Christine Schwalm Design

Most of us tend to use our living rooms for television watching.  And that's fine--I do it.  But we can all agree that there's a lot more to living than watching TV.  When you visit museums you'll see one common feature in historical living rooms is the game table.  (Maybe that's not the first exhibit you check out....)   Back then, the main form of entertainment was a rousing game of chess or cards.  I'm happy to see a resurgence of game tables in all different styles.

These 2 pictures here illustrate that point beautifully.  Note how the setting above
 features a Parson's table and an arc lamp which compliment the contemporary style of the room.  The picture here is another interpretation of the game table with cabriole legs on the chairs and a gilded table.  This room is not particulary wide and the game table makes good use of the space.

If you need a smaller version for your home, this picture shows another adaptation tucked neatly in front of a window.  Game tables are also ideal for having a snack, paying some bills and for kids to do some homework.