Chess & Backgammon Factory UNIQUE LUXURY STYLE

Chess & Backgammon Factory UNIQUE LUXURY STYLE

οur history... Our first backgammon was made in 1947 by George Manopoulos who wanted something special to enjoy the game according to his standards. His idea was to combine wood with aluminum because he liked to have something unique no matter how difficult was to make it. This way of thinking paved the way for continuous research and development of our products. With the same creativity and interest for handmade art and expertise on design and decoration Constantinos Manopoulos, founded in 1970, the company engaged in manufacturing handmade chess and backgammon. Today, MANOPOULOS SA is a modern integrated manufacturing unit in historical metal chess set and traditional hand made backgammon with significant export business to all over the world. 1970 since 2

Marquetry, also known as inlaid work, is the art and craft of applying pieces of veneer to a structure to form decorative patterns, designs or pictures. The technique may be applied to furniture, decorative small objects with smooth wooden surfaces or freestanding pictorial panels appreciated by their own right. 3

Limited Edition Real leather hand crafted backgammon with wooden strong case and inlaid leather playing field. The smooth genuine leather playing field demonstrates the highest quality craftsmanship and it has a combination of different colored leather points which create a modern and elegant pattern. It is a limited edition backgammon set that offers luxury and an ultra-quiet game. BLE-1 GRE Real leather green backgammon set with inlay of brown and cognac color points. The exterior is made of mahogany veneer. The backgammon set includes mother of pearl resin checkers, 4 dices & 1 doubling cube. BLE-1GRE: 48 x 30 x 8 cm (19 x 12 x 3 inches), weight 3.3kg BLE-1 RED Real leather red backgammon set with inlay of black and white points. The exterior is made of Argento Italian veneer in black color. The backgammon set includes mother of pearl resin checkers, 4 dices & 1 doubling cube. BLE-1RED: 48 x 30 x 8 cm (19 x 12 x 3 inches), weight 3.3kg BLE-1RED 4

LEATHER COLLECTION Limited Edition Real leather hand crafted backgammon in olive green color playing field made with inlaid ivory and black points. The exterior is covered by hand on a wooden case with crocodile texture design in real leather of the same color. This compact backgammon set is offered with handmade leather handle and hand stitched leather dice cups. This is a limited edition backgammon set that is made with the highest quality of materials as well as craftsmanship to create this luxury design backgammon. It is also available in more colors with crocodile and snakeskin texture design. BLE-1CR Real leather olive green backgammon set with inlay of black and white points. The backgammon set includes mother of pearl resin checkers, leather dice cups, leather handle, 4 dices & 1 doubling cube. BLE-1CR: 48 x 30 x 9 cm (19 x 12 x 3.5 inches), weight 3.5kg 5

Classic Leatherette The leatherette hand crafted backgammon set features a sturdy, well-built wenge case and a luxurious inlaid playing field. The checkers glide smoothly across the finely grained eco leather surface that offers an ultra-quiet game. The leatherette collection combines style, high quality and great value for money. BXD-1GRE Green leatherette wooden backgammon set with inlay of brown and ivory points. The backgammon set includes mother of pearl resin checkers, 4 dices & 1 doubling cube. BXD-1GRE: 48 x 30 x 9 cm (19 x 12 x 3.5 inches), weight 3.5kg BXD-2GRE: 38 x 23 x 6 cm (15 x 9 x 2.5 inches), weight 2.4kg TXD-1GRE: 48 x 26 x 9 cm (19 x 10 x 3.5 inches), weight 3.1kg 6 BXD-1BRO Brown leatherette wooden backgammon set with inlay of camel and ivory points. The backgammon set includes mother of pearl resin checkers, 4 dices & 1 doubling cube. BXD-1BRO: 48 x 30 x 9 cm (19 x 12 x 3.5 inches), weight 3.5kg BXD-2BRO: 38 x 23 x 6 cm (15 x 9 x 2.5 inches), weight 2.3kg TXD-1BRO: 48 x 26 x 9 cm (19 x 10 x 3.5 inches), weight 3.1kg BXD-1GR

LEATHERETTE COLLECTION Crock Leatherette The leatherette hand crafted backgammon features a sturdy, well-built wenge case and an impressive brown crocodile texture playing field. The exterior design is also made with crocodile texture ecoleather that demonstrates a sense of elegance and luxury. The playing field is inlaid with a combination of ivory and camel color points. The checkers glide smoothly across the finely grained eco leather surface that offers an ultra-quiet game. The leatherette collection combines style, high quality and great value for money. Brown Crocodile leatherette wooden backgammon set with inlay of camel and ivory points. The backgammon set includes mother pearl resin checkers, 4 dices & 1 doubling cube. BDE-1CR BDE-1CR: 48 x 30 x 9 cm (19 x 12 x 3.5 inches), weight 3.5kg TDE-1CR: 48 x 26 x 9 cm (19 x 10 x 3.5 inches), weight 3.1kg 7

Olive - The Tree of life In Greek Mythology, olive was given to humans by the Greek Goddess of wisdom and warfare, Athena. Furthermore, the olive leaf stands for the abundance, glory and peace. Olive wood products, furniture and objects, are purely ecological following tends and needs of modern society. The premium quality olive wood backgammon is made from our skillful workers with the art of marquetry. The precise inlay by the craftsmen as well as the natural beauty of the olive wood gives its product a unique and elegant look. BEE-1 Olive wooden backgammon set with real wood inlay of mahogany and wenge points. The backgammon set includes checkers of olive wood or mother of pearl, 4 dices & 1 doubling cube. BEE-1: 48 x 30 x 8 cm (19 x 12 x 3 inches), weight 3.3kg BEE-2: 38x23x5 cm (15 x 9 x 2 inches), weight 2.2kg TEE-1: 48 x 26 x 8 cm (19 x 10 x 3 inches), weight 2.8kg 8 BHH-1P Olive burl wooden backgammon set with real wood inlay of mahogany and wenge points. Also available with olive inlaid chessboard as exterior design. The backgammon set includes checkers of olive wood or mother of pearl, 4 dices & 1 doubling cube. BHH-1P: 48 x 30 x 8 cm (19 x 12 x 3 inches), weight 3.3kg BHH-2P: 38x23x5 cm (15 x 9 x 2 inches), weight 2.2kg THH-1P: 48 x 26 x 8 cm (19 x 10 x 3 inches), weight 2.8kg TS-1HP: 48 x 26 x 8 cm (19 x 10 x 3 inches), weight 2.8kg BEE-1

WOOD COLLECTION Argento & Maple - The Tree of Loyalty & Balance Symbolically the maple stands for loyalty, simplicity and balance. In North America, the Maple is a dominant tree with many varieties, including the sugar maple from which maple syrup is made. Maplewood is mostly used for flooring (basketball courts), musical instruments, baseball bats and other turned objects. The backgammon is a combination of Argento veneer and maple wood that is stained black as playing field. Argento is an Italian veneer that has thin silver lines inside the wood for elegance and luxury touch. BGB-1 Argento veneer backgammon set with inlay of grey and red points. The backgammon set includes mother of pearl resin checkers, 4 dices & 1 doubling cube. BGB-1: 48 x 30 x 8 cm (19 x 12 x 3 inches), weight 3.3kg BGB-1 BGK-1 Argento walnut veneer backgammon set with inlay of grey and walnut points in black playing field. The backgammon set includes mother of pearl resin checkers, 4 dices & 1 doubling cube BGK-1: 48 x 30 x 8 cm (19 x 12 x 3 inches), weight 3.3kg 9

Mahogany - The Tree of Strength Mahogany is a majestic, beautiful tree that symbolizes strength. The adult mahogany tree can be over 100 years old and has beautiful straight trunk with an umbrella shaped crown. Mahogany is a commercially important lumber prized for its beauty, durability and color, which is used to make furniture, boats, musical instruments and other products. BMM-1 Mahogany wooden backgammon set with inlay of of oak and black points. Also available with inlaid chessboard as exterior design (TS-1M). The backgammon set includes mother of pearl resin checkers, 4 dices & 1 doubling cube. BMM-1: 48 x 30 x 8 cm (19 x 12 x 3 inches), weight 3.3kg BMM-2: 38 x 23 x 5 cm 15 x 9 x 2 inches), weight 2.2kg TMM-1: 48 x 26 x 8 cm (19 x 10 x 3 inches), weight 2.8kg TS-1M: 48 x 26 x 8 cm (19 x 10 x 3 inches), weight 2.8kg Rosewood - The Tree of Kindness Rosewood symbolizes kindness and beauty. The dark red wood, with dark irregular forms weaving through, is impressive. Elegant and classy, the rosewood is highly valued and traditionally used for fine jewelry boxes, musical instruments and luxury furniture. Rosewood is a strong hardwood which is highly durable and hence is guaranteed not to crack, warp or twist if maintained correctly it would last for generations to come. 10 BTT-1 Rosewood backgammon set with inlay of oak and black points. Also available with rosewood inlaid chessboard as exterior design (TS-1T). The backgammon set includes mother of pearl resin checkers, 4 dices & 1 doubling cube. BTT-1: 48 x 30 x 8 cm (19 x 12 x 3 inches), weight 3.3kg BTT-2: 38 x 23 x 5 cm (15 x 9 x 2 inches), weight 2.2kg TTT-1: 48 x 26 x 8 cm (19 x 10 x 3 inches), weight 2.8kg TS-1T: 48 x 26 x 8 cm (19 x 10 x 3 inches), weight 2.8kg BTT-1

WOOD COLLECTION Walnut - The Tree of Confidence Walnut wood symbolizes confidence and wisdom. Heartwood can range from a lighter pale brown to a dark chocolate brown with darker brown streaks. Walnut is a heavy and strong wood that offers excellent stability. For those reasons it has historically been used for gunstocks, furniture, flooring, paddles and a variety of other wood products. The walnut burl backgammon has very strong grains and this makes each product unique. BJJ-1 Walnut burl backgammon set with inlay of mahogany and wenge points. The backgammon set includes mother of pearl resin checkers, 4 dices & 1 doubling cube. BJJ-1: 48 x 30 x 8 cm (19 x 12 x 3 inches), weight 3.3kg BJJ-2: 38 x 23 x 5 cm (15 x 9 x 2 inches), weight 2.2kg TJJ-1: 48 x 26 x 8 m (19 x 10 x 3 inches), weight 2.8kg BKK-1 BLACK BKK-1 BLUE BJJ-1 BKK-1 Walnut backgammon set with inlay of oak wood combined with black, red, blue or green points. The backgammon set includes mother of pearl resin checkers, 4 dices & 1 doubling cube. BKK-1 GREEN BKK-1 RED BKK-1: 48 x 30 x 8 cm (19 x 12 x 3 inches), weight 3.3kg BKK-2: 38x23x 5 cm (15 x 9 x 2 inches), weight 2.2kg TKK-1: 48 x 26 x 8 cm (19 x 10 x 3 inches), weight 2.8kg 11

Walnut wood effect Wooden handcrafted backgammon set in walnut and oak wood effect. The high quality printed playing field, offers a sense of playing with a premium backgammon set. The case and the exterior design are made with the same technique. This backgammon set is a perfect combination of quality and value. BXL-1KD The Oak wood effect backgammon set includes pearl checkers, 4 dices & 1 doubling cube. BXL-1KD: 48 x 30 x 8 cm (19 x 12 x 3 inches), weight 3.3kg TXL-1KD: 48 x 26 x 8 cm (19 x 10 x 3 inches), weight 2.8kg 12 BXL-1KK The walnut wood effect backgammon set includes pearl checkers, 4 dices & 1 doubling cube. TXL-1KK BXL-1KK: 48 x 30 x 8cm (19 x 12 x 3 inches), weight 3.3kg BXL-2KK: 38 x 23 x 5cm (15 x 9 x 2 inches), weight 2.2kg TXL-1KK: 48 x 26 x 8cm (19 x 10 x 3 inches), weight 2.8kg BXL-1KK

WOOD EFFECT COLLECTION Wenge wood effect Wooden handcrafted backgammon set in wenge wood effect. The high quality printed playing field in wenge color with points of oak and walnut color, offers a sense of a premium backgammon set. This backgammon is a perfect combination of quality and value. BXL-1KV & TXL-1KV The wenge wood effect backgammon set includes pearl checkers, 4 dices & 1 doubling cube. The case and the exterior design are made with the same technique in walnut color. BXL-1KV BXL-1KV: 48 x 30 x 8 cm (19 x 12 x 3 inches), weight 3.3kg BXL-2KV: 38 x 23 x 5 cm (15 x 9 x 2 inches), weight 2.2kg TXL-1KV: 48 x 26 x 8 cm (19 x 10 x 3 inches), weight 2.8kg BXL-1VV BXL-1VV The wenge wood effect backgammon set includes pearl checkers, 4 dices & 1 doubling cube. The case and the exterior design aremade with the same technique in walnut color. TXL-1VV BXL-1VV: 48 x 30 x 8 cm (19 x 12 x 3 inches), weight 3.3kg BXL-2VV: 38 x 23 x 5 cm (15 x 9 x 2 inches), weight 2.2kg TXL-1VV: 48 x 26 x 8 cm (19 x 10 x 3 inches), weight 2.8kg 13

CHESS BOARD COLLECTION Premium Wooden Chessboard Handcrafted premium quality chessboards collection, made from our skillful workers with the art of marquetry or inlaid work as it is also known. The precise inlay by the craftsmen as well as the natural beauty of the veneers we choose, gives each product a unique and elegant look. The combination with natural maple wood is excellent and has a very strong contrast so that the chess players can enjoy a relaxing game. The veneers that we choose to use are strong hardwoods which are highly durable and hence are guaranteed not to crack, warp or twist. If maintained correctly it would last for generations to come. ROSEWOOD Rosewood chessboard with real wood inlay of maple and rosewood squares. Available sizes: WB-50T: 50 x 50 x 1.5 cm (19.6 x 19.6 x 0.6 inches), weight 2.3kg WB-40T: 40 x 40 x 1.5cm (15.7 x 15.7 x 0.6 inches), weight 1.5kg WALNUT BURL Walnut burl chessboard with real wood inlay of maple and walnut burl squares. Available sizes: WB-50J: 50 x 50 x 1.5 cm (19.6 x 19.6 x 0.6 inches), weight 2.3kg WB-40J: 40 x 40 x 1.5cm (15.7 x 15.7 x 0.6 inches), weight 1.5kg OLIVE Olive chessboard with wood inlay of wenge and olive squares. Also available in wooden olive case to storage the chessmen. Suggested as complete set with theme metal chessmen with olive base. Available sizes: WB-50H: 50 x 50 x 1.5 cm (19.6 x 19.6 x 0.6 inches), weight 2.3kg WB-40H: 40 x 40 x 1.5cm (15.7 x 15.7 x 0.6 inches), weight 1.5kg WENGE Wenge chessboard with real wood inlay of maple and wenge squares. Available sizes: WB-50V: 50 x 50 x 1.5 cm (19.6 x 19.6 x 0.6 inches), weight 2.3kg WB-40V: 40 x 40 x 1.5cm (15.7 x 15.7 x 0.6 inches), weight 1.5kg MAHOGANY Mahogany chessboard with real wood inlay of maple and mahogany squares. Available sizes: WB-50M: 50 x 50 x 1.5 cm (19.6 x 19.6 x 0.6 inches), weight 2.3kg WB-40M: 40 x 40 x 1.5cm (15.7 x 15.7 x 0.6 inches), weight 1.5kg 14

ACCESSORIES Checkers Quality backgammon checkers with smooth finish and finger dish design. All the collection is produced in Greece according the European quality standards. PR-1 (Φ36mm), PR-2 (Φ26mm) Pearl plastic backgammon checkers. PA-1 (Φ36mm), PA-2 (Φ26mm): Mother of Pearl handmade backgammon checkers with smooth finish and impressive colors. PE-1 (Φ36mm), PE-2 (Φ26mm): Olive wood handmade and hand finished backgammon checkers. PO-1 (Φ36mm), PO-2 (Φ26mm) : Oak wood handmade backgammon checkers in natural brown color. Mail Box packing: Packing for each backgammon set which is optional and designed for on line shops. 15

Office: 16 Endimionos str, P. Faliro, GR 17564 Athens, Greece Factory: 68 klm. Old National Rd, 32200 Thiva, Greece Τel.: +30210 9421791, Fax:+30210 9514868 info@manopoulos.com www.manopoulos.com