Backgammon Set of wood, AN 1866 /

The Grid Wood veneer has been created by the Swedish Front Design. Grid is a veneer based on an ancient pattern that creates the illusion of a grid structure. Four different toned woods are joined together as a block, then thin layers of veneer are planed off to create the veneer. The result catches the light and gives a sense of depth to the flat surface. Front's design objects often communicate a story to the observer about the design process, about the material it is made of or about conventions within the design field.​Front’s work is represented at MoMA, Victoria & Albert Museum and Centre Pompidou. This backgammon is handmade using the art of marquetry (also spelled as marqueterie) which is the art and craft of applying pieces of veneer to a structure to form decorative patterns and designs.

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