Certain possessions, certain style
and experience in the manufacture of tournament
level billiard tables. The result is a new line of so
called “Furniture Pieces”, authentic reproductions
which combine superior technical characteristics
with the sublime elegance of original period
gems.
Our handwrought solid wood billiard tables now
grace some of the finest homes in Europe. As
they are crafted from exotic woods and superbly
finished by master craftsmen, they provide a
perfect foil for any decor scheme. Simply, they
are objects of unarguable beauty and fascination,
they can be designed to complement the most
elegant furnishing arrangements, and they will
transform any space as if by magic.
We invite you to peruse these pages with a view to
understanding our billiard tables from the inside out...
Like a precious antique, richly suggestive of bygone
eras, a luxurious billiard table in beautifully inlaid
exotic wood exudes the stylish elegance associated
with the age of the Enlightenment.
The game of billiards originated in the 18th
century as a leisure activity for the intellectual and
moneyed elite; at that time every castle and noble
home boasted a room dedicated to the practice of
this exclusive sport. In the early part of the 20th
century, however, billiards lost its elite appeal and
began to find favour in bar rooms and cafes. In
this environment, as could be expected, highly
decorated tables made in precious woods were
gradually replaced by simpler and more functional
objects which lacked aesthetic appeal but were
better suited to their new surroundings.
In recent years, particularly as a result of the
growing trend towards home entertainment,
billiards has begun to reacquire its original cachet.
And as the focus of fun and relaxation for friends
and family alike, the billiard table has once more
become a desirable possession, taking pride of
place as an item of furniture in private homes.
In responding to this changing trend, Ursus
Biliardi has brought to bear over 60 years’ expertise
