A Gentleman's Domain
The Metamorphosis Snooker Table Speaks Of Playful Masculinity
Living a luxury lifestyle almost requires that a gaming room is an indispensable part of the modern residence. When compared to the rest of the house, a luxury gaming room typically exudes a more masculine character, and picking the proper luxury game room furniture to go along with the layout of a contemporary yet playful design, is key to achieving that nirvana of relaxation and playtime.
With increased demands for gaming rooms in today's home interior design, designers and house owners alike are faced with challenges gladly taken on by the likes of Boca do Lobo, a luxury furniture brand that honours craftsmanship and creations such as the Metamorphosis Snooker Table. During Salone del Mobile 2019, the high-end brand presented this playing table with an exclusive design that makes It a piece that fits perfectly inside your luxury gaming room.
Stemming from the regal realms of the 16th century elite, snooker has evolved to accommodate all social classes, towing the line as both an unwinding pub game and a well-respected suit-and-tie sport. In celebration of the sport's luxe history, Boca Do Lobo has crafted its own table for lovers of the aptly named ‘gentleman's sport'.
Crafted from a combination of wood, foundry and casting brass, the Metamorphosis snooker table has been fashioned with both function and unparalleled flair in mind. A stark Strachan Red cloth table sits atop eight black wood legs, made in keeping with the traditional regulations of the sport. However, it's the small details which bring Boca Do Lobo's table to unprecedented levels of lavish. Each leg is embellished with casted black brass bugs and gold scorpions, embracing the darker side of nature alongside the black lacquer finish and glossy varnish of the birch. All corners have been tempered from aluminium, inside of which sit leather-lined pockets to perfectly fit all 21 balls, including the white cue ball. Unlike pool, each snooker ball has a specific value, with each red ball scoring one point and other different colours increasing in worth.
The Metamorphosis snooker table comes alongside a professional snooker kit and pair of 9mm-diameter Ronnie O'sullivan cues, regarded as the most sought after of their kind by ABC Snooker. Custom made in England, the cues are the weapon of choice for the world's number-one snooker player. Since starting his career in 1992, O'sullivan has won three world championships with his fast, attacking playing style, gaining an OBE along the way for his contributions to the sport.