Beautiful vintage acrylic lucite travel Backgammon Set – a fine French copy after Dapy – c. 1990
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“Helped push the package through USPS”
James
Jun 7, 2026
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Price:$209.78
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Cost to ship$29.14 to United States, 43215.
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Vintage travel backgammon in transparent Lucite – fine French copy after the Dapy design – c. 1988-1992
A real eye-catcher for any coffee table: this travel-size backgammon set is entirely handmade from clear, transparent Lucite, with elegant brass-tone hinges, corner fittings and clasps. The design follows the iconic see-through game boards made by the Parisian house of Dapy in the 1980s — the brand that turned transparent acrylic into a luxury accessory.
This is not an original Dapy, but a fine French copy from the late 1980s / early 1990s, recognizable as such by its artisanal handwork: the beautifully hand-polished acrylic edges, the characteristic brass hardware. This boards build quality and finish come very close to the originals of Dapy.
The set is complete: 15 black and 15 white acrylic stones (1" / 2 cm diameter), four transparent dice and the original doubling cube, all original to the game. With its solid weight, this feels like a luxury object, not a toy, just like a Dapy. Easy to take on holiday, to the weekend house, or to friends.
Condition: hinges and closing mechanisms work perfectly. Only some very light surface scratching, consistent with age and use — all visible in the photos.
Measurements: open 13 1/2" x 10" (34 x 25 cm).
Bonus: a black pouch is included for storing the stones and dice.
Transparent acrylic ("Space Age") is firmly back in vogue, and new designer acrylic backgammon sets easily sell for hundreds of euros; this vintage piece offers the same look, but with extra charm and character.
The timeless black & white suits any interior, and even (half) closed the board is a decorative object — on a coffee table, bar cart, desk or bookshelf.
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EraVintage from the 1980s
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MaterialsAcrylic, lucite, metal, plastic
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Get it byNov 12-30
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