Hector Saxe - Games made in France
Exclusive Haute Couture Board Games by Hector Saxe
The insider tip for lovers of traditional board games. Hector Saxe has been making board games by hand since 1978. The trademark of the French family manufacturer is its range of extraordinary backgammon sets made of durable cowhide in modern, seasonally changing colours and embossing. Whether for the private games room or the communal clubhouse, discover the handmade designer board games by Hector Saxe at Artedona.
Hector Saxe – The Board Game Designer from Paris
It began with one of the oldest board games in the world. In the 1960s, the ancient game of backgammon came to new fame. Great celebrities of the time confessed to being passionate players, world championships attracted everyone's attention, and entire books were devoted to the strategies and mathematical probabilities of this complex game. Until well into the 1980s, backgammon was one of the most exciting topics in the gaming world.
In 1978, during the height of the backgammon renaissance, Michel Saxe and his wife Patricia began producing high-quality backgammon games by hand using traditional methods. A passionate games enthusiast with the skilful hands of a goldsmith, Michel soon carved out a place for himself in the gaming world and expanded his range to include card games, dice games, chess games, and much more.
Today, Michel and Patricia are joined in the studio and showroom in the Bastille district of Paris by their children Thomas and Marion, Michel's brother Alexandre, and his daughter-in-law Sabrina. In addition, a team of excellent craftsmen supports the family to carry their legacy into the future.
Tradition Meets Zeitgeist – Stylish Board Games by Hector Saxe
Among family and friends. The Hector Saxe manufactory entertains a select clientele of passionate gamers with its premium game sets handmade in small quantities. Every year, the team designs new collections that follow the spirit of the times and give traditional games a fresh and modern character. With exciting colours and creative patterns, Hector Saxe games blend harmoniously into any room and become a style-defining element in interior design.
Hector Saxe specialises in leather-clad game boards. The velvety soft leather impresses at first glance with its intense colours and organic textures. Smooth and non-slip at the same time, the elegant surfaces make every move a pure pleasure, even during exciting matches. Over time, the leather develops a graceful patina that gives each set a unique personality and a striking look even after years of play.
In Good Company – The Gaming World of Hector Saxe
Naturally beautiful. The Buffalo backgammon games are among Hector Saxe's must-haves. The classy backgammon cases are covered with full-grain cowhide and are available in many different seasonal colours. The checkers, dice, and dice cups are perfectly colour-coordinated to match the overall look of the set. Simple and extravagant at the same time, every discerning backgammon enthusiast will be delighted by the sheer beauty of these first-class game sets.
A feast for the eyes, move for move. The Buffalo chess sets are dressed to impress, showcasing exquisite workmanship down to the smallest detail. Full-grain leather pieces fit together with the utmost precision to form the iconic chessboard pattern. Even the inside of the box for the chess pieces is completely lined with coloured leather. The modern leather look elevates the chessboard to an intelligent decorative element for rooms in which fun and focus merge.
Of course, Hector Saxe also knows a thing or two about card games. The Buffalo poker game sets bring the brand's uncompromising quality to the poker table. The cases, lined inside and out with coloured cowhide, contain a complete set of cards and chips for home games in small groups. When the lid is open, the case presents its contents like a jewellery box, tempting you to play a new game with family and friends again and again.
