London LUX Magazine April 2018

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41 a stunning fixed height table, and whatever the preferred game, it’s important to choose the ideal size of table for your room, taking into consideration the aesthetic and the space you’ll need for cueing. A table’s finishes, attention to detail and quality are subject to the scrutiny of Sir William Bentley Billiard’s international clientele, and their inspiration has also led to their designs becoming totally stunning – fusing elements of previous designs and detailing to complement the designer’s interior decor and create something completely new.

to 20 people. This also makes them ideal Boardroom or Conference tables. For the larger tables, the playing slate is raised to playing height and then can be lowered again for dining. Either a large brass handle is inserted to effortlessly wind the Empire Wind-up mechanism, or push buttons electronically actuate the pneumatic Airlift system. Being the innovative company they are, they have even made tables that raise from coffee table height to dining height at the press of a button, and, with a second press, elevate it to playing height.

Restoration and reproduction of fine Antique Sir William Bentley Billiards commitment Billiard tables are still a key part of Sir William to you is to provide you with whatever Bentley’s business. Many of accessories, furniture their tables are on display in or lighting that you wish Being the innovative their showroom while others for. They have made company they are, are waiting to be restored everything from dining they have even made by the same craftsmen that chairs and benches, made their bespoke designs. to ornate Scoreboard tables that raise from For example, they have a Markers and matching coffee table height striking mahogany table with Drinks cabinets, as well Sheraton style inlay which as gothic panelling, to dining height at was made by Thurston & console tables, the press of a button, Co and was the personal dartboard cabinets and table of Joe Davis OBE – the foosball tables. and, with a second undefeated world Snooker press, elevate it to For luxury hotels, Champion from 1927 - 1947. bars and property playing height. It is on display in their developers the showrooms, with a matching company also offers Scoreboard/Drinks Cabinet, the option to rent their stunning pool awaiting its next lucky owner. This unique or dual-purpose dining tables. They are table generated lots of interest recently perfect for adding a somewhat eccentric when it was exhibited at the London Classic quality to a customer’s dining experience, Car Show, alongside two of the company’s as well as being a commanding centrepiece stunning contemporary pool tables and a to any room it is placed in. Once a table 1957 Bentley Continental S1! is rented, there is always an on-call Sir William Bentley are especially famous maintenance team available to service the for their Snooker-Dining tables or Dualtable if an issue were to arise. purpose Pool-Dining tables. Their precisionSo, next time you get a chance, drop by engineered mechanisms transform top the Sir William Bentley Billiards showroom quality, slate bed playing tables into in Marten, to experience woodworking and truly arresting dining tables, seating up craftsmanship like you’ve never seen before!


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