Old card and billiard tables have a unique feel thanks to details like bridle...

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Old card and billiard tables have a unique feel thanks to details like bridle leather edges and baize cloth surfaces. Baize breathes best around 40-60% humidity, while slate slabs—sometimes over a tonne—add solid weight and balance