The new collaboration transforms a leisure classic through marble, glass, leather, and couture-minded craftsmanship
Some objects are made for use; others are made for conversation. The new collaboration between Elie Saab and Italian design house Impatia aims for the rare privilege of being both. Reimagining the billiard table as a sculptural centerpiece, the partnership extends Saab’s vision of elegance into the domestic sphere, where recreation now arrives dressed for evening. It is a natural progression for a brand long fluent in glamour: why stop at gowns when even game night can be elevated?
Handcrafted in Italy, the table balances architectural clarity with tactile richness. Transparent structural elements create a sense of visual lightness, while a dark bronze metal frame anchors the piece with authority. Ribbed bronze-toned glass panels add depth and polish, resisting the heaviness that often burdens statement furniture. Around the perimeter, fine Italian leather introduces softness, while rail tops cut from Patagonia marble offer a dramatic geological flourish—each slab marked by crystalline patterns that make decoration feel inherited from nature itself.
The engineering, importantly, is not merely ornamental. Beneath the composed exterior lies a professional-grade playing surface finished with Simonis cloth over a traditional slate base, ensuring performance matches presentation. Leather pockets quietly echo the codes of luxury leatherwork, while made-to-order customization allows owners to tailor finishes without losing the design’s disciplined identity. It is bespoke leisure with excellent posture.
What makes the collaboration compelling is its refusal to separate function from fantasy. Too much luxury furniture asks to be admired from a respectful distance; this piece invites participation. Elie Saab and Impatia understand that beauty can be interactive—and that style, much like billiards, is often a matter of angles.
