Baize Collection

A Little Impression by H. M. Bateman
Someone elses table - a little impression, by H. M. Bateman. A game of billiards descends into raucous laughter as one player accidentally rips a hole in the green baize. Date: 1918

Christ Church Library
The interior of Christ Church Library, Oxford showing ceiling to floor bookshelves. A student is shown working. Two ladies are being given a tour in the background

Two cats playing billiards on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Cartoon of monkeys playing billiards, Christmas greetings card. (chromolitho)
6031508 Cartoon of monkeys playing billiards, Christmas greetings card. (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cartoon of monkeys playing billiards)

Desk, 1936. Creator: Frank Wenger
Desk, 1936

Desk, 1935/1942. Creator: Frank Wenger
Desk, 1935/1942

Slightly Tipsy Rakish Cad attempting to play billiards, but likely to only succeeding in spoiling the baize. Date: circa 1908

Advert, Thurston & Co Ltd, Billiard Table Makers, London
Advert, Thurston & Co Ltd, Billiard Table Makers, Leicester Square, London Date: 1907

Joe Davis, Billiards and World Snooker Champion Date: 1938

Library bookcase and secretaire, Regency style
6338618 Library bookcase and secretaire, Regency style by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: Library bookcase and secretaire, Regency style)

A day at Monte Carlo (engraving)
1064366 A day at Monte Carlo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A day at Monte Carlo)

Ippolito Riminaldi, c. 1528 (oil on canvas)
875121 Ippolito Riminaldi, c.1528 (oil on canvas) by Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) (c.1488-1576); 114x92.5 cm; Accademia di San Luca, Rome, Italy; eGiuliano Valsecchi; Italian, out of copyright

Comic Postcard - Sport - Billiards - Cannon off the cush (1/2) Date: circa 1905

Monaco Casino - Nothing Doing / No More - the war has brought a cessation to gambling, leaving this poor player all alone! Date: 1916

Two cats on a cutout Christmas card, enjoying a game of billiards. Date: circa 1890s

Green baize armband of City of London Motor Volunteers
A green baize armband of the 4th/23rd Squadrons, City of London Motor Volunteers and a dress uniform metal belt buckle with the badge and lettering of the Motor Volunteer Corps. Framed as one

Bonzo runs through! by George Studdy
Bonzo runs through! He chases a mouse onto the billiard table, the mouse gets caught in a pocket, and Bonzo manages to ruin the green baize. Date: 1924

Game of Indoor Bowls, England, 1906
Illustration showing a game of indoor bowls being played in the drawing-room of a large house, England, 1906. The green was a table covered with green baize and the bowls were made of china

Gamester Plays Billiards
The Gamester: he plays billiards, and his body is made up of playing cards, board games, and a cricket bat and ball

Medieval town of Nerac, on the banks of the Baize, Lot et Garonne, Aquitaine, France, Europe

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"Baize: The Fabric of Billiards and Beyond" Step into the world of baize, a versatile fabric that has left its mark on various aspects of art and leisure. From H. M. Bateman's whimsical illustration "A Little Impression" to the Christ Church Library's collection, it has woven itself into our cultural tapestry. Imagine two mischievous cats engaging in a game of billiards on a Christmas card or monkeys showcasing their skills in another festive greeting card - all brought to life through vibrant chromolithography. Thurston & Co Ltd, esteemed Billiard Table Makers from London, proudly advertised their craftsmanship using baize as the foundation for countless hours of entertainment. The influence extends beyond mere amusement; it is intertwined with champions like Joe Davis, who dominated both billiards and snooker at the highest level. Even rakish cads attempting to play billiards while slightly tipsy find themselves drawn to this captivating fabric. In an oil-on-canvas portrait by Ippolito Riminaldi, we witness the Porten family enjoying tea amidst a lavish interior adorned with drapes made from exquisite baize. This durable material also finds its place in Regency-style library bookcases and secretaires, adding elegance and functionality to these timeless pieces. Traveling further afield, we encounter an engraving depicting "A day at Monte Carlo, " where baize-covered gaming tables beckon fortune seekers from around the globe. Baize becomes synonymous with excitement and risk-taking as players try their luck against Lady Luck herself. Whether it be through humorous postcards illustrating cannons off the cush or historical paintings capturing moments frozen in time – each stroke on this resilient fabric tells stories that span generations. Baize continues to captivate us with its versatility and enduring charm across different forms of art and recreation alike.