Picture this colorful theme chess set sitting in your home looking beautiful and sitting ready for a game of chess. This luxurious chess set from the workshop of Italfama in Florence, Italy and is based on the story of Camelot, the castle of the legendary King Arthur. Cast from solid zinc using the age-old lost-wax casting process, you will love the way they these heavy pieces feel in your hand when playing. The pieces are brass and nickel plated and then hand painted accentuating features on each piece and creating a unique color theme for each side. The pieces are then sealed with several layers of lacquer to prevent tarnishing and keep them beautiful and shiny year after year. Whether you are looking for a chess set to leave out and display in your home or a unique gift for someone special, this unique beautiful chess set from Italfama is an excellent choice!
The blue ash burl and erable chess board creates a stunning backdrop against the bright gold and silver color of the brass and nickel plated chess pieces. The natural wood grain of the ash burl creates a range of rich blue colors that softly swirl and intermingle creating unique and colorful patterns. The white squares are whitened bird's-eye maple that contrasts nicely with the dark blue squares. The board is finished in high gloss polyurethane that produces a glass-like finish reflecting the color of the metal chess pieces. These unique metal chess pieces from Italy matched with this luxurious chess board from Spain create a very special chess set that will enhance every game you play and look stunning displayed in your home.
Chess Pieces:
- Material: Solid Cast Zinc, Brass & Nickel Plated
- King Height: 3.5"
- King Base: 1.25"
- Chess Set Weight: ~7 Lbs.
- Felt Pads with Embossed Italfama Logo
- Made in Italy
Chess Board:
- Material: Blue Stained Wood & Erable Veneer & Wood Materials
- Finish: High Gloss Polyurethane (glass-like finish)
- Square Size: 2" (actual 50mm)
- Dimensions: 19.5" x 19.5" x .5"
- Made in Spain
