Our French Lardy Prestige Collection Chess Set combines one of the most iconic Staunton designs ever created with the refined elegance of our Prestige Collection chess board and box. Inspired by the legendary French Lardy Chess Company, the French Lardy design has captivated chess enthusiasts for generations with its timeless styling, graceful proportions, and exceptional playability. This complete set includes our library-size French Lardy Chess Pieces in ebonized and natural boxwood, matched with our Prestige Collection Macassar Ebony & Bird's-Eye Maple Chess Board and box. Carefully selected to complement one another, every component combines classic design, exceptional craftsmanship, and heirloom-quality construction.
The French Lardy pieces are masterfully handcrafted from solid boxwood. The ebonized pieces are hand-polished with a lustrous lacquer finish creating a genuine ebony appearance at a fraction of the cost. The king is 3.25" tall with a 1.25"base and heavily weighted providing excellent stability and balance, making these pieces perfect for casual games at home and elegant display. Green baize pads ensure every move glides smoothly and quietly across the board, and two extra queens are included for pawn promotion during tournament play.
The centerpiece of this set is our Prestige Collection Macassar Ebony & Bird's-Eye Maple Chess Board. The rich black and burnt umber Macassar ebony creates a dramatic contrast against the warm golden tones of the bird's-eye maple. A wide Macassar ebony frame surrounds the board, while an elegant burl wood delimiter between the frame and squares adds warmth, depth, and a sophisticated finishing touch. Our exclusive Grand Piano Lacquer finish enhances the natural beauty of the wood with a crystal-clear, glass-like appearance that gives the board remarkable richness and visual depth. Measuring 17.7 inches overall with 1.75-inch squares, this board is perfectly proportioned for the French Lardy chess pieces.
For storing and protecting your chess pieces is our matching Prestige Collection Macassar Ebony Chess Box, crafted from genuine Macassar ebony veneer and finished in the same luxurious Grand Piano Lacquer. The striking grain of the wood is beautifully showcased beneath its crystal-clear, glass-like finish, while fine brass-plated hinges and a matching lock with key add classic elegance. Inside, thick emerald green baize lines two spacious compartments, cushioning and protecting your chessmen. Together with the matching board, the box creates a beautifully coordinated presentation worthy of your finest chess set.
Combining the timeless appeal of the French Lardy chessmen with the exceptional beauty of our Prestige Collection board and matching chess box, this is a chess set designed to be admired as much as it is played. Whether displayed in a study, library, or living room, or enjoyed during countless games with family and friends, its striking natural woods, luxurious finishes, and heirloom-quality craftsmanship create a centerpiece that will provide a lifetime of enjoyment and become a treasured part of your home.
Chess Pieces:
- Ebonized & Natural Boxwood
- Hand polished lacquer finish
- King Height: 3.25"
- King Base: 1.25"
- King Weight: 2 Ounces
- Chess Set Weight: 34 Ounces
- Includes 2 extra queens for pawn promotion.
- Green Baize Pads
Chess Board:
- Macassar Ebony & Bird's-Eye Maple Veneer Over Wood Composites
- Burl Wood Delimiter Around Squares
- Grand Piano High-Gloss Lacquer Finish
- 1.75" Squares
- Measures 17.7" x 17.7" x .5"
Chess Box:
- Macassar Ebony Veneer Over Wood Composites
- Grand Piano High-Gloss Lacquer Finish
- Thick green baize lining to protect pieces.
- Outside Dimensions: 8.375" x 5.625" x 3.75"
- Inside Dimensions: 7.375" x 4.625" x 2.75" (.75" space above in lid)
- High Quality Brass Hinges, Lock & Key
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