From the workshop of Italfama in Florence, Italy, comes this luxurious chess set package that includes their solid brass Large Staunton Chessmen matched with their Alabaster Single Drawer Chess Case. This attractive chess set features a traditional Staunton design with an elegant profile and a wide base giving each piece exceptional stability on the chess board when playing. The knight is unique from any other knight in the Italfama collection and is wonderfully sculpted with a simple, rustic design. The king is 7.3 cm (approx. 2.9") tall and has a base diameter of 2.9 cm (approx. 1.125"). The pieces are made from solid brass and are lacquered to prevent them from ever tarnishing. Pieces have red felt pads with each one embossed with the Italfama logo..
The chess case is beautifully designed and skillfully constructed by the craftsmen of Italfama and compliments the richness of the brass pieces . The case features solid fruit wood frame with an elegant molded profile surrounding a beautiful brown and white Tuscan alabaster chess board on top. A single drawer has two compartments for storing the chess pieces when you want to put them away. Large round legs elevate the case highlighting every aspect of its elegant shape and design. The brown squares of the Tuscan alabaster chess board are a mix of brown and rust color tones intermingled creating unique and colorful patterns. This beautiful chess set serves not only as a game; the best game ever created, but is equally a piece of art that will grace any home with interest and beauty.
Chess Pieces:
- Material: Solid Brass
- King Height: 2.9"
- King Base: 1.125"
- Chess Set Weight: ~8 Lbs.
- Felt Pads
- Comes packaged in Italfama green and gold fancy cardboard box.
- Made in Italy
Chess Case:
- Material: Tuscan Alabaster, Fruit Wood, and other wood materials
- Overall Dimensions: 18.125" x 4.25" Tall
- Drawer Inside Dimensions: 9.25" Wide x 13.375" Long x 1.375" Tall
- Chess Board Size: 14.375"
- Square Size 1.75"
- Weight: 10 Lbs.
- Made in Italy