Azure Chess Set in Ash and Boxwood

DESCRIPTION

Les Échiquiers du Roi is proud to present the Azure Chess Set, a perfect symbiosis of tradition and refinement.

This chess set, designed to captivate lovers of elegant strategies, is a true homage to European craftsmanship. Its design highlights the contrast between the authenticity of wood and modern aesthetics, offering a unique and prestigious playing experience.

The Azure Chess Set board, handcrafted to perfection, is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Made from stained ash and maple, it features dimensions of 40 cm x 40 cm with 40 mm squares, ensuring optimal readability and unparalleled playing comfort. The deep blue color, enhanced by visible grain, harmonizes subtly with the beige squares, creating a striking contrast and a varnished finish that brings out the natural character of the wood.

The chess pieces are precisely carved from boxwood and ebony wood. The king, measuring 76 mm, majestically towers over the board, accompanied by finely balanced and weighted pieces for optimal playing comfort. With natural black and beige tones, each game becomes a true pleasure for the eyes and the mind. The total weight of 600 grams ensures stability and precision with each move.

This magnificent set is complemented by an optional faux leather box, designed to elegantly store and protect your pieces. Compact and practical, it serves as a refined case that integrates harmoniously with the set. Choosing the Azure Chess Set means bringing an eternal work of art into your home, one that will enhance your interior while offering moments of reflection and relaxation.

CHESS PIECES

Light wood: Boxwood (Gardenia latifolia)
Dark wood: Ebony wood (Diospyros ebenum)
Dimensions (Height, Base):
King: 76 mm, base 30 mm
Queen: 62 mm, base 29 mm
Bishop: 59 mm, base 26 mm
Knight: 55 mm, base 27 mm
Rook: 44 mm, base 26 mm
Pawn: 40 mm, base 23 mm
Total weight: Approximately 600 grams
Finish: Matte
Colors: Black and beige
Included: 32 pieces
Weighted and felted chess pieces for optimal playing comfort

CHESS BOARD

Wood: Stained ash (for dark squares and borders) and maple (for light squares)
Colors: Deep blue (with visible grain) and beige
Overall dimensions of the board: 40 cm x 40 cm
Square size: 40 mm
Border size: 40 mm
Precision craftsmanship - This board is handcrafted in Europe using traditional methods, with laser-cut precision for a sharp and polished finish. The marquetry is flawless, and the finish is finely crafted.
Finish: Varnished
Brand: Part of the exclusive Les Échiquiers du Roi collection - an elegant silkscreen with the house name is applied
Felted board: Yes