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Preparing the material
Harvesting and preparing the wood
The journey begins with preparing the woods selected for our boards.
The journey of our creations.
A chess set brings together several crafts. Discover where our boards, pieces and folding sets take shape, and how our sets are prepared in France.
Our chessboards
A close network of workshopsBoards with distinct characters, made using two different approaches.
Authentic or Precision?
- Authentic
- Łódź, Poland
- Precision
- Near Barcelona, Spain
- Expertise
- Marquetry and board assembly
Places and craftsmanship
- Authentic
- Łódź, Poland
- Precision
- Near Barcelona, Spain
- Expertise
- Marquetry and board assembly
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Our chess sets
A distinctive craft traditionWe create our sets by pairing a board with pieces, then prepare orders in Genay.
Discover the Maison We design the pairings of boards and pieces in Kraków. Boards are made in Poland or Spain, depending on the range; the pieces shown in this journey are made in Punjab, India. The sets are then brought together and prepared in Genay, France.
Discover our story
- Location
- Poland and India, assembled in France
- Assembly
- Genay, France — at the Les Échiquiers du Roi warehouse
Places and craftsmanship
- Location
- Poland and India, assembled in France
- Assembly
- Genay, France — at the Les Échiquiers du Roi warehouse
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Our chess pieces
A distinctive craft traditionTurning creates the silhouettes; carving gives the knights their expression.
Discover our pieces The specialist skills of carving knights are passed down within families of sculptors, from one generation to the next.
- Location
- Punjab, India
- Wood species
- Boxwood, acacia, ebony, rosewood
- Expertise
- Handcrafted premium chess pieces, with skills passed down through generations
Places and craftsmanship
- Location
- Punjab, India
- Wood species
- Boxwood, acacia, ebony, rosewood
- Expertise
- Handcrafted premium chess pieces, with skills passed down through generations
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Our folding chess sets
The European craft heritage of folding chess setsA format designed to fold away and store the pieces after a game.
How our folding sets are made About our partners
Our folding chess sets are made through a close partnership that keeps the supply chain short. Entirely made in Europe, they reflect our commitment to quality and durability.
Most of the wood used comes from sustainably managed plantations in Europe.
- Location
- Poland
- Production
- Folding board and pieces
- Preparation
- Genay, France
Places and craftsmanship
- Location
- Poland
- Production
- Folding board and pieces
- Preparation
- Genay, France
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See the craft behind the game
Continue your workshop visit or discover the people behind the Maison.
