Chess Set Le Trône
in Ash Burl

Les Échiquiers du Roi present the Le Trône Chess Set, a masterful composition where the rigour of design meets the nobility of precious woods.

A symbol of authority and balance, the Le Trône Chess Set stands out through its natural presence and the precision of its proportions. Each piece, carefully carved from boxwood and padauk, bears the mark of exceptional craftsmanship: crisp curves, generous volumes, a perfect equilibrium between weight and elegance. Its matt finish reveals the wood’s texture and the depth of the grain, giving the ensemble a rare presence.

The ash burl board, highlighted by an architecturally refined border, evokes the solemnity of statement furniture. The contrast between deep red and light beige creates a calm visual balance, where light delicately reflects on the varnished surface. Handmade in Europe, it embodies the rigour and patience of artisans who perpetuate the tradition of prestige chessboards.

Le Trône is a set that is both sculptural and functional. It is made for those who see in the game not only strategy, but a staging: that of power, thought and time. Every game becomes a ritual, every piece a symbol—an heirloom object at the crossroads of play and decorative art.

Choosing the Le Trône Chess Set is to affirm a taste for mastery and the beauty of the gesture: a creation that asserts itself without ever overpowering, through the purity of its lines and the quiet strength of its materials.

• Light Wood: Boxwood (Gardenia latifolia)
• Dark Wood: Padauk
• Dimensions (height, base):
  • King: 4 in (99 mm), 1.75 in (42 mm)
  • Queen: 3.25 in (81 mm), 1.5 in (39 mm)
  • Bishop: 2.75 in (70 mm), 1.5 in (35 mm)
  • Knight: 2.75 in (67 mm), 1.5 in (35 mm)
  • Rook: 2 in (52 mm), 1.5 in (35 mm)
  • Pawn: 2 in (48 mm), 1.25 in (30 mm)
• Total Weight: 1.1 kg (2.43 lbs)
• Finish:Matt
• Colours: Deep red and light beige
• Weighted and felted chess pieces for optimal playing comfort
• Included: 34 pieces, including 2 extra queens for pawn promotions

• Woods: Maple (light squares) and stained ash (border and dark squares)
• Colours: Deep red (with visible grain) and beige
• Overall board dimensions: 17.3 x 17.3 x 2 in (45 x 45 x 5 cm)
• Square size: 1.8 in (45 mm)
• Border width: 1.8 in (45 mm)
• Craftsmanship: Handcrafted Precision – Each board is handcrafted in Europe using traditional methods, using fine, precise laser cutting. The marquetry is remarkably crisp, and the varnished finish enhances the wood's reflections.
• Finish: Varnished, glossy
• Brand: Part of the exclusive Les Échiquiers du Roi collection - anelegant screen print bearing the house name is applied to the board.
• Felt backing: Yes

• Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.1 x 3.9 in (25 x 18 x 10 cm)
• Material: Faux leather
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• Key feature: A perfect match for the set.

• 1 chessboard in ash burl and maple
• 34 weighted and felted chess pieces
• Delivered in its Signature box, perfect for gifting
• 1 faux-leather chess box (optional)
• Delivery FREE in 2–4 days