Chess Set Quintessence
in Ash Burl

Les Échiquiers du Roi present the Quintessence Chess Set, a work where exceptional craftsmanship meets the purity of noble materials. – Delivery time: 2 weeks.

Designed for lovers of timeless elegance, the Quintessence Chess Set embodies the meeting of visual refinement and artisanal perfection. Every detail—from the wood grain to the softness of the polish—reflects high-precision work. The contrast between deep red padauk and ivory boxwood creates a rare harmony, evoking the warmth of precious wood and the nobility of the handmade gesture.

The pieces, hand-turned in keeping with the Staunton tradition, stand out through perfect balance and a sleek silhouette. Their matte finish highlights the wood’s natural texture while guaranteeing a silky touch and remarkable playing comfort. The set, heavy and felted, gives each move a sense of stability and control.

The board, a marquetry masterpiece, pairs the luminosity of maple with the depth of stained ash. Its varnished finish brings out rich reflections and the grain, while the slightly raised border adds an architectural dimension. Crafted in Europe using precision laser cutting, it expresses rare aesthetic rigour and technical excellence.

Choosing the Quintessence Chess Set is to choose an exceptional piece—both a playing instrument and an object of contemplation. A symbol of measure and balance, made for those who recognise beauty in precision.

• Light wood : Boxwood (Gardenia latifolia)
• Dark wood : Padauk
• Dimensions (height, base) : Roi – 95 mm / 42 mm
• Poids total : 1,2 kg
• Finition : Mate
• Colours : Red profond et ivory
• Pièces d’échecs lestées et feutrées pour un confort de jeu optimal
• Included : 34 pièces, dont 2 dames supplémentaires pour les promotions de pions

• Woods : Maple (cases claires) et ash burl teinté (bordure et cases foncées)
• Couleurs : Red profond (avec veinage apparent) et beige
• Overall board dimensions : 45 × 45 × 5 cm
• Square size : 45 mm
• Largeur de la bordure : 45 mm
• Craftsmanship : Artisanale de précision – réalisée en Europe avec découpe laser pour une marqueterie nette et un assemblage d’une finesse exemplaire
• Finish : Varnisheds brillant
• Brand : Collection exclusive Les Échiquiers du Roi – sérigraphie élégante du nom de la maison apposée sur le plateau
• Felt backing : Yes

• Dimensions : 25 × 18 × 10 cm
• Material : Similicuir
• Découvrez plus de photos et détails de cette belle boîte d’échecs
• Key feature : Alliance parfaite de la boîte avec l’ensemble

• 1 chessboard en ash burl et maple
• 34 pièces d’échecs lestées et feutrées
• Delivered in its Signature box, parfait pour offrir
• 1 Boîte d’échecs en similicuir (en option)
• Livraison gratuite - Expédition en 2 semaines.

Giving a chess set is giving far more than a beautiful object. Making it unique turns it into a meaningful gift, designed to last and be passed on.

With our laser-engraving service, you can add a symbolic phrase or an important date to the back of the board. A discreet detail, but an essential one—one that marks a story.

Simply add personalisation to your basket:
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A simple gesture to make your set a unique piece, designed to be passed down from generation to generation.