Chess Set Essence
in Olive wood

Les Échiquiers du Roi are delighted to present the Essence Chess Set in Olive Wood, a rare creation that celebrates the purity of craftsmanship and the nobility of natural wood.

This model pays tribute to the very essence of chess: a dialogue between strength and delicacy, reflection and beauty. Olive wood—symbol of wisdom and peace—brings a luminous depth to the ensemble. Its golden, contrasting grain speaks of the slow growth of a Mediterranean tree shaped by sun and time. Each board becomes a singular, living, one-of-a-kind piece.

The pieces, hand-carved from light boxwood and deep ebony, embody the perfect balance between sobriety and power. Their matte finish, without varnish, lets the texture of the wood speak and offers an incomparable natural touch. Each figure is carefully weighted and felted for impeccable stability and fluid movement. The king, standing at 9.5 cm, rises with quiet authority in a harmonious composition where every detail is designed for precision and elegance.

The olive and black tulipwood board, with its discreet glow, completes the set. Reflections on the varnished wood mingle with the warmth of the grain, creating a play of light and shadow reminiscent of southern landscapes. Crafted in Europe to the highest artisanal standards, it showcases contemporary marquetry mastery: every square and every border invites contemplation.

Choosing the Essence Chess Set in Olive Wood is to choose rightness, slowness, essential beauty—where nature meets intelligence, designed to stand the test of time with the same serenity as the olive tree itself.

• Light wood : Boxwood (Gardenia latifolia)
• Dark wood : Ebony (Diospyros Ebenum)
• Dimensions (height, base) :
  • King: 95 mm, 42 mm
  • Queen: 77 mm, 37 mm
  • Bishop: 67 mm, 35 mm
  • Knight: 58 mm, 35 mm
  • Rook: 54 mm, 35 mm
  • Pawn: 45 mm, 28 mm
• Finition : Mate, sans vernis
• Colours : Brown naturel et beige
• Poids : 1,05 kg
• Pièces d’échecs lestées et feutrées pour un confort de jeu optimal
• Included : 34 pièces, dont 2 dames supplémentaires pour les promotions de pions

• Dimensions :25 cm x 18 cm x 10 cm
• Matériau : Similicuir
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• Point remarquable : Alliance parfaite de la boîte avec l'ensemble.
  

• Woods : Tulipwood (dark squares) et Olive wood
• Couleurs : Olive wood naturel (avec veinage apparent) et black
• Overall board dimensions : 50 cm x 50 cm
• Square size : 50 mm
• Border width : 50 mm
• Craftsmanship : Fabrication artisanale Précision – Ce plateau est fabriqué en Europe avec des méthodes artisanales, utilisant une découpe laser de précision pour une finition nette et soignée. La marqueterie est parfaite et la finition travaillée.
• Finish : Varnisheds
• Brand : Fait partie de la collection exclusive Les Échiquiers du Roi – une sérigraphie élégante au nom de la maison est apposée.
• Felt backing : Yes

• 1 chessboard
• 34 chess pieces, including two extra queens
• Delivered in its Signature box, ideal for gifting. This chess set is assembled in France.
• 1 Boîte d’échecs en similicuir (en option)
• Delivery FREE in 2–4 days

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.