Chess Set Racines
in Olive wood

Les Échiquiers du Roi are delighted to present the Racines Chess Set in Olive Wood, a creation where earth and intellect meet, celebrating the beauty of natural wood and the depth of the game.

This model honours the origin of the artisanal gesture: craftsmanship rooted in time. Olive wood, with its powerful and luminous grain, gives the board a distinctive Mediterranean character. Each golden nuance, each irregular line evokes the tree’s slow growth and the link between nature and thought.

The pieces, hand-carved from ebonised boxwood for the black side and acacia for the light, stand out through their balance and restraint. The classic Staunton design—revisited with finesse—combines authority and softness. Their matt finish underlines the purity of the material and offers a warm, authentic touch. Every piece is weighted and felted, for silent playing comfort and perfect stability on the board.

The board, with its subtle sheen, pairs the deep black of tulipwood with the golden warmth of olive wood. Crafted in Europe using precision laser cutting, it reflects a contemporary craftsmanship of rare exacting standards. The careful marquetry and delicate varnish reveal the nobility of the fibres without fixing them in place. The whole set asserts a strong yet calming presence: a chess set conceived as a return to essentials, anchored in the beauty of wood and the slowness of the hand.

Choosing the Racines Chess Set is to reconnect with a form of heritage: a durable, elegant object in which every detail embodies the meeting of intellect and living mattr.

• Light Wood: Boxwood
• Dark Wood: Ebonised boxwood
• Dimensions (height, base):
  • King: 4 in (99 mm), 1.75 in (42 mm)
  • Queen: 3.25 in (82 mm), 1.5 in (39 mm)
  • Bishop: 3 in (78 mm), 1.5 in (35 mm)
  • Knight: 2.75 in (70 mm), 1.5 in (35 mm)
  • Rook: 2.25 in (56 mm), 1.5 in (35 mm)
  • Pawn: 2 in (51 mm), 1.25 in (30 mm)
• Total Weight: 1.15 kg (2.54 lbs)
• Finish:Matt
• Colours: Black and beige
• Weighted and felted chess pieces for optimal playing comfort
• Included: 34 pieces, including 2 extra queens for pawn promotions

• 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.
  

• Woods: Tulipwood (dark squares) and olive wood
• Colours: Natural olive wood (with visible grain) and black
• Overall board dimensions: 19.1 x 19.1 in (50 x 50 cm)
• Square size: 2 in (50 mm)
• Border width: 2 in (50 mm)
• Craftsmanship: Handcrafted Precision - This board is handcrafted in Europe using traditional methods and precision laser cutting for a clean, refined finish. The marquetry is flawless and the finish carefully executed.
• Finish: Varnished
• Brand: Part of the exclusive Les Échiquiers du Roi collection - an elegant screen print bearing the house name is applied.
• 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 faux-leather chess box
• FREE delivery in 2-4 days