ID 1282106031 Large Arabesque Classic Staunton Metal Chess Set with Blue Ash Burl Chess Board
This beautiful European chess set combines solid metal chess pieces from the craftsmen at Italfama in Italy with a handcrafted wood chess board from Rechapados Ferrer in Spain. This is Italfama's Large Arabesque Classic Staunton Metal Chess Set with each piece having a decorative arabesque pattern creating an unusually elegant look to the pieces. These are cast from solid zinc using the age-old lost-wax casting process and are brass and nickel plated. The King is 4" tall and has a base diameter or 1.25".The blue ash burl and erable chess board creates a stunning backdrop against the bright gold and silver color of the brass and nickel plated chess pieces. The natural wood grain of the ash burl creates a range of rich blue colors that softly swirl and intermingle creating unique and colorful patterns. The white squares are whitened bird's-eye maple that contrasts nicely with the dark blue squares. The board is finished in high gloss polyurethane that produces a glass-like finish reflecting the color of the metal chess pieces. These unique metal chess pieces from Italy matched with this luxurious chess board from Spain create a very special chess set that will enhance every game you play and look stunning displayed in your home.Chess Pieces: King Height: 4"; King Base: 1.25"; Material: Solid Cast Zinc, Brass & Nickel Plated; Chess Set Weight: 9 lbs.; Felt Pads; Comes packaged in Italfama green and gold fancy cardboard box.; Chess Board: Material: Blue Stained Wood & Erable Veneer & Wood Materials; Finish: High Gloss Polyurethane (glass-like finish); Square Size: 2" (actual 50mm); Dimensions: 19.5" x 19.5" x .5"; Made in Spain;
