Arabesque Contemporary Staunton Metal Chess Set with Elm Burl Chess Board

This stunning chess set from the workshop of Italfama in Florence, Italy includes the Arabesque Contemporary Staunton pieces matched with their Elm Burl and Bird's-Eye Maple Chess Board. This design like all of their designs is unique and elevates the art of chess to a new level. These stylish Staunton-like pieces have an elegant profile and are beautifully decorated with an intricate arabesque design that is perfectly created for each piece. This is a large chess set with a king that measures 4 inches tall. Cast from solid zinc using the age-old lost-wax casting process, you will love the way these heavy pieces feel when playing. The pieces are brass and nickel plated followed by several layers of lacquer to prevent tarnishing and keep them beautiful and shiny year after year. From the workshop of Italfama in Italy, this elm burl and maple chess board is one of the most beautiful chess boards in our collection. This colorful elm burl and whitened bird's-eye maple chess board makes a stunning backdrop for these chess pieces. Elm burl is one of the most beautiful woods in the world with rich brown-orange colors and irregular grain patterns that swirl in every direction. Each piece of wood creates a unique chess board unlike any other. This is an inlaid board made with the highest quality veneer and assembled with precision by the skilled craftsmen at Italfama. It has 1.875" squares and measures 20.5" overall. This board and pieces together not only makes a wonderful chess set for your game at home, but will add interest and purpose to your décor.Chess Pieces: King Height: 4"; King Base: 1.25"; Material: Brass & Nickel Plated Cast Zinc; Chess Set Weight: 9 lbs.; Felt Pads; Comes packaged in Italfama green and gold fancy cardboard box.; Made in Italy; Chess Board: Material: Elm Root & Maple Veneers and Other Wood Material; Finish: High Gloss Polyurethane (beautiful glass-like finish); Square Size: 1.875"; Dimensions: 20.5" x 20.5" x .625"; Made in Italy ;.