Italian Arabesque Staunton Metal Chess Set with Alabaster Chess Case

From the workshop of Italfama in Florence, Italy, comes this beautifulchess set package that includes their brass and nickel plated Classic Staunton Chessmen matched with their Alabaster Single Drawer Chess Case. This attractive chess set has a traditional Staunton design that everyone recognizes. The entire surface of each piece is decorated with a unique ornamental engraving giving them a luxurious appearance. The king is 7.5 cm (approx. 3") tall and has a base diameter of 2.5 cm (approx. 1"). The pieces are solid cast zinc formed by the old-world lost-wax casting process and are brass and nickel plated. The pieces are lacquered to prevent them from ever tarnishing and have red felt pads embossed with the Italfama logo. Being solid metal the pieces are extraordinarily heavy with the complete set weighing over 5 pounds.

The chess case is beautifully designed and skillfully constructed by the craftsmen of Italfama and compliments the richness of the brass pieces . The case features solid fruit wood frame with an elegant molded profile surrounding a beautiful brown and white Tuscan alabaster chess board on top. A single drawer has two compartments for storing the chess pieces when you want to put them away. Large round legs elevate the case highlighting every aspect of its elegant shape and design. The brown squares of the Tuscan alabaster chess board are a mix of brown and rust color tones intermingled creating unique and colorful patterns. This beautiful chess set serves not only as a game; the best game ever created, but is equally a piece of art that will grace any home with interest and beauty.
$979

Chess Case

  • Material: Tuscan Alabaster, Fruit Wood, and other wood materials
  • Overall Dimensions: 18.125" x 4.25" Tall
  • Drawer Inside Dimensions: 9.25" Wide x 13.375" Long x 1.375" Tall
  • Chess Board Size: 14.375"
  • Weight: 10 Lbs.
  • Made in Italy

Chess Pieces

  • King Height: 3"
  • King Base: 1"
  • Chess Set Weight: ~5 Lbs.
  • Made in Italy

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