Imported from Italy, this Staunton brass chess set from Italfama is simple but elegant. Chess pieces are made from solid brass and have eloquent curves creating beautiful profiles. The knights are intricately detailed. A wonderful chess set for a friendly game of chess and a gorgeous chess set to leave out and display!This colorful elm burl and whitened bird's-eye maple chess board from Italy 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 1.5 squares and measures 16.5 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: Material: Solid Brass, White Pieces Nickel Plated; King Height: 2.75; King Base: 1 ; Chess Set Weight: ~8 Lbs.; Felt Pads; Comes packaged in Italfama green and gold fancy cardboard box.; Made in Italy; Chess Board: Material: Elm Burl & Erable (Whitened Birds-Eye Maple) and other wood materials; Polyurethane Satin Finish; Square Size: 1.5; Overall Dimensions: 16.5 x 16.5 x .625; Felt Pads on Bottom; Weight: 5 Lbs.; Made in Italy;