This beautiful chess set includes Italfama's Classic Persian Staunton chess set with their Elm Burl and Bird's-Eye Maple Chess Board. Pieces combine metal and wood for a sophisticated and elegant design. The metal section of each piece is engraved with an elegant arabesque design while the center sections are made from natural and dark wood distinguishing each side. The pieces are an elegant Staunton design very practical for a game of chess as well as making a statement among your home décor. This is a larger sized set with a 3.875 tall king.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: 3.875 ; King Base: 1.125; Material: Brass & Nickel Plated Cast Zinc with Wood Columns; Chess Set Weight: 8 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: Satin Polyurethane; Square Size: 1.875; Dimensions: 20.5 x 20.5 x .625; Made in Italy;
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