Chess Set
New York Edition with Black & White Cardboard
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Description
The New York City Edition Chess Set features a range of buildings from across the city, some of which capture the essence of the early 1900’s construction boom and the growth of skyscraper architecture, through to their more contemporary counterparts, along with some of the city’s most recognizable silhouettes:
King – One World Trade Tower
Queen – Empire State Building
Bishop – Chrysler Building
Knight – Flatiron Building
Rook – Guggenheim Museum
Pawn – Brownstone House
The New York City Edition Chess Set is made using the highest quality materials to create beautiful and unique objects for both the chess player and design enthusiast alike. The 32-piece set is cast in injection molded acrylic. Each piece is double weighted and has a soft felt base.
Each set comes complete with playing pieces, a folded card playing board, and presentation box. Board choice can be upgraded for an additional amount or purchased separately.
To see the Playing Board in other styles, click here.
About the Brand
Created by architects Ian Flood and Chris Prosser, Skyline Chess is a London based company that offers unique chess sets that are modeled after iconic buildings in New York City and London. They re-imagine some of the world’s most recognizable structures as chess pieces and bring them to life on the chess board.
Product Details
Made in United Kingdom.
Product type: Chess Set (with black & white playing cardboard)
Material:
* 32-piece set cast in injection moulded acrylic
* Double weighted pieces with soft felt base
* Playing cardboard
Board dimensions: (L 42 x W 42 x H 0.3) cm
Weight (complete set with cardboard): 2 kg
Additional Information: As each piece is handmade, small imperfections can happen. This part of the handmade process is what makes the products unique and as a result, pieces may differ slightly in appearance from the images used here.
Packaging: Each set comes complete with a black & white playing cardboard and in a presentation box.
Packaging dimensions: (L 42 x W 22 x H 5) cm