Chess Sets & Games
(369 items)Explore NOVICA's Chess Sets & Games Collection. Discover handcrafted chess sets, dominoes, dakon, jigsaws, kites, ring tosses and hand-carved puzzles in this diverse collection designed to delight any age.
Featured Reviews on Chess Sets & Games
Onyx and marble chess set, 'Pink and Ivory Challenge'
By Laura
Absolutely gorgeous!
We were so delighted to receive this piece! It has such a unique look to it and the pink is so dreamy. We cannot wait to display it. If they had a bigger one in this same style, Id probably get it too!
Onyx and marble chess set, 'Black and Ivory Challenge' (5 in.)
By Rosemarie
stays on my table
This is a very cute and artistic piece. It sit on my kitchen table as an artistic piece and a fun game piece. Its glass and well designed. Solid construction. Beautiful!
Wood game, 'Shut The Box'
By Kay
Great quality box
I love the box and latch! I can?t wait to play it with my kids!!! Easy directions - good for math skills as well as problem solving!!
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Spotlight on Backgammon & Chess Sets
The historical origins of chess are commonly attributed to a game played in India in the 6th century, chaturanga or "the four parts of an army," infantry, chariots, horses and elephants. The Persians took interest and adapted the game; from them comes the term shah mat or "checkmate." It is believed the Moors introduced the game to Europe via Spain. Since then, the fascination with chess continues to evolve and the game is played throughout the world.Novica contributes to the worldwide propagation of the legendary game with chess sets that are crafted by hand from a variety of materials. In Brazil, Rogerio Martins transforms tin into original chess pieces, while Samuel and Francis Agbey hand-carve wood chess sets that are rich in African tribal stylizations. Khyali Ram perpetuates India's chess legacy with elegant wood sets, some of which include backgammon sets.Ketut Sandi carves highly detailed ornamental backgammon and chess sets that also function as decorative tables. His inspiration comes from nature, the Ramayana, or Buddhist themes, amongst others.Mexico's Armando Ramirez strategy is to approach the game from an eco-friendly position as he recycles auto parts into one-of-a-kind chess sets that challenge you to identify each piece!
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