collectible chess sets

Game-science has been taken to a new and fantastic level with this breathtaking chessboard. Hand-carved from campaka wood by artisans from the Ketut Sandi workshop, every piece has been inspired by the infinite characters of the Balinese pantheon. A fascinating example of the stylized art of wood carving, this set will make a cherished treasure for any chess player.

The set folds for easy transport and storage.

As an exquisite inspiration for all chess zealots and lovers of beauty in general comes this hand-carved set by Ketut Sandi. Each piece, carved with intricate and elegant detail, represents a Balinese god and invites close inspection and admiration. Both table and set are made from local cempaka wood and provide a timeless inspiration for expert and amateur alike.

Like pre-Hispanic warriors, rustic figures do battle atop a pyramid. This wonderful creation is the work of Armando Ramírez. Queens are fashioned of screws and bearings, kings are cogwheels and metal scraps, while sparkplugs and other castoffs find a new life as sculpture. Combining art and function, Ramírez creates each piece from discarded automobile parts.

Carved from local cempaka wood, each detail of this chess set by Ketut Sandi complements the intricacy of the game. The pieces represent figures and deities of the sea, alluring in their finned tails and enduring expressions. Stylized fish legs support the table, its checkerboard surrounded by meticulous flourishes, sure to enhance the drama of your next intensely contested match. The chessboard folds easily for storage and travel.

The imaginative mind of Armando Ramirez transforms scrap metal into a sleek, black and silver chess set. Ramirez collects the leftover metal pieces off a die machine and shapes them into the pawns, horses, and parts of the kings, which also feature cogs from a car's electrical system. The queens are made from screws, auto part cogs and bearings. The bishops are shaped from spark plugs and the towers from cogwheels. The board is made from a metal sheet and features ornate iron wires and bendix caps taken from a car.

Please note it is the artist's intention not to give his sculptures a fine polished finish, therefore smudges and scratches may be present. The finish can vary from matte to shiny, as each chess set is a unique piece of handcrafted art.

Crafted meticulously by hand by artisans in Lebanon, this inlaid wood game set will provide hours of family fun. The board and pieces are crafted from walnut, apple, lemon and pine woods with accents of mother of pearl. The tessellating geometric shapes and stars seen on this game set are typical of design motifs seen in Islamic art. The folding game board features a chess/checker board on one side and a backgammon board on the other side. Chess pieces and checkers are included, and can be stored in the folded box.