Handmade King Arthur chess pieces

King Arthur was a legendary Celtic ruler, king of the Britons from the late 6th to early 5th century. He remains present in many film adaptations and literary works to this day. According to legend, Arthur, following the advice of wizard Merlin, founded the Knights of the Round Table, who gathered at the famous Camelot castle.

The History of Chess

Chess is a game known worldwide, across every culture and civilization. It was created around the 5th-6th century AD, most likely in India, although there are hypotheses about its origins in China. It is generally accepted that the creators of the modern rules of the game are the Persians. The word "chess" is derived from the Persian word for king, and phonetically "checkmate" means "the king is surrounded" in Persian.

Chess made from the highest quality materials

Handcrafted chess pieces are a specialty of the Italian manufacturer Italfama. This family-owned company has been creating chess sets for the most demanding players and collectors for several decades. During this period of development, it has won the hearts of many chess enthusiasts around the world.

Italfama is known for using only high-quality materials:

• boxwood, rhododendron wood known for its incredible grain, rosewood, bronze, alabaster, and even onyx, silver, and gold!
• Artists at Italfama combine these materials with excellent craftsmanship, creating chess accessories that can be passed down through generations.
• Hand-painted resin chess sets will perfectly complement Italfama's wooden boards

The growing interest in chess, which for centuries was an elitist game, and the emergence of international competitions, required standardization, or at least the harmonization, of the appearance of chess pieces. The conventions established at the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries now have variations in the form of pieces made from unusual materials. Moreover, Italfama sometimes breaks conventions — in sets styled in French, Oriental, or English styles, they manage to combine tradition with modernity.

A jewel among these chess collections are sets inspired by history.

Manufacturer

Italfama

Model

R75139

Materials

painted resin

Piece dimensions

king - height 8 cm

Processing time

depending on stock availability from the manufacturer

Shipping/Gift

upon request, shipping to the specified address in an elegant gift box, with the option to include a card with a dedication or wishes

Engraving/Embossing

upon request, engraving or embossing of any text, dedication, or initials