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Boxwood, ebony, rosewood, maple, walnut, mahogany, olive wood: which wood should you choose for the pieces and for the board, how to pair them and how to care for them.

Traditional wooden games are enjoying a remarkable revival. In a world of screens and disposable plastic, solid wood embodies authenticity, durability and sensory pleasure. Chess, backgammon, dominoes, draughts: these games have endured through the centuries because they are as beautiful as they are stimulating. Why choose a wooden game? 🌳 Durability A solid wood game […]