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“Romans” Storage Box Chess Set: Hand-Painted Metal Pieces & Black Faux Leather Chess Board with Storage Compartment (28 x 28 cm)
€229.73or 3 × €76.58 interest-freeIn stockOrder before noon, dispatched today*Valid Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)Reference: Chess 104053
Combine art, history and practicality with this complete chess set. This set includes meticulously hand-painted metal pieces inspired by Ancient Rome and an elegant black faux leather chess board with a built-in storage compartment.
- Clever storage: The playing board lifts up to reveal a felt-lined interior with individual compartments to safely store each piece.
- Refined chess board: Black faux leather finish with a gold and black board, enhanced with braided borders and gold arabesque patterns (28 x 28 cm).
- Collector’s Figures: Solid metal pieces (5 cm King) depicting legionaries, cavalrymen and the Colosseum, available in Silver/Gold and Bronze/Gold armies.
- Authenticity: Supplied with its Italian Manufacturing Certificate for the chess pieces
King5 cm
Board28 × 28 cm
PiecesHand-painted Metal
BoardFaux Leather
More information
Pieces
- King height
- 5 cm
- Material
- Hand-painted Metal
Board
- Dimensions
- 28 × 28 cm
- Materials
- Faux Leather
Style & craftsmanship
- Made in
- Europe
Other details
- Contrasting Playing Surface
- The board (2.8 cm squares) alternates deep black and brushed gold tones, offering a perfect contrast with the metal pieces.
- Hand-Painted Metal Pieces
- The Grandeur of Rome
- Architectural Detail
- Admire the craftsmanship on the Rooks, faithful reproductions of the Colosseum of Rome, or on the Pawns depicting helmeted centurions.
The Perfect Blend of Design and Practicality
Never lose a piece again and protect your chess set in style. This chess storage box solves the storage problem thanks to its ingenious design: the faux leather playing board serves as the lid to a compartmentalised case. This set is both a decorative piece and a ready-to-play game.
A Black Faux Leather Chess Board with Built-in Storage
The 28 x 28 cm chess board stands out for its meticulous finish and practical design:
2-in-1 Board and Box: Beneath the playing surface lies a storage space lined with soft beige felt. Each piece (the 32 chessmen, as well as the draughts/backgammon counters included depending on the version) has its own dedicated slot, ensuring optimal protection against knocks and dust.
The 32 pieces transport you to the heart of the Roman Empire:
Hand-Painted Finish: The pieces are hand-painted, pitting a Silver and Gold army against a Bronze and Gold army, both enhanced with the distinctive red crests of Roman soldiers. A certificate of authenticity is provided for the chess pieces.
Stability and Comfort: With a King height of 5 cm and a 1.9 cm base fitted with a felt protector, the pieces offer a satisfyingly weighty, luxurious feel, whilst gliding smoothly over the faux leather.
Matching Guide
Choosing the right board size
A beautiful chess set rests on a simple balance: pieces well proportioned to the size of the squares. To choose a harmonious board, the most reliable guide is the diameter of the king's base.
Key guideline: ideally, the king's base takes up about 75% of the square.
Traditional wooden chess sets
| King height | King base diameter | Square size |
|---|---|---|
| 7,3 to 7,6 cm | 3,8 cm | 4,7 to 5,1 cm |
| 9,5 to 9,8 cm | 4,4 cm | 5,7 to 6 cm |
| 10,1 cm | 4,1 to 4,7 cm | 6 cm |
| 11,2 cm | 5 cm | 6,3 cm |
| 12,7 cm and above | 4,4 cm | 6,3 to 7 cm |
Metal, resin, pewter, brass or themed sets
| King base diameter | Square size |
|---|---|
| 2 to 2,4 cm | 2,8 to 3,5 cm |
| 2,5 to 2,9 cm | 3,5 to 4 cm |
| 3 to 3,4 cm | 4,3 to 5 cm |
| 3,5 to 3,9 cm | 4,8 to 6,2 cm |
| 4 to 4,5 cm | 6 to 8 cm |
A board that is too small can hamper moves and make the set look cluttered. Conversely, a board that is too large can break the harmony of the whole. The right size brings both playing comfort and elegance.
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I ordered a WWII-themed chess set for my son's 18th birthday and I was pleasantly surprised by the finish of the pieces and the quality of the weighting of the pawns. A good experience from A to Z. Thank you
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As an interior design professional, I attach great importance to interior accessories. The alabaster chess set is simply beautiful and my client is delighted with this find. A lovely discovery, thank you.
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The playing pieces are properly weighted and the felt is nice for moving them. Quality products, would recommend
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Hello, The chessboard I ordered has been delivered and the product is beautiful... I did receive the engraved plaque with my personalised message, it was delivered in a separate package and was already in my letterbox. Thank you for your speed and your unfailing support.
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Very happy with my purchase from Le Palais des Echecs. Just a note, when you order, the engraving plate will arrive in a separate shipment, for me it came the same day. I recommend this shop, thanks!
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Yes, a good experience, my wife gave me a rosewood root set and it's a genuine pleasure to play with. The pieces are well weighted and were carefully protected. So thanks mainly go to my wife and to Le Palais des Échecs!
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Product as described, no bad surprises, well protected and sent on time. I'm satisfied. Engraved plate received the same day. Thanks.
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I'm not a big fan of buying this kind of product online, I like to see it before buying. But honestly nowadays it's become almost impossible to find a nice traditional chess set in shops. So I ordered a wooden model online and I'm really pleased with my purchase. The set is very pretty, the pieces are beautiful and it looks great in the living room. We play regularly with my husband and the rest of the time it's almost like decoration. The only small complaint I could make is that there isn't a huge choice of storage boxes when you have pieces that aren't Staunton. Otherwise nothing to say, very satisfied.
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Product matches the photo, no nasty surprises, well protected and sent on time. Thank you.
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I ordered a complete chess set and unfortunately the black king arrived broken, despite the parcel being very well packaged. I sent an email to customer service with a photo of the broken piece. They replied quickly and sent me a new king free of charge. The new piece arrived a few days later, very well protected and this time no issues at all. It can happen that a piece breaks during transport, even when well packaged. What matters most is the seller's reaction when there's a problem. And honestly, nothing to fault, it was simple and quick. Very satisfied with the after-sales service from Le Palais des Échecs.
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Lots (too many... ? ^-'^) of models, I had a hard time making my choice but by contacting them by email I got several personalised suggestions that really helped a lot. So overall a positive review of the service from Le Palais des Echecs. One small downside, a payment in instalments option would be welcome. Kind regards.
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Roman chess set received well. Nice finishes and well weighted pieces. Parcel OK. Thanks!
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A beautiful fantasy chess set. The pieces are original and well detailed. The grey board is elegant and goes very well with the fantasy style of the pieces. I'm very satisfied with my purchase.
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I ordered a very large folding chess set on the gladiator theme in mid-August, the figures are well made and what's handy is that you can store them inside the board which folds up.
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The chess pieces are superb, the board is classic and matches the photos. The parcel was well packaged and delivered quickly. Very satisfied with my purchase
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The ebony wood pieces are very pretty and match well with the board that was suggested. The customer service advisor by email gave me several suggestions based on my budget and my husband's preferences.
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I ordered a set for my nephew's birthday and he was very pleased. Delivered on time.
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I ordered a backgammon set as a birthday present, received it 4 days later, the person was pleased, one piece was damaged on arrival, they sent us a new piece after we called the telephone adviser
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Very satisfied, needed 24h delivery for an urgent gift. Possible by contacting customer service directly. The parcel was received on time and packaged +++ Reliable site
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