Tilia Chess Table in Lime Wood with Tuscan Alabaster Top
1,344.00€ In Stock — Order before noon, dispatched today*Valid Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)Référence : Chess 12775
A beautiful chess table crafted in hand-painted lime wood, a timber long favoured for intricate carving.
This wood was widely used for sculpture during the Middle Ages, notably by the renowned carver Grinling Gibbons, who worked on Windsor Castle in England.
The milky-white Tuscan alabaster top, fine-grained with a beautiful polish, blends perfectly with the slate-coloured table beneath.
A pedestal chess table with a classic silhouette, reimagined with a modern touch.
This chess table is crafted by an Italian artisan who places the greatest importance on selecting his materials. The finish is meticulous, and the finished piece always lives up to expectations.
As for shipping and delivery: the table is delivered fully assembled and carefully packaged in a suitable crate. The carrier has been specially chosen for its skill in handling heavy and delicate materials. Your table will be delivered promptly and in flawless condition: that is our guarantee.
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 à 7,6 cm | 3,8 cm | 4,7 à 5,1 cm |
| 9,5 à 9,8 cm | 4,4 cm | 5,7 à 6 cm |
| 10,1 cm | 4,1 à 4,7 cm | 6 cm |
| 11,2 cm | 5 cm | 6,3 cm |
| 12,7 cm et plus | 4,4 cm | 6,3 à 7 cm |
Metal, resin, pewter, brass or themed sets
| King base diameter | Square size |
|---|---|
| 2 à 2,4 cm | 2,8 à 3,5 cm |
| 2,5 à 2,9 cm | 3,5 à 4 cm |
| 3 à 3,4 cm | 4,3 à 5 cm |
| 3,5 à 3,9 cm | 4,8 à 6,2 cm |
| 4 à 4,5 cm | 6 à 8 cm |
A board that is too small can hamper moves and make the set look cluttered. À l’inverse, 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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