{"title":"Executive Chess Gifts","description":"\u003cp\u003eChess sets chosen for the relationships that matter: a closing gift after the deal, a welcome for a new portfolio CEO, a decade with a client, a retiring partner. Every set here is built to be kept and displayed, from handcrafted Staunton sets on American walnut boards to artist editions by Man Ray, Bauhaus, and Sydney Gruber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chesshouse.com\/blogs\/articles\/the-strategic-gift\"\u003eRead: The Strategic Gift, our guide to choosing the right set for the occasion.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"heirloom-burnt-finish-grandmaster-chess-set","title":"Heirloom Burnt Finish Grandmaster Chess Set","description":"The burnt finish brings a whole new level of intrigue and sophistication to the chessboard by combining a classic set with a striking decorative finish. Each Heirloom chess set combines a true US handcrafted solid walnut and maple hardwood chessboard with a unique set of chess pieces to suit a wide variety of tastes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe full-size tournament style Grandmaster chessmen with 4\" King are hand carved by master artisans from high grade woods. The pieces are heavily weighted for a superb chess playing experience and beautifully finished complete with a luxurious billiard felt base. These Grandmaster chessmen truly combine finesse and function - elegance amid frequent chess matches.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe chessboard is handcrafted in Pennsylvania from locally sourced premium walnut and maple woods. The process of creating the boards takes many months, from the drying and curing of woods, to the special cutting and assembly process, to the final details that include grooves, beveled edge, engraving, and the multiple finishes that gives it the trademark luxurious, smooth surface. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor display or frequent play, this heirloom quality chess set will be enjoyed for years and spare pieces are most likely available for many years should they ever be needed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHESS PIECES\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4\" King\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 5\/8\" Base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 Pieces + 2 Extra queens for that occasional pawn promotion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen felt bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\nCHESS BOARD\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoard size: 21\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSquare size: 2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoard thickness: 3\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--\u003cli\u003eSET WEIGHT: 15lbs\u003c\/li\u003e--\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chess House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32275560193,"sku":"HC560","price":469.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1297\/3303\/files\/heirloom-burnt-finish-grandmaster-chess-set-32614703366231.jpg?v=1732826560"},{"product_id":"heirloom-grandmaster-chess-set","title":"Heirloom Grandmaster Chess Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese Grandmaster chessmen truly combine finesse and function - elegance amid frequent chess matches. Each Heirloom chess set combines a true US handcrafted solid walnut and maple hardwood chessboard with a unique set of chess pieces to suit a wide variety of tastes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe full-size tournament style Grandmaster chessmen with 4\" King are hand carved by master artisans from high grade woods. The pieces are heavily weighted for a superb chess playing experience and beautifully finished complete with a luxurious billiard felt base. The robust design can withstand rigorous chess games with no delicate points to break or chip.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe chessboard is handcrafted in Pennsylvania from locally sourced premium walnut and maple woods. The process of creating the boards takes many months, from the drying and curing of woods, to the special cutting and assembly process, to the final details that include grooves, beveled edge, engraving, and the multiple finishes that gives it the trademark luxurious and distinguishably smooth surface. Over many months, Raphael created this chessboard model inspired by Drueke's obsolete works. It has become a remarkable showpiece and platform for any set of chess pieces one owns that are suitably sized, usually 3 3\/4\" tall on average.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor display or frequent play, this heirloom quality chess set will be enjoyed for years and spare pieces are most likely available for many years should they ever be needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: To select the chess board demonstrated by Raphael in the video, choose the Queen Anne style JLP board in the Options available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee \u003cstrong\u003eCUSTOMIZE \u003c\/strong\u003eOptions for storage bag add-ons.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHESS PIECES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4\" King\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 3\/4\" Base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 Pieces + 2 Extra queens for that occasional pawn promotion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen felt bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage bags included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEbonized Boxwood is created when Boxwood is specially stained to the black appearance similar to the desirable Ebony wood. This is ideal for those who like the black contrast at a reasonable price. The light pieces are finished in clear-stain Boxwood as with most sets of chess pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHESS BOARD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoard size: 21\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSquare size: 2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoard thickness: 3\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"product_description\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eAvoid prolonged direct exposure to sunlight which can affect the color of finished woods. The chess board can be cleaned with a soft, non-abrasive cloth to remove dust. Due to the living nature of woods, with change in humidity the chessboard may warp ever so slightly for a time. This can be reversed by storing the board vertically for a time with equal exposure of air to both the surface and underside of the board.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOpening the Gift\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"HC545 Heirloom Grandmaster Unboxing\" src=\"https:\/\/videoapi-muybridge.vimeocdn.com\/animated-thumbnails\/image\/aa540691-2b6d-4130-a0ce-0b45eea6d524.gif?ClientID=vimeo-core-prod\u0026amp;Date=1650612767\u0026amp;Signature=c32c717a31a635c777df8e0cc9fceb458d9bb987\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eViewing the Handcrafted Board\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"HC545 Heirloom Grandmaster Premium JLP Hardwood Board\" src=\"https:\/\/videoapi-muybridge.vimeocdn.com\/animated-thumbnails\/image\/b53ba51f-bdc2-4ed7-a866-7ec54043ef8a.gif?ClientID=vimeo-core-prod\u0026amp;Date=1650612993\u0026amp;Signature=3643553b1846159a123288007522b24fc1b08c23\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSetting up the Pieces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"HC545 Heirloom Grandmaster Setup Pieces\" src=\"https:\/\/videoapi-muybridge.vimeocdn.com\/animated-thumbnails\/image\/6c33e75a-a34b-4420-9aff-5b8ae2898343.gif?ClientID=vimeo-core-prod\u0026amp;Date=1650612574\u0026amp;Signature=febd07294f0ea76c7573cafa52724e6a053a56be\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlaying the luxurious smooth board\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/videoapi-muybridge.vimeocdn.com\/animated-thumbnails\/image\/58822b73-c5c3-4ea5-a577-a8aa64746b97.gif?ClientID=vimeo-core-prod\u0026amp;Date=1650611099\u0026amp;Signature=a65e16984b575a488c1c3c9d1cd9b5a91b9b595f\" alt=\"HC545\nHeirloom Grandmaster\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExtra Queens and Storage Bags (Optional Add-on)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/videoapi-muybridge.vimeocdn.com\/animated-thumbnails\/image\/7c28493d-70f7-4ab9-8450-e39c04ae9b00.gif?ClientID=vimeo-core-prod\u0026amp;Date=1650612880\u0026amp;Signature=4d4f51ea44f27819ebc0b662b029acba31e3994a\" alt=\"HC545 Heirloom Grandmaster Extra Queens and Storage Bags\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chess House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32275560769,"sku":"HC545","price":619.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1297\/3303\/products\/heirloom-grandmaster-chess-set-28304284450903.jpg?v=1685799100"},{"product_id":"bauhaus-chess-set-board-and-pieces","title":"Bauhaus Chess Set - Board and Pieces","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis game of chess with clean lines is typical of timeless Bauhaus style. Josef Hartwig's chessmen, designed in 1923, have characteristically reduced forms which, in contrast to commonly used figures, are symbols based purely on the function and form of the maneuver of each piece. Cubes, cylinders and balls lead you move by move to checkmate. The perfect chessboard for the Bauhaus chess pieces features a unique border-less design and compliments the pieces really well.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBauhaus replicas produced by Naef are classics in the true sense of the word. An archaic use of forms which these objects suggest is characteristic of this collection. Products with the Naef logo (placed in the background) stand for the highest precision and quality in wood processing. Adults and children the world over, are inspired by the harmony of the visible and technical durability of these objects which in turn, encourage creativity and develop the senses during play.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFascinating, aesthetic, ingenious. The objects possess all these features, yet each one has its own individual character. One first understands this when held in the hand. Apart from the concept behind them, it is the quality of the workmanship which makes Bauhaus play objects so special. Respect for the material, wood and handcrafted with extreme care, result in this unique quality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoard size: 14\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSquare size: 1.75\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 pieces + storage box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBox size: 17\" x 3\" x 1.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing size: 2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase size: 1 1\/8\" square\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade of Maple Wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"52N","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35743311233,"sku":"BAUHAUSSET","price":670.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1297\/3303\/files\/bauhaus-chess-set-board-and-pieces-30711083958359.jpg?v=1694718773"},{"product_id":"man-ray-chess-set-board-and-pieces","title":"Man Ray Chess Set - Board and Pieces","description":"\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eDesigned in 1920 and recreated by expert craftsmen from Germany and Italy, these pieces are comprised of abstract geometric forms. Philadelphia-born, Brooklyn- raised, Dada-Surrealist artist Man Ray created sets from 1920 till his death in 1976.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\" style=\"white-space: pre;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The pyramid is the Egyptian symbol of kingship and the cone a medieval queen's headgear. The flagon represented the bishops' tradition of creating exotic liqueurs and spirits. 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Instead of regular Western black and white pieces, Noguchi made his figures of translucent red and green Plexiglas to echo rubies and emeralds often found in Moghul jewelry. 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