18" Hardwood Raised Decorative Chessboard JLP, USA

This limited production design raises the playing surface in an elegant fashion. Players, admirers, and those who enjoy well-made USA products will appreciate the superior workmanship and finish. Precision aligned hardwood block construction is given multiple protective finishes for a distinctive, luxuriously smooth surface. It is handcrafted in Pennsylvania from locally sourced premium walnut and maple woods.

It's ready to pair with a variety of suitably sized chess pieces as shown in the suggest customize options on this page.

Features and Specs
- Solid maple and walnut
- 18” Square
- 2 1/4" squares
- 2 3/4” height
- Most 3 3/4" chessmen ideal

The Craft
John has a rich woodworking heritage in the state of Pennsylvania. Originally from Switzerland, the skills were passed down through five generations. This lost art of woodworking is continually refined, blending timeless methods with the latest knowledge of wood behavior. For example every design must be carefully planned with the appropriate wood selection and cuts to account for variations in humidity that cause natural expansion and contraction of wood. To craft a wood product that will last for generations, John gives great attention to every phase of production including wood selection, drying, cutting, curing, crafting, and the multi-step finishing process that results in the smooth, elegant, lustrous finish for which the JLP products are known. Every product is personally overseen by John and must meet his standards before releasing them to Chess House.