Metal and pewter sets, irresistibly refined showpieces, portray historical and imaginative landscapes on the chessboard. The presence of such a chess set in one's home invites conversation and begs more than a nod to your intelligentsia. You're not afraid to offer tea and begin a game. Each move is played gracefully on the smooth chessboard, yet with deliberate confidence that flows from such weighty figures.

We bring you these fine carefully curated chess sets from craftsmen in places such as Florence Italy. The language of chess spans all cultures and we believe in finding the world's best chess sets so you can enjoy them in your home.