Description of Soigne Series Wood Chess Pieces 4" King - Rosewood
Soigne (swn-'yA) is French for elegantly maintained or designed. Sophistication can come in a variety of designs. However, the most well-known is the Staunton design, which is named after Howard Staunton (a 19th century English chess player), and designed by Nathaniel Cook, in 1849. This set is intended to withstand the rigors of practical play while maintaining the elegance and pattern of the traditional Staunton styling. The design, quality, workmanship and finish of each chess piece are Soigne.
The Soigne Series from our Premier Collection is Crafted from Rosewood and Boxwood. Rosewood is strong, heavy, and richly hued timber taking an excellent polish, being suitable for creating decorative wood. The King stands 4" tall with a 1 3/4" base. From the sinuous Bishop to the ponderous Rook, these pieces are sure to delight.These pieces fit well on a board with 2.125 - 2.5" squares.
- Felt Base
- 4" King Weighs 2.8 oz
- 1 3/4" King Base
- Extra Queens
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Customer Reviews of Soigne Series Wood Chess Pieces 4" King - Rosewood
Patrick from Willingboro, NJ Soigne Series Wood Chess Pieces 4" King - Rosewood ReviewI was looking for a set of high quality chess pieces made of wood. These pieces, with out question, are beautiful. I was impressed the second that I unpacked each piece. As stated in the ad, the design, quality, workmanship and finish are nothing less than sensational. The pieces are well weighted ... even the lowly pawns have a nice weight. The Rosewood and Boxwood pieces compliment each other. The dark color of the Rosewood pieces shows a rich, spectacular wood grain. The Boxwood pieces are simply luxurious. When the pieces are set up, they have a grand appearance. Playing a game with these pieces is a real delight. The Soigne Series of pieces are a marvelous set of chess pieces and quite affordable. Anyone who gets these pieces will be extremely please.
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