Chess sets again- Elegance

Greek architecture-inspired chess set by Krisztian Griz

The ancient game of chess, which dates back to the 6th century, is one of the most famous games known to man. Inspired by ancient Greek architecture, this set of chess by Finnish designer Krisztian Griz tries to break free of the usual forms and shapes of traditional chessboards. The design is limited to the chess figures, as it does not consider storing and transportation of the game. The figures have specific characteristics that make them easier to distinguish, though it can take a little time to get used to them. All of the figures use the same basic shape to stand on; this makes them look part of the same family, but in the meantime each figure tries to emphasize its role and feature. Moreover, the chess set puts emphasis on the grip of the figures, for each piece has a different head, separating it from the rest. And the board, though not an integral part of the design, maps the play area on a slim surface with a raised column as if the game is played on a rocky island.

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http://design.fr/news/greek-architecture-inspired-chess-set-by-krisztian-griz/

Hair Clip Chess Pieces (ganchos de cabelo)

To notice that the board is projected by the open box!

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Beautiful pieces. Are they in wood? I'm almost certain it´s wood. Excellent work!

yes beautiful pieces, why can we see all of them??

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yep! they are wood. i bought them off the Net about 3 years-ago! if i remember, they are made in Poland. US$180.

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~ ~ as soon as i have a minute Peaodobrado, [and my camera's batteries have recharged,] i will take pictures of the rest of the pieces, sure! ~

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