It is the first modern set consisting of all the abstract geometric forms. It was created by the American Dada-Surrealist artist Man Ray in 1920.
Full-size handmade reproduction inspired by Man Ray chess set.
Each chess pieces is represented by an abstract geometric form with a deliberate meaning behind it. The kings are pyramids – the Egyptian symbol of kings. The queens are cones, nicely complementing the king’s pyramid, and representing the headpieces worn by medieval queens. The bishops are represented by a type of drinkware called flagons, representing the tradition of bishops concocting their own liqueurs and spirits. The rooks are large cubes, and each pawn is a sphere atop a base. The knights are fashioned to look like the scroll of a violin.
Handmade full-size wooden chess pieces. Striped Ash wood & Bog Oak wood King - 4.13" / 105 mm Chess pieces require a board of approximately 18 inches.
According to frequent requests, this chess set weighted and the base glued with felt. Weight of all 32 chess pieces - 1.16 kg
Wooden chest for chess pieces made of oak wood + linseed oil + wax.
Handcrafted wooden chessboard. Material: oak & maple wood + linseed oil + wax. Size: 461x461x21 mm / 18.15"x18.15"x0.82" Cage: 57.5 mm / 2.26"
The natural wood texture has been saved.
Only chess pieces in wooden box or set with 18" chessboard for choice.
