All House of Staunton Signature Collection Chess Sets come with
your choice of luxury Chess box, a $129.00 value. Please click on the PURCHASE
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for The Empire Series Luxury Chess Set - 4.4 inch King.
3;0|4;0|7;*200|8;280|  | | The Empire Series Luxury Chess Set - 4.4 inch King is available in the following woods: | | | WOOD SWATCH | WOOD DESCRIPTION | | 
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"With a strong hint of the Art Deco look that is reminiscent of the 1920s, they completely capture the essence of a serious set of chessmen while at the same time maintaining a look of pure elegance. "To pamper you, The House of Staunton is proud to offer the Empire Series Luxury Chess set. Designed by the Maestro himself, Frank A. Camaratta, Jr., it is a full Club-sized Chess set that features a 4.4" King with a 2.0" diameter base. The Chess pieces are hand carved by our master artisans and crafted out of the highest grade woods. The Chess pieces are heavily weighted with gold embossed English Leather base pads under the Kings, luxurious billiard cloth base pads on the other Chess pieces and a beautiful finish. The design of the Empire Series Luxury Chess set features a strong hint of the Art Deco look that is reminiscent of the 1920s. The chess set has been designed to take abuse while retaining an elegance and aesthetic beauty that has not previously been seen in a playing chess set at any price. There are no fragile details subject to breakage, such as collars, ball finials and Queen’s crenellations normally found in conventional Staunton chessmen. The Empire Series Luxury Chess set is ideal for those that are interested in an heirloom quality Chess set that is a true work of art, one that is as beautiful as it is functional. No Chessmen before have been able to so completely capture the essence of a serious set of chessmen while at the same time maintaining a look of such elegance, simplicity, durability and clarity. The pieces seem to “melt” and conform to your hand. They just feel right. While the design of the Chessmen is elegant, don't let that fool you - This set is fully functional and ideal for all types of Chess play. As with all of our Chessmen, the Empire Series Luxury Chess set exemplifies a perfect combination of distinct beauty and functionality. It has been designed to withstand the rigors of practical play while maintaining an elegance which has become the hallmark of a House of Staunton chess set. The design, quality and craftsmanship of this set is UNMATCHED by any set of Chessmen in its price range. Nothing even comes close! The Chessmen are new and each set consists of
34 Chessmen, including four Queens, a standard that was introduced by The House of Staunton over 10 years ago. The set is supplied with four Queens in two distinct styles. This adds interest to the presentation and allows the promoted Queen to be differentiated from the original. The Chess Set comes with a personalized Certificate of Authenticity and an original manufacturer's
plaque indicating the production number, with an adhesive backing that would allow it to be affixed to the underside of a Chess box. 
| Material Used | King Height | King Base Diameter | Total Set Weight* | Total Number of Pieces | Recommended Board Size | Wood
Hand Carved | 4.4"
11.18 cm | 2.0"
5.0 cm | 87 ounces
2.47 kg | 4
Includes 2 Additional Queens | 2.375" - 2.5"
| | * Total Set Weight is for the standard 32 pieces and does not include the 2 Additional Queens or 4 Additional Rooks
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| Art Deco was a popular design movement from 1920 until 1939, affecting the decorative arts such as architecture, interior design, and industrial design, as well as the visual arts such as fashion, painting, the graphic arts, and film. This movement was, in a sense, an amalgam of many different styles and movements of the early 20th century, including Constructivism, Cubism, Modernism, Bauhaus, Art Nouveau, and Futurism. Its popularity peaked during the Roaring Twenties. Although many design movements have political or philosophical roots or intentions, Art Deco was purely decorative. At the time, this style was seen as elegant, functional, and ultra modern. Although Art Deco fell out of vogue in the 1940s, it has had numerous rebirths over subsequent decades. Its designs frequently appear in modern architecture, entertainment, and media when a "classic" or "retro" look is sought. |
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Our Original
Manufacturer's Plaque
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Now Available From The House of Staunton
Included with the purchase of these Chessmen is our new Original
Manufacturer's Plaque. Crafted from brass, these plaques feature the
engraved production details of each individual Chess set, creating a
beautiful, permanent record that is truly worthy of House of
Staunton-brand Chessmen.
Our Original Paper Production Labels are also
available. Please Contact
Us for information.
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The Empire Chess Set
Boxwood / Blood Rosewood
On
Elm Burl Superior Traditional | |
The Empire Chess Set
Boxwood / Genuine Ebony
On Coffeewood Signature Contemporary | |
The Empire Chess Set
Boxwood / Blood Rosewood
On
Cocobolo Signature Traditional |
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The Empire Chess Set
Boxwood / Blood Rosewood
On
Elm Burl Superior Traditional | |
The Empire Chess Set
Boxwood / Blood Rosewood
On
Cocobolo Signature Traditional | |
The Empire Chess Set
Boxwood / Blood Rosewood
On Bloodwood Signature Contemporary |
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The Empire Chess Set
Boxwood / Genuine Ebony
On Coffeewood Signature Chessboard | |
The Empire Chess Set
Boxwood / Blood Rosewood
On Bloodwood Signature Contemporary | |
The Empire Chess Set
Boxwood / Genuine Ebony
On Coffeewood Signature Contemporary |
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The Empire Chess Set
Boxwood / Blood Rosewood
On Bloodwood Signature Contemporary | |
The Empire Chess Set
Boxwood / Genuine Ebony
On Coffeewood Signature Contemporary | |
The Empire Chess Set
Crafted from Boxwood
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Note: The Chessboard/s shown in this listing are for photographic purposes only and are not included with the purchase of these Chessmen.
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