Italfama – Medieval Chessmen 8cm Leather Chessboard 40x40cm

In this techno-age when gaming  is increasingly dependent on noisy `electro’ devices, indulging in a game of chess on a beautifully crafted board seems positively rebellious. But how sublime is this meditative ritual, a game of skill that soothes the body while keeping the mind sharp.

Enhancing this sensual experience, Italian company Italfama from Florence, fashions chessmen, chess boards and beautiful chess cases from the finest wood grains, leather and brass.

Little wonder that since the company started over 40 years now., Italfama gaming pieces are in demand throughout the world by professional and non-professional players.

This hand-made leather chessboard would look right at home in a Venetian palace. Store the Medieval pieces inside the soft suede interior and then slide off the board to sit on a table or play on the top of the box. .

With wooden bases in dark wood and blonde wood, these intricately carved chessmen are beautiful to hold and to keep. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity that the chess set is made by Florentine craftsmen in Italfama’s headquarters in Florence.

This is a wonderful, luxurious gift or keep it for yourself for whenever you feel the need to slow down and savour life.

Medieval Chessman and Leather Chessboard features:

• Made in Florence with a Certificate of Authentication.
• Hand-made board in leather.
• Store each piece individually inside.
• Medieval chessman in two different wooden grains on the based – blonde and dark wood. .
• Chessmen crafted from brass in silver and gold.
• Presented in an Italfama box for the board and separate one for chessmen.

Set contains:

• 1 x 1 Handmade leather case with different suede pouches for chessmen.
• 1 x 1 Handmade leather lid slides off to double as a chess board.
• 1 x 1 36 piece medieval chess set in brass and wood.

Board Dimensions: 40cm (d) x 6.5cm (h) x 40cm (w)
Chessmen Box Dimensions: 33cm (d) x 4cm (h) x 35cm (w).