Antique Ivory & Brown Norse Viking Chess Set with 18 inch Cherry Color Board

Beautiful

Beautiful and well made

I had to write a review on this product because I love it so much. It is very difficult to find a chess set with character and this set by all accounts is just simply gorgeous. From the moment I unboxed it you can tell you have a unique piece. The sweet smell of burlwood with the lacquer gives it a unique experience kind of like the feeling you get in being in a bookstore with that unique book smell. The pieces are beautifully done with precision craftsmanship. The bottom of the board has just the right amount of velt on the edges to keep the board from slipping on my coffee table. The seller fulfilled all expectations. It is an amazing piece that is unique. It has aready brought me joy and I hope to have guest over soon to play some chess while enjoying a cup of coffee.

It is a beautiful set. Very well made and a very nice board too?

Pieces are nice but the board is oversized for them.

The board is very cool, but wish it was foldable for pieces storage n transport. The pieces are Smaller than I was expecting but the details are phenomenal. I absolutely enjoy playing with this set and look forward to many years of use with it.

Wrote an earlier review (see below) & when I saw it in print decided it was much too harsh & needed an update: I actually love the detail put into the chess pieces & their colors allow you to see that detail much better than black & white (the craftsmanship is superb)! Was disappointed in the board; those fancy curly-que designs are a distraction that takes focus off the main attraction: the chess pieces! I have since purchased a quality board that better compliments the very nice chess pieces (they deserve 5-stars)! Earlier review: Liked the chess pieces; hated the chessboard! Would prefer a wood chessboard; the one provided looks cheap!

I spent three months searching for the perfect chess set for my husband. I am so glad I purchased this set! Beautiful craftsmanship, perfect size, quality, great color, and more. I am so thankful to have made this purchase. It is going to be the best gift ever. Worth mentioning- this is the first time I have taken time to review an Amazon purchase. It was just that great!