Chess set - Wood
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Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.
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Danish hand crafted wooden tournament chess set with a folding mahogany and sycamore board, Staunton‑style pieces, dating to circa 1970s–1990s and in near‑mint condition.
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Hand Crafted Danish Wooden Tournament Chess Set with Mahogany-Sycamore Board (Circa 1970s–1990s)
Origin & Provenance: A magnificent, handcrafted Danish tournament chess set blending classic Scandinavian woodworking with timeless gameplay aesthetics.
Circa / Era: Circa late 20th century (c. 1970s–1990s).
Chessboard Design: Expertly constructed folding board featuring rich, dark mahogany and contrasting light sycamore inlaid squares, framed by a polished solid wood border with crisp algebraic notation (A–H, 1–8).
Chessmen: Beautifully proportioned, Staunton-style wooden pieces featuring fine turn-carved details, smooth hand-finished surfaces, and felted bases designed for a smooth glide across the board.
Storage & Craftsmanship: Converts seamlessly into a self-contained folding display case, fitted with a plush, custom-molded felt interior that holds each individual piece securely in place, complete with durable brass closure latches.
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Hand Crafted Danish Wooden Tournament Chess Set with Mahogany-Sycamore Board (Circa 1970s–1990s)
Origin & Provenance: A magnificent, handcrafted Danish tournament chess set blending classic Scandinavian woodworking with timeless gameplay aesthetics.
Circa / Era: Circa late 20th century (c. 1970s–1990s).
Chessboard Design: Expertly constructed folding board featuring rich, dark mahogany and contrasting light sycamore inlaid squares, framed by a polished solid wood border with crisp algebraic notation (A–H, 1–8).
Chessmen: Beautifully proportioned, Staunton-style wooden pieces featuring fine turn-carved details, smooth hand-finished surfaces, and felted bases designed for a smooth glide across the board.
Storage & Craftsmanship: Converts seamlessly into a self-contained folding display case, fitted with a plush, custom-molded felt interior that holds each individual piece securely in place, complete with durable brass closure latches.
Please review all photos for exact details, as they are part of the description.
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Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Denmark
Condition
Near mint
Height
5 cm
Width
30 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980, 1980-1990
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