Prolific Japanese design studio Nendo seems set on proving it can design anything, adding to its portfolio a boat shoe for luxury brand Tod's and a glass chess set for crystal house Baccarat. "I enjoy ...
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A giant chess set was unveiled today in central London sparking interest from would-be grand masters and tourists. The 32-piece set, featuring two-metre high ceramic pieces on a glass chess board, was ...
If you've been craving a little more LED-action in your chess games, you'll definitely want to check out this DIY LED chess set. Instructables user Tetranitrate had a long standing desire to create an ...
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The golden standard: The story behind Staunton chess design

If you’ve ever looked at different chess sets for sale, you’ve probably noticed something interesting – most of them look surprisingly similar. The shapes feel familiar, the proportions seem “right,” ...