High-quality custom chess set executed in the style of iconic late 20th-century luxury design, closely resembling the proportions and visual language of Hermès chess sets from the 1980s.
The set features architectural metal chess pieces in two contrasting finishes - silver-toned and gold-toned - placed on a smoked glass playing board with applied metal square inlays. The board lifts to reveal two integrated compartments where the entire chess set is neatly stored.
The wooden presentation box is lined with green textile on the interior, while the reverse side is finished with a brown leather-like covering (possibly leatherette). The construction is solid and precise, clearly indicating professional manufacturing rather than a handmade one-off.
This is a refined and visually striking chess set that balances functionality with sculptural presence, ideal for collectors of design objects, luxury game sets, or high-end decorative pieces.
Overall box size:
Playing field:
Chess pieces (base size for all pieces):
• 15 × 15 mm (0.59 × 0.59 in)
Piece heights:
• Pawns: 23 mm (0.9 in)
• Knights: 35 mm (1.38 in)
• Queen and King: 67 mm (2.64 in)
Details:
• Date: c.1970s–1990s
• Material: Metal, glass, wood, textile lining
• Style: Custom design in the style of Hermès
• Dimensions: 31 × 31 cm (12.2 × 12.2 in); • Glass surface with metal inlays: 24 × 24 cm (9.45 × 9.45 in)
• Condition: Good vintage condition, consistent with age and use. Both gold-toned knights show minor losses to the gold finish The playing field shows light surface scratches on the metal inlays No structural damage to the glass, box, or storage mechanism All pieces are present and fit securely within the internal compartments Overall, the set remains fully functional and visually impressive, with wear strictly limited to minor cosmetic signs of use.
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A well-placed antique does more than decorate a room - it gives it authorship. Against a contemporary interior, older objects introduce texture, balance and a sense of permanence that cannot be replicated by newly made pieces alone.
This is the principle behind the LÜRON selection. We look for works that carry historical character with ease, and that feel as convincing in a Paris apartment as they do in a more modern architectural setting.
