Marble Chess Table

Marble chess tables are made from hand carved stone, carefully and meticulously laid in place.  Each square is different, making every board unique.  Likewise, the chess pieces are handmade, carved in the traditional Staunton chess style.  The chess pieces  have padded, felt bottoms to avoid scratches.  This beautiful chess board and chess pieces are of the highest quality, possess perfect symmetry, and ornate beauty.  

This chess set is made of black and white marble.  These colors create a pure, authentic look, much like the original chess sets of the Staunton style from London.  The white marble continues into the border.  The white marble continues into the border.  The pieces have a sophisticated, yet elegant design.  The board is 24” in diameter and the table has a height of 23″.  The table is sent in pieces which rest on top of one another.  They are not glued or locked into place and must be assembled upon delivery.

Your Set Includes

24” Marble Board in Diameter

23″ Tall

               64 Square Tiles- 32 Blacl and 32 White

               White Border

               Felt Bottom

32 Hand carved chess pieces

               King-2

               Queen-2

               Bishop- 4

               Knight-4

               Rook-4

               Pawn-16

Chess Origins

Chess originated in northwest India, where its early form in the 6th century was known as chaturaṅga, meaning four navisions.  This included the infantry, cavalry, elephants, and chariotry, which evolved into the modern pawn, knight, bishop, and rook.  The gmae spread eastward and westward along the Silk Road reaching Western Europe and Russia by the 9th century.  By the year 1000, it had spread throughout both Muslim Iberia and Latin Europe.  Chaturaṅga was taken up by the Muslim world after the conquest of Persia where it was renamed.  The word “checkmate” is derived from the Persian shāh māt meaning “the king is helpless”.  Around 1200, the rules of shatranj started to be modified in southern Europe, and around 1475, several major changes made the game essentially as it is known today.

Marble Chess Table- Black and White with Fancy Chess Pieces- White Border- 24″

*This table is made to order. Can take up to six months to arrive.