 "Haute knights")
RESPLENDENT IN IVORY
This exceptionally large ivory figural chess set created in early 19th century Canton screams oriental opulence. The white king and queen are modelled on George III and Queen Charlotte, while the red-stained side has been created in the style of imperial rulers, complete with bishops as mandarins, knights on horseback and rooks as elephants surmounted by mahouts and turrets. Part of Christie's upcoming Interiors- Style and Spirit sale, this set has been taken from famous chess player and writer Gareth Williams' personal collection. This intricately-designed piece comes in the original gilt-tooled fitted leather board box that is shaped in the form of a book.
Price: estimated between £10,000 and £15,000
Available: At Christie's Interiors- Style and Spirit sale, South Kensington, London on November 20
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Price: On request
Available: By order only
*Alcantara® and Corian® are registered trademarks which do not belong to Cartier
PORCELAIN WARFARE
This porcelain chess set is a remake of the classic Lladro Medieval set created in the 1980s. The design of this re-deco set transports you to an older era as the pieces have been inspired by the game as played in the West in the middle ages. The two teams shine smartly on the board, having been crafted from non-glazed black and white porcelain, with platinum lustre in shiny and matte finish. It will not only add to the decor of your living room but also allow you to win any chess challenge with smooth moves allowed by the felt cover at the base of the pieces. The porcelain knights come with a chessboard has been crafted from a special non-breakable thick glass with polished edges.
Price: Rs 150,000
Available: At Lladro stores across the country
HIGH ON FUN, HIGH ON FASHION
For those who share a passion for chess and for luxury living, Hermes' giant-sized chess set is a must-buy. Measuring approximately 3 feet across, this giant set has been crafted from rosewood, mahogany and clemence taurillon leather - the very same leather that is used to design Hermes' signature handbags. The set, which is functional, fun and fashionable, features 32 oversize pieces that glide over a 95-cm square leather mat.
Price: on request
Available: By order only. For queries, get in touch with Hermes India, 15 A Horniman Circle
LV IN BLACK AND WHITE
Classic vintage - this is the best way to describe the Louis Vuitton chess set. Be it chess, checkers, cards, dominos or roulette, the brand has been creating iconic game symbols since the 1930s. The company even created a video recently, All Aboard Games, with Ill Studio to showcase the evolution of the LV-designed board games over the years - from the classic pool table to the chess set, whose pattern recalls the iconic Damier print from 1888.
Price: on request
Available: By order only
SHATRANJ KE KHILARI
The chess set was as integral to the narrative as the two nobles playing mind games with each other. The film's producer Suresh Jindal recalls the history of the set used in the film: "It was a pure-carved ivory chess set dating back to the 17th/18th century. We had borrowed it from ad-man Bal Mundkur, who had a huge collection of chess sets. People at that time would go out of the way to help Satyajit Ray, being the towering personality that he was.And since he had a background in advertising, he knew of Mundkur's collection. We returned the set after the shoot; it was very expensive. Today the piece must be valued at several lakhs."
This exceptionally large ivory figural chess set created in early 19th century Canton screams oriental opulence. The white king and queen are modelled on George III and Queen Charlotte, while the red-stained side has been created in the style of imperial rulers, complete with bishops as mandarins, knights on horseback and rooks as elephants surmounted by mahouts and turrets. Part of Christie's upcoming Interiors- Style and Spirit sale, this set has been taken from famous chess player and writer Gareth Williams' personal collection. This intricately-designed piece comes in the original gilt-tooled fitted leather board box that is shaped in the form of a book.
Price: estimated between £10,000 and £15,000
Available: At Christie's Interiors- Style and Spirit sale, South Kensington, London on November 20
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Crafted from black lacquered sycamore wood with shadings delicately fading from black to light grey, this limited edition chess set reflects Cartier's art de vivre. Embellished with red garnet and mother-of-pearl cabochons, the Dragon decor Chinese chess set has been created using fine leathers, metals, lacquer and marquetry and boasts of palladium finish details. The interiors of this exclusive set of 10 pieces is in red Alcantara* while the chips are in black Corian*.
Price: On request
Available: By order only
*Alcantara® and Corian® are registered trademarks which do not belong to Cartier
PORCELAIN WARFARE
This porcelain chess set is a remake of the classic Lladro Medieval set created in the 1980s. The design of this re-deco set transports you to an older era as the pieces have been inspired by the game as played in the West in the middle ages. The two teams shine smartly on the board, having been crafted from non-glazed black and white porcelain, with platinum lustre in shiny and matte finish. It will not only add to the decor of your living room but also allow you to win any chess challenge with smooth moves allowed by the felt cover at the base of the pieces. The porcelain knights come with a chessboard has been crafted from a special non-breakable thick glass with polished edges.
Price: Rs 150,000
Available: At Lladro stores across the country
HIGH ON FUN, HIGH ON FASHION
For those who share a passion for chess and for luxury living, Hermes' giant-sized chess set is a must-buy. Measuring approximately 3 feet across, this giant set has been crafted from rosewood, mahogany and clemence taurillon leather - the very same leather that is used to design Hermes' signature handbags. The set, which is functional, fun and fashionable, features 32 oversize pieces that glide over a 95-cm square leather mat.
Price: on request
Available: By order only. For queries, get in touch with Hermes India, 15 A Horniman Circle
LV IN BLACK AND WHITE
Classic vintage - this is the best way to describe the Louis Vuitton chess set. Be it chess, checkers, cards, dominos or roulette, the brand has been creating iconic game symbols since the 1930s. The company even created a video recently, All Aboard Games, with Ill Studio to showcase the evolution of the LV-designed board games over the years - from the classic pool table to the chess set, whose pattern recalls the iconic Damier print from 1888.
Price: on request
Available: By order only
SHATRANJ KE KHILARI
The chess set was as integral to the narrative as the two nobles playing mind games with each other. The film's producer Suresh Jindal recalls the history of the set used in the film: "It was a pure-carved ivory chess set dating back to the 17th/18th century. We had borrowed it from ad-man Bal Mundkur, who had a huge collection of chess sets. People at that time would go out of the way to help Satyajit Ray, being the towering personality that he was.And since he had a background in advertising, he knew of Mundkur's collection. We returned the set after the shoot; it was very expensive. Today the piece must be valued at several lakhs."