Wood Chess Sets
Sturdy, solid and classic are the main
characteristics that many people love and are all part of the great selection
of Wood Chess sets. Wood seems to be the preferred material for
many chess enthusiast because they like the weight of the pieces as well as
the beautiful natural look.
There is an assortment of different types of
wood used to create chessmen. The distinct grains and appearance
of the Rosewood pieces have made this choice one of the most popular by far. The
birdseye maple and ebony finish with the soft rounded curves on each carved
piece make it one of the classiest solid looks. The substantial
look and feel of the wood with metal combination chess pieces also offer a
really attractive appearance and a rock solid weighted feel. The
selection of materials can include any of the rosewood, boxwood, maple, ebony,
sheesham, hazelnut and ebony combinations with boards in these same classic
finishes or in a stately looking pressed leather on some sets.
A traditional look is offered with these Wood
chess sets and the feel is one of quality construction. The
handsome appearance of the wood grain in the finish of each piece make
these chess figures one of the most popular styles historically and still a
favorite today.
