The Regency Chess Company Mid Brown The Isle Of Lewis Italian Briarwood Chess Set

The Regency Chess Company

Created from laser scans of the originals. Chessmen crafted from crushed stone resin. Beautiful 23.6-inch large chessboard. Dark Walnut Burl and elmwood veneers. p>Please note that until August 2026, this set comes with the National Museum of Scotland chessmen. A luxurious Isle of Lewis chess set featuring museum reproductions and a stunning Italian Dark Walnut burl board - historic, iconic, and exquisitely crafted. This supremely luxurious chess set combines the legendary Isle of Lewis chessmen with our beautiful Italian Briarwood chessboard. The chessmen are a precise reproduction of the original Isle of Lewis chessmen. They have been produced from laser scans of the original pieces that are stored and cared for by two prominent Museums. The Lewis chess pieces have become an iconic legend and remain one of the most famous and original designs of chess pieces. It is said that the chessmen originated from Norway but remained undiscovered for hundreds of years. It wasn't until 1831 that they were found by accident near the sea on the Isle of Lewis, Scotland. Some have argued that the figures were actually intended for a different game, and plenty of discussion rages on the origins of the pieces. Despite the arguments and opinions, these pieces are now firmly accepted as being chessmen in the conventional sense. The original pieces remain in the United Kingdom and are on display for all to see. These precise reproductions give you a chance to own a piece of history and enjoy a game of chess in the presence of their majesty and splendour.