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The Herman Ohme Minimalist Chess Set pays a faithful and stylish tribute to Ohme's contemporary profile by combining natural boxwood and ebonized dark men for striking contrast and playability on a daily basis. If you’re browsing a Herman Ohme Minimalist Chess Set for sale, this matched bundle delivers weighted pieces, a borderless 50 mm board, and a coordinated wooden box.
Each man is hand-crafted from graded boxwood, with the dark side ebonised and hand-polished on a buffing wheel. Weighted, green-felted bases give a planted, quiet glide across the board. For buyers ready to buy Herman Ohme Minimalist Chess Set or seeking a tidy herman ohme minimalist chess set combo, the included 50 mm board keeps the footprint compact while preserving legibility.
Prefer an all-in-one upgrade? This herman ohme minimalist combo chess set aligns piece sizing, square size, and finishes—ideal for desks, studios, or minimalist interiors where clean geometry matters.
What’s included
34 weighted chess pieces (dark: ebonised boxwood; light: boxwood), green-felted bases
Golden Rosewood / Maple board without borders (50 mm squares)
Golden Rosewood storage box sized for the set
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Piece |
Height |
Base |
|
King |
3.6" (92 mm) |
1.4" (35 mm) |
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Queen |
3.5" (90 mm) |
1.4" (35 mm) |
|
Bishop |
3.1" (78 mm) |
1.2" (31 mm) |
|
Knight |
2.9" (73 mm) |
1.3" (32 mm) |
|
Rook |
2.5" (64 mm) |
1.2" (31 mm) |
|
Pawn |
2.1" (54 mm) |
1.1" (29 mm) |
Additional details
Wood combination: Ebonised Boxwood / Boxwood
Total set weight: ~1.9 lb (850 g)
Recommended board square size: 50–55 mm (1.96"–2.16")
Pieces included: 34 (extra queens included)
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Parameter |
Details |
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Overall size |
15.7" × 15.7" (40 × 40 cm) |
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Square size |
50 mm |
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Thickness |
~0.63" (16 mm) |
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Wood |
Golden Rosewood / Maple |
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Design |
Borderless, matte finish |
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Weight |
~5.3 lb (2,400 g) (±10% natural variance) |
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Recommended king base |
35–45 mm |
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Parameter |
Details |
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Exterior size (L × W × H) |
9" × 6" × 4" |
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Wood |
Golden Rosewood |
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Recommended piece size |
3"–4" kings |
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Weight |
~830 g (1.83 lb) |
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Contents |
Chess storage box |
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Keep the chessboard dry at all times, and avoid any form of exposure to water.
Water damages the board.
Keep the board away from extreme temperatures,humidity, an air conditioner, and a fan.
Humidity makes your board expand and contract.
Keep the chessboard away from direct sunlight or harsh artificial light to avoid damages.
If the chessboard gets scratched,clean the smudges with a little damp piece of fabric.
If the chessboard feels sticky, wipe with a piece of cloth.
Dust regularly using a dry, soft piece of fabric.
Use beeswax or 3M polish once a monthfor the shine of the board as the boards have HV melamine lacquer coating on them.
Keep chess pieces away from humidity and heat.
It can cause cracking, discolouration, and warping of chess pieces.
Do not use 3M polish for chessmen.
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