1923 Bauhaus Chess Set

About 1923 Bauhaus Chess Set

The 1923 Bauhaus Chess Set is a masterpiece of modernism, which reinvents the classic design of chess. This roll up chess set is based on the visionary idea of Josef Hartwig in the Bauhaus school and each piece becomes a study of geometric functionality, with square pawns, L-shaped knights, and simplified forms that are evocative of motion through shape. This is a sophisticated homage to game design and philosophic aesthetics, and a perfect gift to any collector, design-afficionado, and chess-player.

Detailed Description 1923 Bauhaus Chess Set

This 1923 Bauhaus Chess Set for sale features pieces handcrafted from natural and ebonised boxwood, reflecting the core Bauhaus principle: form follows function. Each of them is sculpted to reflect how it moves on the board—a combination of symbolism and clarity. Although it has a minimalist design, the set is perfectly functional and tournament-legal in size.

The set is also accompanied by a 12.6 inches x 12.6 inches folding board made of ebony and maple, which provides the set with a beautiful contrast and squares of 40 mm. The wood grain texture is enhanced by the matte surface treatment, which is smooth to the touch and sufficiently fine to carry around while still being elegant enough to be presented.

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This is the ideal choice for those who want to buy 1923 Bauhaus Chess Set that serves both as a playable set and as a statement piece of functional art.

Shipping Information 1923 Bauhaus Chess Set

This product ships from India. International delivery might take up to 10 business days, while orders are processed in 2 business days. Tracking is provided after dispatch. Buyers are responsible for any customs duties or taxes; if refused, the return shipping cost will be deducted from the refund.

World Chess Guarantee 1923 Bauhaus Chess Set

If an item is unused and in its original packaging, it may be returned within 14 days of delivery. Return shipping is paid by the buyer. For EU customers, prepaid return labels may be offered (deducted from refund). Refunds are processed within 1–2 business days upon return receipt, with 1–3 additional days for bank processing.

A wooden board and boxwood pieces will outlast you if you keep two things away from them: water and extremes. Everything below follows from that.

The board

Keep it dry. Water lifts veneer and swells solid wood; a spilled glass should be wiped at once. Keep it out of direct sun and away from radiators, air conditioners and fans: heat and dry air make wood shrink, humidity makes it swell, and a board that lives next to a heater will eventually gap at the joints.

Dust it with a dry, soft cloth. Smudges and fingerprints come off with a cloth that is barely damp. If the surface feels sticky, wipe it dry. Once a month or so, a little beeswax or a furniture polish such as 3M keeps the lacquered boards looking new; our boards have a melamine lacquer that takes polish well.

The pieces

Boxwood wants the same thing as the board: no damp, no heat. Store the set in its box or pouch, not on a windowsill. Do not use polish on the pieces; a dry cloth is all they need. A piece that has taken a knock can be re-felted; write to us.

Folding and travel boards

Close them with the pieces inside their compartment, not loose on the board. Magnets do not mind temperature, but the felt does mind damp, so dry a travel set that has been in the rain before it goes back in the bag.

If something has gone wrong with a set, see the warranty or write to shop@worldchess.com.

Orders over $300 ship free to the US, UK and EU. Return any order within 14 days of delivery.

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