3.6" Herman Ohme Minimalist Chess Pieces - Weighted Ebonised Boxwood

About Herman Ohme Minimalist Chess Pieces

Looking to buy Herman Ohme Minimalist Chess Pieces for a clean, modern setup—or comparing Herman Ohme Minimalist Chess Pieces for sale? This faithful homage to Herman Ohme’s minimalist chess piece designs profile swaps the original plastics for hand-crafted graded boxwood, with the dark army beautifully ebonised. Each piece is weighted and creative chess pieces finished with green felt for a planted, confident feel on the board.

Detailed Description Herman Ohme Minimalist Chess Pieces

The set preserves Ohme’s modern grammar—streamlined silhouettes that read instantly over the board—while elevating materials and finish. Artisans handcraft every man from graded boxwood, ebonising the dark side and polishing on a buffing wheel for a smooth, satin sheen. Bases are weighted and felted to protect your board and improve stability during rapid play. If you’re browsing Herman Ohme Minimalist Chess Pieces and prefer a hand-finished wood interpretation, this edition is an easy to buy Herman Ohme Minimalist Chess Pieces choice for daily use.

Upgrading from old chess pieces that feel too light or plasticky? The weighted, felted bases make an immediate difference in stability and touch.

What’s included

• 34 cool chess pieces (dark: ebonised boxwood; light: boxwood)
  

• Weighted, green-felt bases; hand-polished finish
  

• Recommended board squares: 50–55 mm (1.96"–2.16")

Collectors’ note. Fans of chess antiques will appreciate how the pared-back geometry nods to mid-century design while staying thoroughly play-ready. The minimalist look pairs as well with contemporary desks as with an antique chess table, giving your setup a quietly curated feel.

Specifications Herman Ohme Minimalist Chess Pieces

Chessmen — Dimensions

Materials & Build

• Wood combination: Ebonised Boxwood / Boxwood
  

• Total set weight (approx.): 1.9 lb (850 g)
  

• Bases: Weighted, green felt
  

• Recommended square size: 50–55 mm (1.96"–2.16")
  

• Unusual Chess Pieces included: 34

Shipping Information Herman Ohme Minimalist Chess Pieces

We pack and hand off orders within two business days. International delivery typically arrives within ten business days depending on destination. A tracking link is provided after dispatch. Customs duties/VAT (if applicable) are paid by the recipient; if a parcel returns due to unpaid charges, the return freight may be deducted from the refund.

World Chess Guarantee Herman Ohme Minimalist Chess Pieces

Exchanges and returns can be made within 14 days of delivery. Unused items must be returned with their original packing and tags. Return shipping is paid by the customer. For EU customers, a prepaid return label may be provided; its cost will be deducted from the refund. After being received, refunds are processed within 1-2 business days; banks usually complete posting within 1-3 business days.

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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