Man Ray Chess Set

About Man Ray Chess Set

A modernist classic reborn, the Man Ray Chess Set translates movement into pure geometry—pyramids for kings, cones for queens, cubes for rooks, and spheres for pawns. If you’re looking to buy Man Ray Chess Set for a design-forward setup, this re-edition brings museum pedigree to everyday play.

Detailed Description Man Ray Chess Set

Created in 1920 from found studio objects, man ray chess replaces figurative forms with shapes you recognize at a glance. The knight, famously, is the finial of a violin—originally fashioned from a box of abandoned violin necks—while symbolic cues abound (an Egyptian king’s pyramid, a medieval conical headdress, an apothecary’s flask for the bishop).

This re-edition follows Man Ray’s intent and is based on a set in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. In this run, the pieces are turned in ebonized & natural boxwood; the companion IC Design Group board is solid beech with a satin finish. If you’re comparing a man ray chess set for sale across editions, this one is built for play yet reads like a sculptural tableau.

What’s included

• 32 chess pieces (ebonized boxwood / natural boxwood)
  

• Base pads in billiard cloth
  

• Optional/pictured: IC Design Group Beech board (sold separately)
  
  

Specifications Man Ray Chess Set

Chess Pieces

Matching Board (IC Design Group — sold separately)

Shipping Information Man Ray Chess Set

Shipped from the US — taxes and duties may apply to international orders. We pack and hand off orders within two business days. Depending on the location, international delivery usually takes 10 business days to arrive. 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 Man Ray Chess Set

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. Refunds take 1-2 business days to process once they are received, and banks typically finish posting within 1-3 business days.