Dal Rossi Isle of Lewis Chess Pieces with 50cm Wooden Chess Board with Storage Drawers - initial position
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L2229DR & L2299DR

Isle of Lewis Chess Set with Storage Drawers

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Isle of Lewis Chess Set - 50 cm Walnut Finish Wooden board with Drawers and Isle of Lewis Themed Polyresin Chess Pieces

The Isle of Lewis Chess Set with Storage Drawers brings a piece of history to your home. This themed set features detailed Polyresin chessmen inspired by one of the most iconic archaeological discoveries in the world of chess. The Dal Rossi Italy board combines a rich Walnut-style finish with two built-in drawers, allowing the pieces to be tucked away easily when not in play. Themed in a distinctive medieval style, the pieces have expressive faces and sculptural details that give the game a character all its own.

The Isle of Lewis Chess Set History: On a fateful day in 1831 a resident of the Isle of Lewis discovered that a sand bank had collapsed, revealing a large chest of buried treasure. Inside the chest were ninety-three carved chess pieces that are today known as the isle of Lewis chessmen. The haul contained what are believed to be pieces from five different chess sets – sixteen kings & queens, fifteen bishops, fifteen, knights on horse back, twelve castles and nineteen pawns. One of the most loved quirks of these pieces are the expressions on the faces of the characters – the queens, knights and rooks have almost comical looks on their faces. It is thought that these amazing pieces were hand carved in Norway from whales teeth and walrus ivory around 1150 AD and remained buried for hundreds of years after they were either lost or hidden. Some have speculated that the pieces may have been lost whilst sailing from Norway to Viking settlements in Ireland.

Materials

  • Chessboard: Wooden board with Walnut-style veneer and two side drawers
  • Chess Pieces: Polyresin molded themed pieces

Specifications

  Chess Set
Board Size 50cm
Square Size 50mm
King Height 85mm
King Base 45mm x 30mm
Weight Single Weighted
 

Why Choose This Set

This is a great option for anyone who wants their chessboard to be more than just a game—something with history, charm, and lasting conversation value. The two drawers offer a practical way to store your pieces, while the themed design adds a strong sense of personality and heritage to the set.

Dal Rossi brand is known for bringing together elegant finishes and practical designs since 1980.

Perfect For

  • Chess lovers drawn to history and themed sets
  • Gifting with a strong story and sense of character
  • Display in homes or studies with classic décor
  • Chess lovers looking for a complete set with storage
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