Custom Metal Chess Set with Glass Board and Storage Box in the style of Hermès, 1980s, Set of 33

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Description

High-quality custom chess set executed in the style of iconic late 20th-century luxury design, closely resembling the proportions and visual … Read more High-quality custom chess set executed in the style of iconic late 20th-century luxury design, closely resembling the proportions and visual language of Hermès chess sets from the 1980s.
The set features architectural metal chess pieces in two contrasting finishes - silver-toned and gold-toned - placed on a smoked glass playing board with applied metal square inlays. The board lifts to reveal two integrated compartments where the entire chess set is neatly stored.
The wooden presentation box is lined with green textile on the interior, while the reverse side is finished with a brown leather-like covering (possibly leatherette). The construction is solid and precise, clearly indicating professional manufacturing rather than a handmade one-off.
This is a refined and visually striking chess set that balances functionality with sculptural presence, ideal for collectors of design objects, luxury game sets, or high-end decorative pieces.

Style: Custom design in the style of Hermès
Period: c.1970s–1990s
Materials: Metal, glass, wood, textile lining
Dimensions
Overall box size:
• 31 × 31 cm (12.2 × 12.2 in)
Playing field:
• Glass surface with metal inlays: 24 × 24 cm (9.45 × 9.45 in)
Chess pieces (base size for all pieces):
• 15 × 15 mm (0.59 × 0.59 in)
Piece heights:
• Pawns: 23 mm (0.9 in)
• Knights: 35 mm (1.38 in)
• Queen and King: 67 mm (2.64 in)

Condition
Good vintage condition, consistent with age and use.
Both gold-toned knights show minor losses to the gold finish
The playing field shows light surface scratches on the metal inlays
No structural damage to the glass, box, or storage mechanism
All pieces are present and fit securely within the internal compartments
Overall, the set remains fully functional and visually impressive, with wear strictly limited to minor cosmetic signs of use. See less