Inlaid Wooden Chess Set with Pewter Metal Pieces – 12 Inch Set There are plenty of chess sets out there that are good, but why get good when you can get breathtaking. That’s right, take one look at this medium sized chess set and you’ll be at a loss for words. This chess set is one of the nicest ones we have. The base is made out of wood with a dark cherry finish. The orange burl wood chess board and border complement the storage compartment nicely with their rich colors and fine attention to details. What puts the cherry on top are the chess pieces that come with this set. The pieces are metal with a good weight, giving you a much more powerful feeling when you play. Board and pieces made in China in our own quality controlled factory. Lift up the lid and store the chess pieces. To protect the pieces and set, felt is lined on the bottom of each chess piece. Comes in retail packaging. Specifications ~ Set Dimensions: 12 x 12 x 3 in.Set Weight with Pieces: 3.64 lbsIndividual Board Squares: 1.2 x 1.2 in.Playable Game Area: 9.6 x 9.6 in.King Height: 2.5 in.King Base Diameter: 0.88 in.King Weight: 0.7 oz.Pawn Height: 1.38 in.Pawn Weight: 0.2 oz.Board Material: Burl and Ebony Wood (Wood Grown in Italy) with Birch Wood Base (Wood Grown in China)Chess Piece Material: Pewter Metal – We ship using USPS or Fedex from our warehouse in California. Orders over $50 or being shipped to a business address may require a signature upon receipt. Our goal is for you to be completely satisfied with your order and our service. If this is not the case, we would appreciate it if you would give us a chance to address your concerns before leaving us feedback. If you have had a pleasant experience with us, we would be grateful if you would leave us feedback and we will be happy to do the same.