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Hand-Cast Resin London Brutalist Chess Set

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Create a bold architectural playing experience with this hand-cast resin London Brutalist chess set. Inspired by the raw concrete forms and mid-century architectural character of Brutalist London, this collectible set transforms notable city buildings into sculptural chess pieces. Designed for collectors, interiors, office styling, game rooms, and thoughtful gifting, it combines double-weighted resin pieces with a choice of statement boards for a distinctive and memorable playing experience.

Materials, Design & Dimensions

Type: Brutalist architectural chess set for playing, collecting, gifting, and interior display.
City Inspiration: Inspired by London’s Brutalist architecture and raw concrete building forms.
Design Concept: Each chess piece is shaped with architectural silhouettes inspired by notable Brutalist buildings in London.
Featured Landmarks: Includes London Brutalist-inspired forms such as Trellick Tower, Petty France, Centrepoint, and Cromwell Tower.
Piece Mapping: Alexandra Road Estate terraced housing as pawns, One Kemble Street as rooks, Trellick Tower as knights, Petty France as bishops, Centrepoint as queens, and Cromwell Tower as kings.
Piece Material: Hand-cast resin.
Craft: Each piece is hand-cast in the UK.
Set Contents: Complete 32-piece chess set with selected playing board and presentation box.
Piece Base: Double-weighted pieces with soft felt bases to help protect the board surface.
Board Options: Wood and Corian.
Wood Board: Hand screen-printed wooden playing board with a Brutalist-inspired graphic design.
Corian Board: Hand screen-printed Corian playing board featuring a Brutalist pattern inspired by the window fenestrations of Centre Point and One Kemble Street.
Board Dimensions: Supplier lists wood board format at approx. 380 × 380 × 9 mm / 14.96 × 14.96 × 0.35 in.
Packaging Dimensions: Approx. 420 × 220 × 50 mm / 16.54 × 8.66 × 1.97 in.
Variant Weight: Approx. 3.6 kg for Wood and approx. 7 kg for Corian.
Design Note: The set combines Brutalist London architectural forms with dark resin pieces and a graphic display-board presentation.

Playing Experience & Interior Use

Use: Ideal for chess play, home styling, office display, design collections, game rooms, and refined gifting.
Playing Feel: The double-weighted resin pieces create a stable, balanced, and satisfying playing experience.
Visual Character: Brutalist London-inspired architectural forms give the set a sculptural presence beyond a traditional chess board.
Board Style: Choose Wood for a warmer graphic board finish or Corian for a more architectural, stone-like surface.
Interior Placement: Works beautifully on coffee tables, console tables, desks, shelves, libraries, lounges, and design-led interiors.
Collector Appeal: A strong choice for architecture lovers, chess collectors, Brutalist design enthusiasts, and London-inspired interiors.
Effect: Turns a classic chess set into a refined design object inspired by the concrete forms and visual strength of Brutalist London.

Care & Features

Resin Pieces: Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth after handling to preserve the clean surface finish.
Board Care: Clean the board with a soft dry or slightly damp cloth only.
Surface Protection: Soft felt bases help reduce friction and protect the playing surface during use.
Wood Note: Wooden boards may show natural grain and surface variation.
Corian Note: Corian boards may show subtle surface variation from the hand screen-printed finish.
Handling: Lift and move the set carefully, especially when using the heavier Corian board option.
Avoid: Do not use abrasive cleaners, harsh chemicals, or soaking water on the pieces or board.

Packaging & Box Contents

Included: 32 hand-cast resin chess pieces, selected playing board, and presentation box.
Selected Board Option: Wood or Corian.
Piece Finish: Dark resin chess pieces with soft felt bases.
Board Finish: Hand screen-printed wooden board or hand screen-printed Corian board depending on the selected option.
Packaging: Supplied in a presentation box for protected storage and gifting.
Note: Decorative furniture, books, trays, and other styling accessories are not included unless stated separately.

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