ERCOLANO Italian Inlaid Wood Chess Box 'Sofia'

Sofia Wood Chess Box

Inlaid chess handmade wooden box.

A mixture of attention and ease of manner, of luxury and naturalness. Sofia conceals surprising artistic contents utilizing them with sought after detail. A personality which re-interprets the art of the italian living, coupling the creative fancy with the harmony of the proportions and the warmth of the shape.

Exterior: inlaid veneer in Sophia line, high gloss finish
Interior: lined in plush cream velvet with compartments beneath chess board for chess pieces
Wood/Materials: composition of exotic woods, gold hardware
Dimensions: 39 x 39 x 10cm / 15 3⁄4 x 15 3⁄4 x 4 inches
Accessories: chess board and chess pieces (chess pieces size 76mm)
Weight: 7.1kg / 15,64 lbs

Presented in a draw-string felt bag and an Ercolano Art Decor box

Handcrafted in Sorrento, Italy.

History
These boxes have been created by hand, piece by piece. A true work of Art not only because of the precious woods used in making them but also for the exquisite creativity of design and originality of their composition.

The Art of inlay (marquetry) dates from the 15th century and originated in Sorrento, Italy, a beautiful town located in the bay of Naples. The technique has remained unchanged over the centuries. Marquetry, or in Italian "Intarsia" is created by layering various sheets of wood (veneer), of different colours, fastened one on top of the other. Elm, white poplar, briar, rosewood are some of the exotic woods used.

In each box is mounted a precision musical movement made in Switzerland. A timeless heirloom that will be treasured forever.