TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS & MATERIALS
Material: Smoke and clear crystal
Chess pieces: 32 handcrafted crystal pieces
Chessboard: Clear and smoke crystal
Size (cm): Chess pieces H 15 / Chessboard 42 × 42
Size (in): Chess pieces H 5.9 / Chessboard 16.5 × 16.5
Type: Crystal Chess Set
Totally handmade crystal — mouth-blown, hand-cut and hand-polished in Italy
Smoke & Clear Crystal Chess Set with 32 Handcrafted Pieces
The Smoke & Clear Crystal Chess Set transforms one of the world's most enduring strategy games into a sculptural composition of handcrafted crystal. Every element has been designed around the visual dialogue between transparent and smoke crystal, creating a playing surface where contrast is achieved through the material itself rather than colour.
The crystal chessboard measures 42 × 42 cm and is constructed from removable crystal ground cubes. This distinctive structure introduces depth and architectural precision while preserving the familiar layout of the traditional chessboard.
Thirty-two handcrafted crystal chess pieces complete the composition. Formed individually without moulds, each figure retains subtle variations created during the hand-shaping process, giving every king, queen, bishop, knight, rook and pawn its own unique identity while remaining perfectly balanced as a complete set.
The opposing armies are distinguished by clear and smoke crystal, allowing the pieces to remain visually harmonious while immediately recognisable throughout the game. Sandblasted bases introduce a refined tactile contrast beneath the polished crystal, making every move comfortable and controlled.
Beyond its role as a playable chess set, the composition functions as a decorative centrepiece where craftsmanship, geometry and transparency become equally important. Whether arranged for play or displayed within an interior, the set reveals the artistic possibilities of handcrafted crystal.
This crystal chess set combines 32 handcrafted crystal chess pieces with a removable crystal chessboard built from clear and smoke crystal ground cubes. The contrast between the two crystal tones creates a refined interpretation of the classic game. Designed as both a playable chess set and a sculptural decorative object, it unites handcrafted crystal, architectural composition and timeless strategy within a single luxury creation.
THE ARTISTRY OF MATERIALS
Clear crystal introduces brilliance, transparency and visual openness throughout the chessboard and one complete set of playing pieces. Its polished surfaces enhance the precision of every contour while allowing light to travel naturally through the composition.
Smoke crystal creates a deeper visual presence that defines the opposing side without relying on artificial colour. Combined with clear crystal, it establishes a balanced contrast that gives the chessboard and every handcrafted piece remarkable depth and elegance.
EXCLUSIVITY & HERITAGE
Presented as part of the G.P.Grant Crystal Selection, this crystal chess set represents the meeting of intellectual tradition and contemporary crystal artistry. Every handcrafted figure and every removable crystal element contributes to a collectible composition created for those who appreciate both exceptional craftsmanship and timeless design.
Crafted in Italy by Mario Cioni, the set reflects generations of specialist crystalworking expertise expressed through mouth-blown, hand-cut and hand-polished techniques. It may bear the original Mario Cioni maker's mark as confirmation of its authentic Italian origin.
