Cubist chess

An apparent inspiration by the Czech cubism draws from Pavel Janák´s architecture and furniture designs from the era between 1911 and 1913. This piece of work is a homage to the Czech avant-garde, which at the beginning of the 20th century created a style, that significantly influenced the modern art and design. The complicated demands on production are backed up by a high-quality craftsmanship with an emphasis on details.

Technical description

The chess is solely hand-made from maple. The richness of black tones is achieved by a complicated method of steaming with a mordant. The surface of the chessboard was designed with the technique of marquetry. It is varnished and polished to high gloss. It is an authorial original, only two specimens exist.