Chess Set
Chess Set
Designed by D8 Studio
Modeled on the exacting standards of our beloved furniture, the Chess Set by District Eight combines the sheer beauty of materials with authentic inspirations from Vietnamese court attires of yore, resulting in unique pieces for keeps and magnetic hours of play. The chessboard is constructed of smoked oak and ash wood, meticulously hand-picked and refined to perfection, and equipped with cylindrical steel legs for weight support and easy pull. Cast in aluminum with brass and black finishing, the stylized pieces are padded with felt to provide sensory comfort for players.
Dimensions :
L44 W44 H5.3 – 17.3 cm
Oak & pine
L24 W40 H16 cm
Finishes
1. Chess board: Smoked oak & ash wood, blackened steel legs
2. Chess pieces: Aluminium with antique brass, blackened finishing
3. Container box: Oak & pine
District Eight
District Eight
District Eight is a workshop located in a refurbished colonial townhouse facing Saigon River. Founded in 2010, the firm is one of the first in Vietnam to merge design and build. District Eight was originally created to preserve and develop historically significant buildings, warehouses and objects in Ho Chi Minh City, the firm has rapidly expanded to include a production line of modern industrial furnishings that respond to environments, residential and commercial, locally and abroad. District Eight design and craft are focusing on the use of woods, cast irons and concrete. Among the favourite products are Ping Pong table, Lab Table Light and Le Loi Dining Table.