Skyline Chess New York Acrylic Chess Set with Wood Map Board

Architecture you can play: New York in miniature, as a full 32-piece acrylic chess set.

The Skyline Chess New York Edition turns New York’s skyline into chess pieces. The pieces are New York’s landmarks, including a Brownstone House, the Guggenheim, the Flatiron, the Chrysler Building, the Empire State Building and One World Trade Center.

Skyline Chess was founded by two London-based architectural designers who pit the world’s great buildings against each other. This set comes with a hand-printed wooden map board (15 x 15 inches) and a presentation box, ready to play or display.

Specifications

• Brand: Skyline Chess
• Edition: New York Edition
• Pieces: 32-piece set, injection-moulded acrylic; double-weighted pieces with soft felt bases
• Landmarks: a Brownstone House, the Guggenheim, the Flatiron, the Chrysler Building, the Empire State Building and One World Trade Center
• Piece colors: Black and white
• Board: Hand-printed wooden map board
• Board dimensions: 15 x 15 in, 0.35 in thick
• Set weight: Not published by the distributor
• Packaging: Presentation box
• Package dimensions: 16 x 16 x 2 in (box)
• Item number (MPN): SKC054
• EAN: 5060822520075

Features

• 32-piece set, injection-moulded acrylic; double-weighted pieces with soft felt bases
• Black and white sides
• Hand-printed wooden map board, 15 x 15 x 0.35 in
• Presentation box, 16 x 16 x 2 in

Best for

A coffee table, library, office or entry console where guests will pick it up. A natural gift for architects, designers and anyone who loves New York. Other Skyline Chess sets we carry: London vs New York Acrylic Chess Set with Marble Hatch Board, London vs New York Acrylic Chess Set with Black & White Hatch Board, New York vs Los Angeles Acrylic Chess Set with Marble Hatch Board, New York vs Los Angeles Acrylic Chess Set with Wood Hatch Board.

Who this is not for

• Tournament players who need classic Staunton pieces: every piece is a building, so it takes a game or two to learn the line-up.
• Anyone short on space: the board is 15 inches square and the box 16 inches.
• Buyers who need an exact weight: the distributor doesn’t publish it for the acrylic sets.

Why we carry it

We’ve been curating design-led pieces since 2009, and Skyline Chess is the kind of object we look for: a real, playable chess set that also works as sculpture. We list it from the brand’s US distributor, with the distributor’s item number and barcode.

Buy once: durability and care

Our advice (the distributor doesn’t publish care instructions): dust the acrylic pieces with a soft, dry cloth; avoid solvents and abrasive cleaners, which can cloud acrylic. Keep the board out of direct sun and away from spills.

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Skyline Chess New York Edition board, and will it fit my coffee table?

The board is 15 x 15 inches and 0.35 inch thick. Allow a clear 16-inch square or more so captured pieces have somewhere to go. The box measures 16 x 16 x 2 inches.

Are the Skyline Chess New York Edition pieces heavy enough to play with?

The acrylic pieces are double-weighted and have soft felt bases. The distributor doesn’t publish the set’s weight; expect it to be far lighter than the stainless steel editions.

Which buildings are in the Skyline Chess New York Edition?

This edition includes a Brownstone House, the Guggenheim, the Flatiron, the Chrysler Building, the Empire State Building and One World Trade Center.

Does the Skyline Chess New York Edition come with a board and a box?

Yes. Each set comes complete with a hand-printed wooden map board and a presentation box.

How should I clean the Skyline Chess New York Edition?

Our advice (the distributor doesn’t publish care instructions): dust the acrylic pieces with a soft, dry cloth; avoid solvents and abrasive cleaners, which can cloud acrylic. Keep the board out of direct sun and away from spills.

Can I order several Skyline Chess New York Edition sets for corporate gifts?

Yes. Contact our trade team for multiple sets or project orders; we’ve worked with designers and trade clients since 2009.

Gifting, trade & project orders

Buying for a hotel, restaurant, bar or corporate gift program? MetropolitanDecor has served designers and trade clients since 2009. Contact us for multiple sets and project quotes.

Shipping

In-stock items ship in 2–3 business days from the United States.

Please note: Because this item is made to order or specially sourced, it is final sale.