Skyline Chess New York vs Los Angeles Acrylic Chess Set with Wood Hatch Board
Skyline Chess New York vs Los Angeles Acrylic Chess Set with Wood Hatch Board
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Architecture you can play: New York and Los Angeles in miniature, as a full 32-piece acrylic chess set.
The Skyline Chess New York vs Los Angeles Edition turns New York and Los Angeles’s best-known buildings into chess pieces. Each side is a city: New York’s architecture takes on Los Angeles’s.
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 hatch-pattern board (15 x 15 inches) and a presentation box, ready to play or display.
Specifications
- Brand: Skyline Chess
- Edition: New York vs Los Angeles Edition
- Pieces: 32-piece set, injection-moulded acrylic; double-weighted pieces with soft felt bases
- Landmarks: New York vs Los Angeles landmarks; the distributor does not list each building for this edition
- Piece colors: Black and white
- Board: Hand-printed wooden hatch-pattern 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)
- Piece heights: Los Angeles: King 7.13, Queen 6.26, Bishop 3.62, Knight 2.48, Rook 2.40, Pawn 1.42. New York: King 8.07, Queen 6.65, Bishop 5.08, Knight 2.44, Rook 1.93, Pawn 1.38 (as listed by the distributor, no unit stated)
- Item number (MPN): SKC963
- EAN: 5060822522949
Features
- 32-piece set, injection-moulded acrylic; double-weighted pieces with soft felt bases
- Black and white sides
- Hand-printed wooden hatch-pattern 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 and Los Angeles. Other Skyline Chess sets we carry: New York vs Los Angeles Acrylic Chess Set with Marble Hatch Board, 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 Acrylic Chess Set with Wood Map 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 vs Los Angeles 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 vs Los Angeles 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 vs Los Angeles Edition?
This edition pits New York’s architecture against Los Angeles’s. VICI, the US distributor, doesn’t list each building for this edition; the product photos show the full line-up.
Does the Skyline Chess New York vs Los Angeles Edition come with a board and a box?
Yes. Each set comes complete with a hand-printed wooden hatch-pattern board and a presentation box.
How should I clean the Skyline Chess New York vs Los Angeles 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 vs Los Angeles 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.
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