Black and White Chessboard

​Beautiful, handmade black and white chessboard. Featuring 2" squares made from thermally modified oak and white maple, the corners of the squares are beveled for a premium look. The trim is made from 1.5" thick white maple, with a slight bevel on the top edge and two thin walnut inlays on the side. 

What is "thermally modified" wood?

Some wood species can be baked at a specific temperature and duration to completely change the color of the wood. Red Oak is one of these species, and by going through this process, the color changes from a light pink color to an incredibly dark, rich, almost charcoal color. Using this process allows us to offer the deep color and contrast of black walnut with the unique grain and features of quarter-sawn oak, which is a highly sought-after wood which was used heavily in the Victorian era for it's beauty.

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