MIM Studio Concrete Chess Set

If you consider yourself a chess aficionado with a penchant for awesome design, the team at MIM Studio have got something for you with their superb looking Concrete Chess Set. Elevated considerably above the norm from an aesthetic perspective, this eye-catching set will make a real focal point for any room and be a talking point for all who see it. Chess is an incredibly refined game and this is the sort of design that does it justice in our opinion here at Coolector HQ.

This MIM Studio Concrete Chess Set retails for $412 which, needless to say, makes it considerably more expensive than your average board and pieces but, quite frankly, you’re unlikely to find any cooler offerings than this anywhere out there. The so-called Arena concrete chess set by Material Immaterial Studio is a contemporary take on the age-old game of chess and the board’s design is directly inspired by the architecture of Roman amphitheaters, where spectators would gather to watch the clash between the gladiators – something which makes it all the more impressive visually.

MESMERISING DESIGN

This is unquestionably one of the most striking chess sets you’re likely to encounter and each of the chess pieces wear architectural armour, that is designed to represent their position in the army. While two powerful armies battle on the board, a horde of spectators gather on the concrete stands of the Arena. The game begins at dawn with the first ray of light hitting the marked floor where the chess pieces on both sides hold ground and take positions for the action to start.

It is pretty incredible to see how light and shadow accentuate MIM Studio’s Concrete Chess Set’s features and showcase the chess pieces’ details with the ever-changing daylight. Place the Arena board near a window to experience the dramatic play of light and shadow throughout the day. The depths and modulations in the surfaces of the board are accentuated with these shadows. Simple and asymmetric forms give them a rhythm as they spread across the ground.

The marked floor of this brilliant chess set governs the positions of the chessmen who wear architectural armour, each representing their position in the army. As the chessmen move fiercely, they are accompanied by their shadows, each playing their own distinct battle visually. If chess is your game and you want to make a push the boat out purchase, it will be extremely difficult to top this awesome offering from MIM Studio.

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