Fantasy Chess Pieces as a Distinctive Decor Highlight
Who says chess boards have to be hidden away in a cupboard after the game? For us, a chess set is a central element of your interior decor. Our customers often choose their sets not just for playability but for the atmosphere they create in a room. A fantasy chess board with a glass top supported by dragons or ruins instantly draws every eye in the room.
Particularly popular are our extraordinary chess boards, which – with their three-dimensional design, such as battlefields set in rocky landscapes – create a sense of depth that conventional boards simply lack. If you want to show your passion for the medieval era, Norse mythology or the world of the elves, a themed set is the perfect choice.
Unique Chess Sets – From Vikings to Greek Mythology: Your Selection
At Figuren-Shop we care about details you'll search for in vain at standard suppliers. Take a look, for example, at our bestselling Viking set in wood-look finish by Veronese – you can feel the Nordic power in every single piece. If you prefer something more classical but still striking, the Crusaders in black versus white or the elegant knight set in gold and silver are ideal.
For fans of the classical world, the Greek mythology set offers a small journey back in time, while the "Water vs Fire" fantasy chess set (also from the quality brand Veronese) places elemental forces directly in your hands. These distinctive chess boards and pieces are often so finely worked that you could almost call them miniature sculptures.
Fantasy Chess with a Distinctive Look & Feel
A decisive factor when buying is the feel in your hand. Most of our fantasy chess pieces are made from high-quality polyresin (cold-cast stone) or finished in elegant cold-cast bronze.
- Feel & weight: these materials give the pieces a pleasant heft and a stability that's important for a smooth playing experience.
- Craftsmanship: many of our sets, especially those from Veronese, are richly hand-painted. That ensures every piece is a one-off with its own character.
- Care tip: to keep the colours of your Gothic chess set vibrant for years, simply dust the pieces with a dry brush. Avoid harsh cleaning agents and prolonged direct sunlight to protect the material.
How to Find the Right Chess Pieces and Boards
Avoid the typical mistake of focusing only on the design of the pieces. Make sure the size of your fantasy chess pieces harmonises with the chess board – with our complete sets, of course, this is already perfectly matched for you. Think ahead about where the set should stand: as a centrepiece on the coffee table, sets with integrated drawers for the pieces work well, while purely decorative show-stoppers are often best displayed in an illuminated cabinet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the piece sets compatible with the separately available boards?
That depends on the square size of the board and the base size of the pieces. Most pieces have a base of 2.5–3.5 cm, while the wood, faux leather and eco-leather boards have square sizes of 4–5 cm. The exact measurements are listed on each product page, so you can check the combination in advance.
What's the difference between cold-cast stone and pewter chess pieces?
Cold-cast stone pieces are cast and hand-painted – they allow for colourful, richly detailed design and are the more affordable option in this category. Pewter pieces are heavier, metallic and have a finer surface texture with a more classical, silvery aesthetic. The pewter sets are correspondingly more expensive and positioned at the higher end.
Which unique chess pieces work best as a gift?
Complete sets work especially well as gifts, because board and pieces already match perfectly. For fantasy fans, dragon, "Water vs Fire" or werewolf-vs-vampire themes are a great fit, while knights, Crusaders and Vikings lean more towards medieval and historical tastes. That way, every chess set becomes a real highlight for the recipient.
