On A Safari | Handcrafted Chess Table from Africa

Ever dreamed of playing chess on a safari? I can’t promise you zebras and lions but I can promise you good old fashioned fun.

This handcrafted chess table from Africa features an inlaid elephant design, $295. 

21 x 21 x 21

Old-fashioned Fun | Vintage Hand Crafted Chess Set

Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Thankfully the Queen’s Gambit level of quarantine is long gone but that doesn’t mean we can’t still take pleasure in some good old-fashioned fun, like a game of chess or a nice puzzle.

This vintage chess set was hand crafted from marble in Mexico City, 1960. 

13.5 x 13.5

$249

The Queen's Gambit | Handcrafted Marble and Fossil Stone Chess Set

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If you haven’t watched the drama miniseries The Queen’s Gambit on Netflix yet, have you been living under a rock?

This handcrafted marble and fossil stone chess set conveniently comes with an idyllic storage case.

16 x 16

$269

Strategic Square-down | Large Onyx and Marble Chess Set Handcrafted in Pakistan

Large chess set handcrafted in Pakistan

Because your dad let you stay up late to play chess with him as a youth, you now do the same for your son. There is nothing like bonding over a strategic square-down.

This large chess set was handcrafted in Pakistan from  multi green onyx and white marble. 

16 x 16 

$249

Toot Your Own | Handmade Horn Chess Set

Handmade Bone Chess Set

Now you no longer have to toot your own horn over your impressive chess skills. You can do so with another!

This one of a kind horn chess set was handmade.

17 3/4 in x 17 3/4 in

$195

All the King's Horses | Handcrafted Marble Chess Set

Handcrafted Marble Chess Set

Playing chess on your iPhone may help pass the time on your long commute, but it isn't nearly as satisfying as killing your opponent's Knight with your bare hands. Check mate.

This chess set was handcrafted from black and white marble.

12 in x 12 in

$169

Vintage Gifts & Who To Give Them To

Vintage Gifts & Who To Give Them To

It’s that time of year again - the shortest day of the year is on it’s way and western culture has long celebrated this event with the tradition of gift giving.  Whether you’re a Kwanza, Festivus, Hanukkah or even Christmas fan, giving the coolest gift means you can finish the year as a total legend!

While your family and friends are taking it easy with Amazon online, you can stand out with a gift that just screams “I actually spent my time thinking about you and getting something unique that you’re going to love!”  That dear reader, is what this time of year is supposed to be about.

We’ve grouped types of people into five different categories and come up with unique but inexpensive gifts that will show just how much you care, deeply about the intended recipient.

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Good Old Fashioned Fun | Marble Chess Set

Marble Chess Set

Make your house a "technology free zone" this holiday season. As soon as someone arrives, ask them to drop their phones in a basket. Once they discover how fun "good old fashioned fun" can be they won't miss their phones at all.

This marble chess set was hand carved. 

12 in wide x 12 in tall

$150