Italian Modernist "Cylinder" Chess Set in Brushed Stainless Steel

A study in cold-touch metal and geometric repetition, this Italian Modernist set strips the game back to its essential forms. Eschewing traditional figures for a sharp, tubular language, it functions less like a game and more like an architectural landscape for the home.

The 32 cylindrical pieces—weighted in brushed stainless steel and matte black—are in perfect condition, relying on precision height and subtle incisions to mark their rank. Distinct from standard designs, they stand on a 29 x 29cm heavy-gauge steel plate etched with a unique rhythmic grid of dark, circular inlays. This circular motif mirrors the geometry of the pieces, creating a fluid, avant-garde aesthetic.

Significant in weight (1kg) and monumental in spirit, it remains a rare, unattributed find for the curated interior. While the pieces are pristine, the board shows light surface scratches consistent with its industrial character and age. Sourced in Italy and preserved in its original box.