Materials · Acer
Maple Wood
Bright, clean, and subtle — a canvas for precise detail, contrast squares, and fine inlay.
Maple is light in every sense: pale in colour, fine in grain, and quietly luminous.
Its smooth, even texture makes it the ideal partner for darker woods, providing the light squares of a chessboard or the bright lines of an inlay. Some maple carries a shimmering figure prized by makers.
Why we use maple
Maple\'s fine grain takes crisp detail, making it perfect for precise inlay and contrast against sheesham, walnut, or rosewood.
Care
Protect from prolonged sunlight, which can shift its tone, and refresh gently with natural oil. See maple\'s contrast at work in our chess collection.
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Why is maple used for chessboards?
Its pale colour and fine grain make maple ideal for the light squares of a board and for crisp inlay against darker woods.
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D'autres bois que nous travaillons
Sheesham
Tons chocolat profonds, grain spectaculaire et durabilité remarquable. Le sheesham — Dalbergia sissoo — est le cœur chaleureux de l'atelier LEGNORY.
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Walnut
Rich, chocolate-brown timber with a fine, rippling figure — prized for its depth and quiet, understated luxury.
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Oak
Pale, open-grained, and honest. Oak ages to a golden patina that only improves with years of handling.
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