Best Chess Set's mid-size, 12 inch Bancroft wooden chess board brings an understated elegance to each match you play with it. It is beautifully made but isn't overly ornate to the point of distraction. It features inlaid, precision cut wood squares that are made out of Maple and Rosewood lumber from the USA and China. Furthermore, the board lifts up to allow for easy storage of the 34 chess pieces inside the case. The metal pieces are made out of a durable zinc alloy with bronze and silver electroplated finish. In addition, they are padded on the bottom to protect your board. The king is 2.5 inches in height with a 1 inch diameter base. The total weight of this set with pieces comes in at 5.8 pounds. Please make sure to measure out our stated dimensions to see if they fit your needs before ordering. Comes in retail packaging. Best Chess Set is a California based company and this product is assembled in China in our own quality controlled factory.