Art Deco Ebonised Boxwood Chess Pieces - 8.9cmEbonised boxwood chessmen. 8. 9cm tall king. Unique contemporary design. The Art Deco chessmen represent a very modern take on the design of chess pieces. With their angular shapes and contrasting wood colours, they provide a great option for a contemporary household. Crafted from solid boxwood, the black pieces go through a process known as ebonisation, which turns the boxwood into a jet black colour, imitating the appearance of real ebony, without