Hobbies And Interests
Chess USA
The website ChessUSA.com boasts itself as America's largest chess store. The brick-and-mortar store - called Your Move - was established in 1978 and still stands in New York City. For those who aren't traveling the the Big Apple any time soon, ChessUSA also has a website that features an amazing treasure trove of chess-related items. A quick search of "glass chess sets" reveals a variety of boards and pieces, including frosted glass and multicolored glass, as well as glass-and-pewter sets and glass boards. The prices on this site run between $18 for the small multicolored set and $250 for a glass-and-pewter set.
American Chess Store
Not to be outdone, the American Chess Store advertises itself as having "affordable chess sets for every skill level." This company, based in Texas, reveals frosted sets - both big and small - yellow glass sets and even a stained glass set when the term "glass" is searched on its website. The company also has its own version of a pewter-and-glass set. The sets at American Chess Store run between $17 for a medium clear and frosted glass set to $130 for a pewter-and-glass set.
Pianki
If you're looking for something that is elegant and money isn't really a concern, then don't look any father than Pianki. Pianki describes itself as more than a commercial venture but rather an expression of a way of living. Although the store's philosophy may be its pride and joy, it's Pianki's glass chess sets that are jaw-dropping. From hand-crafted glass to modern crystal sets, Pianki has a glass chess set for someone who wants complete luxury in his knights and rooks. The sets here run between $569 for a small, hand-molded glass set to a $6,200 limited edition refraction crystal glass chess set, of which there are only 10 made. One was used in the movie "Lucky Number Slevin."