Golf may be the game of the Richie Richs today but in the days gone by, it was chess (hands down) that mainly defined the leisure time of the Royalty and the intellectuals. We have witnessed quite an interesting range of some luxurious adaptations of the board game in the past. And today, we have one more. The limited edition lacquered chess sets from Japan Brand deserve a respectable place in your uber-rich house for it exudes such a charm that it should not get anything less!

These unqiue design patterns have been created by a New York designer, Alexander Gelman. He has developed the chess sets in four different types of extremely fine Japanese craftsmanship – fuki-urushi (wood lacquering), makie (gold lacquering), haku (platinum lacquering) and kutani (hand decorated ceramic pieces with intricate patterns).
As of now, the chess sets are on display at the Fellissimo Design House in Manhattane to excite New Yorkers. They will be available for made to order at a price lying between $80K and $123K depending on the craftsmanship. Apparently, Gelman wants his city mates to see an alternate way of life via these magnificent artworks!

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The fans of speed in water must try their hands at an Agouti yacht. Just do it once, and you will know just what you have been missing out on. Well, each of these have been crafted from solid wood and measure up to 20 to 40 meters in length. As a matter of fact, the Agouti Yachts are quite proud of their traditional boat building methods that seamlessly absorb the modern technologies as well. And all the credit for it goes to the two visionary brothers- Michael and Andreas Grieger.

By the way, it took 50,000 hours of handwork on 40 cubic meters of mahogany, 50 cubic meters of cedar wooord, 650 square meters and two tons of carbon-epoxy resin to make their most recent and spectacular 20 m yacht.
This one draws its strength from a two 10-cylinder MAN diesel engines that have more than 2,200 bhp. In other words, Agouti can go real fast, to the effect of 32 knots. However, the ambitious designers are aiming to increase the capacity such that the max speed can be 50 knots. As for the interior, it is adorned with the best in mahogany and leather.

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If plastic is way out of your league, then you might like the feel of the tailor made handsets that make use of the finest materials available today. And these would be some real athentic stuffs like walnut, elm, Zebrano or even Wenge. It is brand Bellperre that prides itself for creating a luxury phone series that none can match. Its latest offering too combines taste and lifestyle extremely well with the newest in technology.

The Bellperre phones weigh 120 grams and have dimensions to the effect of 100 x 44 x 15.3 mm. This is more than enough to support a tri-band GSM connectivity 900/ 1800/ 1900. Among other features, you can easily spot the 2-inch sapphire crystal scratch-resistant display, stereo Bluetooth, email as well as a version of Windows Mobile.

Bearing a price tag of $2,000, the Bellperre phones can be customised with hand-polished steel, yellow gold, rose gold or even platinum. Again, the brand offers 110 types of genuine exotic leathers like shark, buffalo, alligator and even lizard for you to choose from. Diamonds and gemstones can also be added to form initials or company logos at a extra price, of course!

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Lamu Industries is turning out to be a name to reckon with for those who seek nothing but pure aesthetic pleasure in their furniture. This company has several hand-crafted solid wood armories, beds, chairs and consoles as well as many types of tables including coffe, library and dining tables to its credit. And these are hand-carved by local craftsmen who live on the East African island of Lamu.

The indigenous ‘mbambakofi’ hardwood (and no veneers) is used to make these spectacular pieces for your home decor. And please note that the cutting down of mbamakofi trees us regulated by the Kenyan Goverment. There is a strict rule that for each tree cut, two new ones are planted on the island.

Since no veneer is used in the furniture sold by Lamu Industries, the units continue to absord elements of its environment. So, in a dry areas, the wood will shrink while in a humid one, it will expans. With the passage of time, some cracks might also appear, but they only add more character to the wood. We are completely blown away by these spectacular works of natural art. Made to order pieces are also available. The retail price range starts at $3,000 and goes as high as $11,000.

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The traditional workbench has impressed upon a new bar console thatcomes complete with a trestle base and a crank-shaped cast-iron towel bar. Name by its makers, the Markham Console Bar, this furniture unit is living proof of the fact that howsoever, ‘modern’ we might like to call ourselves, we still enjoy going back to our rustic roots. The overall look and feel of this console bar is raw and natural thanks to its base made in pine veneer only to be coated with a wheat stain finish. The detailing in saw marks, grooves and peg holes is extremely impressive.

Even the functionality is amazing. The recessed trough in the rear keeps your liquor bottles safe and sound while the gallery shelf houses the glasses. Then there is the hidden drawer for all your bar tools. A cast iron bottle opener is mounted on the side along side a towel bar.

The Markham Console Bar might set you back by a cool $1,400, it will help you make an organically modern home. The measurement are 64″ wide x 24″ deep x 36″ high.

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Soon carbon fiber, popularly used in making furniture, will be passe for many have not particularly been able to overlook its frail texture. In fact, for them wood has always been a more sturdy and reliable alternative. Now, the facts proved to be of great motivation for the development team at Choate. Well, they have tried to put the goodness of both the materials into a custom carbon fiber TV and table base for te kitchen.

Choate’s technology called ADDON is still pending. We hear that it requires using one layer of carbon fiber sheet over wood. This helps achieve a clean carbon fiber look with the strength of wood.

The new technology can only be applied to flat wood surfaces and no where else. Also, it is also pretty easy to paint on. So, your pockets can also stay happy because it costs very less than a full carbon fiber furniture. Choate is charging $500 for the carbon fiber coating.

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As uppy we might get in our lifestyles, one thing still remains unchaged – the fact that we like to eat at home. Yes, and topped with the challenge of accommodating our little domestic world in a limited space, the kitchen area tends to suffer from many inadequacies. Not anymore. The Armoire Kitchen by Yester Tec is a fine self-contained kitchen unit which will use available space as efficiently as possible.

Actually a maple cabinet, the Armoire Kitchen looks like any other cupboard from the outside. But once you open the door, the unit reveals a kitchen countertop. Not only that, there is a small stainless steel sink, a 2-burner cooktop and a microwave hood all packed in one compact unit. Here’s some more dope. Open the bottom drawer and you will find yourself admiring a small refrigerator/freezer combo accompanied by a dishwasher.

A real primo something, this kitchen comes equipped with appliances from well-known brands like Subzero, Kenyon, Paykel and GE. No wonder the makers have put a price tage of $13,327 which has now been reduced to somewhere between $9,300 and $9,700.

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It must be a feast for all the dare devils and an inspirational moment as Jared Nielsen’s initiative have left many like me awestruck. They may label it as extreme cubicle makeover but in reality it bags the honor of being the world’s most luxurious office cubicle. You may have come across various forms of elite, exclusive and elegant cubicles but notice the depth and uniqueness of the one featured above and you will realize the amount of distinctness’ it carries with it. The transparency of being called as the luxury cubicle is proved by the fancy woodwork as Jared’s cube adorned out with a dark cherry hardwood floor, and lavish red mahogany paneling on four walls.

Observe the fluted end caps, smooth evolution from hardwood flooring to carpeted office, and the accurate woodwork all around. He beats all with an engraved desk and an oriental rug, dropping down in his soft-comfy leather-clad throne from where he can control his web advertising kingdom. Other areas worth a glimpse include coffee-stained gray carpeting, woolly cubicle walls that are so well-known to countless workers across the world. By now, if you have happened to lost your heart to this cubicle and regret the deep hole in your pocket then start looking for a vacancy at Jared’s company and trace the opportunity when you can be promoted and asked to rule the team by residing in this cubicle!

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And here comes truly exceptional Hammock from the house of Henry Hall Designs. With a 113 inch diameter, the striking design of the hammock appeals all and can be draped for retreat or shield against the sun. Claiming to be more stable than ordinary hammocks, it demands an exceptional price of $19,500. The regular size day bed and the colossal hammock are wonderful to party under the sun. Its installation infuses like into the ambiance. Designed using vintage fusion, it blends teak, synthetic resin and stainless steel. Stimulated by the curved plywood chairs of the 1950’s, Vintage line recommends a chaise lounge and a stackable dining chair.

Check out more patterns in conventional and contemporary touch at their official website.

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