The Harcourt Chessboard by Nendo is a chess set made with Harcourt glass, a gorgeous crystal first introduced in 1841 by luxury French home decor and stemware manufacturer Baccarat.
"While Harcourt glassware and chess may seem to have nothing in common at first glance, a closer inspection reveals their intriguing commonalities." Both glassware and the game of chess invite two people to come together at a table whether they are enjoying a fine wine or playing a game of strategy.
In creating the Harcourt chessboard, Nendo's team chose six distinct elements from the glassware’s signature pattern to represent each piece's distinguishing elements that include the king's crown and the queen's robe hem. The set's opposing sides are showcased in clear and blue crystal designs that vary slightly in their design.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Luxury Chess Sets
- Opportunity for luxury brands to create unique and high-end chess sets that appeal to a niche market.
- Crystal Countertops
- Disruptive innovation opportunity for home decor manufacturers to incorporate crystal elements into countertop designs.
- Coordinated Glassware Collections
- Potential for stemware brands to create chess-inspired glassware collections that complement luxury chess sets.
Where This Applies
- Luxury Home Decor
- Disruptive innovation opportunity for luxury home decor brands to create chess-inspired products that elevate the home aesthetic.
- Stemware Manufacturing
- Opportunity for stemware manufacturers to collaborate with luxury chess set brands to design chess-inspired glassware collections.
- Countertop Manufacturing
- Potential for countertop manufacturers to integrate crystal elements into their designs, offering unique and luxurious options for customers.
