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Narciso Chess Set

The Narciso chess set reimagines a classic board game as a sculptural object, bringing together the strategic pleasure of chess and the expressive possibilities of handcrafted ceramics.

 

Entirely made by hand in chamotte stoneware, the set is defined by its distinctive sculptural pieces and richly textured surfaces. The contrasting tones of black and off-white create a striking visual dialogue across the board, while the ornamental details of the base give the piece a strong decorative presence, even when not in play.

 

Produced in a limited edition of just five pieces, each set is individually numbered and signed, making it a collectible work that celebrates craftsmanship and material experimentation, while reflecting the growing interest in artisanal, high-end board games as design objects.

 

 

Seller: Alan Louis
This work is offered for sale by the designer through The LDW Edit, a curated platform by Lisbon Design Week. LDW facilitates the transaction and is not the seller.
Technical Information

 

 

Technical Information
Year: 2026
Artist: Alan Louis
Edition: Limited edition of 5 pieces

Materials:
Chamotte Stoneware
Dimensions:
H 40 x L 62 x W 44 cm; 30 kg
Maker
Alan Louis

Born in Brittany, Alan Louis has cultivated a singular approach of a self-taught artist whose aesthetic was shaped outside academic institutions, forged through the discipline of his former career as an officer in the Merchant Navy. Based in Portugal, he develops a universe in which art and design converge around the object.

In his Ribatejo workshops, he crafts unique pieces in chamotte stoneware, sometimes punctuated with wood, metal, or glass. Raw silhouettes imbued with profound sensitivity.

In 2026, Alan Louis unveils his new collections composed of sofas, armchairs, coffee tables, lighting pieces and
objects.

The Era collection explores the graphic aridity of the Ribatejo landscapes, while Narciso pays tribute to the monumental vegetation and enduring architecture of antique palaces. Two distinct expressions, but with a shared standard of excellence.

Remaining faithful to his signature, Alan Louis deepens his exploration of materials and explores the subtility of glazing, enriching the dialogue between ceramics and precious textiles. The Espírito sofa and its armchair combine glazed ceramic, burr elm, and mohair by La Maison Pierre Frey. The Santos armchair, in beige velvet and black-toned glazes, embodies a more radical elegance.

The result is a series of pieces where textures, reflections and craftsmanship merge with a distinctly contemporary sensibility.

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