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Chess Set - Carved Board with Choice of Pieces

from $285.00
Handmade walnut and maple chess board with calligraphy style engraving on the walnut borders, featuring a queen's crown motif on two sides.
Handmade walnut and maple chess board with geometric repeating pattern engraved on walnut border.
Handmade wooden chess board with geometic pattern carved into walnut border; includes wooden chess pieces.
Close up view of repeating geometric pattern carved into walnut border.
Close up view of queen's crown design and calligraphy style carving on border of handmade wooden chess board.
Beautiful handmade wooden chess board with graceful calligraphy style engraving along the borders of the board.
Handmade carved wooden chess boards are available with either standard or premium wooden chess pieces.
Handmade carved wooden chess boards are available with either standard or premium wooden chess pieces.
Handmade carved wooden chess boards are available with either standard or premium wooden chess pieces. Premium pieces come with double queens.
Side by side comparison of standard and premium wooden chess pieces
Custom engraved message on the back of handmade wooden chess board
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Chess Set - Carved Board with Choice of Pieces

from $285.00

This beautiful wooden chess set is made using quality solid hardwoods and precision craftsmanship for an heirloom quality showcase set. The handmade chess board is made in our shop in Missouri and features dark squares of solid black walnut and light squares of solid maple, with a solid walnut border. The board is backed with baltic birch, and rubber pads on the bottom protect surfaces and prevent slips.

Style of carving: Choose a repeating geometric pattern or calligraphy style with a queen’s crown motif and graceful sweeping lines.

Pieces: Choice of solid wooden chessmen made by expert craftsmen in India, the global leader in quality wooden chess pieces. Pieces come in a cotton drawstring bag. Choose standard or premium.

Standard pieces: This is a quality Staunton-style wooden chess set with 3.25" king (king's base is 1.25"). Light pieces are boxwood, dark pieces are sheesham wood. Pieces are weighted with green felt on bottom. Extra queens for pawn promotion can be added here. Choose regular size.

Premium pieces: In this premium Staunton-style set, the king is 3.25" tall (base is 1.5"). This set features a smooth finish and highly detailed carving. Light pieces are boxwood, dark pieces are acacia wood. Double queens are included. Pieces are substantially weighted for a satisfying feel in the hand and lined with green felt on the bottom.

Wooden checkers are available. Choose regular size.

Dimensions
Playing surface: 13" x 13" (1-5/8" squares)
Overall size with border: 15-1/2" square x 3/4" thick

Lead time: Ships in 1-3 business days

Custom engraving: We'd be happy to engrave names, dates, or other message on the back of the board. Select the custom engraving option and enter your request in the box provided when you add the board to your cart.

Need ideas for what to engrave? Find inspiration here.

Gifts: If you're having this shipped directly to the gift recipient, please let us know and we will leave out the packing slip/receipt with price info. We'd also be happy to include a gift message. Just include your message when you check out.

Each handmade wooden chess board is unique due to natural variations in the color and grain of wood. This is part of the beauty of working with natural materials. The chess board you receive will vary slightly from the ones pictured here, but will be equally beautiful.

We offer a handmade padded cover to protect your chess board.

We also offer a solid wood box for storing your chess pieces.

We plant 5 trees for every product we sell through a partnership with Trees for the Future. So far, we've helped plant more than 53,000 trees. Read more here.

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This beautiful wooden chess set is made using quality solid hardwoods and precision craftsmanship for an heirloom quality showcase set. The handmade chess board is made in our shop in Missouri and features dark squares of solid black walnut and light squares of solid maple, with a solid walnut border. The board is backed with baltic birch, and rubber pads on the bottom protect surfaces and prevent slips.

Style of carving: Choose a repeating geometric pattern or calligraphy style with a queen’s crown motif and graceful sweeping lines.

Pieces: Choice of solid wooden chessmen made by expert craftsmen in India, the global leader in quality wooden chess pieces. Pieces come in a cotton drawstring bag. Choose standard or premium.

Standard pieces: This is a quality Staunton-style wooden chess set with 3.25" king (king's base is 1.25"). Light pieces are boxwood, dark pieces are sheesham wood. Pieces are weighted with green felt on bottom. Extra queens for pawn promotion can be added here. Choose regular size.

Premium pieces: In this premium Staunton-style set, the king is 3.25" tall (base is 1.5"). This set features a smooth finish and highly detailed carving. Light pieces are boxwood, dark pieces are acacia wood. Double queens are included. Pieces are substantially weighted for a satisfying feel in the hand and lined with green felt on the bottom.

Wooden checkers are available. Choose regular size.

Dimensions
Playing surface: 13" x 13" (1-5/8" squares)
Overall size with border: 15-1/2" square x 3/4" thick

Lead time: Ships in 1-3 business days

Custom engraving: We'd be happy to engrave names, dates, or other message on the back of the board. Select the custom engraving option and enter your request in the box provided when you add the board to your cart.

Need ideas for what to engrave? Find inspiration here.

Gifts: If you're having this shipped directly to the gift recipient, please let us know and we will leave out the packing slip/receipt with price info. We'd also be happy to include a gift message. Just include your message when you check out.

Each handmade wooden chess board is unique due to natural variations in the color and grain of wood. This is part of the beauty of working with natural materials. The chess board you receive will vary slightly from the ones pictured here, but will be equally beautiful.

We offer a handmade padded cover to protect your chess board.

We also offer a solid wood box for storing your chess pieces.

We plant 5 trees for every product we sell through a partnership with Trees for the Future. So far, we've helped plant more than 53,000 trees. Read more here.

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