This elegant traditional Staunton chess set includes our Old English Classic chess pieces matched with our Prestige Macassar Ebony and Bird’s-Eye Maple Chess Board. Our Old English Classic represents the traditional Staunton chess set at its finest. Inspired by the distinguished Jaques of London patterns of the 19th century, its design captures the defining character of those early English chessmen—from the stately king and elegant queen to the deeply mitered bishops, classically sculpted knights, substantial rooks, and beautifully proportioned pawns. The original Staunton pattern was introduced in England in 1849 and quickly became the recognized standard for serious chess, admired for its perfect marriage of visual elegance, immediate piece recognition, and practical playability.
The pieces are masterfully crafted one piece at a time from genuine ebony and boxwood. The ebony pieces are hand-polished to a lustrous obsidian-black finish while the natural boxwood pieces have a warm maple-color tone with subtle grain. This is a tournament-size set with a 3.9" tall king, 1.7"base and heavily weighted providing excellent stability and balance on the chess board. Green baize pads ensure every move glides smoothly and quietly across the board, and two extra queens are included for pawn promotion during tournament play.
The centerpiece of this set is our Prestige Collection Macassar Ebony & Bird's-Eye Maple Chess Board. The rich black and burnt umber Macassar ebony creates a dramatic contrast against the warm golden tones of the bird's-eye maple. A wide Macassar ebony frame surrounds the board, while an elegant burl wood delimiter between the frame and squares adds warmth, depth, and a sophisticated finishing touch. Our exclusive Grand Piano Lacquer finish enhances the natural beauty of the wood with a crystal-clear, glass-like appearance that gives the board remarkable richness and visual depth. The board measures 21.7 inches overall and has 2.125-inch squares.
Chess Pieces:
- Ebony & Boxwood
- Hand polished lacquer finish
- King Height: 3.9"
- King Base: 1.7"
- King Weight: 3 Ounces
- Chess Set Weight: 52 Ounces
- Includes 2 extra queens for pawn promotion.
- Green Baize Pads
Chess Board:
- Macassar Ebony & Bird's-Eye Maple Veneer Over Wood Composites
- Burl Wood Delimiter Around Squares
- Grand Piano High-Gloss Lacquer Finish
- 2.125" Squares
- Measures 21.7" x 21.7" x .5"
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