Named after the Duke of Wellington, the British general whom defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo, the Wellington blends contemporary and traditional Staunton design resulting in one of our most elegant sets. The knight is beautifully designed with attractive features that are meticulously carved including a flying mane, eyes, nostrils, mouth and teeth. The king is 4.25" tall and features an ornate finial that is unique from any other chess set in our collection. The lathe work is extraordinary with compound collars and eloquent lines turned into the base. Even the rook stands out as an extraordinary piece with its' unique parapet and crenellations. The pawns are extra-large making them easy to handle during the game. Pieces are heavily weighted and have green baize pads for a soft and cushioned feel on the chess board. Choose from ebony/boxwood, African padauk/boxwood, or ebony/African padauk wood combinations.
The Chess Store offers the avid player and collector a vast selection of wood chess pieces, boards, and complete sets. You will find traditional wood chess pieces that are perfect for tournament games to handcrafted masterpieces to leave out and display for the art they are. Explore our many natural wood chess boards including our exclusive Mission Craft solid wood boards. You will also find chess boards ideal for schools and clubs including vinyl, silicone, and floppy mousepad boards.
