Premier Collection: Soigne Series - Red Sandal Wood Premier Collection: Soigne Series - Red Sandal Wood Rating: Item #: PR1147 Product Description Customer Reviews The Soigne Series from our Premier Collection is Crafted from Red Sandal Wood and Boxwood. Red Sandal Wood is a striking, red -burgundy -colored , light-grained, exotic wood which is more expensive than ebony, but is much more resilient and less likely to develop hairline cracks so prevalent in weighed ebony chessmen. The King stands 4" tall with
Premier Collection: Chevalier Series - Red Sandal Wood Premier Collection: Chevalier Series - Red Sandal Wood Rating: Item #: PR1117 Product Description Customer Reviews Chevalier is French for Knight, a rank in the Lgion d'honneur for members of the Ordre National du Mrite (in English: The National Order of Merit), an Order of Chivalry awarded by the President of the French Republic. The Order can be awarded, for distinguished civil and military achievements. The President of the French Republic is the
Premier Collection: Florentine Series - Red Sandal Wood Premier Collection: Florentine Series - Red Sandal Wood Rating: Item #: PR1112 Product Description Customer Reviews Florence is the capital city of the region of Tuscany, Italy. From 1865 to 1870 the city was also the capital of the Kingdom of Italy. A center of medieval European trade and finance, the city is often considered the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. Florence is also famous for its magnificent art and architecture. The surge in
Our Carnegie Staunton chess set is a contemporary design with eloquent features that avid collectors and chess enthusiasts look for in an heirloom quality chess set. The knight features a sleek and graceful profile with intricately carved detail. The other chess pieces have an extra wide base with a " hefty" profile and an oversize chamfered base that creates both an elegant looking and wonderfully balanced chess piece. This is one of our heaviest chess sets with quadruple weighting that gives each
Alexander's Stallion Staunton Chess Set in Red Sandalwood & Boxwood - 4.4" King Alexander's Stallion takes Staunton design to a level never seen before. This set depicts Alexander the Greats' Stallion running at a full gallop into battle with its mane blowing back in the wind. The carving, especially the mane, is intricately detailed and with the replication only the best craftsmen in the world can achieve. The other pieces are equally impressive and the king comes with 3 different crosses including a
New Laughing Knight Staunton Chess Set in Red Sandalwood & Boxwood - 4" King $249.95 Our Price: $124.00 Your Savings: $125.95 Item #: NLD400 Introduced 2005, the New Laughing Knight is a slimmed down version of our popular Laughing Knight Staunton chess set. The entire chess set has been slimmed down for a more elegant profile and the knights have been designed with a more pronounced and attractively shaped mane. Chess pieces are triple weighted and have a wide base that gives each piece a low center of
Columbian Knight Staunton Chess Set in Red Sandalwood & Boxwood - 4 1/4" King The Columbian Knight Staunton has a fresh new look that collectors and serious chess players will love. The knight has a character that clearly distinguishes itself from other more traditional designs and with detail and precision carving found on only the finest Staunton sets. Chess pieces are heavily weighted with a substantial and elegant base creating excellent stability on the chess board and a rich feel in the hand! The
Philidor Staunton Chess Set in Red Sandalwood & Boxwood - 3 7/8" King Our Price: $259.95 Item #: PSD387 Our Philidor Staunton chess set is named after Francois-Andre Danican Philidor, a famous chess player in the 1700’s whom was known for his ability to play 3 opponents simultaneously while blindfolded – and win! Our Philidor is purely traditional with elegant knights having very much an old Jaques flavor. The pieces are masterfully turned and carved with precision and polished to a beautiful luster. Pieces
Saint John Staunton Chess Set in Red Sandalwood & Boxwood - 4.4" King This club size chess set with a 4.4” king is one of our two signature sets in the Staunton by Design collection. You will recognize it in the logo. The knights are carved by the most skilled carvers in the world, in fact, the same craftsmen that carve the famous Jaques of London chess sets. Our Saint John is a masterpiece in contemporary Staunton design with a knight unlike any ever before created. It combines realistic features with a
Sheffield Prestige Chess Set in Ebony & Red Sandalwood - 4.4" King Our Price: $956.00 Your Savings: $239.00 Item #: SDP440 Designed and manufactured by our partner Amritsar Ivory works, the Sheffield is one of the finest chess sets ever made. This is a club size chess set with a 4.4" tall king and with a unique and elegant knight that distinguishes this set from all others. The fine detail carved into the knight is exquisite with special attention paid to the eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. The replication of
Sheffield Prestige Chess Set in Ebony & Red Sandalwood - 4.4" King Our Price: $1,195.00 Item #: SDP440 Designed and manufactured by our partner Amritsar Ivory works, the Sheffield is one of the finest chess sets ever made. This is a club size chess set with a 4.4" tall king and with a unique and elegant knight that distinguishes this set from all others. The fine detail carved into the knight is exquisite with special attention paid to the eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. The replication of the carvers work
The Sheffield includes our Deluxe Chess Coffer lined inside with real billiard cloth. This two tray coffer is very large and designed specifically for our club size chess sets. The Sheffield is truly a masterpiece in wood and belongs in all great chess set collections! Designed and manufactured by our partner Amritsar Ivory works, the Sheffield is one of the finest chess sets ever made. This is a club size chess set with a 4.4" tall king and with a unique and elegant knight that distinguishes this set from
Sultan Staunton Chess Set in Red Sandalwood & Boxwood - 4.5" King Our Price: $1,195.00 Item #: SSD450 Designed and manufactured by our partner Amritsar Ivory works, the Sultan is a stunning piece of contemporay Staunton design. This chess set has a 4.5" tall king and with a unique and elegant knight that features ornate detail and a bridle. The fine detail carved into the knight is exquisite with special attention paid to the eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. The replication of the carvers work from knight to
Lotus Chess Set in Red Sandalwood & Boxwood - 5" King The Lotus is the most detailed of our decorative sets. Pieces are intricately carved with some pieces the composite of several differently carved pieces. King Height 5" King Base Diameter 1 1/2" Recommended Board Size - 2" Squares Item #: LSR500
Fierce Knight Staunton Chess Set in Red Sandalwood & Boxwood - 3 1/2" King The perfect chess set for two good friends enjoying a fiercely competitive game of chess. The knights are hand carved with meticulous precision and with features such as the perked ears, eyes, and mane that gives this set its name. From the elegant profile carefully turned into each piece to the highly polished red sandalwood polished to a rich sheen, you will be delighted with the superb craftsmanship of this premium chess set!
Grande Staunton Chess Set Package in Red Sandalwood & Boxwood - 3" King This chess set package includes our Grande Staunton Chess Set in red sandalwood (bud rosewood) and boxwood matched with our Bud Rosewood and Maple Deluxe Chess Board. As you can see from our photo, the chess set and board is a perfect match. The blend of red, burgundy, and coral colors of the red sandalwood produces the most colorful wood used for making chess sets. The Grande Staunton has an unusually robust but eloquent profile that
King's Knight Staunton Chess Set in Ebonized Boxwood & Boxwood - 4 1/2" King Our Price: $199.95 Item #: KKB450 Our King's Knight Staunton Chess set is one of the first chess sets designed with a bridled knight. And, no copies made since have come close to the grace and beauty of this chess set design. It is still the best bridled knight chess set being carved today. Even the king is designed to stand out from other Staunton chess set designs and offers a one of a kind chess set to those seeking something
Gotham Prestige Chess Set in Ebony & Red Sandalwood - 4.4" King From our Staunton by Design collection, the Gotham offers both collectors and chess set connoisseurs a new and exciting design that will prove a favorite. The Gotham strays from pure Staunton with its unique features and lines that are best described as art deco. The pieces share an elegant profile with beatiful curves and simple shapes. There are no collars adding to the uniqueness of the design, yet the pieces retain a Staunton familiarity.
Yugoslavia Staunton Chess Set in Red Sandalwood & Boxwood - 3 7/8" King Our Price: $239.95 Item #: ORD375 Our Yugoslavia Staunton originates from the chess set designed for the 1950 Chess Olympiad held in Dubrovnik ,Yugoslavia . This unique and handsome Staunton design has since become a favorite for chess players around the world and one of our most popular chess sets. We made a few minor changes such as adding a tapered base to enhance appearance and balance of the chess pieces while maintaining the