Marvels of grace, balance, beauty and simplicity... This is THE classic set that established a worldwide standard used since the mid-19th C. Study the King's crown and Queen's coronet, details of bishops and rooks, knights modeled after marble stallion heads from the Parthenon, on down to the diminutive pawn. Admire the simple, yet elegant contours. Well-weighted. Shaped to hold, to touch, to admire... To be gazed at in unwavering and total concentration.
Our production is a detailed replica of an original ivory set manufactured by the British 'Jacques' company, circa 1850, and purchased at a 1990s London auction. English chess master, Howard Saunton, promoted this set at the first international chess tournament in 1851. It’s clearly distinguishable pieces soon became the competition standard known as the 'Staunton' set.

Our Black Deluxe Wood Chessboard is made of alternating light and dark squares of Anegre and Erable. Anegre is also known as English Tawa or African Birch and the whitened Erable is also known as Bird's-Eye Maple. As you can see in the pictures, this wood chess board will accentuate any wood chess set with with it's rich color and beauty. Treat your wood chess pieces right - this board will look absolutely fabulous in any room!

Rechapados Ferrer is the leading chess board manufacturer in the world producing wood chess boards that are unsurpassed in beauty in and quality. These boards are inlaid by highly skilled craftsmen using the finest veneers available. The boards are finished with a polyurethane semi-gloss finish to beautify and protect the wood, giving a smooth mat touch to the boards and protecting players from light reflection. It brings out the natural beauty of the wood. The craftsmanship is outstanding!
Deluxe Black Wood Chess Board with 2" Squares