Unusual Chess Sets | Chess Pieces

Chess Sets that are unusual and Outstanding

Staunton was created for a reason (see Staunton Origin). But why not have a staunton based design with a significant tweak on the style – an unusual chess set. Of course, it’s still a quality product, and still crafted with great skill, many are still weighted, and most of ours are Staunton based.

But with the increased popularity of chess, many more unusual designs are available and are a perfect unique gift idea. An unusual chess set, something that isn’t seen in many homes but we hope it will be in yours soon.

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    Berkeley Chess Ornate Staunton made from Stone (M2116)

    Full size staunton chess set made from crushed stone and high quality resin to form a beautiful red staunton design. Since it's made from stone it's nicely weighted and feels solid and heavy. The pieces are felted on the bases, and the set is full size (King 4"). The whole ...

    List: $169.00 $119.00 View
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    King Cross Staunton in Bone Chess Set (X2009)

    This is a highly desirable luxury chess set. The detail in carving of the camel bone is nothing short of remarkable. The material is difficult to work with and the craftsmen have done a good job of creating something beautiful with the bone. Expect natural blemishes on the ...

    List: $295.00 $199.00 View
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    LARGE Lotus Carved Bud Rosewood Chess Set (X2003)

    A twist on the Staunton design - this luxury chess set has incredible quality detail. The king is slim but tall measuring over 5.5 inches in height. The traditional staunton is taken at base and resembled at the top, with an innovative and intricate mid section to bring ...

    List: $395.00 $229.00 View
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    Reproduction Antique Camel Bone John Calvert Chess Set (XX2006)

    One of the recognised designs of chess sets by John Calvert - slightly weighted as the genre demands. A beautiful bone chess set and a wonderful example of period chess sets. This is a bone reproduction, and comes with the love and care of modern day artisans. The set is a ...

    List: $600.00 $395.00 View
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    Alexander the Great in Bud Rosewood Chess Pieces (X3054)

    Another staunton work of art in pure grade one Bud Rosewood, with a Knight that is outstanding, graceful, elegant and delightfully different. This set was designed for the chess olympiad in Turin. Triple weighted, double queens, felted bases - a wonderful set and a bold ...

    List: $795.00 $495.00 View
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    The Zacharus Bud Rosewood Chess Pieces (X3056)

    The Zacharus is made from Bud Rosewood and Chidar. It is quite simply a work of art - we are sure you agree. The chess pieces have been carved with all the skill the worlds finest carvers can muster with a visionary design to work from. The detail is quite breathtaking, a ...

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    Alexander the Great – Ebony Chess Pieces (X2054)

    NEW! Another staunton work of art in pure grade one ebony, with a Knight that is outstanding, graceful, elegant and delightfully different. This set was designed for the chess Olympiad in Turin and instead of the knight, a bull (which is the symbol of Turin) was used. But ...

    List: $700.00 $595.00 View