AMERICAN STAUNTON, ebonised | Black Stained Poplar & Birds Eye Maple Board | 40mm Squares

The American Staunton set first became popular in 1851 when English chess master, Howard Staunton, promoted a similar set at the first international chess tournament. Now, as part of our wooden collection, you get to own your very own.
Those Boxwood wooden chess pieces are a terrific addition to any chess collection. The set is hand-carved, ebonised and fitted with green felt bases for durability. Perfect for tournament, club or home play.

Size of the king: 89mm (height); 32mm (base)
Size of the pawn: 43mm (height); 25mm (base)

To complement the pieces, combine with the veneer black-stained Poplar & Bird’s Eye Maple board. Exquisitely handcrafted with clean lines and a matt finish. The sought-after Bird’s Eye Maple has a unique grain because of numerous small to medium-sized knots accumulating in the wood, making each chess board unique. Imported from Rechapados Ferrer, Spain one of the leading exporters of chess boards for more than 50 years. Each set is packaged individually in a plastic bag and the “Rechapados Ferrer” cardboard box.

Board Dimensions:
Board Size: 40cm x 40cm
Square Size: 40mm
Board Height: 13mm

Opt for this wooden box - imported from India and hand-made from light-colour wood. Keep your wooden chess pieces safe and secure. Fitted with felt to protect chess pieces and strong magnets to secure the closure of the box. Box size: 23cm x 15.5cm x 10.5cm