Chess Sets

Every board here is cut, carved and finished by hand, so no two come out exactly alike.

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Running wave travel chess set with turned wooden pieces set up and a cross-stitch border round the frameFolded chess board at an angle showing the running wave scrolls, the cross-stitch band and the scalloped edge

Running Wave Travel Chess Set with Cross-Stitch Border

$229.00
Travel chess set standing half open, carry handle cut into the frame, small wooden pieces in frontTravel chess set folded closed, angled view of the stippled end panel and cut-out handle

Travel Chess Set with Carry Handle and Stippled Ends

$209.00
Mount Ararat travel chess set with wooden pieces set up, leaf scrolls carved below the board, from aboveWooden chess set closed, Mount Ararat and leaf scrolls in relief below the squares, bronze clasp, angled view

Mount Ararat Travel Chess Set with Leaf Scrolls

$209.00
Luxury Armenian coat of arms chess set with figural bronze pieces set up on the 23.6 inch / 60 cm board, from aboveArmenian chess set closed with diamond-lattice frame and the coat of arms in a round panel, angled view

Luxury Armenian Coat of Arms Chess Set with Bronze Pieces

$1,909.00
Scroll cartouche chess set with turned wooden pieces set up, laurel leaves and corner scrolls carved round the frameFolded chess board at an angle showing the scroll cartouche, laurel leaves and waved edge

Scroll Cartouche Chess Set with Laurel Leaf Frame

$499.00
Classic travel chess set with thin line border, wooden pieces set up, from aboveClassic travel chess set folded closed, angled view of the plain frame and bronze clasp

Classic Travel Chess Set with Thin Line Border

$189.00
Mount Ararat travel chess set standing open with pale and dark wooden chess pieces in frontCarved wooden chess set with pieces set up, interlaced border round the board, from above

Mount Ararat Travel Chess Set Carved in Wood

$259.00
Luxury scrollwork chess set with openwork metal pieces set up, carved leaf frame and cast brass feetCarved chess board from above with the silver and gold pieces in place, scrollwork frame and brass coordinate discs

Luxury Scrollwork Chess Set with Metal Pieces and Brass Feet

$1,019.00
Classic travel chess and backgammon set with wooden pieces set up on the plain-framed 15.7 inch / 40 cm boardWooden chess set closed, plain frame with a fine line-work border and bronze clasp, angled view

Classic Travel Chess and Backgammon Set with Line-Work Border

$279.00
Mount Ararat chess and backgammon set set up for play, carry handle cut through each end and leaf scrolls round the frameFolded Mount Ararat chess board at an angle with the cut-out handle, waved edge and carved scrolls

Mount Ararat Chess and Backgammon Set with Leaf Scroll Frame

$559.00
Large basket weave chess and backgammon set with turned pieces set up, a carry handle cut through each endFolded basket weave chess board at an angle showing the cut-out handle and waved edge

Large Basket Weave Chess and Backgammon Set with Carry Handles

$789.00
Large lattice chess and backgammon set with turned pieces set up, a carry handle cut through each endFolded lattice chess board at an angle showing the cut-out handle and brass coordinate discs

Large Lattice Chess and Backgammon Set with Carry Handles

$619.00
Luxury octagonal blue epoxy chess set with storage, wooden pieces set up, acanthus corners, front viewOctagonal chess board with turquoise epoxy squares and pieces in starting position, from above

Octagonal Blue Epoxy Wooden Chess Set with Storage Drawer

$1,319.00
Luxury octagonal green epoxy chess set with storage, wooden pieces set up, dark carved frame, front viewOctagonal chess board with emerald epoxy squares and light and dark pieces in starting position, angled

Octagonal Green Epoxy Wooden Chess Set with Storage Drawer

$1,319.00
Luxury round green epoxy chess set with storage, wooden pieces set up inside the dark carved circle, front viewRound green epoxy chess set with the felt-lined storage drawer pulled open on its brass pull

Round Green Epoxy Wooden Chess Set with Storage Drawer

$1,119.00
Luxury round blue epoxy chess set with storage, wooden pieces set up inside the dark carved circle, front viewRound chess set with marbled turquoise epoxy squares and light and dark pieces in starting position, angled

Round Blue Epoxy Wooden Chess Set with Storage Drawer

$1,119.00
Marble and onyx chess set with golden onyx and brown Emperador squares and gold and darkened cast bronze pieces set upStone chess board at an angle with the gold and dark bronze armies set up, brass fleur-de-lis studs and four feet

Emperador Marble and Onyx Chess Set with Bronze Pieces

$1,939.00
Luxury green marble chess set with openwork bronze pieces set up, amber onyx line and brass studsEmpty green and cream marble chess board from above with amber onyx line and brass corner mounts

Green Marble Chess Set with Bronze Pieces and Onyx Border

$3,289.00
Luxury coral marble chess set with openwork bronze pieces set up, brass corner mounts and gilt borderEmpty coral and cream marble chess board from above with gilt line border and brass ornaments

Coral Marble Chess Set with Bronze Pieces, 50 cm

$3,659.00
Luxury burgundy and white marble chess set with bronze pieces set up, brass coordinate studs, from aboveEmpty burgundy and white marble chess board with charcoal frame and brass fleur-de-lis studs, from above

Burgundy Marble Chess Set with Bronze Pieces, 30 cm

$2,629.00
Luxury cream marble chess set with brown squares and openwork bronze pieces set up, brass studs along the frameEmpty cream and brown marble chess board from above with dark line border and brass corner mounts

Cream Marble Chess Set with Brown Squares and Bronze Pieces

$3,289.00
Luxury brown marble chess set with cast bronze pieces set up, brass letters and numbers round the frameBrown marble chess board on four feet with openwork bronze pieces in starting position, angled view

Brown Marble Chess Set with Bronze Pieces and Storage Box

$3,289.00
Luxury black marble chess set with cast bronze pieces set up, brass coordinate studs round the frameClose-up of the openwork bronze chess pieces on marble bases on the black and white marble board

Black Marble Chess Set with Bronze Pieces and Storage Box

$3,289.00
Luxury grey marble chess set with openwork bronze pieces set up, brass coordinate ornaments round the white frameGrey and white marble chess set with bronze pieces in starting position, angled view

Grey Marble Chess Set with Bronze Pieces and Storage Box

$3,289.00
Compact chess set with storage, wooden pieces set up, scroll-carved corners and brass ring pull, front viewChess set with both side drawers pulled out, empty inlaid board, from above

40 cm Wooden Chess Set with Curved Sides and Three Drawers

$389.00
Lift-top chess set with storage, carved scalloped frame and wooden pieces set up on the honey-toned boardFront of the lift-top chess set showing the scalloped frame, shell-and-scroll apron and lattice band

40 cm Scalloped Wooden Chess Set with Hinged Storage

$419.00
Beaded border chess set with storage, wooden pieces set up on the 19.6 inch / 50 cm board, front viewWooden chess set with storage drawer, lattice frame and beaded moulding, pieces in play, angled view

Beaded Border Wooden Chess Set with Hinged Storage Case

$559.00
Curved-side chess set with storage, carved wooden pieces set up on the inlaid board with lattice border, front viewChess set with concave sides and pointed corners, pieces arranged for play, angled top view

Wooden Chess Set with Curved Sides and Hinged Storage

$489.00
Dark chess set with scroll corners and two drawers, wooden pieces set up on the inlaid field, front viewDark-stained chess board with carved corner brackets and pieces arranged for play, angled from above

Dark Wooden Chess Set with Two Drawers and Scroll Corners

$559.00
Compact lattice chess set with twin drawers, wooden pieces set up on the inlaid field, front viewCompact carved chess board with diamond lattice and light and dark pieces arranged for play, angled

40 cm Lattice Wooden Chess Set with Two Storage Drawers

$429.00
Octagonal chess set with storage, fleur-de-lis carved in each corner, wooden pieces set up, front viewOctagonal chess board with brass coordinate roundels and carved fleur-de-lis corners, pieces in play, from above

Octagonal Fleur-de-Lis Wooden Chess Set with Drawer

$539.00
Luxury openwork chess set with brass-mounted wooden pieces set up, pierced scrollwork border and bronze feet, front viewOpenwork chess board with brass-collared pieces in starting position, angled from above

Openwork Wooden Chess Set with Brass-Mounted Pieces and Box

$1,799.00
Square lattice chess set with storage, wooden pieces set up on the inlaid field, front viewCarved chess board with diamond-lattice border and light and dark pieces arranged for play, angled

Square Lattice Wooden Chess Set with Rope Edge and Drawer

$589.00
Round lattice chess set with storage, wooden pieces set up on the inlaid square field, front viewRound chess board from above: inlaid dark and pale squares, brass roundels, diamond lattice to the rope-twist rim

Round Lattice Wooden Chess Set with Storage Drawer

$609.00
Octagonal chess set with storage, acanthus corners carved in relief and wooden pieces set up, front viewOctagonal chess set with the storage drawer open at the side and carved pieces on the board, angled view

Octagonal Wooden Chess Set with Drawer and Acanthus Carving

$879.00
Scalloped frame chess set with storage, wooden pieces set up on the inlaid field, front viewCarved chess set with a wavy scalloped frame and light and dark pieces in starting position, angled

Scalloped Floral Wooden Chess Set with Hinged Storage

$489.00
Luxury fortress chess set with figural wooden pieces on top, brick walls, turrets with bronze cannons, side viewFront of the fortress chess set: carved sentinels in the arches and a seated king in the central niche, empty board

Fortress Wooden Chess Set with Two Drawers and Figural Pieces

$2,439.00
Round scrollwork chess set with storage, wooden pieces set up on the inlaid field, front viewClose-up of the acanthus scrolls, bead rim and open curved drawer of the round chess set

Round Scrollwork Wooden Chess Set with Storage Drawer

$539.00
Lattice frame chess set with storage, wooden pieces set up and the front drawer open, angled viewChess set with storage drawer open at the side, lattice frame and beaded edge, from above

Lattice Frame Chess Set with Drawer and Wooden Pieces

$689.00
Chess set with three storage drawers on carved legs, wooden pieces set up, front viewCarved chess set on short legs with the front drawer open, lattice apron and brass pull, angled view

40 cm Wooden Chess Set with Three Drawers and Carved Frame

$429.00
Luxury Atlas chess set with storage, hand-carved figural pieces set up on the 23.6 inch / 60 cm board, front viewEmpty chess board with acanthus and lattice carved frame on four Atlas figures, from above

Atlas Carved Wooden Chess Set with Three Storage Drawers

$1,999.00
Gray epoxy chess set with storage, wooden pieces set up on the 19.6 inch / 50 cm board, front viewClose-up of the wooden chess pieces on marbled gray epoxy and pale wood squares

Gray Epoxy Wooden Chess Set with Storage Drawer

$819.00
Luxury blue epoxy chess set with storage, bronze pieces set up on the 19.6 inch / 50 cm board, front viewCorner of the epoxy chess set with the felt-lined drawer open and bronze pieces on the board

Blue Epoxy Wooden Chess Set with Drawer and Bronze Pieces

$2,099.00
Luxury green epoxy chess set with storage, bronze pieces set up on the 19.6 inch / 50 cm board, front viewGreen epoxy chess set with the felt-lined drawer open and bronze pieces inside, front view

Green Epoxy Wooden Chess Set with Drawer and Bronze Pieces

$2,099.00
Luxury round knotwork chess set with storage, gold-toned bronze figures set up, pierced band round the base, front viewRound knotwork chess set with bronze pieces facing off across the inlaid field, angled view

Round Knotwork Chess Set with Two Drawers and Bronze Pieces

$3,509.00
Luxury castle chess set with bronze pieces set up, turrets, brick walls and brass feet, angled viewCastle chess set with a side drawer open holding bronze pieces, brick wall and arches

Castle Wooden Chess Set with Three Drawers and Bronze Pieces

$3,799.00
Luxury chess set with storage and bronze pieces set up on the 19.6 inch / 50 cm board, angled viewClose-up of the filigree bronze chess pieces on wooden bases on the inlaid board

Lattice Wooden Chess Set with Drawer and Bronze Pieces

$1,209.00
Luxury basket weave chess and backgammon set with openwork bronze pieces set up, carry handle at each endFolded basket weave chess board at an angle showing the cut-out handle and waved edge

Luxury Basket Weave Chess and Backgammon Set with Bronze Pieces

$2,039.00

About this collection

Every board here is cut, carved and finished by hand, so no two come out exactly alike. Solid wood, real weight, made to be played on rather than looked at.

Browse by style: carved, travel, folding, with storage drawers, epoxy resin, walnut, marble and stone. Looking for furniture? See the chess tables.

Frequently asked questions

What is your return policy?

You have 30 days from delivery to ask for a return. Email us first at ccanarian@gmail.com and we will send the return details. If something arrives damaged, faulty or wrong, send us a few photos and we will make it right at our cost.
Can I ask about a piece before I buy?

Of course. Message or call us on WhatsApp at +374 41 777 882, or email ccanarian@gmail.com. We are happy to send more photos and help you choose the right size.
When will I get my order?

Every piece is handmade, so we prepare and send each order within 1 to 2 weeks. Delivery then takes about 3 to 7 business days to Europe, 4 to 9 to the US and Canada, and 5 to 12 to the rest of the world. You get a tracking number by email as soon as it ships.
Where are your pieces made?

In Armenia. Every chess set and backgammon board is made by hand by craftsmen in and around Yerevan, and we ship it to you from there.
How much does shipping cost?

Nothing for the United States, Canada, Europe, the UK and the Middle East: shipping is free and tracked. Other regions pay a flat $100. Import duties or taxes in your country, if any, are paid on delivery.