Chess Sets

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

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Turquoise epoxy chess set with carved wooden pieces set up on pale beech and a carry handle at each endTurquoise epoxy chess set at an angle with both carved armies set up

Turquoise Epoxy Folding Chess Set with Carved Wooden Pieces, 50 cm

$769.00
White epoxy chess set on brass corner feet with pale and dark turned pieces set up for playFlat chess board from an angle with pearly white epoxy squares, brass-rimmed coordinate discs and a brass foot

Pearl White Epoxy Wooden Chess Set with Brass Feet, 30 cm

$759.00
Luxury red epoxy travel chess set with bronze-topped pieces set up on a pale square-edged boardChess set standing half open showing the marbled red epoxy squares and brass coordinate discs

Red Epoxy Folding Chess Set with Bronze-Topped Wooden Pieces

$1,679.00
Luxury gray epoxy travel chess set with bronze-topped pieces set up on pale beech and a carry handle at each endGray epoxy chess set at an angle with the pale and dark bronze-topped armies set up

Gray Epoxy Folding Chess Set with Bronze-Topped Wooden Pieces

$1,579.00
Royal blue epoxy travel chess set with turned wooden pieces set up on a pale square-edged boardSmall chess set standing half open showing the marbled royal-blue epoxy squares and brass discs

Royal Blue Epoxy Folding Chess Set with Felt Storage, 30 cm

$539.00
Large blue epoxy chess set with the pieces set up, carved fleur-de-lis border and brass coordinate discsBlue epoxy chess set from the front with the turned pieces in play and the lily band round the field

Blue Epoxy Folding Wooden Chess Set with Fleur-de-Lis Border

$969.00
Luxury red epoxy chess set from a corner with turned wooden pieces set up inside the braided borderRed epoxy chess set from the front with both armies set up and the four-strand braid round the frame

Red Epoxy Folding Wooden Chess Set with Braided Border, 60 cm

$1,039.00
Luxury blue epoxy travel chess set with bronze-finish warrior figures set up, carry handle cut through each endBlue epoxy chess board standing half open showing the cut-out handle, brass coordinate discs and clasps

Blue Epoxy Folding Chess Set with Metal Warrior Pieces, 30 cm

$1,089.00
Luxury amber epoxy chess set with figural bronze warrior pieces set up on cast brass feet, front viewEmpty chess board with amber epoxy squares, round brass coordinate discs and cast brass feet, from above

Amber Epoxy Chess Set with Warrior Figures and Brass Feet

$1,269.00
Red epoxy travel chess set with turned wooden pieces set up and a carry handle at each endSmall chess set standing half open showing the marbled red epoxy squares, brass discs and the scalloped edge

Red Epoxy Folding Wooden Chess Set with Carry Handles, 30 cm

$489.00
Armenian green epoxy chess set with turned wooden pieces set up, grapes and vine leaves carved round the pale frameGreen epoxy chess set at an angle with both armies set up and a grape bunch carved at the near corner

Green Epoxy Folding Chess Set with Grapevine Carving, 50 cm

$969.00
Red epoxy chess set with turned wooden pieces set up, a lattice border and brass corner feetRed epoxy chess set from a corner with both armies set up and a brass foot in front

Red Epoxy Wooden Chess Set with Brass Feet and Fitted Box

$819.00
Green epoxy travel chess set in walnut with turned wooden pieces set up and brass coordinate discsChess board from above with marbled green epoxy squares in walnut and brass discs round the field

Green Epoxy Folding Walnut Chess Set with Wooden Pieces, 30 cm

$569.00
Brown epoxy travel chess and backgammon set with figural pieces set up, lily band carved round the fieldBoard open to the backgammon field inside with wooden checkers, dice and a sun wheel in each half

Brown Epoxy Chess and Backgammon Set with Figural Pieces

$879.00
Blue epoxy travel chess set standing folded with turned wooden pieces in frontClose-up of the turned pale and dark chess pieces on the turquoise-blue epoxy squares

30 cm Blue Epoxy Folding Wooden Chess Set with Felt Storage

$419.00
Turquoise epoxy chess set with cast bronze-finish pieces on white and turquoise bases set up for playChess board from above with marbled turquoise epoxy squares, brass coordinate discs and both armies set up

Turquoise Epoxy Folding Walnut Chess Set with Metal Pieces

$1,519.00
Turquoise epoxy Armenian chess and backgammon set standing half open with the cast coat of arms on the lattice frameClosed turquoise epoxy chess board from above, coat of arms of Armenia at each end of the pale lattice frame

Turquoise Epoxy Chess and Backgammon Set with Armenian Crest

$689.00
Mount Ararat travel chess set with wooden pieces in starting position, scrollwork frame, from aboveWooden chess set 15.7 inch / 40 cm closed, Mount Ararat above the carry handle and scroll frame, angled view

Mount Ararat Folding Beech Chess Set with Fitted Tray, 40 cm

$279.00
Pomegranate and grapevine walnut chess set set up for play, Mount Ararat carved at each end beside the carry handleEmpty walnut chess board from above with grapes and vine leaves down the sides and a pomegranate in each lower corner

Pomegranate and Grapevine Folding Walnut Chess Set

$439.00
Mount Ararat travel chess set with wooden pieces in starting position, scroll corners and carry handle, from aboveWooden chess set 15.7 inch / 40 cm closed, Mount Ararat carved above the cut-out handle, from above

Mount Ararat Folding Beech Chess Set with Carry Handles, 40 cm

$269.00
Scalloped chess set with turned wooden pieces set up, a stippled frame and a carry handle at each endBoard open to the dark felt lining in both halves with a handle slot at each end

Scalloped Folding Wooden Chess Set with Carry Handles, 50 cm

$419.00
Luxury acanthus travel chess and backgammon set with openwork bronze pieces set up and a carry handle at each endEmpty chess board from above with deep acanthus scrolls round the frame and brass coordinate discs

Acanthus Folding Chess and Backgammon Set with Bronze Pieces

$1,119.00
Dark walnut travel chess set with gold and black cast-metal pieces set up and a carry handle at each endBoard open to the dark felt lining in both halves with a handle slot at each end

Dark Walnut Folding Chess Set with Ornate Metal Pieces

$819.00
Mount Ararat chess set with wooden pieces in starting position, scroll frame carved in relief, from aboveWooden chess set 19.6 inch / 50 cm closed, Mount Ararat carved above the carry handle, angled view

Mount Ararat Folding Beech Chess Set with Fitted Storage

$339.00
Double-headed eagle chess and backgammon set with faceted wooden pieces set up, lattice frame and a handle at each endEmpty chess board from above with a dotted lattice frame, brass coordinate discs and a cast eagle disc at each end

Armenian and Russian Coat of Arms Chess and Backgammon Set

$789.00
Luxury royal crown chess set with bronze-topped pieces set up, ribbon banners and corner scrolls carved in pale mapleEmpty carved chess board from above with a crown at each end, ribbon banners and a star disc at every corner

Royal Crown Folding Maple Chess Set with Bronze-Topped Pieces

$4,009.00
Luxury twelve-sided Russian chess set with cast-metal warrior figures set up and the eagle disc at the near endTwelve-sided chess board folded into a half-round showing the lattice top and the cast double-headed eagle

Russian Eagle Folding Chess Set with Metal Warrior Pieces

$2,159.00
Luxury twelve-sided Russian chess set with turned wooden pieces set up and the cast eagle disc at each endTwelve-sided chess board folded into a half-round showing the lattice top and the cast double-headed eagle

Russian Double-Headed Eagle Folding Wooden Chess Set

$1,039.00
Luxury twelve-sided Armenian chess set with carved wooden pieces set up and the cast coat of arms at the near endTwelve-sided chess board folded into a half-round showing the lattice top and the cast coat of arms

Armenian Coat of Arms Folding Chess Set with Carved Wood Pieces

$1,039.00
Luxury twelve-sided Armenian chess set with cast bronze bust pieces set up and the coat of arms disc at the near endTwelve-sided chess board folded into a half-round showing the lattice top and the cast coat of arms

Armenian Coat of Arms Folding Chess Set with Bronze Figures

$3,159.00
Classic walnut travel chess set with carry handle, wooden pieces in starting position, from aboveWalnut folding chess set closed, angled view of the scalloped edge, stippled end panel and carry handle

Walnut Folding Chess Set with Wooden Pieces and Carry Handle

$289.00
Large round lattice chess set with carved wooden pieces set up on the square field in the middle of the discRound chess set folded into a half-round showing the lattice top and brass coordinate discs

Round Lattice Folding Chess Set with Carved Wooden Pieces

$909.00
Large basket-weave chess set standing half open showing the carry handle, woven panel and leaf-scroll cornersRow of the turned wooden chess pieces with carved detail, pale and dark, with horse-head knights

Basket Weave Folding Wooden Chess Set with Handles, 60 cm

$909.00
Pale walnut travel chess set with gold and black cast-metal pieces set up and a carry handle at each endChess set standing half open showing the scalloped pale walnut frame and the felt inside

Walnut Folding Chess Set with Gold-Toned and Black Metal Pieces

$819.00
Luxury brass star chess set with cast bronze pieces set up, a star at each corner of the lattice frame, handles at both endsChess board standing half open showing the cut-out carry handle, brass stars and lattice frame

Brass Star Folding Wooden Chess Set with Bronze Pieces

$1,789.00
Luxury chess set with bronze pieces set up inside a frame carved with rows of chess-piece silhouettesCarved chess set from the front, the border army facing in towards the inlaid field and the bronze pieces

Sunwheel Folding Wooden Chess Set with Bronze Pieces

$3,299.00
Luxury green epoxy chess set with cast bronze-finish warrior pieces set up and a carry handle at each endChess set standing half open showing the marbled green epoxy squares, brass coordinate discs and the felt inside

Green Epoxy Folding Chess Set with Metal Warrior Pieces

$1,899.00
Mount Ararat walnut chess set set up for play, carry handle cut through each end and leaf scrolls on the frameRow of the turned wooden chess pieces, dark walnut and pale, with carved knights

Mount Ararat Folding Walnut Chess Set with Fitted Storage

$569.00
Blue epoxy chess set set up for play with a carved basket-weave panel on each side and a carry handle at each endClose-up of the turned wooden pieces on the royal-blue epoxy squares with the woven panel behind

Blue Epoxy Folding Wooden Chess Set with Basket Weave Carving

$759.00
Luxury turquoise epoxy travel chess set with cast-metal pieces on white and turquoise resin bases, a handle at each endChess set standing half open with six cast-metal pieces in front, showing the turquoise squares and the carry handle

Turquoise Epoxy Folding Chess Set with Metal Pieces and Handles

$1,899.00
Travel chess set standing open on its felt-lined case with wooden pieces in front, floral scrolls and carry handleWooden chess set closed, floral scrolls carved in relief round the frame and cut-out handle, angled view

Floral Scroll Folding Wooden Chess Set with Carry Handles

$289.00
Lattice travel chess set standing half open, carry handle cut into the frame, pieces in frontFolding chess set open flat with the felt-lined halves and wooden pieces lying inside

Lattice Folding Wooden Chess Set with Carry Handle and Bag

$329.00
Arched travel chess and backgammon set standing half open with the chessboard outside and a few pieces in frontBoard open to the backgammon field inside with line-work points, a floral wheel in each half, checkers and dice

Arched Folding Wooden Chess and Backgammon Set with Handles

$309.00
Travel chess set standing open on its felt-lined case with wooden pieces in front, rope border and carry handleWooden chess set with pieces set up, carved rope border and cut-out handles, angled view

Rope Border Folding Wooden Chess Set with Carry Handles

$289.00
Acanthus scroll travel chess set standing half open over the felt-lined interior, turned pieces in frontCarved chess board from above with the pieces set up, acanthus scrolls round the frame and a handle at each end

Acanthus Scroll Folding Wooden Chess Set with Carry Handles

$429.00
Tree of Life chess and backgammon set partly folded with metal warrior pieces standing beside itCarved lattice chess board with gold and dark bronze figural pieces set up, Tree of Life disc at each end, from above

Tree of Life Folding Chess and Backgammon Set with Metal Pieces

$959.00
Trellis chess board standing half open showing the felt-lined tray inside and a few turned pieces in frontFolded trellis chess board beside its black carrying bag

Trellis Folding Wooden Chess Set with Felt Storage

$309.00
Knotwork border chess set with wooden pieces set up, low angled view of the carved bandKnotwork border chess set with pieces in starting position, angled view

Diamond Knotwork Folding Wooden Chess Set, 3 Sizes

From $199.00

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.