Folding Chess Sets

The board folds in half around its own pieces and closes flat, which is the oldest and still the best way to keep a set together.See also travel sets, two-in...

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
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
Fleur-de-lis arcade travel chess and backgammon set with turned pieces set up, brass coordinate discs round the fieldEmpty chess board from above with the carved arcade of arches and lilies round the inlaid squares

Fleur-de-Lis Arcade Travel Chess and Backgammon Set

$429.00
Luxury chess and backgammon set with carved figural pieces set up, stippled dark frame and a handle at each endFolded chess board at an angle showing the cut-out handle, stippled frame and waved edge

Luxury Chess and Backgammon Set with Carved Figural Pieces

$1,009.00
Carved hearts chess and backgammon set set up for play, a lattice-filled heart at each corner and a handle at each endFolded chess board at an angle showing the acanthus scrolls, corner heart and cut-out handle

Carved Hearts Chess and Backgammon Set with Carry Handles

$619.00
Luxury chess and backgammon set with openwork metal pieces set up, stippled dark frame and a carry handle at each endFolded chess board at an angle showing the cut-out handle, waved edge and brass coordinate discs

Luxury Chess and Backgammon Set with Metal Pieces and Carry Handles

$2,469.00
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

Luxury Royal Crown Chess Set with Bronze-Topped Pieces

$4,009.00
Mount Ararat chess and backgammon set set up for play, knotwork carved down both sides and a carry handle at each endEmpty chess board from above with the interlaced knotwork frame, Mount Ararat above each handle and carved coordinates

Mount Ararat Chess and Backgammon Set with Knotwork Frame

$489.00
Round pomegranate chess set standing half open with the lattice top and cast pomegranate, turned pieces in frontClose-up of the cast metal pomegranate in its round recess above the brass coordinate discs and pale pieces

Round Pomegranate Chess Set with Lattice Top

$719.00
Luxury pomegranate chess set standing half open over the felt-lined interior, shown with the turned wooden piece setBlack cast metal warrior pieces lined up on the chess board beside the cast pomegranate in its round recess

Luxury Pomegranate Chess Set with Bronze Warrior Pieces

$1,219.00
Mount Ararat travel chess and backgammon set set up for play, raised leaf scrolls beside the peaks and lattice sidesEmpty Mount Ararat chess board from above with the diamond lattice sides, ribbon border and brass coordinates

Mount Ararat Travel Chess and Backgammon Set with Raised Scrolls

$429.00
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
Mount Ararat chess set with basket weave frame set up for play, the mountain in a scrolled cartouche at each endFolded Mount Ararat chess board at an angle showing the woven frame and scalloped edge

Mount Ararat Chess Set with Basket Weave Frame

$789.00
Armenian coat of arms chess and backgammon set from above, the arms carved in a round panel at each end of the lattice frameFolded coat of arms chess board at an angle with the waved edge, diamond lattice frame and bronze clasps

Armenian Coat of Arms Chess and Backgammon Set with Lattice Frame

$559.00
Mount Ararat chess set with turned wooden pieces set up on the knot-carved squares, grapevine frame, from aboveClosed chess board at an angle showing the deep grapevine frame, knot-carved pale squares and Mount Ararat at the edge

Mount Ararat Chess Set with Grapevine Frame and Knotwork Squares

$639.00
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 Chess and Backgammon Set with Metal Warrior Pieces

$959.00
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

Knotwork Border Chess Set, Three Sizes

From $199.00
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
Pocket travel chess set standing half open with small wooden pieces beside itPocket chess set folded closed, plain frame with coordinates, from above

Pocket Travel Chess Set in Wood

$119.00
Classic folding chess set with natural pale frame, wooden pieces set up, front viewClose-up of the turned wooden chess pieces on the pale chess board

Classic Folding Chess Set with Natural Pale Frame

$319.00
Vine scroll travel chess set standing half open, felt inside, pieces in frontVine scroll chess set with wooden pieces set up, scalloped edge, from above

Vine Scroll Travel Chess Set with Scalloped Edge

$289.00
Chess and backgammon set with wooden pieces set up, textured border and brass coordinate roundels, from aboveFolding chess and backgammon set open to the backgammon field: pale points and a carved flower disc in each half

Chess and Backgammon Set with Brass Roundels and Flower Discs Inside

$369.00
Classic chess and backgammon set with wooden pieces set up, double-line border and stippled ends, from aboveEmpty classic chessboard with two-tone squares, double-line border and carved coordinates, from above

Classic Chess and Backgammon Set with Sun Wheel Inside

$289.00
Georgian coat of arms travel chess set with wooden pieces set up, scrolled frame, front viewGeorgian chess set with pieces in starting position, coat of arms carved at each end, from above

Georgian Coat of Arms Travel Chess Set

$269.00
Mount Ararat travel chess and backgammon set with wooden pieces set up, carry handle and lattice sides, from aboveFolding chess and backgammon set open to the backgammon field: pale points and the map of Armenia in each half

Mount Ararat Travel Chess and Backgammon Set with Lattice Sides

$299.00
Basket weave travel chess and backgammon set with wooden pieces set up, carry handle cut into the frame, from aboveFolding chess and backgammon set open to the backgammon field: pale points and a six-petal flower in each half

Basket Weave Travel Chess and Backgammon Set with Carry Handle

$299.00
Travel chess and backgammon set standing half open, carry handle cut into the frame, pieces in frontFolding chess and backgammon set closed, angled view of the line scrolls, lattice band and handle

Travel Chess and Backgammon Set with Carry Handle and Line Scrolls

$269.00
Ribbon scroll travel chess set with wooden pieces set up, lattice panels and scalloped edge, from aboveEmpty ribbon scroll chessboard with two-tone squares and carved coordinates, from above

Ribbon Scroll Travel Chess Set with Lattice Panels

$309.00
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
Scalloped chess and backgammon set with wooden pieces set up, leaf scrolls and cartouches on the frame, from aboveChess and backgammon set open to the backgammon field: pale points with a pomegranate and a bunch of grapes

Scalloped Chess and Backgammon Set with Pomegranate and Grapes

$389.00
Classic travel chess and backgammon set with stippled border, wooden pieces set up, from aboveFolding chess and backgammon set open to the backgammon field inside, points drawn in line work, bronze hinges

Classic Travel Chess and Backgammon Set with Stippled Border

$199.00
Royal crown travel chess and backgammon set with wooden pieces set up, scrolled corners, from aboveWooden chess set closed, crown carved in a scrolled cartouche and acanthus corners, from above

Royal Crown Travel Chess and Backgammon Set

$359.00
Travel chess and backgammon set with wooden pieces set up inside a deep-cut fleur-de-lis border, from aboveWooden chess set closed, fleur-de-lis scrolls carved in deep relief round the 15.7 inch / 40 cm board, from above

Travel Chess and Backgammon Set with Fleur-de-Lis Border

$349.00
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
Travel chess and backgammon set standing open with wooden chess pieces in front, scroll border in reliefWooden chess set closed, running scroll border carved round the squares, angled view

Travel Chess and Backgammon Set with Scroll Border

$289.00
Carved chess set with scrolled knotwork border and carved wooden pieces set up on a fur throw, close viewFolding chess set standing open on its felt-lined case, knotwork border in deep relief, angled view

Chess Set with Scrolled Knotwork Border, Three Sizes

From $179.00
Grapevine chess set with carved wooden pieces set up, grape clusters and leaves carved round the board, close viewCarved grapevine chess set standing open on its case, bronze clasps, angled view

Grapevine Chess Set, Three Sizes

From $235.00
Chess set with wooden pieces set up inside a carved fleur-de-lis border, 19.6 inch / 50 cm, from aboveWooden chess board closed, arcade of fleur-de-lis carved in relief round the squares, angled view

Chess Set with Fleur-de-Lis Border

$399.00
Carved folding chess set with diamond lattice border and carved wooden pieces set up, angled viewClose-up of the carved dark and light wooden chess pieces on the board with the lattice border

Chess Set with Diamond Lattice Border, Three Sizes

From $159.00
Pomegranate travel chess and backgammon set standing open with wooden chess pieces in frontWooden chess set closed, carved pomegranate border with coordinates cut into the fruit, angled view

Pomegranate Travel Chess and Backgammon Set

$279.00
Chess and backgammon set with wooden pieces set up, knotwork border carved round the 19.6 inch / 50 cm board, from aboveWooden chess set closed, knotwork band between beaded lines and scalloped edge, from above

Chess and Backgammon Set with Knotwork Border

$389.00
Travel chess set standing open on its case with wooden pieces in front, leaf scroll frame in reliefWooden chess set with pieces set up, leaf scrolls carved round the frame, from above

Travel Chess Set with Leaf Scroll Frame

$289.00
Travel chess and backgammon set with wooden pieces set up inside a basket-weave frame, from aboveWooden chess set 15.7 inch / 40 cm closed, basket-weave frame carved in relief, from above

Travel Chess and Backgammon Set with Basket Weave Frame

$369.00
Travel chess and backgammon set standing open with wooden chess pieces in front, braided border and carry handleInside of the chess and backgammon set with pale points, checkers and dice, corner view

Travel Chess and Backgammon Set with Braided Border

$319.00
Mount Ararat travel chess and backgammon set with wooden pieces set up, scrollwork frame and carry handles, from aboveInside of the chess and backgammon set: line-work points, bronze hinges and handle slots on both edges

Mount Ararat Travel Chess and Backgammon Set with Scrollwork Frame

$269.00
Armenian travel chess set with ARMENIA lettered on the board, Mount Ararat and grapes, wooden pieces set up, from aboveArmenian chess set closed, 11.8 inch / 30 cm board with ARMENIA lettering and grape corners, angled view

Armenian Travel Chess Set with Mount Ararat and Grapes

$199.00
Turquoise epoxy chess and backgammon set standing open with wooden pieces in front, Mount Ararat carved by the handleEpoxy chess set closed, 11.8 inch / 30 cm board with turquoise resin squares and knotwork border, angled view

Mount Ararat Turquoise Epoxy Travel Chess and Backgammon Set

$539.00
Mount Ararat travel chess and backgammon set with wooden pieces set up on the basket-weave frame, from aboveInside of the chess and backgammon set with the map of Armenia and pale points in each half

Mount Ararat Travel Chess and Backgammon Set with Basket Weave

$299.00

About this collection

The board folds in half around its own pieces and closes flat, which is the oldest and still the best way to keep a set together.

See also travel sets, two-in-one boards and all chess sets.

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