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...

Mount Ararat travel chess and backgammon set with wooden pieces set up, carry handles at both ends, from aboveInside of the chess and backgammon set: backgammon points in line work, bronze hinges and handle slots

Mount Ararat Travel Chess and Backgammon Set with Leaf Scrolls

$199.00
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
Armenian alphabet chess set with wooden pieces set up and the letters carved in pale relief around the boardArmenian chess set with the alphabet carved around the chessboard and a cut-out carry handle, from above

Armenian Alphabet Travel Chess Set

$269.00
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
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
Teal epoxy travel chess set with gold and black cast-metal pieces set up on a pale square-edged boardChess set standing half open showing the marbled teal epoxy squares and brass coordinate discs

Teal Epoxy Travel Chess Set with Gold and Black Metal Pieces

$959.00
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 Chess Set with Carved Pieces and Carry Handles

$769.00
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

Luxury Red Epoxy Travel Chess Set with Bronze-Topped 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

Luxury Gray Epoxy Travel Chess Set with Bronze-Topped 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 Travel Chess Set with Felt Case

$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 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

Luxury Red Epoxy Chess Set with Braided Border

$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

Luxury Blue Epoxy Travel Chess Set with Bronze Warrior Pieces

$1,089.00
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 Travel Chess Set with Carry Handles

$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

Armenian Green Epoxy Chess Set with Grapevine Frame and Map Inside

$969.00
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 Travel Chess Set in Walnut with Brass Coordinates

$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 Travel 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

Blue Epoxy Travel Chess Set with Stippled Border

$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

Luxury Turquoise Epoxy Chess Set with Bronze Pieces and Storage Box

$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 Armenian Chess and Backgammon Set with Coat of Arms

$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 Travel Chess Set with Scrollwork Frame

$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 Walnut Chess Set with Carry Handles

$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 Travel Chess Set with Carved Corners

$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 Chess Set with Carry Handles and Stippled Frame

$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

Luxury Acanthus Travel 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 Travel Chess Set with Gold and Black 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 Chess Set with Carved Frame

$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

Double-Headed Eagle Chess and Backgammon Set with Lattice Frame

$789.00
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

Luxury Twelve-Sided Russian 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

Luxury Twelve-Sided Russian Chess Set with Double-Headed Eagle

$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

Luxury Twelve-Sided Armenian Chess Set with Carved Wooden 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

Luxury Twelve-Sided Armenian Chess Set with Bronze Figural Pieces

$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

Classic Walnut Travel Chess Set with 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

Large Round Lattice Chess Set with Carved 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

Large Basket Weave Chess Set with Leaf Scrolls and Carry Handles

$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

Pale Walnut Travel Chess Set with Gold 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

Luxury Brass Star Chess Set with Bronze Pieces and Carry Handles

$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

Luxury Chess Set with Carved Chess-Piece Border and 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

Luxury Green Epoxy Chess Set with Bronze 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 Walnut Chess Set with Carry Handles and Leaf Scrolls

$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 Chess Set with Basket Weave Panels and Carry Handles

$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

Luxury Turquoise Epoxy Travel Chess Set with Metal Pieces

$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

Travel Chess Set with Floral Scrolls

$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 Travel Chess Set with Carry Handle and Felt Case

$329.00
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

Travel Chess Set with Rope Border

$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 Travel Chess Set with Carry Handles

$429.00
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 Chess Set with Felt-Lined Piece Trays and Waved Edge

$309.00

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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