Knotwork Wooden Chess Set in Three Sizes — Handmade in Armenia
A band of carved knotwork runs round the chessboard of this folding chess set, interlaced diamonds on a dotted ground inside a stippled outer edge. It comes in three sizes — 11.8, 15.7, or 19.7 in square (30, 40, or 50 cm) — handmade in Armenia from beech, with 32 wooden chess pieces and a black carrying bag.
This is the wooden chess set that suits a desk, a kitchen table or a shelf, depending on the size you pick. The knotwork stands up in relief with dots punched into the ground between the loops, the coordinates are cut beside the two-tone squares, and the frame is stained a deep walnut brown. It folds in half on bronze hinges and closes with two clasps.
Inside, both halves are lined in black felt, and the 32 turned pieces — light and dark — ride there when the board is shut. Choose the 11.8 in board for a smaller playing surface or the 19.7 in board for more room. Choose the size above.
Specifications
- Size: 11.8 × 11.8 in (30 × 30 cm), 15.7 × 15.7 in (40 × 40 cm), or 19.7 × 19.7 in (50 × 50 cm) — choose above
- Material: beech wood, stained walnut brown and varnished, with two-tone inlaid squares
- Carving: interlaced knotwork band on a dotted ground, stippled outer edge, carved coordinates
- Pieces: 32 turned wooden chess pieces in light and dark wood, scaled to the board size
- Inside: felt-lined both halves; folds to half its width
- Hardware: bronze hinges and two clasps
- Craftsmanship: handmade in Armenia
What's Included
- Folding chess board with felt-lined inside
- 32 wooden chess pieces in light and dark wood
- Black carrying bag
Why You'll Love It
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Three sizes, one design: the same knotwork band on an 11.8, 15.7, or 19.7 in board — pick the one for the table you have.
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Carving that stays quiet: a repeating band rather than a scene, so it suits any room and never dates.
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Its own case: felt inside, clasps outside, a bag included — the set travels closed and complete.
Good to Know Before You Buy
Which size should I choose? The 11.8 in (30 cm) board takes less table space; the 15.7 in (40 cm) and 19.7 in (50 cm) boards offer progressively larger playing surfaces. The carving, the felt and the pieces are the same design at every size — only the scale changes.
What about shipping and returns? Shipping is free worldwide and tracked. Every set is covered by our 30-day returns policy.
How do I look after it? Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from heat. Dust the carving with a soft brush, wipe the field with a dry cloth and close it with the pieces inside on the felt.
