Octagonal Chess Set with Storage Drawer and Acanthus Corners

Octagonal Chess Set with Storage Drawer and Acanthus Corners — Handmade in Armenia

Eight sides and four carved acanthus corners frame the board of this octagonal chess set with storage, with a drawer underneath for all 32 wooden pieces. The board measures 60 × 60 × 11 cm / 23.6″ × 23.6″ × 4.3″ across the points and is handmade in Armenia from beech and walnut in a warm brown finish.

This is the wooden chess set people ask about. The eight-sided frame leaves a triangle at each corner, and a bold acanthus leaf curls through every one over a dotted ground; a diamond lattice runs along the border with the coordinates on small brass roundels, and the sides are worked in a fine texture down to the feet. The full-size squares are inlaid in two woods.

The drawer glides out on a brass pendant and takes the whole set — carved pieces in light and dark wood — so nothing ever sits beside the board or goes into a bag. Big enough for a serious game, tidy enough to stay on the table between them.

Specifications

• Size: 60 × 60 × 11 cm / 23.6″ × 23.6″ × 4.3″
• Material: beech wood with walnut, stained warm brown and varnished, squares inlaid in two woods
• Carving: acanthus scrolls in relief in each corner on a dotted ground, diamond-lattice border, textured sides, brass coordinate roundels
• Pieces: 32 carved wooden chess pieces in light and dark wood
• Storage: pull-out drawer with a brass pendant pull
• Base: four feet
• Craftsmanship: handmade in Armenia

What's Included

• Octagonal chess board with storage drawer
• 32 carved wooden chess pieces in light and dark wood

Why You'll Love It

• Eight sides, full size: the octagon is the talking point, and the board inside it is a proper 60 cm field.
• Acanthus in relief: each corner carries a carved leaf scroll with real depth, not a flat pattern.
• The set stays under the board: one drawer, every piece — put it away in a single movement.

Good to Know Before You Buy

Is the carving real? Yes. The acanthus scrolls are carved in relief over a dotted ground, the lattice and the textured sides are cut into the wood, the squares are inlaid, and the coordinates are brass roundels. The pieces are carved wood.

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 radiators. Dust with a dry, soft cloth and keep the pieces in the drawer.