You never actually own a ChessBaron luxury
chess set. You merely look after it for the next
generation. Few have an expensive chess set that
comes close to the the value and beauty of a ChessBaron
luxury chess set. It's difficult to find expensive
chess sets at our low prices - luxury chess sets
which are a pure joy to display and use, and that just keep on looking great. The detail
is exquisite and the weighting is perfectly balanced. The sets come
with a recommended luxury chess case similar or the same as the one pictured
along with the descriptions below.
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X2001 Margaret Anne Knight Chess Set 3 inch King Ebony King Height 3 inch. Base Diameter 1.3 inch. Triple Weighted 51g. Balance 17% Certificate of Authenticity included. This chess set is the ebony version of the X3001. The detail in the pieces is to a very high quality and there is abundant attention to detail by the craftsman. Ebony is the slightly more sought after wood, but many prefer the golden colours of the bud rosewood - we have both available. We think these two sets are especially good value among our inventory. The board should have 1.5 inch squares. READ MORE...
X3001 Margaret Anne Knight Staunton Chess Set 3 inch King - Bud Rosewood King Height 3 inch. Base Diameter 1.4 inch. Triple Weighted 51g Balance 17% Certificate of Authenticity included. This set is wonderful as a smaller high quality chess set. The detail on the knight proves the high quality of workmanship in carving. This style comes in three King sizes (as will be displayed further down), the 3.5 inch and the 4 inch. For lovers of Staunton this set has no equal in it's size and quality. The wood is the best bud Rosewood. The luxury chess set is triple weighted and comes with an extra queen. The set takes up much less room than the 4 inch Kings and can easily be accomodated with a board of 1.5 inch squares. The weighting, detail and size (where space is at a premium) makes this luxury chess set an excellent choice amongst our entire inventory. READ MORE...
X2002 Carved Chamfered Base Ebonised Staunton Chess Set King Height 4 inch. Base Diameter 1.8 inch Triple Weighted 115g. Balance 16% Certificate of Authenticity included. A triple weighted luxury chess set. The detailed knight shows detail of the mouth, head and teeth. The facial muscles have good definition with a chiselled look that catches the light nicely. The triple weight of the set puts it in the higher level of chess products and together with the quality of workmanship brings it to the luxury category. The weighting is a feature of higher end chess sets - these weigh in at a very strong 115g and have a reassuring feel in the hand. The set has perfect balance. The bottom of the pieces have a leather disc for padding. The board for this set should have 2 inch squares. READ MORE...
X2004 Carved Chamfered Base in Rosewood Staunton Chess Set King Height 4 inch. Base diameter 1.75 inch Triple Weighted 82g. Balance 16% Certificate of Authenticity included. Superbly weighted luxury chess set with beautiful detail given to the carving of each member of the set. Triple weighted, leather bottoms, genuine solid rosewood. The knight reflects great detail and attention in the face - revealing the teeth, the muscles of the face and torso, even the eyes. In the range of luxury chess sets - the rosewood chamfered base is outstanding value. The board for this luxury chess set should be 2 inch squares to be able to appreciate the magnitude, presence and atmosphere of the pieces. READ MORE...
X2003 Large Lotus Carved Weighted Chess Set King: Height 5.5 inch, Base Diameter 1.45 inch, Double Weighted at 53g Certificate of Authenticity included. A twist on the Staunton design - this luxury chess set has good quality detail. It is double weighted. The king is slim but tall measuring 5.5 inches in height. The traditional staunton is taken at base and resembled at the top, with an innovative and intracate mid section to bring together the traditional staunton design with the detailed innovation marking the Lotus genre and bringing together a luxury chess set. This is an expensive chess set at a non-expensive price. The board size should be with 2 inch squares to allow space for the tall king. READ MORE...
X3005 Margaret Anne Knight Staunton Chess Set Bud Rosewood 3.5 inch King King Height 3.5 inch. Base Diameter 1.6 inch. Triple Weighted 86g Balance 14% Certificate of Authenticity included. This is the Bud Rosewood version of the Stallion Knight, a magnificently well defined luxury chess set. The middle King height of the Stallion Knight series, this luxury chess set is beautiful as an example of much more expensive chess sets. Luxury chess sets like this are for sale in chess boutiques for three and four times the price. The weighting for this 3.5 inch Stallion Knight is perfect - triple weighted. The wood is bud rosewood - the most sought after and rare type of wood. The detail in the knight is very precise and the staunton tradition maintained throughout the luxury chess set. The board selected for this set should have 1.75 inch or 2 inch squares. READ MORE...
U2002 Genuine Onyx Chess Set with Luxury case and Luxury Board King Height 3.1 inch. Base Diameter 1 inch. Weight 40g. Overal weight 5.2 Kg Certificate of Authenticity included. Cases come in Green, Red and Blue according to stock levels. This chess set is made from Onyx, the semi-precious gem stone. The weight of the set is significant. The board is made in Marble and the whole set comes in a luxury presentation case where each piece is nestled in it's own silk lined indentation. Onyx is a translucent, semi-precious gem stone of quartz variety with an extremely fine crystal formation. For centuries the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans acknowledged Onyx for its mystical properties and it was used to adorn places of worship. Due to the translucent nature of Onyx, when placed in front of a light source - the colors are impressive. It is believed that Onyx helps it's owner to control their environment, enhance instinct. People who wear jewellery made of Onyx stone claim that it aids grief and enhances self-control along with aiding with decision making. Whether there is any truth in these claims or not, Onyx is a valuable and unusual material which has resulted in a wonderful luxury chess set. READ MORE...
X2005 Stallion Knight Ebony Staunton Chess Set 3.5 inch King King Height 3.5 inch. Base Diameter 1.6 inch. Triple Weighted 86g. Balance 14% Certificate of Authenticity included. This luxury set is the pure Ebony version of the Margaret Anne, it is equally beautiful and well defined. The grace and majesty is carried through the design. Just decide which wood you prefer! READ MORE...
X2029 The Sebastian Chess Set in Heavy Steel and Copper King Height 4.25 inch. Base Diameter 1.3 inch. Heavily Weighted at 114g Balance 50% Certificate of Authenticity included. You may have noticed that we don’t offer many metal sets. This is because we have scoured the world in an attempt to stand out in a range that is not just large, but unique and the best available. This pewter finished set is heavy and yet remarkably detailed - a good example of this policy. A luxury steel and brass set with the dark side finished in pewter - a chess set with distinction that has many uses - playing chess or using offensively for burglars. Delightful chess playing with elegance, and this set says elegance in every way. It is well priced for the level of luxury afforded, and a set to be proud of. Optionally comes with a very beautiful recommended luxury chess case. The board should be 1.5 inch or possibly 1.75 inch squares. READ MORE...
X2040 Flavius Josephus Chess Set in Steel and Copper King: Height 4 inch. Base Dia 1.3 inch. Very Heavy 5oz Certificate of Authenticity included. New! Looking for something distinctive that really makes a individual statement? Here's a very heavy metal chess set that really stands out. Modelled from archeological finds, the Judean historian Josephus had a collection of goblets that this set is modelled after - perfect material for a chess set because of the variety in design making up the different pieces. Unusually the King and Queen pieces both have unscrewable caps. The set also trumps any other shot glass chess set we've ever seen. This is a shot glass chess set with distinction - and is obviously not glass - it's made in copper and steel. A great chess set! READ MORE...
X2006 Ami Elizabeth Staunton Chess Set - Ebonised Black King Height 3.75 inch. Base Diameter 1.75 inch Triple Weighted 84g. Balance 16% Certificate of Authenticity included. This luxury chess set is one of the best value items in our inventory. The detail of carving is excellent and the pieces are triple weighted which gives a real sense of luxury to the chess set. The design note on the knight is slightly understated - note the slight lift on the top of the nose. The wood is ebonised, a process that blackens the colour and allows an attractive aging effect. The rook is slender and has a lovely balance. The selection is perfect for tournament play and is a luxury chess set to admire. The board would be best with 2 inch squares. READ MORE...
X2009 King Cross Staunton Chess Set in Camel Bone Certificate of Authenticity included. Remarkably carved luxury chess set. The detail in carving of the camel bone is nothing short of remarkable. The material is difficult to work with and the skilled bone craftsmen have created something truly beautiful with the material. Expect natural blemishes on the surface with Camel Bone which enhances the set as a real bone product with the authentic battle scars of life. (I wonder if I can get my bones used to create a beautiful bone chess set after I'm gone?). The whole set takes two weeks to carve and finish completely and is a masterpiece of workmanship. Note the king (standing 3.75 inch tall) and queen for the detail in carving and marking. The staunton style is retained with a flourish of artistry to produce an outstanding example of luxury chess sets. The knight is petite and appears delicate yet is robust and durable because of the material of camel bone. Now look at the rook. This nicely shows intricate detail from the base through to the top. The Kings Cross special is a luxury chess set to pass through the generations of your family. The board size for this luxury chess set should be 1.5 inch or a maximum of 1.75 inch squares. READ MORE...
X2010 Traditional Camel Bone Staunton Chess Set King Height 3.75 inch. Base Diameter 1.4 inch. King weight 43g. Certificate of Authenticity included. Henry the camel is the winner of the camel bone posterity prize for 15 years running! Few of us know what really happens in the camel world, where competition is fierce for the right to be remembered with honour by the use of their bones in making superb lasting luxury chess sets. The material is coveted and perfect for making chess sets to pass on to the next generation. But Henry was no ordinairy camel - recognised for his zen-like attitude towards the goal whilst other camels struggled by working harder and harder - we can all learn a thing or two from Henry. Think the goal, be the goal, be the heritage bone chess set. The result? A wonderfully understated camel bone chess set that transcends. Transcends what? Friend - you're not not thinking right - it just 'transcends'. Henry the zen-camel has given us collectibility in a beautiful chess set attractive to camel bone aficionados untainted by further decoration in a characteristically plain design with a nearly 4 inch high King, well intrisically weighted pieces and an accompanying certificate of authenticity for your insurance and heirloom purposes. Zen-Henry has become immortal in the process of providing this work of art. Bravo! READ MORE...
X2011 Exotic Christina Staunton Chess Set in Camel Bone King Height 3.8 inch. Base Diameter 1.25 inch. Weight 47g. Balance 46% Certificate of Authenticity included. Obituary: Percy the Camel much missed and loved by all. Born 14-Feb-1972. Died 17-Mar-04. We'll never forget you Percy - you were more than a camel to us - you were a friend and companion. We love you so much we've used your bones to make a camel bone chess set out of you - so that we can remember you forever. You'll be passed down from generation to generation because we know your bone is durable, natuarally dense and perfect for carving into the intricate shapes needed for luxury chess sets. We know your bones bear the scars of life and each bone marking we'll revere to honour your memory. We know this marks your precious bones as authentic, making the difference between the real material and synthetic. We've placed exotic markings on your bones and named it Christina (well, let's face it Percy, who'd buy an exotic chess set called 'Percy'?). Your chess set will need a board with 1.75 inch squares. Goodbye Percy - we'll always remember you - you're with us forever. READ MORE...
X3004 Chamfered Base Triple Weighted Staunton Ebonised Chess Set - 5 inch King King Height 5 inch. Base diameter 1.95 inch Triple Weighted 139g. Balance 15% Certificate of Authenticity included. The 5 inch King version of the Chamfered base luxury set - nice perspectives, good sizing and great detail. Play inside, play outside, play to win and play to enjoy. This luxury chess set will inspire you to enjoy new heights of the royal game even in the great outdoors of your 5 acre home or two up and two down in Richmond, Windsor or Glasgow - affordable luxury. The board should be 2 inch squares. READ MORE...
XX2005 Reproduction Antique - John Calvert Chess Set King Height 4.5 inch. Base Diameter 1.6 inch. Double Weighted at 55g Balance 28% Certificate of Authenticity included. Crafted in the finest rosewood. One of the recognised designs of chess sets by John Calvert - however note the difference with all other sets for this design - these chess pieces are weighted! The genre was always a beautiful design but had the problem of being easily tipped over and feeling inadequate due to weightlessness. It's rare to find chess sets of this time period that are weighted and felted like this - a beautiful design and wonderful example of 'period' chess sets. This is a reproduction, and comes with the love and care of modern day artisans. The chess set is exactly the recognised Calvert design. If you need a board, try the B2012 with 1.75 inch squares. READ MORE...
X2008 Margaret Anne Knight 4 inch King Triple Weight Ebony Chess Set Certificate of Authenticity included. Made in Ebony wood (which is predominately black, not completely) - this triple weighted luxury chess set has intricate carving detail. Each set takes over two weeks to complete with the detail of the knight and all other pieces of this luxury chess set. This has every element of an expensive chess set without the expense. The wood is the best available Ebony, and the tradition of Staunton has been maintained to provide a very good example of a Staunton luxury chess set. The king is 4 inch in height and the other pieces of the luxury chess set perfectly compliment the King's height. The board should be with 2 inch squares. READ MORE...
X2030 Oriental Staunton Ebony Chess Set King Height 4 inch. Base Diameter 1.65 inch. Heavily Weighted at 81g Certificate of Authenticity included. Unusual staunton based design, good example of chess sets that have an obvious staunton base but been put through the oriental wringer - we love it - the chess set is well weighted and has very good detail for the pieces, especially the knight. Reminds me of the Taj Mahal huh? READ MORE...
X4014 Sinead Staunton Chess Set in Rosewood King Height 4 inch. Base Dia 1.7 inch. Triple Weighted 90g Certificate of Authenticity included. The Rosewood version of the Sinead. Wonderful colouring, great example of luxury chess sets. The lines for the chess pieces in the set are classsic and finely defined for lasting great looks. The weighting feels just perfect. We love the perspective of the mane against the curvature of the nose for the Knight piece. Any home would be graced by this rosewood staunton chess set. The board for this luxury chess set should have 2 inch squares, and would benefit from a board with a hint of blackness to highlight the set's colour such as the B2016, B2028 or B2003. READ MORE...
XX2001 Reproduction Antique Triple Weighted Chess Set - Bud Rosewood King Height 4.25 inch. Base Diameter 1.6 inch. Triple Weighted 95g. Balance 24% Certificate of Authenticity included. Beautiful pre-staunton antique reproduction. The design of chess pieces following the Staunton style was from 1850 onwards. The staunton design was taken from earlier influences - this reproduction chess set is a particularly popular design of the early 19th Century and one of the major influencers of Nathaniel Cook's design with the approval of the prevailing world champion - Howard Staunton. The set is weighted, felted and has generous dimensions according to the early design and the manufacturer has taken pains to research the design so as to adhere to the original. Although early Staunton designs had no weight and no felt, Cook along with his manufacturer Jaques, saw the value of weighted sets and felted bottoms and added these enhancements quickly. This set has the improved triple weight and felt included. The Bishop design in this set was a common design of the time, later Staunton's changed to the reduced opening of the piece we generally know today. The board square size should be with 1.75 inch squares. READ MORE...
XX2009 Contemporary Staunton , Triple Weight, Felted, Double Queens Chess Set King Height 4.5 inch. Base Diameter 1.8 inch. Triple Weighted Balance 17% Certificate of Authenticity included. The lean design lines of this design is the outstanding feature Henry Moore would have been proud of. Chess sets such as this are works of art and will appreciate over time. The King is well sized at over 4 inches. The Queen has a sister for when your pawn gets promoted (your opponent won't need one of course, but there's one there anyway), but the deadlier of the species also has a secret weapon - the sharp spikes of the coronet. Ouch! Don't mess with her, those spikes are deadly and feel like they have a poison payload along with it. If you like contemporary chess designs, you'll not find a better design anywhere. READ MORE...
X2036 Ebony Ezra Triple Weight Double Queens Staunton Chess Set King Height 4 inch. Base Diameter 1.6 inch. Heavily Weighted at 84g Certificate of Authenticity included. See the Ezra's perfectly proportioned torso's for it's members. The placement of the rings around the rook seem well placed, the set has a good look about it - if you can put up with the knights permanently bad hair day. Nicely weighted, nicely proportioned with double Queens, a great set in the valued wood of Ebony. READ MORE...
XX2006 Reproduction Antique Camel Bone John Calvert Chess Set King Height 4 inch. Base Diameter 1.6 inch. Weighted at 34g Balance 30% Certificate of Authenticity included. One of the recognised designs of chess sets by John Calvert - slightly weighted as the genre demands. A beautiful bone chess set, a wonderful example of period chess sets. This is a bone reproduction, and comes with the love and care of modern day artisans. The set is a bold departure from todays standard staunton design of chess sets and very distinctive. If you need a board, try the B2012 with 1.75 inch squares. READ MORE...
XX2007 Reproduction Antique - Red White Camel Bone John Calvert Chess Set King Height 4 inch. Base Diameter 1.6 inch. Weighted at 34g Balance 30% Certificate of Authenticity included. Very authentic red/white reproduction in the John Calvert genre of chess sets - slightly weighted as the genre demands and in camel bone. Red and white chess sets were common in Calvert's day and this follows the style closely so the colouring was favoured when John Calvert started designing exquisite chess sets. A beautiful bone chess set, a wonderful example of a period chess set. A bone reproduction antique. The set is a bold departure from todays standard staunton design of chess sets and very distinctive and very authentic. If you need a board, try the B2012 with 1.75 inch squares. READ MORE...
X2027 Staunton Alexander Ebony Chess Set King: Height 4 inches, Diameter 1.75 inches, Weight 105g Double Queens Certificate of Authenticity included. An unusual traditional ebony chess set. The lines of the Alexander are striking. The ebony wood lends an element of establishment whilst the angular lines suggest battle. The King stands 4 inches. The set is triple weighted. The Queen has an unusual serrated effect for her crown which goes well with the shape of the pawns. The most unusual piece in the chess set is the pawn. They have a very good weighting and the top shape gives the set is unusual appearance, but the set is still a traditional staunton set. The boards should have squares of 2 inch. READ MORE...
X3027 Staunton Alexander Bud Rosewood Staunton Chess Set King: Height 4 inches, Diameter 1.75 inches, Weight 105g Double Queens Certificate of Authenticity included. The bud rosewood version of the Alexander. The features of the set stand out and make a real statement of differnece whilst retaining the beauty of staunton. This luxury chess set is a discerning selection. It optionally comes with a recommended beautiful luxury leather case that protects the pieces nicely and still looks great. The board selection for this product should have 2" squares. READ MORE...
X2012 Chamfered Triple Weight Staunton Chess Set in Bud Rosewood King Height 4 inch, Base Diameter 1.75 inch, Triple Weighted at 100g Certificate of Authenticity included. This chamfered base triple weighted luxury chess set is a beautifully carved traditional staunton flagship. The detail, weighting and balance of this luxury chess set is nothing short of remarkable. The knight has that trademark of excellence - gaps between the teeth betraying the excruciating exacting work in carving this piece. A single chess knight for this luxury chess set takes two days for one craftsman to produce from start to finish. The carvers of Amritsar in India are sought after for their skill, and here is the reason. The knight is finely carved with consistent detail and has a perfect weighting such that the feel of the piece in the hand is satisfying and feels sure and balanced as it moves (or more like - glides) from one square to another. The rook also has a beautiful feel due to it's full mid-section and weighting contributing more than it should towards the beauty and nature of this luxury chess set. The king stand 4 inches high. The wood is bud rosewood which is the most sought after part of the rosewood tree, right at the base. Bud-rosewood chess sets have a colour to them which exudes beauty and richness for luxury chess sets. The board for this set should have squares of 2 inches. This luxury chess set would be flattered with a fine gloss or polished board. READ MORE...
X2034 Jeremiah Triple Weight Felted Staunton Chess Set in Bud Rosewood King Height 4 inch. Base Diameter 1.6 inch. Weighted at 98g Certificate of Authenticity included. Unusual design of staunton with a great 4 inch King and suitable for a standard board with 2 inch squares. Whilst the Knight wants the spotlight with his moody pout, the rook is the beauty of the set with perfectly symmetrical rings and turret design. Bud rosewood is the wood and the resulting depth of rich colour adds to the overwhelming beauty of the entire chess set. READ MORE...
X2013 The Bronte in Ebony Wood Staunton Chess Set King Height 4 inch. Base Diameter 1.8 inch. Triple Weighted 98g. Balance 19% Certificate of Authenticity included. The Bronte design is a luxury chess set available in bud rosewood or ebony. The style is Staunton. Here is an excellent example of luxury chess sets offered by Baron where innovation meets tradition. The knights have a solid staunton look but with accentuated muscles and a innovative neck. The museum 'bust style' of the back of the necks base is the design style which we believe to be quite outstanding and formed the basis of this design commission. This set belongs in the Tate - not in your home. Every piece is beautiful, but the knight rightly steals the show, another piece that takes two days for one single knight - the complete luxury chess set takes nearly three weeks to manufacture. The king is 4 inch in height and the set comes with two queens. The set is triple weighted. We recommend a board with 2 inch squares. READ MORE...
X2014 Sinead Staunton Chess Set in Bud Rosewood King Height 4 inch. Base Dia 1.7 inch. Triple Weighted 90g Certificate of Authenticity included. This luxury chess set is triple weighted and comes with extra Queens. The Ebony version is below. Ebony is often preferred, but the colour of Bud Rosewood is lost with Ebony. Over time the colour of rosewood is enhanced as any slight colour mismatches are harmonised with touch and atmosphere. This set has a beautiful reddish brown colour from the wood. It's a leading example in luxury chess sets, the King is 4 inch in height and is magnificent in detail and carving. Note the detail of the knight. One excellent feature of good luxury chess sets is the detail in the teeth of the knight. But looking at the knight overall, notice the slight rustic nature of the set. The nostrils are carved individually - each piece in the luxury chess set is unique, but the staunton style is adhered to - it's a skillful tweak of innovation. The ruddy colour of the set gives the look of an expensive chess set, but the rustic tweak gives the set a leading edge that cannot be matched in the UK market. The board for this luxury chess set should have 2 inch squares, and would benefit from a hint of blackness to highlight the set's colouring. READ MORE...
X2020 Royal Knight Ebony Staunton Chess Set King Height 4 inch. Base Diameter 1.8 inch. Triple Weighted 98g. Balance 19% Certificate of Authenticity included. A high quality triple weighted Ebony chess set with spare queens, 4 inch height King and particular detail on the knight. The Mane of the knight stands out and the close-ups show the mane - (reminds me of Van Gogh's brush strokes - is it just me?). The king has a distinctive double cross. The whole luxury chess set is well weighted and is traditional staunton with that slight tweak in King and Knight to add style to this great ebony chess set. This set would look good on a board with 2 inch squares. READ MORE...
