House of Staunton wooden chess set collections
Here is the overview of the wooden chess sets offered by The House of Staunton. All the sets on one page, with a short description and links straight to product pages. Pieces on most of the images are made of boxwood. All the sets are "tournament size", with king height between 3 and 6 inches (7.5 - 15 cm). The sets are sorted according to price (more or less). Most of the sets come with 4 queens. Most of the more expensive ones (luxury and beyond) come with a manufacturer's plaque, a certificate of authenticity, and option to include a chess box at a discount. Click on any of the images/links to be redirected to an official manufacturer's webpage where each set is described with much more detail, sometimes with additional images. The information presented on this page may not be 100% up to date, but should be close.
The Championship Series
The Championship Series Chess Set
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The design of the Championship Series chess set is an exact reproduction of the traditional "European Pattern" chessmen. Such design is used in many tournaments, including the most prestigious ones, like Linares, Corus and Dortmund. White pieces are made from boxwood, black can be golden rosewood, ebonized boxwood or rosewood. The king is 3.75 inches (9.5 cm) high. Also available in set and board combination.
The Classic Series
The Classic Series Chess Set
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This series is available in multiple sizes and multiple wood types. King size can be 3, 3.5, 3.75, 4, 4.4 or 5 inches high. 5 inch version is on clearance sale, 50% off! (only red and ivory laquered chessmen left) One of the cheaper designs available, it is perfect for players looking for a high-quality but not too expensive wooden chess set. Also available in set and board combination.
The Pro-Line Series
The Pro-Line Series Chess Set
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This series is apparently being discontinued. Good news is that means it's 50% cheaper! Available only with 4.0 inch (10 cm) king, with white pieces made of boxwood and black of golden rosewood.
The Grandmaster Series
The Grandmaster Series Chess Set
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A new House of Staunton product. Currently available with 4.0 inch (10 cm) king. White pieces are made from boxwood, black can be golden rosewood or rosewood. A quality set for a reasonable price. Also available in set and board combination.
The Royale Series
The Royale Series Chess Set
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Another discontinued series. 50% cheaper because of that! 4.0 (10 cm) inch king, white pieces are boxwood, black are golden rosewood. Notice the unusual design of king and queen, and also the biting knight.
The Reykjavik II Series
The Reykjavik II Series Chess Set
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This series is an exact reproduction of the set used in 1972 World Chess Championship match played between Robert J. Fischer and Boris Spassky held in Reykjavik, Iceland. Many types of wood are available, including genuine ebony and blood rosewood for black pieces. The king stands 3.75 inches (9.5 cm) high. There is also a smaller "library" version with a 3.25 inch (8 cm) king. Both are available as set and board combination. There is also a gothic chess version, as well as the same design available in the prestige series.
The Zagreb 59 Series
The Zagreb 59 Series Chess Set
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This is an exact reproduction of the design used in many tournaments in the 50s, including a very strong Candidates Tournament held in Yugoslavia in 1959. Zagreb was one of the venues, hence the set's name.
The king is 3.875 inch (10 cm) high. Many types of wood are available, including genuine ebony and blood rosewood. There is also the prestige set with blood rosewood used for white pieces and genuine ebony for black. It also comes in set and board combination. The kings come with two different finials (that thing at the top): the originally used in this design ball, and a more usual cross. The same design is also available in the prestige series.
The Renegade Series
The Renegade Series Chess Set
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The Renegade Series chess sets are unique because the rook is taller than the knight and the bishop, as befits it's value on the board. The set is on clearance sale - 50% off! The wood selection is boxwood covered with either natural (white pieces) and black laquer, or ivory (white pieces) and red (black pieces) laquer. There is also a luxury version with white pieces made from boxwood and black from either blood rosewood or genuine ebony.
The Professional Series
The Professional Series Chess Set
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This series is an attempt to replicate design and proportions of the turn-of-the-century "Staunton Pattern" chess sets. The Professional chess set was the official set of the 2006 US Chess Championship. The king is 3.75 inches (9.5 cm) high, and there are multiple wood choices.
The Mechanics Institute Commemorative Chessmen
The Mechanics Institute Commemorative Chess Set
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This is a reproduction of sets produced in 1916 by Mechanics Institute for a simultaneous exhibition against Jose Raul Capablanca. The king is 4.25 inches (11 cm) high, white pieces are boxwood, black can be rosewood, golden rosewood or ebonized boxwood.
The Margate 1923 Commemorative Chessmen
The Margate 1923 Commemorative Chessmen
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This set is a reproduction of "Sutton Coldfield Chessmen", which were popular in England in the 20s. They are named after the Margate 1923 Chess Congress. Interesting feature of this set is that it contains two sets of knights: one is a design used in Sutton Coldfield set, and one is a more traditional Staunton design. So it's 8 knights total! (4 white, 4 black). White pieces are boxwood, black can be rosewood, golden rosewood or ebonized boxwood.
The Susan Polgar Signature Series
The Susan Polgar Signature Series Chess Set
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This is the "Official set of Grandmaster Susan Polgar". It comes with a mahogany chess box. White pieces are boxwood, black are ebonized boxwood or rosewood. Notice the unusual "bridal" knight design.
The Marshall Luxury Series
The Marshall Series Luxury Chess Set
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The set is available in multiple types of wood, with king height either 4 inches or 4.4 inches.
The set is crafted to replicate the design and proportions of the original Staunton pattern Chessmen, which were first produced in 1849. White pieces are boxwood, black are rosewood, genuine ebony or blood rosewood.
The Collector Luxury Series
The Collector Series Luxury Chess Set
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The set is crafted to replicate the design and proportions of the original Staunton pattern Chessmen, which were first produced in 1849. Available with 3 inch or 4 inch king and in a variety of woods.
The Parthenon Luxury Series
The Parthenon Series Luxury Chess Set
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This set's design is inspired by Greek architecture. It is on clearance sale, 50% off! Sets are available with ivory and red laquered boxwood pieces, and with boxwood and blood rosewood pieces. King height is 4.4 inch (11 cm).
The Capablanca Luxury Series
The Capablanca Series Luxury Chess Set
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The set is modeled after Staunton Chess Sets produced during the 1920s. It is available in a variety of woods. King is 4 inches (10 cm) high.
The Northern Upright Luxury Chess Set
The Northern Upright Luxury Chess Set
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This set is an exact reproduction of the Jaques of London - Northern Upright Chessmen, popular from 1835 until the end of the Victorian period. White pieces are boxwood, black are rosewood or genuine ebony. King is 3.875 inches (10 cm) high. Limited edition. Clearance sale - 50% off!
The St. George Luxury Series
The St. George Luxury Chess Set
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This set is an exact reproduction of the St. George Chessmen, popular in the beginning of XIX century. It was allegedly designed for Saint George Chess Club in London. White pieces are boxwood, black are blood rosewood or genuine ebony. King is 4.4 inch (11 cm) high. Clearance sale - 50% off!
The Hastings Luxury Series
The Hastings Series Luxury Chess Set
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The set was created to commemorate Hastings 1895 chess tournament. King is 4 inches (10 cm) high. A variety of woods are available. It also comes in a set and board combination.
The Morphy Luxury Series
The Morphy Series Luxury Chess Set
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This set is a reintroduction of a design used in 1850s. White pieces are boxwood, black are genuine ebony. King can be 4 or 4.4 inches high.
The New York 1924 Luxury Series
The New York 1924 Series Luxury Chess Set
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The set is modeled after Staunton Chess Sets produced during the 1920s and was created to commemorate New York 1924 tournament. It is on clearance sale - 50% off! There are only sets with 4.4 inch (11 cm) king left, white white pieces made of boxwood and black made of blood rosewood. Also available as set and board combination.
The Imperial Collector Luxury Series
The Imperial Collector Series Luxury Chess Set
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The set is crafted to replicate the design and proportions of the original Staunton pattern Chessmen, which were first produced in 1849. The same as the Collector series, the difference being the "imperial" knight design. Available with 4 inch, 4.4 inch or 6 inch king. White pieces are boxwood, black can be rosewood, genuine ebony or blood rosewood.
The St. Petersburg 1895 Luxury Series
The St. Petersburg 1895 Series Luxury Chess Set
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This set was made to commemorate St. Petersburg 1895 tournament. It is based on a design from that period. Available in boxwood and genuine ebony with 4 inch king, and also as a set and board combination, both for very reasonable price. Also there is a 4.4 inch king version, currently on clearance sale, 50% off! and a huge 6 inch king version.
The Empire Luxury Series
The Empire Series Luxury Chess Set
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This set has a rather unusual, "Art Deco" design. Available with 4.4 inch king and a variety of wood choices. There is also a prestige version of this set.
The Nottingham 1936 Luxury Series
The Nottingham 1936 Series Luxury Chess Set
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A set made to commemorate the Nottingham 1936 tournament. On clearance sale, 50% off! King is 4.4 inches high, and there are only boxwood/genuine ebony sets left. There is also a prestige version of this set.
The Sultan Luxury Series
The Sultan Series Luxury Chess Set
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A new, original design. This exquisite and expensive set is available with 4 inch or 4.4 inch high king, with white pieces made of boxwood and black made of genuine ebony or blood rosewood. There is also a prestige version of this set. If you especially like the knight design, you can also buy a giant 18 inch high decorative piece.
The Sheffield Luxury Series
The Sheffield Series Luxury Chess Set
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Another very high quality and high price set... but this one is on clearance sale, 50% off! King is 4.4 inch high, white pieces are boxwood, black are genuine ebony or blood rosewood. If you ever wanted a top of the line chess set, this is a perfect moment, because it's 600$ cheaper than usual!
The Harrwitz Series Timeless Chess Set
The Harrwitz Series Timeless Chess Set
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This set is an exact reproduction of the Circa 1853 Jaques of London Harrwitz Pattern Chessmen. White pieces are antiqued boxwood, black are genuine ebony. This is a limited edition, only 50 sets were produced.
The Philidor Series Timeless Chess Set
The Philidor Series Timeless Chess Set
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This set is an exact reproduction of the Circa 1850 Philidor Pattern Chessmen. White pieces are boxwood, black are genuine ebony. "Kingside" pieces are designated by a small "pimple" at the top. This is a limited edition, only 50 sets were produced. Currently on clearance sale, 50% off!
The Anderssen Dropjaw Series Timeless Chess Set
The Anderssen Dropjaw Series Timeless Chess Set
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This set is an exact reproduction of the Circa 1854 Jaques of London Anderssen Dropjaw Pattern Chessmen. White pieces are antiqued boxwood, black are genuine ebony. This is a limited edition, only 50 sets were produced.
The Lasker Series Timeless Chess Set
The Lasker Series Timeless Chess Set
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This set is an exact reproduction of the Circa 1890 Lasker Staunton Pattern Chessmen. White pieces are antiqued boxwood, black are genuine ebony. This is a limited edition, only 50 sets were produced.
The Strand Series Timeless Chess Set
The Strand Series Timeless Chess Set
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This set is an exact reproduction of the Circa 1820 Grand Cigar Divan Pre-Staunton Pattern Chessmen. White pieces are antiqued boxwood, black are genuine ebony. This is a limited edition, only 50 sets were produced.
The Zukertort Series Timeless Chess Set
The Zukertort Series Timeless Chess Set
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This set is an exact reproduction of the Circa 1860 Zukertort Pattern Chessmen. White pieces are antiqued boxwood, black are genuine ebony. This is a limited edition, only 50 sets were produced.
The Dublin Series Timeless Chess Set
The Dublin Series Timeless Chess Set
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This set is an exact reproduction of the Circa 1820 Dublin Pattern Chessmen. White pieces are antiqued boxwood, black are genuine ebony. This is a limited edition, only 50 sets were produced.
The Broadbent Series Timeless Chess Set
The Broadbent Series Timeless Chess Set
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This set is an exact reproduction of the Jaques of London Circa 1930 Broadbent Style Chessmen. White pieces are antiqued boxwood, black are genuine ebony. This is a limited edition, only 50 sets were produced. Available with 3 inch or 4.4 inch king.
The Fischer Series Timeless Chess Set
The Fischer Series Timeless Chess Set
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This series is a reproduction of the set used in 1972 World Chess Championship match played between Robert J. Fischer and Boris Spassky held in Reykjavik, Iceland. White pieces are boxwood, black are genuine ebony. White pieces are covered with patina to mimic the slightly aged appearance pieces produced in 1972 would have now.
The 2008 US Chess Championship Commemorative Chessmen
The 2008 US Chess Championship Commemorative Chess Set
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The sets on offer are the actual chess sets used during the 2008 US Chess Championship. They come with a chessboard signed by the players, signed certificate of authenticity and a signed production label. The sets are Fischer Timeless Series sets.
The Paulsen Series Timeless Chess Set
The Paulsen Series Timeless Chess Set
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This set is an exact reproduction of the Circa 1820 Dublin Pattern Chessmen. White pieces are antiqued boxwood, black are genuine ebony. This is a limited edition, only 50 sets were produced.
The Reykjavik II Prestige Series
The Reykjavik II Series Prestige Chess Set
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This series is an exact reproduction of the set used in 1972 World Chess Championship match played between Robert J. Fischer and Boris Spassky held in Reykjavik, Iceland. White pieces are made from blood rosewood and black from genuine ebony. The king stands 3.75 inches (9.5 cm) high. There is also a set and board combination available.
The Zagreb 59 Prestige Series
The Zagreb 59 Series Prestige Chess Set
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This is an exact reproduction of the design used in many tournaments in the 50s, including a very strong Candidates Tournament held in Yugoslavia in 1959. Zagreb was one of the venues, hence the set's name.
The king is 3.875 inch (10 cm) high. White pieces are made from blood rosewood and black from genuine ebony. It also comes in set and board combination. The kings come with two different finials (that thing at the top): the originally used in this design ball, and a more usual cross.
The Collector Prestige Series
The Collector Series Prestige Chess Set
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The set is crafted to replicate the design and proportions of the original Staunton pattern Chessmen, which were first produced in 1849. King is 4.4 inches high. White pieces are made from blood rosewood and black from genuine ebony. Only 3 sets left!
The Empire Prestige Series
The Empire Series Prestige Chess Set
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This set has a rather unusual, "Art Deco" design. King is 4.4 inches high. White pieces are made from blood rosewood and black from genuine ebony.
The Nottingham Prestige Series
The Nottingham Series Prestige Chess Set
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A set made to commemorate the Nottingham 1936 tournament. King is 4.4 inches high. White pieces are made from blood rosewood and black from genuine ebony.
The Sultan Prestige Series
The Sultan Series Prestige Chess Set
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A new, original design. This exquisite and expensive set is available with a 4.4 inch high king, with white pieces made of blood rosewood and black made of genuine ebony.
The Golden Collector Luxury Series
The Golden Collector Series Luxury Chess Set
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This set is crafted to replicate the design and proportions of the original Staunton pattern Chessmen, first manufactured in 1849. King is 4.4 inch tall, white pieces are antiqued boxwood, black are genuine ebony. This is a high-end set, with a high-end price. Producer claims it is "the finest Staunton Pattern chess set ever produced", and it well may be so. Definitely the most expensive wooden set available from HoS, only some of the luxury sets beat it in price. Also available as a set and board combination with a suitably high-end chessboard.