Wooden Chess Set with Storage – Roman Design in Black, Handcrafted & Personalizable, 12.6 & 15.0 in (32 & 38 cm)
The Splendor of Rome Across 64 Squares. Travel back to the age of the Roman Empire. This handcrafted wooden chess set with a built-in drawer features Roman-inspired motifs – a set where every move unites history and strategy.
Made from walnut, rosewood, and natural wood, with solid metal pieces. Available in two sizes and board colors of blue, black, or red. The built-in drawer keeps the pieces securely stored, and with free engraving on an elegant metal plaque, your set becomes a truly unique heirloom.
▸ Medium Set (12.6 in / 32 cm)
| Board size | 12.6 × 12.6 × 2.4 in (32 × 32 × 6 cm) |
| King height | 2.0 in (5 cm) |
| Knight (Horse) | 1.4 in (3.5 cm) |
| Pawn height | 1.6 in (4 cm) |
▸ Large Set (15.0 in / 38 cm)
| Board size | 15.0 × 15.0 × 2.8 in (38 × 38 × 7 cm) |
| King height | 3.1 in (8 cm) |
| Knight (Horse) | 2.8 in (7 cm) |
| Pawn height | 2.2 in (5.7 cm) |
▸ Both Sizes
| Board colors | Blue, Black, Red |
| Board material | Walnut, Rosewood, Natural wood |
| Piece material | Metal |
| Feature | Built-in drawer |
| Personalization | Engraving on metal plaque (name/date) included |
| Craftsmanship | Handcrafted |
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A Game Today, an Heirloom Tomorrow
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With Your Engraving
Personalization & Engraving
Give your chess set a truly personal touch. Your chosen text – a name, a date, or a short dedication – is engraved on an elegant, gold-toned metal plaque, artfully set into the front of the wooden case. Framed by the ornate clasps, your dedication becomes a refined, lasting detail. Simply provide your text when ordering – the engraving is free of charge. The result is a gift that's unmistakably yours from the very first moment.
Handcrafted with Care
Every chess set is made through careful handwork. From the selected walnut and rosewood to the finely crafted drawer to the personal engraving – every detail carries the mark of true craftsmanship. No two pieces are alike. What you receive isn't a mass-produced item, but an heirloom built to outlast generations.
Schachatelier – from Berlin, built to last
Schachatelier is at home in Berlin – a city where cultures, stories, and people from around the world come together. That same diversity inspires our chess sets: from Roman legions to the Knights of Camelot. Every set is made by hand by experienced craftspeople – piece by piece, with a care that mass production simply can't match.
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
FAQ
Every handcrafted Schachatelier chess set is prepared for 1–2 business days before shipping for personal engraving and final finishing. Shipping then takes 2–5 business days – worldwide shipping is free. Most orders arrive within 3–7 business days.
Yes. Every Schachatelier chess set includes a personal engraving – a name, a date, or a short dedication – free of charge, with no extra cost. Simply provide your text when you place your order.
You enter your engraving text directly at checkout in the text field provided on the product page. If you'd like to change it after ordering, please email us as soon as possible at info@schachatelier.de – as long as the craftsman hasn't started the engraving yet, we're happy to make the change.
Standard products come with a 30-day right of return. For more details, see our Return Policy.
The material varies by model. The boards are mostly made of solid wood, and the pieces are mainly cast metal or hand-painted resin. You'll find the exact material specifications in the table on each product page.
Yes, thanks to the free engraving, a handcrafted Schachatelier chess set makes a truly special, memorable gift. No price or invoice is included in the package, so it can be shipped directly as a gift – perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, retirement, or as a premium corporate gift.
Yes, the solid chess pieces stand securely and their noticeable weight gives a premium, refined feel of play. They're safely stored in the model's integrated drawer or velvet compartment. Exact specifications are listed on each product page.
Yes. As soon as your chess set ships, you'll receive tracking information by email so you can follow your package until it arrives.
Yes, every Schachatelier chess set is one of a kind. Because it's genuinely handmade and hand-painted, each set carries small variations – not a flaw, but the signature of true craftsmanship.
A Gift That Puts Down Roots
Every Schachatelier set is made through careful handwork – from wood built to last for generations. We believe true craftsmanship carries responsibility. That's why we plant a tree for every order, verified through our partner Veritree. So with every chess set that finds a new home, a piece of nature grows back too. Craftsmanship that lasts – for you, and for generations to come.