Personalizable Walnut Chess Set with Hidden Lock – Handcrafted
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Securely stored, beautifully designed. An impressive union of security and aesthetics. This handcrafted walnut wood chess set with a hidden lock offers an elegant storage solution that protects your pieces – and is a decorative keepsake in its own right.
The natural warmth of walnut grain meets careful craftsmanship. The lockable wooden case with a hidden key keeps the Roman-inspired pieces securely stored in a soft velvet compartment. With free engraving directly on the wood – name, date, or logo – it becomes your personal keepsake.
| Dimensions | 7.9 × 7.9 × 4.7 in (20 × 20 × 12 cm) |
| Material | Premium walnut wood |
| Pieces | Roman-inspired, 1.9 in (4.8 cm) |
| Function | Hidden lock & key |
| Interior | Soft velvet compartment (scratch-free storage) |
| Personalization | Engraving (name/date) included – position varies, either on the wood or on a metal plaque depending on the set |
| Craftsmanship | Handcrafted |
Engraving note: The engraving position shown in the product photos is an example. The actual placement is determined by our craftsman’s judgment — on the wood where possible, otherwise on an elegant metal plaque — always chosen for the spot best suited to that particular set.
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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.
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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.