Staunton Chess Pieces
Historic

Les Échiquiers du Roi present the Historic Staunton Chess Pieces, a faithful reissue of the 1865-1870 model — a masterpiece in the history of chess.

This exceptional model pays tribute to the first Staunton pieces that marked the birth of modern chess. Reproduced from the original pattern used by Wilhelm Steinitz, the first world chess champion, these pieces embody the discipline, power and elegance of the Victorian era.

Each piece is hand-carved with remarkable attention to detail: the knight, lively and expressive, evokes the spirit of classical chess, while the king and queen impose their understated majesty. Their slightly slender shape, typical of the 19th century, gives them a unique presence on the board. The dark pieces, carved from ebony, contrast beautifully with the satin clarity of natural boxwood.

The bases are carefully weighted and felted to ensure perfect stability and exceptional playing comfort. Each king is marked with a discreet red stamp on the knight and rook on its side, a period detail known as King Side Stamping, a guarantee of historical authenticity.

A set of great artisanal precision, created for connoisseurs and aesthetes alike. These pieces tell the story of the game through the beauty of the craft and the fidelity of the forms.

• Light wood : Boxwood (Gardenia latifolia)
• Dark wood : Genuine Ebony (Diospyros ebenum)
• Dimensions (Height, Base) :
  • King : 95 mm, 42 mm
  • Queen : 77 mm, 37 mm
  • Bishop : 67 mm, 35 mm
  • Knight : 58 mm, 35 mm
  • Rook : 54 mm, 35 mm
  • Pawn : 45 mm, 28 mm
• Total weight : 1,25 kg
• Finish : Satin (soft matte look)
• Design : Reproduction of the Steinitz Staunton 1865-1870 model
• Chess pieces weighted and felted for perfect stability
• Historical detail : King-side marking (King Side Stamping) on the knight and rook
• Included : 34 pieces, including 2 extra queens for pawn promotions
• Recommended board : 55 mm squares (board not included)

• Suggested option : Wooden storage box in Sheesham (Dalbergia Sissoo)
• Discover our matching chess box here.
• Benefit : Preserves the natural patina of ebony and protects the pieces over time

• 34 Historic Staunton chess pieces, including 2 extra queens
• Delivered in protective, careful packaging
• High-precision handcrafted production