




AMERICAN STAUNTON | Walnut & Maple with notation board (large)
The American Staunton set first became popular in 1851 when English chess master, Howard Staunton, promoted a similar set at the first international chess tournament. Now, as part of our wooden collection, you get to own your very own.
Those wooden chess pieces are a great addition to any chess collection. The set is hand-carved from Acacia and Boxwood and fitted with green felt bases for durability. Perfect for tournament or home play. Extra queens are included in this set - one of each colour.
Size of the king: 101mm (height); 35mm (base)
Size of the pawn: 46mm (height); 25mm (base)
Handcrafted and brought to you from the renowned Rechapados Ferrer in Spain, celebrated worldwide for their best quality chess boards. This magnificent chess board, manufactured from a blend of Wenge and Maple veneers, features a dark, straight grain with a rustic appearance, finished with an elegant Wenge border and a durable matte finish. These exceptional boards are packaged in an individual cardboard box, proudly bearing the "Rechapados Ferrer" label.
Board Dimensions:
Board Size: 50cm x 50cm
Square Size: 50mm
Board Height: 13mm
Ideal to keep your wooden chess pieces safe and secure. Divided into 2 compartments for light and dark colour pieces and fitted with green felt to protect chess pieces. Box size: 26cm x 17cm x 10cm.
At House of Chess, we know how exciting it is to receive your new games and accessories—whether it’s a premium chess set or a classic family game. That’s why we offer flexible, affordable delivery options to get your order to you quickly and reliably.
Same-Day Shipping
Place your order and complete payment by 11:30 AM, and we’ll ship it the same day.
Delivery Speed
Johannesburg & Pretoria: Next business day
Major towns: 2–3 business days
Remote areas: Up to 5 business days
Delivery Methods
Choose the option that suits you:
Delivery to your door via our trusted courier
Arrange your own courier to collect from our warehouse
Collect in person from our shop:
House of Chess, 93 Malibongwe Drive, Robindale, Johannesburg
Nationwide Coverage
We proudly deliver to every corner of South Africa, no matter how remote.
For deliveries outside South Africa, please contact us for a custom quote.
Transparent Pricing
Delivery charges will be clearly itemised on your invoice—no hidden fees.
We’re committed to fast, safe, and seamless delivery—so you can start enjoying your games without delay.
Happy shopping!
— The House of Chess Team
When we receive your online order, an Invoice will be emailed to you. Payments can be made by EFT; and by Zapper or Snapscan, upon request.