The Monarch

Ebony Chess Pieces

The Monarch chess set is unique - it blends intricately crafted chess pieces with an extremely reasonable price. The chess pieces are produced in the traditional Staunton design, a full sized, heavily weighted tournament set. The Monarch features a dignified 4 inch King with a base of 1.75 inches that offers stability and balance. The White pieces are carved from the finest Boxwood, while the Black chess pieces are made from Ebony, both providing fine and even texture. This lustrous Ebony is black through and through, with excellent natural finish and polish characteristics giving the Monarch chess set its impressive appearance.

The Monarch chessmen are handcrafted in precise detail - you can easily see the outstanding workmanship in each piece. Employing only the finest artisans to hand-tool each piece, a stunning and classical set has been produced, one which you will enjoy handling year after year. Please take a close look at the intricate carving of the Knight pictured above. It is truly a sculpture in wood of exceptional artistry.

The King proudly displays the wonderful handiwork of a skilled artisan in his crown and finial. The star-like pinnacle adds special interest to this imperial set.

Your Monarch chess set comes housed in a divided Rosewood box of the finest construction, with brass fittings and billiard green felt lining. Offering safe and secure storage for your set, this solid rosewood box polishes to a mirror-like finish