The Perfect Decorative Ornamental Centrepiece!

Just close your eyes and imagine for a moment your home or office. Now imagine that same home or office featuring one of our high quality themed chess sets - the perfect decorative ornamental centrepiece.

Yes, of course, the traditional Staunton Chess Set format is still the standard chess set design. And it definitely has its place. Dating back to the mid 19^th Century and named after Howard Staunton, it is the familiar face of the great game. It continues to be used as the standard chess set in tournaments, clubs etc. and that’s great.  

But have you ever  thought about really bringing your game of chess to life? What if it’s something different, something more detailed and intricate you’re really looking for. Are you looking for that extra dimension? If the answer's 'yes', then a set of high quality theme chess pieces from our range of themed chess sets is definitely for you!

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Isle of Lewis Chess

Probably the most famous chess pieces in the world!

The ‘Lewis Chessmen’, of Viking origin, are believed to be the oldest surviving chess pieces in the world. Dating from 12th century and made from Walrus ivory and whales' teeth, there are 93 in total.  They probably represent the most important Medieval Chess Pieces to be found.

They are so-called because of their discovery in early 1831 on the Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland. The Isle of Lewis Chess pieces were found in a sand bank at the head of Camas Uig on the west coast of the Isle of Lewis. In 12th century when they were originally buried, the Western Isles formed part of the Kingdom of Norway. 

It is widely believed that they had been deliberately buried by a merchant while being transported from Norway to Ireland to be traded. This belief is supported by the fact that, although there are some pieces missing, there are the constituent pieces to comprise about four sets.

They are now housed in the British Museum, London which exhibits 82 of them and in the National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland which has 11.

Beautifully made and amazingly detailed replica Isle of Lewis Chess Set pieces and other Medieval Chess Sets can be purchased now at CheckmateChessSets. They are made from crushed stone or marble combined with a resin mixture. There are no less than five great Isle of Lewis Chess options to choose from!

Say something about you!

        Say Something about you! Express your Personality, Interest or Hobby. Themed chess sets can be as individual as you are so take the opportunity to make a statement.  Why not?

        Yes, make a statement about yourself through the high quality theme chess pieces you choose. Often it has been famous battles such as the Battle of Trafalgar, Battle of Waterloo and Battle of Culloden that have been the subject of theme chess sets and they remain so. But now there are literally dozens of themes to choose from. Anything from Dragon themes to the American Civil War, Sherlock Holmes Chess to Lord of the Rings Chess ...to Alice in Wonderland Chess! There are dozens of theme subjects to choose from - so make it personal!

        From Isle of Lewis to the American War of Independence Chess Set! At CheckmateChessSets, you'll find an amazing range of high quality, luxury themed chess sets. Make your selection from Battles, Historical, Golf, Legend, Cultural, Literary, Musical, Children's, American, Gothic, Pets, Medieval, Fantasy...