Boxwood and ebony wood Edinburgh upright pre-Staunton chess pieces lined up on a wooden table.
Six boxwood pieces from the Edinburgh northern upright pre-Staunton chess set on a white background.
Six genuine ebony wood pieces from the Edinburgh northern upright pre-Staunton chess set.
Edinburgh upright chess set arranged on a wooden board next to its luxury brown leather storage case.
Detailed view of boxwood and ebony knights from the Edinburgh northern upright pre-Staunton chess set.
Intricately carved boxwood knight piece from the Edinburgh upright pre-Staunton chess set on a board.
Boxwood and ebony king pieces from the Edinburgh northern upright pre-Staunton collection.
Elegant boxwood queen piece from the Edinburgh upright pre-Staunton chess set on a chessboard.
Boxwood and ebony rooks from the Edinburgh northern upright pre-Staunton chess pieces set.
Boxwood queen and king pieces from Edinburgh Northern Upright pre-Staunton chess set.
Ebony and boxwood bishop pieces from Edinburgh Northern Upright pre-Staunton chess set.
Two boxwood knight pieces from Edinburgh Northern Upright pre-Staunton chess set.
Ebony wood pawn piece from Edinburgh Northern Upright pre-Staunton chess set.
Front view of boxwood knight from Edinburgh Northern Upright pre-Staunton chess set.
Boxwood and ebony wood Edinburgh upright pre-Staunton chess pieces lined up on a wooden table.
Six boxwood pieces from the Edinburgh northern upright pre-Staunton chess set on a white background.
Six genuine ebony wood pieces from the Edinburgh northern upright pre-Staunton chess set.
Edinburgh upright chess set arranged on a wooden board next to its luxury brown leather storage case.
Detailed view of boxwood and ebony knights from the Edinburgh northern upright pre-Staunton chess set.
Intricately carved boxwood knight piece from the Edinburgh upright pre-Staunton chess set on a board.
Boxwood and ebony king pieces from the Edinburgh northern upright pre-Staunton collection.
Elegant boxwood queen piece from the Edinburgh upright pre-Staunton chess set on a chessboard.
Boxwood and ebony rooks from the Edinburgh northern upright pre-Staunton chess pieces set.
Boxwood queen and king pieces from Edinburgh Northern Upright pre-Staunton chess set.
Ebony and boxwood bishop pieces from Edinburgh Northern Upright pre-Staunton chess set.
Two boxwood knight pieces from Edinburgh Northern Upright pre-Staunton chess set.
Ebony wood pawn piece from Edinburgh Northern Upright pre-Staunton chess set.
Front view of boxwood knight from Edinburgh Northern Upright pre-Staunton chess set.

4" Edinburgh Northern Upright Pre-Staunton Chess Set- Chess Pieces Only - Ebony Wood

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4" Edinburgh Northern Upright Pre-Staunton Chess Set- Chess Pieces Only - Ebony Wood

$10,476.00 TWD
English Upright Chess Sets in Club Sizes popularly retailed in chess shops around early 19th century. Our reproduction is based on an upright set retailed by William Leuchars of London. (Pictures courtesy www.chessantiquesonline.com)   

The design is almost 200 years old and predates the now traditional Staunton design.
The Northern Upright (or Edinburgh) chess set was a popular precursor of the Staunton pattern and is thought to have partly inspired the first Staunton design.

The craftsmanship on all the pieces is quite extraordinary. Each piece is lovingly hand-carved and hand-turned by experienced master artisans with years of experience crafting luxury chessmen.

If you love chess, you deserve to pamper yourself with this exquisite reproduction.

Chessmen Dimensions
  Height Base
King 4.0" (102mm) 1.5" (37mm)
Queen 3.5" (90mm) 1.3" (32mm)
Bishop 3.0" (76mm) 1.2" (30mm)
Knight 3.0" (76mm) 1.2" (30mm)
Rook 2.7" (68mm) 1.2" (30mm)
Pawn 2.2" (57mm) 1.0" (26mm)
Material Ebony Wood / Boxwood
Dark Chess Pieces Ebony Wood
Light Chess Pieces Boxwood
Recommended Square Size 1.96" to 2.36" (50 mm to 60 mm)
Total Weight Of Chess Pieces 2.2 lbs (1000 grams)
Contains
34 Chess pieces
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You show this set in Ebony and a dark brown color I need to know if available in the ebony and dark

You have the peices in Ebony would like to know if I can get peices in the dark brown color with the Ebony

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Charles Henry

Is this design tournament-approved?

Royal Chess Mall

While Staunton is the official standard for tournaments, this Northern Upright style is more of a collector’s and enthusiast’s set — admired for its historical value rather than modern competition play.

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James Wright

Will the ebony wood lose its shine or fade over time?

Royal Chess Mall

No — ebony naturally retains its deep black luster and, with minimal care, this set will age beautifully, developing a richer patina over the years.

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dimiclark

What type of chessboard pairs best with this set?

Royal Chess Mall

A board with 2.0″–2.25″ (50–57 mm) squares is recommended to complement the 4″ King and maintain correct proportions.

L
Larry Walker

Is this set handmade or machine-made?

Royal Chess Mall

Each piece is individually hand-carved and polished by artisans, ensuring no two sets are exactly alike. Inface, all of our products are handcrafted.

d
dimiclark

Are these pieces weighted and of high quality?

Royal Chess Mall

Yes — each piece is hand-turned and carved by skilled craftsmen, made with ebony (dark) and boxwood (light), with solid weight and felted bases for stability.

J
Justin d.

How tall are the pieces, especially the King?

Royal Chess Mall

The King stands at 4 inches (approx. 102 mm), giving it a bold and commanding presence on boards with 50-60 mm square sizes.

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Andrew Wilson

What is Northern Upright / Pre-Staunton?

Royal Chess Mall

This design predates the classic Staunton style, inspired by the “Northern Upright” line from early 19th-century Britain. It features taller profiles and elegant, historic character.