








London Classic Chess Pieces
The gold standard, in the famous Staunton shape used by pros and beginners alike. Hand carved in warm acacia, and boxed with a slot for every piece.
"Love the felt bottoms and the double weight and the size of the pieces for my chess table." - Louise, About this collection
Your text, a name, a date or a logo, laser engraved on your item. Done in-house within a week of ordering.
"I ordered a special engraved chess board for sons 10th birthday and it is beautifully engraved very clean easy to read."Aumaru, 2026
Pick what you'd like engraved. The details come later.
On this set, we recommend engraving the storage box.
Once you've ordered, we'll email a short form for your text, font and where it goes. We send a proof for you to approve before engraving.
Learn more about placement
Where can we engrave?
Most popular: the front border of the board, or the storage box.
Also possible: the side border, a corner square, or the top of the rooks.
Every set is different. We'll confirm what suits yours when we send your proof.
The underside usually can't be engraved. Most boards and pieces are covered in felt there.
Free shipping Australia-wide
30-day easy returns
In Melbourne since 1994
The Rex Noir standard collection at its simplest. London carries the standard knight, the one you see in club rooms everywhere, so every piece is familiar at first glance. The light pieces are cream boxwood, and the grain shifts a little from piece to piece. Standard suits a full-size board, Compact a smaller one.
- Double weighted for feel and stability, even in a fast game
- Felt on every base, so they land softly on the board
- Engraving available, so a gift can be made personal
Best for anyone buying their first Rex Noir pieces, and for a board that deserves proper pieces.
| King height | 95 mm |
| King base | 40 mm |
| Pieces | 34 |
| Weighting | Double Weighted |
| Piece material | Acacia and boxwood |
| Storage | Wooden box with foam |
| Weight | 2.5 kg |
| Recommended board size | 50-55 cm |
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