Rex Noir Solid Timber Chessboard Classic

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Rex Noir Solid Timber Chessboard Classic

Name: Rex Noir Solid Timber Chessboard Classic
Rating: 4.93 (15 reviews)

$299.00

Real timber, and you can see the grain running through every square. Warm brown against pale cream, polished smooth, and heavier than it looks.

"High quality board, good weight" - Ragheb Hayek, 2025

Style:

Classic

Size:

Standard Medium Compact

Variant

In stock

Free shipping Australia-wide

30-day easy returns

In Melbourne since 1994

Description

Rex Noir boards are made by master artisans in Amritsar, India. This is the solid timber board in the classic colours. The edges are rounded and smoothed all round, so it looks finished from every side of the table. Choose the size that suits your pieces: Compact, Medium or Standard.

Dark acacia and light maple squares, so the colour is the wood's own
A fine pale line around the squares, framing the field of play
Engraving available, so the board can carry your message

Best for anyone with good wooden pieces, and for a board that will be played on for years.

Specifications

Board size	50 cm
Square size	55 mm
Board material	Acacia and maple
Board type	Flat board
Weight	4.0 kg

What's included & pairs with

Chessboard
Chess pieces not included and can be bought separately

Recommended king height

95-115 mm

About the maker

The board

"Play Beautifully" with Rex Noir. Superior wooden chess sets, made the traditional way. Every piece and every square is worked from quality timbers by master artisans in Amritsar, in northern India, the city that supplies most of the world's best wooden chess pieces and where the carving trade runs back to the 1800s.

Rex Noir is our benchmark for traditional wooden chess. It strikes the best balance we have found between beauty and playability, which is why we call these 'proper chess sets'. The difference is in the timber, the shape, the finish and how long the whole thing lasts. It is what our own staff buy for their families.

Care & maintenance

The board

Dust with a soft, dry cloth, wiping along the grain.
Do not use detergents, solvents, spray polish or silicone furniture sprays.
Never let water sit on the surface. On veneered and inlaid boards it can lift the veneer.
Keep away from direct sunlight, heaters and air conditioning vents. Sun fades timber unevenly and dry heat can open joints.
Avoid big swings in humidity. Timber moves.
Store flat or upright and supported, not leaning against a wall.
On folding and storage boards, do not force hinges, latches or drawers.
Keep the felt bases dry.

Shipping & returns

Free shipping Australia wide, no minimum spend
Dispatched within 1 to 2 business days, tracking emailed
Pickup available from our Melbourne warehouse
30 day returns (20% restocking fee or 10% for store credit)
Add Redo at checkout for free unlimited returns for store credit or exchange

Rex Noir Solid Timber Chessboard Classic

$299.00

Customers praised this solid timber chessboard as "beautiful" with "superb workmanship." The rounded edges and elegant design received consistent acclaim. Shoppers noted "the photos don't do this board justice" - it's thicker and more impressive in person. One minor concern: lack of care instructions and warranty documentation.

This is a solid, well made board, great finish. And those curved edges... love it
I love this board! It's a joy to use and looks great. The quality is impressive.
The photos don't do this board justice. The playing surface looks fantastic.

Craftsmanship (positive)Finish (positive)Delivery (positive)Edges (positive)Design (positive)

5 stars: 14 (93%)
4 stars: 1 (7%)
3 stars: 0 (0%)
2 stars: 0 (0%)
1 star: 0 (0%)

45cm - Perfect

High quality board, good weight, beautiful design with rounded edges. Felt on the bottom is well placed. Very elegant look, feel and design with a classic colour. Very well packaged and fast delivery. Excellent value.

Rex Noir Solid Timber Chessboard Classic - std size

I love this board! It's a joy to use and is looks great. The quality is impressive.

Fantastic Standard Board

The photos don't do this board justice. This board is thicker than it looks in the photos. The playing surface looks fantastic. Great sized board for large (10cm pieces). All this and the rounded corners make this an impressive display for chess pieces and really fun to play on. Board colours work well with a black and white chess set (the only colour we have played so far)

Beautiful. Perfect. 50cm Board.

I spent a long time looking for the perfect board, considering boards up to almost $1000 in value . This is a solid, well made board, great finish. And those curved edges... love it (I was looking into making my own, or designing one, for a woodworker - and curved edging and corners was in the design). Perfect for 3.75” to 4” king. Looking forward to the chess games with my son and friends.

Beautiful

Beautiful piece of craftsmanship. Works well too.

chess board

Lovely, high end product - very elegant. Fast delivery, well packed - highly recommend.

Rex Noir 55cm Boxwood Acacia Board

Excellent purchase. Beautifully made and finished. A delight to play on.
Would have liked some paperwork with care and maintenance instructions from the manufacturer and/or a warranty of some sort

Rex Noir chess board.

A very well made and finished solid timber chessboard. The picture doesn’t do it justice. Very happy with my purchase,

Beautiful

Beautiful piece of craftsmanship. Works well too.

55cm Acacia/Boxwood Chess Board

Very pleased with the board. Arrived in good time and well wrapped. Very happy with the service.

Fast turnaround

Chess board bought for a birthday present- fast turnaround and item is fabulous

chess board and pieces

Lovely, high end product - very elegant. Fast delivery, well packed - highly recommend.

Fantastic Board

The photos don't do this board justice. This board is thicker than it looks in the photos. The playing surface looks fantastic. Great sized board for large (10cm pieces). All this and the rounded corners make this an impressive display for chess pieces and really fun to play on. Board colours work well with a black and white chess set (the only colour we have played so far).

Beautiful. Perfect.

I spent a long time looking for the perfect board, considering boards up to almost $1000 in value . This is a solid, well made board, great finish. And those curved edges... love it (I was looking into making my own, or designing one, for a woodworker - and curved edging and corners was in the design). Perfect for 3.75” to 4” king.
Looking forward to the chess games with my son and friends.

Superb

Workmanship is superb.

Free shipping
Australia-wide

30-day
easy returns

In Melbourne
since 1994