Handmade Wooden Chess Sets

Discover our collection of handmade wooden chess sets, individually crafted by skilled African artisans. From distinctive African chess sets and Big Five chess pieces to classic wooden designs, each set combines traditional craftsmanship, natural wood and African character.

Looking for the perfect chess set? You can visit Things From Africa at the Watershed, V&A Waterfront in Cape Town to explore our collection in person, or shop online for delivery in South Africa and internationally.

Handmade African Chess Sets

Our African chess sets are more than just games. Each set is handcrafted with careful attention to detail, creating a chess board that can be enjoyed for play while also serving as a beautiful decorative piece.

Natural variations in the wood and hand-finishing process give every chess set its own individual character. This makes our handmade wooden chess sets especially appealing to customers looking for something different from mass-produced chess boards.

You can see and purchase our African chess sets at our V&A Waterfront store in Cape Town or browse and buy our collection online.

Big Five Chess Sets

Bring the spirit of Africa to the chessboard with our distinctive Big Five chess sets.

Our hand-carved animal chess pieces are inspired by some of Africa's most iconic wildlife, including the lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo. The result is a unique African animal chess set combining the strategy of chess with African art and craftsmanship.

Big Five chess sets make memorable gifts, collector's pieces, executive gifts and striking additions to homes and offices.

Visit our store at the Watershed, V&A Waterfront to see our Big Five chess sets in person, or order online from anywhere in South Africa or internationally.

Folding & Solid Wooden Chess Sets

Choose from different styles of wooden chess sets to suit how you want to play, display or travel with your set.

Our folding wooden chess sets provide convenient internal storage for the chess pieces, keeping the complete set together when it is not being used.

Our solid wooden chess boards offer a classic display style and make attractive centrepieces for homes, offices, hotels, lodges and entertainment spaces.

Different sizes, wood finishes and chess-piece designs may be available across our collection.

Shop our wooden chess sets online or visit Things From Africa at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town to compare our available designs in person.

Custom & Personalised Chess Sets

We offer custom and personalised chess sets for individuals, businesses and organisations. Depending on the design, customisation can include names, messages, dates, logos, company branding and personalised engraving.

Customers can also enquire about different chess-piece designs and bespoke concepts.

Our customised wooden chess sets are ideal for corporate gifts, executive gifts, weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, commemorative gifts and special occasions.

Speak to us in person at our V&A Waterfront store or contact us through our online store to discuss your personalised chess set.

Handcrafted Chess Sets Made in Africa

Our chess sets celebrate the skill and creativity of African craftsmanship.

Rather than being mass-produced, our products involve skilled handcrafting, carving and finishing. This gives each chess set subtle variations and a character that reflects the hands that created it.

By choosing one of our handcrafted African chess sets, you are purchasing a functional game, a decorative artwork and a piece of African craftsmanship.

Buy Wooden Chess Sets Online

Looking to buy a wooden chess set online? Browse our collection and choose from handmade African, Big Five, folding, solid and other distinctive chess-set designs.

Things From Africa serves customers in South Africa and internationally, making our African chess sets available to chess enthusiasts, gift buyers and collectors around the world.

Whether you're shopping from Cape Town, elsewhere in South Africa or overseas, you can browse and buy our handmade chess sets online and have your chosen African chess set delivered to you.

Visit Our Chess Set Store at the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

Prefer to see our chess sets before you buy?

Visit Things From Africa at the Watershed, V&A Waterfront in Cape Town to experience our handcrafted wooden chess sets in person.

See the craftsmanship up close, compare different sizes and designs, and discover our collection of African chess sets, Big Five chess sets and other handcrafted African products.

Find Your African Chess Set

Whether you're looking for a chess set for yourself, searching for a unique African gift or choosing something special for someone else, Things From Africa makes it easy to buy.

Visit us at the Watershed, V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, or shop our handmade wooden chess sets online for delivery across South Africa and internationally.