• VIP Customer Service

    We are committed to zero-hassle communication. Our expert makers respond within 24 hours, and keep communication clear. You don't need to know a thing about woodworking - just bring your love for chess

  • Unlimited Customizations

    We offer unlimited customization iterations, and we proactively recommend designs to help meet any budget. We provide a free 3D model of your board design as it progresses

  • 100% Hand-Made

    No composites, fillers, veneers, or stains, only solid hardwood. Our human hands are trained in intricate joinery and hand-finishing. Every board is carefully inspected and will never ship with a flaw in workmanship. That's a guarantee.

Bollinger House is a Husband-and-Wife Business

Our small woodshop is located in British Columbia, Canada.
Our chess boards ship anywhere in North America - for free.

For Chess Lovers

Bollinger House makes premium quality, craftsman-made wooden chess boards with engraved notation for chess study and play.

Designed to subtly complement classic chess sets, our competition style, tournament quality chess boards use our own luxury design and sturdy handmade construction.

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Truly Hand Made.

We have perfected this craft after years of making chess boards for friends and family.​ For this reason, anything can be customized.

We use premium hardwood lumber, precision tools, and a staggering amount of patience to flawlessly bring to life our gorgeous designs

There are no other chess board makers like this.​ Period.

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Solid Hardwood

Our boards are 100% solid hardwood. We use a combination of classical and modern carpentry techniques to build strong joints and beautiful finishes. Virtually any wood species is available, from bright sugar maple, to rich purple heart, to curly black walnut.

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