Chess Pieces & Sets

Crafting distinctive resin chess sets—from Celtic and medieval themes to the enduring Isle of Lewis design—combining artistry with functionality.

A Long History Of Chess Set Production

History Craft has been a resin chess set manufacturer for over 30 years. Our very first was a faux ivory chess set with a reproduction scrimshaw board and pieces based on whales teeth. From there, our offering of resin chess sets grew to incorporate carved wood effect sets, Celtic themes and one of our more unusual chess sets was a medieval style where the board was stepped making the game more challenging. Very often we designed them as a boxed set, where the lid of the box was the board and the base stored the pieces away neatly when not in use. Most of these resin chess sets are not in production today, but our most popular design based on the famous Isle of Lewis themed chess set is still made and is very popular both in the UK and export markets.

Resin Chess Boards

Over the last 30 years we have made many resin chess boards. Using our design and manufacturing skills, we can create something unique; an alternative to the traditional wooden boards. Designs such as scrimshaw, Celtic, marquetry and carved wood effects have been incorporated into our resin chess boards. Please contact us for more information on how to commission a bespoke chess board.

Resin Chess Pieces

As well as our own resin chess pieces, we manufacture bespoke pieces. Supplying Museums and specialist retailers, we have a reputation as a reliable chess piece manufacturer, providing both the facility of moulding and casting the pieces and also completing the finishing processes.

Resin Casting

Products

Resin Casting, Mouldings Manufacturer & Resin Sculptures

Our Clients

Testimonials

History Craft have been providing us with top quality casting for years. Always on time, no fuss, very reliable. And always willing to have a go at our latest ideas, however difficult.

Doug Dale

Suzie Marsh Sculpture

Since the late 70’s Concord Gentlemen’s Accessories and Harvy Canes have enjoyed a creative, professional, and personal business relationship with History Craft... One of the best resin casting companies in the UK!

Bill Mickey

Concord Accessories and Harvy Canes, USA

We have been buying resin castings from History Craft for nearly 30 years. We have always had an excellent service. They are very efficient and helpful. We have developed many new products over the years using resin components.

Stuart Buyers

Charles Buyers & Co Ltd

Partnering with History Craft has created a truly superb product in BASIUS - made with skill, craftsmanship, talent, professionalism, quality, value and above all - friendship.

Dave Baker

Team BASIUS

I have been dealing with History Craft Cirencester for more than 15 years and have always been very pleased with the service, quality and the expertise that they supply... The accuracy of the quality, timing and content of our deliveries is excellent.

Jane Greenoff

The Cross Stitch Guild

History Craft is far more than moulding, casting and finishing to us, they delight in using their decades of experience to give practical advice on getting the most out of our products.

Ian Mitchell

Discworld Emporium

50 Years

We've been delivering bespoke resin casting for 50 years.

Unrivalled Customer Service

We have fantastic relationships with customers all over the world.

Competitively Priced

High quality product to the agreed timescale at a competitive price.

High Quality Finish

High quality and wide variety of surface finishes.