MourneStudios

“Handmade Chess Sets & Celtic Folk Art”

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  • Stunning Ornate Staunton Chess Set - Antique Aged Effect - Chess Pieces Only

    Stunning Ornate Staunton Ch...

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    £110.00

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  • Large Chess Board - Antique Gold and Aged Bronze metallic effect - York Rose

    Large Chess Board - Antique...

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    £115.00

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  • Chessboard - Medium Recency Styled Chess Board

    Chessboard - Medium Recency...

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    £95.00

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  • Handmade Chess board - York Rose Gothic Motif in Copper and Silver

    Handmade Chess board - York...

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    £115.00

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  • Lewis Chessmen - The Isle of Lewis Chess set - Replica Lewis chess piece

    Lewis Chessmen - The Isle o...

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    £165.00

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  • Bird Chess Pieces - Large Highly Detailed Iconic Chess Set - Metallic Effect

    Bird Chess Pieces - Large H...

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    £135.00

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  • Lewis Chessmen - Extra large Isle of Lewis Chess set

    Lewis Chessmen - Extra larg...

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    £165.00

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  • Chess Set - Gothic themed Chess pieces - Aged Bone and Silver Metallic colour

    Chess Set - Gothic themed C...

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    £95.00

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  • Handmade Leather chessboard with a 5cm square - Irish made, authentic leather

    Handmade Leather chessboard...

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    £240.00

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  • Narnia Chess Set - Handmade chess set - Chess pieces only

    Narnia Chess Set - Handmade...

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    £141.75

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  • Large Viking Themed Chess Pieces - Reconstructed Stone with Antique effect

    Large Viking Themed Chess P...

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    £120.00

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  • Gilgamesh Chess Pieces - Metallic Antique effect

    Gilgamesh Chess Pieces - Me...

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    £105.00

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  • The Mikado Themed Chess pieces in Antique White & Gold - Chess pieces only

    The Mikado Themed Chess pie...

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    £135.00

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  • Ornate Staunton Chess Pieces - Antique Silver & Gold Metallic Effect

    Ornate Staunton Chess Piece...

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    £90.00

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  • Gothic Chess Pieces - Peter Ganine themed Chess Pieces

    Gothic Chess Pieces - Peter...

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    £120.75

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  • Chess set - Lewis Chessmen - Isle of Lewis Chess Pieces

    Chess set - Lewis Chessmen ...

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    £99.00

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  • Staunton Chess Set - Philippine Staunton chess set design - Chess pieces only

    Staunton Chess Set - Philip...

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    £125.00

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  • Egyptian Chess Set - Antique Copper and Gold Metallic Effect - Chess pieces only

    Egyptian Chess Set - Antiqu...

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    £110.00

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  • Chinese Mice Chess Pieces - Antique white and old copper effect

    Chinese Mice Chess Pieces -...

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    £105.00

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  • Peter Pan Chess Pieces - Aged Gold and Silver Metallic Effect

    Peter Pan Chess Pieces - Ag...

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    £115.00

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  • Reynard the fox Chess set - Large chess pieces - Chess pieces only

    Reynard the fox Chess set -...

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    £160.00

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  • Chess set - Punch and Judy themed chess figures - Chess pieces only

    Chess set - Punch and Judy ...

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    £125.00

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  • Lord Of The Rings Chess pieces - Handmade LOTR themed Chess pieces

    Lord Of The Rings Chess pie...

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    £160.00

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  • Lord of the Rings Chess pieces - LOTR Themed Chess pieces only

    Lord of the Rings Chess pie...

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    £140.00

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  • Beatrix Potter Peter Rabbit Chess pieces - Unique Themed Chess pieces

    Beatrix Potter Peter Rabbit...

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    £130.00

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  • Large Cold War Chess set - Chess pieces only

    Large Cold War Chess set - ...

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    £165.00

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  • Tribal Chess set - Ethnic chess pieces (board not included)

    Tribal Chess set - Ethnic c...

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    £110.00

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  • Chess set - Gothic Heads Chess pieces - Medieval theme (Board not included)

    Chess set - Gothic Heads Ch...

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    £90.00

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  • Rustic Chess board - York Rose Gothic Motif with Engraved Border

    Rustic Chess board - York R...

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    £115.00

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  • Wicca Chess Set - Gold and Silver Antique Effect - Chess Pieces Only

    Wicca Chess Set - Gold and ...

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    £99.99

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  • Large Louis XIV Themed Chess Pieces - Reconstructed Stone Chess pieces

    Large Louis XIV Themed Ches...

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    £135.00

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  • Large Chess board - Metallic Silver York Rose Gothic Motif with Engraved Border

    Large Chess board - Metalli...

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    £105.00

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  • Gothic Chess Set - Gold and Silver Metallic Antique Effect (Chess pieces Only) -

    Gothic Chess Set - Gold and...

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    £95.00

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  • Oriental Chess Pieces - Highly Detailed Large Imperial theme (chess pieces only)

    Oriental Chess Pieces - Hig...

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    £120.00

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  • Blue Chess board - York Rose Gothic Motif - Made to order Soft Blue - 45cmx45cm

    Blue Chess board - York Ros...

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    £105.00

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  • Large Chess board - Silver and Gold York Rose Gothic Motif with Engraved Border

    Large Chess board - Silver ...

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    £115.00

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  • Dragons and Wizards chess set - fantasy chess set - Made to order - pieces only

    Dragons and Wizards chess s...

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    £125.00

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About MourneStudios

MourneStudios

Handmade Chess Sets & Celtic Folk Art From Ireland

Mourne Studios is my little corner of the internet where I sell a variety of beautifully handmade chess pieces, alongside Celtic themed folk Art, all created in my little studio in the foothills of the Mourne Mountains right here in Ireland.

After graduating University with an Honors degree in Fine Art, I became interested in creating work that was both pleasing to look at and practical. This along with my obsession with Chess led me to start making the chess pieces that are now available from my shop.

At present only works created by myself are available from my store, however as time goes on some of the other artists and makers that I work with may be offering their work for sale here also.

I first became interested in making my own chess sets around nine years ago after I'd bought a fairly expensive set online that looked to be really great in the pictures, but when it arrived was very disappointing. The finish on the pieces was terrible and the contrast on the photographs used to sell it had been altered to make the details of the pieces stand out way more than they actually did in reality.

Using that set as a template, I set about casting them and experimenting with various painted antique effects and textures until I had produced a number of sets that I was actually happy with.
Since then I have been producing sets that I feel are beautiful, ornate and worth owning.

Chess sets are something that tend to stay within families for generations, and over time and use they develop a wonderful presence made from up from memories and inspired interactions. They are special and deserve a proud place in every home, which is why it is no surprise that they are such a popular family heirloom or ornamental feature.

Coming from a fine art background I found that I could utilize everything I had learned about painting and sculpture and apply the same rationale and way of working to the production of the chess sets with striking results.

My commitment to producing work that is primarily beautiful is underpinned by a traditional art college background (It's a nice to have, not a need to have). That being said, I feel a great connection with the game of chess which drives me to produce chess pieces that I am proud to see people interact with and enjoy.

Hopefully you will find something that you like in my shop and if you have any questions about any of the items for sale, (or if you simply fancy a chat) then drop me line and I'll happily get back to you.

Thanks for taking the time to read my profile.
All the best!
Adam (Shop Owner)