Burl Wood Chess & Checkers Board Gift Set

The Gift Story

A beautiful game set invites people to slow down, sit together, and stay for one more round. This 15-inch burl wood chess and checkers set brings that ritual into a polished format with warm wood grain, black and ivory chess pieces, leather-detailed checkers, stainless steel accents, and lined storage.

Choose it for an executive, client, host, game lover, new homeowner, or family when the gift should feel substantial and lasting. It works on a coffee table, office credenza, game-room shelf, or lake-house console even between matches.

The Unboxing Experience

The square board makes an immediate statement before the pieces are revealed. Opening the set uncovers organized storage lined in soft poly suede, with chess and checker pieces ready for play and easy to return to their place afterward.

Details at a Glance

Gift Size: Approx. 15" L × 15" W × 2.5" H

Presentation: Burl wood game board with chess, checkers, and built-in lined storage

Gift Box/Basket: Not included; suitable as a standalone keepsake or custom gift anchor

Ribbon: Selected to complement the finished gift presentation

Botanical Accent: Not included

Home Fragrance: Not included

Gift Tier: Grand keepsake gift

Recipient: Executives, clients, couples, families, hosts, game lovers, and new homeowners

Occasions: Executive gifting, client appreciation, housewarming, closing, birthday, Father's Day, and holiday

Hand Assembled: Prepared and wrapped for gifting by hand

Gift Message: Available at checkout

Corporate Ready: Yes; contact our team for availability, quantities, and custom programs

Included in This Collection

Game Board & Storage

• 15-inch burl wood chess and checkers board
• Built-in storage compartments
• Poly suede fabric-lined interior
• Stainless steel accent details

Playing Pieces

• Complete black and ivory chess-piece set
• Checker pieces with leather detailing

Why We Chose These Pieces

• The burl wood finish gives the board enough warmth and variation to display as home décor.
• Two classic games make the set useful for different ages, moods, and gatherings.
• Lined storage keeps every piece organized and protected between games.
• Leather and stainless steel details sharpen the traditional game-board design.
• The substantial 15-inch scale suits executive, home, and milestone gifting.

Why This Collection Works

It combines the presence of a decorative object, the usefulness of two classic games, and the longevity of a keepsake that can move from office to home and generation to generation.

Gifting Occasions

• Executive and corporate gifting
• Client appreciation and milestone recognition
• Housewarmings and real-estate closings
• Father's Day, birthdays, and holidays
• Lake-house, cabin, and vacation-home gifts

Beautifully Presented

The board is packed to protect its finish and interior, then wrapped so the burl wood remains the visual focus. The organized pieces make the first opening feel as polished as the set looks on display.

Personalization & Corporate Gifting

Add a gift message or ask our team to build a larger custom presentation around the board with gourmet pieces, barware, or home accents. Availability and lead time should be confirmed for corporate quantities.

Shipping & Delivery

Local Reno delivery and nationwide shipping are available. Rush shipping may be available for an additional $50 when confirmed in advance. The set is packed carefully to protect the board, finish, and pieces.

Mel's Gifting Take

I choose this when the recipient is difficult to shop for but appreciates beautiful objects with a purpose. It has enough presence for an executive gift and enough warmth to become part of family time at home.

Before You Send

• The set measures approximately 15 inches square and 2.5 inches high.
• Materials include MDF, wood, leather, stainless steel, and poly suede fabric.
• Use a soft, dry cloth for routine care and keep excess moisture away from the wood and lining.
• Store the pieces in the lined compartments between games.
• Confirm availability early for bulk, corporate, or holiday orders.

Ask the Team

Question 1: Is this chess and checkers set substantial enough for an executive gift?

Answer: Yes. Its 15-inch scale, burl wood finish, lined storage, and complete playing-piece sets give it the presence expected for executive and milestone gifting.

Question 2: Are both chess and checker pieces included?

Answer: Yes. The set includes black and ivory chess pieces plus leather-detailed checker pieces, with built-in storage for both games.

Question 3: Can the board be included in a custom corporate gift?

Answer: Yes. It can be gifted alone or used as the anchor for a larger custom presentation, subject to quantity, availability, and lead time.

Product Insight

The 15-inch Burl Wood Chess & Checkers Board Gift Set combines two classic games, lined piece storage, and display-worthy materials for executive, client, housewarming, and family gifting.

Local Delivery

We currently offer local delivery within the Reno, Nevada area, approximately 20 miles from our location, for a $15 delivery fee per address.

Local delivery is a wonderful option for gift baskets, gift boxes, and select local orders that need to arrive with a little extra care. Please make sure the delivery address is accurate and complete before placing your order.

Standard Shipping

We ship to the contiguous United States for a flat $9.99 standard shipping fee.

This applies to eligible decor items, individual curated gift items, gift boxes, gift baskets, and select floral arrangements.

Free Shipping + Complimentary Local Delivery

Orders over $275 qualify for free standard shipping or complimentary local delivery when eligible.

Premade Floral Arrangement Shipping

Our custom premade floral arrangements ship directly from our trusted partner vendor. This helps us offer a wider selection of ready-to-gift floral pieces while making sure each arrangement is packed appropriately for transit.

Because these arrangements ship separately from partner inventory, they may arrive in a separate shipment from other items in your order. Processing and transit times may vary slightly depending on the arrangement, availability, and destination.

Rush Shipping

Need your gift to arrive sooner? We offer a rush shipping option for an additional $50 when available. This covers moving your order to the front of the production line, not the carrier's fee.

For express delivery of two days or less, shipping is billed at actual carrier cost, calculated by our team for your specific order and destination. Weight, size, and how far it's going all move that number, so please reach out before you place the order and we'll give you a real figure rather than a guess.

Rush availability may depend on the item, order size, destination, and current production or packing schedule. For custom gifts, large orders, or specialty items, we recommend reaching out first so we can confirm the best timeline.

Processing Times

If a ship date is not selected or requested at checkout, orders typically ship within 3–4 business days from the date of purchase.

In November and December, plan on 5–7 business days. Everything is still made by hand, and there are simply more hands' worth of it during the holidays. Order early and you'll never notice the difference.

Large custom orders, specialty gifts, corporate orders, and more detailed gift baskets and boxes may require additional processing time depending on the size, complexity, product availability, and final presentation.

Corporate orders scale with their size. Fifteen baskets is a different week than fifty. We'll give you a firm timeline when we confirm your order, and we'd rather quote you honestly than quote you fast.

Tracking Information

Once your order ships, tracking information will be provided so you can follow the delivery and know when to keep an eye out.

If your order includes multiple items or a premade floral arrangement shipping from our partner vendor, you may receive more than one tracking number.

Weather & Carrier Delays

Once your order leaves our hands, it's in the carrier's — and the carrier answers to the weather. Snow over the Sierra, ice storms, fog, and the general chaos of late December can all slow a package down, and none of it is something we can hurry along.

We'll always help you track it, and we'll always answer the email. We can build you a beautiful basket or gift box, but we cannot negotiate with the jet stream.

Delivery Responsibility

Once an order is marked as delivered by the carrier, responsibility for the package is released. We are not responsible for stolen packages, packages left unattended, weather exposure after delivery, or orders delivered to an incorrect address provided at checkout.

Please double-check all shipping details before completing your purchase, especially when sending gifts. We are very good at creating thoughtful baskets and boxes, but sadly, we cannot reroute a package once it is already on its way.

Incorrect or Incomplete Addresses

If an address is entered incorrectly — it happens more often than you'd think, usually the sender's own address — or is missing important details such as an apartment, suite, gate code, business name, or recipient information, the order may be delayed, returned, or delivered incorrectly.

Additional shipping fees may apply if an order needs to be reshipped due to an incorrect or incomplete address provided at checkout.

A Note About Gift Timing

If you are sending a gift for a specific date, we recommend ordering as early as possible. We will always do our best to meet requested timing, but carrier delays, weather, holidays, and address issues can affect delivery once a package leaves our hands.

For time-sensitive gifts, local delivery or rush shipping may be the best option when available.

Every basket is built by hand, one at a time, for one person. No algorithm, no assembly line, no warehouse in Ohio. Because of that, all sales are final — no refunds, returns, or exchanges on gift baskets, gift boxes, or shop items.

If something inside isn't quite your taste, pass it along. A good gift rarely stays put anyway.

If something arrives damaged

We'll replace it.

Email contact@biggestlittlebaskets.com within three days of delivery, subject line Damaged Item. Include one photo of the item and one of the shipping box — our carrier requires both to file a claim, and they're immune to our charm without them.

Three days, two photos. That's all we ask.

Corporate & custom orders

Custom work starts the moment you say yes. We source the pieces, hold the inventory, and begin curating — often weeks before anything ships.

As such, corporate and custom orders require a non-refundable 30% deposit to reserve your place on the calendar. It goes straight into your order, not into a void. If plans change, we'll do what we can to move dates, but the deposit stays with the work it's already funded.

Quantity changes are welcome up to 14 days before delivery. And if someone gets added to the list after that, tell us anyway — we'll do everything we can to make room. Somebody always gets added to the list.

The balance is due before shipping or delivery.

Anything else

Questions, concerns, or something we haven't covered here — email us. A real person reads it, and we'd rather hear it from you than read it later.

See our FAQ page for all product related questions