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The Ferrer Wengue Barcelona Deluxe Chess Board is the most visually commanding board in the Rechapados Ferrer range at Sterling Chess. Built to Ferrer's highest board specification, it pairs deep Wenge dark squares with pale sycamore light squares for one of the sharpest, most dramatic natural contrasts available in a handcrafted chess board.
Available in 40cm and 50cm, the board shares its Barcelona Deluxe construction standard with the Ferrer Walnut Barcelona Deluxe Chess Board but makes an entirely different aesthetic statement. Where walnut offers warmth and grain depth, Wenge delivers darkness and drama — a near-black timber with a fine, consistent grain that no stain or engineered alternative can convincingly replicate. The slim 12mm profile gives the board a refined presence on the table that matches the quality of the playing surface above it.
Rechapados Ferrer has spent over six decades crafting boards in La Garriga near Barcelona, and the Wengue Barcelona Deluxe sits at the top of that experience — a board where every detail reflects the highest standard the brand produces.
The luxury chess board category covers a wide range of approaches — inlaid designs, exotic materials, decorative borders, and high-gloss finishes. The Ferrer Wengue Barcelona Deluxe earns its place at this level through timber character and construction precision alone.
Wengue is a Central African hardwood with a near-black tone and fine parallel grain that makes it one of the most visually striking timbers used in chess board production. Against sycamore light squares, the contrast is sharper than walnut and more dramatic than mahogany — a playing surface that commands attention without any decorative addition. The matte finish preserves the natural character of the Wenge rather than masking it, and the Barcelona Deluxe construction standard ensures the veneer work and surface precision match the visual impression the board makes.
For those who prefer the same construction standard with a warmer aesthetic, the Ferrer Walnut Barcelona Deluxe Chess Board is the natural alternative. For players comparing across the full chess boards collection, the Wengue Barcelona Deluxe sits at the very top of the handcrafted range.
Wengue is not a common choice for chess boards, which makes the Wenge Barcelona Deluxe immediately distinctive in any collection. Its near-black tone and fine, consistent grain give it a depth that darker-stained timbers cannot replicate, and that quality is fully preserved by the matte finish applied at the Barcelona Deluxe level.
The dark squares on this board are hand-selected for consistency of grain and colour across the full playing surface. Against the pale sycamore light squares, the contrast is immediate and striking — easy to read across a full game and arresting to look at between moves. It is a board that makes an impression through the quality of the timber rather than through anything added to it.
The Barcelona Deluxe specification represents Ferrer's highest standard of board production. The veneer work is selected and laid to the tightest tolerances, and the matte finish is applied with exceptional care — bringing out the full depth and grain character of the Wenge without a single compromise on surface quality.
The 12mm board profile is deliberate at this level — slimmer than the 13mm used across the rest of the Ferrer range, giving the Barcelona Deluxe a more refined, considered weight on the table. The board sits flat and stable on any surface, with a playing area that is smooth and consistent from edge to edge on both sizes.
The Ferrer Wenge Barcelona Deluxe is built to complement pieces of a matching standard. The deep Wengue dark squares and pale sycamore light squares provide a playing surface that lets quality Staunton pieces sit and move with clarity and presence.
The 40cm board (40mm squares) pairs well with pieces where the king stands between 70mm and 85mm tall. The 50cm board (50mm squares) suits pieces with a king height of around 80mm to 95mm. As a general guide, the king base diameter should be roughly 75 to 80 percent of the square size for the best visual balance on the board.
Browse the [Rechapados Ferrer chess pieces collection](LINK: Ferrer chess pieces collection) for pieces designed to complement this board, or explore the full Sterling Chess chess boards collection to compare across the range.
The Ferrer Wengue Barcelona Deluxe is the most dramatic board we carry at Sterling Chess, and it earns that description through the timber rather than through design flourishes. The Wenge and sycamore contrast at the Barcelona Deluxe construction level is genuinely exceptional — a playing surface that looks as considered as it performs. For players and collectors who want a luxury chess board that makes a statement through material quality alone, this is the one.
— Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Wengue is a Central African hardwood valued for its deep, near-black tone and fine, consistent grain. It is less common in chess board production than walnut or mahogany, which makes the Wengue Barcelona Deluxe immediately distinctive. The contrast it creates against sycamore light squares is sharper and more dramatic than most other natural timber pairings, and the quality cannot be replicated with stained or engineered alternatives.
Both boards use Ferrer's highest Barcelona Deluxe construction specification and share the same dimensions, square sizes, 12mm profile, and finish standard. The difference is entirely aesthetic — Wenge dark squares versus walnut dark squares, both paired with sycamore light squares. The Wenge board is darker and more dramatic; the walnut is warmer and more traditional. The choice comes down to personal aesthetic preference.
The 40cm board (40mm squares) pairs well with Staunton pieces where the king stands between 70mm and 85mm tall. The 50cm board (50mm squares) suits pieces with a king height of around 80mm to 95mm. As a general guide, the king base diameter should be approximately 75 to 80 percent of the square size for the best visual balance and playability.
Yes. The Ferrer Standard and Deluxe piece ranges are designed to complement Ferrer boards. Browse the [Rechapados Ferrer collection](LINK: Rechapados Ferrer collection) at Sterling Chess to find compatible pieces.
No. The Ferrer Wengue Barcelona Deluxe Chess Board is sold without pieces. If you are looking for a complete set with board and pieces included, the Ferrer Wengue Barcelona Deluxe 50cm Chess Set is the natural starting point.
The board ships in a durable carton case designed to protect it in transit. It does not include the branded Ferrer magnetic presentation box, which comes with complete Ferrer sets only.
Wipe with a dry or slightly damp cloth after use. Avoid harsh cleaning products and extended exposure to direct sunlight, which can affect the veneer over time. Store flat when not in use to maintain the board's shape and surface quality.
|
Spec |
40cm Board |
50cm Board |
|
Board size |
400 × 400mm |
500 × 500mm |
|
Square size |
40mm |
50mm |
|
Board height |
12mm |
12mm |
|
Dark square material |
Wengue |
Wengue |
|
Light square material |
Sycamore |
Sycamore |
|
Frame material |
Wengue |
Wengue |
|
Board finish |
Matte anti-reflection |
Matte anti-reflection |
|
Construction |
Ferrer Barcelona Deluxe |
Ferrer Barcelona Deluxe |
|
Recommended king height |
70mm to 85mm |
80mm to 95mm |
|
Origin |
Handmade in Spain |
Handmade in Spain |
Ferrer Wengue Barcelona Deluxe chess board (40cm or 50cm)
Durable carton case
All Ferrer Chess products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 2-year limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and ensures every product is 100% genuine. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.
We’ve partnered with the fastest local and international couriers to make sure you get your order FAST.
Local orders are usually shipped within 1 to 2 business days. Your order will usually arrive in 3 to 7 business days. Of course, this depends on your location.
If you live in a metro area, you can expect your order to arrive within 3 days. If you live outside a metro area, your order will usually take a little longer to arrive. We recommend you allow 5 business days for your order to arrive.
For orders shipped from our international partners or from our international warehouse, please allow 7 to 12 business days for your order to arrive.
When your order is shipped, you’ll receive tracking details via email. That means you’ll be able to keep an eye on your order and see where it is at any point in time.
Of course, if you have any questions in relation to your order, simply email us at support@sterlingchess.com.au, call (03) 7037 0931 or open the live chat.
Shipping is free on all Sterling Chess orders over $99.
If you’re not home, our couriers will drop your order off at the nearest depot or post office.
Contact details will be left at your door or in your mailbox so you can organise redelivery. You may also receive an SMS message or email notifying you of an attempted delivery.
Changed your mind? You can return unused, unopened items within 100 days of your order date, provided they’re in original packaging and resaleable condition. Sterling Chess will cover the cost of shipping return items under our 100-day free returns policy.
All Sterling Chess products are backed by Australian Consumer Law and include a minimum 12-month Australian warranty. If there’s an issue with your product, our team is here to help and will work to make it right.
Click here to view our full returns policy.
If you're shopping for a new chess set, you're in the right place—and here's why.
At Sterling Chess, we're not just another online store. We’re chess lovers, players, collectors, and game night fanatics.
That means we care about quality, balance, and feel—and we only stock sets we’d use ourselves. From tournament-grade boards to handcrafted wooden pieces, we’ve got what real players want.
Whether you're just learning or a lifelong grandmaster, we have something for you.
Looking for a folding set for travel? A stunning showpiece for your home? A kid-friendly set for your budding chess champion? We’ve got it all—and more.
We ship quickly from local and international warehouses, so you’re not waiting weeks to get your game on.
Most orders are packed and sent within 24–48 hours. Plus, you’ll get tracking updates every step of the way.
Have a question? Need help choosing a set? Our friendly team is ready to help—no scripts, no bots, just real people who care about your experience.
You can call our team anytime between business hours on (03) 7037 0931 or email us at support@sterlingchess.com.au. Alternatively, you can use our live chat during business hours to contact our helpful support team.
Don't just take our word for it—our reviews speak for themselves. Sterling Chess is trusted by thousands of players who keep coming back for more. Great products. Great service. No hassle.
We're all about chess—but we also carry backgammon, checkers, poker and other timeless strategy games. If you love the classics, you’ll feel right at home.
Choose a chess set that fits your style, skill level, and space—and enjoy the Sterling Chess difference. You’ll love how it looks. You’ll love how it plays. And you’ll love buying from a team that loves the game just as much as you do.
The Ferrer Wengue Barcelona Deluxe Chess Board is the most visually commanding board in the Rechapados Ferrer range at Sterling Chess. Built to Ferrer's highest board specification, it pairs deep Wenge dark squares with pale sycamore light squares for one of the sharpest, most dramatic natural contrasts available in a handcrafted chess board.
Available in 40cm and 50cm, the board shares its Barcelona Deluxe construction standard with the Ferrer Walnut Barcelona Deluxe Chess Board but makes an entirely different aesthetic statement. Where walnut offers warmth and grain depth, Wenge delivers darkness and drama — a near-black timber with a fine, consistent grain that no stain or engineered alternative can convincingly replicate. The slim 12mm profile gives the board a refined presence on the table that matches the quality of the playing surface above it.
Rechapados Ferrer has spent over six decades crafting boards in La Garriga near Barcelona, and the Wengue Barcelona Deluxe sits at the top of that experience — a board where every detail reflects the highest standard the brand produces.
The luxury chess board category covers a wide range of approaches — inlaid designs, exotic materials, decorative borders, and high-gloss finishes. The Ferrer Wengue Barcelona Deluxe earns its place at this level through timber character and construction precision alone.
Wengue is a Central African hardwood with a near-black tone and fine parallel grain that makes it one of the most visually striking timbers used in chess board production. Against sycamore light squares, the contrast is sharper than walnut and more dramatic than mahogany — a playing surface that commands attention without any decorative addition. The matte finish preserves the natural character of the Wenge rather than masking it, and the Barcelona Deluxe construction standard ensures the veneer work and surface precision match the visual impression the board makes.
For those who prefer the same construction standard with a warmer aesthetic, the Ferrer Walnut Barcelona Deluxe Chess Board is the natural alternative. For players comparing across the full chess boards collection, the Wengue Barcelona Deluxe sits at the very top of the handcrafted range.
Wengue is not a common choice for chess boards, which makes the Wenge Barcelona Deluxe immediately distinctive in any collection. Its near-black tone and fine, consistent grain give it a depth that darker-stained timbers cannot replicate, and that quality is fully preserved by the matte finish applied at the Barcelona Deluxe level.
The dark squares on this board are hand-selected for consistency of grain and colour across the full playing surface. Against the pale sycamore light squares, the contrast is immediate and striking — easy to read across a full game and arresting to look at between moves. It is a board that makes an impression through the quality of the timber rather than through anything added to it.
The Barcelona Deluxe specification represents Ferrer's highest standard of board production. The veneer work is selected and laid to the tightest tolerances, and the matte finish is applied with exceptional care — bringing out the full depth and grain character of the Wenge without a single compromise on surface quality.
The 12mm board profile is deliberate at this level — slimmer than the 13mm used across the rest of the Ferrer range, giving the Barcelona Deluxe a more refined, considered weight on the table. The board sits flat and stable on any surface, with a playing area that is smooth and consistent from edge to edge on both sizes.
The Ferrer Wenge Barcelona Deluxe is built to complement pieces of a matching standard. The deep Wengue dark squares and pale sycamore light squares provide a playing surface that lets quality Staunton pieces sit and move with clarity and presence.
The 40cm board (40mm squares) pairs well with pieces where the king stands between 70mm and 85mm tall. The 50cm board (50mm squares) suits pieces with a king height of around 80mm to 95mm. As a general guide, the king base diameter should be roughly 75 to 80 percent of the square size for the best visual balance on the board.
Browse the [Rechapados Ferrer chess pieces collection](LINK: Ferrer chess pieces collection) for pieces designed to complement this board, or explore the full Sterling Chess chess boards collection to compare across the range.
The Ferrer Wengue Barcelona Deluxe is the most dramatic board we carry at Sterling Chess, and it earns that description through the timber rather than through design flourishes. The Wenge and sycamore contrast at the Barcelona Deluxe construction level is genuinely exceptional — a playing surface that looks as considered as it performs. For players and collectors who want a luxury chess board that makes a statement through material quality alone, this is the one.
— Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Wengue is a Central African hardwood valued for its deep, near-black tone and fine, consistent grain. It is less common in chess board production than walnut or mahogany, which makes the Wengue Barcelona Deluxe immediately distinctive. The contrast it creates against sycamore light squares is sharper and more dramatic than most other natural timber pairings, and the quality cannot be replicated with stained or engineered alternatives.
Both boards use Ferrer's highest Barcelona Deluxe construction specification and share the same dimensions, square sizes, 12mm profile, and finish standard. The difference is entirely aesthetic — Wenge dark squares versus walnut dark squares, both paired with sycamore light squares. The Wenge board is darker and more dramatic; the walnut is warmer and more traditional. The choice comes down to personal aesthetic preference.
The 40cm board (40mm squares) pairs well with Staunton pieces where the king stands between 70mm and 85mm tall. The 50cm board (50mm squares) suits pieces with a king height of around 80mm to 95mm. As a general guide, the king base diameter should be approximately 75 to 80 percent of the square size for the best visual balance and playability.
Yes. The Ferrer Standard and Deluxe piece ranges are designed to complement Ferrer boards. Browse the [Rechapados Ferrer collection](LINK: Rechapados Ferrer collection) at Sterling Chess to find compatible pieces.
No. The Ferrer Wengue Barcelona Deluxe Chess Board is sold without pieces. If you are looking for a complete set with board and pieces included, the Ferrer Wengue Barcelona Deluxe 50cm Chess Set is the natural starting point.
The board ships in a durable carton case designed to protect it in transit. It does not include the branded Ferrer magnetic presentation box, which comes with complete Ferrer sets only.
Wipe with a dry or slightly damp cloth after use. Avoid harsh cleaning products and extended exposure to direct sunlight, which can affect the veneer over time. Store flat when not in use to maintain the board's shape and surface quality.
|
Spec |
40cm Board |
50cm Board |
|
Board size |
400 × 400mm |
500 × 500mm |
|
Square size |
40mm |
50mm |
|
Board height |
12mm |
12mm |
|
Dark square material |
Wengue |
Wengue |
|
Light square material |
Sycamore |
Sycamore |
|
Frame material |
Wengue |
Wengue |
|
Board finish |
Matte anti-reflection |
Matte anti-reflection |
|
Construction |
Ferrer Barcelona Deluxe |
Ferrer Barcelona Deluxe |
|
Recommended king height |
70mm to 85mm |
80mm to 95mm |
|
Origin |
Handmade in Spain |
Handmade in Spain |
Ferrer Wengue Barcelona Deluxe chess board (40cm or 50cm)
Durable carton case
All Ferrer Chess products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 2-year limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and ensures every product is 100% genuine. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.
We’ve partnered with the fastest local and international couriers to make sure you get your order FAST.
Local orders are usually shipped within 1 to 2 business days. Your order will usually arrive in 3 to 7 business days. Of course, this depends on your location.
If you live in a metro area, you can expect your order to arrive within 3 days. If you live outside a metro area, your order will usually take a little longer to arrive. We recommend you allow 5 business days for your order to arrive.
For orders shipped from our international partners or from our international warehouse, please allow 7 to 12 business days for your order to arrive.
When your order is shipped, you’ll receive tracking details via email. That means you’ll be able to keep an eye on your order and see where it is at any point in time.
Of course, if you have any questions in relation to your order, simply email us at support@sterlingchess.com.au, call (03) 7037 0931 or open the live chat.
Shipping is free on all Sterling Chess orders over $99.
If you’re not home, our couriers will drop your order off at the nearest depot or post office.
Contact details will be left at your door or in your mailbox so you can organise redelivery. You may also receive an SMS message or email notifying you of an attempted delivery.
Changed your mind? You can return unused, unopened items within 100 days of your order date, provided they’re in original packaging and resaleable condition. Sterling Chess will cover the cost of shipping return items under our 100-day free returns policy.
All Sterling Chess products are backed by Australian Consumer Law and include a minimum 12-month Australian warranty. If there’s an issue with your product, our team is here to help and will work to make it right.
Click here to view our full returns policy.
If you're shopping for a new chess set, you're in the right place—and here's why.
At Sterling Chess, we're not just another online store. We’re chess lovers, players, collectors, and game night fanatics.
That means we care about quality, balance, and feel—and we only stock sets we’d use ourselves. From tournament-grade boards to handcrafted wooden pieces, we’ve got what real players want.
Whether you're just learning or a lifelong grandmaster, we have something for you.
Looking for a folding set for travel? A stunning showpiece for your home? A kid-friendly set for your budding chess champion? We’ve got it all—and more.
We ship quickly from local and international warehouses, so you’re not waiting weeks to get your game on.
Most orders are packed and sent within 24–48 hours. Plus, you’ll get tracking updates every step of the way.
Have a question? Need help choosing a set? Our friendly team is ready to help—no scripts, no bots, just real people who care about your experience.
You can call our team anytime between business hours on (03) 7037 0931 or email us at support@sterlingchess.com.au. Alternatively, you can use our live chat during business hours to contact our helpful support team.
Don't just take our word for it—our reviews speak for themselves. Sterling Chess is trusted by thousands of players who keep coming back for more. Great products. Great service. No hassle.
We're all about chess—but we also carry backgammon, checkers, poker and other timeless strategy games. If you love the classics, you’ll feel right at home.
Choose a chess set that fits your style, skill level, and space—and enjoy the Sterling Chess difference. You’ll love how it looks. You’ll love how it plays. And you’ll love buying from a team that loves the game just as much as you do.
