Chess and Checkers Set
A minimalist, modern and artful chess and checkers set, made of walnut, maple and Baltic birch.
We’ve put our own spin on the games of chess and checkers with this mid-century modern and minimalist set. The solid walnut and maple chess pieces feature clever inlay patterns, mimicking their movements across the artfully handcrafted walnut and Baltic birch board. Meanwhile, the solid walnut and maple checkers pieces are simple and elegant with contrasting strips of wood in between the light and dark outer layers. Both the chess and checkers pieces store neatly in their display boxes.
It’s a game and a work of fine art.
Available as a Chess and Checkers Set, a Chess Set, or a Checkers Set. The full set includes an outer box for the two individual game boxes to nest inside of.
Handcrafted in Minneapolis - Free Shipping in the US
A minimalist, modern and artful chess and checkers set, made of walnut, maple and Baltic birch.
We’ve put our own spin on the games of chess and checkers with this mid-century modern and minimalist set. The solid walnut and maple chess pieces feature clever inlay patterns, mimicking their movements across the artfully handcrafted walnut and Baltic birch board. Meanwhile, the solid walnut and maple checkers pieces are simple and elegant with contrasting strips of wood in between the light and dark outer layers. Both the chess and checkers pieces store neatly in their display boxes.
It’s a game and a work of fine art.
Available as a Chess and Checkers Set, a Chess Set, or a Checkers Set. The full set includes an outer box for the two individual game boxes to nest inside of.
Handcrafted in Minneapolis - Free Shipping in the US
A minimalist, modern and artful chess and checkers set, made of walnut, maple and Baltic birch.
We’ve put our own spin on the games of chess and checkers with this mid-century modern and minimalist set. The solid walnut and maple chess pieces feature clever inlay patterns, mimicking their movements across the artfully handcrafted walnut and Baltic birch board. Meanwhile, the solid walnut and maple checkers pieces are simple and elegant with contrasting strips of wood in between the light and dark outer layers. Both the chess and checkers pieces store neatly in their display boxes.
It’s a game and a work of fine art.
Available as a Chess and Checkers Set, a Chess Set, or a Checkers Set. The full set includes an outer box for the two individual game boxes to nest inside of.
Handcrafted in Minneapolis - Free Shipping in the US
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This isn’t your parent’s chess set. It’s retro, minimalist, and mid-century.
Complete with a 15” x 15” board, the chess and checkers set includes decorative boxes for storage and display of the pieces, as well as a care card that provides tips on how to maintain the board and delineate the pieces.
When purchasing the full set, an outer box is included. The chess box and checkers box nest neatly inside, giving you the option of displaying a single box or all three!
Chess Piece Inlays, made of Baltic birch:
King: deep and thick inlay, indicating importance.
Queen: Circular inlay, denoting her ability to move in all directions. (Extra Queen included).
Bishop: Diagonal Inlay, indicating movement pattern.
Knight: L shaped inlay, indicating movement pattern.
Rook: Plus shaped inlay, indicating movement pattern.
Pawn: No inlay, shorter than the other pieces. -
Board (1): 15”L x 15”W x ⅞”H
Chess Box (1): 7 ½”L x 7 ½”H x 2”H
Checkers Box (1): 7 ½”L x 2 ½”W x 1 ½”H
Outer Box (for individual boxes): 12”L x 9”W x 2 ½”HCheckers Pieces: 5/16”H x 1 ½”W x 1 ½”L
King (2): 3”H x 1 ⅛”W x 1 ⅛”L
Queen (4): 2 ⅝”H x 1 ⅛”W x 1 ⅛”L
Bishop (4): 2 ½”H x 1”W x 1”L
Knight (4): 2 ¼”H x 1”W x 1”L
Rook (4): 2”H x 1”W x 1”L
Pawn (16): 1 ⅜”H x ⅞”W x ⅞”L -
(01) Walnut, Maple and Baltic Birch
Our Modern Chess and Checkers Set is made using solid walnut and solid maple for the pieces with inlays of Baltic birch on the chess pieces. The board is a combination of Baltic birch strips and solid walnut.(02) Finish
Pure Tung Oil, Boiled Linseed Oil, Beeswax, Carnauba Wax. The end result is a durable, water-resistant matte finish that feels like a silky-smooth piece of wood.The bottom of the board has rubber feet to prevent the board from moving during game play.
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(01) How do I care for this product?
Details can be found on our FAQ page and a care card will be sent with the item. That said, in general, treat the piece with kindness. A damp cloth is all you need to clean it (definitely no harsh chemicals), and the piece can be refreshed with a bit of furniture wax when needed.
(02) I don’t know how to play chess or checkers. Are instructions included?
No. Instructions for the games can be found online through any search engine.
(03) Why is this such an expensive set?
This piece utilizes a lot of solid wood. In addition, each piece is handcrafted and has a significant amount of detail to it.
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Baltic birch layers are a high quality, all hard-wood product that is sustainable, stable, and artful in design.
In some of our products, such as this one, we glue and stack the layers together. Then, we cut them vertically so that you are able to see the striped layers turn on their sides.
It’s inspired by mid-century style, but is modern, minimalist, and a work of art.
