Introduction
Chess is an excellent strategy board game to play at home that can help to cultivate better social skills and interactions with family and friends as well as with children and the younger generation. Some of the benefits of playing chess regularly includes having improved mental health, better social skills, greater academic performance and an overall improvement in the quality of thinking. Chess is both an entertaining and affordable pastime and a good chess board set, and a willing opponent is all that’s needed to play chess. In addition to the love of chess there are many people that just love the aesthetics of how a chess board set looks in their home. A stylish chess board set can certainly add a touch of elegance to any home or office space as well as evoke the impression of an affinity for intellectualism and an appreciation for intellectual pursuits. A level above a stylish chess board set as a focal point for your home décor is a high-quality chess table which can significantly elevate the appearance of your entire living space.
1.Signature Traditional Chess Table with Built in Chess Board – 2.25 Inch squares
The signature traditional chess table is a masterfully crafted wooden chess board table that’s made in the USA by skilled woodworkers. The signature traditional chess table is made from the highest quality woods such as white oak, walnut, Brazilian ebony and maple according to each customers specification and signed by master craftsman Nate Cohen. Customers can choose their preferred type of wood for the table base, legs and the exterior playing surface of the chess board table out of white oak and walnut to match the style of their home décor.
The dimensions of the chess board table are 32 inches in width, 42 inches in length and 30 inches in height. The interior playing squares of the chess board are designed in the traditional alternating black and white colour scheme with inlaid Brazilian ebony wood for the black squares and inlaid maple wood for the white squares. The dimensions of the interior squares are 2.25 inches in length and 2.25 inches in width. The signature traditional chess board table is finished with a semi-gloss to protect the chess table and playing squares from any damages and scratches during chess games and to produce a marvellous shining appearance.
The signature traditional chess table is a must have that will transform any chess enthusiasts’ home with its stylish traditional design and personalised features tailored to your preference. This timeless chess table is guaranteed to be the focal point of any living space bringing the family together to create everlasting memories.
2. The Camaratta Signature Championship Chess Table – Dark Brown
The Camaratta signature championship chess table is an exquisitely crafted wooden chess table that’s named after and designed by Frank Camaratta, who is the founder of the House of Staunton, an accomplished chess player and an all-round chess enthusiast. The Camaratta signature championship chess table is crafted from the highest quality woods such as mahogany, macassar ebony, bird’s eye maple and the finest dark brown leather. All considerations have been taken into account when designing the Camaratta signature championship chess table which includes a dark brown leather arm rest, an internal drawer on each side of the chess table stamped with the Camaratta signature logo and the house of Staunton logo and additional table space for a chess clock, score pad, reference book, captured chess pieces, snacks and drinks.
The chess table is skilfully crafted from mahogany and features a chess board that’s designed in the traditional light and dark colour scheme with the interior squares of the chess board consisting of inlaid bird’s eye maple veneers for the white squares and inlaid striped macassar ebony veneers for the dark squares. The dimensions of the chess table are 30.5 inches in height, 38 inches in length, 32 inches in width and weighs approximately 45 to 55kg. The dimensions of the chess board footprint within the chess table are 22.75 inches by 22.75 inches which enables any double-sided tournament sized chess board sets from the house of Staunton to be placed within the frame of the chess table. The interior squares of the included double sided chess board are 2.5 inches by 2.5 inches and 2.25 inches by 2.25 with the option for customers to purchase an additional chess board with dimensions of 2.0 inches by 2.0 inches and 2.375 inches by 2.375 inches.
The dimensions of internal drawers of the chess table are 12.5 inches in length and 2 inches in depth. The Camaratta signature championship chess table is finished with a satinwood semi-gloss to protect the chess table and playing squares from any damages and scratches during chess games and to produce a lavish shining appearance. The Camaratta signature championship chess table is an exquisite piece of home décor that’s a must have and is guaranteed to transform any living space. The timeless design of the Camaratta signature championship chess table with its modern features and functions for added convenience makes it a statement piece that will assist with the creation of memorable chess playing experiences with friends and family.
3. The Camaratta Signature Championship Chess Table – Eggshell White
The Camaratta signature championship chess table in eggshell white is a masterfully crafted wooden chess board table that’s named after and designed by Frank Camaratta who is the founder of the house of Staunton, an accomplished chess player and an all-round chess enthusiast. The Camaratta signature championship chess table in eggshell white is crafted from the highest quality woods such as mahogany, macassar ebony, bird’s eye maple and the finest eggshell white leather. All considerations have been taken into account when designing the Camaratta signature championship eggshell white chess table which includes an eggshell white leather arm rest, an internal drawer on each side of the chess table that’s stamped with the Camaratta signature logo and the house of Staunton logo and additional table space for a chess clock, score pad, reference book, captured chess pieces, snacks and drinks.
The chess table is wonderfully crafted from mahogany and features an embedded chess board that’s designed in the traditional light and dark colour scheme with the interior squares of the chess board consisting of inlaid bird’s eye maple veneers for the white squares and inlaid striped macassar ebony veneers for the black squares. The dimensions of the chess table are 30.5 inches in height, 38 inches in length, 32 inches in width and weighs approximately 45-55kg. The dimensions of the chess board footprint within the chess table are 22.75 inches by 22.75 inches which enables any double-sided tournament sized chess board sets from the house of Staunton to be placed within the frame of the chess table. The interior squares of the included double sided chess board are 2.25 inches by 2.25 inches and 2.5 inches by 2.5 inches with the option for customers to purchase an additional chess board with dimensions of 2.0 inches by 2.0 inches and 2.375 inches by 2.375 inches.
The dimensions of the internal drawers of the chess table are 12.5 inches in length and 2 inches in depth. The Camaratta signature championship eggshell white chess table is finished with a satinwood semi-gloss to protect the chess table and playing squares from any damages and scratches during chess games and to produce an elegant shining appearance. The Camaratta signature championship eggshell white chess table is an extraordinarily designed chess table that radiates elegance and is a must have in any home. The Camaratta signature championship eggshell white chess table’s timeless traditional design and unique features will enhance your chess playing experience and aid in the creation of joyous memories with family and friends.
4. Genuine Italian Marble Chess Table
The genuine Italian marble chess table is a brilliantly designed wood and marble chess table that’s skilfully handcrafted in Italy by expert artisans. The genuine Italian marble chess table is crafted from the highest quality walnut and high grade marble with an embedded chess board that’s designed in the traditional black and white colour scheme. The interior squares of the chess board within the chess table consists of hand cut inlaid brown marble for the black coloured squares and hand cut inlaid ivory white marble for the white coloured squares.
The genuine Italian marble chess table features internal drawers on each side of the chess table for the safe placement of chess pieces as well as other chess equipment and accessories such as chess clocks and score books, the considerate and intuitive design of the genuine Italian marble chess table will make cleaning up after chess games a breeze and will aid in eliminating the build-up of clutter around the house or office space. The dimensions of the genuine Italian marble chess table are 33 inches in length, 33 inches in width, 30 inches in height and weighs approximately 36kg. The dimensions of the chess board are 25 inches in length, 25 inches in width with 3.125 inch interior squares.
The dimensions of the internal drawers of the genuine Italian marble chess table are 23.5 inches in length, 12.5 inches in width and 2.5 in height. The genuine Italian marble chess table is an exquisitely designed chess table with a traditional style that radiates elegance and will transform any home or office space. The genuine Italian marble chess table’s ageless design and intuitive features is guaranteed to electrify your chess playing experience and assist in the creation of cheerful memories with family and friends.
5. 23 Inch Ultimate Italian Game Chess Table
The 23 inch ultimate Italian game chess table is a wonderfully designed multi-functional chess table that’s masterfully handcrafted from the finest woods in Italy by skilled artisans. The 23 inch ultimate Italian game chess table is crafted from the highest quality mahogany, walnut, briarwood and maple. In addition to chess, the 23 inch ultimate Italian game chess table can be used to play checkers, backgammon and cards. The 23 inch ultimate Italian game chess table is equipped with a reversible and removeable top cover for chess, checkers and card games as well as an inner compartment that’s designed specifically for backgammon games.
The chess board playing surface is designed in the traditional black and white colour scheme and consists of inlaid briarwood for the dark coloured interior squares and inlaid maple wood for the light-coloured interior squares. The 23 inch ultimate Italian game chess table features a pedestal table base design instead of the common four-legged design that’s used for most chess tables. The dimensions of the 23 inch ultimate Italian game chess table are 27 inches in height, 23 inches in length and width, a table base of 13.75 inches and an approximate weight of 25 to 35kg. The dimensions of the interior squares of the chess board are 2 inches by 2 inches.
The 23 inch ultimate Italian game chess table is an excellently designed chess table with a multi-functional design that’s perfect for any home or office space. The 23 inch ultimate Italian game chess table’s timeless design and contemporary features is certain to earn the admiration of any chess player as well as admirers of checkers, backgammon and cards.
6. 23.5 Inch Italian Marble Chess Table
The 23.5 inch Italian marble chess table is a brilliantly designed chess table that’s handcrafted in Italy from the highest quality woods and marble by expert artisans. The 23.5 inch Italian marble chess table is crafted from the highest quality woods such as walnut and Italian mahogany and the highest quality Italian marble. The 23.5 inch Italian marble chess table features two internal drawers on each side of the chess table for the storage of chess pieces and chess equipment and accessories such as chess clocks and score sheets, the helpful and intuitive design of the 23.5 inch Italian marble chess table will remove the stress of cleaning up after chess games and assist with eliminating the build-up of clutter around the home or office space.
The chess board is designed in the traditional light and dark colour scheme and consists of inlaid white marble for the light coloured interior squares and brown marble for the dark coloured interior squares. The 23.5 inch Italian marble chess table incorporates a pedestal table base design with spherical supports on each corner of the base instead of the typical four-legged design that’s commonly used in most chess tables. The dimensions of the 23.5 inch Italian marble chess table are 27.375 inches in height, 23.5 inches in length and width, with an approximate weight of 30-40kg.
The chess board playing surface has a length of 20 inches and a width of 20 inches with 2.5 inch by 2.5 inch interior squares. The internal drawers of the 23.5 inch Italian marble chess table are 11 inches in length, 11 inches in width with a depth of 2.5 inches. The 23.5 inch Italian marble chess table is elegantly designed and a perfect fit for any chess enthusiasts’ home or office space. The 23.5 inch Italian marble chess table’s timeless, traditional design will undoubtedly enliven your chess playing experience and accelerate the creation of delightful memories with friends and family.
7. Walnut Player’s Chess Table USA
The walnut player’s chess table USA is a wonderfully designed wooden chess table that’s handcrafted in the USA from the highest quality walnut and maple by skilled artisans. The walnut players chess table USA can easily be assembled and disassembled in the comfort of your home or office space due to its modular construction configuration and features two detachable side shelves that can be attached to each side of the chess table which can be used to place chess clocks and captured chess pieces during chess games as well as an internal storage compartment for the safe placement of chess pieces, chess equipment and chess accessories such as chess clocks, reference books and score pads which will remove the stress of cleaning up after chess games and ensure your home or office space remains clutter free.
The top of the chess table is also removable enabling any JLP 21 inch chess board to be placed within the frame of the chess table. The ideal dimensions of seating chairs that should be used to sit at the walnut players chess table USA are a maximum of 19 inches in height and a maximum of 18.5 inches in width. The dimensions of the walnut player’s chess table USA are 30 inches in height when the chess board is fitted and 29.5 inches without the chess board, 22 inches in width and 22 inches in length, the detachable side shelves increase the total length of the chess table by 4.25 inches when fitted.
The dimensions of the internal storage compartment are 21 inches in width, 21 inches in length with a depth of 3 inches. The walnut player’s chess table USA has an approximate weight of 11kg when the chess board is fitted and 8.2kg without the chess board fitted. The walnut players chess table USA is an elegant, traditionally designed chess table with thoughtful and intuitive features that is guaranteed to enhance and transform any home or office space. The walnut players chess table USA’s ingenious configuration will bring excitement to your chess games as well as promote the creation of more delightful memories with family and friends.
8. JLP Walnut Maple Premium Hardwood Chess Table
The JLP walnut maple premium hardwood chess table is an expertly designed chess table that is handcrafted in the USA from the finest woods by skilled 5th generation craftsmen. The JLP walnut maple premium hardwood chess table is crafted from the highest quality woods such as walnut and maple and is available in two styles, with a perimeter that consists of pure maple and with a mixed perimeter that consists of maple and walnut. The JLP walnut maple premium hardwood chess table features a removeable frame that any JLP 21 to 21.125 inch chess board with 2 inch to 2.25 inch interior squares can be placed on top of and an internal compartment for the storage of chess pieces, chess equipment and accessories such as chess clocks, reference books and score sheets which eliminates the stress of cleaning up after chess games and ensures that your home or office space remains clutter free.
Solid block construction is incorporated into the design of the JLP walnut maple premium hardwood chess table which allows it to be constructed and deconstructed when necessary and enabling the chess table to be packed away in order to save space. The dimensions of the JLP walnut maple premium hardwood chess table without the chess board fitted are 30 inches in length, 30 inches in width, 29.5 inches in height and an approximate weight without the chess board of 12kg.
The dimensions of the inner compartment of the chess table are 22.5 inches in length, 22.5 inches in width with a depth of 3 inches. The JLP walnut maple premium hardwood chess table is a lavishly designed chess table that will enhance any home or office space, with the conveniency of the end user being the focal point of its creation. The JLP walnut maple premium hardwood chess table’s luxurious design and user-friendly features will revitalise your passion for chess and stimulate the creation of pleasurable memories with friends and family.
9. 20 Inch Chess, Checkers and Backgammon Table
The 20 inch chess, checkers and backgammon table is a brilliantly designed game table that’s handcrafted in Italy from the highest quality worm wood and brass by expert artisans. The 20 inch chess, checkers and backgammon table is a multi-functional game table that, as the name suggests can be used to play chess, checkers and backgammon. The 20 inch chess, checkers and backgammon table is crafted from solid antique finished worm wood and is equipped with a solid brass chess board that’s designed in the traditional light and dark colour scheme with beige brass for the light-coloured interior squares and dark brown brass for the dark-coloured interior squares.
The 20 inch chess, checkers and backgammon table is designed with a removeable top and two sections beneath which includes a silk-screened backgammon playing board as well as an additional internal storage compartment beneath the silk-screened backgammon playing table for the safe placement of chess, checkers and backgammon pieces which will eliminate the stress of cleaning up after chess games and ensure your home or office space remains clutter free. A pedestal table base with squared supports is incorporated into the design of the 20 inch chess, checkers and backgammon table instead of the four-legged design that’s common in most chess tables which adds to its uniqueness.
The dimensions of the 20 inch chess, checkers and backgammon table are 24.25 inches in height, 26 inches in length and width and an approximate weight of 14kg. The dimensions of the chess board are 20 inches in length and width with 1.75 inch interior squares that are suitable for chess pieces with a base width of 1.375 inches and a height of 4.75 inches. The 20 inch chess, checkers and backgammon table is a fabulously designed wood and brass chess table that will make a fine addition to anyone’s home or office space. The 20 inch chess, checkers and backgammon table’s elegant design and multi-functional features will initiate exhilarating chess games and promote the creation of delightful memories playing chess with family and friends.
10. 27 Inch Roma Chess and Checkers Table
The 27 inch Roma chess and checkers table is a luxuriously designed wooden gaming table that’s handcrafted in Italy from the highest quality woods such as maple, walnut, mahogany, and briar wood by expert artisans. The 27 inch Roma chess and checkers table has a built in storage cabinet for the safe placement of chess and checkers pieces as well as other chess equipment and accessories such as chess clocks, reference books and score pads which will eliminate the stress of cleaning up after chess games and ensure that your home or office space remains clutter free.
The chess table playing surface is designed in the traditional light and dark colour scheme which consists of inlaid dark brown walnut veneers for the dark coloured interior squares and inlaid beige maple veneers for the light coloured interior squares, a light brown briar wood storage cabinet and a dark brown mahogany table base. The exterior of the chess board playing surface is also decorated with an inlaid mosaic pattern that compliments the dark brown walnut border of the chess table and the dark brown mahogany table legs. The design of the 27 inch Roma chess and checkers table is a hybrid of a pedestal and cricket table with a single pedestal that’s supported by three legs for added stability.
The dimensions of the 27 inch Roma chess and checkers table are 27 inches in height, 15.5 inches in length and width, 1.5 inch interior playing squares with an approximate total weight of 9kg. The 27-inch Roma chess and checkers table is an elegantly constructed wooden gaming table with a timeless design that is guaranteed to revolutionise your home or office space. The 27-inch Roma chess and checkers table’s simple and intuitive features will rekindle your enthusiasm for chess and checkers whilst ensuring your focus remains on the game as well as stimulate the creation of thrilling memories with friends and family.
11. Wooden Chess Table with Two Chairs
The wooden chess table with two chairs is an excellently designed chess table that’s handcrafted in China from the highest quality woods such as maple wood, mahogany and rubberwood by skilled craftsmen. The chess board table and chairs are crafted from solid rubberwood, and the chess board playing surface is crafted from the finest maple wood and mahogany and designed in the traditional light and dark colour scheme with inlaid maple wood veneers for the light coloured interior playing squares and inlaid mahogany for the dark coloured interior playing squares. This wooden chess table is multi-functional and features a reversible chess board with a backgammon board on the reverse side which enables it to be used to play checkers as well as backgammon games.
The wooden chess table with two chairs, as the name implies, comes with two wooden chairs that are designed specifically with the perfect dimensions for comfortable chess, checkers and backgammon games with the gaming table. The wooden chess table with two chairs is also equipped with a spacious internal storage compartment for the safe placement of chess, checkers and backgammon pieces as well as chess equipment and accessories such as chess clocks, reference books and score books which will remove the stress of cleaning up after chess games and ensure your home remains clutter free. The wooden chess table with two chairs comes with two pairs of dice, 30 checkers pieces, 32 chess pieces and four pads that can be placed beneath the table leg bottoms to protect any surface the chess table comes into contact with from scratches.
The dimensions of the wooden chess table with two chairs are 26.25 inches in height, 27.25 inches in length, 27.25 inches in width with an approximate weight of 25kg. The dimensions of the chess board playing surface are 23.625 inches in length and width with 3 inch interior playing squares. The dimensions of the chairs are 26 inches in height from the back, 14.75 inches in height from the front with 13 inch by 13 inch seats. The wooden chess table with two chairs is a wonderfully designed wooden gaming table that’s ideal for younger chess players but also suitable for older chess players. The simple and intuitive design of the wooden chess table with two chairs will enhance any living space and promote the creation of long lasting and enjoyable memories with friends and family.
Conclusion
Incorporating a chess table into your home decor can completely transform your living space or office and is a wonderful way for chess players that are stationary to enjoy their favourite strategy game. In this article I’ve highlighted 11 of the best chess tables that each have unique designs and functions which include solid block construction which allows you to easily assemble or disassemble the chess table without the need for special tools, built in storage compartments for the safe placement of chess pieces and accessories and multi functionality for chess players that also enjoy playing other board games such as checkers, backgammon and cards. Although chess is becoming a popular game to play online there will always be something magical about playing chess on a physical chess board and even more so on a chess table. Including a stylish chess board table as a part of your decor will add a touch of elegance and luxury to your living space or office, spark interesting conversations and will undoubtedly be the catalyst to thrilling chess games.
