Art of Chess Set

Chess sets occupy an unusual middle ground: they're games that demand focus, yet objects that spend most of their time on display. The best ones acknowledge this duality, treating the board and pieces as something worth looking at between moves.

Printworks, the Swedish design brand known for refined art objects, approaches the Artofchessset with that understanding. The wooden chess pieces sit on a 25 by 25 centimeter acrylic-topped board, where the reflective surface catches light in a way that the game into something closer to a sculptural arrangement. The acrylic isn't merely functional; it's the defining detail, creating depth and movement across the board without adding visual noise.

The packaging signals intention from the moment it arrives. High-quality art paper with black and silver foil stamping suggests this is meant to be kept, not discarded. Multilingual instructions in English, French, and German reflect a confidence in the product's appeal across borders. The material composition, balanced between paper, acrylic, and wood, creates an object that feels substantial without excess.

This is a chess set for someone who wants the game to live on a coffee table or bookshelf, where it functions equally well as a conversation starter or a quiet evening's focus. It doesn't demand a dedicated game room or apologize for its presence in a considered space. The reflective board catches ambient light throughout the day, making the pieces appear to shift and settle. For those who value objects that perform double duty, that blur the line between game and decor, the Artofchessset delivers without compromise.