Chess Tables And Chairs
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Love a good game of chess? If you said yes, then you will absolutely love these chess tables and chairs. Feel like your playing a friendly game with a worthy adversary in a palatial estate. These ornate tables with built-in chess boards are perfectly stained to match the classic, or modern, chairs. There are even some more artistic table and chair options available.
Our Picks
16” Manhattan Chess Table
UrbanDesign
What we like: Simple, lightweight design
What we don’t: Doesn’t include chairs
Whether you’re playing against yourself or with a friend, this simple and sleek chess table is a sophisticated addition to your games room. Made with a solid mango wood tabletop material supported by a metal base, this compact and functional piece can complement various décor choices due to its minimalist design.
Suitable for chess or checkers, the tabletop has a classic black-and-white finish and features a drawer for storing chess pieces, game instructions, and other accessories.
At 17 lbs., this table is light and portable, allowing you to play wherever you want. It also makes for a quirky bedside or end table for the serious chess fan.
$215.99
28” Kase Chess & Backgammon Table
Darby Home Co
What we like: Octagonal, manufactured-wood design is aesthetically pleasing
What we don’t: Higher price tag than other models
One of the most lavishly designed and luxurious chess tables, this model features a classic octagonal design and is made from durable manufactured wood.
The removable, reversible inset game board is suitable for chess, checkers, and backgammon, and the table includes a drawer for storing chess pieces, notepads, and timers.
When not being used for chess, its rich, traditional appearance makes it an excellent occasional table for use in a reading nook or home office.
28” Chess & Backgammon Table with Chairs
Hathaway Games
What we like: A complete set — beautiful, mahogany-finished table and chairs
What we don’t: Challenging to assemble
This beautifully styled chess table and chairs set is finished in mahogany and made from solid poplar hardwood for a classic, authentic appearance. There are drawers on both sides of the table for storing chess pieces, and the set contains all the accessories you need to play chess, checkers, and backgammon.
As a complete set, chairs are included and are softly padded and covered in vinyl upholstery for your comfort. The chairs also include wheels for convenient portability. To access the chess and checkers board, you remove the reversible top and backgammon surface.
Assembly is required and can be a challenge for one person to install, but all the hardware you need is included, and it comes with an instructional pamphlet.
$1199.99
$1799.99
Solid Wood 3 in 1 Chess Checkers Backgammon Board Game Combo Table
GSE Games & Sports Expert
What we like: Reversible chess board table top — chess on one side, backgammon on the other
What we don’t: Not a complete set — no chairs included
Although not a complete set, this solid-wood table has three-in-one functionality — you can use it for chess, checkers, or backgammon. The durable hardwood construction ensures a long lifespan with the proper care.
The table’s dimensions are 18 × 18” in width and depth and 28.5” in height when fully assembled. The pedestal base makes this table an ideal choice for a compact gaming space or small outdoor patio. The game board, which is integrated into the table, is 14.5×14.5”, and the chessboard squares are 1.5” wide.
Built with the game enthusiast in mind, this table includes a complete 32-piece natural-wood chess set, a 30-piece backgammon/checkers set, two pairs of dice, a doubling cube, and two brown wooden dice cups. You’ll also find complete sets of game instructions, for the experienced player and beginner alike. The game pieces and accessories are contained under the tabletop.
13 × 13 Chess Table Finest Work Pure Rosewood & Maple Wood Chess Board Set Table for Picnic/Garden
What we like: Foldable design is suitable for playing chess in the park or garden
What we don’t: Color consistency can vary from one table to another
Chess is an excellent game to be enjoyed outdoors in the sunshine, but many tables don’t have the portability or the materials for outdoor use. For the chess player who prefers playing outside, in the garden, or during a picnic, this table delivers. Made from a combination of pure Indian rosewood and maple, this chess table has a built-in chess/checkers board and comes with a classic wooden chess-piece set.
The chess table is foldable for convenient storage and transport and features a 13×13” tabletop. You’ll need to supply your own chess chairs separately. Opt for acacia or cedar wooden foldable chairs to complement the table's design.
