Where design meets functionality A well made chess table isn't going to make you a better chess player but it is going to bring a level of class to both your game, and
room that it resides in, that no ordinary chess board can match.More than a piece of furniture, chess tables make a statement that you are not merely a chess player, you are a chess connoisseur!
As you might imagine, chess tables exist solely for playing chess. They typically are made of solid wood with rosewood, cedar, and mahogany being most popular. Exotic wood version are also available.
The chess board is generally made of inlaid wood that is integral to table top. Most tables also provide two felt-lined drawers for storage of pieces and pawns.
Like any other furniture piece, manufacturing process runs gamut from mass-produced to one-of-a-kind hand-crafted collector pieces. The prices range widely as well. Expect to pay in neighborhood of $500 for a higher-end manufactured piece and $1500 and up for hand-made pieces. Of course, there are chess tables available for under $100 as well.
