Dezeen

Abstract chess set and blue tableware created for London's Ace Hotel

An abstract chess set made from recycled materials by Marco Campardo and Lorenzo Mason is among five objects commissioned by the Ace Hotel for the fourth edition of Ready Made Go. The objects, which ...
Artnet

‘The Queen’s Gambit’ Has Driven an Unprecedented Surge in Chess Sales. Here Are 13 Classic Artist-Designed Sets to Get Your Fix

From ancient Persian craftsmen to Yoko Ono, artists have reinterpreted the game over the ages. An all-white chessboard as part of the "Sky Is Always Clear" exhibition by artist Yoko Ono at the Moscow ...
Den Of Geek

The Best Geeky Chess Sets to Buy

We don’t know if you’ve noticed but chess is having a bit of a moment right now. Thanks to Netflix’ superb and stylish miniseries The Queen’s Gambit, many retailers are reporting a significant ...
Hyperallergic

From Ceramic Sea Creatures to Bauhaus Blocks, a Compendium of Exquisite Chess Sets

Chinese Rat set (early 18th century) (all photos by Kevin Dutton, from Master Works, Rare and Beautiful Chess Sets of the World, published by FUEL in association with World Chess by Agon Ltd) Cover of ...