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From Wood to Wall: How We Make a ChessboArt Board

From Wood to Wall: Vertical Chessboard — Wall-Mounted Chess Board Creation Journey

At ChessboArt, we don’t mass-produce. We create — with passion, precision, and purpose. Each handmade chess board is born in our family workshop, where tradition meets meticulous craft. Piece by piece, select wood becomes a unique handcrafted chessboard — ready for engaging play and a beautiful presence on your wall. Our luxury chess sets are more than games; they blend functionality, refined design, and artisanal heritage.


🪵 It All Starts with Wood: The Heart of Every Board

Every ChessboArt board begins with its soul — the carefully selected wood. We source premium species such as European and American walnut, ash, oak, beech, acacia, and iroko. Selection isn’t random: we evaluate grain direction, tone, texture, and harmony between pieces. This is where the character of each wooden chess board, destined to elevate your interior, truly begins.

This nuanced process can’t be programmed. It takes a trained eye, years of experience, and the instinctive touch that reveals nature’s beauty — shaping it into your ideal chessboard.

Craftsperson prepping select hardwood for a handmade ChessboArt chess board

🛠️ Where Handcraft Meets Modern Precision

Our commitment is masterful craftsmanship. We do use CNC routers and lasers for precise tasks — initial cutting or intricate engraving — to ensure consistency and efficiency. But it’s the human hand that sculpts the final form and gives each board its soul — a uniqueness mass production can’t match.

  • Precise fitting and gluing? Hands-on, for perfect alignment and long-term durability.
  • Shaping with chisels or planes? Exclusively handwork, for crisp details and clean edges.
  • Final sanding? Multiple delicate passes — all by hand — for a silky, even surface.

Machines support the process; the unwavering passion and expertise of our craftsmen make every artistic chessboard genuinely distinct.

Close-up of hand-finishing on a raw wooden chessboard in the ChessboArt workshop

🎨 Finishing & Personalization: Your Vision, Our Craft

Each ChessboArt chessboard goes through a careful finishing phase. We hand-apply protective layers — natural oils, waxes, or specialist varnishes — to ensure longevity and highlight the wood’s character. Every board receives individual attention so your wooden chess board keeps its splendor for years.

We also offer extensive personalization to make your piece truly one-of-a-kind:

  • Laser engraving of names, dedications, or logos — ideal for gifts or a prestigious office focal point.
  • Choice of bespoke wood species and unique frame designs.
  • Artistic accents with epoxy resin in various colors for a contemporary signature.

These details require precise technique and a refined sense of aesthetics — to create a custom chess board that reflects your vision.

You can find this exact model — the round walnut and white resin chess boardhere, among our classic collections of designer chessboards.

Round chess board in walnut with white epoxy resin accents

🖼️ Ready to Hang, Ready to Play: Art for Your Wall

Every ChessboArt chessboard is more than a game tool — it’s functional art, designed for your wall. We build boards to integrate seamlessly with interiors, becoming an elegant focal point. Depending on the model, we use discreet, secure mounting systems for easy installation:

  • Recessed metal D-ring hangers (ChessboArt800, ChessboRN models).
  • Mirror-adhesive mount (ChessClub series).
  • Optional custom solutions tailored to your space.

Your wall-mounted chess board is ready to elevate the room — and inspire every game.

Elegant wall-mounted ChessboArt chessboard as functional art

👨🔧 Two Craftsmen, One Workshop: A Legacy of Passion

We’re a two-person team: father and son. Our shared passion and dedication are the heart of ChessboArt. No outsourcing, no production lines — just two pairs of hands, trusted tools, and a love for creating things of lasting value.

We know wood intimately — when it needs another pass of sanding, and when a detail should be left to its natural form — because wood has a life of its own. That’s why our artisanal chess boards carry authenticity and character, becoming truly unique elements in your home.

Looking for inspiration or wondering which unique chess board to choose for your space? Explore our complete guide to wall-mounted chess boards to find your perfect match and discover the ideal vertical chessboard for your décor.


ChessboArt — Handmade. Personal. Unique.

Want a deeper dive into vertical, wall-mounted boards?

Compare models, materials, magnets and personalization in our in-depth guide: Vertical Chess Boards — Complete Guide .