Rustic Chess & Checkers Table with Glass Top – 20 x 20 in.

Charles River Woodworks was founded in 2018 by Michael Langone in Waltham, Massachusetts, beside the river that inspired its name. The workshop moved to Whitinsville, Massachusetts, in late 2025. Langone describes making as a lifelong pursuit and sees creativity and play as valuable at every age. His business brings that outlook into the home through handcrafted game tables, display furniture and other wood designs.

Keep a classic strategy game within easy reach with this 20 x 20 inch chess and checkers table. The compact square table includes a complete wooden chess set, checkers pieces and a drawstring bag. A removable tempered glass panel covers the board when the table is used as an everyday surface.

The rustic pine frame and slim steel hairpin legs give the table a familiar furniture profile, while the board remains the focal point. Choose a lower height for a coffee-table arrangement or compare the taller options with your intended seating. The height options describe the complete table, so check both your available floor space and your preferred playing position.

If you plan to use a chess set you already own, the maker specifies a king height of 3.25 inches or smaller. That clearance matters when the glass is in place. The included set provides a straightforward starting point without requiring a separate purchase of pieces. Browse our American-made board game collection for more tabletop play ideas, or explore home and decor to plan a room around your favorite activities.

Features

• One built-in board supports both chess and checkers.
• Wooden chess pieces, checkers pieces and a drawstring storage bag are included.
• The tempered glass top slides off to expose the board for play.
• The covered table doubles as a coffee table or end table.
• Four removable steel hairpin legs support the rustic pine frame.

Size and setup

• Tabletop dimensions: 20 x 20 inches.
• Total height choices: 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 28 or 32 inches.
• The photographed coffee-table version is 18 inches tall.
• Compatible chess king height: 3.25 inches or smaller.
• Legs arrive unattached; included hardware fits pre-drilled holes.
• Assembly tool: Phillips screwdriver.

Custom engraving is offered as a listed option. Confirm the wording and ordering instructions with BuyAmerican before selecting personalization; the exact requested text needs to accompany a custom order.

Materials and finish

The construction combines a stained, clear-coated pine frame, a tempered glass cover and four steel hairpin legs. The supplier identifies the included chess and checkers pieces as wooden.

Care and assembly

For routine upkeep, gently remove visible dust from the wood with a clean, soft, dry cloth. Avoid prolonged direct sunlight and sudden changes in temperature or humidity. Lift the table carefully when repositioning it, supporting the main frame rather than pulling on the legs or glass. Remove loose game or display items before a move.

The legs attach through pre-drilled holes using the included hardware and a Phillips screwdriver. Follow the supplied assembly instructions and place the table on a level surface before use. For general handling and placement principles, see North Carolina Historic Sites furniture-care guidance. This is general conservation advice; follow any product-specific instructions supplied with your order.