Panisa Chess Set

Classic strategy, refined into minimalist forms.

Reimagining the centuries-old game through clean geometry, the Panisa Chess Set transforms traditional rooks, knights, and royalty into expressive, contemporary wood silhouettes. Crafted from solid natural and dyed wood, each turned piece simplifies historical chess iconography into an intuitive shape that feels substantial in the hand and instantly recognizable on the board.

When the game concludes, the set transitions seamlessly from open play to compact display. The gridded lid serves as the active playing field, which slides open to stow all 32 pieces neatly inside the wooden storage case. 

The Panisa Chess Set was designed by Panisa Khunprasert, whose work is influenced by her experiences growing up in her family’s toy business in Thailand. After graduating with an MFA in Product Design from The School of Visual Arts in New York, Khunprasert returned to the family business where she now works as a toy and game designer.

Features of the Panisa Chess Set include:

• Complete 32-Piece Set: Includes all standard chess figures reimagined as distinct geometric wooden forms.
• Integrated Storage: Slide-open lid functions as the gridded chessboard and doubles as a protective storage case for pieces.
• Materials: Solid natural and stained plantation-grown wood with a smooth, protective clear coat.
• Dimensions: Board/box measures 1.6h x 11.8w x 11.8"d.
• Care: Wipe clean with a dry or lightly dampened soft cloth.