Contemporary chess products designed in NYC featuring weighted pieces with precision die-cast metal bases
Nymzo creates contemporary chess products that blend tradition with modern design sensibilities. Founded in NYC in 2024, the brand bridges the gap between cheap plastic club sets and expensive traditional wooden sets, offering pieces that are instantly recognizable yet distinctly modern. Their designs feature multi-material construction with exposed precision-crafted metal bases reminiscent of high-end watches.
Signature$185
Complete chess set with 34 weighted pieces featuring ABS shells, silicone cores, and precision die-cast metal bases, plus rollup flexmat board and ripstop nylon carry bag.
Signature$145
34 weighted chess pieces with soft-touch ABS shells, molded silicone cores, and CNC-finished brushed zinc bases inscribed with watchmaker-inspired details.
Signature$40
450mm rubber chess mat with 60A durometer, friction-reducing coating, and slightly elevated playing surface for piece stability.
$85
600D ripstop nylon bag with custom-printed jacquard strap and elastic drawstring closure, designed to carry the full Stanton chess set.
$48
Black ripstop nylon cap featuring the Nymzo logo, designed to match the brand's sporty chess aesthetic.
$48
White ripstop nylon cap featuring the Nymzo logo, designed to match the brand's sporty chess aesthetic.
🇺🇸 US · $15-$150
Areaware believes the best design evokes good feelings. They create everyday objects for home, work, and play that are as fun as they are functional. Collaborating with independent designers, they produce artful pieces with a dose of humor, a bit of poetry, and unique stories.
🇺🇸 US · $500-$2,000
Fyrn advances the tradition of American furniture-making through their patented Stemn system, which marries old-world craftsmanship with modern manufacturing. Their philosophy centers on true circularity: no-glue joinery, replaceable parts, and furniture designed for repair and refurbishment across generations. Every piece combines North American hardwoods with durable metal brackets, enabling flat-pack shipping without sacrificing heirloom quality.
🇺🇸 US · $400-$600
RZE is dedicated to perfecting the craft of titanium watches for the everyday adventurer. Inspired by aerospace engineering, each watch features their proprietary UltraHEX coating (1200 Vickers hardness) that makes lightweight titanium scratch-resistant. Their design language blends angular, geometric cases with military field watch heritage and vibrant dial colors.
🇺🇸 US · $300-$500
Mode Designs creates thoughtful, purposeful mechanical keyboards designed to feel just right, from the sound of each keystroke to the finish of every material. Every detail is considered from first sketch to final assembly, with a belief that beauty plays a role in utility and the tools you use every day should bring joy.
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🇺🇸 US · $200-$400
Work Louder creates modular keyboards for digital creators with a philosophy of 'all work & no play' - making professional tools that feel playful, versatile, and above all else, creative. They believe people do their best work when it doesn't feel like work at all, blending the desire for innovation with a willingness to break from convention in a product category typically seen as a mere plastic shell around a motherboard.
🇩🇪 DE · $1,500-$10,000
NOMOS Glashutte draws heavily from the Bauhaus movement and Deutscher Werkbund traditions, championing 'form follows function,' minimalism, and geometric simplicity. The brand produces timepieces that emphasize legibility, efficiency, and unadorned elegance, stripping away superfluous details to highlight essential functionality while maintaining exceptional craftsmanship.