Printworks • FUNCTIONALIST
Chess set
Cardboard box with cotton cloth cover, board and pieces in beech wood and MDF.
REF. 96059
W.30 x H.5,7 x D.30,5cm
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Functionalist Chess is shaped by purpose alone. Stripped of ornament and reduced to decisive square forms, each piece is designed with clarity and intent. In black and natural matte wood, the material speaks honestly. Nothing is added without reason — every move follows necessity.
Part of The Legacy Collection, Functionalist Chess unites design heritage with the strategy of chess. Each edition draws from defining movements in art and architecture, transforming ideas into sculptural play. A collectible series where form meets history, and the game becomes an enduring expression of cultural legacy.
PRINTWORKS was founded in Stockholm in 2017 by Annette and Patrik, who left their careers in advertising after noticing a shift in how we live our lives. As the world sped up, time together seemed to slip away — replaced by screens, feeds, and the constant hum of digital noise. Always connected, yet somehow more disconnected. They longed for something different: moments that felt slower, warmer, and real. From that longing, PRINTWORKS was born. A brand built on nostalgia and the joy of the analog: flipping through a photo album instead of scrolling past thousands of images stored on a cloud, gathering around a board game instead of disappearing into separate feeds. PRINTWORKS believe in the quiet beauty of a digital detox — not as a trend, but as a way to reconnect with what truly matters. An invitation to rediscover togetherness in a way that feels both familiar and new.
Classic objects that bring us closer can also be designed to feel contemporary and beautiful — pieces you’ll want to keep on display, not hidden away. The brand’s philosophy is simple: gifts that keep on giving, analog moments to hold close to your heart, and timeless pieces that bring people together.
