# Artisan Game Board Furnishings The Congo Quares Chess Board Bench is Inspired By The Strategy Game By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-09-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chess-board-bench References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/congo-squares-bench-seat-chess-board-one/) & [atelierastua](http://www.atelierastua.com/2012/06/banc-congo-squares-congo-squares-bench.html) If you're a fan of [classic strategy games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jigsaw-chess-set) and modern design, then you'll love this chess board bench that is crafted out of natural wood materials. The 'Congo Squares Bench' by [Atelier Astúa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ateiler-pendhapa) is a furniture piece that is made for game lovers and can be used both outdoors and outside. Whether displayed as a decorative home accent or as a practical accessory for family game nights, the sophisticated item is sure to result in hours of fun. Clad in a checkerboard pattern, Atelier Astúa's chess board bench features a hidden mechanism that is pressed to reveal its protruding pieces. These pieces can be organized by color or mixed up according to a user's preference, making this furniture piece a hit for chess-obsessed home owners. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America, Europe, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Artisan Game Board Furnishings:** Creating unique game board furniture pieces that combine traditional games with modern design. - **Outdoor Chess Board Benches:** Designing chess board benches that can be used both indoors and outdoors for game lovers to enjoy. - **Hidden Mechanism Chess Boards:** Incorporating hidden mechanisms in chess board furniture to create an interactive experience for chess enthusiasts. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Design:** Exploring innovative ways to transform traditional game boards into functional furniture pieces. - **Home Decor:** Integrating game-themed decorative accents into homes to add style and entertainment for family game nights. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Providing outdoor chess board benches for parks, patios, and outdoor entertainment spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Board Game Furniture Innovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bandpass-design.md) - [Compact Game Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roll-up-chess-and-checkers-set.md) - [Incredibly Elegant Chess Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-chess-set.md) - [Republic-Honoring Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chess-set-concept.md) - [Chess-Inspired Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rook-stool.md) - [Intelligent Portable Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eifplay.md) - [Beautifully Artful Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-chess-set.md) - [Inclusively Designed Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dot-chess.md) - [Board Game Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scrabble-coffee-table.md)