Cast Iron Chess
Carl Aubock Modernist Cast Iron Chess Game Set with Handmade Leather Board
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
are handcrafted of nickel-plated and black-finished solid cast-iron. The chessboard / checkerboard is
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Iron, Nickel
H 3 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
Chess Game "Kiriliuk Vs Kasparov" by Michel Kiriliuk
By Michel Kiriliuk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
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Kiriliuk uses brass, iron and glass highlighted with brass brazes and silver brazes in order to bring a
Category
Early 2000s European Game Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Chess Table from the 1950s - Lapis Lazuli, Marble, and Dragon-Shaped
Located in Madrid, ES
and tactile richness to the piece.
Dragon-Shaped Cast Iron Base: The table's support is a work of art
Category
Mid-20th Century Game Tables
Materials
Marble
H 29.93 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
Lovely circa 1880 Victorian Walnut Games Compendium Chess Horse Racing Dice
Located in GB
, backgammon, horse facing with cast iron hand painted pieces, tiddly winks, a marble game, bridge, dice and so
Category
Antique 1880s European High Victorian Games
Materials
Walnut
H 3.94 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in
Lovely circa 1890 Victorian Hardwood Games Compendium Chess Horse Racing Dice
Located in GB
, backgammon, horse racing with cast iron hand painted pieces, tiddly winks, a marble game, bridge, dice and so
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Games
Materials
Wood
H 3.94 in W 13.19 in D 7.88 in
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By Jaques of London, House of Staunton
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Victorian Antique Jaques of London faux leather folding book chessboard with the original Staunton Chess set dating to circa...
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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Games
Materials
Leather, Hardwood, Boxwood
H 17.72 in W 3.55 in D 10.24 in
Antique Victorian Staunton Chess Pieces Set + Italian Marble Giltwood Chessboard
Located in GB
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Materials
Marble
H 3.55 in W 20.67 in D 20.67 in
George IV Gilt Sugar Bowl
By Benjamin Smith
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite George IV period silver sugar bowl by the celebrated Benjamin Smith is crafted in an exuberant Rococo style. From the floral and foliate handles to the delicately engr...
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Antique 19th Century English Rococo Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Italian Round Rustic Game Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Italian style rustic round game table with molded edge, made of mahogany, acacia and oak parquetry with reversible leather and chess inlaid center, an inlaid Backgammon board well, o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Game Tables
Materials
Wood
EXQUISITELY CARVED ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN CIRCA 1880 FLAMED HARDWOOD DOUBLE BED FRAME
Located in GB
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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Hardwood
H 49.81 in W 59.85 in D 85.44 in
Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors
Located in London, GB
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Mirror, Giltwood
Table Tilt Top Swedish Chess Game Pedestal Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Table Tilt Top Swedish Chess Game Pedestal Sweden. A Swedish tilt top table made during the later part of 19th Century. Painted chess game on the top. Ornate base.
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Cylindrical Art Glass Chess and Wood Lathed Table
By Orfeo Quagliata
Located in Naucalpan, Edo de Mex
This Board Games edition presents classic games and decorative pieces like Backgammon, Chess and Tic Tac Toe, made out of wood and glass.
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Category
2010s Mexican Game Boards
Materials
Art Glass, Wood
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Marquetry Chess Table
Located in Darmstadt, DE
A classic Biedermeier table from the period. The table was made mainly of walnut wood. The surface has a large chessboard made by a marquetry work with maple and walnut wood. The tab...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Game Tables
Materials
Maple, Spruce, Walnut
American Fantasy Knight Chess Table After William ‘Billy’ Haines Circa 1960
By William Billy Haines
Located in Southampton, NJ
A unique and fanciful knight chess table in blended woods, the top is supported by a mahogany pedestal carved in the form of a pair of opposing horse's heads that rests on a square b...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Game Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Single Cast Iron Four Poster Antique Bed in White M4P47
Located in Wrexham, GB
A superb and rare single antique four poster bed with crown and canopy, dating from the late Nineteenth Century. This delicate piece has ornate panels at the head and foot, with deco...
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass, Iron
Italian Mid-Century Modern Professional Chess Board with Pawns, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Professional chess board with pawns, 1980s
Professional chessboard in metal, wood and plastic. The game board measures 37.5 x 37.5 cm and the single box measures 4.37 x 4.37 cm. The ...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Metal
H 2.76 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
1960s Modernist Striking Chess Game Set Aluminum and Walnut Wood
By Austin Enterprises
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Modern chess game set in aluminum and walnut wood
Unmarked
Preowned vintage condition. Some pieces have been restored.
Refer to all images please.
Measures: 3 tall x 12 x...
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Aluminum
Chess Table with Horse Head Base, Complete Set
Located in Palm Springs, CA
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Vintage 1980s American American Craftsman Game Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage French Lucite Modernist Chess Set, 1970s
Located in Zwijndrecht, Antwerp
A particular minimalist french chess game dated to the 1970’s. It features a modernist design with a perforated thick plexiglass base topped with sculptural metal and bronze pawns. T...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Metal, Bronze
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Chess Game Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Gustavian game table from Sweden made during the late 18th century, around 1790. The table is painted pine with the original light coloured paint. The paint has notable distress whic...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Game Tables
Materials
Pine
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Carl Aubock Modernist Cast-Iron Chess Game with Leather Board and Box
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
chessboard, made of leather. Designed and executed by Carl Aubock. Made of cast-iron, very solid. These chess
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Chess Brass & Cast Iron Stand
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this very cool unusual brass & cast iron chess stand. The piece is very well made and
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Metal
Pair of Chess Piece Form Enameled Cast Iron Andirons
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A rook and a knight in white enameled cast iron with iron bars at back. The rook is 17" high and
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Andirons
Materials
Iron
Occasional Table with Specimen Marble Chessboard Top
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
supported by a polished cast iron base.
The history of chess can be traced back around 1500 years. It
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Game Tables
Materials
Marble, Iron
1970s Spanish Round Iron Garden Table w/ Chess Board Cast Stone Top
Located in Marbella, ES
Vingate 1970s Spanish iron garden table with chess board cast stone top.
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Tables
Materials
Cast Stone, Iron
Cast Stone with Inset Ceramic Tile Outdoor Game Table with Cast Iron Base
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Cast stone with inset black & white tile creating a wonderful outdoor chess game table. 2.25 inches
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Cast Stone, Iron
Art Deco Casket for Games, Vienna, 1920s
Located in Vienna, AT
beechwood, black lacquered and cast iron and includes a small metal bullet.
An original key is existent
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Games
Materials
Metal
Antique French Chess Board Top Iron Table, circa 1880
Located in Houston, TX
This handsome Belle Époque period, circa 1880 chess table stands upon a superb quality cast iron
Category
Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Side Tables
Materials
Iron
Pair of Cast Iron Horseheads
Located in San Francisco, CA
stylish and articulated cast horse heads
the blocky, masculine casting offset by the
Category
Vintage 1930s American Sculptures
Massive Iron Horsehead
Located in San Francisco, CA
Cast Iron Horsehead
U.S.
Early 20th Century
stylish and articulated cast horse
Category
Early 20th Century American Statues
Materials
Iron
ITALIAN 1960'S RED ENAMELED COPPER & BRASS CHESS SET
Located in San Francisco, CA
A QUIXOTIC ITALIAN 1960'S COPPER CHESS SET WITH WIRE-FORMED CHESSMEN AND A BRASS AND IRON RED
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Decorative Objects
Rare Chess Set by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
rare, Minimalist chess set by Carl Auböck
cast iron, chromed and blackened
comes with a felt
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Games
Materials
Iron
King George V Pub Table
By Richard Sell & Sons
Located in Woodbury, CT
We love this cast iron pub table featuring an image of King George V, even though it has a replaced
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
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Questions About Cast Iron Chess
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024The difference between iron and cast iron comes down to content. Iron is generally pure iron, a chemical element that is a solid metal at room temperature. Cast iron is a mix of iron, carbon, silicon, manganese, sulfur, phosphorus and other elements. Both iron and cast iron can be used to produce furniture, cookware, decorative objects and other items. Generally, cast iron is heavier than iron. Shop an assortment of iron and cast iron pieces on 1stDibs.
- Who invented cast iron?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024The name of the person who invented cast iron is unknown. However, anthropologists and archaeologists have determined that the ancient Chinese were the first to develop it. The earliest known examples of cast iron date back to the 6th century B.C. Cast iron production didn't begin in Europe until the 14th century A.D. Shop a collection of cast iron furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- What are cast iron columns?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Cast iron columns are vertical supports produced out of cast iron, a material made from iron and alloys with a carbon content of more than two percent. During the 19th century, cast iron columns were used in architecture. Today, they primarily function as decorative objects. Shop a range of cast iron columns on 1stDibs.
- Do cast iron tables rust?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Yes, cast iron tables can rust. Pieces are more likely to develop rust when exposed to humidity, such as in bathrooms or outdoor living spaces in coastal areas. Wiping surfaces clean regularly and touching up scratches and chips can reduce the risk of rust. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of cast iron tables.
- Are cast iron columns hollow?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Whether cast iron columns are hollow depends on the piece. Most cast iron columns are hollow due to the manner of crafting, but some are solid. On 1stDibs, find a selection of columns.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A cast iron fireplace insert is a firebox that fits into an existing fireplace surround. The insert is made of cast iron, a type of iron that is more than 2 percent carbon. Cast iron is highly durable and very resistant to the effects of heat. You'll find a selection of cast iron fireplace inserts on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Cast iron trivets are used for many things but are especially ideal for slow cooking meat. They can prop up food in Dutch ovens to prevent burning and increase heat distribution.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Yes, you can generally use cast iron as a planter because the material is durable and sturdy. However, you may need to drill drainage holes in a cast iron piece that wasn't intended to function as a planter to allow excess water to exit the vessel. On 1stDibs, find a selection of cast iron planters.
- Do cast iron Firebacks work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Yes, cast iron firebacks are quite sturdy and work really well. As they are made of solid iron, it's a challenge to move and place them. Given that, cast iron firebacks are the best protection for the back wall of the fireplace. Find a variety of firebacks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
To keep a piece made of cast iron from rusting, place it in a cool, dry space with good air circulation.
- How do I hang a cast iron bell?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022How to hang a cast iron bell depends on the style. Some cast iron bells have loops at the top that you can hang from a hook anchored onto your desired mounting surface. Others have brackets or frames that you can secure with mounting screws. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of cast iron bells.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Cast iron is stronger than steel.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Cast iron doorstops originated in the late 18th century. Osbourn Dursey invented the first doorstop in 1878. Decorative cast iron stops became popular in the 1920s and remained so throughout World War II. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique cast iron doorstops.
- When were cast iron beds made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Cast iron beds were made starting in the 1850s. These types of beds were handmade until World War I through the use of molds.
- Does cast-iron furniture rust?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Yes, cast-iron furniture rusts.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Cast iron is frequently used for fireplaces due to its properties. The metal is highly durable, allowing it to hold up to the effects of frequent use. It also readily conducts heat to help warm up interiors. You'll find a variety of cast iron fireplaces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Cast iron is often used for benches because of its characteristics. Its strength makes it well-suited to support the weight of two or more adults, and its hardness allows it to resist damage due to weather exposure. Shop a range of cast iron benches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Unlike cast iron, wrought iron is not brittle and will bend rather than break. Wrought ironwork is produced with a hammer and anvil and tends to be more intricate than cast ironwork, which is characterized by repetitive designs that can be carved into a wooden pattern and cast.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Whether cast iron is good for outdoor furniture is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people prefer cast iron due to its strength, durability and timeless Old World charm. On 1stDibs, find a collection of cast iron outdoor furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023To tell if a cast iron doorstop is valuable, always look for original paint. Any that have been repainted or repaired will have diminished in value. You can also use online resources to try and research items, but the best way to find out if a cast iron doorstop is worth anything is to consult a certified appraiser. An experienced professional can evaluate the condition, determine the maker and research the piece to assign an approximate value. On 1stDibs, find a range of doorstops.