English Chess Set
Vintage 1980s English British Colonial Games
Brass, Copper, Pewter
Mid-20th Century British Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Boxwood
20th Century English Other Games
Wood, Boxwood
Late 20th Century British Games
Marble
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Games
Boxwood
Mid-20th Century English Edwardian Games
Wood
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Games
Enamel
20th Century English Art Deco Game Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century British Game Tables
Satinwood, Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Games
Ceramic
Antique Late 19th Century British Edwardian Games
Brass
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Games
Leather
Early 20th Century British Victorian Games
Hardwood
Early 20th Century British Medieval Games
Resin, Pine
Antique 19th Century British Games
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Games
Hardwood
Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Games
Wood
Vintage 1930s British Sterling Silver
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1870s American Victorian Books
Leather, Paper
Antique 1820s Chinese Georgian Furniture
Wood
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Vintage 1960s Italian Brutalist Game Boards
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century European Games
Bone
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Bedroom Sets
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Games
Wood
Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Models and Miniatures
Bone
Vintage 1970s Mexican Folk Art Game Boards
Stone
Mid-20th Century Balinese Games
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Games
Ceramic, Cork
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial North and South American Rugs
Wool
20th Century British British Colonial Tray Tables
Brass
20th Century German Other Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Table Mirrors
Silver Plate
Vintage 1960s Italian Brutalist Games
Brass, Bronze
20th Century Moroccan British Colonial Tray Tables
Brass
Antique Early 1900s Syrian Moorish Game Tables
Bone, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Game Boards
Bone, Horn, Wood
Recent Sales
Antique Mid-19th Century English Games
1990s Great Britain (UK) Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Silver
Vintage 1960s British Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1960s British Table Lamps
Brass
20th Century English Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s British Art Nouveau Chairs
Wood, Velvet
Antique 1890s British Edwardian Games
Boxwood
Vintage 1910s English Games
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Games
Ivory
Vintage 1910s English Games
Boxwood
Late 20th Century British Games
Brass
Antique 1870s English Games
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Game Tables
Mahogany, Rosewood, Satinwood
Antique Late 19th Century English Decorative Boxes
Rosewood, Boxwood, Ebony
20th Century English American Colonial Games
Maple, Walnut, Resin
21st Century and Contemporary English Games
Boxwood, Ebony
Vintage 1920s English Other Sterling Silver
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Games
Leather, Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Games
Mahogany
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Barware
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Vintage 1930s English Games
Boxwood, Ebony
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
20th Century English Modern Decorative Bowls
Clay
Antique 1810s British Regency Game Tables
Rosewood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Metal, Silver, Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Game Tables
Ormolu
20th Century French Games
Early 20th Century British Games
Marble
Vintage 1950s English Game Boards
Wood
Vintage 1940s British Folk Art Game Boards
Ebony
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Desk Accessories
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Wood
Late 20th Century English Gothic Games
Resin
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Games
Boxwood
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Games
Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Games
Boxwood, Satinwood
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Games
Hardwood
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Games
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Games
Teak
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Empire Game Tables
Bone, Birdseye Maple, Padouk
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Games
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century British Edwardian Games
Brass
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Games
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Natural Specimens
Onyx
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Games
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Game Tables
Mahogany, Walnut
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Games
Hardwood
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Marble
Early 20th Century British Victorian Games
Hardwood
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Games
Hardwood
Early 20th Century British Victorian Games
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Hardwood
Antique 1880s American Books
Paper
Antique 19th Century European Games
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Games
Ivory
Antique 1890s European Victorian Games
Boxwood, Ebony, Oak
Vintage 1920s European Games
Boxwood
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Boxes
Wood, Bone
English Chess Set For Sale on 1stDibs
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- What is a gilded chess set?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A gilded chess set is a game set that includes a board and chess pieces that are highly decorative. Traditionally, the word gilded indicates something covered in gold. However, for chess sets, it can describe any pieces that feature decorative embellishments, such as carvings or inlays. You'll find a selection of antique and vintage chess sets on 1stDibs.
- Where is the oldest chess set?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Pieces from the oldest known chess set are on display at the State Museum of Culture History of Uzbekistan in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The seven figurines are known as the Afrasiab chessmen and date back to the 6th to 8th centuries. Shop a range of antique chess sets on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023The name of the oldest European chess set is the Venafro Chess Set. Experts estimate that artisans produced the set sometime between 885 to 1017 CE, and archaeologists discovered it in a Roman tomb in 1932. On 1stDibs, find a variety of chess sets from some of the world’s top sellers.