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Acrylic Chess Set

Signed Acrylic Modernist Bauhaus Inspired Chess Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large, and quite spectacular acrylic MidCentury chess set. The board is very thick and
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20th Century Bauhaus Games

Materials

Acrylic

Vintage Lucite Chess Set in Travel Case
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970’s lucite chess set. The pieces are in a smoky brown and clear acrylic with a fitted case with
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Vintage 1970s American Games

Materials

Acrylic

Vintage Lucite Chess Set in Travel Case
Vintage Lucite Chess Set in Travel Case
H 3 in W 16.25 in D 16.25 in
Another Kingdom Chess Set by Taras Yoom
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials: Metal, plastic, acrylic, wood, silicone. Chess set “Another Kingdom: Light Stage”, that embodies
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2010s Russian Organic Modern Games

Materials

Metal

Another Kingdom Chess Set by Taras Yoom
Another Kingdom Chess Set by Taras Yoom
H 3.15 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Lucite Chess Set and table by Victor Vasarely
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Chicago, IL
Victor Vasarely French-Hungarian 1908-1987 Vasarely Chess Set 1979 or 1982 A complete chess set
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Game Tables

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Acrylic

Another Kingdom Chess Set by Taras Yoom
Located in Geneve, CH
Another Kingdom Chess Set by Taras Yoom Limited Edition of 21 Dimensions: D 45 x W 45 x H 8 cm
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2010s Russian Organic Modern Games

Materials

Metal

Another Kingdom Chess Set by Taras Yoom
Another Kingdom Chess Set by Taras Yoom
H 3.15 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Modernist Folk Art Acrylic on Canvas "Quincy Market" W.N.Y. Artist George Grace
Located in Buffalo, NY
work, and two of my roommates had just skipped out on the rent. One left behind a box of acrylics
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Vintage 1980s American Folk Art Paintings

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Acrylic

Another Kingdom: Light Stage
By Taras Yoom
Located in วัฒนา, TH
The collection consists of 21 chess sets, each crafted by hand with a combination of techniques
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2010s Thai Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Another Kingdom: Light Stage
Another Kingdom: Light Stage
H 3.15 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

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Acrylic Chess Set For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the acrylic chess set you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An acrylic chess set — often made from plastic, acrylic and wood — can elevate any home. There are 20 variations of the antique or vintage acrylic chess set you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the acrylic chess set you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right acrylic chess set, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Folk Art styles are of considerable interest. A well-made acrylic chess set has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Austin E. Cox, Austin Enterprises and Alcoa Aluminum are consistently popular.

How Much is a Acrylic Chess Set?

The average selling price for an acrylic chess set at 1stDibs is $1,500, while they’re typically $500 on the low end and $5,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Acrylic Chess Set
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Pieces 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    The 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.

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