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Marble Chess Set
Located in Richmond, VA
Beautiful vintage black and white marble chess board with brass inlay and 32 chess pieces
Category

20th Century Modern Game Boards

Materials

Marble, Brass

Marble Chess Set
Marble Chess Set

Marble Chess Set

H 1.5 in W 9.75 in D 9.75 in
Marble Chess Set
Located in Denton, TX
Black and white marble chess board. A classic for chess lovers that also looks great as a home
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Game Boards

Materials

Marble

Marble Chess Set
Marble Chess Set

Marble Chess Set

H 0.88 in W 14 in D 13.88 in
Vintage 1970's Backgammon and Chess Set
Located in Doylestown, PA
Vintage 1970's backgammon and chess set depicting the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire, 1519-21
Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Folk Art Game Boards

Materials

Stone

Vintage 1970's Backgammon and Chess Set
Vintage 1970's Backgammon and Chess Set

Vintage 1970's Backgammon and Chess Set

H 1.875 in W 23.5 in D 18.25 in
Oversized Wooden Chess Set, 1980s USSR
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large oversized folding wooden chess set made in the USSR in the 1980s. Box unfolds into chess
Category

Vintage 1980s American Game Boards

Materials

Wood

Oversized Wooden Chess Set, 1980s USSR
Oversized Wooden Chess Set, 1980s USSR

Oversized Wooden Chess Set, 1980s USSR

H 29 in W 29 in D 2.25 in
3L Shatranj Chess Set by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
3L Shatranj chess set by Madheke Dimensions: W 54.8 D 54.8 H 9.5 cm Materials: Leather, Metal
Category

2010s Indian Modern Game Boards

Materials

Brass, Nickel

3L Shatranj Chess Set by Madheke
3L Shatranj Chess Set by Madheke

3L Shatranj Chess Set by Madheke

H 3.75 in W 21.58 in D 21.58 in
1990s Michael Graves Chess and Checkers Postmodern Set Maplewood Board Modern
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1990s Michael Graves Chess and Checkers Postmodern Set Maplewood Modern Board. Item features a
Category

1990s Modern Toys

Materials

Maple

1990s Michael Graves Chess and Checkers Postmodern Set Maplewood Board Modern
1990s Michael Graves Chess and Checkers Postmodern Set Maplewood Board Modern

1990s Michael Graves Chess and Checkers Postmodern Set Maplewood Board Modern

H 2.75 in W 18 in D 18 in
1960s Alberto Giacometti Inspired Brutalist Bronze Chess Set. Italy
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Wonderful vintage 1960s era artisan handcrafted bronze Brutalist / Modernist chess set in the style
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Vintage 1960s Italian Brutalist Game Boards

Materials

Brass

1960s Alberto Giacometti Inspired Brutalist Bronze Chess Set. Italy
1960s Alberto Giacometti Inspired Brutalist Bronze Chess Set. Italy

1960s Alberto Giacometti Inspired Brutalist Bronze Chess Set. Italy

H 5.12 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Sculptural Italian Chess Set in the Style of Alberto Giacometti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chess set, brass, bronze, Italy, 1960s Wonderful, modernist chess set made in the style of Italian
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Game Boards

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Sculptural Italian Chess Set in the Style of Alberto Giacometti
Sculptural Italian Chess Set in the Style of Alberto Giacometti

Sculptural Italian Chess Set in the Style of Alberto Giacometti

H 11.03 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Nelson Chess Set in Corno Italiano and Palladium-Plated Brass, Mod. 3010
By Arcahorn Srl., A. Andreucci
Located in Recanati, Macerata
A modern interpretation of the iconic game of chess, our Nelson chess set will delight generations
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Game Boards

Materials

Glass, Wood, Lacquer

Nelson Chess Set in Corno Italiano and Palladium-Plated Brass, Mod. 3010
Nelson Chess Set in Corno Italiano and Palladium-Plated Brass, Mod. 3010

Nelson Chess Set in Corno Italiano and Palladium-Plated Brass, Mod. 3010

H 2.76 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
e15 Nona Leather Chess Board and Chess Figures by Annabelle Klute in STOCK
By e15
Located in New York, NY
black, Chess figures set, L240 W120 H90 mm, 16 x clear lacquered, 16 x black lacquered, HS-Code 44201190
Category

2010s German Game Boards

Materials

Leather, Oak

e15 Nona Leather Chess Board and Chess Figures by Annabelle Klute in STOCK
e15 Nona Leather Chess Board and Chess Figures by Annabelle Klute in STOCK

e15 Nona Leather Chess Board and Chess Figures by Annabelle Klute in STOCK

H 0.2 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Vintage Italian Marble Large Chess 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Vintage Italian Marble Large Chess set from the 1980s is a luxurious and visually striking
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Game Boards

Materials

Marble, Metal

Vintage Italian Marble Large Chess 1980s
Vintage Italian Marble Large Chess 1980s

Vintage Italian Marble Large Chess 1980s

H 1 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
21st Century Italian Leather Chess Board with Brass Pieces Handcrafted in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
perfectly matches with the timeless beauty of genuine leather. A full chess and checkers set that doesn't go
Category

2010s Italian Modern Game Boards

Materials

Brass

21st Century Italian Leather Chess Board with Brass Pieces Handcrafted in Italy
21st Century Italian Leather Chess Board with Brass Pieces Handcrafted in Italy

21st Century Italian Leather Chess Board with Brass Pieces Handcrafted in Italy

H 2.56 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
Petite Bone Carving of an Indian Soldier
Located in Chicago, IL
charming figurine was likely originally a part of a bone chess set or a set of collectible toy soldiers.
Category

20th Century Indian Folk Art Toys

Materials

Bone, Paint

Petite Bone Carving of an Indian Soldier
Petite Bone Carving of an Indian Soldier

Petite Bone Carving of an Indian Soldier

H 3.25 in W 1.25 in D 1.25 in
Petite Bone Carving of an Indian Soldier
Located in Chicago, IL
charming figurine was likely originally a part of a bone chess set or a set of collectible toy soldiers
Category

20th Century Indian Folk Art Toys

Materials

Bone, Paint

Petite Bone Carving of an Indian Soldier
Petite Bone Carving of an Indian Soldier

Petite Bone Carving of an Indian Soldier

H 3.25 in W 1.25 in D 1.25 in
Chessboard
By Tarek Elkassouf
Located in Beirute, LB
circumstances, anyone can enjoy a good fight over the chess board. A chess set stripped bare, refined and
Category

2010s Lebanese Minimalist Game Boards

Materials

Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel

Chessboard
Chessboard

Chessboard

H 0.4 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Handmade Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game walnut Inlaid box, circa 1920
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good quality handmade Miniature or travelling wood chess set game of 32 pieces in its own
Category

Early 20th Century British Folk Art Games

Materials

Brass

Handmade Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game walnut Inlaid box, circa 1920
Handmade Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game walnut Inlaid box, circa 1920

Handmade Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game walnut Inlaid box, circa 1920

H 1.38 in W 6.9 in D 5 in
Chess Set with Crusader and Saracen Figures An interesting slant on the game
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Chess Set with Crusader and Saracen Figures An interesting slant on the game of chess, these large
Category

Early 2000s Folk Art Games

Materials

Resin

Chess Set with Crusader and Saracen Figures An interesting slant on the game
Chess Set with Crusader and Saracen Figures An interesting slant on the game

Chess Set with Crusader and Saracen Figures An interesting slant on the game

H 4 in W 19 in D 19 in
Modernist Folk Art Acrylic on Canvas "Quincy Market" W.N.Y. Artist George Grace
Located in Buffalo, NY
coined to describe the art of George Grace: technoluminism. Applying the idea of the “Civilized
Category

Vintage 1980s American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Modernist Folk Art Acrylic on Canvas "Quincy Market" W.N.Y. Artist George Grace
Modernist Folk Art Acrylic on Canvas "Quincy Market" W.N.Y. Artist George Grace

Modernist Folk Art Acrylic on Canvas "Quincy Market" W.N.Y. Artist George Grace

H 52 in W 30 in D 2 in
Petite Bone Carving of an Indian Soldier
Located in Chicago, IL
charming figurine was likely originally a part of a bone chess set or a set of collectible toy soldiers.
Category

20th Century Indian Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Bone, Paint

Petite Bone Carving of an Indian Soldier
Petite Bone Carving of an Indian Soldier

Petite Bone Carving of an Indian Soldier

H 3 in W 1 in D 1.25 in
Petite Bone Carving of an Indian Soldier
Located in Chicago, IL
charming figurine was likely originally a part of a bone chess set or a set of collectible toy soldiers
Category

20th Century Indian Folk Art Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bone, Paint

Petite Bone Carving of an Indian Soldier
Petite Bone Carving of an Indian Soldier

Petite Bone Carving of an Indian Soldier

H 3.25 in W 1.25 in D 1.25 in
Marcel Dzama Where All Harmonies are Tuned Limited Edition Print
By Phaidon
Located in New York City, NY
Print Print made with archival pigments on fine art rag paper with matte finish Measures: 17.00
Category

2010s American Prints

Materials

Paper

Marcel Dzama Where All Harmonies are Tuned Limited Edition Print
Marcel Dzama Where All Harmonies are Tuned Limited Edition Print

Marcel Dzama Where All Harmonies are Tuned Limited Edition Print

H 17 in W 12 in D 0.1 in

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2010s Brazilian Beds and Bed Frames

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H 44 in W 92 in D 93 in
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H 88 in W 83 in D 87 in
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By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
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Birch

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Brutal Black Oak Dining Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This solid oak brutal dining table with a triangular base and a dramatic black aesthetic finish, gives every space you place it a modern and unique look. Hand-crafted by Mexican Arte...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Dining Room Tables

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Oak

Brutal Black Oak Dining Table
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H 30 in W 98 in D 46 in
Articulated Sconce Mid-Century Modern Stilnovo Style Solid Brass Black and White
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite sconce is a nod to the timeless pieces crafted by mid-century modern Italian studios Arteluce and Stilnovo in the 1950s, but with a unique and distinctive design that ...
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Articulated Sconce Mid-Century Modern Stilnovo Style Solid Brass Black and White
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H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 33.86 in
Pair of Minimalist Nightstands Consoles Commodes 2 by Atelier Bachmann, 2019
By Andreas Bachmann, Atelier Bachmann, Fritz Grospietsch
Located in Berlin, DE
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H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Dali Chess Set
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Wilton, CT
Set of 32 polished and patinated-bronze chess pieces, 1966-70. Height varies from 38 mm; 1 1/2 inches to 85mm; 3 3/8 inches. Each piece signed on the underside, both kings numbered 7...
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Dali Chess Set

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H 1.5 in W 3.5 in
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H 17.72 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
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Located in Paris, FR
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Games

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H 2.37 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
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Trojan, a coffee table at first sight, is hiding space that holds similar amount of fighters as a legendary Trojan horse. 32 chess pieces made by Towarna, are cast from concrete, one...
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H 18.51 in W 63 in D 19.69 in
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By Ice Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Located in Sag Harbor, NY
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Located in Richmond, VA
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Casa Shop Chess Set 5

Casa Shop Chess Set 5

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Located in Van Nuys, CA
Machine Age Art Deco bakelite chess set w/ machined alumminum bases.
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Machine Age Art Deco Bakelite Chess Set w/ Machined Alumminum Bases
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Located in Aspen, CO
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Vintage Signed Nigri Animal Kingdom Chess Set
Vintage Signed Nigri Animal Kingdom Chess Set

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H 6 in W 17.5 in D 17.75 in
Brutalist cast bronze chess set with copper board, 1960s
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti, Frederic Weinberg
Located in ECHT, NL
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Brutalist cast bronze chess set with copper board, 1960s
Brutalist cast bronze chess set with copper board, 1960s

Brutalist cast bronze chess set with copper board, 1960s

H 3.55 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
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Located in Oklahoma City, OK
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Victorian Game Set-Chess, Checkers, Backgammon, Dominoes and Cards
Victorian Game Set-Chess, Checkers, Backgammon, Dominoes and Cards

Victorian Game Set-Chess, Checkers, Backgammon, Dominoes and Cards

H 7 in W 12.5 in D 9.5 in
Antique Chess Board
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Antique wood chess set. Complete with turned and hand-carved pieces. A beautiful set in amazing
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Early 20th Century Game Boards

Antique Chess Board
Antique Chess Board

Antique Chess Board

H 0.5 in W 13 in D 13 in
Antique Carved Giant Chess Piece
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique carved giant chess piece for an outdoor set in great original paint: A whimsical seahorse
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Carved Giant Chess Piece
Antique Carved Giant Chess Piece

Antique Carved Giant Chess Piece

H 18.25 in W 10.25 in D 2.75 in
Midcentury Malachite and Marble Chess Set Game Board and Pieces
Located in New York, NY
A Midcentury malachite and marble chess set game board with a complete set of 32 pieces. Good
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Vintage 1950s Game Boards

Materials

Malachite, Marble

Midcentury Malachite and Marble Chess Set Game Board and Pieces
Midcentury Malachite and Marble Chess Set Game Board and Pieces

Midcentury Malachite and Marble Chess Set Game Board and Pieces

H 14.5 in W 15.5 in
Moroccan Backgammon and Chess Set Game in Thuya Wood Box
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Decorative Moroccan handcrafted Thuya wood box with backgammon and chess set game. Morrocan
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Game Boards

Materials

Wood

Moroccan Backgammon and Chess Set Game in Thuya Wood Box
Moroccan Backgammon and Chess Set Game in Thuya Wood Box

Moroccan Backgammon and Chess Set Game in Thuya Wood Box

H 2.5 in W 9.5 in L 2.5 in
Rare Chrome and Brass Italian Chess Set by Romeo Rega 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Immerse yourself in the timeless allure of our Rare Chrome and Brass Italian Chess Set by Romeo
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Game Boards

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Rare Chrome and Brass Italian Chess Set by Romeo Rega 1970s
Rare Chrome and Brass Italian Chess Set by Romeo Rega 1970s

Rare Chrome and Brass Italian Chess Set by Romeo Rega 1970s

H 1 in W 17 in D 17 in
Vintage Duncan Medieval Style Red and Black Chess Set and Board
Located in Aspen, CO
Vintage Duncan red and black chess set with ceramic players. Entirely hand painted pieces which
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20th Century Game Boards

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Duncan Medieval Style Red and Black Chess Set and Board
Vintage Duncan Medieval Style Red and Black Chess Set and Board

Vintage Duncan Medieval Style Red and Black Chess Set and Board

H 5 in W 15.75 in D 15.5 in
Moroccan Handcrafted Thuya Wood Box with Backgammon and Chess Set Game
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Decorative Moroccan handcrafted Thuya wood box with backgammon and chess set game. Morrocan artists
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20th Century Moroccan Islamic Game Boards

Materials

Wood

Moroccan Handcrafted Thuya Wood Box with Backgammon and Chess Set Game
Moroccan Handcrafted Thuya Wood Box with Backgammon and Chess Set Game

Moroccan Handcrafted Thuya Wood Box with Backgammon and Chess Set Game

H 3 in W 8 in L 3 in
Fine and Complete Blue and Green Enamel Chess Set in Original Box
Located in New York, NY
Fine and complete blue and green enamel chess set in original box.
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20th Century Game Boards

Fine and Complete Blue and Green Enamel Chess Set in Original Box
Fine and Complete Blue and Green Enamel Chess Set in Original Box

Fine and Complete Blue and Green Enamel Chess Set in Original Box

H 3 in W 1.5 in D 2 in
APPLE GREEN SETTEE WITH EXCEPTIONAL FOLK STYLE PAINT DECORATION.
Located in York County, PA
art. This is the bench that belongs in the folk art enthusiast’s sitting room under the game board
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Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture

APPLE GREEN SETTEE WITH EXCEPTIONAL FOLK STYLE PAINT DECORATION.
APPLE GREEN SETTEE WITH EXCEPTIONAL FOLK STYLE PAINT DECORATION.

APPLE GREEN SETTEE WITH EXCEPTIONAL FOLK STYLE PAINT DECORATION.

H 34.75 in W 75 in D 19 in
Antique Malachite & Carrara Marble Chess Board c.1920 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique Italian malachite and Carrara marble chess set circa 1920 in date. The
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Vintage 1920s Game Boards

Materials

Carrara Marble, Malachite

Antique Malachite & Carrara Marble Chess Board c.1920 20th Century
Antique Malachite & Carrara Marble Chess Board c.1920 20th Century

Antique Malachite & Carrara Marble Chess Board c.1920 20th Century

H 3.55 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in
Folk Art Mechanic's Chess Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
Folk Art Mechanic's Chess set, American, circa 1950s. Handmade, likely by an unknown mechanic or
Category

Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Games

Materials

Metal

Folk Art Mechanic's Chess Set
Folk Art Mechanic's Chess Set

Folk Art Mechanic's Chess Set

H 1.75 in Dm 1 in
Petite Bone Carving of an Elephant Rider
Located in Chicago, IL
figurine was likely originally a part of a bone chess set or a set of collectible toy soldiers.
Category

20th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone, Paint

Petite Bone Carving of an Elephant Rider
Petite Bone Carving of an Elephant Rider

Petite Bone Carving of an Elephant Rider

H 2 in W 0.75 in D 1.25 in
Petite Bone Carving of an Indian Soldier
Located in Chicago, IL
charming figurine was likely originally a part of a bone chess set or a set of collectible toy soldiers.
Category

20th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone, Paint

Petite Bone Carving of an Indian Soldier
Petite Bone Carving of an Indian Soldier

Petite Bone Carving of an Indian Soldier

H 3.25 in W 1.5 in D 1.25 in
38 Stars In An Extremely Rare Lineal Configuration
Located in York County, PA
points of which face one-another like knights on a chess board. Each group has a larger center star (the
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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

38 Stars In An Extremely Rare Lineal Configuration
38 Stars In An Extremely Rare Lineal Configuration

38 Stars In An Extremely Rare Lineal Configuration

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38 STARS IN AN EXTREMELY RARE LINEAL CONFIGURATION
Located in York County, PA
on a chess board. Each group has a larger center star (the same size as those on the perimeter
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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

38 STARS IN AN EXTREMELY RARE LINEAL CONFIGURATION
38 STARS IN AN EXTREMELY RARE LINEAL CONFIGURATION

38 STARS IN AN EXTREMELY RARE LINEAL CONFIGURATION

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Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Carved Folk Art Chess Set and Board, circa 1950s
Located in Peabody, MA
Mid-Century modernist hand-turned carved and painted chess set, with hand-painted chess board
Category

Vintage 1950s American Games

Materials

Wood, Paint

Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Carved Folk Art Chess Set and Board, circa 1950s
Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Carved Folk Art Chess Set and Board, circa 1950s

Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Carved Folk Art Chess Set and Board, circa 1950s

H 3.13 in Dm 1.38 in
Folk Art Jail House Style Chess Set
Located in Ferndale, MI
Folk Art Jail House Style Chess Set Board: 16.75" square King: 4" tall, Pawn 2.75" tall
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Vintage 1950s American Game Boards

Folk Art Jail House Style Chess Set
Folk Art Jail House Style Chess Set

Folk Art Jail House Style Chess Set

H 4 in W 18 in D 18 in
Early 20th Century English folkart Chess Set
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century Folkart chess set made from ebonised wood. and other natural materials The
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Vintage 1940s British Folk Art Game Boards

Materials

Ebony

Early 20th Century English folkart Chess Set
Early 20th Century English folkart Chess Set

Early 20th Century English folkart Chess Set

H 1 in W 12.5 in D 12.5 in
Oversized Wood Chess Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Massive oversized wood chess set. Box unfolds into chess board. Board newly cleaned. Great vintage
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Vintage 1970s American Game Boards

Materials

Wood

Oversized Wood Chess Set
Oversized Wood Chess Set

Oversized Wood Chess Set

H 2.25 in W 31 in D 31.25 in
1960s Marble Chess Set
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s marble chess set.
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Vintage 1960s Game Boards

Materials

Marble

1960s Marble Chess Set
1960s Marble Chess Set

1960s Marble Chess Set

H 0.25 in W 13.75 in D 13.75 in
Early 20th Century French Traveling Chess Set Game Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hand carved and crafted chess set with dovetail joints, veneered playing board, and brass hinges.
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Game Boards

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century French Traveling Chess Set Game Box
Early 20th Century French Traveling Chess Set Game Box

Early 20th Century French Traveling Chess Set Game Box

H 3 in W 9.25 in D 9.25 in
1970s Mexican Marble Chess Set
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1970s Mexican hand carved marble chess set.
Category

Vintage 1970s Game Boards

Materials

Marble

1970s Mexican Marble Chess Set
1970s Mexican Marble Chess Set

1970s Mexican Marble Chess Set

H 0.5 in W 14 in D 14 in
Backgammon and Chess Travel Set, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mini portable backgammon and chess board. Magnetic game pieces stick to board. Metal and skai
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Game Boards

Materials

Magnets

Backgammon and Chess Travel Set, 1960s
Backgammon and Chess Travel Set, 1960s

Backgammon and Chess Travel Set, 1960s

H 2 in W 9.75 in D 8 in
Black and White Marbled Stone Resin Carved Chinese Chess Set
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Exquisitely detailed set of vintage Chinese theme chess pieces carved in a stone-like resin. The
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Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Toys

Materials

Resin

Black and White Marbled Stone Resin Carved Chinese Chess Set
Black and White Marbled Stone Resin Carved Chinese Chess Set

Black and White Marbled Stone Resin Carved Chinese Chess Set

H 4 in W 1.38 in D 1.25 in
Carved Bone Chess Pieces
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s Hand carved bone chess pieces set. The red pieces are dyed bone. Comes in a wood carrying
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Vintage 1960s Toys

Materials

Bone

Carved Bone Chess Pieces
Carved Bone Chess Pieces

Carved Bone Chess Pieces

H 5.5 in W 13.75 in D 7 in
Unique & Monumental Hand Crafted Wooden Chess Set 33pc
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here is monumental hand crafted chess set, it's 33 pieces total including the game board
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Vintage 1980s American Other Game Boards

Materials

Wood

Unique & Monumental Hand Crafted Wooden Chess Set 33pc
Unique & Monumental Hand Crafted Wooden Chess Set 33pc

Unique & Monumental Hand Crafted Wooden Chess Set 33pc

H 11 in W 3.25 in D 3.25 in
Chess Set Wood Carving Folkloric Alebrije Spaniards and Indigenous Mixes
By Carmen Cruz
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
500 years ago? Agustin’s playful tone with this chess set gives you the opportunity to “change history
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Chess Set Wood Carving Folkloric Alebrije Spaniards and Indigenous Mixes
Chess Set Wood Carving Folkloric Alebrije Spaniards and Indigenous Mixes

Chess Set Wood Carving Folkloric Alebrije Spaniards and Indigenous Mixes

H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 13.78 in
Vintage Signed Nigri Napoleon "Battle of Waterloo" Chess Set
Located in Aspen, CO
Vintage signed Nigri Napoleon Empire chess set, with a battle of Waterloo theme. Entirely hand
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20th Century Game Boards

Materials

Wood

Vintage Signed Nigri Napoleon "Battle of Waterloo" Chess Set
Vintage Signed Nigri Napoleon "Battle of Waterloo" Chess Set

Vintage Signed Nigri Napoleon "Battle of Waterloo" Chess Set

H 6 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in
Pink and Black Carved Italian Stone Marble Chess Set
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Complete set of carved marble chess board and matching pieces. The squares on the board are created
Category

20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Game Boards

Materials

Marble, Stone

Pink and Black Carved Italian Stone Marble Chess Set
Pink and Black Carved Italian Stone Marble Chess Set

Pink and Black Carved Italian Stone Marble Chess Set

H 0.5 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
Antique Chess Board
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Antique wood chess set. Complete with turned and hand-carved pieces. A beautiful set in amazing
Category

Early 20th Century Game Boards

Antique Chess Board
Antique Chess Board

Antique Chess Board

H 0.5 in W 13 in D 13 in
Vintage Italian Malachite Large Chess Set with Meta Pieces 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Vintage Italian Malachite Large Chess Set from the 1960s is a captivating masterpiece of
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Game Boards

Materials

Malachite, Brass

Vintage Italian Malachite Large Chess Set with Meta Pieces 1960s
Vintage Italian Malachite Large Chess Set with Meta Pieces 1960s

Vintage Italian Malachite Large Chess Set with Meta Pieces 1960s

H 1 in W 14 in D 14 in
Wood and Composites Chess and Checkers Set by Architect Michael Graves
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful sculptural chess and checkers set by Renowned Architect Michael Graves born in 1934 and
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1990s American Memphis Group Game Boards

Materials

Steel

Wood and Composites Chess and Checkers Set by Architect Michael Graves
Wood and Composites Chess and Checkers Set by Architect Michael Graves

Wood and Composites Chess and Checkers Set by Architect Michael Graves

H 2.75 in W 18 in D 18 in
11th Century Chess Pieces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Replica 11th century chess set pieces - a stunning set. Deep red and beige. Perfect for the player
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Game Boards

Materials

Resin

11th Century Chess Pieces
11th Century Chess Pieces

11th Century Chess Pieces

H 4.25 in Dm 1.63 in
Marble Large Chess Set with Hand Carved Emerald Green Onyx Pieces 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage marble large chess set with hand-carved green onyx pieces. Vintage mid 20th century
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Game Boards

Materials

Malachite, Onyx, Marble

Marble Large Chess Set with Hand Carved Emerald Green Onyx Pieces 1950s
Marble Large Chess Set with Hand Carved Emerald Green Onyx Pieces 1950s

Marble Large Chess Set with Hand Carved Emerald Green Onyx Pieces 1950s

H 1 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
32-Piece Chess Set, Brutalist Style Handcrafted Steel Nail Silver and Bronze
Located in Chattanooga, TN
32-piece, Brutalist style handcrafted steel nail silver and bronze chess set. Each individual nail
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Early 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Game Boards

Materials

Metal, Brass

32-Piece Chess Set, Brutalist Style Handcrafted Steel Nail Silver and Bronze
32-Piece Chess Set, Brutalist Style Handcrafted Steel Nail Silver and Bronze

32-Piece Chess Set, Brutalist Style Handcrafted Steel Nail Silver and Bronze

H 5 in W 2 in D 1.5 in
Smart Chess Table in Brass and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
with matching chess set. The brass and chrome-plated steel in which these items are executed together
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Game Boards

Materials

Brass, Steel, Chrome

Smart Chess Table in Brass and Steel
Smart Chess Table in Brass and Steel

Smart Chess Table in Brass and Steel

H 14.57 in W 37.8 in D 37.8 in
Austin Enterprises Aluminum Chess Game and Table in Leather
By Alcoa Aluminum
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Austin Enterprises, aluminum, beech and leather chess set, 1962, United States. This wonderful
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Game Boards

Materials

Aluminum

Austin Enterprises Aluminum Chess Game and Table in Leather
Austin Enterprises Aluminum Chess Game and Table in Leather

Austin Enterprises Aluminum Chess Game and Table in Leather

H 11.62 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Beautiful rare Chess game, Walnut, wood inlay board, England 1950’s
Located in Hoogeveen, NL
Very beautiful chic and old English chess set, weighted pieces covered with felt “white” is made of
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Vintage 1950s English Game Boards

Materials

Wood

Beautiful rare Chess game, Walnut, wood inlay board, England 1950’s
Beautiful rare Chess game, Walnut, wood inlay board, England 1950’s

Beautiful rare Chess game, Walnut, wood inlay board, England 1950’s

H 3.35 in W 18.71 in D 18.71 in
19th Century, Walnut Marquetry Folding Game Box for Chess, Checkers, Backgammon
Located in Fayetteville, AR
, chess, and backgammon. It is finely constructed with dovetailed corners, inset hinges, and a locking
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Game Boards

Materials

Leather, Fruitwood, Walnut, Holly

19th Century, Walnut Marquetry Folding Game Box for Chess, Checkers, Backgammon
19th Century, Walnut Marquetry Folding Game Box for Chess, Checkers, Backgammon

19th Century, Walnut Marquetry Folding Game Box for Chess, Checkers, Backgammon

H 5 in W 20.5 in D 14 in
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Chess Set Folk Art For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of chess set folk art for your home. An item from our selection of chess set folk art — often made from wood, stone and brass — can elevate any home. There are 8 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of chess set folk art you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of chess set folk art made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with folk art — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of chess set folk art over the years, but those crafted by Arcahorn Srl. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Chess Set Folk Art?

A piece of chess set folk art can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,304, while the lowest priced sells for $655 and the highest can go for as much as $15,081.

Finding the Right folk-art for You

Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.

American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.

During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.

Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of folk art on 1stDibs.

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