Modernist Chess Set
1950s Modernist Chess Set
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A modernist chess set in chrome-plated brass with a vintage cork board. The pieces are
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Modernist Chess Set #5606 by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
A chessboard made from black and natural leather with 32 nickel pieces.
Designed in the 1950s by Carl Auböck. Made in Vienna.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Nickel
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Brutalist Game Boards
Materials
Brass
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
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
Category
20th Century Bauhaus Games
Materials
Acrylic
Modernist Columbia Aluminum Chess Set by Scott Wolfe
By Scott Wolfe
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Columbia aluminum chess set by Scott Wolfe. Chess board measures 15.75" wide. Chess pieces vary
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Aluminum
1972 Modernist Columbia Aluminum Chess Set by Scott Wolfe
By Scott Wolfe
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage 1972 MCM Modernist Columbia Aluminum Chess Set by Scott Wolfe
Boxed Vintage Set
15.63 x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Aluminum
Modernist Boxed Wood Chess Pieces
Located in Garnerville, NY
A fine boxed set of carved wood modernist chessmen. The two sets are made of hardwood and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Games
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Aluminum
Carl Aubock Modernist Cast Iron Chess Game Set with Handmade Leather Board
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A very exceptional and beautiful Minimalist Mid-Century Modern chess game, model #5606, designed by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Iron, Nickel
H 3 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
Liberty vs Slavery Van Loen Bronze Abstract Chess Set Modernist Museum Sculpture
By Alfred Van Loen
Located in Surfside, FL
Alfred Van Loen signed 32 piece chess set. In heavy solid bronze.
Rare Chess Game: Liberty versus
Category
1960s Expressionist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Modernist Chess Game in Two Colored Travertine, Italy 1970s
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Brussels , BE
Very special set of chess made out of solid travertine. Two sets available.
Category
Vintage 1970s Games
Materials
Travertine
Bicolor Travertine Chess Game Angelo Mangiarotti Style, Italy, 1970s
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Rome, IT
Rare modernist chess game in two colored travertine in the style of Italian design Angelo
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Travertine, Marble
Modernist Folk Art Acrylic on Canvas "Quincy Market" W.N.Y. Artist George Grace
Located in Buffalo, NY
president since Alex Levy, in the 1930s. As president, he set policy for redesigning the website; bringing
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Vintage 1980s American Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
H 52 in W 30 in D 2 in
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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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1960s Surrealist Figurative Sculptures
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Custom Walnut Game Table with Backgammon and Chess
Located in New York, NY
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
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Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
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Trapezi Five Lights Neutral Shades Contemporary Pendant/Chandelier Brass, Glass
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Pearl Royale 18K White Gold, Diamond, Sapphire and South Sea Pearl Chess Set
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1960s "Skyscraper" Design Velvet Sectional Sofa
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Slashed Crumpled Form No 60, a Ceramic Vessel by Nicholas Arroyave-Portela
By Nicholas Arroyave-Portela
Located in London, GB
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H 16.93 in W 8.67 in D 9.45 in
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Gamma' Sconces for Artemide
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Glendale, CA
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Nickel, Brass
Bespoke Round Italian Dining Table in Travertine
Located in London, London
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Modernist Chess Set in Bronze and Nickel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modernist chess set in bronze and nickel. A great set.
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20th Century American Games
1970s French Modernist Glass Brass and Chrome Chess Set
Located in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
1970s chess set designed and manufactured in France.
Glass board with brass feet. chrome-plated
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Games
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Brass, Chrome
French Modernist Chess Set Lucite Base.
Located in Gravesend, GB
Modernist Brass and Chrome Chess Pieces on Lucite Base.
20x20x2cm
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Vintage 1970s French Games
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Modernist Minimalist Chess Set
Located in Chicago, IL
Bronze and steel modernist chess set. Very minimalist. Original box but no cover.
sizes vary
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20th Century American Games
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Bronze, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Bronze and Suede Chess Set, Cubist, Art Deco
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Modernist Chess Set. Bronze and steel stylized pieces. Cubist. Art Deco. Retains original
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
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Bronze, Cut Steel
Josef Hartwig Bauhaus Chess Set
By Josef Hartwig
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modernist chess set, originally designed by Josef Hartwig at the Bauhaus, circa 1920s. This set is
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Deco Games
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Wood, Rosewood, Walnut
Modernist Bauhaus Chess Set designed by Josef Hartwig
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modernist Chess Set, originally designed by Josef Hartwig for the Bauhaus in 1923, this example is
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Vintage 1970s American Games
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Pearwood
1970s Modernist Painted and Gilded Wood Chess Set
Located in Naples, IT
Vintage chess board in painted and gilded wood. The chessboard is very original, the chess is round
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Games
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Wood
Mid-Century Modernist Lucite Chess Set by Rona Cutler
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous set is made of black and white and clear thick lucite chess pieces with a board as
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Games
Mid-Century Modernist Lucite Chess Set Designed by Rona Cutler
Located in New York, NY
This great set is made of black, white and clear Lucite. Great stylized modernist detailing on the
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Games
Unique Modernist Sterling Silver Chess Set on American Walnut - Michael Benstead
Located in London, London
55 troy oz (1.7kg). This is an opportunity to own a unique chess set made by a respected modernist
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Vintage 1980s English Modern Sterling Silver
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Sterling Silver
H 9.85 in W 15.95 in D 15.95 in
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
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Vintage 1950s American Games
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Michael Graves Chess and Checkers Set Maplewood
Located in Miami, FL
Michael Graves postmodern chess and checkers set.
Maplewood board with resin chess pieces in Black
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2010s North American Games
Aluminum Chess Set by Austin Enterprises with Green Felt Board
By Austin Enterprises
Located in Hanover, MA
Rare and collectible chess set designed by Austin Cox of Austin Enterprises commissioned by the
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Vintage 1960s American Games
American Mid-Century Modern Demountable Sofa by Robert Whitley
Located in Stamford, CT
own unique designs. Perhaps his best known original commission is a chess set presented by President
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American Mid-Century Modern Demountable Sofa by Robert Whitley
Located in Stamford, CT
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Modernist Chess Set by Austin Cox
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A striking and beautiful modernist chess set in polished aluminum and produced as gifts for ALCOA's
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Games
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Aluminum
Modernist Chess Set by Arthur Elliot for ANRI
By ANRI, Arthur Elliot
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modernist Chess Set, designed by Arthur Elliot for ANRI of Italy. This is the "Space Age"
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Vintage 1960s Italian Games
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Maple, Walnut
Modernist Chess Set and Board
By Alcoa Aluminum
Located in Chicago, IL
Aluminum chess set designed in 1962 by Austin Cox. With matching board and display case.
Board
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Vintage 1960s American Space Age Games
Austin Cox for Alcoa Modernist Chess Set
By ALCOA
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
An innovative and attractive chess set by Austin Coxfor Alcoa. Each piece is comprised of nicely
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Games
Modernist Chess Set #5606 by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
A chessboard made from black and natural leather with 32 nickel pieces.
Designed in the 1950s by Carl Auböck. Made in Vienna.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Games
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Nickel
Modernist Chess Set #5606 by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
A chessboard made from black and natural leather with 32 nickel pieces.
Designed in the 1950s by Carl Auböck. Made in Vienna.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Nickel
Modernist Chess Set #5606 by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
A chessboard made from black and natural leather with 32 nickel pieces.
Designed in the 1950s by Carl Auböck. Made in Vienna.
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Nickel
Modernist Chess Set #5606 by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
A chessboard made from black and natural leather with 32 nickel pieces.
Designed in the 1950s by Carl Auböck. Made in Vienna.
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Modernist Chess Set #5606 by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
A chessboard made from black and natural leather with 32 nickel pieces.
Designed in the 1950s by Carl Auböck. Made in Vienna.
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Travertine and Brass Modernist Chess Set Vintage Italian
Located in North Miami, FL
This amazing and dual Italian vintage travertine and brass vintage chess set is now so modern. The
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Games
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Danish Teak Checker Board Coffee Table by Cado with Carved Modernist Chess Set
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Peabody, MA
inlay, paired with a vintage modernist American folk art chess set.
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Teak
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Austin COX Modernist "Aloca" Chess Set with Chessboard
By ALCOA, Austin Enterprises
Located in Chicago, IL
Modernist chess set by Austin COX for ALCOA. Designed in 1962. Solid aluminum chess pieces with
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Aluminum
Modernist Bauhaus Chess Set designed by Josef Hartwig
By Josef Hartwig
Located in Atlanta, GA
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1960s Giacometti Inspired Brutalist Bronze Chess Set
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Wonderful vintage 1960s era artisan handcrafted bronze Brutalist modernist chess set in the style
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Brutalist Games
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"Universum" Chess Set Designed by Arthur Elliot for ANRI, Italy
By Arthur Elliot
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modernist chess set, designed by Arthur Elliot for ANRI of Italy. This is the "Universum" model set
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Games
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Wood
Austin Cox Modernist Aluminum Chess Set, 1962
By Austin Enterprises
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A nice modernist design.
They are little pieces of sculpture, and can even look great in the box
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Games
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Aluminum
Mid-Century Modernist Handblown Murano Glass Chess Set
Located in New York, NY
lifelike image to each depiction of the chess pieces. This set is in excellent condition.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Games
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Stylized Modernist Aztec Hardwood Carved Chess Set, South America, Teki
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stylized modernist Aztec hardwood carved chess set. South America, Teki Modern. Beautifully carved
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Vintage 1960s Peruvian Mid-Century Modern Games
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Harewood
1990s Skagen of Denmark Modernist Mini Chess Game Travel Set
By Michael Aram
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Modernist design Skagen of Denmark mini chess game travel set
Stainless Brushed silver and black
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1990s Danish Modern Games
Materials
Stainless Steel
Modernist Austin Cox Vintage Aluminum Chess Set in Original Case
Located in San Diego, CA
Midcentury chess set by Austin Cox and manufactured by ALCOA.
The chess pieces fit into walnut box
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Aluminum
Allan Calhamer Chess Set
By Allan Calhamer
Located in Chicago, IL
This painted wood chess set was designed and made by Allan B. Calhamer, the inventor of the highly
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Wood
1972 Modernist Blue Design Aluminum Chess Set Board Game by Scott Wolfe
By Scott Wolfe
Located in Chula Vista, CA
MCM Modernism Extraordinary Chess Set designed by Scott Wolfe in 1972
Maker Columbia Aluminum
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Aluminum
H 2.25 in W 8.25 in D 8.13 in
Dutch Art Deco octagonal chess table and chess set, ca. 1950s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A modernist - Dutch Art Deco one of a kind octagonal chess table with inlay of formica. Estimated
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Art Deco Game Tables
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Elm
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H 22.05 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
Modernist Alcoa Aluminium Chess Austin Cox Mid-Century Modern
Located in San Diego, CA
Austin Cox aluminium chess set with original walnut box and blue acrylic cover. It even retains
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
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Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Austin COX Chess Set for ALCOA
By Austin Enterprises
Located in Chalk Hill, PA
Austin COX Enterprises for ALCOA modernist chess board, display case and game pieces. The board was
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Aluminum
Greek Key Mid-Century Modern Chrome, Brass & Copper Chess Set /SALE
Located in North Miami, FL
These signed small vintage Greek chess set has the modernist yet Classic Greek key pattern. Signed
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Vintage 1960s Greek Classical Greek Games
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Mid-Century Modern Acrylic and Aluminum Chess Set by, Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Englewood, NJ
An American Mid-Century Modern acrylic and aluminum chess set by, Charles Hollis Jones with one set
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Games
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Christofle Art Deco 12 Knife Rests, circa 1930
By Christofle
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Christofle Art Deco modernist set of 12 knife rests, Ondulation silver plate designed by Luc Lanel
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Tableware
German Modernist Chess Set
Located in New York, NY
Modernist chess set with lathe-turned metal pieces and a board of translucent plastic adhered to
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Brass
Austin Cox Modernist Chess Set
By Austin Enterprises
Located in New York, NY
Modernist chess set of milled and anodized aluminum designed by Austin Cox in 1962 and produced by
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Vintage 1960s American Games
Materials
Aluminum
Modernist Chess Set
Located in London, GB
French, circa 1960.
A modernist chess set with polished aluminium, and black painted, pieces
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Vintage 1960s French Games
Materials
Aluminum
French Modernist Chess Set
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic chess set of jewler made quality. The pieces are brass and chrome plated brass. The
Category
Vintage 1960s French Decorative Objects
Materials
Stainless Steel, Brass
Lucite Modernist Chess Set
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Stylistically descended from the Bauhaus set, this is a Disco Era relic which I've never
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Vintage 1970s American More Furniture and Collectibles
Austin Cox Modernist Chess Set
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Highly collectable chess set designed by Austin Cox and produced by his firm, Austin Enterprises
Category
20th Century American Games
Austin Cox Modernist Chess Set
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Highly collectable. Chess set designed by Austin Cox and produced by his firm, Austin Enterprises
Category
20th Century American Games
Modernist Chess Set Attributed to Pierre Cardin
Located in New York, NY
Smoke glass base with square chrome plates, enameled metal chess pieces.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Game Tables
Modernist Mahogany Chess Set and Undultating Gameboard
Located in Oakland, CA
A beautiful modernist chess set and undulating gameboard. Hand carved pieces from solid mahogany
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Vintage 1950s American Game Boards
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
Austin Cox Aluminum Chess Set from 1962
Located in Oberstown, Lusk, IE
limited numbers. Its got to be one of the nicest modernist chess sets in existence and this particular one
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Vintage 1960s American Games
Materials
Felt
1970's Modernist Lucite Chess Set
Located in Minneapolis, MN
1970's modernist lucite chess set with game board and cover.
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Games
Modernist Ceramic and Marble Chess Set
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chess set comprised of ceramic chess pieces from Belgium and the board in marble from Italy.
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20th Century European Games
Materials
Marble
Modernist Bronze and Aluminum Chess Set
Located in New York, NY
French 1970's on original lucite stand. The scale is great. Tallest pieces are 4". The board is 12.5" square.
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Vintage 1970s French Games
Materials
Bronze, Aluminum
Machine Age Chess Set
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Although the designer/maker of this chess set eludes us, it is a fine example of Modernist design
Category
20th Century American Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
1970s Modern Lucite Chess Set
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist Lucite Chess Set. Overall very nice condition with minor wear to chess board. Board
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Lucite
HECTOR AGUILAR Chess Set (1950's)
By Hector Aguilar
Located in New York, NY
A sterling silver and vermeil sterling chess set by Mexican modernist designer, Hector Aguilar
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Games
Materials
Sterling Silver, Vermeil
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Modernist Chess Set For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the modernist chess set you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and aluminum, every modernist chess set was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer modernist chess set, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A modernist chess set, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made modernist chess set has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Carl Auböck, Werkstätte Carl Auböck and Austin Enterprises are consistently popular.
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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