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Gold Royale Chess Set
By Colin Burn Art
Located in Halls Head, Western Australia
the world's finest diamonds. This unique chess set radiates pure opulence through the finest quality
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Victorian Games
Materials
Gold
Silver Royale Chess Set
By Colin Burn Art
Located in Halls Head, Western Australia
artists unique design is symbolic of the renown 1849 Staunton standard chess set with a limited edition of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Victorian Games
Materials
Silver
Custom Chess Set and Game Table
By Bridges over Time Originals
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A custom made walnut and maple chess set and game table we commissioned. It is solidly made with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Game Tables
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Oak, Walnut
Chess Set by Marco Celotti Circa 1970
By Marco Celotti
Located in Hudson, NY
A one of a kind chess set by Italian American artist Marco Celotti. Created circa 1970, the set is
Category
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Games
Materials
Pottery
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
Category
2010s Russian Organic Modern Games
Materials
Metal
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
Category
2010s Russian Organic Modern Games
Materials
Metal
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
Italian Pale Pink/Peach Large Alabaster Chess Set
Located in New York, NY
Skilled artisans carved this luxury chess set from Italian Alabaster, a natural stone native to
Category
2010s Italian Games
Materials
Alabaster
Italian Lapis Blue/Peach Large Alabaster Chess Set
Located in New York, NY
Skilled artisans carved this luxury chess set from Italian Alabaster, a natural stone native to
Category
2010s Italian Games
Materials
Alabaster
Chess Set Gemstone Lapis Lazuli and Marble 8"
Located in Somis, CA
An elegant gemstone lapis and marble chess set, demonstrating traditional craftsmanship and
Category
2010s Afghan Games
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Carrara Marble, Serpentine
Gino Cenedese Ultra Rare Murano Glass Chess Set 1960s
By Gino Cenedese, Cenedese
Located in Tilburg, NL
metal. A true conversation piece, this chess set in wonderful Murano glass will also be a unique
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Metal
1960s Alberto Giacometti Inspired Brutalist Bronze Chess Set. Italy
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
stunning patina, making this chess set even more unique and highly decorative eye-catcher in your place.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Brutalist Game Boards
Materials
Brass
Otterburn Chess Set & Board — Solid Hand-Patinated Brass and Walnut
By Novocastrian, Richy Almond
Located in Washington, GB
A special chess set in solid hand-patinated brass. Handcrafted in the North to order. Available in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Games
Materials
Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Sheet Metal, Bronze, Co...
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
French Neoclassical Chess Game Set Evelyn Handmade Portugal by Lusitanus Home
By Lusitanus Home, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Evelyn chess game set, Lusitanus Home Collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Game Tables
Materials
Marble, Gold Leaf
H 29.53 in W 41.34 in D 41.34 in
Set/12 Ceramic Chess Pieces, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set of 12 Ceramic Chess Pieces, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Otterburn Chess Set, Board & Box — Solid Hand-Patinated Brass and Walnut
By Novocastrian, Richy Almond
Located in Washington, GB
A special chess set in solid, hand-patinated brass and walnut. Handcrafted in the North to order
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Games
Materials
Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Stone, Sheet Metal, Brass, Sta...
H 4.73 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in
Sven Wejsfelt for Gustavsberg, Complete Set of Chess Pieces in Ceramics
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sven Wejsfelt for Gustavsberg, complete set of chess pieces in ceramics.
Presumably unique
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
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
H 2.76 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Complete Set of Vintage Oversized Chess Pieces in Black and Cream Plastic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Uniquely large chess pieces in black and cream plastic, ca. 1970s USA.
Full and complete set with
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Felt, Plastic
Set of 4 Rare Polished Weighed Composite Pawn Form Chess Pieces Bar Stool
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of unique studio made polished composite weighted bottoms round bar stools.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Composition
Ceramic Set of 32 Chess Pieces, Design Enzo Bioli for Il Picchio, Italy, 1970s
By Enzo Bioli
Located in taranto, IT
Very rare set of 32 pieces in ceramic art, production "il picchio" from the 1970s based on a design
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Hand Blown Crystal Glass Chess Set, 3000-5000 Year-Old Solid Bog-Oak Display Box
Located in London, GB
This Chess Set is a collaboration with the artist Laura McKinley made from handblown crystal glass
Category
2010s English Minimalist Games
Materials
Brass
H 3.15 in W 16.74 in D 16.74 in
The Figure Game "The Original Game of Chess" Set in Bronze by Gary Sahl Rare
Located in San Diego, CA
of the game. Please read the article to get a feel as to how unique and special this set is.
The set
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Bronze
H 3.5 in W 16 in D 11.5 in
Extraordinary Mid Century Italian Green Marble Chess Table 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
hand-carved marble chess pieces, adding an extra layer of craftsmanship and uniqueness. This chess set
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Marble
Moorish Persian Inlaid Micro Mosaic Backgammon and Chess Board
Located in North Hollywood, CA
with this exceptional backgammon and chess game set.
Closed the box measure: 2.5in. H x 7.5in x 16in
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Moorish Games
Materials
Fruitwood
Game Table with Backgammon and Chess Board, France 19th century
Located in Belmont, MA
kingwood veneer, adding a touch of elegance to its design.
What sets this game table apart is its unique
Category
Antique 1860s English Louis Philippe Game Tables
Materials
Kingwood
Mid-Century Modern Chess Table of Wood with Stunning Tree Knots Pattern & Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare design and great looking, handcrafted wooden chess table with unique natural patterns and
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Nutwood, Bakelite
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H 24 in Dm 22.6 in
Antique Late 19th Century Hand-Carved Bone Small Size Chess Pieces for Travelers
Located in Lisse, NL
Also beautiful for display.
We recently acquired this antique and handcrafted set of chess pieces
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Games
Materials
Bone
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H 2.95 in Dm 1.1 in
Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Chess Table with Drawer and Embossed Brass Top
Located in Lisse, NL
designed, solid oak chess table comes with a drawer that is specially made for two sets of chess pieces
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Game Tables
Materials
Brass
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H 25 in Dm 21.5 in
Unique Modern Italian Murano Glass Vase Deep Red Colored Sign by P. Signoretto
By Pino Signoretto
Located in Salzburg, AT
- Storefront for Art and Architecture New York - U.S.A.
Signoretto works with Martin Bradley at the glass chess
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of James Mont Bent Beech Armchairs and Table, Dark Green Velvet, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
in the 1960s. The armchairs made of bentwood. Very unique, comfortable and beautiful. Perfect for
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 29.93 in W 22.84 in D 20.48 in
Set of James Mont Bent Beech Armchairs and Table, Yellow Ochra Boucle, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
in the 1960s. The armchairs made of bentwood. Very unique, comfortable and beautiful. Perfect for
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 29.93 in W 22.84 in D 20.48 in
Shagreen Game Table with Bronze-Patina Brass Accents R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
on the legs make it versatile for any space. This piece includes a complete game package set with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Game Tables
Materials
Brass
Shagreen Game Table with Bronze-Patina Brass Accents R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
details on the legs make it versatile for any space. This piece includes a complete game package set with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Game Tables
Materials
Brass
Shagreen Game Table with Bronze-Patina Brass Accents R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
-patina brass legs make it versatile for any space. This piece includes a complete game package set with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Game Tables
Materials
Brass
Shagreen Game Table with Chrome Finish Polished Steel Accents R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
package set with interchangeable boards that stack on top of each other in the centre of the table; one
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Game Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel, Brass, Chrome
H 29.53 in W 42.76 in D 39.77 in
Shagreen Multiple Game Table with Bronze-Patina Brass Accents R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
on the legs make it versatile for any space. This piece includes a complete game package set with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Game Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Shagreen Game Table with Bronze-Patina Brass Accents R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
-patina brass legs make it versatile for any space. This piece includes a complete game package set with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Game Tables
Materials
Brass
Shagreen Game Table with Bronze-Patina Brass Accents R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
-patina brass base make it versatile for any space. This piece includes a complete game package set with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Game Tables
Materials
Brass
Shagreen Multiple Game Table with Bronze-Patina Brass Accents R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
on the legs make it versatile for any space. This piece includes a complete game package set with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Game Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Shagreen Game Table with Chrome Finish Stainless Steel Accents R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
package set with interchangeable boards that stack on top of each other in the centre of the table; one
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Game Tables
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel, Chrome
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Shagreen Game Table with Chrome Finish Polished Steel Accents R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
package set with interchangeable boards that stack on top of each other in the centre of the table; one
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Game Tables
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel, Chrome
H 29.53 in W 42.76 in D 39.77 in
Black Pawn Side Table by Perler
Located in Geneve, CH
unique furniture designs such as coffee tables, side tables, and table sets.
Today, our offerings also
Category
2010s Polish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Other
Vintage Italian Versace Fan Scarf Irish Linen Pillow Pink Green
By Gianni Versace
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Katie Larmour Studio is the original vintage scarf pillow maker. Gaining notability for her unique
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Moooi Small Sketched Collage Rug in Wool with Blind Hem by Joost van Bleiswijk
By Joost van Bleiswijk, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
work references iconic designs such as grandfather clocks, high-backed chairs, chess sets, and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch More Carpets
Materials
Wool
Moooi Large Sketched Collage Rug in Soft Yarn Polyamide by Joost van Bleiswijk
By Joost van Bleiswijk, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
work references iconic designs such as grandfather clocks, high-backed chairs, chess sets, and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch More Carpets
Materials
Yarn
W 78.75 in L 118.12 in
Moooi Large Sketched Collage Rug in Low Pile Polyamide by Joost van Bleiswijk
By Joost van Bleiswijk, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
work references iconic designs such as grandfather clocks, high-backed chairs, chess sets, and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch More Carpets
Materials
Polyester
Moooi Small Sketched Collage Rug in Soft Yarn Polyamide by Joost van Bleiswijk
By Joost van Bleiswijk, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
work references iconic designs such as grandfather clocks, high-backed chairs, chess sets, and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch More Carpets
Materials
Yarn
Moooi Small Sketched Collage Rug in Low Pile Polyamide by Joost van Bleiswijk
By Joost van Bleiswijk, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
work references iconic designs such as grandfather clocks, high-backed chairs, chess sets, and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch More Carpets
Materials
Polyester
Moooi Large Sketched Collage Rug in Wool with Blind Hem by Joost van Bleiswijk
By Moooi, Joost van Bleiswijk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
work references iconic designs such as grandfather clocks, high-backed chairs, chess sets, and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch More Carpets
Materials
Wool
W 78.75 in L 118.12 in
Rook Chess Piece Lamps
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
. Due to them having lived outside and being played as part of a giant outdoor chess set in the
Category
Vintage 1960s British Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
English Staunton Style Fine Turned Chess Set with Provenance, circa 1870
By House of Staunton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Makes a great gift!
Aged chess sets such as this have been sold at Christies, England, circa 1870
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Games
Saxon Queen Chess Piece Lamp
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
having lived outside and being played as part of a giant outdoor chess set in the beautiful gardens of a
Category
Vintage 1960s British Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Vintage 1980s English Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 9.85 in W 15.95 in D 15.95 in
1966 Custom Bruce Friedle Chess Set
Located in Palm Springs, CA
from the photo but the buyer if this unique chess set will have it. It cost $950.00 plus tax in 1966
Category
Vintage 1960s American Games
Materials
Metal
Israeli Biblical Brass Figurines by Hans Teppich
Located in New York, NY
, many beautiful pieces of jewelry and unique chess sets. Teppich became famous for his Biblical figures
Category
20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Jaques of London Chess Set Made for Joaquin Amarro
Located in New Orleans, LA
This important and unique chess set crafted by Jaques & Son Ltd. of London for the Mexican General
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Games
Materials
Brass
Unique Hand Thrown Art Pottery Chess Set Custom Leather Board
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A magnificent hand thrown art pottery chess set of large scale with a hand made leather patch board
Category
Vintage 1960s American Game Boards
Materials
Leather
NYC Themed Handcrafted Chess Set
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the NYC Skyline Chess Set: a finely crafted homage to the city that never sleeps. Each
Category
2010s American Games
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware
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Find a variety of unique chess sets available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, all unique chess sets available were constructed with great care. Find 20 antique and vintage unique chess sets at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 18 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of unique chess sets available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Unique chess sets bearing mid-century modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many unique chess sets are appealing in their simplicity, but Joost van Bleiswijk, Moooi and R & Y Augousti produced popular unique chess sets that are worth a look.
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Unique chess sets can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,395, while the lowest priced sells for $554 and the highest can go for as much as $42,151.
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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.
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