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1970 Chess Set

Angelo Mangiarotti Travertine Chess Set
Angelo Mangiarotti Travertine Chess Set

Angelo Mangiarotti Travertine Chess Set

$2,500

H 1.97 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in

Angelo Mangiarotti Travertine Chess Set

By Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Inspired by the timeless design language of Angelo Mangiarotti, this exquisite chess set is a

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Travertine

Chess Set by Marco Celotti Circa 1970
Chess Set by Marco Celotti Circa 1970

Chess Set by Marco Celotti Circa 1970

$2,200 / set

H 7 in W 2 in D 2 in

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

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Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Games

Materials

Pottery

Chess Set
Chess Set

Chess Set

$1,360Sale Price|20% Off

H 4.73 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in

Chess Set

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Chess set

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Vintage 1970s European Games

Materials

Metal

American Mid Century Walnut Portable Chess set 1970's
American Mid Century Walnut Portable Chess set 1970's

American Mid Century Walnut Portable Chess set 1970's

Located in San Diego, CA

american solid walnut portable chess set elegant in walnut cherry and birch woods nice and clean.

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20th Century American Rustic Games

Materials

Birch, Walnut

Vintage 1970 Backgammon & Chess Rare Etienne Aigner Black Soft Leather Set
Vintage 1970 Backgammon & Chess Rare Etienne Aigner Black Soft Leather Set

Vintage 1970 Backgammon & Chess Rare Etienne Aigner Black Soft Leather Set

By Etienne Aigner

Located in Vis, NL

Vintage 1970 backgammon & chess rare Etienne Aigner black and burgundy handmade soft leather

Category

Vintage 1970s French Arts and Crafts Games

Materials

Leather

Italian Tortoiseshell Lucite Chess Set
Italian Tortoiseshell Lucite Chess Set

Italian Tortoiseshell Lucite Chess Set

$1,300

H 2 in W 17.5 in D 14 in

Italian Tortoiseshell Lucite Chess Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sophisticated Italian chess set from the 1970s, crafted in rich tortoiseshell-pattern Lucite with

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Game Boards

Materials

Lucite

Michel Dumas for Roche Bobois Plexiglass and Aluminum Chess Game Set, circa 1970
Michel Dumas for Roche Bobois Plexiglass and Aluminum Chess Game Set, circa 1970

Michel Dumas for Roche Bobois Plexiglass and Aluminum Chess Game Set, circa 1970

By Roche Bobois, Michel Dumas

Located in Atlanta, GA

Modernist Michel Dumas Chess Set with Original Board, France, circa 1970 Designed by renowned

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Games

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Vintage French Lucite Modernist Chess Set, 1970s
Vintage French Lucite Modernist Chess Set, 1970s

Vintage French Lucite Modernist Chess Set, 1970s

$2,207

H 2.37 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

Vintage French Lucite Modernist Chess Set, 1970s

Located in Antwerp, 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

Italian Black and White Marble Chess Set, 1970s
Italian Black and White Marble Chess Set, 1970s

Italian Black and White Marble Chess Set, 1970s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A sculptural Italian chess set featuring a board composed of black and white marble squares framed

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Games

Materials

Marble

Sterling Silver and Hardstone Chess Set with Board
Sterling Silver and Hardstone Chess Set with Board

Sterling Silver and Hardstone Chess Set with Board

$21,473

H 1.58 in W 13.19 in D 13.19 in

Sterling Silver and Hardstone Chess Set with Board

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

An elegant Italian chess set comprising finely sculpted gilt sterling silver figural pieces. The

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Vintage 1970s Games

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage marble with brass chess set by Chiellini , 1970s
Vintage marble with brass chess set by Chiellini , 1970s

Vintage marble with brass chess set by Chiellini , 1970s

Located in Delft, NL

Vintage marble with brass chess set by Chiellini , 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Marble

Vintage Lucite Chess Set in Travel Case
Vintage Lucite Chess Set in Travel Case

Vintage Lucite Chess Set in Travel Case

$1,600Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 3 in W 16.25 in D 16.25 in

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

Category

Vintage 1970s American Games

Materials

Acrylic

1972 Scott Wolfe Columbia Aluminum Chess Set
1972 Scott Wolfe Columbia Aluminum Chess Set

1972 Scott Wolfe Columbia Aluminum Chess Set

$2,200

H 5.5 in W 15.63 in D 15.63 in

1972 Scott Wolfe Columbia Aluminum Chess Set

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

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Aluminum

Modernist Columbia Aluminum Chess Set by Scott Wolfe
Modernist Columbia Aluminum Chess Set by Scott Wolfe

Modernist Columbia Aluminum Chess Set by Scott Wolfe

$2,995

H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 0.25 in

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

1970s Handcrafted Chess Set in Volterra Alabaster, Green & White
1970s Handcrafted Chess Set in Volterra Alabaster, Green & White

1970s Handcrafted Chess Set in Volterra Alabaster, Green & White

Located in Milano, IT

centuries, producing a wide variety of art and decorative objects. This chess set is a testament to their

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Alabaster

Handmade Alabaster Chess Set, Sky Blue & White, Italian Art, 1970s
Handmade Alabaster Chess Set, Sky Blue & White, Italian Art, 1970s

Handmade Alabaster Chess Set, Sky Blue & White, Italian Art, 1970s

$712Sale Price|20% Off

H 3.34 in W 14.56 in D 14.56 in

Handmade Alabaster Chess Set, Sky Blue & White, Italian Art, 1970s

Located in Milano, IT

1970s Gorgeous sky blue and white chess set in Volterra alabaster handmade. Made in Italy. The

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Alabaster

1970s Handmade Black and White Chess Set, Volterra Alabaster, Italy
1970s Handmade Black and White Chess Set, Volterra Alabaster, Italy

1970s Handmade Black and White Chess Set, Volterra Alabaster, Italy

Located in Milano, IT

1970s Stunning black and white chess set in Volterra alabaster. Handmade. Made in Italy, this set

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Alabaster

Complete Set of Vintage Oversized Chess Pieces in Black and Cream Plastic
Complete Set of Vintage Oversized Chess Pieces in Black and Cream Plastic

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

Ceramic Set of 32 Chess Pieces, Design Enzo Bioli for Il Picchio, Italy, 1970s
Ceramic Set of 32 Chess Pieces, Design Enzo Bioli for Il Picchio, Italy, 1970s

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

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Vintage French Travertine 33-Piece Chess Set
Vintage French Travertine 33-Piece Chess Set

Vintage French Travertine 33-Piece Chess Set

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H 3 in W 18.75 in D 18.75 in

Vintage French Travertine 33-Piece Chess Set

Located in New York, NY

Vintage French Travertine 33-Piece Chess Set

Category

Vintage 1970s French Games

Materials

Travertine

Minimalist Italian Lucite and Acrylic Chess Set
Minimalist Italian Lucite and Acrylic Chess Set

Minimalist Italian Lucite and Acrylic Chess Set

Unavailable

H 1 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in

Minimalist Italian Lucite and Acrylic Chess Set

By Felice Antonio Botta

Located in Toronto, ON

Lucite and Acrylic Minimalist Chess Set. Excellent example of Italian Minimalist Design by Botta

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Games

Materials

Lucite, Acrylic

Lucite Chess Set by Michel Dumas
Lucite Chess Set by Michel Dumas

Lucite Chess Set by Michel Dumas

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W 17.5 in D 17.5 in

Lucite Chess Set by Michel Dumas

By Michel Dumas

Located in Baltimore, MD

Elegant Lucite chess set with gold leaf accents. Designed by Michel Dumas, circa 1970s. The black

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Gold Leaf

1970s French Modernist Glass Brass and Chrome Chess Set
1970s French Modernist Glass Brass and Chrome Chess Set

1970s French Modernist Glass Brass and Chrome Chess Set

Unavailable

H 0.99 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in

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

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Brass, Chrome

1970s Greek Mythological Two-Tone Chess Set
1970s Greek Mythological Two-Tone Chess Set

1970s Greek Mythological Two-Tone Chess Set

Unavailable

H 4 in W 10 in D 10 in

1970s Greek Mythological Two-Tone Chess Set

Located in Mount Penn, PA

Great cast metal chess pieces in antiqued silver and brass on two-tone chess board. The chess board

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Games

Mid-Century Chess Set, Machine Tooled Aluminum, 1972, USA
Mid-Century Chess Set, Machine Tooled Aluminum, 1972, USA

Mid-Century Chess Set, Machine Tooled Aluminum, 1972, USA

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H 2.25 in W 18.25 in D 18.25 in

Mid-Century Chess Set, Machine Tooled Aluminum, 1972, USA

By Ice Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Machine tooled aluminum chess set, midcentury made in limited edition in 1972 by the Ice Company of

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Aluminum

1970s, Executive Chess or Checker Set with Rug by Glenoit Chessmate Game
1970s, Executive Chess or Checker Set with Rug by Glenoit Chessmate Game

1970s, Executive Chess or Checker Set with Rug by Glenoit Chessmate Game

By Glenoit Mills

Located in Denver, CO

Fancy and fun chess/checkerboard with rug from the 1970s. Pieces are comprised of plastic. Rug is

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Synthetic, Plastic

Midcentury Brazilian chess table or occasional table, 1958
Midcentury Brazilian chess table or occasional table, 1958

Midcentury Brazilian chess table or occasional table, 1958

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

in Parana), numbered and dated 1958. The 1970 chess set depicted on several pictures is for

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Acrylic Chess Set
Acrylic Chess Set

Acrylic Chess Set

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H 3.75 in W 18 in D 18 in

Acrylic Chess Set

Located in Chicago, IL

Great Op-Art chess set with abstract, sculptural shapes. The pieces are cut from blocks of clear

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Vintage 1970s Games

Carved Alabaster Chess Set
Carved Alabaster Chess Set

Carved Alabaster Chess Set

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H 1.5 in W 17.75 in D 14.75 in

Carved Alabaster Chess Set

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Stunning Mexican chess set with inlaid wooden board and alabaster chess pieces in brown and cream

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Vintage 1970s North American Games

Chess Set by Walter and Moretti, No. 1 of Pre-Production, France, 1970
Chess Set by Walter and Moretti, No. 1 of Pre-Production, France, 1970

Chess Set by Walter and Moretti, No. 1 of Pre-Production, France, 1970

By Walter & Moretti

Located in Catonvielle, FR

Signed Walter and Moretti on the top and autographed on the back, this chess is the number 1 pre

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Aluminum

Scaccomoto chess set by Franco Rocco
Scaccomoto chess set by Franco Rocco

Scaccomoto chess set by Franco Rocco

Located in Dallas, TX

A puzzle sculpture and chess set designed by Franco Rocco and sold in very limited numbers. Made of

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Vintage 1970s Sculptures

Luxury Romeo Rega Chess Set
Luxury Romeo Rega Chess Set

Luxury Romeo Rega Chess Set

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H 3.94 in W 16.74 in D 16.74 in

Luxury Romeo Rega Chess Set

By Romeo Rega

Located in Munich, DE

Stunning Bicolor chess set by Romeo Rega on a stainless steel board. 32 playing pieces high

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Games

Materials

Brass

1970s Acrylic and Glass Chess Set / Table
1970s Acrylic and Glass Chess Set / Table

1970s Acrylic and Glass Chess Set / Table

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H 16.54 in W 16.54 in D 17.33 in

1970s Acrylic and Glass Chess Set / Table

Located in Weesp, NL

Acrylic chess set and glass chess table made in the 1970s. The set is a real eye catcher and in

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Glass, Acrylic

An All-Lucite Game Table & Chess Set
An All-Lucite Game Table & Chess Set

An All-Lucite Game Table & Chess Set

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H 17 in W 33.5 in D 33.5 in

An All-Lucite Game Table & Chess Set

Located in North Miami, FL

This one-of-a-kind low game table and chess set in lucite is two-toned colored. Note the chess

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Vintage 1970s French Game Tables

Chess Set and Chess Board in Plexiglass and Metal, Italy, 1970s
Chess Set and Chess Board in Plexiglass and Metal, Italy, 1970s

Chess Set and Chess Board in Plexiglass and Metal, Italy, 1970s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Chess game, in plexiglass and metal, Italy, 1970s Exceptional game of chess. A checkered board of

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Metal

Pierre Cardin Wood Chess Set and Backgammon Set
Pierre Cardin Wood Chess Set and Backgammon Set

Pierre Cardin Wood Chess Set and Backgammon Set

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H 17.75 in W 13.75 in D 2.25 in

Pierre Cardin Wood Chess Set and Backgammon Set

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Astoria, NY

Pierre Cardin Wood Chess Set and Backgammon Set with 32 pieces stored in the case. Made in the

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Vintage 1970s Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Brass

An Oversized Chess Set in Burled Wood
An Oversized Chess Set in Burled Wood

An Oversized Chess Set in Burled Wood

Located in North Miami, FL

Complete burl wood chest set; HUGE!. The King measures 38.5" in height and 14.5" Diameter. The

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Vintage 1970s Mexican Garden Ornaments

1970s Modernist Painted and Gilded Wood Chess Set
1970s Modernist Painted and Gilded Wood Chess Set

1970s Modernist Painted and Gilded Wood Chess Set

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H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 1.97 in

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Wood

Modernist Bauhaus Chess Set designed by Josef Hartwig
Modernist Bauhaus Chess Set designed by Josef Hartwig

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

Category

Vintage 1970s American Games

Materials

Pearwood

Scaccomatto Chess Set by Franco Rocco
Scaccomatto Chess Set by Franco Rocco

Scaccomatto Chess Set by Franco Rocco

By Franco Rocco

Located in New York, NY

Incised signature to each King 'Franco Rocco 397/1000'. This set is number 353 from the edition of

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Games

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Chrome

Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Chess Set or Game Board
Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Chess Set or Game Board

Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Chess Set or Game Board

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Winter Park, FL

" square with black felted bottom, not original to the set but from the 1970's. Chess pieces range from 3

Category

Vintage 1970s Games

Materials

Lucite, Glass

1970s Backgammon and Chess Game Table Set
1970s Backgammon and Chess Game Table Set

1970s Backgammon and Chess Game Table Set

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H 29.5 in W 36.5 in L 29.5 in

1970s Backgammon and Chess Game Table Set

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vintage 1970s suede covered backgammon / chess table set including 2 suede stools Beautiful

Category

Vintage 1970s American Game Tables

Materials

Suede

Chess set, onyx and pewter, French 1970s
Chess set, onyx and pewter, French 1970s

Chess set, onyx and pewter, French 1970s

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H 1.97 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in

Chess set, onyx and pewter, French 1970s

Located in Stockholm, SE

A rare chess set in onyx with players in pewter and gold colored finish. Decorative, sculptural set

Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Games

Materials

Onyx

Rare Brutalist Welded Steel Chess Set by Paul Evans
Rare Brutalist Welded Steel Chess Set by Paul Evans

Rare Brutalist Welded Steel Chess Set by Paul Evans

By Paul Evans

Located in Montreal, QC

Rare brutalist welded steel chess set by Paul Evans. Chess board made of wood typical applied resin

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Vintage 1970s American Sculptures

20th Italian Chess Set in Crystal, Stone and Sterling Silver
20th Italian Chess Set in Crystal, Stone and Sterling Silver

20th Italian Chess Set in Crystal, Stone and Sterling Silver

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Chess set in molded crystal, hard stone and sterling silver The pawns hallmarked 925 Italian

Category

Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver

Materials

Stone, Crystal, Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Modernist Lucite Chess Set by Rona Cutler
Mid-Century Modernist Lucite Chess Set by Rona Cutler

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

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Games

1973 Executive Games Acrylic Chess Set with Board
1973 Executive Games Acrylic Chess Set with Board

1973 Executive Games Acrylic Chess Set with Board

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A nice raised acrylic chess board with light and dark chess pieces. It is marked 1973 Executive

Category

Vintage 1970s American Games

Materials

Acrylic

Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Chess Set or Game Board
Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Chess Set or Game Board

Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Chess Set or Game Board

Located in Winter Park, FL

Modern lucite chess set designed by Charles Hollis Jones. Chess board is a nice large size: 1/4

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Vintage 1970s Games

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

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Game Boards

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Bespoke Vintage Artisan Glass Chess Set with board and pieces  *Free Shipping
Bespoke Vintage Artisan Glass Chess Set with board and pieces  *Free Shipping

Bespoke Vintage Artisan Glass Chess Set with board and pieces *Free Shipping

By Glass Act

Located in Portlaoise, IE

Stunning artisan handmade chess set complete with timber storage box and handwritten provenance by

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Games

Materials

Glass

Romeo Rega Chess Set in Lucite, Brass and Chrome
Romeo Rega Chess Set in Lucite, Brass and Chrome

Romeo Rega Chess Set in Lucite, Brass and Chrome

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H 3.5 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in

Romeo Rega Chess Set in Lucite, Brass and Chrome

Located in New York, NY

Fabulous chess set with steel board and Lucite playing pieces with gilt brass and polished nickel

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Games

Materials

Lucite

Mid-Century Modernist Lucite Chess Set Designed by Rona Cutler
Mid-Century Modernist Lucite Chess Set Designed by Rona Cutler

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

Boxed Silver Chess Set and Board Retailed by Asprey’s of London
Boxed Silver Chess Set and Board Retailed by Asprey’s of London

Boxed Silver Chess Set and Board Retailed by Asprey’s of London

Located in London, GB

Asprey’s logo; each piece stamped with the Portuguese marks for 1970, and 925 grade silver; the board

Category

Vintage 1970s Portuguese Games

Materials

Silver

1970 CHESS SET LUZIO CAPRARO FOR DDD DESIGN
1970 CHESS SET LUZIO CAPRARO FOR DDD DESIGN

1970 CHESS SET LUZIO CAPRARO FOR DDD DESIGN

By Luzio Capraro

Located in Napoli, IT

Original steel and plexiglas chess set designed by Luzio Capraro for DDD Design. Mis.cm.50x50

Category

1970s More Art

Materials

Steel

Vintage 1970 Backgammon & Chess Rare Etienne Aigner Handmade Soft Leather Set
Vintage 1970 Backgammon & Chess Rare Etienne Aigner Handmade Soft Leather Set

Vintage 1970 Backgammon & Chess Rare Etienne Aigner Handmade Soft Leather Set

By Etienne Aigner

Located in Vis, NL

Vintage 1970 backgammon & chess rare Etienne Aigner handmade soft leather complete set a rare find

Category

Vintage 1970s French Arts and Crafts Games

Materials

Leather

Italian Malachite Chess Set, 1970s
Italian Malachite Chess Set, 1970s

Italian Malachite Chess Set, 1970s

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H 0.25 in Dm 16.5 in

Italian Malachite Chess Set, 1970s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant Italian chess set featuring a circular malachite stone board inlaid with alternating bone

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Games

Materials

Malachite

Oversized Wood Chess Set
Oversized Wood Chess Set

Oversized Wood Chess Set

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H 2.25 in W 31 in D 31.25 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

Category

Vintage 1970s American Game Boards

Materials

Wood

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

1970s Mexican Marble Chess Set

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H 0.5 in W 14 in D 14 in

1970s Mexican Marble Chess Set

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1970s Mexican hand carved marble chess set.

Category

Vintage 1970s Game Boards

Materials

Marble

Michel Dumas Lucite Chess Set
Michel Dumas Lucite Chess Set

Michel Dumas Lucite Chess Set

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H 4 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in

Michel Dumas Lucite Chess Set

By Michel Dumas

Located in Hanover, MA

Vintage chess set by Michel Dumas. Largest piece is 4 inches high. Pawns are 1-3/4 inches

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Jacob Asbaek, Chess Set, 1970s
Jacob Asbaek, Chess Set, 1970s

Jacob Asbaek, Chess Set, 1970s

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H 3.94 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Jacob Asbaek, Chess Set, 1970s

By Jacob Asbaek

Located in Stockholm, SE

A chess set in brass and stainless steel, designed by Jacob Asbaek. Denmark, 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Games

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Onyx Marble Chess Game Set
Onyx Marble Chess Game Set

Onyx Marble Chess Game Set

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H 0.38 in W 8.07 in D 8.07 in

Onyx Marble Chess Game Set

Located in New York, NY

An onyx marble chess game set, circa mid to late-20th century, 1970s. Game set is hand-crafted

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Games

Materials

Onyx

Greek Handmade Hollywood Regency Brass Chess Set
Greek Handmade Hollywood Regency Brass Chess Set

Greek Handmade Hollywood Regency Brass Chess Set

Located in Weesp, NL

Rare and stylish Hollywood Regency Greek handmade brass chess set in great vintage condition. The

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Vintage 1970s Greek Hollywood Regency Games

Materials

Brass, Copper

Arthur Elliot "Universum" Chess Set for Anri
Arthur Elliot "Universum" Chess Set for Anri

Arthur Elliot "Universum" Chess Set for Anri

By Arthur Elliot, ANRI

Located in Milan, IT

A rare and a collector's item chess set. Hand crafted pieces including original box and chess board

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Games

Materials

Wood

1970s Lucite Chess Set By Klemp
1970s Lucite Chess Set By Klemp

1970s Lucite Chess Set By Klemp

By Klemp

Located in Highland, IN

This artist-made set of chess pieces are crafted of clear and colored lucite. Each piece is signed

Category

Vintage 1970s American Games

Materials

Lucite, Wood

Marble Chess Game Set, circa 1970s
Marble Chess Game Set, circa 1970s

Marble Chess Game Set, circa 1970s

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H 0.38 in W 8.07 in D 8.07 in

Marble Chess Game Set, circa 1970s

Located in New York, NY

A small and substantial black and white marble chess game set, circa 1970s. Board edge/border is

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Games

Materials

Marble

Marble and Brass Chess Game Set
Marble and Brass Chess Game Set

Marble and Brass Chess Game Set

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H 0.38 in W 10 in D 10 in

Marble and Brass Chess Game Set

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and substantial marble and brass chess game set, circa 1970s. Marble game board has a

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Games

Materials

Marble, Brass

Gucci Leather Backgammon and Chess Set
Gucci Leather Backgammon and Chess Set

Gucci Leather Backgammon and Chess Set

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H 1.25 in W 18.75 in D 18.75 in

Gucci Leather Backgammon and Chess Set

By Gucci

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Gucci game board with backgammon on one side and chess on the other. Sturdy wood framed

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Games

Materials

Metal

French Mid-Century Modern Rare Ceramic Chess Set
French Mid-Century Modern Rare Ceramic Chess Set

French Mid-Century Modern Rare Ceramic Chess Set

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H 3.15 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in

French Mid-Century Modern Rare Ceramic Chess Set

Located in Weesp, NL

Rare ceramic Mid-Century Modern French chess set Beautiful celeste and sand colored ceramic set

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Ceramic

Mod Psychedelic Lucite Chess Set with Board
Mod Psychedelic Lucite Chess Set with Board

Mod Psychedelic Lucite Chess Set with Board

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Amazing early 1970s clear Lucite chess set with psychedelic optic squares. Chess pieces have yellow

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Vintage 1970s American Games

Materials

Lucite

Vintage Handmade Chess Set in Marble, Compact
Vintage Handmade Chess Set in Marble, Compact

Vintage Handmade Chess Set in Marble, Compact

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H 1.78 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in

Vintage Handmade Chess Set in Marble, Compact

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A wellmade small-sized chess games in natural stone / rainforest marble. The chess board doubles as

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Paul Evans Modern Chess Set Game Table
Paul Evans Modern Chess Set Game Table

Paul Evans Modern Chess Set Game Table

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H 29 in W 32.13 in D 32.13 in

Paul Evans Modern Chess Set Game Table

By Paul Evans

Located in Wayne, NJ

This is a rare Paul Evans chess gaming set. It includes the table and playing pieces. The table is

Category

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Materials

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Lucite and Aluminum Chess Set, circa 1970s
Lucite and Aluminum Chess Set, circa 1970s

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Lucite and Aluminum Chess Set, circa 1970s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful Lucite and aluminum chess set designed and manufactured in the 1970s. The set is very

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Materials

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Whimsical Hand Painted Chess Set & Board Mid Century
Whimsical Hand Painted Chess Set & Board Mid Century

Whimsical Hand Painted Chess Set & Board Mid Century

Located in San Diego, CA

Whimsical complete hand painted wooden chess Set , circa 1970's Made in russia nice original

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20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Games

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Frederick Weinberg, Chess Set and Board, 1970s
Frederick Weinberg, Chess Set and Board, 1970s

Frederick Weinberg, Chess Set and Board, 1970s

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H 5.12 in W 17.72 in D 17.92 in

Frederick Weinberg, Chess Set and Board, 1970s

Located in PARIS, FR

Superb chess set by the artist and designer Frederick Weinberg (1922-1970). Pieces are in patinated

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Materials

Marble, Bronze

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1970 Chess Set For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1970 chess set for your home. A 1970 chess set — often made from metal, stone and plastic — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1970 chess set, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right 1970 chess set, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1970 chess set over the years, but those crafted by Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames and Herman Miller are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

Finding the Right Collectibles-curiosities for You

Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior. 

Decorating with old scientific instruments, historical memorabilia and vintage musical instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world. 

And bringing collectibles and curiosities into your space is actually on trend — Wunderkammern, or curiosity cabinets, were all the rage in Europe during the 1500s and continued to have adherents there and in the U.S. in the following centuries. Today, however, they’re experiencing a real surge in popularity and influencing how many interior designers are furnishing and decorating homes — combining contemporary with antique, scientific with tribal, earthly with extraterrestrial, Les Lalanne tables with Flemish tapestries.

The original Wunderkammern were entire rooms filled with objects demonstrating their owners’ worldly knowledge: A proper one included artificiala or preciosa (objets d’art); naturalia (such as skeletons, shells, minerals); exotica (taxidermy or dried plants); and scientifica (scientific instruments), frequently alongside religious relics and ancient artifacts.

Pay tribute to a history of rich and diverse musical traditions that have taken shape all over the world by decorating your home with a collection of antique and vintage musical instruments — with a little help from strong hanging wire or some wall hooks, vintage brass instruments such as a gong, French horn or trumpet can help elevate a home office or complement the efforts you’ve made to ensure a welcoming vibe in your home’s entryway. Bells or antique wind instruments can add provocative metallic contrasts to dark woods as tabletop decorative objects.  

Create an intriguing focal point with Georgian scientific instruments, such as stick barometers with mahogany cases or lacquered brass telescopes. These items stem from an era named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who ruled England in succession starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). Just as there was beautiful jewelry produced during the period that today is coveted by collectors, there is much to be found in the collectibles and curiosities realm too.

Wanderlust, nostalgia and a shared love of good design are contributing factors to certain trends in decorating — just as vintage trunks and luggage have reappeared as furniture or home accents in a bedroom or foyer, decorating with globes, maps or nautical objects is similarly rooted in the allure of travel and a penchant for the stylish finishing touch that collectibles bring to our homes.

Find a wide range of antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities on 1stDibs.

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