What is the most important painting of the 20th century?

What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.

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Set of Green Armchairs by E. Homa and Chess Table, Europe, 1960s

$4,809 / set

H 37.41 in W 24.81 in D 19.69 in

Set of Green Armchairs by E. Homa and Chess Table, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

. Beautiful antique chess table from the 1960s. It was manufactured in Poland in 1960s. The table was made of

Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Games Chess Set of Handcrafted and Painted Wood Pieces with Table and Board

$3,487

H 31.11 in W 27.17 in D 27.17 in

Games Chess Set of Handcrafted and Painted Wood Pieces with Table and Board

Located in Antwerp, BE

Rare Italian chess table set from early 20th century in carved, lacquered, gilded and hand painted

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Game Tables

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 Rare Polished Weighed Composite Pawn Form Chess Pieces Bar Stool

$10,000

H 30.5 in Dm 17 in

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

Weighted Wood Chess Set by John Jaques of London in Wood Box 7cm Kings, ca 1950

$639Sale Price|20% Off

H 2.25 in W 7.8 in D 6 in

Weighted Wood Chess Set by John Jaques of London in Wood Box 7cm Kings, ca 1950

By Jaques of London

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a good and complete English handmade wood "weighted" chess set game of 32 pieces, in its

Category

Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Wood

The Figure Game "The Original Game of Chess" Set in Bronze by Gary Sahl Rare

$7,000Sale Price|53% Off

H 3.5 in W 16 in D 11.5 in

The Figure Game "The Original Game of Chess" Set in Bronze by Gary Sahl Rare

Located in San Diego, CA

One of a kind! The Figure Game (Siang Ki in Chinese), "The Original Game of Chess as Played in

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Bronze

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20th Century Chess Sets For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of 20th century chess sets available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique 20th century chess sets was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and stone. There are all kinds of 20th century chess sets available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. 20th century chess sets are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Folk Art styles are often sought at 1stDibs. 20th century chess sets have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Michael Graves (b.1934), Carl Auböck and Werkstätte Carl Auböck are consistently popular.

How Much are 20th Century Chess Sets?

Prices for 20th century chess sets start at $175 and top out at $97,500 with the average selling for $1,400.

Dickens Fan on Your List? This First Edition of ‘A Christmas Carol’ Is a Treasure

Produced in 1843, the well-preserved volume is evidence of the author's exacting specifications.

Patchwork Quilts Are the Latest Nostalgic Design Trend

New or old, the coverlets add old-time charm to any space.

Medal-Worthy Memorabilia from Epic Past Olympic Games

Get into the games! These items celebrate the events, athletes, host countries and sporting spirit.

Ahoy! You’ve Never Seen a Collection of Sailor Art and Kitsch Quite Like This

French trendsetter and serial collector Daniel Rozensztroch tells us about his obsession with objects related to seafaring men.

39 Incredible Swimming Pools

It's hard to resist the allure of a beautiful pool. So, go ahead and daydream about whiling away your summer in paradise.

Pamela Shamshiri Shares the Secrets behind Her First-Ever Book and Its Effortlessly Cool Interiors

The sought-after designer worked with the team at Hoffman Creative to produce a monograph that beautifully showcases some of Studio Shamshiri's most inspiring projects.

Moroccan Artworks and Objects Take Center Stage in an Extraordinary Villa in Tangier

Italian writer and collector Umberto Pasti opens the doors to his remarkable cave of wonders in North Africa.

Montecito Has Drawn Royalty and Celebrities, and These Homes Are Proof of Its Allure

Hollywood A-listers, ex-pat aristocrats and art collectors and style setters of all stripes appreciate the allure of the coastal California hamlet — much on our minds after recent winter floods.