Where is the oldest chess set?

Pieces 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?

A 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.

What is the name of the oldest European chess set?

The 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.

Abstract Chess Set

Brass And Marble Bird Sculpture

Mma Metropolitan Museum Of Art

Charles Hollis Jones Chess

Alfred Van LoenLiberty vs Slavery Van Loen Bronze Abstract Chess Set Modernist Museum Sculpture, c.1960's

$18,000

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 Slavery Dimensions: a) Joy-Tenderness H. 6 3/16 in. a...

Category

1960s Expressionist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vic Gentils (1919–1997), "Jeu d'échec" (Chess Set), 1966–67, a playable set

$20,422

Vic Gentils (1919–1997), "Jeu d'échec" (Chess Set), 1966–67, a playable set

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Vic Gentils (1919–1997), "Jeu d'échec" (Chess Set), 1966–67, a playable set with pieces in gold- and black-patinated bronze. Includes a game table on casters with a patinated metal b...

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Vintage 1960s Belgian Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Colorful Lucite Chess Set by Charles Hollis Jones, USA circa 1960s

$4,450

Colorful Lucite Chess Set by Charles Hollis Jones, USA circa 1960s

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rare and visually striking Lucite chess set designed by Charles Hollis Jones, a celebrated American designer known for his innovative work with acrylic and Lucite. Created circa 19...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Important Abstract Bronze Chess Set on Belgian Marble and Brass Game Table

$15,600

Important Abstract Bronze Chess Set on Belgian Marble and Brass Game Table

Located in North Miami, FL

This is a low chess table/ coffee table height with the most original and rare chess pieces. All bronze in polished and dark patina finish (32 pieces). The marble top, is a rare Belg...

Category

Vintage 1960s European Game Tables

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Brass, Bronze

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Collectible Limited Edition Chess Set Another Kingdom: Dichotomy by Yoomoota

Unavailable

H 3.15 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

Collectible Limited Edition Chess Set Another Kingdom: Dichotomy by Yoomoota

By Taras Yoom

Located in วัฒนา, TH

The collection consists of 21 chess sets, each crafted by hand with a combination of techniques. The manufacturing process involves fine-detailed 3D printing from photopolymer plasti...

Category

2010s Thai Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Mixed Media Limited Edition Chess Set Another Kingdom:Light Stage by Taras Yoom

Unavailable

H 3.15 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

Mixed Media Limited Edition Chess Set Another Kingdom:Light Stage by Taras Yoom

By Taras Yoom

Located in วัฒนา, TH

The collection consists of 21 chess sets, each crafted by hand with a combination of techniques. The manufacturing process involves fine-detailed 3D printing from photopolymer plasti...

Category

2010s Thai Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Alfred Van LoenLiberty vs Slavery Van Loen Bronze Abstract Chess Set Modernist Museum Sculpture, c.1960's

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H 21.5 in W 7 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 Slavery Dimensions: a) Joy-Tenderness H. 6 3/16 in. a...

Category

1960s Expressionist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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 acrylic with thin layers of translucent color.

Category

Vintage 1970s Games

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Abstract Chess Set For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic abstract chess set available at 1stDibs. Each abstract chess set for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, murano glass and brass. Find 3 options for an antique or vintage abstract chess set now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the abstract chess set you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An abstract chess set, designed in the modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Pino Signoretto, Silvino Lopeztovar and Novocastrian each produced at least one beautiful abstract chess set that is worth considering.

How Much is a Abstract Chess Set?

Prices for an abstract chess set start at $491 and top out at $18,000 with the average selling for $3,034.

Questions About Abstract Chess Set

Where is the oldest chess set?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Pieces 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 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A 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.
What is the name of the oldest European chess set?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
The 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.