American Boxed Chess
Hand-woven wool rug "Chess" by Stoppani Juan + Legavre Jean-Yves
By Juan Stoppani & Jean-Yves Legavre
Located in Kathmandu, NP
Adapted from the original artwork by Juan Stoppani & Jean-Yves Legavre, Chess, 2019.
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Hand-woven wool rug "Lady Colmegna Chess Rug" by Victoria Colmegna
By Victoria Colmegna
Located in Kathmandu, NP
Adapted from the original design by Victoria Colmegna, Lady Colmegna Chess Rug, 2020.
Limited
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2010s Argentine Modern North and South American Rugs
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Late Baroque Games Box Chess Backgammon Decorated with Rich Wooden Interior.
Located in Knivsta, SE
A beautiful Late Baroque Box used for Chess/Backgammon and Nine Men’s Morris Game pieces. Rich
Category
Antique Late 17th Century European Baroque Games
Materials
Birch, Olive, Walnut
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H 5.32 in W 20.08 in D 17.52 in
Chess South American Beaver Castorino Luxury Fur Pillow Cushion by Muchi Decor
By Muchi Decor by LA-RI S.r.l.
Located in Poviglio, IT
A south American beaver cushion with a very soft pile and a generous size, combining creamy-white
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Other
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 5.91 in
Michael Graves Postmodern Chess and Checkers Set
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in North Hollywood, CA
checkers set.
Maple wood chess and checkers set with board and box by famed architect Michael Graves
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Games
Materials
Resin, Wood
Mid-Century Chess Set by Robert Rosenwald
Located in Brooklyn, NY
shown at the Whitney, among many other institutions. A chess enthusiast, Rosenwald designed multiple
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Paper
Game of Chess and Checkers Designed by the Architect Antonella Fonda
By Alfons Bach
Located in Foggia, FG
Game of chess and checkers designed by the architect Antonella Fonda.
Chess and checkers have been
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Vintage 1980s Italian American Classical More Desk Accessories
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Michael Graves Post-modern Chess / Checkers Set Board Game and Pieces
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in Miami, FL
original post-modern Michael Graves(1934-) chess and checkers set. The box and board are made from maple
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1990s American Post-Modern Games
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Maple
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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Antique Late 19th Century Hand-Carved Bone Small Size Chess Pieces for Travelers
Located in Lisse, NL
, unfortunately this set is not available to our American clients.
Our price for this small and very pretty chess
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Antique Late 19th Century European Games
Materials
Bone
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H 2.95 in Dm 1.1 in
Early 19th Century American Double Sided Games Board
Located in Incline Village, NV
one side is the proverbial 64 square (English/ American version) of chess or checkers; and on the
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Antique 1830s American Folk Art Game Boards
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Wood
Michael Graves Monopoly Set
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in New York, NY
underside.
Features a cherry-finished wood box that opens up to a game board, with a built-in, pull-out
Category
Early 2000s Games
Materials
Wood
F. Lanier Graham Chess Set for MoMA
By Josef Hartwig
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist chess set in walnut and korina (white limba) wood by American sculptor, museum curator
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Vintage 1960s American Minimalist Games
Materials
Plastic, Wood, Paper
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Antique Carrom Large Wooden Game Board Double-Sided No. 1 Archarena Style 'E'
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Tiger Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Table
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Located in Port Hope, ON
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Located in Umberleigh, Devon
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Located in Seattle, WA
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Located in Hopewell, NJ
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Located in Oxfordshire, GB
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Located in Topeka, KS
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Located in Atlanta, GA
constructed of zinc. It measures 24" H x 22.75" W x 6.75" D and is priced at $300.
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Vintage Red and Cream Bakelite Chess Pieces Set
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage chess set bakelite butterscotch and red 3" King.
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Austin Cox Chess Set for Alcoa
By Austin Enterprises
Located in Chicago, IL
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American Boxed Chess For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the American boxed chess you’re looking for. Each American boxed chess for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and aluminum. Your living room may not be complete without an American boxed chess — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An American boxed chess, designed in the mid-century modern or neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made American boxed chess has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Michael Graves (b.1934), Alcoa Aluminum and ALCOA are consistently popular.
How Much is an American Boxed Chess?
Prices for an American boxed chess start at $275 and top out at $7,995 with the average selling for $2,080.
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