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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. LALANA RUGS
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2010s Argentine Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

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

Materials

Wool

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
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Antique Late 17th Century European Baroque Games

Materials

Birch, Olive, Walnut

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

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
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Paper

Mid-Century Chess Set by Robert Rosenwald
Mid-Century Chess Set by Robert Rosenwald
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H 2 in W 3.5 in D 8 in
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

Materials

Brass

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
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

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Nutwood, Bakelite

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

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

Materials

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
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Early 2000s Games

Materials

Wood

Michael Graves Monopoly Set
Michael Graves Monopoly Set
H 3 in W 16 in D 16 in
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

F. Lanier Graham Chess Set for MoMA
F. Lanier Graham Chess Set for MoMA
H 6.25 in W 4.25 in D 2 in

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Located in Hanover, MA
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Fine Antique Micro Mosaic Indo Persian Moorish Inlaid Trinket Box
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Antique Carrom Large Wooden Game Board Double-Sided No. 1 Archarena Style 'E'
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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Tiger Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Table
Located in East Hampton, NY
This is a truly special piece with rich wood grain in Tiger Maple. Four sturdy columns with a large single drawer. Retains original wood casters for easy movement. This can be floate...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Tiger Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Table
Tiger Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Table
H 30.5 in W 48 in D 28 in
Stunning Plexiglass Light Sculpture in the Style of Ugo La Pietra, 1970, Italy
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Italian Design Contemporary Pair of Brutalist Cast Bronze Sculpture Wall Lights
Located in New York, NY
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2010s Italian Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces

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1920 Persian Khatam Kari Footed Wooden Circular Jewelry Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Late 19th c. early 20th c. Persian Footed Wooden Round Jewelry Box. Antique rare in round shape large Persian wooden box with marquetry called "Sadeli" or "Khatam Kari" with exquisit...
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Chippendale Tiger Maple Armchair with Spanish Feet American Circa 1760
Located in Hudson, NY
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Wall Light by Poliarte
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Located in New York, NY
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Wall Light by Poliarte
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Antique English Pembroke Games Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
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American Folk Art Game Board Chess Checker Board
Located in Wallkill, NY
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Red, Black and Ochre White Painted Folding Backgammon Game Board, ca 1870-1890
Located in York County, PA
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Located in Greenwich, CT
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American Boxed Chess Set 'Chess-Nuts' by Invento for Hammacher Schlemmer.
By Invento Products, Hammacher Schlemmer, Gem Precision
Located in Port Hope, ON
This complete American Mid Century 'Chess-Nuts' chess set contains pieces entirely constructed
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Games

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Cased Regency Style Boxwood Chess Set, circa 1920
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A lovely cased boxwood chess set in the Regency style, presented in their original felt lined and
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Vintage 1920s Central American Regency More Dining and Entertaining

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Cased Regency Style Boxwood Chess Set, circa 1920
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American Folding Card Table with Checkerboard
Located in Seattle, WA
An American folding chess and game table decorated with foil paper from the interior lining paper
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Vintage 1930s American Card Tables and Tea Tables

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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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Chess and Backgammon Board
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
of the box entitled: Hist. of America Vol 1 & 2. The interior has a backgammon board made of cream
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Vintage 1920s Games

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Chess and Backgammon Board
Chess and Backgammon Board
H 15.16 in W 2.76 in D 8.67 in
Witco Tiki Island Style King & Queen Chess Pair Carved Wall Hanging Sculptures
By Witco
Located in Topeka, KS
and Queen chess red cedar carved wall hangings. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are
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Selection of Cocktail and Bar Accessories
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Vintage Red and Cream Bakelite Chess Pieces Set
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Games

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Located in Chicago, IL
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Games

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Aluminum

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Michael Graves Postmodern Chess and Checkers Set
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Games

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Games

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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.