What is the best chess board?

Chess boards are made from different types of material – it is really a matter of preference. Materials such as wood, ivory, glass, plastic, clay, stone, and various metals have been used over time to create chess boards. An assortment of antique and vintage chessboards is available on 1stDibs.

Chess Board

“Bouquet Of Peonies With A Pipe” By René Sierrel, Oil On Cardboard, circa 1943

$1,905

H 19.69 in W 14.97 in D 0.6 in

“Bouquet Of Peonies With A Pipe” By René Sierrel, Oil On Cardboard, circa 1943

Located in Paris, FR

chess or checkers board in the background. Antique custom wood framing with colored patina orange

Category

Early 20th Century French Paintings

Materials

Paint

Fine French Art Deco Palisander Game Table by Jules Leleu

$17,500

H 29.93 in W 30.71 in D 30.71 in

Fine French Art Deco Palisander Game Table by Jules Leleu

By Jules Leleu

Located in Long Island City, NY

With a removable and reversible top, one side featuring a marquetry chess / checker board, and the

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Game Tables

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Export Nesting Games Tables, Set of Four, Mid 19th Century, China

$6,200 / set

H 28 in W 20 in D 14 in

Chinese Export Nesting Games Tables, Set of Four, Mid 19th Century, China

Located in Austin, TX

folds open. One side features a chess or checkers board. The squares of alternating black lacquer and

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Nesting Tables and Stack...

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Regency Flip Top Chessboard Games Table

$4,850

H 30.5 in W 21.5 in D 15.75 in

19th Century English Regency Flip Top Chessboard Games Table

Located in Forney, TX

marquetry, banding inlay and intricate checkered cross-banded inlay throughout. Having a chess / checkers

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Game Tables

Materials

Leather, Satinwood, Walnut

Mid-20th Century Argentine Wooden Desk/Game Table with Chessboard by Comte S.A.

$8,000

H 29.5 in W 33.5 in D 26 in

Mid-20th Century Argentine Wooden Desk/Game Table with Chessboard by Comte S.A.

By Comte S.A.

Located in North Miami, FL

Mid-20th century argentine wooden desk/game table with chess and backgammon board by Comte S.A. By

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Superb Bookmatch Olivewood Console, Game Table and Writing Desk, circa 1975

$18,500

H 29.5 in W 46.5 in D 23 in

Superb Bookmatch Olivewood Console, Game Table and Writing Desk, circa 1975

Located in Atlanta, GA

legs made of thick planks of museum quality Lucite. The top may be flipped to use as a chess or checker

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Lucite, Olive

19th Century English William IV Period Mahogany Games Table Sewing Stand

$2,500

H 29.75 in W 20 in D 18 in

19th Century English William IV Period Mahogany Games Table Sewing Stand

Located in Forney, TX

a chair side table, sofa end table, hall console, chess game board, parlor lamp stand, bedside

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Game Tables

Materials

Iron

Linley Classic Games Table

$45,299 / item

H 29.93 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in

Linley Classic Games Table

Located in London, GB

stringing’s. The top features a reversible chess board / card table (whose surface is line with green baize

Category

2010s British Game Tables

Materials

Ebony, Walnut

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Chess Board For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic chess board available at 1stDibs. Each chess board for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, stone and marble. There are 147 variations of the antique or vintage chess board you’re looking for, while we also have 8 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer chess board, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right chess board, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Victorian and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made chess board over the years, but those crafted by Arval Argenti Valenza, Orfeo Quagliata and Austin Enterprises are often thought to be among the most beautiful.