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Chess Chairs

The Chess Chair in Odessa Savanna by Sister by Studio Ashby
Located in London, GB
Inspired by the distinctive shapes of chess pieces, the Chess Swivel Chair is crafted as the ideal
Category

2010s British Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

The Chess Chair in Odessa Savanna by Sister by Studio Ashby
The Chess Chair in Odessa Savanna by Sister by Studio Ashby
$5,204 / item
H 31.89 in W 21.26 in D 19.3 in
19th Century Handmade English Chess Carved Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing handmade English chess chair is hand carved. The chair seat is hand webbing made from
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Wood, Hemp

19th Century Handmade English Chess Carved Chair
19th Century Handmade English Chess Carved Chair
$956 Sale Price
20% Off
H 34 in W 17 in D 16.5 in
Norwegian Aaslid Rocking Chair with Chess Pattern Seat
By Per Aaslid
Located in High Point, NC
This Norwegian "Aaslid" Rocking Chair with its striking chess-patterned seat epitomizes the
Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Birch

Italian Pair of Brass Chairs for Chess table
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Pair of Brass Chess Table Chairs. The legs are cast and intricately carved with floral and shell
Category

2010s Italian Other Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Italian Pair of  Brass Chairs for Chess table
Italian Pair of  Brass Chairs for Chess table
$3,151
H 15.75 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Chess Swivel Chair in Disa Lapis by Sister by Studio Ashby
Located in London, GB
Inspired by the distinctive shapes of chess pieces, the Chess Swivel Chair is crafted as the ideal
Category

2010s British Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Chess Swivel Chair in Disa Lapis by Sister by Studio Ashby
Chess Swivel Chair in Disa Lapis by Sister by Studio Ashby
$4,519 / item
H 31.89 in W 21.26 in D 19.3 in
Chess Swivel Chair in Disa Verdigris by Sister by Studio Ashby
Located in London, GB
With its unique design akin to chess pieces, the Chess Side Chair was imagined to be the perfect
Category

2010s British Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Chess Swivel Chair in Disa Verdigris by Sister by Studio Ashby
Chess Swivel Chair in Disa Verdigris by Sister by Studio Ashby
$4,519 / item
H 31.89 in W 21.26 in D 19.3 in
Anna Karlin Original Chess Stool, Shape D
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Like chess pieces dotted across a board, these sculptures can be placed throughout a room. Used as
Category

2010s American Side Chairs

Materials

Steel, Brass

Anna Karlin Original Chess Stool, Shape D
Anna Karlin Original Chess Stool, Shape D
$7,150 / item
H 17.75 in W 12.25 in D 12.25 in
Post Modern Italian Game Table with Integrated Chess Board and Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Game table with chairs, leather, faux leather, coated steel, chrome-plated steel, felt, laminate
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Game Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills Game Table & Chairs
By Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills Tessellated Stone Game Table & Pair of Chairs Chess
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Game Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble

Moooi Small Sketched Collage Rug in Wool with Blind Hem by Joost van Bleiswijk
By Moooi, Joost van Bleiswijk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
work references iconic designs such as grandfather clocks, high-backed chairs, chess sets, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Moooi Large Sketched Collage Rug in Soft Yarn Polyamide by Joost van Bleiswijk
By Moooi, Joost van Bleiswijk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
work references iconic designs such as grandfather clocks, high-backed chairs, chess sets, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch More Carpets

Materials

Yarn

Moooi Large Sketched Collage Rug in Wool with Blind Hem by Joost van Bleiswijk
By Moooi, Joost van Bleiswijk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
work references iconic designs such as grandfather clocks, high-backed chairs, chess sets, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Moooi Large Sketched Collage Rug in Low Pile Polyamide by Joost van Bleiswijk
By Moooi, Joost van Bleiswijk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
work references iconic designs such as grandfather clocks, high-backed chairs, chess sets, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch More Carpets

Materials

Polyester

Moooi Small Sketched Collage Rug in Low Pile Polyamide by Joost van Bleiswijk
By Moooi, Joost van Bleiswijk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
work references iconic designs such as grandfather clocks, high-backed chairs, chess sets, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch More Carpets

Materials

Polyester

Moooi Small Sketched Collage Rug in Soft Yarn Polyamide by Joost van Bleiswijk
By Moooi, Joost van Bleiswijk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
work references iconic designs such as grandfather clocks, high-backed chairs, chess sets, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch More Carpets

Materials

Yarn

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Chess Chair in Lee Jofa Fabric by Sister by Studio Ashby
Located in London, GB
With its unique design akin to chess pieces, the Chess Side Chair was imagined to be the perfect
Category

2010s European Swivel Chairs

Materials

Jacquard

19th Century Handmade English Chess Carved Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing handmade English chess chair is hand-carved. The chair seat is hand webbing made from
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Hemp, Wood

Anna Karlin Chess Armchair, Pony
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
Developed from the Chess series as a piece of functional sculpture. It keeps its clean lines and
Category

2010s American Chairs

Materials

Steel

Anna Karlin Chess Armchair, Pony
Anna Karlin Chess Armchair, Pony
H 29 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Set of 14 Elements 'Gli Scacchi' or 'Chess' by Mario Bellini for C&B/B&B, Italia
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 14 seating or table elements by Mario Bellini. As they are made of duraplum plastic, they can be used both as a seat and table. They resemble oversized children's building b...
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs

One Set Herman Miller Time Life Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
these chairs while he competed in the World Chess Championship in Reykjavik. When his opponent, Boris
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Saarinen Style Tulip Table and Chairs Ebony Chess Set
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
vintage, Mid-Century Modern tulip table and paired with two Saarinen style green padded chairs. Chess
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Aluminum

Paul McCobb "Connoisseur Collection" Chess Table and Chairs, C. 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Westport, CT
A rarely seen chess set designed by the Iconic Paul McCobb, circa 1950-1959. What makes the find
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Michele de Lucchi Chess Set
By Michele de Lucchi, Memphis Group
Located in Pasadena, CA
A full chess set featuring two chairs, a light-up Lucite table and chess board with chess pieces
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Memphis Group Living Room Sets

Materials

Iron, Metal

Michele de Lucchi  Chess Set
Michele de Lucchi  Chess Set
H 30 in W 24 in D 24 in
Late 19th Century Wooden Animal Inlay Table Set from Switzerland
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
is adorned with foliage and a chess board, the chairs are depicted with mountain goats, wooden inlays
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Napoleon III Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

One Set Herman Miller Time Life Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
settling into one of these chairs while he competed in the World Chess Championship in Reykjavik. When his
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Classic Time Life Lounge Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Executive lounge chair by Charles and Ray Eames. Original condition. Original grey leather with a
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Italian Coffee Table Chess Set and Chairs, c.1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
motif pair of curule chairs. Mid-century chess coffee table, chess set and matching chairs. Italian
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather, Gesso, Wood

Chess Table Set, Pair of 19th Century Mahogany Chairs and Walnut Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chess table set. A pair of 19th century mahogany chairs and a walnut table. Good for board games
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Game Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

1940s Marquetry Game Table With Chairs and Chess Set Crafted By Rafael L Alarcon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940's Marquetry Game Table With Chairs and Chess Set Crafted By Rafael L Alarcon A work of
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Game Tables

Materials

Wood

Notturno Intariso Casino Game Table Chairs Italian
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Table & 4 Chairs Games are Chess, Checkers, Roulette, Backgammon, and Cards Can also be used as a dining
Category

Vintage 1970s Game Tables

Materials

Mohair, Felt, Fruitwood, Lacquer

Nathan Anthony Chess Chairs in Orange Upholstery
By Nathan Anthony
Located in San Diego, CA
Nathan Anthony Chess swivel chairs feature a rear view open area with a slight pitch for enhanced
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Cotton

Eames Time Life Lobby Chair, circa 1970
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Woudrichem, NL
, chess grand master Bobby Fischer specifically requested the Eames executive chair while he competed in
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Time Life Lobby Chair, circa 1970
Eames Time Life Lobby Chair, circa 1970
H 29.93 in W 29.14 in D 29.14 in

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$290 / item
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Category

2010s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

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Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas / Memento Mori bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with masterfully carved hood & robes all from one...
Category

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Materials

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Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
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Category

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Materials

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Victorian 1880 Walnut & Hardwood Marquetry Inlaid Chess Games Table Ornate Legs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely small Victorian 1880 walnut & mahogany marquetry inlaid Chess games table A very good looking well made and function piece of furnit...
Category

Antique 1880s English High Victorian Game Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Victorian 1880 Walnut & Hardwood Marquetry Inlaid Chess Games Table Ornate Legs
Victorian 1880 Walnut & Hardwood Marquetry Inlaid Chess Games Table Ornate Legs
$1,388 Sale Price
25% Off
H 28.35 in W 23.63 in D 18.71 in
Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet
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Category

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Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet
Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet
$2,040 / item
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Bertil Fridhagen Cabinet Model Facett Produced by Bodafors in Sweden
By Bertil Fridhagen
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Category

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Materials

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Located in Milano, IT
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Category

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Materials

Metal, Brass

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$2,627 / item
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Materials

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Green Spatters Murano Glass Wall Sconces
$1,451 / item
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Category

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Set of four Slovenian Maple Continuous Arms Windsor chairs
Set of four Slovenian Maple Continuous Arms Windsor chairs
$2,989 / set
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Chess Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of chess chairs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct chess chairs — often made from wood, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. Find 9 antique and vintage chess chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 19 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Chess chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Chess chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but modern, mid-century modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made chess chairs over the years, but those made by Joost van Bleiswijk, Moooi and Rooms Studio are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Chess Chairs?

Prices for chess chairs start at $592 and top out at $50,000 with the average selling for $4,477.