What does a chess clock do?

Chess clocks are used primarily to make sure that a player does not overly delay the game. By keeping track of the time spent for each player's move, the total time is tracked.

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Mid-Century, Bakelite, Chess Clock Timer from Chronotechna, 1950 's

$823

H 5.12 in W 8.67 in D 2.56 in

Mid-Century, Bakelite, Chess Clock Timer from Chronotechna, 1950 's

Located in Vienna, Austria

This Chess Clock Timer was produced in the 1950's by Cronotechna in Šternberk, Czechoslovakia. The

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George Nelson Chess Piece Clock

$6,950

H 14 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in

George Nelson Chess Piece Clock

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rare model #2251 chess piece table clock designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller Clock Company

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Jaques London Victorian Faux Book Chessboard Staunton Pieces & Hardwood Clock

$8,115

H 17.72 in W 3.55 in D 10.24 in

Jaques London Victorian Faux Book Chessboard Staunton Pieces & Hardwood Clock

By Jaques of London, House of Staunton

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

set in the form of checkers pieces and lastly a Jacques of London Rosewood Chess clock A truly

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James de Wulf Concrete Deco Chess Table

$12,000 / item

H 31 in W 45 in D 21 in

James de Wulf Concrete Deco Chess Table

By James de Wulf

Located in Paia, HI

hold the clock and chess pieces. A balanced beauty, serving style and intention.

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2010s American Game Tables

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Concrete

James de Wulf Concrete Deco Chess Table

$13,600 / item

H 31 in W 45 in D 21 in

James de Wulf Concrete Deco Chess Table

By James de Wulf

Located in Paia, HI

hold the clock and chess pieces. A balanced beauty, serving style and intention.

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2010s American Game Tables

Materials

Concrete

James de Wulf Concrete Deco Chess Table - Available Now

$12,000 / item

H 31 in W 45 in D 21 in

James de Wulf Concrete Deco Chess Table - Available Now

By James de Wulf

Located in Paia, HI

hold the clock and chess pieces. A balanced beauty, serving style and intention.

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2010s American Game Tables

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Concrete

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Chess Players After Moritz Retzsch Painting & Clock

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

two figures playing chess while an angel observes. The painting is set with a clock and sliding wood

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Antique 19th Century Wall Clocks

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Brass, Enamel

Antique English Coromandel Turntable Tantalus by George Betjemann

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H 13.19 in W 16.34 in D 6.7 in

Antique English Coromandel Turntable Tantalus by George Betjemann

By Fattorini & Sons 1, George Betjemann & Sons

Located in Northampton, GB

of his sons. In 1883, the firm made the first ever chess clock comprising two linked pendulum clocks

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1950s Chess Clock Chronotechna, Czechoslovakia

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H 5.52 in W 8.67 in D 2.37 in

1950s Chess Clock Chronotechna, Czechoslovakia

By Chronotechna

Located in Praha, CZ

- Czechoslovakia chess clock from 1950 by Prim Chronotechna. - The case is from bakelite. - Both

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Bakelite

Vintage, Midcentury, Bakelite, Chess Clock Timer from Chronotechna, 1950s

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H 5.12 in W 8.67 in D 2.56 in

Vintage, Midcentury, Bakelite, Chess Clock Timer from Chronotechna, 1950s

By Chronotechna

Located in Vienna, Austria

This chess clock timer, was produced in the 1950s by Chronotechna in Sternberg, the Czech Republic

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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco More Clocks

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Glass, Bakelite

Chess Clock by Teodomiro Dal Negro Fabbrica Carte da Gioco S.r.l. 1970s

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H 3.15 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in

Chess Clock by Teodomiro Dal Negro Fabbrica Carte da Gioco S.r.l. 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Chess Clock is a design object realized by Teodomiro Dal Negro Fabbrica Carte da Gioco S.r.l

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Vintage 1970s Italian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Old 1950’s small German BHB Chess Clock Bakelite

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H 3.15 in W 5.91 in D 1.58 in

Old 1950’s small German BHB Chess Clock Bakelite

Located in Hoogeveen, NL

Beautiful old working BHB tournament chess clock from the 1950s, brown flamed Bakelite. Small in

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Vintage 1950s German Games

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Metal

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$199,130

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Grand 19th Century English Marine Painting in Stunning Light

By John Wilson Ewbank

Located in London, GB

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Antique Silver Artist’s Paint Box by Harry Atkin Sheffield 1892

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Postmodern Howard Miller George Nelson 1984 Olympus Table Clock "Tempo 21"

$1,250

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Postmodern Howard Miller George Nelson 1984 Olympus Table Clock "Tempo 21"

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Kansas City, MO

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$245,503

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By LINLEY London

Located in London, GB

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$16,712 / item

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Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires

By Diego Mardegan

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

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Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue

$1,250 / item

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By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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$115,932

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Located in London, GB

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Custom Walnut Game Table with Ebony Backgammon and Chess Table

$6,515 / item

H 29 in W 30 in D 24 in

Custom Walnut Game Table with Ebony Backgammon and Chess Table

Located in New York, NY

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Shell Dining Chair, Linen Schwarzwald Dedar, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland

$1,186 / item

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Shell Dining Chair, Linen Schwarzwald Dedar, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

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Mid-Century Steel Chess or Checkers Game Table, 1970s

$2,850

H 29.5 in Dm 36 in

Mid-Century Steel Chess or Checkers Game Table, 1970s

By Paul Evans

Located in Miami, FL

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IMPORTANT MUSEUM QUALITY ANTIQUE 1680 TO 1720 GERMAN SiLVER SAFE STRONGBOX

$163,669

H 33.86 in W 35.04 in D 20.48 in

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Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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Ceramic Circular Chandelier by Olivia Cognet

$26,049 / item

H 9.85 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in

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By Olivia Cognet

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

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Dama Contemporary and Customizable Card Table with Inserted Marketed Chessboard

$4,943 / item

H 30 in W 40 in D 40 in

Dama Contemporary and Customizable Card Table with Inserted Marketed Chessboard

By Luísa Peixoto

Located in PT

Contemporary card table in laurel wood with inserted marketed chessboard by Luísa Peixoto. Bespoke / Customizable Identical shapes with different sizes and finishings. All RAL color...

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2010s Portuguese Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Bronze

Clairtone Project G2 Series T11 Console Stereo System & Garrard Turntable

$30,000

H 24.25 in W 78.5 in D 9.25 in

Clairtone Project G2 Series T11 Console Stereo System & Garrard Turntable

By Clairtone

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

On offer is a rare completely original Clairtone G2 Series Home Stereo System from 1966 featuring two distinct exotic wooden boxes one that houses the tuner and the turntable both pr...

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Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

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19th Century Steel and Sterling Silver Malaysian Dagger

$2,200

H 20.5 in W 0.5 in D 4 in

19th Century Steel and Sterling Silver Malaysian Dagger

Located in Miami, FL

19th century sterling silver Malaysian Dagger. Original carved mahogany wood handle. Sterting silver carved crown. Damascene steel. The kris is an asymmetrical dagger with distincti...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malaysian Malayer Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Mahogany

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Chess Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the chess clock you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and brass, every chess clock was constructed with great care. There are 3 variations of the antique or vintage chess clock you’re looking for, while we also have 6 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a chess clock — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A chess clock is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one chess clock that is appealing in its simplicity, but Joost van Bleiswijk, Moooi and Michael Graves (b.1934) produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Chess Clock?

Prices for a chess clock can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $990 and can go as high as $7,578, while the average can fetch as much as $3,997.

Questions About Chess Clock

What does a chess clock do?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Chess clocks are used primarily to make sure that a player does not overly delay the game. By keeping track of the time spent for each player's move, the total time is tracked.