Chess Clock
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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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bakelite
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
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
H 3.15 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in
George Nelson Chess Piece Clock
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare model #2251 chess piece table clock designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller Clock Company
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
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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
Category
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Materials
Leather, Hardwood, Boxwood
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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.
Category
2010s American Game Tables
Materials
Concrete
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.
Category
2010s American Game Tables
Materials
Concrete
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.
Category
2010s American Game Tables
Materials
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass, Enamel
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Art Deco More Clocks
Materials
Bakelite
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco More Clocks
Materials
Glass, Bakelite
H 5.12 in W 8.67 in D 2.56 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
Category
Vintage 1950s German Games
Materials
Metal
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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 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Chess 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.