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Chess Clock

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

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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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

George Nelson Chess Piece Clock
George Nelson Chess Piece Clock
H 14 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in
Rare Late-19th century English Chess Trophy Bracket Clock.
Located in Greenlawn, NY
‘432’. Notes: The clock was used as a trophy for the Sussex Chess Association. It was presented to
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Antique 1890s English Edwardian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Jaques London Victorian Faux Book Chessboard Staunton Pieces & Hardwood Clock
By Jaques of London, House of Staunton
Located in GB
set in the form of checkers pieces and lastly a Jacques of London Rosewood Chess clock A truly
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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Games

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Michael Graves Monopoly Set
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in New York, NY
design new versions of classic games beginning with a chess set in 2000 with inspiration from the famous
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Early 2000s Games

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Michael Graves Monopoly Set
Michael Graves Monopoly Set
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Moooi Small Sketched Collage Rug in Wool with Blind Hem by Joost van Bleiswijk
By Joost van Bleiswijk, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
work references iconic designs such as grandfather clocks, high-backed chairs, chess sets, and
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Moooi Large Sketched Collage Rug in Soft Yarn Polyamide by Joost van Bleiswijk
By Joost van Bleiswijk, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
work references iconic designs such as grandfather clocks, high-backed chairs, chess sets, and
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Moooi Large Sketched Collage Rug in Low Pile Polyamide by Joost van Bleiswijk
By Joost van Bleiswijk, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
work references iconic designs such as grandfather clocks, high-backed chairs, chess sets, and
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Moooi Small Sketched Collage Rug in Soft Yarn Polyamide by Joost van Bleiswijk
By Joost van Bleiswijk, Moooi
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work references iconic designs such as grandfather clocks, high-backed chairs, chess sets, and
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Moooi Small Sketched Collage Rug in Low Pile Polyamide by Joost van Bleiswijk
By Joost van Bleiswijk, Moooi
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work references iconic designs such as grandfather clocks, high-backed chairs, chess sets, and
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Moooi Large Sketched Collage Rug in Wool with Blind Hem by Joost van Bleiswijk
By Joost van Bleiswijk, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
work references iconic designs such as grandfather clocks, high-backed chairs, chess sets, and
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch More Carpets

Materials

Wool

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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
  • 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.