Where is the oldest chess set?

Pieces from the oldest known chess set are on display at the State Museum of Culture History of Uzbekistan in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The seven figurines are known as the Afrasiab chessmen and date back to the 6th to 8th centuries. Shop a range of antique chess sets on 1stDibs.

What is a gilded chess set?

A gilded chess set is a game set that includes a board and chess pieces that are highly decorative. Traditionally, the word gilded indicates something covered in gold. However, for chess sets, it can describe any pieces that feature decorative embellishments, such as carvings or inlays. You'll find a selection of antique and vintage chess sets on 1stDibs.

What is the name of the oldest European chess set?

The name of the oldest European chess set is the Venafro Chess Set. Experts estimate that artisans produced the set sometime between 885 to 1017 CE, and archaeologists discovered it in a Roman tomb in 1932. On 1stDibs, find a variety of chess sets from some of the world’s top sellers.

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Blu Marble and Art Glass Chess Game Set, Italy, circa 1960s

$2,800

H 0.7 in W 17 in D 17 in

Blu Marble and Art Glass Chess Game Set, Italy, circa 1960s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An Italian marble and art glass chess game set, circa 1960s, Italy. Marble game board has a beautiful rare blue marble colors that include: white, and a marble combo of white/blue/gr...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Marble

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Chess set + board 70s altuglas steel bronze Mario Vento Mid Century Italie 1970

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H 2.37 in W 12.6 in D 11.42 in

Chess set + board 70s altuglas steel bronze Mario Vento Mid Century Italie 1970

Located in Paris, FR

Chess set and board/base. . Mario VenChess set and board, 1970 / 1980. . Plexiglas top, polished steel and bronze parts. . Superb condition, unique design. . Dimensions : Plateau : ...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Bronze, Steel

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20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Chess Board, Chess Game Red Jasper, Marble

$35,933

H 9.06 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Chess Board, Chess Game Red Jasper, Marble

By Arval Argenti Valenza

Located in VALENZA, IT

Sterling silver bi-color chessboard and chess game in "Florence" style. The chessboard is in molten silver with red jasper and white color marble The work was engraved with the anc...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Renaissance Sterling Silver

Materials

Marble, Sterling Silver

1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971

$164,868

H 110.24 in W 127.56 in D 127.56 in

1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971

By Carlo Zappa

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

here we offer one of 2 bangas, with black interior. the second one with light grey interior is offered in another listing. a banga shows ways in which we could live more sustainably...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Architectural Elements

Materials

Fiberglass

Chess Set from USA

$5,600

H 4 in W 16.75 in D 16.75 in

Chess Set from USA

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A modernist chess set in chrome-plated brass with a vintage cork board. The pieces are differentiated by having either a smooth polished finish or a subtle ripple texture.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Brass

Colorful Lucite Chess Set by Charles Hollis Jones, USA circa 1960s

$4,450

H 4 in W 17 in D 15.75 in

Colorful Lucite Chess Set by Charles Hollis Jones, USA circa 1960s

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rare and visually striking Lucite chess set designed by Charles Hollis Jones, a celebrated American designer known for his innovative work with acrylic and Lucite. Created circa 19...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

$4,776

H 25.01 in Dm 10.24 in

Giant Hand Carved Wood Chess Set Tallest Piece Beautiful Timber Patina

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely well crafted Giant Chess Set in hand carved hardwood A truly stunning and exquisitely made set, the whites (which are actually bro...

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20th Century European Country Games

Materials

Hardwood

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