Chess Set India
3L Shatranj Chess Set by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
3L Shatranj chess set by Madheke
Dimensions: W 54.8 D 54.8 H 9.5 cm
Materials: Leather, Metal
Category
2010s Indian Modern Game Boards
Materials
Brass, Nickel
The Raj Hand Painted India-British War 1857 Game Chess with Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Rare – 1987 Franklin Mint ‘The Raj’ Chess Set
"The RAJ" hand painted India-British War 1857
Category
20th Century Malaysian Anglo Raj Games
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Large Vintage Rajasthani / Indian Chess Set with Board
Located in San Diego, CA
Large hand carved vintage Rajasthani / Indian chess set with foldable wooden board, circa 1960s
Category
20th Century Indian Games
Materials
Resin, Wood
TJD 0.04 Carat Natural Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Chess King Pendant Necklace
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
king pendant is crafted from 14-karat white gold and features 21 single cut diamonds set in prong
Category
2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
TJD 0.03 Carat Natural Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Chess Knight Pendant Necklace
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
knight pendant is crafted from 14-karat white gold and features 22 single cut diamonds set in pave
Category
2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Coromandel Game Box, Hand Carved Chess, Backgammon, Checkers, Horse Race
Located in New York, NY
to reveal a hand carved chess set of cream and light red mounted on brass spires. There is a four
Category
Antique 19th Century British Regency Boxes and Cases
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H 7.37 in W 13.39 in D 8.67 in
Petite Bone Carving of an Indian Soldier
Located in Chicago, IL
charming figurine was likely originally a part of a bone chess set or a set of collectible toy soldiers.
Category
20th Century Indian Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Bone, Paint
1950s Anglo Indian Style Micro Mosaic Inlaid Jewelry Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
cases, and chess boards imported from India. Since Bombay became a center of making them, they became
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Fruitwood
Moorish Micro Mosaic Inlaid Jewelry Box
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
boxes, card cases, and chess boards imported from India. Since Bombay became a center of making them
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Agra Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wood
Middle Eastern Persian Micro Mosaic Khatam Inlaid Jewelry Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
boxes, card cases, and chess boards imported from India. Since Bombay became a center of making them
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Moorish Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Fruitwood
1950s Anglo Indian Micro Sadeli Mosaic Inlaid Jewelry Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, it has had a long history in India and the Middle East with early examples dating back to the 16th
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Moorish Decorative Boxes
Materials
Fruitwood, Bone
1920 Persian Khatam Kari Footed Wooden Circular Jewelry Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
variety of boxes, card cases, and chess boards. The fact is they emerged from a culture which had mastered
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Islamic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Micro Mosaic Moorish Inlaid Jewelry Pen Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
decoration on a variety of boxes, card cases, and chess boards imported from India. Since Bombay became a
Category
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes
Materials
Fruitwood
Anglo Indian Micro Sadeli Mosaic Inlaid Hexagonal Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
popular as a decoration on a variety of boxes, card cases, and chess boards imported from India. Since
Category
Early 20th Century Moorish Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Fruitwood
Fine Antique Micro Mosaic Indo Persian Moorish Inlaid Trinket Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
decoration on a variety of boxes, card cases, and chess boards imported from India. Since Bombay became a
Category
Early 20th Century Lebanese Islamic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Fruitwood
Indo-Persian Khatam Micro Mosaic Jewelry Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
boxes, card cases, and chess boards imported from India. Since Bombay became a center of making them
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Moorish Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
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Set/12 Ceramic Chess Pieces, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set of 12 Ceramic Chess Pieces, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
A luxurious chess set designed for the most sophisticated and ambitiou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
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White 1930s Glamour Bakelite Telephone by Bell Systems
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage white bakelite 1930s glamor telephone made by Bell Systems for the Western Electric company.
This phone is present in many Hollywood Glamor films of the 1930s.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Bakelite
Jaques London Victorian Faux Book Chessboard Staunton Pieces & Hardwood Clock
By Jaques of London, House of Staunton
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Victorian Antique Jaques of London faux leather folding book chessboard with the original Staunton Chess set dating to circa...
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Games
Materials
Leather, Hardwood, Boxwood
H 17.72 in W 3.55 in D 10.24 in
Pearl Royale 18K White Gold, Diamond, Sapphire and South Sea Pearl Chess Set
By Colin Burn Art
Located in Halls Head, Western Australia
The Pearl Royale chess set stands as one of the world’s finest jewelry artworks ever created. This masterpiece is hailed as the most valuable and opulent chess set in the world and l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Victorian Games
Materials
Gold
H 5.52 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Michael Graves Monopoly Set
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in New York, NY
The Monopoly game set designed by Michael Graves (b. 1934 Indianapolis, IN - 2015 Princeton, NJ) for Parker Brothers. Circa 2002.
Signed with Graves' signature incised in small m...
Category
Early 2000s Games
Materials
Wood
1950s Modernist Chess Set
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.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Chess Set #5606
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck chess set, originally designed in the 1950s.
Authorized re-edition of a design originally produced by Carl Auböck III. This set is handmade in the original Auböck works...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Iron, Nickel
1950s Ceramic Viking Chess Pieces 'One Piece Missing'
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s Ceramic hand painted Viking chess set. One piece missing.
Category
Vintage 1950s Games
Materials
Ceramic
Dali Chess Set
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Wilton, CT
Set of 32 polished and patinated-bronze chess pieces, 1966-70. Height varies from 38 mm; 1 1/2 inches to 85mm; 3 3/8 inches. Each piece signed on the underside, both kings numbered 7...
Category
1960s Surrealist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Wood Porn - A Wildly Classy Chess Set (Walnut and Sycamore)
Located in Durban, ZA
The game of chess is estimated to be some 1500 years old. It is hard to
imagine all the variations of pieces and boards created during that period.
I am exceptionally proud of our ...
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2010s South African Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Brass, Copper
Vintage 1970's Backgammon and Chess Set
Located in Doylestown, PA
Vintage 1970's backgammon and chess set depicting the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire, 1519-21..
Carved chessman portray the great Montezuma II and Aztec warriors defending ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Folk Art Game Boards
Materials
Stone
Weighted Wood Chess Set by John Jaques of London in Wood Box Kings, ca 1950
By Jaques of London
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good and complete English handmade wood "weighted" chess set game of 32 pieces, in its original box with a sliding lid, made by John Jaques of London and dating to the mid ...
Category
Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Wood
H 2.25 in W 7.8 in D 6 in
1960s Modernist Striking Chess Game Set Aluminum and Walnut Wood
By Austin Enterprises
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Modern chess game set in aluminum and walnut wood
Unmarked
Preowned vintage condition. Some pieces have been restored.
Refer to all images please.
Measures: 3 tall x 12 x...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Aluminum
Large Victorian Games Compendium in Hardwood Jointed Box with Many Games
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a high quality large Games Compendium, complete with many individual games in its original hardwood storage box with a hinged lid.
All the pieces are well made and complete....
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Games
Materials
Metal, Brass
No Reserve
H 3.5 in W 19.75 in D 9.5 in
Mid Century Rosewood Game Table
By Georg Petersens
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A stunning rosewood table by Georg Petersen of Denmark. The top flip to be used as a game table or as a table. Beautiful graining and color. We are including a large complete chess s...
Category
20th Century Danish Game Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Gucci Dual Deck of Playing Cards Game or Desk Accessory
By Gucci
Located in North Miami, FL
This never used boxed set of logo Gucci playing cards is vintage and Italian from the 1970s. It is 2 sets one in white and black for the back. One was unwrapped as how we purchased i...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Games
Materials
Paper
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English Staunton Style Fine Turned Chess Set with Provenance, circa 1870
By House of Staunton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Makes a great gift!
Aged chess sets such as this have been sold at Christies, England, circa 1870
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Games
Chess Set
Located in Houston, TX
. Natural bone and dyed red. The chess set is 19th century. Some repairs and age cracks. The king stands at
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ivory, Wood
Indian Emerald and Ruby Chess Set
Located in New Orleans, LA
Magnificent emeralds and rubies comprise this stunning Indian chess set. Carved with the utmost
Category
20th Century Indian Other Games
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Gold
Indian Vizagapatam Sandalwood and Horn Chess, Draughts and Backgammon Set
Located in London, by appointment only
A fine 19th century sandalwood and horn chess and backgammon set with hand turned ebonised
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
H 1.97 in W 18.9 in D 17.92 in
Anglo Indian Miniature Chess Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
quadripartite base and lion paw feet. The table includes a miniature ivory chess set and a sandalwood box with
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Games
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Horn, Ivory, Sandalwood
Multifunctional Table, Dressing, Chess, Writing Desk, Mahogany, 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
open and can be used as a backgammon or chess board, the other can be set up with an integrated mirror
Category
Antique Early 1800s German Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 30.32 in W 32.68 in D 20.48 in
Petite Bone Carving of an Indian Soldier
Located in Chicago, IL
charming figurine was likely originally a part of a bone chess set or a set of collectible toy soldiers.
Category
20th Century Indian Folk Art Toys
Materials
Bone, Paint
Petite Bone Carving of an Elephant Rider
Located in Chicago, IL
figurine was likely originally a part of a bone chess set or a set of collectible toy soldiers.
Category
20th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone, Paint
Petite Bone Carving of an Indian Soldier
Located in Chicago, IL
charming figurine was likely originally a part of a bone chess set or a set of collectible toy soldiers.
Category
20th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone, Paint
Petite Bone Carving of an Indian Soldier
Located in Chicago, IL
charming figurine was likely originally a part of a bone chess set or a set of collectible toy soldiers
Category
20th Century Indian Folk Art Toys
Materials
Bone, Paint
Petite Bone Carving of an Indian Soldier
Located in Chicago, IL
charming figurine was likely originally a part of a bone chess set or a set of collectible toy soldiers
Category
20th Century Indian Folk Art Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bone, Paint
Anglo Indian Micro Sadeli Mosaic Inlaid Jewelry Box
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
had a long history in India and the Middle East with early examples dating back to the 16th century
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Agra Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wood
Anglo Indian Vintage Micro Mosaic Inlaid Sadeli Box
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
chess boards imported from India. Since Bombay became a center of making them, they became known as
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Portrait of Jan van Reynegom (1584-1640) date 1612; Antique Oil Painting
Located in London, GB
faithful reflections of the sitter's own clothing and artists portrayed their clients in the manner set out
Category
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
H 30.71 in Dm 25.6 in
Midcentury Indian Chess Set with Solid Brass Chess Pieces
Located in San Francisco, CA
Midcentury chess set with solid brass chess pieces and wooden chess board with brass detailing
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Large Vizagapatam Chess Set with Elaborately Hand-Carved Bone Chess Pieces
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Vizagapatam chess set with elaborately ox bone hand-carved chess pieces.
The set was made in
Category
20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Games
Materials
Bone
Vintage Handmade Chess Set in Marble, Compact
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A wellmade small-sized chess games in natural stone / rainforest marble. The chess board doubles as
Category
Vintage 1970s Modern Games
Materials
Marble
Midcentury Bronze and Brass Inlay Indian Chess Set, circa 1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
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This is an original chess set made in India with solid bronze and solid brass chess pieces
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Games
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze
Mid-century Hand Carved Indian Chess Set with Original Carrying Case c. 1960s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Midcentury chess set with hand-carved bone chess pieces depicting various deities and wooden chess
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Games
Materials
Bone, Wood
H 3 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
Colonial Indian Copper Turkish Coffee Service
Located in Asheville, NC
This stunning eastern copper coffee service sits upon a hammered copper tray. The set includes a
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Tea Sets
Materials
Brass, Copper, Metal
19th Century Victorian Coromandel Games Compendium Chess Drafts
Located in London, GB
ebony chess set and with leather game boards inset into the underside of the lid.
It is not only a
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Games
Materials
Leather, Wood, Boxwood, Ebony
Anglo Indian Mother-of-Pearl Backgammon, Chess and Checkers Box with Game Pieces
Located in North Hollywood, CA
or chess board on the top, and a backgammon box in the interior.
This is a triple purpose game set
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Games
Materials
Bone, Fruitwood, Mother-of-Pearl
H 3.5 in W 20.25 in D 10.25 in
Antique Victorian Coromandel Games Compendium Chess Drafts Etc 19th Century
Located in London, GB
of wooden shakers, a full wooden chess set, and further areas with packs of cards, dice and other
Category
Antique 1860s English Games
Materials
Malachite, Brass
H 6.3 in W 12.6 in D 9.45 in
Large Vintage Anglo Indian Checkers Set
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Vizagapatam checkers set with backelite pieces and inlay board.
Fine and elegant Anglo-Indian
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Games
Materials
Fruitwood
Set of Four Petite Bone Carvings of Indian Soldiers
Located in Chicago, IL
pigments. The figurines were likely originally part of a bone chess set or a set of collectible toy
Category
20th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bone, Paint
Anglo Indian Micro Sadeli Mosaic Inlaid Box
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
had a long history in India and the Middle East with early examples dating back to the 16th century
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wood
Indo Persian Sadeli Micro Mosaic Bone Inlaid Decorative Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
became popular as a decoration on a variety of boxes, card cases, and chess boards imported from India
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Moorish Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Art Deco Ivory Chess Set
Located in London, GB
Both sides natural, one with applied back circles to the bases.
Please note: This chess set is
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Early 20th Century Indian Art Deco Games
Indian Ivory Chess Set, circa 1840
Located in London, GB
finials all on circular carved bases.
Two white pawns on different bases.
Please Note: This chess
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Antique Early 19th Century Indian Early Victorian Games
Materials
Ivory
Turned Ivory and Horn Chess Set with Inlaid Board
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A large Indian chess set, with all its pieces, made of horn and ivory with its original board with
Category
20th Century Indian Games
Materials
Horn, Ivory
19Th Century Anglo Indian Campaign Chess Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
full set of Staunton chess pieces and two pull out slides. The top of the table has ivory strapping
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Game Tables
Materials
Ivory, Mahogany
Verdura Inspired Maharajah Chess Piece Pin
Located in New York City, NY
bedecked these objects with odd jewelry components. We ordered replica chess sets from India and started to
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Antique Games Box - History of India
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A leather Games Box made to resemble 2 books when folded and stood on its end. These sets are
Category
20th Century English Games
Materials
Leather
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the chess set India you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each chess set India for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fruitwood and hardwood. Find 15 options for an antique or vintage chess set India now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a chess set India — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right chess set India, those designed in folk art and modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made chess set India over the years, but those crafted by Rajhastani are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Chess Set India?
A chess set India can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $650, while the lowest priced sells for $88 and the highest can go for as much as $15,087.
Questions About Chess Set India
- Where is the oldest chess set?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Pieces 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023The 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.