Chess Set Paper
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Mid-Century Chess Set by Robert Rosenwald
Located in Brooklyn, NY
chess sets in his life, including four sets that were featured on the cover of Chess Review magazine
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Paper
Chess Set Watercolor by Zev Daniel Harris
Located in Pasadena, CA
Intriguing watercolor of a chess board with three elaborate pieces: the king, the queen and the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
Chess Set Watercolor #3 by Zev Daniel Harris
By Daniel "Zev" Harris 1
Located in Pasadena, CA
Elegant watercolor of a chess board and pieces, by Zev Harris.
Framed in a cerused walnut frame
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper, Wood
Framed Chess Set Watercolor #2 by Zev Daniel Harris
By Daniel "Zev" Harris 1
Located in Pasadena, CA
Whimsical watercolor of a chess board and pastel colored pieces, signed by the artist.
Framed in a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper, Walnut
F. Lanier Graham Chess Set for MoMA
By Josef Hartwig
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist chess set in walnut and korina (white limba) wood by American sculptor, museum curator
Category
Vintage 1960s American Minimalist Games
Materials
Plastic, Wood, Paper
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Chess Set Paper For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the chess set paper you’re looking for. Each chess set paper for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, paper and porcelain. Find 19 options for an antique or vintage chess set paper now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect chess set paper — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A chess set paper made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one chess set paper that is appealing in its simplicity, but Georges Bastard, Marcel Duchamp and Jaques of London produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Chess Set Paper?
The average selling price for a chess set paper at 1stDibs is $4,155, while they’re typically $265 on the low end and $12,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Chess Set Paper
- 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.