Vintage Black and White Marble Chess Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage late 1970’s complete chess set of black and white marble in a velvet box with a padded and fitted interior. Great quality!
Marble
Sold|$3,500
Paul Evans Modern Chess Set Game Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Wayne, NJ
This is a rare Paul Evans chess gaming set. It includes the table and playing pieces. The table is 32" square and 29" high. Includes beautiful wood chess pieces. The top is believed ...
Brass
Sold|$1,600
Austin Cox for Alcoa Modernist Chess Set
By ALCOA
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
An innovative and attractive chess set by Austin Coxfor Alcoa. Each piece is comprised of nicely weighted aluminum and are distinguished by a black coating on the sides. The set is s...
Sold|$3,850
Lucite and Aluminum Chess Set, circa 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Lucite and aluminum chess set designed and manufactured in the 1970s. The set is very well designed, the chess board is raised and is made from a combination of aluminum, ...
Aluminum
Hand Carved Wood and Leather Chess Set
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Intricately hand-carved wooden chess with leather game board. King piece measures 4.25" high.
Leather, Wood
Sold|$3,500
1960S Italian Chess set in Patinated Bronze.
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Striking Italian bronze chess set was modeled after Etruscan bronze sculptures produced in the Umbro-Sabellian area around the 5th century BC. The figures are fully armored and read...
Brass, Bronze
1962 Aluminum Chess Set by Austin Enterprises
By Austin Enterprises
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A spectacular aluminum chess set designed by Austin Cox for Austin Enterprises in 1962. The set is stored and displayed in a wall mountable walnut case with a blue acrylic cover. All...
Aluminum
Frederick Weinberg, Chess Set and Board, 1970s
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb chess set by the artist and designer Frederick Weinberg (1922-1970).
Marble, Bronze
Sold|$3,200
Original Vintage 1966 Austin Cox Chess Set
By Austin Enterprises
Located in North Miami, FL
Marked Austin Enterprises to the bottom of every piece, this wonderful vintage aluminum chess game set from 1966 comes in its original box. The box can be hung on the wall (see im...
Aluminum
Sold|$2,990
Modernist Chess Set #5606 by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
A chessboard made from black and natural leather with 32 nickel pieces. Designed in the 1950s by Carl Auböck. Made in Vienna.
Nickel
Sold|$2,990
Modernist Chess Set #5606 by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
A chessboard made from black and natural leather with 32 nickel pieces. Designed in the 1950s by Carl Auböck. Made in Vienna.
Nickel
Sold|$2,990
Modernist Chess Set #5606 by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
A chessboard made from black and natural leather with 32 nickel pieces. Designed in the 1950s by Carl Auböck. Made in Vienna.
Nickel
Sold|$2,990
Modernist Chess Set #5606 by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
A chessboard made from black and natural leather with 32 nickel pieces. Designed in the 1950s by Carl Auböck. Made in Vienna.
Nickel
Sold|$2,990
Modernist Chess Set #5606 by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
A chessboard made from black and natural leather with 32 nickel pieces. Designed in the 1950s by Carl Auböck. Made in Vienna.
Nickel
Austin Cox Modernist Aluminum Chess Set, 1962
By Austin Enterprises
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A nice modernist design. They are little pieces of sculpture, and can even look great in the box atop a dresser as a piece of art. Made of cast aluminum with handmade walnut box. ...
Aluminum
Wooden Pierre Cardin Chess Set and Backgammon Board
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Astoria, NY
French 1970s mid-century wooden Pierre Cardin chess set and backgammon board.
Wood
Sold|$15,000
Asprey White and Yellow Gold Marble Chess Set
By Asprey International Limited
Located in New York City, NY
Very fine and rare chess set by Asprey, circa 1960s. The set features 32 9k yellow and white gold pieces with a marble board. Comes with its own carrying case. Hallmarks: A.C.Co....
White Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Lucite Chess Set by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning chess set designed by the Lucite master, Charles Hollis Jones. The set is from the mid-1960s and is in very good original condition, the board has a few surface scratches a...
Vintage Red and Cream Bakelite Chess Pieces Set
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage chess set bakelite butterscotch and red 3" King. A rather rare set of E. S. Lowe Bakelite Staunton Chessmen, 3" King, with a 1-1/4" diameter base, pawn is 1.75" Butterscotch...
Bakelite
Medieval Chess Set by Duncan on Onyx Board
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful medieval style chess set with onyx chessboard. The ceramic chess pieces are made by Duncan and are hand painted, they range from 3" high (pawns) to 4.5" high (king) and are...
Onyx
Sold|$2,750
Chess Set by Austin Cox for ALCOA, 1962
Located in Washington, DC
An excellent example of the Austin Cox aluminum designed chess set for ALCOA. Chess set is complete with the hard to find original chess board. This set has been hung on the wall for...
Aluminum
Modernist Bauhaus Chess Set designed by Josef Hartwig
By Josef Hartwig
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modernist Chess Set, originally designed by Josef Hartwig for the Bauhaus in 1923, this example is from a limited edition made for the Museum of Modern Art in 1974. This design is in...
Pearwood
Vintage marble with brass chess set by Chiellini , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Vintage marble with brass chess set by Chiellini , 1970s
Marble
Travertine and Brass Modernist Chess Set Vintage Italian
Located in North Miami, FL
This amazing and dual Italian vintage travertine and brass vintage chess set is now so modern. The players are all travertine and have polished brass modernist tips. It has an earthy...
Travertine, Brass
Carl Auböck Set of Chess Pieces, Austria, 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck chess Pieces, Austria, 1960s.
Brass
Sold|$1,250
Vintage Asian Hand carved Chess Set in Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Asian Hand carved Soap stone chess set in box. The wooden box fold with the front hand carved and closing with a lion head design. The board folds up for easy storage. Gree...
Soapstone
A Chess Set by Hans Teppich, Israel Circa 1950
By Hans Teppich
Located in New York, NY
A testament to Hans Teppich’s craftsmanship, this chess set is not only a functional game but also a work of art, embodying mid-20th-century Israeli design and a deep appreciation fo...
Brass
Set of three Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' Chess pieces
By B&B Italia
Located in London, GB
Italian architect Mario Bellini is well known for creating powerful, thoughtful and creative pieces of design. The Gli Chess series works both as modular tables or seating. The versi...
Plastic
Vintage Set of Oversized Hand Carved Wooden Chess Pieces
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage set of oversized hand carved wooden chess pieces, circa 1970s. The pawns measure 4.5"H x 2.25"D "; the king measures 9"H x 2.25"D. Very nice high quality set!
Wood
Arthur Elliott for ANRI "Universum" Space Age Chess Set
By ANRI
Located in Skokie, IL
ANRI "Universum" Space Age Walnut and Maple Chess Set A strikingly modern "Universum" or Space Age chess set made in Italy by ANRI. The set is contained in a finely crafted wooden c...
Brass
Modernist Austin Cox Vintage Aluminum Chess Set in Original Case
Located in San Diego, CA
Midcentury chess set by Austin Cox and manufactured by ALCOA. The chess pieces fit into walnut box with a blue plexiglass front which can be mounted on a wall. Each piece is stamped...
Aluminum
Vintage Italian Malachite Large Chess Set with Meta Pieces 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Vintage Italian Malachite Large Chess Set from the 1960s is a captivating masterpiece of craftsmanship. The chessboard, made from luxurious malachite, exudes a rich green hue, wh...
Malachite, Brass
Handmade Alabaster Chess Set, Sky Blue & White, Italian Art, 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous sky blue and white chess set in Volterra alabaster handmade. Made in Italy. The items are in excellent condition. This chess set is stunning a true piece of modern ar...
Alabaster
1970s White and Blue Chess Set in Volterra Alabaster Handmade
Located in Milano, IT
1970s elegant white and blue chess set in Volterra Alabaster handmade. Made in Italy, the items are in excellent condition. This chess set is gorgeous. So rare to find in these colo...
Alabaster
1970s White and Blue Chess Set in Volterra Alabaster Handmade
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Elegant white and blue chess set in Volterra alabaster handmade. Made in Italy, the items are in excellent condition. This chess set is gorgeous. So rare to find in these color...
Alabaster
1970s White and Blue Chess Set in Volterra Alabaster Handmade
Located in Milano, IT
1970s elegant white and blue chess set in Volterra Alabaster handmade. Made in Italy, the items are in excellent condition. This chess set is gorgeous. So rare to find in these color...
Alabaster
"Universum" Chess Set Designed by Arthur Elliot for ANRI, Italy
By Arthur Elliot
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modernist chess set, designed by Arthur Elliot for ANRI of Italy. This is the "Universum" model set and retains it's original fitted box to hold all the pieces when not in use. Arthu...
Wood
Stylized Modernist Aztec Hardwood Carved Chess Set, South America, Teki
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stylized modernist Aztec hardwood carved chess set. South America, Teki Modern. Beautifully carved, wonderful warm woods and patina. Chess pieces depicting the Incas, Mayans and Azte...
Harewood
Black and White Marbled Stone Resin Carved Chinese Chess Set
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Exquisitely detailed set of vintage Chinese theme chess pieces carved in a stone-like resin. The standard 32-piece set features a group of black marbled and white marbled figures. Th...
Resin
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...
Aluminum
1970s Handmade Black and White Chess Set, Volterra Alabaster, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Stunning black and white chess set in Volterra alabaster. Handmade. Made in Italy, this set is in excellent condition, with all the pieces intact and flawless. So rare to find ...
Alabaster
Midcentury Bronze and Brass Inlay Indian Chess Set, circa 1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
About This is an original chess set made in India with solid bronze and solid brass chess pieces. The chess board is aluminum and inlaid brass with rosettes on the sides and felt ...
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze
Swarovski Chess Set Silver Crystal Glass Gift Box Original, Austria
By Swarovski
Located in Vienna, AT
Swarovski chess set in original gift box, Austria, never used Sparkling Swarovski chess board in glass, mirror glass with diamond cut pieces in clear and black glass. It is in unu...
Leather, Cut Glass, Mirror
Vintage Chessboard Coffee Table with Marble Board and ebonized Chess Set Pieces
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely English oak vintage chess coffee table with marble chess board and period ebonised chess set. A good looking and well made piece, it...
Marble
Set of Three Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' Chess Pieces Coffee Table, Set of Three
By B&B Italia
Located in London, GB
Italian architect Mario Bellini is well known for creating powerful, thoughtful and creative pieces of design. The Gli Chess series works both as modular tables or seating. The versa...
Plastic
1960s Gorgeous Black and White Chess Set in Volterra Alabaster Handmade
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous black and white chess set in Volterra alabaster handmade in excellent condition. Made in Italy. This chess set is awesome. Dimension: 14,56" x 14,56" inches cm 37 x...
Alabaster
1970s Elegant Blue and White Chess Set in Volterra Alabaster Handmade
Located in Milano, IT
1970s elegant blue and white chess set in Volterra Alabaster handmade. Made in Italy , the items are in excellent condition. This chess set is gorgeous. So rare to find in these col...
Alabaster
1970s Gorgeous Green and White Chess Set in Volterra Alabaster Handmade
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous Green and White Chess Set in Volterra Alabaster Handmade Made in Italy, the items are in excellent condition. This chess set is a beautiful piece. So rare to find it ...
Alabaster
Marble Large Chess Set with Hand Carved Emerald Green Onyx Pieces 1950s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage marble large chess set with hand-carved green onyx pieces. Vintage mid 20th century Mexican stone marble chess set complete chess board in brown and black marble stone with ...
Malachite, Onyx, Marble
1970s Elegant Blue and White Chess Set in Volterra Alabaster Handmade.
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Elegant Blue and White Chess Set in Volterra Alabaster Handmade. Made in Italy , the items are in excellent condition. This chess set is gorgeous. So rare to find in these colo...
Alabaster
1950s Oak Chessboard Table+Chess Set Barrel Rustic Scandinavian Wegner style
By Wendell Castle
Located in Hyattsville, MD
1950s, Studio Craft oak staved chessboard chess set. Amazing presence. Was meant to be illuminating, but there is no lamp inside. Each Dot on the board is thick inset lucite. Origin...
Oak
Staunton 3.5 Hardwood Weighted Chess Set Original Box 3.5inch Kings, Ca 1950
By House of Staunton
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good and complete English handmade hardwood "weighted" chess set game of 32 pieces, in its original box, made by Petrushkin Games in the UK and dating to the mid 20th centu...
Hardwood
Complete Austin Cox Alcoa chess set 1962 with display box and board
By Austin Enterprises
Located in Ferndale, MI
AUSTIN E. COX (American 1924-2015) Designed this aluminum chess set originally for Alcoa aluminum as gifts to their best clients . This complete set includes the wall hanging case...
Aluminum
32-Piece Chess Set, Brutalist Style Handcrafted Steel Nail Silver and Bronze
Located in Chattanooga, TN
32-piece, Brutalist style handcrafted steel nail silver and bronze chess set. Each individual nail has a small crown shaped chop which possibly identifies the maker. Each King, Queen...
Metal, Brass
1970s Gorgeous Turquoise and White Chess Set in Volterra Alabaster Handmade Made
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous turquoise and white chess set in Volterra alabaster. Handmade Made in Italy, the items are in excellent condition. So rare to find in this color This chess set is a be...
Alabaster
1970s Gorgeous Blue and White Chess Set in Volterra Alabaster Handmade Made
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous blue and white chess set in Volterra alabaster. Handmade Made in Italy, the items are in excellent condition. So rare to find in this color This chess set is a beautif...
Alabaster
1972 Modernist Blue Design Aluminum Chess Set Board Game by Scott Wolfe
By Scott Wolfe
Located in Chula Vista, CA
MCM Modernism Extraordinary Chess Set designed by Scott Wolfe in 1972 Maker Columbia Aluminum Aluminum chess pieces and box. 18.13 x 18.25 x 2.25 box Unrestored original conditio...
Aluminum
Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior.
Decorating with old scientific instruments, historical memorabilia and vintage musical instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world.
And bringing collectibles and curiosities into your space is actually on trend — Wunderkammern, or curiosity cabinets, were all the rage in Europe during the 1500s and continued to have adherents there and in the U.S. in the following centuries. Today, however, they’re experiencing a real surge in popularity and influencing how many interior designers are furnishing and decorating homes — combining contemporary with antique, scientific with tribal, earthly with extraterrestrial, Les Lalanne tables with Flemish tapestries.
The original Wunderkammern were entire rooms filled with objects demonstrating their owners’ worldly knowledge: A proper one included artificiala or preciosa (objets d’art); naturalia (such as skeletons, shells, minerals); exotica (taxidermy or dried plants); and scientifica (scientific instruments), frequently alongside religious relics and ancient artifacts.
Pay tribute to a history of rich and diverse musical traditions that have taken shape all over the world by decorating your home with a collection of antique and vintage musical instruments — with a little help from strong hanging wire or some wall hooks, vintage brass instruments such as a gong, French horn or trumpet can help elevate a home office or complement the efforts you’ve made to ensure a welcoming vibe in your home’s entryway. Bells or antique wind instruments can add provocative metallic contrasts to dark woods as tabletop decorative objects.
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Wanderlust, nostalgia and a shared love of good design are contributing factors to certain trends in decorating — just as vintage trunks and luggage have reappeared as furniture or home accents in a bedroom or foyer, decorating with globes, maps or nautical objects is similarly rooted in the allure of travel and a penchant for the stylish finishing touch that collectibles bring to our homes.
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