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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Portable Game Set Chess Checkers Backgammon and more with World Globe Case

$156Sale Price|20% Off

H 6 in W 10.25 in D 1.75 in

Portable Game Set Chess Checkers Backgammon and more with World Globe Case

Located in New York, NY

A portable travel game set in a world globe covered case, circa mid-20th century, 1960s. Games

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Mid-20th Century Games

Materials

Metal

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Genuine Hand-Carved Onyx Chess Set With Deluxe Velvet Case

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H 3 in W 13.25 in D 13 in

Genuine Hand-Carved Onyx Chess Set With Deluxe Velvet Case

Located in New York, NY

This handcrafted complete chess set weighs a total of 13 pounds and features a hefty board made

Category

2010s Pakistani Games

Materials

Onyx

White and Green Onyx Hand‑Carved Chess Set with Custom Velvet Carrying Case

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H 4 in W 14 in D 14 in

White and Green Onyx Hand‑Carved Chess Set with Custom Velvet Carrying Case

Located in New York, NY

Play in style with this luxurious chess set carved from genuine white and green onyx. Skilled

Category

2010s Chinese Natural Specimens

Materials

Onyx

Herend Hungary Porcelain Limited Edition Chess Set 2006 with Board in Blue Case

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H 2.76 in W 29.53 in D 17.33 in

Herend Hungary Porcelain Limited Edition Chess Set 2006 with Board in Blue Case

By Herend

Located in Delft, NL

Herend Hungary porcelain limited edition chess set 2006 with board in blue case Herend has this

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-century Hand Carved Indian Chess Set with Original Carrying Case c. 1960s

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H 3 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in

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

Gucci Vintage Leather Case with Webbing Poker Dice Cards Chess Travel Game Set

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Gucci Vintage Leather Case with Webbing Poker Dice Cards Chess Travel Game Set

By Gucci

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

This travel game set was made by Gucci in the 1970s as a special order. Made from brown leather

Category

1970s Italian Games

Chess Set with Game Board/Storage Case (GMD#2810)

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H 13.25 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

Chess Set with Game Board/Storage Case (GMD#2810)

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian Carved Chess Set with Maple & Ebony Finished Game Board/Hinged Storage Case. Note: The

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Games

Materials

Wood, Paint

Austin Creations Metal Chess Set, with Storage or Display Case

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H 2 in W 12 in D 12 in

Austin Creations Metal Chess Set, with Storage or Display Case

Located in New Rochelle, NY

the chess player in your life, this set includes a wooden storage case and a metal board with fabric

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Ironwood Chess and Domino Set, Don Shoemaker Style

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H 2.76 in W 14.57 in D 13.98 in

Mid Century Ironwood Chess and Domino Set, Don Shoemaker Style

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Mexico City, D.F.

Chess Set with domino included, the case has the form of a book, made of ironwood, good condition

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Games

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Chess Sets With Case For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic chess sets with case available at 1stDibs. A chess sets with case — often made from wood, metal and stone — can elevate any home. Find 15 options for an antique or vintage chess sets with case 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 sets with case — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A chess sets with case, designed in the Victorian, mid-century modern or folk art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made chess sets with case over the years, but those crafted by Rajhastani, Alcoa Aluminum and ALCOA are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Chess Sets With Case?

A chess sets with case can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,308, while the lowest priced sells for $205 and the highest can go for as much as $13,734.

Questions About Chess Sets With Case

Where is the oldest chess set?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
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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