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Antique Set Jacques Staunton Hand Carved Boxwood Mahogany Chess Board Pieces
Antique Set Jacques Staunton Hand Carved Boxwood Mahogany Chess Board Pieces

Antique Set Jacques Staunton Hand Carved Boxwood Mahogany Chess Board Pieces

Located in Dublin, Ireland

A very substantial and complete set of hand carved Jacques type Staunton pattern boxwood and dark

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Boxwood, Ebony, Rosewood

American Mid-Century Modern Demountable Sofa by Robert Whitley
American Mid-Century Modern Demountable Sofa by Robert Whitley

American Mid-Century Modern Demountable Sofa by Robert Whitley

Located in Stamford, CT

own unique designs. Perhaps his best known original commission is a chess set presented by President

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

American Mid-Century Modern Demountable Sofa by Robert Whitley
American Mid-Century Modern Demountable Sofa by Robert Whitley

American Mid-Century Modern Demountable Sofa by Robert Whitley

Located in Stamford, CT

own unique designs. Perhaps his best known original commission is a chess set presented by President

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Antique Carved Giant Chess Piece
Antique Carved Giant Chess Piece

Antique Carved Giant Chess Piece

Located in Nantucket, MA

Antique carved giant chess piece for an outdoor set in great original paint: A whimsical seahorse

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Set of Three Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' Chess Pieces, Extra Pieces Available
Set of Three Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' Chess Pieces, Extra Pieces Available

Set of Three Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' Chess Pieces, Extra Pieces Available

By B&B Italia

Located in London, GB

of design. The Gli Chess series works both as modular tables or seating. The versitility in

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Plastic

Set of Three Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' Chess Pieces, Extra Pieces Available
Set of Three Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' Chess Pieces, Extra Pieces Available

Set of Three Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' Chess Pieces, Extra Pieces Available

By B&B Italia

Located in London, GB

of design. The Gli Chess series works both as modular tables or seating. The versatility in

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Plastic

APPLE GREEN SETTEE WITH EXCEPTIONAL FOLK STYLE PAINT DECORATION.
APPLE GREEN SETTEE WITH EXCEPTIONAL FOLK STYLE PAINT DECORATION.

APPLE GREEN SETTEE WITH EXCEPTIONAL FOLK STYLE PAINT DECORATION.

Located in York County, PA

features. The whimsical designs along the crest rail look pawns from a chess set in the center, with fish

Category

Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture

Set of Three Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' Chess Pieces, Five modules Available
Set of Three Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' Chess Pieces, Five modules Available

Set of Three Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' Chess Pieces, Five modules Available

By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in London, GB

of design. The Gli Chess series works both as modular tables or seating. The versitility in

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Plastic

Luxury Chess and Draughts Set by Ghiso for Dunhill Ebony and Boxwood Pieces
Luxury Chess and Draughts Set by Ghiso for Dunhill Ebony and Boxwood Pieces

Luxury Chess and Draughts Set by Ghiso for Dunhill Ebony and Boxwood Pieces

By Ghiso

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A luxury games set by Ghisó for Dunhill. Hand carved ebony and boxwood chess and draughts pieces in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Games

Materials

Boxwood, Ebony

Modular The Chess Tables by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Set of 6
Modular The Chess Tables by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Set of 6

Modular The Chess Tables by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Set of 6

By C&B Italia, B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Saarbrücken, SL

Modular the chess tables by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Set of 6 good condition with slight

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Polystyrene

Set of Five Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' Chess Pieces for C&B Italia, 1971
Set of Five Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' Chess Pieces for C&B Italia, 1971

Set of Five Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' Chess Pieces for C&B Italia, 1971

By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia

Located in London, GB

of design. The Gli Chess series works both as modular tables or seating. The versitility in

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Plastic

Sterling Silver Presentation Chess Trophy /Gentleman’s Desk Paperweight- Antique
Sterling Silver Presentation Chess Trophy /Gentleman’s Desk Paperweight- Antique

Sterling Silver Presentation Chess Trophy /Gentleman’s Desk Paperweight- Antique

By Fattorini & Sons 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

be dispatched separately prior to completion. * Within a set of chess pieces the cross finial is a

Category

Vintage 1920s English Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Maitland-Smith Inlaid with Exotic Woods Marquetry Game Table Chess
Maitland-Smith Inlaid with Exotic Woods Marquetry Game Table Chess

Maitland-Smith Inlaid with Exotic Woods Marquetry Game Table Chess

By Maitland Smith

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Maitland-Smith. Inlaid with exotic woods and marquetry Convertable chess game table board with

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Game Tables

Materials

Satinwood, Burl

Victorian Revival Chess Table & Pieces with Marble Top & Bronze Base
Victorian Revival Chess Table & Pieces with Marble Top & Bronze Base

Victorian Revival Chess Table & Pieces with Marble Top & Bronze Base

Located in Plainview, NY

This Victorian Revival set of chess table pieces exudes intricate craftsmanship, combining

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Game Tables

Materials

Agate, Marble, Bronze

Sculptural Chess and Casket by Gianfranco Frattini in Silver 925
Sculptural Chess and Casket by Gianfranco Frattini in Silver 925

Sculptural Chess and Casket by Gianfranco Frattini in Silver 925

By Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Exclusive and rare set of silver chess in a wooden casket designed by Gianfranco Frattini in the

Category

Vintage 1970s Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Coromandel Brass Bound Jewellery Box Edwards & Jones
Coromandel Brass Bound Jewellery Box Edwards & Jones

Coromandel Brass Bound Jewellery Box Edwards & Jones

Located in Northampton, GB

, Country House Letter Boxes, Chess Sets and Games compendiums and Inkwells. They were also retailers for

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Boxed Games Set by J.A. Jost, Paris
Boxed Games Set by J.A. Jost, Paris

Boxed Games Set by J.A. Jost, Paris

Located in London, GB

A games set or "Coffre a Jeux" by J.A.J. (J.A. Jost, Paris). The set contains chess, backgammon

Category

Vintage 1930s French Games

Unique Modern Italian Murano Glass Vase Deep Red Colored Sign by P. Signoretto
Unique Modern Italian Murano Glass Vase Deep Red Colored Sign by P. Signoretto

Unique Modern Italian Murano Glass Vase Deep Red Colored Sign by P. Signoretto

By Pino Signoretto

Located in Salzburg, AT

- Storefront for Art and Architecture New York - U.S.A. Signoretto works with Martin Bradley at the glass chess

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Unique Horse Head Game Table and Seats in the Style of Billy Haines
Unique Horse Head Game Table and Seats in the Style of Billy Haines

Unique Horse Head Game Table and Seats in the Style of Billy Haines

By William Billy Haines

Located in San Diego, CA

An iconic knight / horse head chess / backgammon game table with matching horse head seats, circa

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Game Tables

Materials

Hardwood

18th Century Louis XVI Amboyna Backgammon or Tric Trac Games Table
18th Century Louis XVI Amboyna Backgammon or Tric Trac Games Table

18th Century Louis XVI Amboyna Backgammon or Tric Trac Games Table

Located in Essex, MA

/chess board, set on square tapered legs with brass casters, comes with set of (15) bone and (15) bone

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Game Tables

Materials

Ormolu

English Gaming Compendium and Tantalus of Oak with Three Decanters
English Gaming Compendium and Tantalus of Oak with Three Decanters

English Gaming Compendium and Tantalus of Oak with Three Decanters

Located in Austin, TX

) pins, a set of (5) poker dice, a pack of playing cards, a full set of (32) chess pieces, three dice, as

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Barware

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Brass

Renzo Romagnoli Clock
Renzo Romagnoli Clock

Renzo Romagnoli Clock

By Renzo Romagnoli

Located in Palm Springs, CA

designer and purveyor of luxury games, chess and backgammon sets, jewelry boxes, watch winders and other

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Leather

Games Table
Games Table

Games Table

Sold|$6,423

Games Table

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A burr elm and Lucite games table. Interchangeable lid with inlaid chess board to one side, set

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Elm

Bakelite Chess Set
Bakelite Chess Set

Bakelite Chess Set

Located in Palm Springs, CA

1930s bakelite cherry red and butterscotch yellow chess set. Great chess set in desireable colors

Category

Vintage 1930s American Games

Materials

Bakelite

1960s Marble Chess Set
1960s Marble Chess Set

1960s Marble Chess Set

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1960s marble chess set.

Category

Vintage 1960s Game Boards

Materials

Marble

Empire Chess Set Game
Empire Chess Set Game

Empire Chess Set Game

Located in Kastrup, DK

Early 19th century Empire mahogany chess set with drawer. Checkerboard with inlaid squares of

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Games

Materials

Bone, Mahogany, Satinwood

Early American Chess Set
Early American Chess Set

Early American Chess Set

Located in NYC, NY

A fine wooden chess set with unusual chess pieces.

Category

Early 20th Century American Games

Materials

Wood

Alcoa Aluminum Chess Set
Alcoa Aluminum Chess Set

Alcoa Aluminum Chess Set

By Austin Enterprises, Alcoa Aluminum

Located in Hamburg, PA

Austin Cox for Alcoa aluminum chess set. Includes 32 pieces.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Aluminum

Hermes Leather and Wood Chess Set
Hermes Leather and Wood Chess Set

Hermes Leather and Wood Chess Set

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Absolutely amazing and rare Hermes chess set. No longer in production. Sizes: Leather is 36

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Hardstone Chess Set
Vintage Hardstone Chess Set

Vintage Hardstone Chess Set

Located in Savannah, GA

A vintage hardstone and marble chess set, mid-20th century. 12 inches wide by 12 inches deep by 3

Category

Mid-20th Century Games

Materials

Marble

Glass Chess Set
Glass Chess Set

Glass Chess Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderful glass chess set, a wonderful addition to the game room. Glass is in very good condition

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Glass

Oversized Wood Chess Set
Oversized Wood Chess Set

Oversized Wood Chess Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Massive oversized wood chess set. Box unfolds into chess board. Board newly cleaned. Great vintage

Category

Vintage 1970s American Game Boards

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Onyx Chess Set
Midcentury Onyx Chess Set

Midcentury Onyx Chess Set

Located in Denton, TX

Midcentury onyx chess set. Chess board and all pieces included. This set is a great addition for

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Onyx

Modern Chess Set
Modern Chess Set

Modern Chess Set

Located in San Francisco, CA

Handsome chess set with modern stylized game pieces. Board / game box is wooden and fitted with

Category

20th Century Unknown Games

Materials

Wood

1970s Mexican Marble Chess Set
1970s Mexican Marble Chess Set

1970s Mexican Marble Chess Set

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1970s Mexican hand carved marble chess set.

Category

Vintage 1970s Game Boards

Materials

Marble

Paul Stuart Leather Chess Set
Paul Stuart Leather Chess Set

Paul Stuart Leather Chess Set

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Paul Stuart leather chess set. Magnetic board.

Category

1990s Games

Materials

Leather

Malachite and Marble Chess Set
Malachite and Marble Chess Set

Malachite and Marble Chess Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Malachite and marble chess set with matching pieces.

Category

Late 20th Century Congolese Games

1960s Mexican Onyx Chess Set
1960s Mexican Onyx Chess Set

1960s Mexican Onyx Chess Set

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1960s Mexican hand carved onyx chess set. Never used, still in the box.

Category

Vintage 1960s Games

Materials

Onyx

Jacob Asbaek, Chess Set, 1970s
Jacob Asbaek, Chess Set, 1970s

Jacob Asbaek, Chess Set, 1970s

By Jacob Asbaek

Located in Stockholm, SE

A chess set in brass and stainless steel, designed by Jacob Asbaek. Denmark, 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Games

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

English Carved Fruitwood Chess Set
English Carved Fruitwood Chess Set

English Carved Fruitwood Chess Set

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A darling English chess set made of light and dark fruit wood with carved wood chess pieces, early

Category

20th Century French Games

Neon Lucite Chess Set
Neon Lucite Chess Set

Neon Lucite Chess Set

By Jonathan Adler

Located in New York, NY

1970s with our oversized, chunky, Lucite chess set. It's perfect for permanent display on a cocktail

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Games

Materials

Acrylic

Green Carved Marble Modernist Chess Set
Green Carved Marble Modernist Chess Set

Green Carved Marble Modernist Chess Set

Located in Round Top, TX

Carved green and black marble complete chess set. Absolutely beautiful tone and quality for each

Category

Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble

Modern Chess Set by Robert Lander
Modern Chess Set by Robert Lander

Modern Chess Set by Robert Lander

By Robert Lander

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Modern Chess Set by Robert Lander

Category

Vintage 1960s Games

Onyx and Bronze Chess Set
Onyx and Bronze Chess Set

Onyx and Bronze Chess Set

Located in Pasadena, CA

Mid-20th century Mexican Onyx and bronze chess set. The chess pieces are hefty and appear to be

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Onyx

Specimen Marble Board Chess Set
Specimen Marble Board Chess Set

Specimen Marble Board Chess Set

Located in San Francisco, CA

Exceptional English chess set with a walnut framed specimen marble board and bone chess pieces. The

Category

Early 20th Century British Games

Materials

Marble

African chess set of Namibia
African chess set of Namibia

African chess set of Namibia

Located in Delft, NL

African chess set of Namibia An African chess set with figures of Namibia, made by hand of walnut

Category

Late 20th Century Namibian Games

Materials

Plastic, Wood

Modernist Chess Set and Board
Modernist Chess Set and Board

Modernist Chess Set and Board

By Alcoa Aluminum

Located in Chicago, IL

Aluminum chess set designed in 1962 by Austin Cox. With matching board and display case. Board

Category

Vintage 1960s American Space Age Games

Michel Dumas Lucite Chess Set
Michel Dumas Lucite Chess Set

Michel Dumas Lucite Chess Set

By Michel Dumas

Located in Hanover, MA

Vintage chess set by Michel Dumas. Largest piece is 4 inches high. Pawns are 1-3/4 inches

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Glass, Lucite

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  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.