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Large Italian 1960s Brutalist "Etruscan" Bronze Chess Set
Large Italian 1960s Brutalist "Etruscan" Bronze Chess Set

Large Italian 1960s Brutalist "Etruscan" Bronze Chess Set

Located in Austin, TX

A massive 1960s Italian Brutalist chess set. The pieces heavily cast in bronze, one set patinated

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Brutalist Games

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Rare Chrome and Brass Italian Chess Set by Romeo Rega 1970s
Rare Chrome and Brass Italian Chess Set by Romeo Rega 1970s

Rare Chrome and Brass Italian Chess Set by Romeo Rega 1970s

By Romeo Rega

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Immerse yourself in the timeless allure of our Rare Chrome and Brass Italian Chess Set by Romeo

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Game Boards

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Mid-Century Chess Set by Robert Rosenwald
Mid-Century Chess Set by Robert Rosenwald

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

Large English Staunton Style Boxwood Chess Set c.1900
Large English Staunton Style Boxwood Chess Set c.1900

Large English Staunton Style Boxwood Chess Set c.1900

Located in Bath, GB

A handsome large antique English Chess set in the Staunton style dating to the Edwardian era

Category

Antique 1890s British Edwardian Games

Materials

Boxwood

German Chess Set
German Chess Set

German Chess Set

Sold|$1,200

German Chess Set

Located in Chicago, IL

Enameled copper tiles on brass trimmed board. Resin pieces with hand worked brass armatures. Board marked "made in Germany". Please use the Contact Dealer button if you have any que...

Category

20th Century German Games

Rare Artisan Christoforus Sklavenitis "Minoan" Ancient Greek Bronze Chess Set
Rare Artisan Christoforus Sklavenitis "Minoan" Ancient Greek Bronze Chess Set

Rare Artisan Christoforus Sklavenitis "Minoan" Ancient Greek Bronze Chess Set

By Christoforus Sklavenitis

Located in St. Louis, MO

Rare handmade bronze complete chess set by Christoforus Sklavenitis, a famous Greek-Crete artist

Category

Vintage 1960s Greek Archaistic Games

Materials

Bronze

Modern Square Onyx Chess Table with Brass Base and Onyx Chess Set
Modern Square Onyx Chess Table with Brass Base and Onyx Chess Set

Modern Square Onyx Chess Table with Brass Base and Onyx Chess Set

By Karl Springer

Located in Houston, TX

Gorgeous onyx chess table on a lovely brass base and includes a lovely onyx chess set. The table is

Category

Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Game Tables

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Antique English Boxwood Chess Set With Storage Box c.1910
Antique English Boxwood Chess Set With Storage Box c.1910

Antique English Boxwood Chess Set With Storage Box c.1910

Located in Bath, GB

A smart antique English Staunton style chess set made in Boxwood, the black chessmen having been

Category

Vintage 1910s English Games

Materials

Boxwood

Nice vintage hand carved chess set out of exotic woods
Nice vintage hand carved chess set out of exotic woods

Nice vintage hand carved chess set out of exotic woods

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A nice chess set hand carved out of two different exotic woods. Each piece is slightly different

Category

Vintage 1960s American Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Brutalist cast bronze chess set with copper board, 1960s
Brutalist cast bronze chess set with copper board, 1960s

Brutalist cast bronze chess set with copper board, 1960s

By Frederic Weinberg, Alberto and Diego Giacometti

Located in ECHT, NL

Stylish mid century chess set. The pieces are made from cast bronze. The playing field is made from

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Brutalist Game Boards

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Copper

Large Marble Chess Set with Hand-carved Emerald Green Onyx Pieces 1950's
Large Marble Chess Set with Hand-carved Emerald Green Onyx Pieces 1950's

Large Marble Chess Set with Hand-carved Emerald Green Onyx Pieces 1950's

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Marble Large Chess Set with Hand-carved Emerald Green Malachite Onyx Pieces. Vintage mid

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Malachite, Onyx, Marble

Saarinen Style Tulip Table and Chairs Ebony Chess Set
Saarinen Style Tulip Table and Chairs Ebony Chess Set

Saarinen Style Tulip Table and Chairs Ebony Chess Set

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Truly one of a kind ebony wood chess set gaming table. The large chess board is mounted to a

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Aluminum

Luscious and Sculptural Thermoplastic Rubber Chess Set /SAT.SALE
Luscious and Sculptural Thermoplastic Rubber Chess Set /SAT.SALE

Luscious and Sculptural Thermoplastic Rubber Chess Set /SAT.SALE

Located in North Miami, FL

This colorful, artful and fun chess set by the wonderful designer, inventor and innovator: Karim

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Games

Materials

Lucite

Romans vs Greeks Chess Set with Marble Pedestal Table
Romans vs Greeks Chess Set with Marble Pedestal Table

Romans vs Greeks Chess Set with Marble Pedestal Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

Cast metal chess set depicting Romans versus Greeks on custom marble pedestal table. The chess

Category

20th Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Marble

Circular Marble Chess Set: A Melody of Beige and Terracotta Brown
Circular Marble Chess Set: A Melody of Beige and Terracotta Brown

Circular Marble Chess Set: A Melody of Beige and Terracotta Brown

Located in Ixelles, BE

Circular Marble Chess Set: A Melody of Beige and Terracotta Brown. Discover this magnificent chess

Category

20th Century Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Jaques of London Chess Set Made for Joaquin Amarro
Jaques of London Chess Set Made for Joaquin Amarro

Jaques of London Chess Set Made for Joaquin Amarro

Located in New Orleans, LA

This important and unique chess set crafted by Jaques & Son Ltd. of London for the Mexican General

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Games

Materials

Brass

Vintage English Brass, Copper, and Pewter Chess Set
Vintage English Brass, Copper, and Pewter Chess Set

Vintage English Brass, Copper, and Pewter Chess Set

By Harrods

Located in Skokie, IL

Vintage English Brass, Copper, and Pewter Chess Set This is a very fine English brass, copper, and

Category

Vintage 1980s English British Colonial Games

Materials

Brass, Copper, Pewter

Wonderful hand made chess set polish artists brass copper amber
Wonderful hand made chess set polish artists brass copper amber

Wonderful hand made chess set polish artists brass copper amber

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A wonderful hand made chess set by Magda and Andrzej Nowakowscy of Warsaw Poland. Each piece is

Category

Late 20th Century Polish Decorative Objects

Materials

Amber, Copper, Brass, Silver

A Group of Brazilian Acrylics by Martins Including a Chess Set
A Group of Brazilian Acrylics by Martins Including a Chess Set

A Group of Brazilian Acrylics by Martins Including a Chess Set

Located in New York, NY

works, as well as figural styles such as the matador and toucan. Also availbale is a full 32 piece chess

Category

20th Century Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic

Rare Aluminum Chess Set by Austin Enterprises for Alcoa 1962
Rare Aluminum Chess Set by Austin Enterprises for Alcoa 1962

Rare Aluminum Chess Set by Austin Enterprises for Alcoa 1962

Located in New York, NY

A sophisticated chess set designed by Austin Cox for the Alcoa aluminum co. in 1962. The individual

Category

20th Century American Games

Materials

Aluminum

Indian Emerald and Ruby Chess Set
Indian Emerald and Ruby Chess Set

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

1960's vintage colored acrylic chess set new glass board
1960's vintage colored acrylic chess set new glass board

1960's vintage colored acrylic chess set new glass board

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A wonderful vintage 60's lucite or acrylic multicolored chess set on a new glass board. The set is

Category

Vintage 1960s American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Lucite, Glass

Large and Unusual Vintage Leather Bound Chess Set
Large and Unusual Vintage Leather Bound Chess Set

Large and Unusual Vintage Leather Bound Chess Set

Located in London, GB

unusual chess set you will see! This was most likely made in continental Europe, it dates from around the

Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Leather

20th Century Italian Silver Gilt and Marble Chess Set, circa 1960
20th Century Italian Silver Gilt and Marble Chess Set, circa 1960

20th Century Italian Silver Gilt and Marble Chess Set, circa 1960

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Stunning 20th century Italian solid silver chess set pieces on silver plated stand, one set richly

Category

20th Century Italian Games

Materials

Silver

1980s Nason & Toso White and Black Murano Glass Chess Set
1980s Nason & Toso White and Black Murano Glass Chess Set

1980s Nason & Toso White and Black Murano Glass Chess Set

By Ermanno Nason

Located in North Miami, FL

1980s Italian Nason & Toso white and black murano glass chess set on red and gold board. A very

Category

20th Century Italian Games

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Chess Set by Austin COX for ALCOA Highly Stylized Case Can Be Wall Mounted
Chess Set by Austin COX for ALCOA Highly Stylized Case Can Be Wall Mounted

Chess Set by Austin COX for ALCOA Highly Stylized Case Can Be Wall Mounted

By Alcoa Aluminum

Located in Kansas City, MO

Sculptural chess set designed by Austin COX. Walnut wall mountable case with original blue tinted

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Aluminum

Aluminum Chess Set by Austin Enterprises with Green Felt Board
Aluminum Chess Set by Austin Enterprises with Green Felt Board

Aluminum Chess Set by Austin Enterprises with Green Felt Board

By Austin Enterprises

Located in Hanover, MA

Rare and collectible chess set designed by Austin Cox of Austin Enterprises commissioned by the

Category

Vintage 1960s American Games

Austin Cox for Alcoa Aluminum Chess Set in Original Case, circa 1960
Austin Cox for Alcoa Aluminum Chess Set in Original Case, circa 1960

Austin Cox for Alcoa Aluminum Chess Set in Original Case, circa 1960

By Alcoa Aluminum

Located in Southampton, NJ

Austin Cox for Alcoa Aluminum chess set in original case, circa 1960 Thick 2” tall chess pieces

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Aluminum

Oversize concrete chess set.
Oversize concrete chess set.

Oversize concrete chess set.

Located in Miami, FL

Very large and whimsical wooden chess board with concrete chess pieces. Board : 65" x 65

Category

20th Century American Decorative Objects

Materials

Concrete

Unique Hand Thrown Art Pottery Chess Set Custom Leather Board
Unique Hand Thrown Art Pottery Chess Set Custom Leather Board

Unique Hand Thrown Art Pottery Chess Set Custom Leather Board

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A magnificent hand thrown art pottery chess set of large scale with a hand made leather patch board

Category

Vintage 1960s American Game Boards

Materials

Leather

New Old Stock 1969 Dunhill Hong Kong Pewter & Brass Chess Set Original Documents
New Old Stock 1969 Dunhill Hong Kong Pewter & Brass Chess Set Original Documents

New Old Stock 1969 Dunhill Hong Kong Pewter & Brass Chess Set Original Documents

By Alfred Dunhill

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

chess set with original receipt dating it to 1969 This is a real survivor, I collect all kinds of

Category

Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Pewter

19thC British Mahogany Cased Chess Set by Jacques & Son, c.1890
19thC British Mahogany Cased Chess Set by Jacques & Son, c.1890

19thC British Mahogany Cased Chess Set by Jacques & Son, c.1890

By John Jaques & Son Ltd.

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique late 19th Century Victorian mahogany cased chess set in its original leather case. If the

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Games

Materials

Leather

Antique English Staunton Chess Set With Red Crown Marks c.1900
Antique English Staunton Chess Set With Red Crown Marks c.1900

Antique English Staunton Chess Set With Red Crown Marks c.1900

Located in Bath, GB

A handsome small library set of Ebony and Boxwood Staunton chess set, complete with the original

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Games

Materials

Boxwood

Large Weighted Boxwood Chess Set by Benetfink, Cheapside, London c.1900
Large Weighted Boxwood Chess Set by Benetfink, Cheapside, London c.1900

Large Weighted Boxwood Chess Set by Benetfink, Cheapside, London c.1900

By Benetfink & Co.

Located in Bath, GB

A handsome large Staunton style chess set in Boxwood dating to c.1900. The set remains in very

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Games

Materials

Boxwood

Genuine Hand-Carved Onyx Chess Set With Deluxe Velvet Case
Genuine Hand-Carved Onyx Chess Set With Deluxe Velvet Case

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

Giant Hand Carved Wood Chess Set Tallest Piece Beautiful Timber Patina
Giant Hand Carved Wood Chess Set Tallest Piece Beautiful Timber Patina

Giant Hand Carved Wood Chess Set Tallest Piece Beautiful Timber Patina

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely well crafted Giant Chess Set in hand carved

Category

20th Century European Country Games

Materials

Hardwood

Malachite and Marble Chess Set
Malachite and Marble Chess Set

Malachite and Marble Chess Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Malachite and marble chess board with hand-carved bone playing pieces. The board is from Africa and

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian More Desk Accessories

Moroccan Backgammon and Chess Set Game in Thuya Wood Box
Moroccan Backgammon and Chess Set Game in Thuya Wood Box

Moroccan Backgammon and Chess Set Game in Thuya Wood Box

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Decorative Moroccan handcrafted Thuya wood box with backgammon and chess set game. Morrocan

Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Game Boards

Materials

Wood

Kiln-Formed Art Glass Chess Set with 24-Karat Gold Game Pieces
Kiln-Formed Art Glass Chess Set with 24-Karat Gold Game Pieces

Kiln-Formed Art Glass Chess Set with 24-Karat Gold Game Pieces

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Cold-worked art glass chess set, circa 1995. This set includes a full size board and all game

Category

1990s American Post-Modern Games

Materials

Gold

New Old Stock Vintage 50 Year Old Marble Chess Set and Original Box Nos
New Old Stock Vintage 50 Year Old Marble Chess Set and Original Box Nos

New Old Stock Vintage 50 Year Old Marble Chess Set and Original Box Nos

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this New old stock circa 1970’s black and off white marble chess

Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Marble

Very Rare Collectors American Civil War of Independence Hand Painted Chess Set
Very Rare Collectors American Civil War of Independence Hand Painted Chess Set

Very Rare Collectors American Civil War of Independence Hand Painted Chess Set

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

painted theme chess set The board is Walnut and Maple veneer, its being included for free but it is the

Category

20th Century English American Colonial Games

Materials

Resin, Maple, Walnut

20th Century Indian Silver & Enamel Chess Set & Marble Board, Jaipur c.1950
20th Century Indian Silver & Enamel Chess Set & Marble Board, Jaipur c.1950

20th Century Indian Silver & Enamel Chess Set & Marble Board, Jaipur c.1950

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Vintage mid 20th Century Indian solid silver and hand painted enamel chess set, complete with 32

Category

20th Century Indian Other Games

Materials

Marble, Silver, Enamel

Moroccan Handcrafted Thuya Wood Box with Backgammon and Chess Set Game
Moroccan Handcrafted Thuya Wood Box with Backgammon and Chess Set Game

Moroccan Handcrafted Thuya Wood Box with Backgammon and Chess Set Game

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Decorative Moroccan handcrafted Thuya wood box with backgammon and chess set game. Morrocan artists

Category

20th Century Moroccan Islamic Game Boards

Materials

Wood

Modernist Chess Set by the Carl Auböck workshop, Vienna, 1960s
Modernist Chess Set by the Carl Auböck workshop, Vienna, 1960s

Modernist Chess Set by the Carl Auböck workshop, Vienna, 1960s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

A stunning solid cast iron chess set designed by Carl Auböck III in the 1960s. This is an authentic

Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Vienna Secession Games

Materials

Iron

Michael Graves Chess Set, circa 2000
Michael Graves Chess Set, circa 2000

Michael Graves Chess Set, circa 2000

By Michael Graves (b.1934)

Located in New York, NY

Carved wood chess and checkers set with board and box by famed architect Michael Graves. Chess

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Games

Materials

Resin, Wood

Vintage Marble & Onyx Traveling Chess Set
Vintage Marble & Onyx Traveling Chess Set

Vintage Marble & Onyx Traveling Chess Set

Located in Atlanta, GA

A vintage cased set of onyx chess pieces with marble board.

Category

Mid-20th Century Games

Materials

Onyx, Marble

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    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.
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    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.
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    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.