Chinese Chess Set
Chinese Export Nesting Games Tables, Set of Four, Mid 19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
An exquisite and unusual set of four Chinese export black lacquer and gilt painted nesting tables
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Nesting Tables and Stack...
Materials
Wood
The Figure Game "The Original Game of Chess" Set in Bronze by Gary Sahl Rare
Located in San Diego, CA
One of a kind! The Figure Game (Siang Ki in Chinese), "The Original Game of Chess as Played in
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Games
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Bronze
H 3.5 in W 16 in D 11.5 in
ANTIQUE GEORGIAN CIRCA 1820 CHiNESE CHINOISERIE CHESSBOARD BACKGAMMON TABLE
Located in GB
Jacqes chess set is not included but is listed under my other items, I have included pictures of it so
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Antique 1820s Chinese Georgian Furniture
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Wood
H 29.93 in W 24.22 in D 24.02 in
Antique Victorian Chinese Black Lacquered and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Games Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, backgammon, chess and checkers game.
The fine antique Chinese game board in black lacquered wood and mother
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Early 20th Century Chinese Victorian Games
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Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
H 3 in W 25 in D 11.25 in
Pair of Japanese Edo Six Panel Screens Attributed Kano Toshun
Located in Rio Vista, CA
border. Beautifully depicted "kinki shoga" or elegant pastimes by Chinese scholar or literati: qin, chess
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk, Wood, Paper
Vintage Italian Versace Fan Scarf Irish Linen Pillow Pink Green
By Gianni Versace
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
, pale pink, baby pink, pastel pink, oriental, Chinese, Japanese cultural, gem, exotic, asian, chess
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Marcel Dzama Where All Harmonies are Tuned Limited Edition Print
By Phaidon
Located in New York City, NY
subject matter. The work is like a bizarre dream set to the music that lines the background: an opera of
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2010s American Prints
Materials
Paper
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Antique English Victorian Bagatelle Flip Top Game Table on Stand
Located in Forney, TX
A fun and unusual 19th century Victorian English mahogany Bagatelle game board table with nicely aged patina.
Featuring a rectangular folding portable game board with warm, rich ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Game Tables
Materials
Brass
Chicago Coin's 10th Frame "Special Bowler" Arcade Game, 1949 USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage bowling arcade machine from 1949 manufactured by Chicago Coin. Wooden cabinet painted with bowling designs in primary colors, lighted scoreboard and Formica lane. Player uses...
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Vintage 1940s American Games
Materials
Metal
Great 18 Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, Murano
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Here the larger version of the successful 12 leaves compact palmette ceiling fixture.
This group of shallow ceiling mount Murano chandelier was first designed for a luxury yacht low...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
19th Century Walnut Pair of Bookcases Boiserie de Bibliothèque
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A rare pair of heliocodal French Directoire library bookcases in solid walnut. This type of bookcases is also known as 'boiseries de Bibliothèque' as they often, together with pannel...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.
Located in London, GB
This outstanding fossilised skeleton is that of the ancestral crocodile species Steneosaurus bollensis that lived during the early Jurassic period. The skeleton, complete with armour...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Decorative Art
Materials
Other
One of a Kind Solid Zinc and Petrified Wood Waterfall Sculptural Dining Table
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
The “Decay of Time” functional sculpture series by John Brevard celebrates the natural beauty of our world by using ancient, timeless materials from sustainable sources. Each piece i...
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2010s American Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Zinc
H 30 in W 34 in D 97 in
Large George III Giltwood Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large George III giltwood sofa in the manner of James Wyatt.
This sofa has a detailed frame that includes bellflowers and carved rosettes.
The whole is raised on beautiful tap...
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Sofas
Materials
Beech
President John F. & First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s English Victorian Tea Table
By Albert Hadley, Sister Parish
Located in St. Louis, MO
President John F. & First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s
English Victorian tea table
Quite possibly the most important tea table in American History
The famed, English Victorian tea ta...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Lacquer
H 19 in W 33.5 in D 27.25 in
Jaques London Victorian Faux Book Chessboard Staunton Pieces & Hardwood Clock
By Jaques of London, House of Staunton
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Victorian Antique Jaques of London faux leather folding book chessboard with the original Staunton Chess set dating to circa...
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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Games
Materials
Leather, Hardwood, Boxwood
H 17.72 in W 3.55 in D 10.24 in
Curved Sofa, Ico Parisi / Federico Munari, Italy, 1950
By Ico Parisi, Federico Munari
Located in London, GB
An original and authentic Italian 1950s curved comma sofa, designed by either Ico Parisi or Federico Munari. The sofa retains its original fabric and tassles and is of curved organic...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Stunning Antique Victorian 1860 Black Lacquer Mother of Pearl Chess Games Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this original Victorian circa 1860-1880 Mother of Pearl black lacquered with ornate gold leaf floral hand painted base Chess table
A very good l...
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Game Tables
Materials
Hardwood
H 30.52 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
FINE GEORGE SMITH HOWARD SiGNATURE SCROLL ARM SOFA MULBERRY FLYING DUCKS VELVET
By Mulberry, George Smith
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this brand new, George Smith Signature Scroll Arm large sofa with feather filled back and base cushions upho...
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20th Century English Country Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Beech, Oak
H 32.49 in W 83.08 in D 44.49 in
Goldsmiths & Silversmiths 'Hunting' Drinks Set, 1920s
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
An impeccable and unique sterling silver drinks set with a hunting theme, featuring a large cocktail shaker in the form of a hunting horn as the centre-piece. The shaker, partly lemo...
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Vintage 1920s British Other Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
4 Vintage Wedgwood Sage Green Jasperware Bas Relief Pitcher Vase Ashtray Dish
By Wedgwood
Located in Dayton, OH
Lot of four pieces of wedgwood cream on sage green Jasperware, including a bud vase, small pitcher, round dish, and individual ashtray.
Measures : Pitcher - 4.25” x 4” x 4.5” / Bu...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
H 4.5 in W 4.25 in D 4 in
Stunning Antique Anglo Indian circa 1920 Chess Board Games Table Twin Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite Anglo Indian Chess Board games table
A very well made and decorative piece, this table is of a Regency design, made during the En...
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Vintage 1920s Indian Anglo-Indian Game Tables
Materials
Oak, Pine
H 20.67 in W 19.49 in D 19.49 in
Antique Rowland Ward Signed English Taxidermy Horse Hoof Match Holder
By Rowland Ward
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and important late 19th century Victorian era metal mounted horse hoof match holder by Rowland Ward.
Museum quality example, this most unusual curiosity having a gilt brass...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Brass
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Oriental Chinese chess game
Located in Santa Monica, CA
complete set of chess game . Set of 16 figurines red and white
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Early 20th Century Chinese Games
Antique Chinese Highly Detailed Figural Hand Carved Bone Chess Set & Case
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Chinese chess set offers highly detailed hand carved figures, each an individual
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20th Century Chinese Games
Materials
Bone, Wood
H 4.75 in W 22.5 in L 4.75 in
Chess Set
Located in Houston, TX
. Natural bone and dyed red. The chess set is 19th century. Some repairs and age cracks. The king stands at
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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ivory, Wood
Chinese Set Jacques Barleycorn Hand Carved Bone Chess Board Pieces Set Draughts
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A very substantial and complete set of hand carved Chinese Export Jacques style Barleycorn pattern
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Antique Early 19th Century English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bone
H 4.25 in W 4.25 in D 4.25 in
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
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Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Toys
Materials
Resin
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Giltwood Board Chess Set
Located in Savannah, GA
This exceptional 19th century Cantonese chess set features thirty-two intricately carved bone
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Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Games
Materials
Bone, Giltwood
Rare 19th Century Hand-Carved Chinese Puzzle Ball Chess Set Exquisite Craft Work
Located in GB
ball chess set
The chess pieces are totally original and very rare finds, this set is known as the
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
H 20.48 in W 20.48 in D 2.17 in
19th Century Burmese Chess Set & Chinese Export Gilt & Lacquered Board
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A finely carved 19th century Burmese stained chess set, with a Chinese lacquered and gilt folded
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Antique 19th Century English Games
Materials
Natural Fiber, Pine
H 19.49 in W 19.49 in D 1.78 in
Vintage Asian Hand carved Chess Set in Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Asian Hand carved Soap stone chess set in box.
The wooden box fold with the front hand
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Mid-20th Century Asian Chinese Export Games
Materials
Soapstone
FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE VICTORIAN JAQUES STAUNTON WEiGHTED CHESS PIECES SET
Located in GB
original fully restored Victorian Jaques London Staunton weighted chess set
PLEASE NOTE THE CHINESE
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Games
Materials
Boxwood
Chinese Antique Gaming Table with Vintage Game, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
A fine Chinese Antique Hard Wood Gaming Table, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century + Vintage complete
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
1940s Chippendale or George III Style Marble-Top Game Table Set with Two Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Marble-top game table set in the Chinese Chippendale/George III taste, believed to be custom-made
Category
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Game Tables
Materials
Marble
H 30 in W 32 in D 32 in
"The Duke of Sussex" by Rex Whistler 1937 Ink & Coloured Wash Drawing
Located in Bristol, CT
Sussex" tipsily approaching The Queen 'Victoria' & to the left, The Prince Consort playing chess, all
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Mid-20th Century Other Art Style Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Reasons to be Cheerful, Mychael Barratt, Limited Edition Silkscreen Print, Citys
By Mychael Barratt
Located in Deddington, GB
the 12th century)
British Museum (Lewis chess piece)
Brunswick House (glorious listed building in
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21st Century and Contemporary Interior Prints
Materials
Archival Paper, Screen
H 29.93 in W 43.31 in D 0.08 in
Ivory Chess Set
Located in Sarasota, FL
Fabulous ivory chess set completely hand carved with apprentice balls to the main chess pieces (all
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Games
Materials
Ivory, Yew
Hand Carved Ivory Chess Set
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful hand carved ivory chess set in fabulous condition. This wonderful set is very desirable
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Game Boards
Materials
Ivory
Hand carved ivory chess set
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful hand carved ivory chess set in fabulous condition. This wonderful set is very desirable
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20th Century Chinese Games
"Actors Vs. Producers" Chess Set Signed Doug Anderson #3/25
Located in North Hollywood, CA
decorated cookie jars, tea pots, and his extremely successful chess sets. These sets were sold through
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21st Century and Contemporary American Ceramics
Materials
Acrylic
Antique China Trade Cabin Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century. The chess set illustrated is sold as a separate item.
Folded size is given.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Chinese Rosewood Carved Table/ Pedestal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
pieces in chess sets, etc.), handles, furniture, luxury flooring, etc. Rosewood oil, used in perfume, is
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Pedestals
Materials
Rosewood
Set of Six 18th Century Korean Color Inks "Trompe-L'oeil Wood Imitation"
Located in Paris, FR
Set of six color inks “Trompe-L’œil Wood Imitation” with “Objets De Lettres” probably Korean
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Antique Late 18th Century Korean Paintings and Screens
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Chinese Chess Set For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Chinese chess set you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each Chinese chess set for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using bone, wood and ivory. There are many kinds of the Chinese chess set you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each Chinese chess set bearing hallmarks is very popular.
How Much is a Chinese Chess Set?
The average selling price for a Chinese chess set at 1stDibs is $2,175, while they’re typically $495 on the low end and $12,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Chinese Chess Set
- 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.