Contemporary Chess Set
E15 Nona Chessboard & Chess Figures by Annabelle Klute
By e15
Located in New York, NY
The distinct outline of NONA chess figures illustrate a decisive cut and
minimum design
Category
2010s German Desk Sets
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak
3L Shatranj Chess Set by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
3L Shatranj chess set by Madheke
Dimensions: W 54.8 D 54.8 H 9.5 cm
Materials: Leather, Metal
Category
2010s Indian Modern Game Boards
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Another Kingdom Chess Set by Taras Yoom
Located in Geneve, CH
Another Kingdom Chess Set by Taras Yoom
Limited Edition of 21
Dimensions: D 45 x W 45 x H 8 cm
Category
2010s Russian Organic Modern Games
Materials
Metal
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
Another Kingdom Chess Set by Taras Yoom
Located in Geneve, CH
Another Kingdom Chess Set by Taras Yoom
Limited Edition of 21
Dimensions: D 45 x W 45 x H 8 cm
Category
2010s Russian Organic Modern Games
Materials
Metal
Nelson Chess Set in Corno Italiano and Palladium-Plated Brass, Mod. 3010
By A. Andreucci, Arcahorn Srl.
Located in Recanati, Macerata
A modern interpretation of the iconic game of chess, our Nelson chess set will delight generations
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Game Boards
Materials
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
H 2.76 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Multigame Set in Black Polished Ebony Notte Di Giochi by Agresti
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Polished ebony multigame. Contents chess, backgammon, dice, domino, playing cards and poker chips.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Games
Materials
Ebony
White Leather Chessboard
By Pinetti
Located in Milan, IT
Dynamic and elegant, this chess board set will make a sublime accent in a modern or traditional
Category
2010s Italian Games
Materials
Brass
White Leather Chessboard
By Pinetti
Located in Milan, IT
Dynamic and elegant, this chess board set will make a sublime accent in a modern or traditional
Category
2010s Italian Games
Materials
Metal, Brass
Leather Chessboard
By Pinetti
Located in Milan, IT
This chess and checkers board game set is a stunning decorative accent piece for both classical and
Category
2010s Italian Games
Materials
Brass
Sanremo Game Compendium
By Rabitti 1969 by Giobagnara
Located in Milan, IT
inside of the box reveals a precious set of boxwood chess pawns, saddle leather draughts, saddle leather
Category
2010s Italian Games
Materials
Leather, Boxwood
Sanremo Game Compendium #2
By Rabitti 1969 by Giobagnara
Located in Milan, IT
inside of the box reveals a precious set of boxwood chess pawns, saddle leather draughts, saddle leather
Category
2010s Italian Games
Materials
Leather, Boxwood
Moooi Small Sketched Collage Rug in Wool with Blind Hem by Joost van Bleiswijk
By Joost van Bleiswijk, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
work references iconic designs such as grandfather clocks, high-backed chairs, chess sets, and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch More Carpets
Materials
Wool
Moooi Large Sketched Collage Rug in Soft Yarn Polyamide by Joost van Bleiswijk
By Joost van Bleiswijk, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
work references iconic designs such as grandfather clocks, high-backed chairs, chess sets, and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch More Carpets
Materials
Yarn
W 78.75 in L 118.12 in
Moooi Small Sketched Collage Rug in Low Pile Polyamide by Joost van Bleiswijk
By Joost van Bleiswijk, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
work references iconic designs such as grandfather clocks, high-backed chairs, chess sets, and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch More Carpets
Materials
Polyester
Moooi Small Sketched Collage Rug in Soft Yarn Polyamide by Joost van Bleiswijk
By Joost van Bleiswijk, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
work references iconic designs such as grandfather clocks, high-backed chairs, chess sets, and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch More Carpets
Materials
Yarn
Moooi Large Sketched Collage Rug in Wool with Blind Hem by Joost van Bleiswijk
By Joost van Bleiswijk, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
work references iconic designs such as grandfather clocks, high-backed chairs, chess sets, and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch More Carpets
Materials
Wool
W 78.75 in L 118.12 in
Moooi Large Sketched Collage Rug in Low Pile Polyamide by Joost van Bleiswijk
By Joost van Bleiswijk, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
work references iconic designs such as grandfather clocks, high-backed chairs, chess sets, and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch More Carpets
Materials
Polyester
Vintage Italian Versace Fan Scarf Irish Linen Pillow Pink Green
By Gianni Versace
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
tassels draped around their central space. Set upon a chequered patchwork pattern. The ‘Gianni Versace
Category
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
Category
2010s American Prints
Materials
Paper
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Stones Chess Game
Located in Paris, FR
Chess stones game with black and white pieces made in stone
with 24-karat gold-plated metal ornaments. Checkerboard made with
black stone, white stone, black resin and wood. Checke...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Games
Materials
Stone, Gold Plate
Set/12 Ceramic Chess Pieces, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set of 12 Ceramic Chess Pieces, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
A luxurious chess set designed for the most sophisticated and ambitiou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Black + White Porous Ceramic Chess + Checkers Board, Wooden Pieces, Walnut Edge
By Jordan Keaney
Located in London, GB
Porous ceramic chess and checkers set with pieces. This simple game would make a lovely, light-hearted yet sophisticated gift.
Ceramic is very delicate so please treat this produ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Games
Materials
Ceramic, Cork
H 1.11 in W 13 in D 13 in
Pair of 1940s Kindel Semi Post Twin Size Bed Frames
By Kindel Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of Kindel Grand Rapids Furniture semi poster twin size bed frames. ÞKindel Grand Rapids stamp present. Measures 40" in width, 40" in height headboard, 24" in height footboa...
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Mid-20th Century American Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Games
Materials
Leather, Hardwood, Boxwood
H 17.72 in W 3.55 in D 10.24 in
Pearl Royale 18K White Gold, Diamond, Sapphire and South Sea Pearl Chess Set
By Colin Burn Art
Located in Halls Head, Western Australia
The Pearl Royale chess set stands as one of the world’s finest jewelry artworks ever created. This masterpiece is hailed as the most valuable and opulent chess set in the world and l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Victorian Games
Materials
Gold
H 5.52 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
1910s Antique Italian 2 twins Art Nouveau Beds in Cherrywood and Burl Walnut
By Meroni & Fossati
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th century antique Italian Art Nouveau pair of beds in cheerywood and burl walnut with golden bronze adornments
Measures cm: H 160 / 92 W 90 D 210.
A. Meroni & R. Fossati ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Bronze
H 63 in W 35.44 in D 82.68 in
Painted, carved and gilt Louis XVI style twin size beds circa 1950.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Painted, carved and gilt Louis XVI style twin size beds C 1950. Both the head and the footboards having carved crests. Interior Dimensions: 36.5" X 75"
Category
Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Yaacov Heller Sculptural Chess Set King David and Bathsheba
Located in Miami, FL
Spectacular chess set by Yaacov Heller. The sculptures are silver and gold over cast pewter. Fine detail. All pieces are signed. Retains original glass board.
Category
1990s American Games
Materials
Gold, Silver, Pewter
Michael Graves Post-modern Chess / Checkers Set Board Game and Pieces
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in Miami, FL
Michael Graves Post-modern Chess and Checkers Board Game and Pieces
Offered for sale is an original post-modern Michael Graves(1934-) chess and checkers set. The box and board are m...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Games
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Maple
Michael Graves Monopoly Set
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in New York, NY
The Monopoly game set designed by Michael Graves (b. 1934 Indianapolis, IN - 2015 Princeton, NJ) for Parker Brothers. Circa 2002.
Signed with Graves' signature incised in small m...
Category
Early 2000s Games
Materials
Wood
Norman Bel Geddes Mid-Century Modern Two-Tone Art Deco Twin Bed with Nightstand
By Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Studio City, CA
How fabulous is this? Art Deco twin-sized bed and gorgeously designed by Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons in original vintage condition. A really fantastic piece. Apparently hard to fin...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
H 38 in W 53.5 in D 13.5 in
Carl Auböck Chess Set #5606
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck chess set, originally designed in the 1950s.
Authorized re-edition of a design originally produced by Carl Auböck III. This set is handmade in the original Auböck works...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Iron, Nickel
Green Onyx Chess Set
Located in Richmond, VA
Stunning, white marble and green onyx chess set with hand-carved pieces. Includes board and 32 pieces.
Please note: There are three chess sets available with slight variations in st...
Category
20th Century Games
Materials
Onyx
Charles Hollis Jones Chess Set
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Charles Hollis Jones Lucite chess set and board. Lucite game pieces made of stacked colored lucite. One grouping is in shades of oranges and reds and other half are in blue and green...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Lucite
Johdpur Bed, twin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Martyn Lawrence Bullard's custom Johdpur bed.
The original of this bed was one of a pair carved in ivory and accented with silver that belonged to the famed Rothschild collection.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
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Contemporary Grandmaster's Chess Game Table with Walnut and Maple Veneer
By FEYZ
Located in NEW YORK, NY
and maple veneer
Cast glass chess set.
Category
2010s American Modern Game Tables
Materials
Leather, Laminate, Maple, Walnut
Contemporary stool by Philippe Cramer, in cork, with sharp edge, created by hand
By Le point D, Philippe Cramer
Located in Valence, FR
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Philippe Cramer is Swiss-American and graduated from Parson's School of Design in New York. He set up his
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Cork
H 14.18 in Dm 11.82 in
Vintage Pierre Balmain Grey Plaid Fabric with Irish Linen Cushion Pillow
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland
rusty orange and charcoal laying out the pattern like a tartan chess board. Note the ‘Pierre Balmain
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
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Cotton, Linen
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H 18 in W 17.5 in D 7 in
Irving Amen, 'Nocturne' 26/75
Located in Pasadena, CA
designed a set of stained glass windows depicting the Twelve Tribes of Israel for Agudas Achim Synagogue in
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Wood, Paper
Michael Graves Contemporary Postmodern Chess and Checkers Set Wooden Board
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This contemporary modern chess and checkers set, designed by Michael Graves, features a beautifully
Category
20th Century Games
Materials
Wood
H 2.75 in W 17.75 in D 17.75 in
Contemporary Minimalist Green & Yellow Murano Glass Chess Set on Mirrored Board
Located in New York, NY
A fun Italian portable chess game of modern organic design, the detailed chess pieces are molded in
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Games
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Mirror, Murano Glass
H 2.2 in W 7.7 in D 7.7 in
Contemporary Minimalist Green & Yellow Murano Glass Chess Set on Mirrored Board
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
A fun Italian portable chess game of modern organic design, the detailed chess pieces are molded in
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Games
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Mirror, Murano Glass
H 2.2 in W 7.7 in D 7.7 in
Contemporary Minimalist Blue & Yellow Murano Glass Chess Set on Mirrored Board
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
A fun Italian portable chess game of modern organic design, the detailed chess pieces are molded in
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Games
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Mirror, Murano Glass
H 2.2 in W 7.7 in D 7.7 in
Contemporary Minimalist Blue & Yellow Murano Glass Chess Set on Mirrored Board
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
A fun Italian portable chess game of modern organic design, the detailed chess pieces are molded in
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Games
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Mirror, Blown Glass
H 2.2 in W 7.7 in D 7.7 in
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
Pair of Time Life Lounge Chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1977, Signed
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a five star base. For collectors, the four prong base on this set is much more desirable. The chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 33 in W 27 in D 27.75 in
Time Life Swivel Lounge Chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1977, Signed
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a five star base. For collectors, the four prong base on this set is much more desirable. The chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 33 in W 27 in L 33 in
Time Life Executive Desk Chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1977, Signed
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
on changed to a five star base. For collectors, the four prong base on this set is much more
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 35 in W 27 in D 27.75 in
Chris Lehrecke For Ralph Pucci Rare Wood Table Top Bronze Base
Located in Palm Springs, CA
singer Marc Anthony. As Isamu Noguchi's sculptural coffee and chess tables for Herman Miller and rocking
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Powder Coated Aluminum Table Chess Set
By Justin D. Philips
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American powder-coated aluminum chess set with 32 black & grey square pieces of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Games
Materials
Aluminum
Chess / Silvino Lopeztovar
By Silvino Lopeztovar
Located in COYOACAN, DF
began his career working for advertising agencies. He was initially involved with the design of sets and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic
Mid-Century Modern Acrylic and Aluminum Chess Set by, Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Englewood, NJ
An American Mid-Century Modern acrylic and aluminum chess set by, Charles Hollis Jones with one set
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Aluminum
'Time Life' Executive Office Chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Signed
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wonderful set of 'Time Life' executive desk chairs was designed by Charles Eames in 1959 and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 36 in W 26.5 in D 24 in
'Time Life' Executive Office Chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Signed
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wonderful set of 'Time Life' executive desk chairs was designed by Charles Eames in 1959 and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 36 in W 26.5 in D 24 in
'Time Life' Executive Office Chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Signed
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1959 and manufactured by Herman Miller. This set features its original
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 36 in W 26.5 in D 27 in
'Time Life' Executive Chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1983, Signed
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a five star base. For collectors, the four prong base on this set is much more desirable. The chairs
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 36 in W 27 in D 25 in
'Time Life' Executive Chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1983, Signed
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
on changed to a five star base. For collectors, the four prong base on this set is much more
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 36 in W 27 in D 25 in
Vintage Pierre Balmain Grey Plaid Scarf with Irish Linen Cushion Pillow
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
laying out the pattern like a tartan chess board. Note the ‘Pierre Balmain’ signature logo detailed on
Category
20th Century French Pillows and Throws
Materials
Textile
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H 18 in W 17.5 in D 7 in
bone chess set
Located in St. Helena, CA
carabao(water buffalo) bone chess set.
some pieces topped with vintage u.s
Category
20th Century Thai Decorative Objects
Set of Four Chess Stools
By Anna Karlin
Located in New York, NY
With strong lines and geometric design, these stools are stunningly sculptural pieces, conferring a powerful energy to any space. Whether on its own or grouped together, this brass-p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Stools
Materials
Brass, Steel
Hand-Carved Chess Set
By Urban Zen
Located in New York, NY
This sustainable horn-and-stone chess set is an Exclusive Design inspired by the bridge between
Category
2010s Haitian Games
Materials
Stone
Modern Chess Set and Board Designed by Donna Parker
Located in Water Mill, NY
Modern chess set and board designed by Donna Parker. The board has squares of black horn
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Games
Cloud, Side Table, Alabaster Base, Iroko Wood, Mirror Finished Aluminum Top
By Germano Marchetti
Located in Barcelona, ES
Contemporary side table made mixing stone wood and metal following the Art Deco fashion of
Category
2010s Spanish Minimalist Night Stands
Materials
Alabaster, Aluminum
H 24.81 in W 17.72 in L 24.81 in
Large Martin Bradley Pelican Sculpture, Murano
By Martin Bradley, Pino Signoretto
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
& Studio and blown by Murano Master glassblower, Pino Signoretto (b. 1944). References: The Glass Chess-Set
Category
1990s English Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass
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Contemporary Chess Set For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the contemporary chess set you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A contemporary chess set — often made from wood, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a contemporary chess set, we have 2 options in-stock, while there are 16 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the contemporary chess set you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each contemporary chess set bearing modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. A well-made contemporary chess set has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Joost van Bleiswijk, Moooi and Pinetti are consistently popular.
How Much is a Contemporary Chess Set?
Prices for a contemporary chess set start at $205 and top out at $14,932 with the average selling for $3,398.
Questions About Contemporary Chess Set
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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