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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Handcrafted Persian Khatamkari Backgammon & Chess Set in Islamic Style

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H 2.5 in W 19.5 in D 10 in

Handcrafted Persian Khatamkari Backgammon & Chess Set in Islamic Style

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Persian Khatamkari Marquetry Backgammon & Chess Set, Handcrafted Inlaid Wood Board with with

Late 20th Century Islamic Games

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Moroccan Handcrafted Thuya Wood Box with Backgammon and Chess Set Game

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H 3 in W 8 in L 3 in

Moroccan Handcrafted Thuya Wood Box with Backgammon and Chess Set Game

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

20th Century Moroccan Islamic Game Boards

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Islamic Chess Set For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the islamic chess set you’re looking for. A islamic chess set — often made from wood, fruitwood and hardwood — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer islamic chess set, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. You’ll likely find more than one islamic chess set that is appealing in its simplicity, but Rajhastani produced versions that are worth a look.

Finding the Right Games for You

There’s no better way to wind down after a week of work than with a well-designed antique, new or vintage game.

A beautifully designed contemporary or vintage game can introduce an element of fun to any room in your home — and it doesn’t have to be limited to the game room. The right mid-century or antique chess set or backgammon board can mean high stakes as well as high style for any entertainment room or cheery home bar area, with works from the period proving as pivotal to relaxation as they are eye-catching statement pieces.

While trends come and go, a unique vintage games table never goes out of style. Chess has an enduring and universal appeal, of which we were reminded following 2020’s successful Netflix show The Queen’s Gambit, while classic tric-trac tables are showstoppers in a secretive way, affording party guests a treasury of gaming under the guise of a fine neoclassical writing desk. But in shopping for the latter, strategize your next move carefully — an 18th-century tric-trac table designed in the Louis XVI style can get costly. Gambling games are always on trend, and, in a pinch, you can turn your standard console table or coffee table into a platform for roulette, cards or craps to introduce a little cheeky fun at your next soiree.

Table games such as pool, foosball and Ping-Pong — which is getting a makeover in the hands of today’s designers — can transform your already winning game room, while integrating games or games tables in any corner of your home can support your effort to make every bit of your space more warm and inviting. Browse a vast collection of antique, new and vintage games today on 1stDibs.