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Ivory Chess

Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Chess Set in Metal Box, England, Circa 1920
Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Chess Set in Metal Box, England, Circa 1920

Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Chess Set in Metal Box, England, Circa 1920

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

I hope You have a game table with chessboard (like I have at home), so You can use it with these beautiful chess. I have also ivory chess, but I cannot publish.

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Early 20th Century English Other Games

Materials

Fruitwood

Edwardian Satinwood Hand-Painted Metamorphic Game Table
Edwardian Satinwood Hand-Painted Metamorphic Game Table

Edwardian Satinwood Hand-Painted Metamorphic Game Table

By Sheraton Revival

Located in Chicago, IL

The interior is a mahogany drawer with compartments for the storage of play pieces. The chess pieces are ivory. The right side opens to a hidden compartment with a built-in tantalus ...

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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Game Tables

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Chess center table with Lime Stripes handmade tiles and Lacquered Ivory
Chess center table with Lime Stripes handmade tiles and Lacquered Ivory

Chess center table with Lime Stripes handmade tiles and Lacquered Ivory

By Mambo Unlimited Ideas

Located in Lisbon, PT

Top: Stripes Lime handmade tiles Structure: Lacquered wood Color: Ivory More colors available for the top tiles and structure. Made to Order.

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2010s Portuguese Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Bruce Talbert, by Gillows & Co. Aesthetic Movement chess table
Bruce Talbert, by Gillows & Co. Aesthetic Movement chess table

Bruce Talbert, by Gillows & Co. Aesthetic Movement chess table

By Bruce James Talbert

Located in London, GB

Bruce Talbert, made by Gillows and Co. An exceptional exhibition-quality Aesthetic Movement chess table inlaid with boxwood to the chessboard top, with three baluster legs incised an...

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Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Game Tables

Materials

Boxwood, Walnut, Ivory

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Octagonal Anglo-Indian Chess Table, 19th Century
Octagonal Anglo-Indian Chess Table, 19th Century

Octagonal Anglo-Indian Chess Table, 19th Century

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H 32.68 in Dm 25.2 in

Octagonal Anglo-Indian Chess Table, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

Heavily carved wood with animals and floral decoration. This type of Indian furniture were made in Bombay in the middle of the 19th century. Pieces of this scale are quite rare.

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Furniture

Materials

Wood, Ivory

1930s Mackintosh Style Ebonized Wood Chairs
1930s Mackintosh Style Ebonized Wood Chairs

1930s Mackintosh Style Ebonized Wood Chairs

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H 45.67 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

1930s Mackintosh Style Ebonized Wood Chairs

By Charles Rennie Mackintosh

Located in Brussels, Ixelles

The structure is black painted ebonized wood with amazing crafting technique, matched with chess board style ivory inlays. The seating parts have been re-upholstered with high qualit...

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Vintage 1930s British Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

19th Century English Ivory Chess Set
19th Century English Ivory Chess Set

19th Century English Ivory Chess Set

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H 3.3 in W 1.1 in L 3.3 in

19th Century English Ivory Chess Set

Located in London, GB

English ivory chess set We are proud to offer an English ivory chess set in the ‘Washington’ pattern, one side stained red, the other side remaining natural, the kings with "cogged...

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Games

Materials

Ivory

Circa 1960 Classical Ivory Chess Set by House of Staunton
Circa 1960 Classical Ivory Chess Set by House of Staunton

Circa 1960 Classical Ivory Chess Set by House of Staunton

By House of Staunton

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Rare Vintage Hand Carved Set In Beautiful Condition. All Original With Darker Pieces Stained Brown. Schreger Lines Visible, Which Indicate True Ivory And Not Newly Made From A Mammo...

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Vintage 1960s American Neoclassical Games

Materials

Ivory

Anglo Indian Miniature Chess Table
Anglo Indian Miniature Chess Table

Anglo Indian Miniature Chess Table

Located in New Orleans, LA

The table includes a miniature ivory chess set and a sandalwood box with a sliding lid.

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Antique 19th Century Indian Games

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Horn, Ivory, Sandalwood

Chess Set
Chess Set

Chess Set

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H 3.75 in W 1 in D 1 in

Chess Set

Located in Houston, TX

Indian bone pieces carved probably in Burma, and more than likely for Chinese carvers for an export. Natural bone and dyed red. The chess set is 19th century. Some repairs and age cr...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ivory, Wood

Anglo-Indian Octagonal Table with Inlay Chess Board
Anglo-Indian Octagonal Table with Inlay Chess Board

Anglo-Indian Octagonal Table with Inlay Chess Board

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Fine and elegant Anglo-Indian octagonal rosewood table with elaborate ivory and ebony inlay.The octagonal surface has an inlayed chess board design.

Category

Antique 19th Century Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Ivory, Ebony

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

Its form mirrors the table's edge,and its pegs are also carved of African ivory.The most important maker, provenance and extraordinary craftsmanship make this the finest chess set in...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Games

Materials

Brass

Anglo Indian Ivory And Sandalwood Checker And Backgammon Box
Anglo Indian Ivory And Sandalwood Checker And Backgammon Box

Anglo Indian Ivory And Sandalwood Checker And Backgammon Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A large and rare Anglo Indian ivory and sandalwood checker, chess and backgammon box, with a hinged lid that opens to a checker or chess board on the top, and a backgammon box in the...

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Antique 19th Century Indian Games

Walnut Games Compendium
Walnut Games Compendium

Walnut Games Compendium

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H 7.49 in W 13.78 in D 9.85 in

Walnut Games Compendium

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Inside the lid is the folded chess and backgammon board, in the top are the chess and backgammon pieces made of colored ivory, the chess pieces sit on brass pegs to keep them in place.

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Antique 19th Century British Games

18th C. French Tric Trac Table Signed
18th C. French Tric Trac Table Signed

18th C. French Tric Trac Table Signed

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H 28.5 in W 30 in D 23.25 in

18th C. French Tric Trac Table Signed

Located in Stamford, CT

18th century French Louis XV mahogany tric trac games table with ivory inlay and bronze mounts. The reversible top with tooled leather writing surface on one side and ivory inlaid ch...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Game Tables

Chess Set with Ceramic Game Pieces
Chess Set with Ceramic Game Pieces

Chess Set with Ceramic Game Pieces

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H 0.25 in W 16 in D 16 in

Chess Set with Ceramic Game Pieces

Located in Los Angeles, CA

It is paired with hand made ceramic glazed black and ivory chess pieces. Dimensions Board: 16” width x 16” depth x .25” height.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Large Vizagapatam Chess Set with Elaborately Hand-Carved Bone Chess Pieces
Large Vizagapatam Chess Set with Elaborately Hand-Carved Bone Chess Pieces

Large Vizagapatam Chess Set with Elaborately Hand-Carved Bone Chess Pieces

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

By the beginning of the 19th century, elaborately carved and turned ivory chess sets such as this on, were being produced for sale on the very lucrative European market.

Category

20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Games

Materials

Bone

Mid-Century Chess Set - Malachite & Alabaster - Italian - Sculpted Stone Pieces
Mid-Century Chess Set - Malachite & Alabaster - Italian - Sculpted Stone Pieces

Mid-Century Chess Set - Malachite & Alabaster - Italian - Sculpted Stone Pieces

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

The playing field is composed of alternating squares of malachite and alabaster, creating a beautiful contrast between the vivid green and soft ivory hues. The accompanying sculptura...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Games

Materials

Malachite, Alabaster

Italian Onyx and Marble Backgammon Set, 1960s
Italian Onyx and Marble Backgammon Set, 1960s

Italian Onyx and Marble Backgammon Set, 1960s

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H 1 in W 15.5 in D 11.5 in

Italian Onyx and Marble Backgammon Set, 1960s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Italy, circa 1960 gorgeous browns and ivory white marble onyx backgammon chess board. The pieces are not onyx from the original game board, added later.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Onyx, Marble

Italian Onyx and Marble Backgammon Set, 1960s
Italian Onyx and Marble Backgammon Set, 1960s

Italian Onyx and Marble Backgammon Set, 1960s

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H 1 in W 15.5 in D 11.5 in

Italian Onyx and Marble Backgammon Set, 1960s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Italy, circa 1960 gorgeous browns and ivory white marble onyx backgammon chess board.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Onyx, Marble

Ivory Chess Set
Ivory Chess Set

Ivory Chess Set

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H 5 in W 22 in D 11 in

Ivory Chess Set

Located in Sarasota, FL

Fabulous ivory chess set completely hand carved with apprentice balls to the main chess pieces (all pieces included and in perfix condition and one-half tea stained the other half of...

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Vintage 1940s Chinese Games

Materials

Ivory, Yew

Hand Carved Ivory Chess Set
Hand Carved Ivory Chess Set

Hand Carved Ivory Chess Set

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H 2.5 in W 25 in D 25 in

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 and has great over-sized pieces.

Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Game Boards

Materials

Ivory

Antique French Ivory chess set
Antique French Ivory chess set

Antique French Ivory chess set

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H 3 in Dm 0.75 in

Antique French Ivory chess set

Located in Summerland, CA

Finely turned Ivory chess set carved with exceptional skill, reminiscent of "masterpieces" in Ivory which were collected in Cabinets of Curiosity.

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Antique 19th Century French Tableware

Hand carved ivory chess set
Hand carved ivory chess set

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 and has great over-sized pieces.

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20th Century Chinese Games

Art Deco Ivory Chess Set
Art Deco Ivory Chess Set

Art Deco Ivory Chess Set

Located in London, GB

Both sides natural, one with applied back circles to the bases. Please note: This chess set is subject to CITES license restrictions. A CITES license is required to export it outs...

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Early 20th Century Indian Art Deco Games

Finely Carved Ivory Chess Set
Finely Carved Ivory Chess Set

Finely Carved Ivory Chess Set

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H 5.5 in W 26 in D 26 in

Finely Carved Ivory Chess Set

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This lovely set consists of fully hand carved ivory figures, of all different characters. Even the pawns are all different characters. One set is stained , and one is natural ivory. ...

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Vintage 1930s Asian Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

Indian Ivory Chess Set, circa 1840
Indian Ivory Chess Set, circa 1840

Indian Ivory Chess Set, circa 1840

Located in London, GB

One side stained red the other natural. The kings with pierced tops and foliate spray finials, bishops as carved mitres, knights as horses' heads, the castles with flying flags, pa...

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Antique Early 19th Century Indian Early Victorian Games

Materials

Ivory

Good English ‘Washington’ Pattern Turned Ivory Chess Set, circa 1800-1820
Good English ‘Washington’ Pattern Turned Ivory Chess Set, circa 1800-1820

Good English ‘Washington’ Pattern Turned Ivory Chess Set, circa 1800-1820

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

The English ivory chess set in the ‘Washington’ pattern, one side stained red, the other side remaining natural, the kings with "cogged" crowns and the queens with ball knops, the bi...

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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Games

Materials

Ivory

19th Century Barleycorn Pattern Ivory Chess Set
19th Century Barleycorn Pattern Ivory Chess Set

19th Century Barleycorn Pattern Ivory Chess Set

Located in London, GB

One side stained red, the other side left natural, kings with crosses and queens with the “barleycorn” decoration, bishops with open mitres, knights as horses' heads, rooks as raised...

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Games

Materials

Ivory

Chess Set
Chess Set

Chess Set

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H 14.25 in W 14.25 in D 0.5 in

Chess Set

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Staunton Ivory Chess Set with Coromandel & Satinwood chequered board.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Games

Materials

Ivory, Wood

Nest of Two Regency Rosewood Games Tables
Nest of Two Regency Rosewood Games Tables

Nest of Two Regency Rosewood Games Tables

Located in New York, NY

Together with a delightful nineteenth century red-stained and white ivory chess set.

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Antique 19th Century English Game Tables

Antique Signed Games Compendium
Antique Signed Games Compendium

Antique Signed Games Compendium

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H 7.75 in W 13.75 in D 10 in

Antique Signed Games Compendium

By Toulmin & Gale

Located in Vancouver, BC

A handsome two drawer Games compendium featuring ivory chess set with board, cribbage board, draughts, bezique and dominoes.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Boxes

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Ivory Chess For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal ivory chess for your home. Each ivory chess for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using bone, ivory and wood. If you’re shopping for an ivory chess, we have 9 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an ivory chess — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An ivory chess is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Early Victorian and George III styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one ivory chess that is appealing in its simplicity, but House of Staunton produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Ivory Chess?

Prices for an ivory chess can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $528 and can go as high as $188,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,675.