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Leather Chess Set

Hand Carved Wood and Leather Chess Set
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Intricately hand-carved wooden chess with leather game board. King piece measures 4.25" high.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Leather, Wood

Hand Carved Wood and Leather Chess Set
Hand Carved Wood and Leather Chess Set
$700
H 1.5 in W 15.25 in D 15.25 in
Jacques Adnet Chess Set
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Atlanta, GA
of genuine leather, and this chess set is sure to catch the eye whenever displayed. All pieces are in
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Vintage 1950s French Modern Games

Materials

Leather

Jacques Adnet Chess Set
Jacques Adnet Chess Set
$9,500 / set
H 5.5 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Hermes Chess Set, 1985
By Rena Dumas, Hermès
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful and elegant chess set designed by Rena Dumas for Hermes circa 1985. Come with a leather
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Vintage 1980s French Games

Materials

Metal

Hermes Chess Set, 1985
Hermes Chess Set, 1985
$8,400 Sale Price
20% Off
H 2.5 in W 10 in D 10 in
EXQUISiTE RESTORED CHESSBOARD TABLE & LEATHER CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAIRS + CHESS SET
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, pair of Chesterfield brown leather carver armchairs and gold silver and gold gilt metal chess pieces
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20th Century English Victorian Tables

Materials

Leather, Beech

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
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Iron, Nickel

Carl Auböck Chess Set #5606
Carl Auböck Chess Set #5606
$3,875 / item
H 15 in W 15 in D 0.25 in
Vintage 1970 Backgammon & Chess Rare Etienne Aigner Black Soft Leather Set
By Etienne Aigner
Located in Vis, NL
Vintage 1970 backgammon & chess rare Etienne Aigner black and burgundy handmade soft leather
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Vintage 1970s French Arts and Crafts Games

Materials

Leather

ELIE SAAB Maison Large Chess Set by Giobagnara in Monogram Leather and Marble
By Giobagnara, Elie Saab
Located in Mariano Comense, CO
collaboration between ELIE SAAB Maison and Giobagnara, this luxurious chess set is a masterful expression of
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2010s Italian Games

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Carl Aubock Modernist Cast Iron Chess Game Set with Handmade Leather Board
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
also handmade of black and white leather. In excellent condition. One of the most beautiful chess games
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Iron, Nickel

19th Century Spider Legs Maple Table & Leather Top Chess Board and Pieces Set
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th century victorian Spider Legs Maple Table and Leather Top Chess Board and Pieces Set in good
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Game Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood, Maple

Modernist Chess Set #5606 by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
A chessboard made from black and natural leather with 32 nickel pieces. Designed in the 1950s by
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Nickel

Modernist Chess Set #5606 by Carl Auböck
Modernist Chess Set #5606 by Carl Auböck
$2,990 / item
H 3.23 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
Chess Set - Board, Box & solid hand-made Ebony & Rock Maple Pieces
By Boucher & Co
Located in Queensland, AU
Chess Set - Board, Box & solid hand-made Ebony & Rock Maple Pieces A unique and stunning creation
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2010s Australian Art Deco Game Boards

Materials

Nickel

Chess Set - Board, Box & solid hand-made Ebony & Rock Maple Pieces
Chess Set - Board, Box & solid hand-made Ebony & Rock Maple Pieces
$38,240 Sale Price
20% Off
H 4.34 in W 10.24 in D 15.75 in
21st Century Italian Leather Chess Board with Brass Pieces Handcrafted in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
perfectly matches with the timeless beauty of genuine leather. A full chess and checkers set that doesn't go
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2010s Italian Modern Game Boards

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Brass

The Figure Game "The Original Game of Chess" Set in Bronze by Gary Sahl Rare
Located in San Diego, CA
the pieces are individual works of art! Also included with the set is a large leather pelt board, a
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Bronze

Recent Sales

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

Large and Unusual Vintage Leather Bound Chess Set
Located in London, GB
A huge and amazing vintage leather bound chess board with carved wooden figures, probably the most
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Leather

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
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Vintage 1960s American Game Boards

Materials

Leather

HERMES: “Samarcande” chess set circa 2010
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Natural mahogany and cassia chess set Leather, natural mahogany and Cassia. - The drawer handles
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

HERMES: “Samarcande” chess set circa 2010
HERMES: “Samarcande” chess set circa 2010
H 14.18 in W 14.18 in D 2.56 in
Vintage Leather Chess Board, Italy, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Small Italian chess set in leather and wood with all the pawns.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Silver

Restoration Hardware Backgammon Chess Game Set Folding Case 28"
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century chess / backgammon game set by Restoration Hardware. Reversible, folding
Category

Late 20th Century Games

Materials

Leather, Burlap, Hardwood

1985 Franklin Mint "The Great Crusaders" Chess Set Game with Leather Board
By Franklin MInt
Located in Dallas, TX
the original leather board. The magnificent chess set epitomizes the struggles for domination between
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Vintage 1980s American Games

Materials

Porcelain

1985 Franklin Mint "The Great Crusaders" Chess Set Game with Leather Board
By Franklin MInt
Located in Dallas, TX
has the original leather board. The magnificent chess set epitomizes the struggles for domination
Category

Vintage 1980s American Games

Materials

Porcelain

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
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Games

Materials

Leather

Paul Stuart Leather Chess Set
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Paul Stuart leather chess set. Magnetic board.
Category

1990s Games

Materials

Leather

Paul Stuart Leather Chess Set
Paul Stuart Leather Chess Set
H 2 in W 7 in D 7 in
Mid-Century Modern South African Hand Made Brass and Leather Chess Set
Located in Weesp, NL
South African 1970's rare hand made brass chess set in perfect condition. The foldable board is
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Vintage 1970s South African Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Brass

Austin Enterprises Aluminum Chess Game and Table in Leather
By Alcoa Aluminum
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Austin Enterprises, aluminum, beech and leather chess set, 1962, United States. This wonderful
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Game Boards

Materials

Aluminum

Hermes Leather and Wood Chess Set
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Absolutely amazing and rare Hermes chess set. No longer in production. Sizes: Leather is 36
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Leather, Wood

Hermes Leather and Wood Chess Set
Hermes Leather and Wood Chess Set
H 9.25 in W 36 in D 36 in
Gucci Leather Backgammon and Chess Set
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Gucci game board with backgammon on one side and chess on the other. Sturdy wood framed
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Games

Materials

Metal

Gucci Leather Backgammon and Chess Set
Gucci Leather Backgammon and Chess Set
H 1.25 in W 18.75 in D 18.75 in
Mark Cross Miniature Travel Chess Set
By Mark Cross
Located in Westport, CT
Mark cross leather and wood travel chess set, made for mark cross Spain, all original box and
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Vintage 1970 Backgammon & Chess Rare Etienne Aigner Handmade Soft Leather Set
By Etienne Aigner
Located in Vis, NL
Vintage 1970 backgammon & chess rare Etienne Aigner handmade soft leather complete set a rare find
Category

Vintage 1970s French Arts and Crafts Games

Materials

Leather

Paul Evans Modern Chess Set Game Table
By Paul Evans
Located in Wayne, NJ
This is a rare Paul Evans chess gaming set. It includes the table and playing pieces. The table is
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Brass

Paul Evans Modern Chess Set Game Table
Paul Evans Modern Chess Set Game Table
H 29 in W 32.13 in D 32.13 in
Modernist Chess Set #5606 by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
A chessboard made from black and natural leather with 32 nickel pieces. Designed in the 1950s by
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Nickel

Modernist Chess Set #5606 by Carl Auböck
Modernist Chess Set #5606 by Carl Auböck
H 3.23 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
Modernist Chess Set #5606 by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
A chessboard made from black and natural leather with 32 nickel pieces. Designed in the 1950s by
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Nickel

Modernist Chess Set #5606 by Carl Auböck
Modernist Chess Set #5606 by Carl Auböck
H 3.23 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
Modernist Chess Set #5606 by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
A chessboard made from black and natural leather with 32 nickel pieces. Designed in the 1950s by
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Nickel

Modernist Chess Set #5606 by Carl Auböck
Modernist Chess Set #5606 by Carl Auböck
H 3.23 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
Modernist Chess Set #5606 by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
A chessboard made from black and natural leather with 32 nickel pieces. Designed in the 1950s by
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Nickel

Modernist Chess Set #5606 by Carl Auböck
Modernist Chess Set #5606 by Carl Auböck
H 3.23 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
Modernist Chess Set #5606 by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
A chessboard made from black and natural leather with 32 nickel pieces. Designed in the 1950s by
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Nickel

Modernist Chess Set #5606 by Carl Auböck
Modernist Chess Set #5606 by Carl Auböck
H 3.23 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
Carl Auböck Set of Chess Pieces, Austria, 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck chess Pieces, Austria, 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Brass

Swarovski Chess Set Silver Crystal Glass Gift Box Original, Austria
By Swarovski
Located in Vienna, AT
Swarovski chess set in original gift box, Austria, never used Sparkling Swarovski chess board in
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2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Leather, Cut Glass, Mirror

Mid-Century Italian Coffee Table Chess Set and Chairs, c.1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
motif pair of curule chairs. Mid-century chess coffee table, chess set and matching chairs. Italian
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Leather, Gesso, Wood

Carved Wood and Leather Chess Set
Located in North Hollywood, CA
the Melrose location are 50% off! A very charming set of whimsical painted wooden figures in very
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Vintage 1960s American Game Boards

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood and Leather Chess Set
Carved Wood and Leather Chess Set
H 3 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in
Sigi Pineda Sterling Chess Set W/travel Case
By Sigfrido Pineda
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional and rare. This Sigi Pineda travel chess set is a unique find. All pieces are made in
Category

20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Chess Set Pieces in Vegan Leather Box
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Vintage chess set pieces in Vegan leather box All pieces in plastic (black and white) with an
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Late 20th Century American Bohemian Games

Materials

Plastic

American Midcentury, Hand Cast & Polished, Limited Edition, Shah Mat Chess Set
Located in Port Hope, ON
This magnificent American midcentury "Shah Mat" (the original Persian name for chess) set is
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Bronze

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By Maison Baguès
Located in Queens, NY
French mid-century (1940s) red and white painted metal 10 arm chandelier with Murano glass bird in center with canopy. (Attributed to BAGUES).  
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Antique Telescope Walking Stick Marine Telescope Cane
Located in Den Haag, NL
Love this novelty walking cane ,folding out Telescope . solid Brass . 3 parts Teak cane . works perfect. enlarged 3 times .
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Vintage 1980s European Steampunk Nautical Objects

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Brass

French 18th Century Louis XV Painted & Gilt Queen Bed
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
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Four Georgian Wrought Iron Railing Lengths with Hand-Formed Circular End Finials
Located in London, GB
A set of four lengths of Georgian hand wrought iron railings with hoop style tops and circular hand formed end finials to each section. They are made from wrought iron so they are ex...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Balustrades and Fixtures

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Wrought Iron

Set of 12 English Porcelain Botanical Plates, Spode, circa 1900
By Spode
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 English porcelain botanical plates, Spode, circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century Dinner Plates

Vladimir Kagan, Side Chairs, Walnut, Fabric, USA, 1960s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in High Point, NC
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Fabric, Walnut

Vladimir Kagan, Side Chairs, Walnut, Fabric, USA, 1960s
Vladimir Kagan, Side Chairs, Walnut, Fabric, USA, 1960s
$6,600 / set
H 37 in W 18.5 in D 25 in
Radicchio Hand-Painted Ceramic Serving Tray, Made in Italy
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Ceramic

Radicchio Hand-Painted Ceramic Serving Tray, Made in Italy
Radicchio Hand-Painted Ceramic Serving Tray, Made in Italy
$89 / item
H 0.79 in W 8.27 in D 15.75 in
Nugget Large Vase by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Milan, IT
This iconic design by Gaetano Pesce will make a singular, utterly captivating accent in a contemporary interior. A precious work of art, it belongs to the Fish Design Collection of s...
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2010s Italian Vases

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Resin

Nugget Large Vase by Gaetano Pesce
$909 / item
H 14.18 in Dm 8.67 in
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By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
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Located in Astoria, NY
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Large Danish Modern L-shaped Rosewood and Steel Desk with Sideboard, 1970s.
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Wool

Bessarabian Rug, 1810
Bessarabian Rug, 1810
$550,000
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Calogero Seller Of Mandarins
Calogero Seller Of Mandarins
$506 / item
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Leather Chess Set For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the leather chess set you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and metal, every leather chess set was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect leather chess set — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each leather chess set bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one leather chess set that is appealing in its simplicity, but Carl Auböck, Werkstätte Carl Auböck and Franklin MInt produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Leather Chess Set?

Prices for a leather chess set can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $175 and can go as high as $4,800, while the average can fetch as much as $2,990.
Questions About Leather Chess Set
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    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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