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Leather Chess Set with Carved Wooden Pieces, Italy, 1960s–1970s
Leather Chess Set with Carved Wooden Pieces, Italy, 1960s–1970s

Leather Chess Set with Carved Wooden Pieces, Italy, 1960s–1970s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This elegant chess set features a richly patinated leather-covered board with a raised, framed playing surface and finely tooled geometric corner details.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Leather

Carl Auböck Leather and Cast Iron Chess Set #5606
Carl Auböck Leather and Cast Iron Chess Set #5606

Carl Auböck Leather and Cast Iron Chess Set #5606

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Carl Auböck Leather and Cast Iron Chess Set #5606 Authorized re-edition of a design originally produced by Carl Auböck III.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Iron, Nickel

Hermes Chess Set, 1985
Hermes Chess Set, 1985

Hermes Chess Set, 1985

$6,400Sale Price|39% Off

Hermes Chess Set, 1985

By Hermès, Rena Dumas

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A beautiful and elegant chess set designed by Rena Dumas for Hermes circa 1985.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Games

Materials

Metal

Antique ca. 1850-1880 Faux Book Leather Backgammon Chess & Draughts Set
Antique ca. 1850-1880 Faux Book Leather Backgammon Chess & Draughts Set

Antique ca. 1850-1880 Faux Book Leather Backgammon Chess & Draughts Set

Located in Nottingham, GB

Designed to resemble an antiquarian volume entitled “History of England”, the leather-bound case opens to reveal a beautifully gilt-tooled backgammon board, with an outer chess/draug...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Games

Materials

Metal

Italian Roman-Style Chess Set Cast Metal and Leather Leather Board Circa 1960
Italian Roman-Style Chess Set Cast Metal and Leather Leather Board Circa 1960

Italian Roman-Style Chess Set Cast Metal and Leather Leather Board Circa 1960

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Large Italian Roman-Style Chess & Checkers Set Cast Metal and Leather Leather Board, circa 1960 A distinguished large mid-century Italian chess showcasing finely cast metal figures i...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Leather

Trafalgar Chess Set in Corno Italiano and Nabuk leather, Mod. 5121
Trafalgar Chess Set in Corno Italiano and Nabuk leather, Mod. 5121

Trafalgar Chess Set in Corno Italiano and Nabuk leather, Mod. 5121

By A. Andreucci, Arcahorn Srl.

Located in Recanati, Macerata

Whether you are a player or a collector looking for a remarkable chess set, Trafalgar will bring sophistication into your hobbies at home.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Game Boards

Materials

Metal

Jacques Adnet Modernist Stitched Leather and Aluminum Chess Set, circa 1950
Jacques Adnet Modernist Stitched Leather and Aluminum Chess Set, circa 1950

Jacques Adnet Modernist Stitched Leather and Aluminum Chess Set, circa 1950

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pieces from Adnet's leather period are increasingly sought after. This fabulous set stands out for its superb condition, sculptural clarity, and unmistakable elegance.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Modern Games

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Vintage 1970 Backgammon & Chess Rare Etienne Aigner Black Soft Leather Set
Vintage 1970 Backgammon & Chess Rare Etienne Aigner Black Soft Leather Set

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 complete set a rare find since they were just a few made guaranteeing the maximum level o...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Arts and Crafts Games

Materials

Leather

Carl Aubock Modernist Cast Iron Chess Game Set with Handmade Leather Board
Carl Aubock Modernist Cast Iron Chess Game Set with Handmade Leather Board

Carl Aubock Modernist Cast Iron Chess Game Set with Handmade Leather Board

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

A very exceptional and beautiful Minimalist Mid-Century Modern chess game, model #5606, designed by Carl Aubock III in 1969. Executed by Werkstätte Auböck in Vienna / Austria. The ch...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Iron, Nickel

ELIE SAAB Maison Large Chess Set by Giobagnara in Monogram Leather and Marble
ELIE SAAB Maison Large Chess Set by Giobagnara in Monogram Leather and Marble

ELIE SAAB Maison Large Chess Set by Giobagnara in Monogram Leather and Marble

By Elie Saab, Giobagnara

Located in Mariano Comense, CO

Born from the exclusive collaboration between ELIE SAAB Maison and Giobagnara, this luxurious chess set is a masterful expression of design, craftsmanship, and timeless elegance.

Category

2010s Italian Games

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Exceptional Chinese Lacquered Travel Chess Set Lacquered Board & Court Figures
Exceptional Chinese Lacquered Travel Chess Set Lacquered Board & Court Figures

Exceptional Chinese Lacquered Travel Chess Set Lacquered Board & Court Figures

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Exceptional Chinese Lacquered Campaign Travel Chess Set with Dragon & Phoenix Board and Court Figures China's 20th Century An exceptional and complete 35-piece Chinese lacquered tr...

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Games

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Chess Set by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria
Mid-Century Modern Chess Set by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria

Mid-Century Modern Chess Set by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria

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 Carl Auböck. Made in Vienna.

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Nickel

JUMBO JAQUES LTD EDiTION 1850 STAUNTON CHESSMAN CHESS SET INC CERTIFCATES ETC
JUMBO JAQUES LTD EDiTION 1850 STAUNTON CHESSMAN CHESS SET INC CERTIFCATES ETC

JUMBO JAQUES LTD EDiTION 1850 STAUNTON CHESSMAN CHESS SET INC CERTIFCATES ETC

By House of Staunton

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, extra large, weighted, Limited Edition 093 / 250 pattern Jaques Staunton Chessman ...

Category

20th Century English Victorian Games

Materials

Leather, Boxwood

21st Century Italian Leather Chess Board with Brass Pieces Handcrafted in Italy
21st Century Italian Leather Chess Board with Brass Pieces Handcrafted in Italy

21st Century Italian Leather Chess Board with Brass Pieces Handcrafted in Italy

By Pinetti

Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia

The class of a noble material such as walnut wood perfectly matches with the timeless beauty of genuine leather. A full chess and checkers set that doesn't go unnoticed whenever disp...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Game Boards

Materials

Brass

The Figure Game "The Original Game of Chess" Set in Bronze by Gary Sahl Rare
The Figure Game "The Original Game of Chess" Set in Bronze by Gary Sahl Rare

The Figure Game "The Original Game of Chess" Set in Bronze by Gary Sahl Rare

Located in San Diego, CA

The Figure Game (Siang Ki in Chinese), "The Original Game of Chess as Played in Antiquity" set in bronze by Gary Sahl for the Riggs Gallery in La Jolla, California, circa 1989.

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Bronze

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Chess Set - Board, Box & solid hand-made Ebony & Rock Maple Pieces
Chess Set - Board, Box & solid hand-made Ebony & Rock Maple Pieces

Chess Set - Board, Box & solid hand-made Ebony & Rock Maple Pieces

By Boucher & Co

Located in Queensland, AU

This design is inspired by the chess board the box protects. The interior is lined with luxurious red Italian leather.

Category

2010s Australian Art Deco Game Boards

Materials

Nickel

E15 Nona Chessboard & Chess Figures by Annabelle Klute
E15 Nona Chessboard & Chess Figures by Annabelle Klute

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 intervention to create each character.Each figure is inspired by the moves it can make. NONA...

Category

2010s German Desk Sets

Materials

Leather, Wood, Oak

Large and Unusual Vintage Leather Bound Chess Set
Large and Unusual Vintage Leather Bound Chess Set

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 unusual chess set you will see!

Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Leather

EXQUISiTE RESTORED CHESSBOARD TABLE & LEATHER CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAIRS + CHESS SET
EXQUISiTE RESTORED CHESSBOARD TABLE & LEATHER CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAIRS + CHESS SET

EXQUISiTE RESTORED CHESSBOARD TABLE & LEATHER CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAIRS + CHESS SET

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare and highly collectable, extra large gaming suite comprising of a brown leather extending che...

Category

20th Century English Victorian Tables

Materials

Leather, Beech

Late 20th century French Leather and Metal Chess Set, 1980s
Late 20th century French Leather and Metal Chess Set, 1980s

Late 20th century French Leather and Metal Chess Set, 1980s

Located in LEGNY, FR

Superb chess set with a leather-clad board, adorned with finely crafted decorative motifs.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Toys

Materials

Metal

Unique Hand Thrown Art Pottery Chess Set Custom Leather Board
Unique Hand Thrown Art Pottery Chess Set Custom Leather Board

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Game Boards

Materials

Leather

HERMES: “Samarcande” chess set circa 2010
HERMES: “Samarcande” chess set circa 2010

HERMES: “Samarcande” chess set circa 2010

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H 14.18 in W 14.18 in D 2.56 in

HERMES: “Samarcande” chess set circa 2010

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Natural mahogany and cassia chess set Leather, natural mahogany and Cassia.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Leather Chess Board, Italy, 1960s
Vintage Leather Chess Board, Italy, 1960s

Vintage Leather Chess Board, Italy, 1960s

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H 2.5 in W 11 in D 11 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

1985 Franklin Mint "The Great Crusaders" Chess Set Game with Leather Board
1985 Franklin Mint "The Great Crusaders" Chess Set Game with Leather Board

1985 Franklin Mint "The Great Crusaders" Chess Set Game with Leather Board

By Franklin MInt

Located in Dallas, TX

The game is in excellent condition and has the original leather board. The magnificent chess set epitomizes the struggles for domination between Christians and Muslims, this conflic...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Games

Materials

Porcelain

1985 Franklin Mint "The Great Crusaders" Chess Set Game with Leather Board
1985 Franklin Mint "The Great Crusaders" Chess Set Game with Leather Board

1985 Franklin Mint "The Great Crusaders" Chess Set Game with Leather Board

By Franklin MInt

Located in Dallas, TX

The game is in excellent condition and has the original leather board. The magnificent chess set epitomizes the struggles for domination between Christians and Muslims; this confli...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Games

Materials

Porcelain

Restoration Hardware Backgammon Chess Game Set Folding Case 28"
Restoration Hardware Backgammon Chess Game Set Folding Case 28"

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.

Category

Late 20th Century Games

Materials

Leather, Burlap, Hardwood

19thC British Mahogany Cased Chess Set by Jacques & Son, c.1890
19thC British Mahogany Cased Chess Set by Jacques & Son, c.1890

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 award winning Netflix series 'The Queens Gambit' did not tempt you into the world ...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Games

Materials

Leather

Paul Stuart Leather Chess Set
Paul Stuart Leather Chess Set

Paul Stuart Leather Chess Set

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H 2 in W 7 in D 7 in

Paul Stuart Leather Chess Set

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Paul Stuart leather chess set. Magnetic board.

Category

1990s Games

Materials

Leather

Hand Carved Wood and Leather Chess Set
Hand Carved Wood and Leather Chess Set

Hand Carved Wood and Leather Chess Set

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H 1.5 in W 15.25 in D 15.25 in

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.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Modern South African Hand Made Brass and Leather Chess Set
Mid-Century Modern South African Hand Made Brass and Leather Chess Set

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 made of leather.

Category

Vintage 1970s South African Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Brass

Austin Enterprises Aluminum Chess Game and Table in Leather
Austin Enterprises Aluminum Chess Game and Table in Leather

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 chess set from 1962 is designed by Austin E COX (1924-2015) for Austin Enterprises an...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Game Boards

Materials

Aluminum

Hermes Leather and Wood Chess Set
Hermes Leather and Wood Chess Set

Hermes Leather and Wood Chess Set

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H 9.25 in W 36 in D 36 in

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 inches square.

Category

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

Materials

Leather, Wood

Gucci Leather Backgammon and Chess Set
Gucci Leather Backgammon and Chess Set

Gucci Leather Backgammon and Chess Set

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H 1.25 in W 18.75 in D 18.75 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 board wrapped in brown burnished leather with contrast stitching.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Games

Materials

Metal

Vintage 1970 Backgammon & Chess Rare Etienne Aigner Handmade Soft Leather Set
Vintage 1970 Backgammon & Chess Rare Etienne Aigner Handmade Soft Leather Set

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 since they were just a few made guaranteeing the maximum level of craftsmanship and...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Arts and Crafts Games

Materials

Leather

Mark Cross Miniature Travel Chess Set
Mark Cross Miniature Travel Chess Set

Mark Cross Miniature Travel Chess Set

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H 1.25 in W 4 in D 4 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 packaging, great men's gift.

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Paul Evans Modern Chess Set Game Table
Paul Evans Modern Chess Set Game Table

Paul Evans Modern Chess Set Game Table

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H 29 in W 32.13 in D 32.13 in

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.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Brass

Modernist Chess Set #5606 by Carl Auböck
Modernist Chess Set #5606 by Carl Auböck

Modernist Chess Set #5606 by Carl Auböck

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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 Carl Auböck. Made in Vienna.

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

Modernist Chess Set #5606 by Carl Auböck

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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 Carl Auböck. Made in Vienna.

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

Modernist Chess Set #5606 by Carl Auböck

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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 Carl Auböck. Made in Vienna.

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

Modernist Chess Set #5606 by Carl Auböck

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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 Carl Auböck. Made in Vienna.

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

Modernist Chess Set #5606 by Carl Auböck

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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 Carl Auböck. Made in Vienna.

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Nickel

Carl Auböck Set of Chess Pieces, Austria, 1960s
Carl Auböck Set of Chess Pieces, Austria, 1960s

Carl Auböck Set of Chess Pieces, Austria, 1960s

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H 0.04 in W 0.04 in D 0.04 in

Carl Auböck Set of Chess Pieces, Austria, 1960s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Berlin, DE

Carl Auböck chess Pieces, Austria, 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Brass

Swarovski Chess Set Silver Crystal Glass Gift Box Original, Austria
Swarovski Chess Set Silver Crystal Glass Gift Box Original, Austria

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 glass, mirror glass with diamond cut pieces in clear and black glass.

Category

2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Leather, Cut Glass, Mirror

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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.

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