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Low Chess Table

Vintage Asian Low Chess Table
Located in Denton, TX
Mid century Asian style Chess board with carved wood chess pieces and drawer for storage. This
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Games

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Beech, Mahogany, Walnut

Vintage Asian Low Chess Table
Vintage Asian Low Chess Table
H 7 in W 23.88 in D 23.88 in
Important Abstract Bronze Chess Set on Belgian Marble and Brass Game Table
Located in North Miami, FL
This is a low chess table/ coffee table height with the most original and rare chess pieces. All
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Vintage 1960s European Game Tables

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Belgian Black Marble, Brass, Bronze

English Low Cocktail or Coffee Table with Chess Board Top
Located in Austin, TX
An English low coffee or cocktail table with a games top, featuring a square reverse faux marble
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20th Century English Game Tables

Materials

Wood, Mirror, Paint, Glass

Chinoiserie Low Square Wood Chess or Checkers Game Table
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A low square chess or checkers game table. A beautiful piece created from wood. The top features a
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20th Century Southeast Asian Chinoiserie Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Wood

Anglo Raj Hand-Crafted Game Chess Low Table India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
clad silver metal hammered with Moorish Raj designs. In good vintage condition. Wood table with
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Games

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Metal, Bronze, Brass

Set of 3 low tables/pouf “Gli Scacchi” by Mario Bellini per C&B Italia 70’s
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Padova, IT
move just like on a chessboard, Chess is based on an idea of ​​living free from constraints. The three
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Acrylic

Samuel Marx Style square Table with Tapered Legs and Brass Details on Corners
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful game, card or dessert table. The legs are very sexy as they taper down and on each
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Brass

REGINA Table Lamp Designed by Bobo Piccoli for Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte, Bobo Piccoli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by the game of chess with their sinuous shapes, Re and Regina are the key characters of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

RE Table Lamp Designed by Bobo Piccoli for Fontana Arte
By Bobo Piccoli, Fontana Arte
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by the game of chess with their sinuous shapes, Re and Regina are the key characters of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Glass

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By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
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Located in Ostrava, CZ
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Located in Darmstadt, DE
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Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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By Georg Petersens
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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Low Chess Table For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic low chess table available at 1stDibs. Each low chess table for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, wood and metal. Find 7 options for an antique or vintage low chess table now, or shop our selection of 9 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a low chess table — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A low chess table made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. Rooms Studio, Bobo Piccoli and Fontana Arte each produced at least one beautiful low chess table that is worth considering.

How Much is a Low Chess Table?

A low chess table can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,400, while the lowest priced sells for $600 and the highest can go for as much as $50,000.
Questions About Low Chess Table
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Console tables are not low. Typically, consoles are about the height of a desk but are much narrower. As a result, they work well against walls and can be used to hold lamps and decorative objects. While modern console tables commonly feature four legs, you can still find the two-legged variety, which is ideal for nestling behind the sofa. Some also feature shelves for display and storage space or cabinet doors and drawers for hiding clutter. Find vintage console tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    Low tables are usually called coffee tables. The name comes from the table height being designed to make it easy to place something, such as a cup of coffee, on the tabletop while seated on a sofa. Alternatively, people may refer to these low tables as cocktail tables. Explore a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Modern coffee tables tend to be low because they’re most commonly placed in front of couches and chairs. Historically, coffee tables were placed behind the couch which necessitated a taller table. Over time, as styles changed and coffee tables came to be positioned in front of couches, their heights were lowered to accommodate the modern arrangement. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary coffee tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The chabudai, or the short Japanese dining table makes the most of limited space by serving many functions in a Japanese home. They often feature collapsible legs so they can be stored. Diners sit on pillows on the floor, rather than chairs, again freeing up more space by not having bulky chairs. Shop a collection of Japanese furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    No, 12 inches isn’t necessarily too low for a coffee table. For balance, choose a coffee table that is about two to four inches lower than the seat of the largest piece of furniture around it. Usually, this will be the sofa. If your sofa’s seat is 14 to 16 inches high, a 12-inch coffee table will likely be in proportion. Find an assortment of coffee tables on 1stDibs.