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Marquetry Chess Board

Mid Nineteenth Century Occasional Table, Marquetry Chess Board Top
Mid Nineteenth Century Occasional Table, Marquetry Chess Board Top

Mid Nineteenth Century Occasional Table, Marquetry Chess Board Top

Located in London, GB

England, circa 1850 A mid nineteenth century occasional table with octagonal marquetry chess board top, the turned upright supported by a marquetry tripod base on bun feet.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Tables

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Wood

Antique Chess Table, English Oak, Games Table, Cotswold School, Mid 20th Century
Antique Chess Table, English Oak, Games Table, Cotswold School, Mid 20th Century

Antique Chess Table, English Oak, Games Table, Cotswold School, Mid 20th Century

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Delightfully presented table with accompanying chess set Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order Select oak stocks show fine grain interest and wisps of medullary rays Sum...

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Mid-20th Century British Game Tables

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

Fine French Art Deco Palisander Game Table by Jules Leleu
Fine French Art Deco Palisander Game Table by Jules Leleu

Fine French Art Deco Palisander Game Table by Jules Leleu

By Jules Leleu

Located in Long Island City, NY

With a removable and reversible top, one side featuring a marquetry chess / checker board, and the other covered in felt (felt to be replaced), two drawers, and fine bronze details.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Game Tables

Materials

Bronze

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A Small Sorrento Ware Walnut Chess Table
A Small Sorrento Ware Walnut Chess Table

A Small Sorrento Ware Walnut Chess Table

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H 28.75 in W 23.43 in D 23.43 in

A Small Sorrento Ware Walnut Chess Table

Located in London, GB

The square top with canted corners and a central marquetry chess board surrounded with intricate geometric inlay is raised on a turned column supported on four shaped splayed legs.

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Game Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Fine Louis XVI Tric Trac Table
Fine Louis XVI Tric Trac Table

Fine Louis XVI Tric Trac Table

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H 28.75 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in

Fine Louis XVI Tric Trac Table

Located in London, GB

A fine Louise XVI period mahogany and satinwood tric trac table, the reversible top with marquetry chess board to one side, and tooled leather writing surface to the other, opening t...

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Antique Late 18th Century Game Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Rare Victorian 1880 Walnut Marquetry Chess Backgammon Cribbage Board Games Table
Rare Victorian 1880 Walnut Marquetry Chess Backgammon Cribbage Board Games Table

Rare Victorian 1880 Walnut Marquetry Chess Backgammon Cribbage Board Games Table

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to this lovely Victorian 1880 walnut marquetry inlaid reversible chess to backgammon and cribbage board games table A very good looking well-made and function pie...

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Game Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Arabesque Inlaid Backgammon & Chess Game Board
Arabesque Inlaid Backgammon & Chess Game Board

Arabesque Inlaid Backgammon & Chess Game Board

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H 3.25 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in

Arabesque Inlaid Backgammon & Chess Game Board

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

With its delicate and intricate patterns, the mother-of-pearl marquetry inlay adds a touch of elegance and refinement to the board.

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Vintage 1960s Turkish Moorish Game Boards

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Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood

Pietra Dura 'Hard Stones Marquetry' Tabletop with Chess Board, 20th Century
Pietra Dura 'Hard Stones Marquetry' Tabletop with Chess Board, 20th Century

Pietra Dura 'Hard Stones Marquetry' Tabletop with Chess Board, 20th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

An outer band of framed oval agates interspersed with shields in the corners and rhomboidal forms highlights the central area, which has a chessboard in different colored stones and ...

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20th Century European Baroque Game Tables

Materials

Marble

Sublime Antique Dutch Games Card Table with Chess Board Top Marquetry Inlaid
Sublime Antique Dutch Games Card Table with Chess Board Top Marquetry Inlaid

Sublime Antique Dutch Games Card Table with Chess Board Top Marquetry Inlaid

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this very well made late 19th century Dutch Marquetry inlaid folding games card table with chessboard top To confirm this listing is for one table, I hav...

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Antique Late 19th Century Danish Victorian Game Tables

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Wood

Syrian Inlaid Mosaic Chess Wooden Game Board Box
Syrian Inlaid Mosaic Chess Wooden Game Board Box

Syrian Inlaid Mosaic Chess Wooden Game Board Box

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H 1.97 in W 14.18 in D 20.48 in

Syrian Inlaid Mosaic Chess Wooden Game Board Box

Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR

Stunning mosaic design and gorgeous craftsmanship. The board/ box is made of various wood, mother-of-pearl . A genuine work of art. All the pieces of the chess game are present and...

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Mid-20th Century Syrian Mid-Century Modern Games

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Wood

Maitland-Smith Inlaid with Exotic Woods Marquetry Game Table Chess
Maitland-Smith Inlaid with Exotic Woods Marquetry Game Table Chess

Maitland-Smith Inlaid with Exotic Woods Marquetry Game Table Chess

By Maitland Smith

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Inlaid with exotic woods and marquetry Convertable chess game table board with brass mounts.

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Late 20th Century Philippine Game Tables

Materials

Satinwood, Burl

Italian 1830 Sorrento Cabinet Marquetry
Italian 1830 Sorrento Cabinet Marquetry

Italian 1830 Sorrento Cabinet Marquetry

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H 51.19 in W 39.38 in D 33.47 in

Italian 1830 Sorrento Cabinet Marquetry

Located in Barcelona, Cataluna

The cabinet is to be exempted, all of it is full of marquetry of many woods. The chess board contains all the woods that have been used to make the marquetry of the cabinet.

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Antique 19th Century Italian International Style Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Vintage Syrian Inlaid Mosaic Game Board
Vintage Syrian Inlaid Mosaic Game Board

Vintage Syrian Inlaid Mosaic Game Board

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H 22 in W 22 in D 2 in

Vintage Syrian Inlaid Mosaic Game Board

Located in Bradenton, FL

Large vintage Syrian inlaid with mother of pearl mosaic backgammon and chess game board. Great inlaid micro mosaic hinged marquetry game board features a chess and checker board on t...

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Early 20th Century Anglo Raj Games

Materials

Wood

Vintage Midcentury Folding Mosaic Inlaid Box with Backgammon Game
Vintage Midcentury Folding Mosaic Inlaid Box with Backgammon Game

Vintage Midcentury Folding Mosaic Inlaid Box with Backgammon Game

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Middle Eastern folding game box inlaid with micro mosaic marquetry features a chess and checker board on the exterior and backgammon board on the interior with all the wooden dice an...

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Games

Materials

Wood

19 Century French Game Table with Book Spine Door
19 Century French Game Table with Book Spine Door

19 Century French Game Table with Book Spine Door

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H 30.71 in W 26.78 in D 17.72 in

19 Century French Game Table with Book Spine Door

Located in Berlin, DE

A 19th century French game table with chess board marquetry on top unfolding to double the size revealing a green felt covering.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Game Tables

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Wood

Antique Victorian Walnut Tripod Games Table
Antique Victorian Walnut Tripod Games Table

Antique Victorian Walnut Tripod Games Table

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H 29 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in

Antique Victorian Walnut Tripod Games Table

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

An Attractive Late 19th Century Burr Walnut Occasional Games Table Having Circular Top Inlaid With Chess Board And Marquetry Raised On Elegant Turned & Moulded Column Terminating...

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Antique 19th Century English Game Tables

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century French Checkered Coffee Table
Early 20th Century French Checkered Coffee Table

Early 20th Century French Checkered Coffee Table

Located in High Point, NC

The top decorated with an enigmatic chess board marquetry rests over the base with V-shaped side-stretchers, which connect legs in a chic Art Deco manner.

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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Edwardian Crossbanded Mahogany Nest of 3 Side Tables
Edwardian Crossbanded Mahogany Nest of 3 Side Tables

Edwardian Crossbanded Mahogany Nest of 3 Side Tables

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H 30.32 in W 20.08 in L 30.32 in

Edwardian Crossbanded Mahogany Nest of 3 Side Tables

Located in Wisbech, England

The middle table has a marquetry chess or draughts board. No loose joints and no woodworm.

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Middle Eastern Moorish Inlaid Chess Board Box
Middle Eastern Moorish Inlaid Chess Board Box

Middle Eastern Moorish Inlaid Chess Board Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Depth: 8 in. Moorish mosaic marquetry chess board box wear consistent with age and use.

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Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Marquetry Inlaid Wooden Game Board for Chess, Checkers, and Parcheesi
Marquetry Inlaid Wooden Game Board for Chess, Checkers, and Parcheesi

Marquetry Inlaid Wooden Game Board for Chess, Checkers, and Parcheesi

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a fine handmade inlaid wooden game board. The front is for checkers and chess. They reverse is a starburst pattern and is probably for some variant of parcheesi. Made of maho...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Games

Materials

Wood

Vintage Marquetry Wood Game Board Case, Chess, Checker & Backgammon.
Vintage Marquetry Wood Game Board Case, Chess, Checker & Backgammon.

Vintage Marquetry Wood Game Board Case, Chess, Checker & Backgammon.

Located in Stamford, CT

Vintage marquetry wood backgammon, chess case or board. This finely inlaid and intricately detailed board set has satinwood, rosewood and mother of pearl inlays.

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Late 20th Century Aesthetic Movement Games

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Wood

Japanese "TomoKazu" Inlaid Marquetry Chess of Checkers board, Japan, circa 1980s
Japanese "TomoKazu" Inlaid Marquetry Chess of Checkers board, Japan, circa 1980s

Japanese "TomoKazu" Inlaid Marquetry Chess of Checkers board, Japan, circa 1980s

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in Miami, FL

Post-Modern Japanese chessboard or checkerboard. Rendered in an intricate inlay marquetry of walnut, burl, birch, and maple. By Tomokazu, Japan, circa 1980s.

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Late 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Games

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Birch, Maple, Walnut, Burl

Vintage Walnut & Hardwood Marquetry Inlaid Chess Board Games Table with Drawer
Vintage Walnut & Hardwood Marquetry Inlaid Chess Board Games Table with Drawer

Vintage Walnut & Hardwood Marquetry Inlaid Chess Board Games Table with Drawer

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage marquetry inlaid Chess board games table A very good looking well made and function piece of furniture, extremely decorative...

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20th Century English Art Deco Game Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Arabesque Inlaid Backgammon & Chess Game Board
Arabesque Inlaid Backgammon & Chess Game Board

Arabesque Inlaid Backgammon & Chess Game Board

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H 3.25 in W 9.75 in D 19.5 in

Arabesque Inlaid Backgammon & Chess Game Board

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

Experience the artistry of Middle Eastern craftsmanship with this exquisite hinged box featuring intricate mother-of-pearl marquetry in a micro mosaic design. This elegant piece open...

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Vintage 1960s Turkish Moorish Game Boards

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood

Moorish Persian Inlaid Micro Mosaic Backgammon and Chess Board
Moorish Persian Inlaid Micro Mosaic Backgammon and Chess Board

Moorish Persian Inlaid Micro Mosaic Backgammon and Chess Board

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Moroccan Moorish Persian Inlaid Micro Mosaic Backgammon and Chess Board. Intricately inlaid handcrafted Moorish Persian backgammon and chess checker game box.

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Moorish Games

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century Folk Art Double-Sided Game Board
19th Century Folk Art Double-Sided Game Board

19th Century Folk Art Double-Sided Game Board

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H 26 in W 18.75 in D 1.25 in

19th Century Folk Art Double-Sided Game Board

Located in 3 Oaks, MI

The other side has a marquetry chess board.

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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Game Boards

George III Mahogany Games Table
George III Mahogany Games Table

George III Mahogany Games Table

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H 27.96 in W 27.96 in L 27.96 in

George III Mahogany Games Table

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

The table stands on moulded square legs, the middle section has two draws and two slides and original brass swan neck handles each side of the table, in the middle of the table are t...

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Antique 18th Century Irish Georgian Game Tables

Materials

Mahogany

French Antique Turned Pedestal Table with Chess Marquetry Top
French Antique Turned Pedestal Table with Chess Marquetry Top

French Antique Turned Pedestal Table with Chess Marquetry Top

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Antique Country French Turned Barley Twist Pedestal Table with Chess board Marquetry Top. Beautiful walnut patina, unique side or game table.

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Antique 19th Century French Game Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Inlaid Walnut Game Table
19th Century Inlaid Walnut Game Table

19th Century Inlaid Walnut Game Table

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H 29 in W 31.75 in D 15.75 in

19th Century Inlaid Walnut Game Table

Located in New Orleans, LA

19th century game table with inlaid marquetry. The top is a chess board game and opens up in a square table covered with green velvet for playing cards.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Game Tables

Materials

Brass

1950 Molero Marquetry Chess Set with Board Taracea Inlay wood Compartments Spain
1950 Molero Marquetry Chess Set with Board Taracea Inlay wood Compartments Spain

1950 Molero Marquetry Chess Set with Board Taracea Inlay wood Compartments Spain

Located in Antwerpen, BE

Presenting a charming 1950s Spanish Molero marquetry chess set, complete with a folding board that ingeniously doubles as a storage case for the pieces.

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Bohemian Games

Materials

Softwood, Lacquer

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Marquetry Chess Board For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the marquetry chess board you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each marquetry chess board for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and walnut. Find 19 options for an antique or vintage marquetry chess board now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the marquetry chess board you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A marquetry chess board made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. A well-made marquetry chess board has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Jules Leleu and PIETRA DURA are consistently popular.

How Much is a Marquetry Chess Board?

Prices for a marquetry chess board start at $295 and top out at $81,866 with the average selling for $4,868.