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$1,360Sale Price|20% Off

Chess Set

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Chess set

Category

1970s European Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Metal

Cubist Handmade Wood Chess Set
Cubist Handmade Wood Chess Set

Cubist Handmade Wood Chess Set

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Handmade cubist wood chess set.

Category

1980s Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Wood

Chess Set from USA
Chess Set from USA

Chess Set from USA

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A modernist chess set in chrome-plated brass with a vintage cork board.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Brass

Russian Gardner Porcelain Chess Set
Russian Gardner Porcelain Chess Set

Russian Gardner Porcelain Chess Set

By Francis Gardner

Located in Delft, NL

Francis Gardner porcelain chess set A Russian chess set in Caricature, representing the Czarist Army, 1970s.

Category

20th Century Russian Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Wood, Porcelain

Italian Neoclassic Wooden Chess Set
Italian Neoclassic Wooden Chess Set

Italian Neoclassic Wooden Chess Set

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Neoclassic-style (20th Century) carved dark and light wood 32-piece chess set. Full Set

Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vintage Chess Set

Stunning Murano Glass Chess Set
Stunning Murano Glass Chess Set

Stunning Murano Glass Chess Set

Located in New York, NY

This Murano glass chess set combines the timeless spirit of the traditional board game with a more contemporary sculptural design.

Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Murano Glass

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

1980s French Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Metal

Italian Chess Set and Table
Italian Chess Set and Table

Italian Chess Set and Table

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Vintage Italian enameled chess set and table. Italfama Renaissance complete chess set made of solid metal painted by hand.

Category

Late 20th Century European Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Metal

Carl Auböck Brass Industrial Style Chess Set
Carl Auböck Brass Industrial Style Chess Set

Carl Auböck Brass Industrial Style Chess Set

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Toledo, OH

Industrial style brass chess set by Carl Auböck circa 1965, Model 5055 in polished brass and patinated brass.

Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Brass

Vintage Walnut Chess Set with Folding Board
Vintage Walnut Chess Set with Folding Board

Vintage Walnut Chess Set with Folding Board

Located in New York, NY

A luxury walnut chess set. Board folds in half for easy transport and to store chess pieces.

Category

1950s American Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Extruded Aluminum Chess Set
Mid-Century Modern Extruded Aluminum Chess Set

Mid-Century Modern Extruded Aluminum Chess Set

By ALCOA

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century Modern extruded aluminum chess set with 32 stylized figures in the original presentation box.

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Aluminum

Minimalist Chess Set Attributed to Joseph Hartwig, 1924
Minimalist Chess Set Attributed to Joseph Hartwig, 1924

Minimalist Chess Set Attributed to Joseph Hartwig, 1924

Located in Sagaponack, NY

Bauhaus designed ceramic and aluminum chess set housed in individual wood red cases.

Category

1980s American Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Ceramic

1972 Scott Wolfe Columbia Aluminum Chess Set
1972 Scott Wolfe Columbia Aluminum Chess Set

1972 Scott Wolfe Columbia Aluminum Chess Set

By Scott Wolfe

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Vintage 1972 MCM Modernist Columbia Aluminum Chess Set by Scott Wolfe Boxed Vintage Set 15.63 x 15.63 x 5.5 tall Box 17.25 x 16.38 x 1.88 Preowned original vintage condition Review a...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Ceramic Chess Set as Antique Warriors Figurines
Vintage Ceramic Chess Set as Antique Warriors Figurines

Vintage Ceramic Chess Set as Antique Warriors Figurines

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Vintage ceramic chess set of 32 pcs figurines in the shape of antique warriors, in an antique wooden flatware box.

Category

1950s Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Ceramic

Modernist Columbia Aluminum Chess Set by Scott Wolfe
Modernist Columbia Aluminum Chess Set by Scott Wolfe

Modernist Columbia Aluminum Chess Set by Scott Wolfe

By Scott Wolfe

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Columbia aluminum chess set by Scott Wolfe. Chess board measures 15.75" wide.

Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Aluminum

Gino Cenedese Ultra Rare Murano Glass Chess Set 1960s
Gino Cenedese Ultra Rare Murano Glass Chess Set 1960s

Gino Cenedese Ultra Rare Murano Glass Chess Set 1960s

By Cenedese, Gino Cenedese

Located in Meer, VAN

Gino Cenedese Ultra Rare Murano Glass Chess Set, Venice, Italy, 1960s. This is a highly rare Murano glass chess set by Gino Cenedese - one of the famous glass artists from Venice, I...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Metal

Vintage Israeli Art Chess Set by Hans Teppich
Vintage Israeli Art Chess Set by Hans Teppich

Vintage Israeli Art Chess Set by Hans Teppich

By Hans Teppich

Located in San Diego, CA

Super cool vintage Israeli art chess set by Hans Teppich, circa 1950s. The set is in very good vintage condition with some wear to the board and the brass pieces (most of the paint i...

Category

Mid-20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic, Rubber

Chess Set by Marco Celotti Circa 1970
Chess Set by Marco Celotti Circa 1970

Chess Set by Marco Celotti Circa 1970

By Marco Celotti

Located in Hudson, NY

A one of a kind chess set by Italian American artist Marco Celotti.

Category

1970s American Brutalist Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Pottery

Angelo Mangiarotti Travertine Chess Set, Mid-Century Modern, 1970s
Angelo Mangiarotti Travertine Chess Set, Mid-Century Modern, 1970s

Angelo Mangiarotti Travertine Chess Set, Mid-Century Modern, 1970s

By Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Inspired by the timeless design language of Angelo Mangiarotti, this exquisite chess set is a sculptural celebration of form, function, and natural material.

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Travertine

Balinese Chess set in casket- box, 20th Century
Balinese Chess set in casket- box, 20th Century

Balinese Chess set in casket- box, 20th Century

Located in Delft, NL

Balinese Chess set in box, 20th Century A chess set in a box, this hand-carved wooden set with Balinese various Deities, Idols, and Demons, in a large wooden casket carved from Teak...

Category

Mid-20th Century Balinese Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Wood

Vintage Lucite Chess Set in Travel Case
Vintage Lucite Chess Set in Travel Case

Vintage Lucite Chess Set in Travel Case

$1,600Sale Price / set|20% Off

Vintage Lucite Chess Set in Travel Case

Located in Palm Springs, CA

1970’s lucite chess set. The pieces are in a smoky brown and clear acrylic with a fitted case with a board built into the top.

Category

1970s American Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Acrylic

A Gothic chess set made in cast clay
A Gothic chess set made in cast clay

A Gothic chess set made in cast clay

Located in Delft, NL

A Gothic chess set made in cast clay A Gothic chess set with a conversion of a standing wall, which lifts the Chess board.

Category

Late 20th Century European Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Clay

A medieval style chess set made in cast clay
A medieval style chess set made in cast clay

A medieval style chess set made in cast clay

Located in Delft, NL

A medieval style chess set made in cast clay A cast clay chess set in medieval style with 4 loose tiles.

Category

Late 20th Century European Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Clay

Silver, gilt and onyx chess set with board
Silver, gilt and onyx chess set with board

Silver, gilt and onyx chess set with board

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Sterling silver, gilt and onyx chess set from the 1970s Renaissance-style, finely chased and clearly distinguishable pieces, mounted on octagonal black and white onyx bases (a few ...

Category

1970s Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Onyx, Silver

Italian Marble Chess Set with Figural Metal Pieces
Italian Marble Chess Set with Figural Metal Pieces

Italian Marble Chess Set with Figural Metal Pieces

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Decorative Italian chess set featuring a red and white marble board framed in stone and inlaid with a brass border.

Category

1960s Italian Modern Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Marble, Metal

Signed Acrylic Modernist Bauhaus Inspired Chess Set
Signed Acrylic Modernist Bauhaus Inspired Chess Set

Signed Acrylic Modernist Bauhaus Inspired Chess Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A large, and quite spectacular acrylic MidCentury chess set. The board is very thick and substantial on four thick disk legs, the pieces are defined by a painted yellow or orange co...

Category

20th Century Bauhaus Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Acrylic

Italian Black and White Marble Chess Set, 1970s
Italian Black and White Marble Chess Set, 1970s

Italian Black and White Marble Chess Set, 1970s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A sculptural Italian chess set featuring a board composed of black and white marble squares framed by richly veined marble.

Category

1970s Italian Modern Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Marble

Vintage Marble Chess Set with Hand Carved Turquoise and White Onyx Pieces
Vintage Marble Chess Set with Hand Carved Turquoise and White Onyx Pieces

Vintage Marble Chess Set with Hand Carved Turquoise and White Onyx Pieces

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Marble Large Chess Set with hand carved Turquoise and White Onyx Pieces. 1950s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Onyx, Marble

1970s Handmade Black and White Chess Set, Volterra Alabaster, Italy
1970s Handmade Black and White Chess Set, Volterra Alabaster, Italy

1970s Handmade Black and White Chess Set, Volterra Alabaster, Italy

Located in Milano, IT

This chess set is a beautiful piece of art. Dimension: 14,56" x 14,56" inches cm 37 x cm 37

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Alabaster

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 Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Leather

Italfama Italian Renaissance Themed 32-Piece Metal Chess Set
Italfama Italian Renaissance Themed 32-Piece Metal Chess Set

Italfama Italian Renaissance Themed 32-Piece Metal Chess Set

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Renaissance style (20th Century) chess set in brass and nickel alloy with each character carved in great detail and red felt on the underside to allow each figure to glide on...

Category

20th Century Italian Renaissance Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Brass

Sterling Silver and Hardstone Chess Set with Board
Sterling Silver and Hardstone Chess Set with Board

Sterling Silver and Hardstone Chess Set with Board

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

An elegant Italian chess set comprising finely sculpted gilt sterling silver figural pieces.

Category

1970s Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Sterling Silver

Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game handmade in walnut Inlaid box, circa 1940s
Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game handmade in walnut Inlaid box, circa 1940s

Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game handmade in walnut Inlaid box, circa 1940s

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Overall a quality handmade, complete, travelling chess set. Chess Set Additional Details: ************* One important feature of this set is that the playing pieces can be lef...

Category

Mid-20th Century British Folk Art Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Brass

Vintage Modernist Brass & Chrome Chess Set with Sculptural Pieces
Vintage Modernist Brass & Chrome Chess Set with Sculptural Pieces

Vintage Modernist Brass & Chrome Chess Set with Sculptural Pieces

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Striking vintage chess set featuring a bold modernist design with solid metal construction.

Category

1970s Italian Modern Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Metal

Vintage Italian Genuine Alabaster Chess Set with Carved Pieces, 1970s
Vintage Italian Genuine Alabaster Chess Set with Carved Pieces, 1970s

Vintage Italian Genuine Alabaster Chess Set with Carved Pieces, 1970s

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful 1970s Italian chess set in genuine alabaster. The board features warm cream and rich reddish-brown marble squares with subtle veining. 32 hand-carved pieces: deep burgundy ...

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Alabaster

Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Chess Set by Austin Enterprises, USA, 1962
Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Chess Set by Austin Enterprises, USA, 1962

Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Chess Set by Austin Enterprises, USA, 1962

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century Modern extruded aluminum chess set with 32 stylized figures in the original presentation box.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Metal

Antique 20thC English Staunton Cased Chess Set c.1950
Antique 20thC English Staunton Cased Chess Set c.1950

Antique 20thC English Staunton Cased Chess Set c.1950

By House of Staunton

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Vintage 20th Century boxwood chess set by Staunton. The pieces are carved from boxwood in natural wood and black.

Category

1950s English Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Brass

20th Limited Edition Chess Set inspired by Artist Keith Haring
20th Limited Edition Chess Set inspired by Artist Keith Haring

20th Limited Edition Chess Set inspired by Artist Keith Haring

Located in Sofia, BG

Here is a great limited edition chess set Inspired by the works of American Artist Keith Haring.

Category

Late 20th Century French Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Wood

Javier Mariscal El Ajedrez Chess Set for Akaba, Spain, Circa 1992
Javier Mariscal El Ajedrez Chess Set for Akaba, Spain, Circa 1992

Javier Mariscal El Ajedrez Chess Set for Akaba, Spain, Circa 1992

By Javier Mariscal

Located in BARCELONA, ES

An iconic and increasingly rare complete chess set designed by Javier Mariscal and produced by Akaba, Spain, circa 1992.

Category

1990s Spanish Post-Modern Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Metal

Late 20th Century Art Glass Murano Attributed Chess Set and Inlaid Wood Board
Late 20th Century Art Glass Murano Attributed Chess Set and Inlaid Wood Board

Late 20th Century Art Glass Murano Attributed Chess Set and Inlaid Wood Board

Located in Fall River, MA

Stunning Murano attributed glass chess set featuring juicy handblown pieces. Not marked, no chips or cracks.

Category

1990s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Honey Oak Chess Board Coffee Table with Vintage Ebonised Chess Set
Vintage Honey Oak Chess Board Coffee Table with Vintage Ebonised Chess Set

Vintage Honey Oak Chess Board Coffee Table with Vintage Ebonised Chess Set

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely English honey oak vintage chess coffee table with period ebonised chess set A good looking and well made piece, it can be used as a ...

Category

20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Oak

Neoclassical French Gilt & Silvered Bronze Complete Table Top Boxed Chess Set
Neoclassical French Gilt & Silvered Bronze Complete Table Top Boxed Chess Set

Neoclassical French Gilt & Silvered Bronze Complete Table Top Boxed Chess Set

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Neoclassical French Gilt & Silvered Bronze Complete Table Top Boxed Chess Set, Consisting of 33 pieces, 16 gilt bronze playing pieces, 16 silvered playing pieces, and the bronze-mo...

Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Bronze

Giuseppe Vasari Chess Set with Marble Board for Gorham Company
Giuseppe Vasari Chess Set with Marble Board for Gorham Company

Giuseppe Vasari Chess Set with Marble Board for Gorham Company

By Gorham, Giuseppe Vasari

Located in Toledo, OH

Giuseppe Vasari (1934-2005) chess set and board made in Italy for the Gorham Company.

Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Industrial Pop Art Chess Set in Brass & Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Industrial Pop Art Chess Set in Brass & Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Industrial Pop Art Chess Set in Brass & Aluminum

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Industrial Pop Art Chess Set chess pieces: industrial solid brass and aluminum custom made in a machine shop pawn - shortest piece is 1 1/2" tall king - tallest piece is 2 5/8" tal...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Metal

1970s Italian Volterra Alabaster Chess Set – Rare in Red & White. Made in Italy
1970s Italian Volterra Alabaster Chess Set – Rare in Red & White. Made in Italy

1970s Italian Volterra Alabaster Chess Set – Rare in Red & White. Made in Italy

Located in Milano, IT

1970s handmade chess set crafted from genuine Volterra alabaster, originating from the historic artisanal hub of Tuscany, Italy.

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Alabaster

1960s Carl Aubock Werkstatte #5606 Nickel Chess Set in Box Vintage Midcentury
1960s Carl Aubock Werkstatte #5606 Nickel Chess Set in Box Vintage Midcentury

1960s Carl Aubock Werkstatte #5606 Nickel Chess Set in Box Vintage Midcentury

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Carl Aubock III chess set Austria, 1968 Beech, stained beech, nickel-plated steel, enameled steel Box W 18 x D 6 x H 1 5/8 in.

Category

1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Nickel

NEW IN THE BOX LTD EDITION 18/500 ROBERT BURNS SCOTTiSH CHESS SET
NEW IN THE BOX LTD EDITION 18/500 ROBERT BURNS SCOTTiSH CHESS SET

NEW IN THE BOX LTD EDITION 18/500 ROBERT BURNS SCOTTiSH CHESS SET

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this brand new in the box Sterling 1314 made Robert Burns Pewter Chess set and pieces with all the original ...

Category

20th Century English Other Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Silver, Pewter

Mid-Century Studio Craft Chess Set in Brazilian Rosewood & Philippine Mahogany
Mid-Century Studio Craft Chess Set in Brazilian Rosewood & Philippine Mahogany

Mid-Century Studio Craft Chess Set in Brazilian Rosewood & Philippine Mahogany

Located in Dallas, TX

This striking hand-turned chess set, crafted in the 1960s by an unknown artisan, embodies the refined geometry and natural elegance of mid-century studio craft design.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Wood

Handcrafted Persian Khatamkari Backgammon & Chess Set in Islamic Style
Handcrafted Persian Khatamkari Backgammon & Chess Set in Islamic Style

Handcrafted Persian Khatamkari Backgammon & Chess Set in Islamic Style

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Persian Khatamkari Marquetry Backgammon & Chess Set, Handcrafted Inlaid Wood Board with with Checkers pieces.

Category

Late 20th Century Islamic Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Wood

Rare De Coene Chess Set With Original Box Attr. to Christophe Gevers, Belgium
Rare De Coene Chess Set With Original Box Attr. to Christophe Gevers, Belgium

Rare De Coene Chess Set With Original Box Attr. to Christophe Gevers, Belgium

By Christophe Gevers, De Coene Frères

Located in Meulebeke, BE

This chess set stands at the intersection of design, sculpture, and functional art.

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Wood, Paper

LTD EDITION 40/500 THE BATTLE OF BANNOCKBURN PeWTER CHESS SET
LTD EDITION 40/500 THE BATTLE OF BANNOCKBURN PeWTER CHESS SET

LTD EDITION 40/500 THE BATTLE OF BANNOCKBURN PeWTER CHESS SET

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this brand new in the box Sterling 1314 made The Battle of Bannockburn Pewter Chess set and pieces with all ...

Category

20th Century British Other Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Pewter

1960s Giacometti Inspired Brutalist Artisan Bronze Etruscan Sculptures Chess Set
1960s Giacometti Inspired Brutalist Artisan Bronze Etruscan Sculptures Chess Set

1960s Giacometti Inspired Brutalist Artisan Bronze Etruscan Sculptures Chess Set

By Alberto Giacometti, Christoforus Sklavenitis

Located in St. Louis, MO

Rare 1960s Mid-Century Italian / Greek artisan Brutalist style or Classical period chess set. In the style of the Etruscan period, each piece is cast in bronze, one set patinated gre...

Category

1960s Italian Greco Roman Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Fine Vintage Large French Polished Santos Mahogany Satinwood Folding Chess Set
Fine Vintage Large French Polished Santos Mahogany Satinwood Folding Chess Set

Fine Vintage Large French Polished Santos Mahogany Satinwood Folding Chess Set

Located in Dublin, Ireland

A Very Substantial Decorative French Polished Well Grained Dark Santos Mahogany and Boxwood Folding Chess Set of outstanding quality, good weight and seldom offered generous proporti...

Category

Late 20th Century British Victorian Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Mahogany

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 Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Brass

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Vintage Chess Set For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage chess set for your home. Each vintage chess set for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and plastic. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage chess set, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage chess set made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. A well-made vintage chess set has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Michael Graves (b.1934), Austin Enterprises and Austin E. Cox are consistently popular.

How Much is a Vintage Chess Set?

Prices for a vintage chess set can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $90 and can go as high as $125,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,700.
Questions About Vintage 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To identify vintage tea sets, first determine who the maker is. Locate the brand stamp or hallmark on one of the pieces. If you snap a photo with your smartphone or tablet, you can conduct a reverse image search to jump-start your research. By using trusted online resources, you can match the marking to the manufacturer's name and, from there, identify the pattern and age. Generally, a tea set must have been produced between 20 and 99 years ago to be considered vintage. For help with identification, seek out a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find a selection of vintage tea sets on 1stDibs.