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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...

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20th Century Italian Renaissance Games

Materials

Brass

VINTAGE 1940's STAUNTON METAL CHESS SET GEORGIAN CIRCA 1800 BOX & CHESSBOARD
VINTAGE 1940's STAUNTON METAL CHESS SET GEORGIAN CIRCA 1800 BOX & CHESSBOARD

VINTAGE 1940's STAUNTON METAL CHESS SET GEORGIAN CIRCA 1800 BOX & CHESSBOARD

By House of Staunton

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning circa 1940's English metal Staunton Chess set with Georgian circa 1840's Mahogany b...

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Antique 1840s English Georgian Games

Materials

Metal

Custom Metal Chess Set in the Style of Hermès, Glass Board with Storage Box, 31
Custom Metal Chess Set in the Style of Hermès, Glass Board with Storage Box, 31

Custom Metal Chess Set in the Style of Hermès, Glass Board with Storage Box, 31

By Hermès

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

The set features architectural metal chess pieces in two contrasting finishes - silver-toned and gold-toned - placed on a smoked glass playing board with applied metal square inlays.

Category

Late 20th Century Games

Materials

Metal

The Raj Hand Painted India-British War 1857 Game Chess with Table
The Raj Hand Painted India-British War 1857 Game Chess with Table

The Raj Hand Painted India-British War 1857 Game Chess with Table

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Rare – 1987 Franklin Mint ‘The Raj’ Chess Set "The RAJ" hand painted India-British War 1857, Franklin Mint highest quality metal chess set game year 1986 Rare, Chess pieces; the For...

Category

20th Century Malaysian Anglo Raj Games

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Chess Set
Chess Set

Chess Set

$1,360Sale Price|20% Off

H 4.73 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in

Chess Set

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Chess set

Category

Vintage 1970s European Games

Materials

Metal

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

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Games

Materials

Marble, Metal

Hermes Chess Set, 1985
Hermes Chess Set, 1985

Hermes Chess Set, 1985

$6,400Sale Price|39% Off

H 2.5 in W 10 in D 10 in

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. Come with a leather folder. Pieces are made of steel and brass. The King is 2 1/2 inches tall and the ...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Games

Materials

Metal

Italian Chess Set and Table
Italian Chess Set and Table

Italian Chess Set and Table

$3,000

H 24 in Dm 21.5 in

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 Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Metal

Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Chess Set in Metal Box, England, Circa 1920
Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Chess Set in Metal Box, England, Circa 1920

Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Chess Set in Metal Box, England, Circa 1920

$564Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 2.96 in W 7.88 in D 5.12 in

Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Chess Set in Metal Box, England, Circa 1920

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

English old wooden chess: its size is already marked , the king is cm. 9,5 high. The metal box with grape is English and is a gift for You. I hope You have a game table with chessbo...

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Early 20th Century English Other Games

Materials

Fruitwood

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

Vintage French Lucite Modernist Chess Set, 1970s
Vintage French Lucite Modernist Chess Set, 1970s

Vintage French Lucite Modernist Chess Set, 1970s

$2,174

H 2.37 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

Vintage French Lucite Modernist Chess Set, 1970s

Located in Antwerp, Antwerp

A particular minimalist french chess game dated to the 1970’s. It features a modernist design with a perforated thick plexiglass base topped with sculptural metal and bronze pawns. T...

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Metal, Bronze

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

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Games

Materials

Metal

Set of Beautifully Crafted Artisan Made Chess Pieces
Set of Beautifully Crafted Artisan Made Chess Pieces

Set of Beautifully Crafted Artisan Made Chess Pieces

$1,950 / set

H 6.5 in W 2.5 in D 1.5 in

Set of Beautifully Crafted Artisan Made Chess Pieces

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Marvelously detailed handmade carved wood set of 32 chest pieces having wonderful embellishments with card motifs such as king, heart, clubs and the like. Sizes vary .

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Games

Materials

Metal

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

$6,169

H 4.73 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Gino Cenedese Ultra Rare Murano Glass Chess Set 1960s

By Cenedese, Gino Cenedese

Located in Meer, VAN

The bicolor glass makes for a wonderful contrast and combines nicely with the chess board in metal. A true conversation piece, this chess set in wonderful Murano glass will also be a...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Metal

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. Matte Corno Italiano tiles are meticulously...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Game Boards

Materials

Metal

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...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern 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

A striking example of mid‑century French luxury design, this rare original chessboard and complete set of thirty‑two pieces was designed by renowned designer Jacques Adnet (1901–1984...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Modern Games

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

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. (Stamped: Austin Enterprises 1962, made by ALCOA) Case measurements...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Metal

Otterburn Chess Set & Board — Solid Patinated Brass & Walnut by NOVOCASTRIAN
Otterburn Chess Set & Board — Solid Patinated Brass & Walnut by NOVOCASTRIAN

Otterburn Chess Set & Board — Solid Patinated Brass & Walnut by NOVOCASTRIAN

By Novocastrian, Richy Almond

Located in Washington, GB

A special chess set in solid hand-patinated brass. Handcrafted in the North to order. Available in a range of materials and finishes, Otterburn can truly be customized and utterly un...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Games

Materials

Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Brass, Bronze, Copper, ...

Portable Game Set Chess Checkers Backgammon and more with World Globe Case
Portable Game Set Chess Checkers Backgammon and more with World Globe Case

Portable Game Set Chess Checkers Backgammon and more with World Globe Case

Located in New York, NY

A portable travel game set in a world globe covered case, circa mid-20th century, 1960s. Games include chess, checkers, backgammon, playing cards (1 deck/poker), dominos, and 'Fox an...

Category

Mid-20th Century Games

Materials

Metal

Otterburn Chess Set, Board & Box —Solid Patinated Brass & Walnut by NOVOCASTRIAN
Otterburn Chess Set, Board & Box —Solid Patinated Brass & Walnut by NOVOCASTRIAN

Otterburn Chess Set, Board & Box —Solid Patinated Brass & Walnut by NOVOCASTRIAN

By Richy Almond, Novocastrian

Located in Washington, GB

A special chess set in solid, hand-patinated brass and walnut. Handcrafted in the North to order. Available in a range of materials and finishes, Otterburn can truly be customized an...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Games

Materials

Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Copper, Stainless Steel...

Michel Dumas for Roche Bobois Plexiglass and Aluminum Chess Game Set, circa 1970
Michel Dumas for Roche Bobois Plexiglass and Aluminum Chess Game Set, circa 1970

Michel Dumas for Roche Bobois Plexiglass and Aluminum Chess Game Set, circa 1970

By Roche Bobois, Michel Dumas

Located in Atlanta, GA

Modernist Michel Dumas Chess Set with Original Board, France, circa 1970 Designed by renowned French designer Michel Dumas and retailed by Roche Bobois, this striking chess set is a ...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Games

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Set of 3 Chess Figure Bookends, King, Queen, Bishop & Pawn, Italy 1980s
Set of 3 Chess Figure Bookends, King, Queen, Bishop & Pawn, Italy 1980s

Set of 3 Chess Figure Bookends, King, Queen, Bishop & Pawn, Italy 1980s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Channeling old world glamor into your home decor, this set of three brass finish bookends is both a useful and decorative addition to your home office, library, study or lounge. Foun...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal

Brutalist Chest Set in brass, aluminium and leather by David Marshal, Spain 1970
Brutalist Chest Set in brass, aluminium and leather by David Marshal, Spain 1970

Brutalist Chest Set in brass, aluminium and leather by David Marshal, Spain 1970

By David Marshall

Located in Beograd, RS

A rare and highly decorative example of postmodern Brutalist design by one of Spain’s most recognizable metal artists. When purchased the chess set will be carefully wrapped up and ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Brutalist Games

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

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Pierre Cardin, 1969 Evolution Chess Set with Glass Board
Pierre Cardin, 1969 Evolution Chess Set with Glass Board

Pierre Cardin, 1969 Evolution Chess Set with Glass Board

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This rare and highly desirable chess set comes with an acid etched smoke glass chess board.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Metal

Collectible Limited Edition Chess Set Another Kingdom: Dichotomy by Yoomoota
Collectible Limited Edition Chess Set Another Kingdom: Dichotomy by Yoomoota

Collectible Limited Edition Chess Set Another Kingdom: Dichotomy by Yoomoota

By Taras Yoom

Located in วัฒนา, TH

The materials include metal, plastic, acrylic and silicone. Another Kingdom: Dichotomy is the next chapter of the chess series set in the Yoomoota art universe.

Category

2010s Thai Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

17-Piece Set Chess Themed Green, Black, Gold & Red Tray with Glass & Barware Set
17-Piece Set Chess Themed Green, Black, Gold & Red Tray with Glass & Barware Set

17-Piece Set Chess Themed Green, Black, Gold & Red Tray with Glass & Barware Set

By Hickok Manufacturing Co.

Located in Houston, TX

Offered is a Mid-Century Modern assembled chess themed barware set in green, black, red, white and gold comprising of: A complete six-piece Hickok "Checkmate" pattern gilt glass mar...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Mixed Media Limited Edition Chess Set Another Kingdom:Light Stage by Taras Yoom
Mixed Media Limited Edition Chess Set Another Kingdom:Light Stage by Taras Yoom

Mixed Media Limited Edition Chess Set Another Kingdom:Light Stage by Taras Yoom

By Taras Yoom

Located in วัฒนา, TH

The collection consists of 21 chess sets, each crafted by hand with a combination of techniques.

Category

2010s Thai Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

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

Romans vs Greeks Chess Set with Marble Pedestal Table
Romans vs Greeks Chess Set with Marble Pedestal Table

Romans vs Greeks Chess Set with Marble Pedestal Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

Cast metal chess set depicting Romans versus Greeks on custom marble pedestal table.

Category

20th Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Marble

Chess Set and Chess Board in Plexiglass and Metal, Italy, 1970s
Chess Set and Chess Board in Plexiglass and Metal, Italy, 1970s

Chess Set and Chess Board in Plexiglass and Metal, Italy, 1970s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Chess game, in plexiglass and metal, Italy, 1970s Exceptional game of chess. A checkered board of white and black plexiglass blocks. All chess pieces are handmade. Their appearance ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Metal

Medieval Knights Chess Set Metal Gold & Silver Pewter Crusaders Game Italy
Medieval Knights Chess Set Metal Gold & Silver Pewter Crusaders Game Italy

Medieval Knights Chess Set Metal Gold & Silver Pewter Crusaders Game Italy

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Medieval Knights Chess Set - Metal Brass & Silver Nickel Plated Crusaders Game.Made in Florence, Italy, this stunning chess set features intricately cast metal pieces in antiqued sil...

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Late 20th Century Italian Gothic Games

Materials

Brass, Nickel, Pewter

Folk Art Mechanic's Chess Set
Folk Art Mechanic's Chess Set

Folk Art Mechanic's Chess Set

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H 1.75 in Dm 1 in

Folk Art Mechanic's Chess Set

Located in Atlanta, GA

Folk Art Mechanic's Chess set, American, circa 1950s. Handmade, likely by an unknown mechanic or shop worker. Great original surface patina. The largest piece measures 3.25" H. The s...

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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Games

Materials

Metal

1966 Custom Bruce Friedle Chess Set
1966 Custom Bruce Friedle Chess Set

1966 Custom Bruce Friedle Chess Set

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H 10 in W 24 in L 10 in

1966 Custom Bruce Friedle Chess Set

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Purchased in 1966 directly from the artist this chess set was custom-made by Bruce Friedle. We have a copy and the original receipt dating to 1966. The name if the buyer has been del...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Games

Materials

Metal

Civil War Lead Soldier Themed Chess Set Vintage
Civil War Lead Soldier Themed Chess Set Vintage

Civil War Lead Soldier Themed Chess Set Vintage

Located in Atlanta, GA

Civil War-Themed Chess Set with Hand-Painted Lead or Metal Figures This meticulously crafted chess set features a historically themed tableau representing the opposing sides of t...

Category

20th Century American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Franklin Mint Star Trek 25th Anniversary Chess Set
Franklin Mint Star Trek 25th Anniversary Chess Set

Franklin Mint Star Trek 25th Anniversary Chess Set

By Franklin MInt

Located in New York, NY

Commemorative Star Trek chess set by Franklin Mint, 25th Anniversary Special Edition, with finely crafted gold and sterling silver plated Klingon and Federation chess pieces raised o...

Category

Late 20th Century American Games

Materials

Metal

Vintage Marble Chess Board with Metal Greek against Roman Chess Pieces
Vintage Marble Chess Board with Metal Greek against Roman Chess Pieces

Vintage Marble Chess Board with Metal Greek against Roman Chess Pieces

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage marble and onyx stone chess set complete board in white and black with chess set metal pieces.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Brass, Nickel

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

Traditional green and red Gucci color palette on both game boards with heavy brass and silver colored metal game pieces. Set comes with a matching leather and wood box which holds al...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Games

Materials

Metal

Austin Cox Chess Set with Game Table 1962
Austin Cox Chess Set with Game Table 1962

Austin Cox Chess Set with Game Table 1962

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H 21.25 in W 24 in D 24 in

Austin Cox Chess Set with Game Table 1962

Located in Miami, FL

A chess set by Austin Enterprises. Chrome and faux slate table. The pieces come in a costume acrylic display case.

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Vintage 1960s American Game Tables

Materials

Metal

32-Piece Chess Set, Brutalist Style Handcrafted Steel Nail Silver and Bronze
32-Piece Chess Set, Brutalist Style Handcrafted Steel Nail Silver and Bronze

32-Piece Chess Set, Brutalist Style Handcrafted Steel Nail Silver and Bronze

Located in Chattanooga, TN

32-piece, Brutalist style handcrafted steel nail silver and bronze chess set. Each individual nail has a small crown shaped chop which possibly identifies the maker.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Game Boards

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Brass and Gunmetal Chess Set With Mirrored Glass Inset Board, 1970s
Mid-Century Brass and Gunmetal Chess Set With Mirrored Glass Inset Board, 1970s

Mid-Century Brass and Gunmetal Chess Set With Mirrored Glass Inset Board, 1970s

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mid-Century modern chess set with brass and gunmetal pieces on a mirrored glass board. The glass playing board is inset in a raised brass frame.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Metal

Vintage Italian Marble Large Chess 1980s
Vintage Italian Marble Large Chess 1980s

Vintage Italian Marble Large Chess 1980s

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H 1 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in

Vintage Italian Marble Large Chess 1980s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The chessboard is crafted from exquisite Italian marble, lending it a timeless elegance. Paired with metal chess pieces, this set combines aesthetics with functionality, offering a s...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Game Boards

Materials

Marble, Metal

Mid-20th Century Brass Chess Set with Wodden Board/Box by Hans Teppich, Israel
Mid-20th Century Brass Chess Set with Wodden Board/Box by Hans Teppich, Israel

Mid-20th Century Brass Chess Set with Wodden Board/Box by Hans Teppich, Israel

By Hans Teppich

Located in North Miami, FL

Mid-20th century golden and black brass chess set with wooden board/box by Hans Teppich, Israel By: Hans Teppich Material: metal, copper, wood, zinc, brass Technique: cast, molded, ...

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Vintage 1960s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper, Zinc

Herringbone Games Table
Herringbone Games Table

Herringbone Games Table

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H 29.73 in W 27.56 in D 51.19 in

Herringbone Games Table

By David Linley

Located in London, GB

The two dual drawers on both ends house a full set of backgammon pieces, a pair of leather dice cups, a pack of bridge cards and playing set, and an original Linley metal chess piece...

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2010s British Game Tables

Austin Creations Metal Chess Set, with Storage or Display Case
Austin Creations Metal Chess Set, with Storage or Display Case

Austin Creations Metal Chess Set, with Storage or Display Case

Located in New Rochelle, NY

It is even more rare to have the board completing this set. A unique and wonderful gift for the chess player in your life, this set includes a wooden storage case and a metal board w...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Metal

Fine Gilt Metal Chess Set Andmarble Game Board by the Italian Visual Artist
Fine Gilt Metal Chess Set Andmarble Game Board by the Italian Visual Artist

Fine Gilt Metal Chess Set Andmarble Game Board by the Italian Visual Artist

By Giuseppe Vasari

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Designed by Giuseppe Vasari Signed Vasari Silvered and gilt metal Chess board dimensions 23 3/4in x 23 3/4in, heights of playing pieces Kings approximate 6" H (15 cm.) pawns appro...

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Vintage 1970s Sculptures and Carvings

Michele de Lucchi  Chess Set
Michele de Lucchi  Chess Set

Michele de Lucchi Chess Set

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H 30 in W 24 in D 24 in

Michele de Lucchi Chess Set

By Memphis Group, Michele de Lucchi

Located in Pasadena, CA

A full chess set featuring two chairs, a light-up Lucite table and chess board with chess pieces .

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Memphis Group Living Room Sets

Materials

Iron, Metal

French chess set table
French chess set table

French chess set table

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H 15 in W 26 in D 25 in

French chess set table

Located in New York, NY

Great 1970's French chess set table.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Game Tables

Materials

Metal

Rare Mid-Century Bronzed Metal Evolution Chess Set by Pierre Cardin
Rare Mid-Century Bronzed Metal Evolution Chess Set by Pierre Cardin

Rare Mid-Century Bronzed Metal Evolution Chess Set by Pierre Cardin

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Port Hope, ON

This distinctively crafted bronzed metal Mid-Century Modern 'Evolution' chess set was created by Pierre Cardin and features the four knight pieces formed in the shape of the PC logo ...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Bronze, Metal

Folk Art Machinist Chess Set
Folk Art Machinist Chess Set

Folk Art Machinist Chess Set

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H 6.75 in W 18 in D 18 in

Folk Art Machinist Chess Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Funky and unusual folk art chess set made of various nuts, bolts and other industrial parts.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Games

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Giuseppe Vasari (1934-2005)  Fine Gilt Metal Chess Set And Marble Game Board
Giuseppe Vasari (1934-2005)  Fine Gilt Metal Chess Set And Marble Game Board

Giuseppe Vasari (1934-2005) Fine Gilt Metal Chess Set And Marble Game Board

By Giuseppe Vasari

Located in London, GB

Giuseppe Vasari (1934-2005, Italy), gilt and silvered metal chess set . 2 tone green and white checked onyx playing surface with relief decorated apron with battle scene panels and ...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Games

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Vintage Brutalist Style Cast Metal Chess Set with Twisted and Flanged Design
Vintage Brutalist Style Cast Metal Chess Set with Twisted and Flanged Design

Vintage Brutalist Style Cast Metal Chess Set with Twisted and Flanged Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

A vintage Brutalist style chess set in cast metal. The pieces feature a twisted and flanged design.

Category

Late 20th Century American Brutalist Games

Materials

Metal

Lucite Chess Game Set by Michel Dumas on a Metal Board
Lucite Chess Game Set by Michel Dumas on a Metal Board

Lucite Chess Game Set by Michel Dumas on a Metal Board

By Michel Dumas

Located in Staphorst, NL

Seventies design chess game. Designer: Michel Dumas. Manufacturer: Michel Dumas Creations. Lucite pieces on a stainless mirrored chessboard.

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Games

Rare Plexiglass Chess Set on Table, Italy, 1970s
Rare Plexiglass Chess Set on Table, Italy, 1970s

Rare Plexiglass Chess Set on Table, Italy, 1970s

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H 11.82 in W 17.33 in D 14.18 in

Rare Plexiglass Chess Set on Table, Italy, 1970s

Located in L'Escala, ES

Rare and beautiful plexiglas chess set on table manufactured in Italy in 1970s. Storage box inside, and checkerboard included. the table legs are folding. In very good vintage cond...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Game Tables

Materials

Metal

Large Mid-Century Modern Industrial Chess Set with 3D Polychrome Lucite Board
Large Mid-Century Modern Industrial Chess Set with 3D Polychrome Lucite Board

Large Mid-Century Modern Industrial Chess Set with 3D Polychrome Lucite Board

Located in Port Hope, ON

The pieces in this Mid-Century Modern Industrial style chess set are much larger than the commercially produced Hammacher-Schlemmer "Chessnuts" pieces of the early 1960s. (The King b...

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Vintage 1950s American Outsider Art Games

Materials

Metal

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Balinese Chess set in casket- box, 20th Century

$1,051

H 3.94 in W 18.9 in D 9.45 in

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...

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Mid-20th Century Balinese Games

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Wood

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Jaguar XK 120 Roadster 1950, Rare Collection Car, A+ Condition incl. Expert Op.
Jaguar XK 120 Roadster 1950, Rare Collection Car, A+ Condition incl. Expert Op.

Jaguar XK 120 Roadster 1950, Rare Collection Car, A+ Condition incl. Expert Op.

By Jaguar Cars Ltd.

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

We offer you the chance of buying this breathtaking, rare Jaguar XK 120 which had its first road legal in february 1950. There has been built only a very little number of these cars,...

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London
Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London

Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London

By La Maison London

Located in London, Park Royal

Louis XVI style bunk beds, exclusive to La Maison London: Hand carved featuring a band of intricate laurel leaves along the side bars and hand finished to order (picture shows a pale...

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2010s British Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

French Style Wrought Iron Greenhouse with Door and Windows in White Color
French Style Wrought Iron Greenhouse with Door and Windows in White Color

French Style Wrought Iron Greenhouse with Door and Windows in White Color

Located in Marbella, ES

French style wrought iron greenhouse with doors and windows that open outwards. Ready for glass panels to be installed.

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2010s French Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Hand-Carved Bone Chinese Export Travel Chess Set, Early 20th Century
Hand-Carved Bone Chinese Export Travel Chess Set, Early 20th Century

Hand-Carved Bone Chinese Export Travel Chess Set, Early 20th Century

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Early 20th century carved bone Chinese/Asian chest set with its complete storage compartments and traveling chessboard. Fabric Liner shows discoloration but pieces are in very nice ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Games

Materials

Bone

LARGE WEiGHTED VINTAGE JACQUE STAUNTON CHESSMAN STAMPED CHESS SET ORIGINAL BOX
LARGE WEiGHTED VINTAGE JACQUE STAUNTON CHESSMAN STAMPED CHESS SET ORIGINAL BOX

LARGE WEiGHTED VINTAGE JACQUE STAUNTON CHESSMAN STAMPED CHESS SET ORIGINAL BOX

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, large weighted, vintage Jaques Staunton Chessmen Crown stamped chess set in the or...

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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Hardwood, Satinwood, Walnut

George Trollope & Sons fireplace & room, Paris Exhibition 1878 Gold Medal Winner
George Trollope & Sons fireplace & room, Paris Exhibition 1878 Gold Medal Winner

George Trollope & Sons fireplace & room, Paris Exhibition 1878 Gold Medal Winner

Located in London, GB

George Trollope and Sons. Exhibited at the Paris Universal Exhibition in 1878 winning a Gold Medal for Excellence. The set forms the four sides of a complete panelled room that was ...

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Antique 1870s Panelling

Materials

Marble

21th Century Italian Table, Chess Board, Chess Game Gold /Silver plated brass
21th Century Italian Table, Chess Board, Chess Game Gold /Silver plated brass

21th Century Italian Table, Chess Board, Chess Game Gold /Silver plated brass

By Arval Argenti Valenza

Located in VALENZA, IT

Chess table and chess game in bronze and brass made with the ancient casting technique. After the casting, the finishing was chiseled and subsequently silvered and finished with 24-k...

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2010s Italian Medieval Game Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Italian Sterling Silver Chess Board, Chess Game, Sodalite Marble
Italian Sterling Silver Chess Board, Chess Game, Sodalite Marble

Italian Sterling Silver Chess Board, Chess Game, Sodalite Marble

By Arval Argenti Valenza

Located in VALENZA, IT

Impressive sterling silver chess board medieval style chess set. The chess board, made by ARVAL ARGENTI VALENZA, was made in white marble and sodalite is supported by a STERLING SIL...

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2010s Italian Medieval Games

Materials

Marble, Sterling Silver

Monumental 19th Century Indian Building Facade
Monumental 19th Century Indian Building Facade

Monumental 19th Century Indian Building Facade

$84,000Sale Price|30% Off

H 183 in W 346 in D 36 in

Monumental 19th Century Indian Building Facade

Located in Chicago, IL

This magnificent building facade was once part of a grand mansion in Gujarat, India. It is entirely made from Teakwood, which is highly resistant to insects and to water. Originally,...

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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Architectural Elements

Materials

Teak

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

$2,990 / item

H 3.23 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in

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.

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Nickel

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Metal Chess Set For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the metal chess set you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, plastic and wood, every metal chess set was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a metal chess set — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A metal chess set is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Folk Art styles are sought with frequency. A well-made metal chess set has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hickok Manufacturing Co. and Pierre Cardin are consistently popular.

How Much is a Metal Chess Set?

Prices for a metal chess set start at $890 and top out at $6,800 with the average selling for $2,023.
Questions About Metal 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.