Angelo Mangiarotti Travertine Chess Set
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Inspired by the timeless design language of Angelo Mangiarotti, this exquisite chess set is a
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Travertine
Angelo Mangiarotti Travertine Chess Set
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Inspired by the timeless design language of Angelo Mangiarotti, this exquisite chess set is a
Travertine
Set of 3 Vintage Chess Coffee Table "Chess" in Work Iron by Luigi Colli, Italy
By Colli Torino
Located in Biella, IT
Luigi Colli Italy set of chess glass coffee table in work iron years ’40 perfect and original
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Extruded Aluminum Chess Set
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century Modern extruded aluminum chess set with 32 stylized figures in the original
Metal
$3,750 / 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
Aluminum
American Mid Century Walnut Portable Chess set 1970's
Located in San Diego, CA
american solid walnut portable chess set elegant in walnut cherry and birch woods nice and clean.
Birch, Walnut
Mid-Century Studio Craft Chess Set in Brazilian Rosewood & Philippine Mahogany
Located in Dallas, TX
sculptural tribute to materiality and form. The set hails from an architecturally significant mid-century
Wood
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.
Nickel
$6,000Sale Price|53% Off
Handcarved & Crafted Mid Century Wood Chess Table! Teak Maple Walnut Set 1950s
Located in Peoria, AZ
PASTIME OF KINGS! MID CENTURY HANDCRAFTED CUSTOM CHESS TABLE A MID CENTURY MASTERPIECE
Wood, Birdseye Maple, Teak, Walnut
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
Wood
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
Metal
$5,600
Chess Set from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A modernist chess set in chrome-plated brass with a vintage cork board. The pieces are
Brass
$3,875 / item
Carl Auböck Chess Set #5606
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck chess set, originally designed in the 1950s. Authorized re-edition of a design
Iron, Nickel
Regency Rosewood and Marquetry Chess Table with Game Set, England, 19th Century
Located in North Miami, FL
chess table dates to the mid-19th century and exemplifies the elegance, balance, and masterful
Wood
Chess set by Romeo Rega c1970
By Romeo Rega
Located in London, GB
A rare Romeo Rega 1970s chess set in polished brass and chrome. The tallest chess piece 8.8cm
Brass, Chrome
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
Brass
$1,500 / set
Vintage Israeli Art Chess Set by Hans Teppich
By Hans Teppich
Located in San Diego, CA
and 2.25"H for the kings. Very modern and hard to find set! #4782 This mid-20th-century chess set by
Plastic, Acrylic, Rubber
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
Aluminum
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
Metal, Bronze
Original Vintage 1966 Austin Cox Chess Set
By Austin Enterprises
Located in North Miami, FL
Marked Austin Enterprises to the bottom of every piece, this wonderful vintage aluminum chess game
Aluminum
$1,600 / set
"one of a kind" Industrial Pop Art Chess Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Industrial Pop Art Chess Set chess pieces: industrial solid brass and aluminum custom made in a
Metal
A Chess Set by Hans Teppich, Israel Circa 1950
By Hans Teppich
Located in New York, NY
sophistication to the set. Each piece reflects Teppich’s signature artistic touch, likely inspired by mid-century
Brass
Gino Cenedese Ultra Rare Murano Glass Chess Set 1960s
By Gino Cenedese, Cenedese
Located in Meer, VAN
Gino Cenedese Ultra Rare Murano Glass Chess Set, Venice, Italy, 1960s. This is a highly rare
Metal
Vintage marble with brass chess set by Chiellini , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Vintage marble with brass chess set by Chiellini , 1970s
Marble
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
Leather
Chess Set by Austin Cox for Alcoa Steel, 1960S
By Austin Enterprises
Located in Stafford, TX
agency Ketchum, McLeod & Grove. The game: Chess. In 1962, Austin Cox designed these sleek pieces which
Aluminum
LARGE WEiGHTED VINTAGE JACQUE STAUNTON CHESSMAN STAMPED CHESS SET ORIGINAL BOX
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, large weighted, vintage Jaques Staunton Chessmen Crown stamped chess set in the original box A truly
Hardwood, Satinwood, Walnut
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
Metal
Vintage Marble Large Chess Set with Hand Carved Turquoise Onyx Pieces
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Marble Large Chess Set with hand carved Turquoise Onyx Pieces Vintage mid 20th century
Onyx, Marble
Large Vintage Aztecs vs Conquistadors Stone, Resin, and Wood Chess Set
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Large vintage Aztec vs. Conquistadors chess set. A true piece of functional art. Each piece is a
Resin, Wood
Colorful Lucite Chess Set by Charles Hollis Jones, USA circa 1960s
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and visually striking Lucite chess set designed by Charles Hollis Jones, a celebrated
Lucite
Vintage Marble Chess Set with Hand Carved Turquoise and White Onyx Pieces
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
mid 20th century Mexican stone marble chess set complete chess board in white and black and grey
Onyx, Marble
$356Sale Price|20% Off
Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game handmade in walnut Inlaid box, circa 1940s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good quality handmade Miniature or travelling wood chess set game of 32 pieces in its own
Brass
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
Iron, Nickel
LOVELY ANTIQUE VICTORIAN AYRES STAUNTON CROWN STAMPED CHESS SET IN ORiGINAL BOX
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
circa 1880 F.H.Ayres Staunton Crown stamped chess set in the original box A truly stunning and highly
Hardwood, Satinwood, Walnut
$784Sale Price|20% Off
1970s Stunning Black and White Chess Set in Volterra Alabaster. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Stunning black and white chess set in Volterra alabaster. Handmade. Made in Italy, this set
Alabaster
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
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
Nickel
Complete Set of Vintage Oversized Chess Pieces in Black and Cream Plastic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Uniquely large chess pieces in black and cream plastic, ca. 1970s USA. Full and complete set with
Felt, Plastic
Set of Green Armchairs by E. Homa and Chess Table, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
. Beautiful antique chess table from the 1960s. It was manufactured in Poland in 1960s. The table was made of
Velvet, Beech
$760Sale Price|20% Off
1970s Stunning Pink and White Chess Set in Volterra Alabaster Handmade Made in I
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Stunning pink and white chess set in Volterra alabaster. Handmade. Made in Italy, this set is
Alabaster
Games Chess Set of Handcrafted and Painted Wood Pieces with Table and Board
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare Italian chess table set from early 20th century in carved, lacquered, gilded and hand painted
Wood
Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Chess Set with Original Nickel Base and Box, Signed
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning chess set designed by the Lucite master, Charles Hollis Jones. The set is from the mid
Nickel
ANRI Space Age Chess Set Designed by Elliott, Walnut, Maple 1950 Italy, No Board
By ANRI
Located in Miami, FL
Anri space age chess set Designed by Elliott, walnut and maple. Made in Italy. The set comes
Maple, Walnut
Art Deco Single Pedestal Square Game Table Pull Out Trays Chess Board Set Mint!
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Art Deco single pedestal square game table pull out trays dovetail drawers chess board set mint!
Brass, Pewter
Set of 4 Rare Polished Weighed Composite Pawn Form Chess Pieces Bar Stool
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of unique studio made polished composite weighted bottoms round bar stools.
Composition
Weighted Wood Chess Set by John Jaques of London in Wood Box 7cm Kings, ca 1950
By Jaques of London
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good and complete English handmade wood "weighted" chess set game of 32 pieces, in its
Wood
$7,000Sale Price|53% Off
The Figure Game "The Original Game of Chess" Set in Bronze by Gary Sahl Rare
Located in San Diego, CA
One of a kind! The Figure Game (Siang Ki in Chinese), "The Original Game of Chess as Played in
Bronze
Unavailable|$1,200 / set
Mid-Century Chess Set, Machine Tooled Aluminum, 1972, USA
By Ice Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Each chess piece is machine tooled and is a Mid-Century Modern work of art. The chess box is brushed
Aluminum
1950s Tiled Mid Century and Wood Chess Board With Chess Figurines - Set of 33
Located in Pasadena, CA
Tiled Mid Century and Wood Chess Board With Chess Figurines. Green and White tiles throughout. Each
Wood
Unavailable|$4,800
Minimalist Chess Set
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Modern design, handcrafted. Painted wood bodies with silver tops on inlaid marble board.
American Boxed Chess Set 'Chess-Nuts' by Invento for Hammacher Schlemmer.
By Hammacher Schlemmer, Gem Precision, Invento Products
Located in Port Hope, ON
This complete American Mid Century 'Chess-Nuts' chess set contains pieces entirely constructed
Steel
Unavailable|$4,600
Lucite Chess Set by Michel Dumas
By Michel Dumas
Located in Baltimore, MD
Elegant Lucite chess set with gold leaf accents. Designed by Michel Dumas, circa 1970s. The black
Gold Leaf
Unavailable|$1,800
Aluminum Chess Set by Austion Cox, Alcoa
By ALCOA
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Beautiful Mid-Century chess set by Austin COX and manufactured by ALCOA. The chess pieces fit into
Aluminum
Unavailable|$4,368
1970s French Modernist Glass Brass and Chrome Chess Set
Located in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
1970s chess set designed and manufactured in France. Glass board with brass feet. chrome-plated
Brass, Chrome
Unavailable|$4,200 / set
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. The
Metal
Unavailable|$1,167 / set
Gerhard Liebenthron, Ceramic Plate Set with Chess Theme, 1964
By Gerhard Liebenthron
Located in Munster, NRW
The exclusive plate set by Gerhard Liebenthron is from 1964 and in excellent condition. By coloring
Ceramic
Unavailable|$1,895
Chess Set by Austin Cox for Alcoa Steel, 1960's
By Austin Enterprises
Located in Chicago, IL
agency Ketchum, McLeod & Grove. The game: Chess. In 1962, Austin Cox designed these sleek pieces which
Aluminum
Unavailable|$700
Chess Set with Painted Lead Medieval Figures on Lucite Board
Located in North Hollywood, CA
RETIREMENT SALE!!! EVERYTHING MUST GO - CHECK OUT OUR OTHER ITEMS. A great decorative chess
Lead
Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior.
Decorating with old scientific instruments, historical memorabilia and vintage musical instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world.
And bringing collectibles and curiosities into your space is actually on trend — Wunderkammern, or curiosity cabinets, were all the rage in Europe during the 1500s and continued to have adherents there and in the U.S. in the following centuries. Today, however, they’re experiencing a real surge in popularity and influencing how many interior designers are furnishing and decorating homes — combining contemporary with antique, scientific with tribal, earthly with extraterrestrial, Les Lalanne tables with Flemish tapestries.
The original Wunderkammern were entire rooms filled with objects demonstrating their owners’ worldly knowledge: A proper one included artificiala or preciosa (objets d’art); naturalia (such as skeletons, shells, minerals); exotica (taxidermy or dried plants); and scientifica (scientific instruments), frequently alongside religious relics and ancient artifacts.
Pay tribute to a history of rich and diverse musical traditions that have taken shape all over the world by decorating your home with a collection of antique and vintage musical instruments — with a little help from strong hanging wire or some wall hooks, vintage brass instruments such as a gong, French horn or trumpet can help elevate a home office or complement the efforts you’ve made to ensure a welcoming vibe in your home’s entryway. Bells or antique wind instruments can add provocative metallic contrasts to dark woods as tabletop decorative objects.
Create an intriguing focal point with Georgian scientific instruments, such as stick barometers with mahogany cases or lacquered brass telescopes. These items stem from an era named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who ruled England in succession starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). Just as there was beautiful jewelry produced during the period that today is coveted by collectors, there is much to be found in the collectibles and curiosities realm too.
Wanderlust, nostalgia and a shared love of good design are contributing factors to certain trends in decorating — just as vintage trunks and luggage have reappeared as furniture or home accents in a bedroom or foyer, decorating with globes, maps or nautical objects is similarly rooted in the allure of travel and a penchant for the stylish finishing touch that collectibles bring to our homes.
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