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Mid Century Chess Table Lamps by Laurel Lamp Company, 1960's
Mid Century Chess Table Lamps by Laurel Lamp Company, 1960's

Mid Century Chess Table Lamps by Laurel Lamp Company, 1960's

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Mid Century "The Chessmen" table lamps by Laurel Lamp Company, 1960's.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Original Midcentury Chess and Side Table Made of Wood and Glass from Italy
Original Midcentury Chess and Side Table Made of Wood and Glass from Italy

Original Midcentury Chess and Side Table Made of Wood and Glass from Italy

Located in München, DE

Very nice original midcentury game and side table made of wood and glass. Made in Italy. Beautiful filigree 1950s design in good vintage condition. Frame made of stained mahogany w...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Handcarved & Crafted Mid Century Wood Chess Table!  Teak Maple Walnut Set 1950s
Handcarved & Crafted Mid Century Wood Chess Table!  Teak Maple Walnut Set 1950s

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!

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Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Game Tables

Materials

Wood, Birdseye Maple, Teak, Walnut

American Mid-Century Mahogany and Maple Chess Board
American Mid-Century Mahogany and Maple Chess Board

American Mid-Century Mahogany and Maple Chess Board

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century mahogany and maple inlaid chess board.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Mahogany

American Mid-Century Modern Onyx Inlaid Chess Board
American Mid-Century Modern Onyx Inlaid Chess Board

American Mid-Century Modern Onyx Inlaid Chess Board

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century Modern white and brown onyx inlaid chess board.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Onyx

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

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Aluminum

Malachite mid 20th century Chess Game
Malachite mid 20th century Chess Game

Malachite mid 20th century Chess Game

Located in MILL, NL

Fantastic mid-20th century chess set. Original from Congo, Africa.

Category

Vintage 1950s Games

Materials

Malachite, Marble

Vintage Mary Chess Glass Perfume Bottle, Knight Shape, Mid-Century
Vintage Mary Chess Glass Perfume Bottle, Knight Shape, Mid-Century

Vintage Mary Chess Glass Perfume Bottle, Knight Shape, Mid-Century

Located in Queens, NY

Vintage clear glass perfume bottle and stopper (MARY CHESS) shaped as a chess knight piece

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Glass

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

Designer: Angelo Mangiarotti  Place of Origin: Italy Date of Manufacture: 1970s In style: Mid Century Modern Materials & Techniques: Travertine Condition: Good condition, wear co...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Travertine

Italian Marble Chess Board, Mid-Century Modern Game Table, 1980s
Italian Marble Chess Board, Mid-Century Modern Game Table, 1980s

Italian Marble Chess Board, Mid-Century Modern Game Table, 1980s

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

Classic chess board in black and white marble with chess pieces to match in white and black marble as well.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Marble

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 Games

Materials

Wood

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

Mid-Century Mobelfabrik Style Coffee Table with Chess Board Reversible Top
Mid-Century Mobelfabrik Style Coffee Table with Chess Board Reversible Top

Mid-Century Mobelfabrik Style Coffee Table with Chess Board Reversible Top

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mobelfabrik Style coffee or side table with reversible game table top. Beautiful grain with teak and maple veneer decorative inlay on top. The reversible top has a chess board on one...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

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 Games

Materials

Metal

Mid 19th Century William IV Mahogany Chess Lamp Table, England, 1840
Mid 19th Century William IV Mahogany Chess Lamp Table, England, 1840

Mid 19th Century William IV Mahogany Chess Lamp Table, England, 1840

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Very Good Quality Mid 19th Century, William IV Period, Mahogany Lamp Table, Or Occasional Table, Having Superbly Figured Circular Top With Attractive Chess Board Inlaid Decoration,...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Game Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Nickel

Italian Mid-Century Modern Professional Chess Board with Pawns, 1980s
Italian Mid-Century Modern Professional Chess Board with Pawns, 1980s

Italian Mid-Century Modern Professional Chess Board with Pawns, 1980s

Located in MIlano, IT

Professional chess board with pawns, 1980s Professional chessboard in metal, wood and plastic. The game board measures 37.5 x 37.5 cm and the single box measures 4.37 x 4.37 cm. The ...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Metal

Mid-20th Century MCM Carved Wood Bishop Chess Piece Table Lamp Black Paper Shade
Mid-20th Century MCM Carved Wood Bishop Chess Piece Table Lamp Black Paper Shade

Mid-20th Century MCM Carved Wood Bishop Chess Piece Table Lamp Black Paper Shade

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome Mid-20th Century MCM (a.k.a. Mid Century Modern) carved wood Bishop chess piece table lamp with round wood base and tapered black paper tapered shade.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

19th Century Chess Board Occasional Table
19th Century Chess Board Occasional Table

19th Century Chess Board Occasional Table

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Tables

Materials

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

This is an vintage chess table. An English, oak, satinwood and walnut games table in Cotswold School taste, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950.

Category

Mid-20th Century British Game Tables

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

Turned Wood Hardwood Lidded Box Chess Figurine Style Mid Century Modern c 1960s
Turned Wood Hardwood Lidded Box Chess Figurine Style Mid Century Modern c 1960s

Turned Wood Hardwood Lidded Box Chess Figurine Style Mid Century Modern c 1960s

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

A lovely small turned hardwood lidded box with a chess style shaped finial, made in Europe probably in the 1960s.

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Mid Century Italian Bronze Marble Chess Board Pietra Dura Tripod Side Table 1950
Mid Century Italian Bronze Marble Chess Board Pietra Dura Tripod Side Table 1950

Mid Century Italian Bronze Marble Chess Board Pietra Dura Tripod Side Table 1950

Located in Troy, MI

Exquisite Italian Pietre Dure chess board side table circa 1950s Mosaic chessboard surface of Nero Portoro and pink marble On a bronze base with three splayed legs Suitable for g...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Biedermeier Marquetry Chess Table
19th Century Biedermeier Marquetry Chess Table

19th Century Biedermeier Marquetry Chess Table

Located in Darmstadt, DE

This elegant octagonal game table dates back to around 1830 and impresses with its intricate marquetry work and timeless craftsmanship. The tabletop features a detailed chessboard ma...

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Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Game Tables

Materials

Walnut, Pine, Ash, Birch

Marble Chess Board
Marble Chess Board

Marble Chess Board

Located in New York, NY

Board makes a great decorative object or can even be used for entertaining (trivet, serving board, etc.), circa mid-20th century.

Category

Mid-20th Century European Modern Games

Materials

Marble

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...

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Mid-20th Century Balinese Games

Materials

Wood

20th Century American Maple Chess-Top Rolling Chopping Block
20th Century American Maple Chess-Top Rolling Chopping Block

20th Century American Maple Chess-Top Rolling Chopping Block

Located in Germantown, MD

20th Century American Maple Chess-Top Rolling Chopping Block. Measures 23.75" in width, 23.75" in depth and 34" in height.

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Classical Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Maple

Mid Century Kidney Chess and Mills Nine Men's Morris Side Game Table Italy 1950s
Mid Century Kidney Chess and Mills Nine Men's Morris Side Game Table Italy 1950s

Mid Century Kidney Chess and Mills Nine Men's Morris Side Game Table Italy 1950s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Offered is an absolutely stunning, 1950s - 1960s Italian kidney era side table. Minor patina and paint lost at the edges gives this piece a classy statement. Measurements: about 15.5...

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Foldable Wooden Chess Table, France 19th Century
Antique Foldable Wooden Chess Table, France 19th Century

Antique Foldable Wooden Chess Table, France 19th Century

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Beautiful 19th century wooden chess table. This foldable table is made in France. It is made of very nice wood with inlays. The feet have brass wheels. Very easy to fold, see the l...

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Antique 19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Brass

Regency Rosewood and Marquetry Chess Table with Game Set, England, 19th Century
Regency Rosewood and Marquetry Chess Table with Game Set, England, 19th Century

Regency Rosewood and Marquetry Chess Table with Game Set, England, 19th Century

Located in North Miami, FL

A rare and distinguished piece of English Regency design, this exceptional rosewood occasional chess table dates to the mid-19th century and exemplifies the elegance, balance, and ma...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Game Tables

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Rosewood

19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Chess and Backgammon Board
19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Chess and Backgammon Board

19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Chess and Backgammon Board

Located in Brea, CA

A 19th century Chinese export lacquer chess and backgammon board 50 cm x 50 cm with gold black lacquer board, with white and red counters and galloping dominoes.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

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. Each piece is hand-formed in solid glass, with one ...

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Mid-20th Century Games

Materials

Murano Glass

Poul Cadovius Chess Table
Poul Cadovius Chess Table

Poul Cadovius Chess Table

By Poul Cadovius

Located in London, Lambeth

Beautiful pair of side tables with a playing surface in rosewood and teak inlay. Simple flexible design circa 1960s by Poul Cadovius for France & Son.  

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood

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. The pieces are differentiated by having either a smooth polished finish or a subtle ripple texture.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Brass

Vintage Asian Low Chess Table
Vintage Asian Low Chess Table

Vintage Asian Low Chess Table

Located in Denton, TX

Mid century Asian style Chess board with carved wood chess pieces and drawer for storage.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Games

Materials

Beech, Mahogany, Walnut

American Hooked Checkerboard Chess Rug
American Hooked Checkerboard Chess Rug

American Hooked Checkerboard Chess Rug

Located in New York, NY

A handmade one of a kind American Hooked Rug from the 3rd quarter of the 20th century with an irregular checkerboard pattern Measures: 3' x 5'7''.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

George Nelson Chess Piece Clock
George Nelson Chess Piece Clock

George Nelson Chess Piece Clock

By George Nelson, Howard Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rare model #2251 chess piece table clock designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller Clock Company. Turned walnut base supports wooden case that is decorated with a crown of brass po...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

1960s Dining Chess Table , Czechoslovakia
1960s Dining Chess Table , Czechoslovakia

1960s Dining Chess Table , Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

- Patchwork Veneer - Repolished - minor signs of wear due to age

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Wood

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. Tallest piece is 4 1/" tall, shortest is 1 5/8" tall.

Category

Mid-20th Century Games

Materials

Brass

Set of 3 Vintage Chess Coffee Table "Chess" in Work Iron by Luigi Colli, Italy
Set of 3 Vintage Chess Coffee Table "Chess" in Work Iron by Luigi Colli, Italy

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 condition, very rare. Top glass with work acid engraved the chessboard in the surface...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Iron

Genovart Chess original surrealist canvas acrylic painting
Genovart Chess original surrealist canvas acrylic painting

Genovart Chess original surrealist canvas acrylic painting

By Jaume Genovart

Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL

Chess original surrealist canvas acrylic painting GENOVART LLOPIS, Jaume (Barcelona, 1941-1994). Basically self - taught painter, was released in 1972. Grandson of typesetter an...

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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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

Very modern and hard to find set! #4782 This mid-20th-century chess set by Israeli author Hans Teppich that showcases his distinctive design aesthetic.

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Mid-20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic, Rubber

Vintage Italian Lapiz Lazuli Chess Board 1980s
Vintage Italian Lapiz Lazuli Chess Board 1980s

Vintage Italian Lapiz Lazuli Chess Board 1980s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Embark on a journey of opulence with our Vintage Italian Lapis Lazuli Chess Board, a striking piece from the 1980s. This exquisite chess board, meticulously crafted in Italy, showcas...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Game Boards

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Three Large Oversized Vintage Black Marble Chess Pieces Sculptures
Three Large Oversized Vintage Black Marble Chess Pieces Sculptures

Three Large Oversized Vintage Black Marble Chess Pieces Sculptures

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

This Mid-Century trio makes a wonderful statement on a coffee table or bookshelve in a library or game room.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Vintage solid wooden side table chess style , 1970s
Vintage solid wooden side table chess style , 1970s

Vintage solid wooden side table chess style , 1970s

Located in Delft, NL

Vintage solid wooden side table chess style , 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Hermes Paris, Silver Plated Bottle Opener - Chess / Equestrian
Hermes Paris, Silver Plated Bottle Opener - Chess / Equestrian

Hermes Paris, Silver Plated Bottle Opener - Chess / Equestrian

By Ravinet D' Enfert, Hermès

Located in Bath, GB

A fabulous and substantial bottle opener designed by the iconic Parisian fashion house, Hermes and made by the renowned silversmith, Ravinet d’Enfert which made the majority of silve...

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Suede Backgammon and Chess Table, 1990s USA
Suede Backgammon and Chess Table, 1990s USA

Suede Backgammon and Chess Table, 1990s USA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant game table with removal top. One side of the table is plain suede and the reverse side is a chess board in suede. Cover lifts off to reveal suede backgammon playing surface. ...

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Glass, Suede, Wood

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

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

19th C American Marbleized Slate Chess Board
19th C American Marbleized Slate Chess Board

19th C American Marbleized Slate Chess Board

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th C American marbleized slate chess board, resembling fine marble inlay., in the neoclassical style. With a two inch geometric border, and a ten inch square game board. Complete...

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Antique Mid-19th Century North American Neoclassical Games

Materials

Slate

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. Board is made with alternating polished blue onyx marble and white marble squares, and is inset ...

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Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Bronze

1970s Handcrafted Chess Set in Volterra Alabaster, Green & White
1970s Handcrafted Chess Set in Volterra Alabaster, Green & White

1970s Handcrafted Chess Set in Volterra Alabaster, Green & White

Located in Milano, IT

1970s An exceptional mid-century statement piece, this vintagechess set is handcrafted from genuine Volterra Alabaster, a natural stone renowned since the Etruscan era for its transl...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Alabaster

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

A sculptural, tactile mid-century object that doubles as functional game and elegant decorative piece.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Game Boards

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

Together, the materials and craftsmanship evoke the understated luxury of mid-century Italian design, where everyday objects were elevated through quality, tactility, and thoughtful ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Leather

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...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Metal

Carl Auböck Leather and Cast Iron Chess Set #5606
Carl Auböck Leather and Cast Iron Chess Set #5606

Carl Auböck Leather and Cast Iron Chess Set #5606

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Glendale, CA

Carl Auböck Leather and Cast Iron Chess Set #5606 Authorized re-edition of a design originally produced by Carl Auböck III. This set is handmade in the original Auböck workshop in t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Iron, Nickel

FORNASETTI Rare Large Chess and Dominoes Board Game Set Box
FORNASETTI Rare Large Chess and Dominoes Board Game Set Box

FORNASETTI Rare Large Chess and Dominoes Board Game Set Box

By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage board game set box for Dal Negro by Piero Fornasetti, made in Italy in the 1970s. The box is made in walnut wood, and it includes chess game, dominoes, checkers game, card ga...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Wood

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

An exquisite mid-century example of Italian craftsmanship, this gorgeous 1970s chess set is handcrafted from genuine Volterra alabaster, renowned globally for its translucent quality...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Alabaster

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Mid-Century Chess Set, Machine Tooled Aluminum, 1972, USA
Mid-Century Chess Set, Machine Tooled Aluminum, 1972, USA

Mid-Century Chess Set, Machine Tooled Aluminum, 1972, USA

Unavailable

H 2.25 in W 18.25 in D 18.25 in

Mid-Century Chess Set, Machine Tooled Aluminum, 1972, USA

By Ice Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The original felt base which was worn and stained will accompany the set if the buyer wants it. Each chess piece is machine tooled and is a Mid-Century Modern work of art.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Aluminum

Aluminum Chess Set by Austion Cox, Alcoa
Aluminum Chess Set by Austion Cox, Alcoa

Aluminum Chess Set by Austion Cox, Alcoa

Unavailable

H 6 in W 30.63 in D 2.25 in

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.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Aluminum

American Boxed Chess Set 'Chess-Nuts' by Invento for Hammacher Schlemmer.
American Boxed Chess Set 'Chess-Nuts' by Invento for Hammacher Schlemmer.

American Boxed Chess Set 'Chess-Nuts' by Invento for Hammacher Schlemmer.

By Gem Precision, Hammacher Schlemmer, Invento Products

Located in Port Hope, ON

This complete American Mid Century 'Chess-Nuts' chess set contains pieces entirely constructed from nuts, bolts, washers and wing nuts, all finished in bronze and brass.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Steel

19th Century Poker and Chess Console/Table
19th Century Poker and Chess Console/Table

19th Century Poker and Chess Console/Table

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 47.25 in D 17.72 in

19th Century Poker and Chess Console/Table

Located in Monza, IT

19th century walnut playing table. The table/console as a marquetry walnut and rosewood chess on top. It could be converted in a poker and other game table by a singular mechanism....

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Louis XVI Game Tables

Materials

Walnut

Minimalist Chess Set
Minimalist Chess Set

Minimalist Chess Set

Unavailable

H 6 in W 14 in D 14 in

Minimalist Chess Set

Located in Cathedral City, CA

Modern design, handcrafted. Painted wood bodies with silver tops on inlaid marble board.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Games

The chess game
The chess game

Jean d'EsparbèsThe chess game, unknown

Unavailable

H 27.96 in W 33.47 in

The chess game

By Jean d'Esparbès

Located in MORET SUR LOING, FR

This French painter and poet, Jean d'Esparbès (1899-1968) spent his childhood in the castle of Fontainebleau whom his father (also a writer) was the curator from 1904 to 1930. He stu...

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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel

Laurel Chess Lamps
Laurel Chess Lamps

Laurel Chess Lamps

Unavailable

H 12 in W 5 in D 5 in

Laurel Chess Lamps

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Baltimore, MD

Pair Laurel brass lamps. Chess players on front and back side with plain chess board squares in between and on sides, Black satin metal bases. Brass hardware. Dimensions for base onl...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Modern Chess Piece Vase Biege

Midcentury Modern Chess Piece Vase Biege

Unavailable

H 4 in Dm 11.5 in

Midcentury Modern Chess Piece Vase Biege

By Lynne Meade Ceramics

Located in Oakland, CA

This Midcentury, quirky vase was inspired by pieces on a chess board. It is glazed with a classic midcentury orange satin glaze. It is the perfect pop of color in any setting.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Lucite Chess Set by Michel Dumas
Lucite Chess Set by Michel Dumas

Lucite Chess Set by Michel Dumas

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W 17.5 in D 17.5 in

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 and clear lucite figures sit atop a glass chess board.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Gold Leaf

1950s Italian Marble Two-Colors Chess Board
1950s Italian Marble Two-Colors Chess Board

1950s Italian Marble Two-Colors Chess Board

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H 0.99 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in

1950s Italian Marble Two-Colors Chess Board

Located in London, GB

1950s Italian marble two-colors chess board.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Midcentury Modern Chess Piece Vase Biege/Blue

Midcentury Modern Chess Piece Vase Biege/Blue

By Lynne Meade Ceramics

Located in Oakland, CA

This Midcentury, quirky vase was inspired by pieces on a chess board. It is glazed with a classic midcentury orange satin glaze. It is the perfect pop of color in any setting.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

English Limited Edition Silver Gilt Erotic Chess
English Limited Edition Silver Gilt Erotic Chess

English Limited Edition Silver Gilt Erotic Chess

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H 5.91 in W 23.63 in D 13 in

English Limited Edition Silver Gilt Erotic Chess

Located in London, GB

English limited edition 32 solid silver erotic chess pieces just ten sets made, one side is solid silver gilt.

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1990s Great Britain (UK) Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

1960s Chess Game by Andree Hirlet-Albrieux
1960s Chess Game by Andree Hirlet-Albrieux

1960s Chess Game by Andree Hirlet-Albrieux

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H 0.79 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

1960s Chess Game by Andree Hirlet-Albrieux

By Andrée Hirlet-Albrieux

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

1960s chess game in ceramic, signed by Andrée Hirlet-Albrieux. Each chess piece is 15 cm. high. Dimensions of tray is given below. For any further information, pictures, shipping ...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Ceramic

Luxury Italian Alabaster and Marble Chess, circa 1970
Luxury Italian Alabaster and Marble Chess, circa 1970

Luxury Italian Alabaster and Marble Chess, circa 1970

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H 20.87 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in

Luxury Italian Alabaster and Marble Chess, circa 1970

Located in Alvesta, SE

Solid stone marble. Complete chess. Kings height 8 cm. Measurements below is for the complete set. Just the chessboards height is 3 cm.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Chess/Backgammon/Checkers Game Table, 1970s Stitched Leather
Chess/Backgammon/Checkers Game Table, 1970s Stitched Leather

Chess/Backgammon/Checkers Game Table, 1970s Stitched Leather

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Chess/Backgammon/Checkers game table, 1970s stitched leather.

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Vintage 1970s South American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Leather

1970s French Modernist Glass Brass and Chrome Chess Set
1970s French Modernist Glass Brass and Chrome Chess Set

1970s French Modernist Glass Brass and Chrome Chess Set

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H 0.99 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in

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 steel and brass pieces. Chess board measures: 41cm x 41cm x H 2.5cm King measur...

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Design Side / CoffeeTable Poul Cadovius "Chess Boogie Woogie"
Design Side / CoffeeTable Poul Cadovius "Chess Boogie Woogie"

Design Side / CoffeeTable Poul Cadovius "Chess Boogie Woogie"

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Design Side / CoffeeTable Poul Cadovius "Chess Boogie Woogie"

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Werkendam, NL

Coffee table in different rosewoods by Poul Cadovius made by France & Søn. Square top 80 x 80 cm; wooden feet: 36 x 64 cm. The aforementioned sizes are indicative, please contact...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

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. The pieces are chemically treated and polished metal. The design for the bishops is based ...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Metal

Gerhard Liebenthron, Ceramic Plate Set with Chess Theme, 1964
Gerhard Liebenthron, Ceramic Plate Set with Chess Theme, 1964

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 the objects black and white, Liebenthron adhered to the chess theme he chose. The ...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Chess Set by Austin Cox for Alcoa Steel, 1960's
Chess Set by Austin Cox for Alcoa Steel, 1960's

Chess Set by Austin Cox for Alcoa Steel, 1960's

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H 6 in W 31 in D 2 in

Chess Set by Austin Cox for Alcoa Steel, 1960's

By Austin Enterprises

Located in Chicago, IL

The Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) launched a marketing program to advance the selling of ALCOA aluminum products. The players: Austin E. Cox A.S.I.D. of Austin Enterprises and ...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Aluminum

Chess Set with Painted Lead Medieval Figures on Lucite Board
Chess Set with Painted Lead Medieval Figures on Lucite Board

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 set with a see, through Lucite board. All figures are solid lead, and hand-painted. ...

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Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Game Boards

Materials

Lead

Wood Porn - A Wildly Classy Chess Set (Walnut and Sycamore)
Wood Porn - A Wildly Classy Chess Set (Walnut and Sycamore)

Wood Porn - A Wildly Classy Chess Set (Walnut and Sycamore)

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Wood Porn - A Wildly Classy Chess Set (Walnut and Sycamore)

Located in Durban, ZA

The game of chess is estimated to be some 1500 years old. It is hard to imagine all the variations of pieces and boards created during that period. I am exceptionally proud of our ...

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2010s South African Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Brass, Copper

Wood Porn - A Wildly Classy Chess Set (Cherry and Maple)
Wood Porn - A Wildly Classy Chess Set (Cherry and Maple)

Wood Porn - A Wildly Classy Chess Set (Cherry and Maple)

Located in Durban, ZA

The game of chess is estimated to be some 1500 years old. It is hard to imagine all the variations of pieces and boards created during that period. I am exceptionally proud of our ...

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2010s South African Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Brass, Copper

Beige Chess Glass Table Lamp by Ivan Jakes, 1960s
Beige Chess Glass Table Lamp by Ivan Jakes, 1960s

Beige Chess Glass Table Lamp by Ivan Jakes, 1960s

By Ivan Jakes, Osvětlovací sklo n.p., Valašské Meuiříčí

Located in Prague, CZ

Unique table lamp made in Czechoslovakia by Ivan Jakes. Condition: 10/10 Manufacturer: Osvetlovaci sklo n.p., Valasske Mezirici It will fit on your nightstand! Measures: H 33 cm ...

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

English Staunton Style Fine Turned Chess Set with Provenance, circa 1870
English Staunton Style Fine Turned Chess Set with Provenance, circa 1870

English Staunton Style Fine Turned Chess Set with Provenance, circa 1870

By House of Staunton

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Makes a great gift! Aged chess sets such as this have been sold at Christies, England, circa 1870 for $6,000. to $25,000. A distinguished 19th century. Antique English turned 32-pi...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Games

Pair of Lamps in the Manner of Raymond Lowey's Chess Pieces
Pair of Lamps in the Manner of Raymond Lowey's Chess Pieces

Pair of Lamps in the Manner of Raymond Lowey's Chess Pieces

By Raymond Loewy

Located in Portland, OR

Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb, Paul McCobb, Charles & Ray Eames era, Ponti, vintage, retro, mid-century, midcentury modern)

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Walnut

Gilbert Valentin Signed Ceramic Panel, Chess Game, Les Archanges Vallauris 1972
Gilbert Valentin Signed Ceramic Panel, Chess Game, Les Archanges Vallauris 1972

Gilbert Valentin Signed Ceramic Panel, Chess Game, Les Archanges Vallauris 1972

By Gilbert Valentin, Les Archanges

Located in Aix En Provence, FR

Rare ceramic wall decoration showing a stylized chess game. Handmade in 1972, enameled ceramic with red, black, grey and orange tones. The ceramic panel is mounted on a black painted...

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

Gold and Silver Chess Set by Max Ernst, Edition Pierre Hugo
Gold and Silver Chess Set by Max Ernst, Edition Pierre Hugo

Gold and Silver Chess Set by Max Ernst, Edition Pierre Hugo

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H 3.15 in W 18.9 in D 9.06 in

Gold and Silver Chess Set by Max Ernst, Edition Pierre Hugo

By Pierre Hugo, Max Ernst

Located in Geneva, CH

This chess set was designed by Max Ernst and executed by Pierre Hugo, goldsmith in Aix-en-Provence (France) in 23 carat gold and oxidized 990 silver. The gold weight 1051 grams and t...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Gold, Silver

Modern Center Coffee Black & White Chess Board Table Top With Golden Details
Modern Center Coffee Black & White Chess Board Table Top With Golden Details

Modern Center Coffee Black & White Chess Board Table Top With Golden Details

By Hommes Studio

Located in Porto, PT

Chess Center Table is the perfect table to have in a game room. Even if you're not a big chess player, you will checkmate in any high-end residential project. With a chessboard on t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Brass

1970s, Executive Chess or Checker Set with Rug by Glenoit Chessmate Game
1970s, Executive Chess or Checker Set with Rug by Glenoit Chessmate Game

1970s, Executive Chess or Checker Set with Rug by Glenoit Chessmate Game

By Glenoit Mills

Located in Denver, CO

Fancy and fun chess/checkerboard with rug from the 1970s. Pieces are comprised of plastic. Rug is semi shag. Came from the original owner.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Synthetic, Plastic

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

Unique “Pacifico” Chess Table by Studio A.R.D.I.T.I., Italy 1973
Unique “Pacifico” Chess Table by Studio A.R.D.I.T.I., Italy 1973

Unique “Pacifico” Chess Table by Studio A.R.D.I.T.I., Italy 1973

By Gruppo Arditi 1

Located in Wilnis, UT

A unique and complete chess table, the “Pacifico”, designed by Franco Bozzi and Duccio Trassinelli / Studio A.R.D.I.T.I. in Italy, manufactured in 1973. Made of high quality wood wi...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Modernist Mid Century Chess Set by Austin Vintage
Modernist Mid Century Chess Set by Austin Vintage

Modernist Mid Century Chess Set by Austin Vintage

By Austin Enterprises

Located in Miami, FL

Extraordinary mid century chess set by Austin Enterprises. Original board.

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Vintage 1960s American Games

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Chess Set by Robert Rosenwald
Mid-Century Chess Set by Robert Rosenwald

Mid-Century Chess Set by Robert Rosenwald

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This set perfectly captures the modernism of mid-century America, as well as the movement towards materials that could be produced inexpensively for the masses.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Paper

Mid-Century Chess Brass & Cast Iron Stand
Mid-Century Chess Brass & Cast Iron Stand

Mid-Century Chess Brass & Cast Iron Stand

Located in Esperance, NY

For sale is this very cool unusual brass & cast iron chess stand. The piece is very well made and has hammered detail around edges.

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Metal

Danish Midcentury Chess Table By Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik
Danish Midcentury Chess Table By Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik

Danish Midcentury Chess Table By Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik

By Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

Beautiful rosewood chessboard gaming table from the 1950s/1960s. The table has a small imperfection, please refer to the pictures. However, on the chess side, it is hardly noticeable...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Marble Chess Set with Brutalist Carved Bronze and Brass Figurines
Vintage Marble Chess Set with Brutalist Carved Bronze and Brass Figurines

Vintage Marble Chess Set with Brutalist Carved Bronze and Brass Figurines

Located in West Hartford, CT

Vintage mid century chess set with marble game board and carved brutalist bronze and brass chess pieces.

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Mid-20th Century Brutalist Games

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Brutalist cast bronze chess set with copper board, 1960s
Brutalist cast bronze chess set with copper board, 1960s

Brutalist cast bronze chess set with copper board, 1960s

By Alberto and Diego Giacometti, Frederic Weinberg

Located in ECHT, NL

Stylish mid century chess set. The pieces are made from cast bronze.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Brutalist Game Boards

Materials

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Mid-Century Modern Chess Set
Mid-Century Modern Chess Set

Mid-Century Modern Chess Set

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Located in San Francisco, CA

Austin Cox products sculpted aluminum chess set in original wall mounted case, excellent condition.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Games

Large Mid-Century Modern Lucite Chess Set with Elaborate Chess Pieces
Large Mid-Century Modern Lucite Chess Set with Elaborate Chess Pieces

Large Mid-Century Modern Lucite Chess Set with Elaborate Chess Pieces

Located in Astoria, NY

A large Mid-Century Modern Lucite black, white and clear chess set with elaborate chess pieces and a clear Lucite cover.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Lucite

Mid-Century Malachite and Marble Chess Set
Mid-Century Malachite and Marble Chess Set

Mid-Century Malachite and Marble Chess Set

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H 0.5 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in

Mid-Century Malachite and Marble Chess Set

Located in Astoria, NY

A chess set from circa 1960s, with board and 32 hand-carved pieces in malachite and marble. Very good vintage condition, consistent with age and use. Dimensions provided reflect b...

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Malachite, Marble

Mid-20th Century Chess or Games Table
Mid-20th Century Chess or Games Table

Mid-20th Century Chess or Games Table

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H 31 in W 36 in D 26 in

Mid-20th Century Chess or Games Table

Located in Winnetka, IL

A mid-20th century custom games table having a veined marble top and high gloss black wood base. Grommeted marble slabs on either side with one hidden drawer for game pieces.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Marble

Mid-Century Modernist Lucite Chess Set by Rona Cutler
Mid-Century Modernist Lucite Chess Set by Rona Cutler

Mid-Century Modernist Lucite Chess Set by Rona Cutler

Located in New York, NY

This gorgeous set is made of black and white and clear thick lucite chess pieces with a board as well. This set is signed by Rona Cutler as well. It would be great with the lucite an...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Games

Mid-Century Modernist Lucite Chess Set Designed by Rona Cutler
Mid-Century Modernist Lucite Chess Set Designed by Rona Cutler

Mid-Century Modernist Lucite Chess Set Designed by Rona Cutler

Located in New York, NY

This great set is made of black, white and clear Lucite. Great stylized modernist detailing on the pieces. It is signed Rona Cutler as well.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Games

Vintage German Marble Chess Set, Mid-Century Modern Stone Chessboard, circa 1970
Vintage German Marble Chess Set, Mid-Century Modern Stone Chessboard, circa 1970

Vintage German Marble Chess Set, Mid-Century Modern Stone Chessboard, circa 1970

Located in Praha, CZ

Vintage marble chess set produced in Germany around 1970, designed in the characteristic Mid-Century Modern style.

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Marble

Mid-Century Modern Witco Teki Modern Chess Pieces "King and Queen"
Mid-Century Modern Witco Teki Modern Chess Pieces "King and Queen"

Mid-Century Modern Witco Teki Modern Chess Pieces "King and Queen"

By Witco

Located in Buffalo, NY

Witco started out as Western International Trading Company and imported South Pacific home furnishing items like Capishell lamps. They also were into carvings that eventually evolved...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Poul Cadovius & Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen Mid-Century Danish Rosewood Chess Table
Poul Cadovius & Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen Mid-Century Danish Rosewood Chess Table

Poul Cadovius & Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen Mid-Century Danish Rosewood Chess Table

By Poul Cadovius

Located in London, GB

A high quality chess table by Poul Cadovius & Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen. Rosewood chess table with cognac-coloured leather with two matching associated armchairs. Model FD/CADO 634 -...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Game Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Chess Set
Chess Set

Chess Set

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Chess Set

Located in Houston, TX

Indian bone pieces carved probably in Burma, and more than likely for Chinese carvers for an export. Natural bone and dyed red. The chess set is 19th century. Some repairs and age cr...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ivory, Wood

Mid-Century Blue and White Marble Chess Set Game with Board
Mid-Century Blue and White Marble Chess Set Game with Board

Mid-Century Blue and White Marble Chess Set Game with Board

Located in Dallas, TX

This complete set is skillfully handcrafted, featuring a heavy chess board in blue and white checkers with an olive green rim and thirty-two stone figurine pieces. Half of these piec...

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Mid-20th Century American Games

Materials

Marble

Mid 19th Century Mahogany Tric Trac Table for Backgammon, Cards and Chess
Mid 19th Century Mahogany Tric Trac Table for Backgammon, Cards and Chess

Mid 19th Century Mahogany Tric Trac Table for Backgammon, Cards and Chess

Located in London, GB

A mid nineteenth century tric trac table in flame mahogany, with one drawer to each end, the main body with ebonised backgammon playing surface.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Game Tables

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Mahogany

Mid-Century King & Queen Chess Piece Table Lamps by Lighthouse Co.
Mid-Century King & Queen Chess Piece Table Lamps by Lighthouse Co.

Mid-Century King & Queen Chess Piece Table Lamps by Lighthouse Co.

By Lighthouse Light and Shade Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

19th Century Primitive Chess Table Set
19th Century Primitive Chess Table Set

19th Century Primitive Chess Table Set

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19th Century Primitive Chess Table Set

Located in IT

19th century Primitive chess table set with lots of personality. Would work well in a hip hotel or a home game room to immediately add character. Stool Size: 12" D x 13" H.

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Antique 19th Century Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

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Wood

Chess Pieces, Brass and Pewter, France Mid-Century Modern, Attr. Pierre Cardin
Chess Pieces, Brass and Pewter, France Mid-Century Modern, Attr. Pierre Cardin

Chess Pieces, Brass and Pewter, France Mid-Century Modern, Attr. Pierre Cardin

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Stockholm, SE

A set with 32 chess pieces in brass and pewter, attributed Pierre Cardin (similar to Evolution chess set) 1960/70s. The "P" shape of the knights is typical for the Pierre Cardin logo...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Games

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Mid-Century Modern Bronze and Suede Chess Set, Cubist, Art Deco
Mid-Century Modern Bronze and Suede Chess Set, Cubist, Art Deco

Mid-Century Modern Bronze and Suede Chess Set, Cubist, Art Deco

Located in Buffalo, NY

Unusual Modernist Chess Set. Bronze and steel stylized pieces. Cubist. Art Deco. Retains original suede wrapped board. Origin / maker unknown, possibly european

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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze, Cut Steel

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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...

Category

2010s Italian Medieval Games

Materials

Marble, Sterling Silver

Flit Top Chess Board Backgammon Tooled Leather Top Two Drawers Game Table MINT!
Flit Top Chess Board Backgammon Tooled Leather Top Two Drawers Game Table MINT!

Flit Top Chess Board Backgammon Tooled Leather Top Two Drawers Game Table MINT!

By Maitland Smith

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Flit Top Chess Board Backgammon Tooled Leather Top Two Drawers Game Table Brass Claws Feet & Castors MINT!

Category

20th Century Regency Revival Game Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Game Table
19th Century English Game Table

19th Century English Game Table

$2,240Sale Price|20% Off

H 26.5 in W 31 in D 16 in

19th Century English Game Table

Located in Southampton, NY

19th century late Regency English game table.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Game Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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. The 4 separate tiles form the chessboard, which are also cast from clay. T...

Category

Late 20th Century European Games

Materials

Clay

Very Fine Antique Dated 1910 Inlay Checkerboard Two Tier Game Table Very Clean
Very Fine Antique Dated 1910 Inlay Checkerboard Two Tier Game Table Very Clean

Very Fine Antique Dated 1910 Inlay Checkerboard Two Tier Game Table Very Clean

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very Fine Antique Dated !910 Inlay Checkerboard Two Tier Game Table Very Clean. This table is made out of 12648 pieces of wood.

Category

Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Game Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Maple, Walnut

1970s Copper Panel
1970s Copper Panel

1970s Copper Panel

$111,336Sale Price|20% Off

H 96.86 in W 169.3 in D 2.76 in

1970s Copper Panel

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

1970s Copper Panel Large panel in hammered copper mounted on wood. Special commission for a French family for their villa in Saint Tropez. Signed by the artist, Mr. Saint Phalle. The...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Copper

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Mid Century Chess For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century chess you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and stone, every mid century chess was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century chess, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each mid century chess bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century chess over the years, but those crafted by Carl Auböck, Austin E. Cox and Austin Enterprises are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mid Century Chess?

The average selling price for a mid century chess at 1stDibs is $1,800, while they’re typically $175 on the low end and $17,784 for the highest priced.