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Mid Century Chess Set in Malachite and Brass 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
Mid Century Chess Set in Malachite and Brass 1960s
A stunning mid century chess set in malachite
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Stone, Brass
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
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Metal
Angelo Mangiarotti Travertine Chess Set
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
: Angelo Mangiarotti
Place of Origin: Italy
Date of Manufacture: 1970s
In style: Mid Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Iron
$7,180 / set
H 18 in W 18 in D 30 in
Vintage wooden chess set in wooden box
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
The set shows signs of use (see photo)
Figures have a patina
The board
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Wood
American Mid Century Petite Portable Magnetic Chess Set Metal & Walnut
Located in San Diego, CA
A unique rare 1950's portable magnetic chess set walnut caze with metal board , very nice condition
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Wood
$4,800
H 8 in W 1 in D 2 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Metal
$1,250
H 3 in W 21.13 in D 21.13 in
Mid-20th Century English Camelot/King Arthur Chess Set in Hand-Painted Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century english Camelot/King Arthur chess set made in hand-painted ceramic
By: unknown
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Enamel
$3,800 / set
H 7 in W 3 in D 2 in
Chess Set from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A modernist chess set in chrome-plated brass with a vintage cork board. The pieces are
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Brass
Mid-20th Century Brass Chess Set with Wodden Board/Box by Hans Teppich, Israel
By Hans Teppich
Located in North Miami, FL
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Place of origin: Israel
A mid-20th-century chess set by Israeli author Hans
Category
Vintage 1960s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper, Zinc
$2,100
H 10 in W 1.5 in D 5.5 in
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Iron, Nickel
FORNASETTI Chess Board Game Set Box
By Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage chess board - game set box for Dal Negro by Piero Fornasetti, made in Italy in the 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Aluminum
Hand Carved Wood and Leather Chess Set
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Intricately hand-carved wooden chess with leather game board. King piece measures 4.25" high.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Leather, Wood
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
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Aluminum
Modernist Chess Set #5606 by Carl Auböck
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
"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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Game Boards
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Game Boards
Materials
Aluminum
1960s Modernist Striking Chess Game Set Aluminum and Walnut Wood
By Austin Enterprises
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Modern chess game set in aluminum and walnut wood
Unmarked
Preowned vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Aluminum
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Onyx, Marble
Colorful Lucite Chess Set by Charles Hollis Jones, USA circa 1960s
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
gently curved edges. Both functional and sculptural, this piece exemplifies mid-century modern design and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
1970s Gorgeous Blue and White Chess Set in Volterra Alabaster Handmade Made
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous blue and white chess set in Volterra alabaster. Handmade Made in Italy, the items
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Alabaster
$960
H 3.34 in W 14.56 in D 14.56 in
1970s Gorgeous Turquoise and White Chess Set in Volterra Alabaster Handmade Made
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous turquoise and white chess set in Volterra alabaster. Handmade Made in Italy, the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Alabaster
$880
H 3.34 in W 14.56 in D 14.56 in
Set of Three Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' Chess Pieces, Five modules Available
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in London, GB
of design. The Gli Chess series works both as modular tables or seating. The versitility in
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Plastic
$3,625 / set
H 21.66 in W 11.82 in D 35.44 in
Circular Marble Chess Set: A Melody of Beige and Terracotta Brown
Located in Ixelles, BE
Circular Marble Chess Set: A Melody of Beige and Terracotta Brown.
Discover this magnificent chess
Category
20th Century Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Onyx, Marble
$1,850
H 0.75 in W 14.25 in D 14.25 in
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Iron, Nickel
$3,200
H 3 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
1970s Green and White Chess Set in Volterra Alabaster Handmade, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous green and white chess set in Volterra alabaster handmade. Made in Italy. The set is
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Alabaster
$860
H 3.34 in W 14.56 in D 14.56 in
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
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Alabaster
$880
H 3.34 in W 14.56 in D 14.56 in
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Nickel
$3,200 Sale Price
20% Off
H 1.63 in W 18 in D 6 in
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
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Felt, Plastic
$450 / set
H 4.25 in Dm 2.63 in
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
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
$4,786 / set
H 37.41 in W 24.81 in D 19.69 in
Set of Five Mario Bellini 'Gli Scacchi' Chess Pieces for C&B Italia, 1971
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in London, GB
of design. The Gli Chess series works both as modular tables or seating. The versitility in
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Plastic
$6,041 / set
H 21.66 in W 11.82 in D 35.44 in
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
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Nickel
$6,750
H 8 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in
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
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Alabaster
$750
H 3.34 in W 14.56 in D 14.56 in
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Maple, Walnut
$1,400
H 4 in Dm 1 in
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.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Composition
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!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Brass, Pewter
$3,800
H 28 in W 25 in D 25 in
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
Category
Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Wood
$789
H 2.25 in W 7.8 in D 6 in
The Figure Game "The Original Game of Chess" Set in Bronze by Gary Sahl Rare
Located in San Diego, CA
of modern chess, any player will learn the rules easily and quickly. Mastering, however, will take a
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Bronze
$7,000 Sale Price
53% Off
H 3.5 in W 16 in D 11.5 in
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
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Aluminum
$1,200 / set
H 2.25 in W 18.25 in D 18.25 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. The chess pieces fit into
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Aluminum
Minimalist Chess Set
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Modern design, handcrafted. Painted wood bodies with silver tops on inlaid marble board.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Games
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
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Steel
$975
H 12.5 in W 12.5 in D 1.25 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
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Gold Leaf
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
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Brass, Chrome
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
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Aluminum
Chess Set with Painted Lead Medieval Figures on Lucite Board
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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A great decorative chess
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Game Boards
Materials
Lead
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Chrome, Metal
$955 / set
H 1.38 in Dm 13 in
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
Category
2010s South African Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Brass, Copper
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
Category
2010s South African Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Brass, Copper
$2,800 / item
H 267.72 in W 255.91 in D 255.91 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
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Gold, Silver
$125,000 / set
H 3.15 in W 18.9 in D 9.06 in
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
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Synthetic, Plastic
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Find a variety of midcentury modern chess sets available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique midcentury modern chess sets was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and plastic. Midcentury modern chess sets have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco midcentury modern chess sets are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made midcentury modern chess sets over the years, but those made by Austin E. Cox, Werkstätte Carl Auböck and Austin Enterprises are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Midcentury Modern Chess Sets?
Midcentury modern chess sets can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,600, while the lowest priced sells for $90 and the highest can go for as much as $125,000.
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A beautifully designed contemporary or vintage game can introduce an element of fun to any room in your home — and it doesn’t have to be limited to the game room. The right mid-century or antique chess set or backgammon board can mean high stakes as well as high style for any entertainment room or cheery home bar area, with works from the period proving as pivotal to relaxation as they are eye-catching statement pieces.
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