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Minimalist Chess Set Attributed to Joseph Hartwig, 1924
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Bauhaus designed ceramic and aluminum chess set housed in individual wood red cases.
Category

Vintage 1980s American Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Ceramic

Wilhelm Wagenfeld Gray Bauhaus Sconce Double Wall Light by Linder Germany, 1950
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Lindner
Located in Vienna, AT
minimalist chess set, the WMF Tea Service (1930), an elegant tea service he designed for the German company
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Porcelain, Glass, Opaline Glass

A Game of Chess - Contemporary Minimalist Street Photography, Black White
By Marcin Ryczek
Located in Salzburg, AT
will be send unframed Marcin Ryczek is Polish photographer specializing in black and white, minimalist
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Modern Handcrafted Pink "Queen" Ceramic Vase Inspired by Chess, Italy
By Sara Khamisi
Located in Milano, IT
The "Kish o Mat" collection is inspired by the game of chess where each ceramic represents a chess
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Vases

Materials

Ceramic

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
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Handmade "chess-inspired" matt black ceramic vase, Italy, "Rook" by Sara Khamisi
By Sara Khamisi
Located in Milano, IT
by chess characters. Each ceramic in this collection tells a unique story. The "Rook vase" features a
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2010s Italian Minimalist Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Handmade Chess-inspired Black Ceramic Vase, Italy model "Knight" by Sara Khamisi
By Sara Khamisi
Located in Milano, IT
by chess characters. Each ceramic in this collection tells a unique story. The “Knight vase” has a a
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Hand Blown Crystal Glass Chess Set, 3000-5000 Year-Old Solid Bog-Oak Display Box
Located in London, GB
This Chess Set is a collaboration with the artist Laura McKinley made from handblown crystal glass
Category

2010s English Minimalist Games

Materials

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
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Iron, Nickel

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

Minimalist Chess Set
Minimalist Chess Set
H 6 in W 14 in D 14 in
Minimalist Italian Lucite and Acrylic Chess Set
By Felice Antonio Botta
Located in Toronto, ON
Lucite and Acrylic Minimalist Chess Set. Excellent example of Italian Minimalist Design by Botta
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Vintage 1970s Italian Games

Materials

Lucite, Acrylic

Rare Chess Set by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare, Minimalist wooden chess set # 5917, circa 1960s by Carl Auböck for Werkstätte (workshop
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Games

Materials

Felt, Wood

Rare Chess Set by Carl Auböck
Rare Chess Set by Carl Auböck
H 3.15 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in
Modernist Minimalist Chess Set
Located in Chicago, IL
Bronze and steel modernist chess set. Very minimalist. Original box but no cover. sizes vary
Category

20th Century American Games

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Wilhelm Wagenfeld Bauhaus Sconce / Double Wall Light by Linder Germany, 1950s
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Lindner
Located in Vienna, AT
(1924), also known as the "Wagenfeld Lamp," the Kubus Chess Set (1928), a minimalist chess set, the WMF
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Porcelain, Glass, Opaline Glass

Contemporary Minimalist Blue & Yellow Murano Glass Chess Set on Mirrored Board
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
A fun Italian portable chess game of modern organic design, the detailed chess pieces are molded in
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Games

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass, Mirror, Blown Glass

Contemporary Minimalist Blue & Yellow Murano Glass Chess Set on Mirrored Board
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
A fun Italian portable chess game of modern organic design, the detailed chess pieces are molded in
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Games

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Mirror, Murano Glass

Contemporary Minimalist Green & Yellow Murano Glass Chess Set on Mirrored Board
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
A fun Italian portable chess game of modern organic design, the detailed chess pieces are molded in
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Games

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Mirror, Murano Glass

Contemporary Minimalist Green & Yellow Murano Glass Chess Set on Mirrored Board
Located in New York, NY
A fun Italian portable chess game of modern organic design, the detailed chess pieces are molded in
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Games

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Mirror, Murano Glass

Wilhelm Wagenfeld Three Round Bauhaus Sconces Wall lights, Linder Germany, 1950s
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Lindner
Located in Vienna, AT
Kubus Chess Set (1928), a minimalist chess set, the WMF Tea Service (1930), an elegant tea service he
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Porcelain

Karim Rashid Acrylic Black & White Chess Set
By Karim Rashid
Located in New York, NY
A Minimalist Lucite chess set designed by Karim Rashid (born 1960) for Bozart. Made in USA, circa
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Early 2000s American Minimalist Games

Materials

Acrylic, Rubber

Karim Rashid Acrylic Black & White Chess Set
Karim Rashid Acrylic Black & White Chess Set
H 14.25 in W 14.25 in L 14.25 in
Wilhelm Wagenfeld Black Bauhaus Sconce Double Wall Light by Linder Germany, 1950
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Lindner
Located in Vienna, AT
(1928), a minimalist chess set, the WMF Tea Service (1930), an elegant tea service he designed for the
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Porcelain, Glass, Opaline Glass

Wilhelm Wagenfeld Yellow Bauhaus Sconce / Double Wall Light by Linder Germany
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Lindner
Located in Vienna, AT
Lamp," the Kubus Chess Set (1928), a minimalist chess set, the WMF Tea Service (1930), an elegant tea
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Porcelain, Glass, Opaline Glass

Vintage Postmodern Lucite Chess Game
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Postmodern Lucite chess game Size: 1.5" x 10" x 10", circa 1970s. Some wear on corners
Category

Late 20th Century European Bauhaus Games

Materials

Lucite

Vintage Postmodern Lucite Chess Game
Vintage Postmodern Lucite Chess Game
H 1.5 in W 10 in D 10 in
Game Table with Bauhaus Chess Set by Josef Hartwig, Germany, 1924
By Josef Hartwig
Located in Antwerp, BE
; Minimalist; Bauhaus game table with chess set designed by Josef Hartwig in 1924. This chess table features
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Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Game Tables

Materials

Stone, Chrome

F. Lanier Graham Chess Set for MoMA
By Josef Hartwig
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist chess set in walnut and korina (white limba) wood by American sculptor, museum curator
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Vintage 1960s American Minimalist Games

Materials

Plastic, Wood, Paper

F. Lanier Graham Chess Set for MoMA
F. Lanier Graham Chess Set for MoMA
H 6.25 in W 4.25 in D 2 in
Rare Chess Set by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
rare, Minimalist chess set by Carl Auböck cast iron, chromed and blackened comes with a felt
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Games

Materials

Iron

Rare Chess Set by Carl Auböck
Rare Chess Set by Carl Auböck
H 2.92 in Dm 0.79 in
Tipsy Chess
Located in Renton, WA
A charming minimalist and geometric work by former University of Washington art professor, Wendell
Category

20th Century Minimalist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic Polymer

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Minimalist Chess For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic minimalist chess available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and fabric, every minimalist chess was constructed with great care. There are 4 variations of the antique or vintage minimalist chess you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the minimalist chess you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A minimalist chess, designed in the mid-century modern or modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Pietro Anoldi, Christofle and Lino Sabattini each produced at least one beautiful minimalist chess that is worth considering.

How Much is a Minimalist Chess?

The average selling price for a minimalist chess at 1stDibs is $4,207, while they’re typically $720 on the low end and $58,200 for the highest priced.