Minimalist Chess Set
Wilhelm Wagenfeld Black Bauhaus Sconce Double Wall Light by Linder Germany, 1950
By Lindner, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Vienna, AT
(1928), a minimalist chess set, the WMF Tea Service (1930), an elegant tea service he designed for the
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Porcelain, Glass, Opaline Glass
H 3 in W 10 in D 3.5 in
Wilhelm Wagenfeld Yellow Bauhaus Sconce / Double Wall Light by Linder Germany
By Lindner, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Vienna, AT
Lamp," the Kubus Chess Set (1928), a minimalist chess set, the WMF Tea Service (1930), an elegant tea
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Porcelain, Glass, Opaline Glass
H 3 in W 10 in D 3.5 in
Vintage French Lucite Modernist Chess Set, 1970s
Located in Zwijndrecht, 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
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
H 3 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
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
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2010s English Minimalist Games
Materials
Brass
H 3.15 in W 16.74 in D 16.74 in
Post Modern Italian Game Table with Integrated Chess Board and Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
steel, the design embodies a modern and minimalist look. All in all, a very pragmatic and fun set that
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Game Tables
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Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Set of James Mont Bent Beech Armchairs and Table, Dark Green Velvet, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Minimalist interiors. The armchairs are after carpentry and upholstery renovation. The fabric used is an
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 29.93 in W 22.84 in D 20.48 in
Set of James Mont Bent Beech Armchairs and Table, Yellow Ochra Boucle, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Minimalist interiors. The armchairs are after carpentry and upholstery renovation. The fabric used is an
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Velvet, Beech
H 29.93 in W 22.84 in D 20.48 in
Chessboard
By Tarek Elkassouf
Located in Beirute, LB
circumstances, anyone can enjoy a good fight over the chess board.
A chess set stripped bare, refined and
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2010s Lebanese Minimalist Game Boards
Materials
Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
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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 steel
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Nickel
H 1.63 in W 18 in D 6 in
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Located in MIlano, IT
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H 2.76 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Modernist Chess Set #5606 by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
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Unusual Antique Austrian Bronze Chess Set by Franz Bergman
By Franz Bergmann
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Otterburn Chess Set, Board & Box — Solid Hand-Patinated Brass and Walnut
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H 4.73 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in
Rare and Large Midcentury Pair of Art Deco Style Alabaster & Glass Wall Sconces
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H 6.2 in W 13 in D 6.5 in
Hermes Chess Set, 1985
By Hermès, Rena Dumas
Located in Palm Springs, CA
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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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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
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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
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Modernist Minimalist Chess Set
Located in Chicago, IL
Bronze and steel modernist chess set. Very minimalist. Original box but no cover.
sizes vary
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20th Century American Games
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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
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2010s Italian Minimalist Games
Materials
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H 2.2 in W 7.7 in D 7.7 in
Contemporary Minimalist Blue & Yellow Murano Glass Chess Set on Mirrored Board
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
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H 2.2 in W 7.7 in D 7.7 in
Contemporary Minimalist Green & Yellow Murano Glass Chess Set on Mirrored Board
Located in New York, NY
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Located in New York, NY
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By Karim Rashid
Located in New York, NY
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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Chess set + board 70s altuglas steel bronze Mario Vento Mid Century Italie 1970
Located in Paris, FR
Chess set and board/base.
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Mario VenChess set and board, 1970 / 1980.
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Plexiglas top, polished
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H 2.37 in W 12.6 in D 11.42 in
Modernist Bauhaus Chess Set designed by Josef Hartwig
By Josef Hartwig
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Game Table with Bauhaus Chess Set by Josef Hartwig, Germany, 1924
By Josef Hartwig
Located in Antwerp, BE
; Minimalist;
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F. Lanier Graham Chess Set for MoMA
By Josef Hartwig
Located in New York, NY
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Cloud, Side Table, Alabaster Base, Iroko Wood, Mirror Finished Aluminum Top
By Germano Marchetti
Located in Barcelona, ES
conceiving a piece.
A solid yet traslucent cylindric white Alabaster base stems a chess piece shaped column
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H 24.81 in W 17.72 in L 24.81 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
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Games
Materials
Iron
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Minimalist Chess Set For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal minimalist chess set for your home. Each minimalist chess set for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, fabric and wood. Find 7 options for an antique or vintage minimalist chess set now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect minimalist chess set — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right minimalist chess set, those designed in mid-century modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one minimalist chess set that is appealing in its simplicity, but Lindner, Wilhelm Wagenfeld and Tarek Elkassouf produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Minimalist Chess Set?
The average selling price for a minimalist chess set at 1stDibs is $3,075, while they’re typically $1,000 on the low end and $10,531 for the highest priced.
Questions About Minimalist Chess Set
- Where is the oldest chess set?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Pieces from the oldest known chess set are on display at the State Museum of Culture History of Uzbekistan in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The seven figurines are known as the Afrasiab chessmen and date back to the 6th to 8th centuries. Shop a range of antique chess sets on 1stDibs.
- What is a gilded chess set?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A gilded chess set is a game set that includes a board and chess pieces that are highly decorative. Traditionally, the word gilded indicates something covered in gold. However, for chess sets, it can describe any pieces that feature decorative embellishments, such as carvings or inlays. You'll find a selection of antique and vintage chess sets on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023The name of the oldest European chess set is the Venafro Chess Set. Experts estimate that artisans produced the set sometime between 885 to 1017 CE, and archaeologists discovered it in a Roman tomb in 1932. On 1stDibs, find a variety of chess sets from some of the world’s top sellers.
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