What is a gilded chess set?

A 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.

Where is the oldest chess set?

Pieces 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 the name of the oldest European chess set?

The 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.

Modern Chess Set

Set of Green Armchairs by E. Homa and Chess Table, Europe, 1960s

$4,780 / set

H 37.41 in W 24.81 in D 19.69 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

Set of 3 Chess Figure Bookends, King, Queen, Bishop & Pawn, Italy 1980s

$420 / set

H 11.25 in W 4.75 in D 6.13 in

Set of 3 Chess Figure Bookends, King, Queen, Bishop & Pawn, Italy 1980s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Channeling old world glamor into your home decor, this set of three brass finish bookends is both a

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Wooden Chess Pieces, Linden Wood, Handmade Portugal by Lusitanus Home

$2,629 / set

H 11.82 in Dm 3.15 in

Set of 6 Wooden Chess Pieces, Linden Wood, Handmade Portugal by Lusitanus Home

By Lusitanus Home, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Set of 6 Ceramic Chess Pieces, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Set Of 2 Chess Sculptures in Mirror-Polished Stainless Steel by Julian Mayor

$21,035 / set

H 67.33 in W 11.42 in D 11.42 in

Set Of 2 Chess Sculptures in Mirror-Polished Stainless Steel by Julian Mayor

Located in Geneve, CH

Set Of 2 Chess Sculptures in Mirror-Polished Stainless Steel by Julian Mayor Limited Edition of 8

Category

2010s British Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Chess Set with Original Nickel Base and Box, Signed

$6,750

H 8 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 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

ANRI Space Age Chess Set Designed by Elliott, Walnut, Maple 1950 Italy, No Board

$1,400

H 4 in Dm 1 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

Set of 4 Rare Polished Weighed Composite Pawn Form Chess Pieces Bar Stool

$10,000

H 30.5 in Dm 17 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

The Figure Game "The Original Game of Chess" Set in Bronze by Gary Sahl Rare

$7,000Sale Price|53% Off

H 3.5 in W 16 in D 11.5 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

Weighted Wood Chess Set by John Jaques of London in Wood Box 7cm Kings, ca 1950

$636Sale Price|20% Off

H 2.25 in W 7.8 in D 6 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

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Modern Chess Set For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the modern chess set you’re looking for. A modern chess set — often made from metal, wood and plastic — can elevate any home. There are 127 variations of the antique or vintage modern chess set you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer modern chess set, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A modern chess set is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made modern chess set has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Michael Graves (b.1934), Austin E. Cox and Austin Enterprises are consistently popular.

How Much is a Modern Chess Set?

Prices for a modern chess set can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $275 and can go as high as $17,784, while the average can fetch as much as $1,800.

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