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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
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Game Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

Modern Chess Board with Pieces El Ajedrez by Javier Mariscal
By Javier Mariscal
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Chess figures and board designed by Javier Mariscal on the occasion of the Olympic Games of
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Late 20th Century Spanish Post-Modern Game Boards

Materials

Metal

Chess Stool/ Sculptural Side Table
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
stools or side table sets. Directly referencing chess pieces, these stools luidically evidence objet's
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Resin, Wood

Chess Stool/ Sculptural Side Table
Chess Stool/ Sculptural Side Table
H 17.72 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Chess Stool/ Sculptural Side Table
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Two hand-turned wooden pieces with an elegant piano polish lacquer play together as sculptural stools or side table sets.
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Resin, Wood

Chess Stool/ Sculptural Side Table
Chess Stool/ Sculptural Side Table
H 17.72 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Chess Stool/ Sculptural Side Table
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Two hand-turned wooden pieces with an elegant piano polish lacquer play together as sculptural stools or side table sets.
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Resin, Wood

Chess Stool/ Sculptural Side Table
Chess Stool/ Sculptural Side Table
H 17.72 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Chess Stool/ Sculptural Side Table
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Two hand-turned wooden pieces with an elegant piano polish lacquer play together as sculptural stools or side table sets.
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Resin, Wood

Chess Stool/ Sculptural Side Table
Chess Stool/ Sculptural Side Table
H 17.72 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Chess Stool/ Sculptural Side Table
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Two hand-turned wooden pieces with an elegant piano polish lacquer play together as sculptural stools or side table sets.
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Resin, Wood

Chess Stool/ Sculptural Side Table
Chess Stool/ Sculptural Side Table
H 17.72 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Chess Stool/ Sculptural Side Table (Concave)
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Two hand-turned wooden pieces with an elegant piano polish lacquer play together as sculptural stools or side table sets.
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Resin, Wood

Chess Stool/ Sculptural Side Table (Concave)
Chess Stool/ Sculptural Side Table (Concave)
H 17.72 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Michael Graves Postmodern Chess and Checkers Set
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Michael Graves Postmodern Chess and Checkers Set. Original postmodern Michael Graves chess and
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Games

Materials

Resin, Wood

Michael Graves Postmodern Chess and Checkers Set Game
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in North Miami, FL
This original Postmodern Michael Graves chess set with checkers pieces has been fully restored with
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1990s American Post-Modern Games

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Vintage Signed Oversized Ceramic White Pawn Chess Piece Sculpture
Located in West Chester, PA
Vintage Large Signed Ceramic White Pawn Chess Piece Sculpture. The color is white even though some
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese "TomoKazu" Inlaid Marquetry Chess of Checkers board, Japan, circa 1980s
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Miami, FL
Post-Modern Japanese chessboard or checkerboard. Rendered in an intricate inlay marquetry of walnut
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Late 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Games

Materials

Burl, Walnut, Maple, Birch

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Modernist Boxed Wood Chess Pieces
Located in Garnerville, NY
A fine boxed set of carved wood modernist chessmen. The two sets are made of hardwood and sculpturally carved into very stylized forms. One set is in a blonde wood natural finish and...
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Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Games

Materials

Wood

Modernist Boxed Wood Chess Pieces
Modernist Boxed Wood Chess Pieces
H 3.5 in W 11 in D 7.75 in
Michael Graves Postmodern Chess and Checkers Set, Signed
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in Miami, FL
Original Michael Graves chess and checkers set made of two tone maple wood. The chess pieces are
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Games

Materials

Maple

Chess Set Designed by Michael Graves Postmodern
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful set designed by Michael Graves, in credible design, with a Memphis Postmodern era look. Signature of his great designs.
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Games

Materials

Wood

Tessellated Stone Console Game Table Checkers Chess Backgammon, 1970's
By Maitland Smith
Located in Rochester, NY
Tessellated stone mosaic design console table w/ reversible chess / checkers / backgammon brass
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Vintage 1970s Philippine Post-Modern Game Tables

Materials

Stone, Brass

Kiln-Formed Art Glass Chess Set with 24-Karat Gold Game Pieces
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Cold-worked art glass chess set, circa 1995. This set includes a full size board and all game
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Games

Materials

Gold

Chess Stool/ Sculptural Side Table
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
stools or side table sets. Directly referencing chess pieces, these stools luidically evidence objet's
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Resin, Wood

Chess Stool/ Sculptural Side Table
Chess Stool/ Sculptural Side Table
H 17.72 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
African Hand Carved Stone Chess Set 1980
Located in Weesp, NL
This unique 1980 stone hand cut chess set was a gift from the government of Kenya to the Italian
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Vintage 1980s Kenyan Post-Modern Games

Materials

Stone

African Hand Carved Stone Chess Set 1980
African Hand Carved Stone Chess Set 1980
H 5.32 in W 13.39 in D 13.19 in
Chess Stool/ Sculptural Side Table (Concave)
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Two hand-turned wooden pieces with an elegant piano polish lacquer play together as sculptural stools or side table sets.
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Resin, Wood

Chess Stool/ Sculptural Side Table (Concave)
Chess Stool/ Sculptural Side Table (Concave)
H 17.72 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Chess Stool/ Sculptural Side Table (Concave)
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Two hand-turned wooden pieces with an elegant piano polish lacquer play together as sculptural stools or side table sets.
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Resin, Wood

Chess Stool/ Sculptural Side Table (Concave)
Chess Stool/ Sculptural Side Table (Concave)
H 17.72 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Michael Graves Postmodern Chess and Checkers Set
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Original postmodern Michael Graves chess and checkers set. Maple wood chess and checkers set with
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Games

Materials

Maple

Michael Graves Postmodern Chess and Checkers Set, Signed
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in Miami, FL
Postmodern chess and checkers set rendered in two-tone maple, with composite pieces, designed by
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Games

Materials

Composition

Postmodern Lucite or Plexiglas Black and White Chess Set
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Very stylish chess board and game pieces made of Lucite. The board has been elegantly folded on
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Post-Modern Games

Materials

Lucite, Plexiglass

Vintage Italian Marble Chess Board with Hand Carved Pieces
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage heavy alabaster chess set complete board in beige and black marble with elaborately hand
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Games

Materials

Marble, Soapstone

Vintage Marble Chess Board with Hand Carved Turquoise Onyx Pieces
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage mid 20th century Mexican stone marble chess set complete board in white and brown marble
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Post-Modern Games

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Marble

Vintage English Flamed Walnut Chess Table with Marble Inset Board Hidden Drawer
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
marble chess board A very good looking well made and function piece of furniture, extremely decorative
Category

20th Century English Post-Modern Game Tables

Materials

Walnut

Semi Precious Stone Chess Set in Brown and Cream with Hand Carved Game Pieces
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
chess set is complete and includes each of the original hand-crafted pieces. The square board is quite
Category

20th Century Mexican Post-Modern Games

Materials

Stone, Onyx

Massimo Morozzi "Tangram" Chess Table for Cassina
By Massimo Morozzi
Located in Chicago, IL
game board and chess pieces.
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Game Tables

Materials

Acrylic

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Hans Weiss Custom Headboard for King Bed
By Hans Weiss
Located in Hanover, MA
BG GALLERIES SPRING INTO SUMMER SALE Custom L shaped headboard cabinet wall with floating nightstands and bookshelves designed by Hans Weiss in 1960 for the master bedroom of an Upp...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Willy Guhl Loop Chair, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic cement chair by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. Brand new. Hand mage in Switzerland. One of the most iconic chairs ever designed. Priced as a single chair.
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2010s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Willy Guhl Loop Chair, Switzerland
Willy Guhl Loop Chair, Switzerland
H 24 in W 21 in D 31 in
Ceramic Carousel Table Lamp by Episode Studio
By Episode Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Crafted through a combination of hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques, these lamps are inspired by the balance of contrasting worlds of art and design, functional and nonfunct...
Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Modern Nude Velvet Wave Bench Ebony Veneer Base
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
21st century contemporary beige bench & ebony veneer base bold shapes Cadiz Bench Nude combines bold shapes with extreme attention to comfort. A modern bench with a Memphis-style ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Ebony

Modern Nude Velvet Wave Bench Ebony Veneer Base
Modern Nude Velvet Wave Bench Ebony Veneer Base
H 17.72 in W 70.87 in D 24.81 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
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2010s South African Minimalist Night Stands

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'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Textile

Natural Parota Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These NATURAL PAROTA collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Contemporary Art

Materials

Wood

SOFT Beige Night Stands / Bed Side Tables
By Studio Christine Kalia
Located in Larnaca, CY
MDF surfaces and Swedish pine solid wood spheres lacquered in creamy beige colour. Manufactured by local artisans in Cyprus. This compact low level piece elaborates the curved profi...
Category

2010s Greek Night Stands

Materials

Wood

SOFT Beige Night Stands / Bed Side Tables
SOFT Beige Night Stands / Bed Side Tables
H 10.63 in W 18.51 in D 9.45 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Walnut by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the Constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the idea is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Category

2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals

Materials

Walnut

Pair Various Positions Nightstand in Walnut and Oak by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by his fascination with the aesthetic allure of interiors depicted in films and literature, Yaniv Chen endeavors to capture the essence of captivating spaces. Reflecting upo...
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Mid-Century Modern Italian Adjustable Wall Unit with Shelves and Cabinets
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adjustable wall unit, teak, coated steel, brass, Italy, 1950s Behold this exquisite multifunctional design from Italy, a testament to the mid-century modern design ethos of the 1950...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Marble Chess Set
Located in Denton, TX
Black and white marble chess board. A classic for chess lovers that also looks great as a home decoration.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Game Boards

Materials

Marble

Marble Chess Set
Marble Chess Set
H 0.88 in W 14 in D 13.88 in
Organic Shaped Modern Coffee Table by Last Workshop, Walnut
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
Organic shaped coffee table by Last Workshop, 2023 Solid walnut wood finish. IN STOCK: 1 If not in stock, current production: 6-7 weeks 58"L x 32" x 15"H Walnut finish. Customers ...
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2010s American Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60 cm, from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Natural Fiber

Concrete Barchan Planter by OPIARY (L42", W28", H10")
By Robert Remer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Post Modern Chess For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the post modern chess you’re looking for. Each post modern chess for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and organic material. There are 7 variations of the antique or vintage post modern 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 post modern chess you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Many designers have produced at least one well-made post modern chess over the years, but those crafted by Maika Palazuelos, Michael Graves (b.1934) and Novocastrian are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Post Modern Chess?

Prices for a post modern chess start at $860 and top out at $13,213 with the average selling for $1,560.