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Rare Chess Set Composed of 32 Solid Amber Glass Pieces, Barbini, Pauly & C
Rare Chess Set Composed of 32 Solid Amber Glass Pieces, Barbini, Pauly & C

Rare Chess Set Composed of 32 Solid Amber Glass Pieces, Barbini, Pauly & C

By Barbini

Located in Brussels, BE

Rare Chess Set Composed of 32 Solid Amber Glass Pieces, finished in white or black pâte de verre

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Games

Materials

Murano Glass

Gino Cenedese Ultra Rare Murano Glass Chess Set 1960s
Gino Cenedese Ultra Rare Murano Glass Chess Set 1960s

Gino Cenedese Ultra Rare Murano Glass Chess Set 1960s

$6,144

H 4.73 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Gino Cenedese Ultra Rare Murano Glass Chess Set 1960s

By Gino Cenedese, 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

Rare Vintage Gucci Monogram Chess Set in Case — Italy, c.1980s
Rare Vintage Gucci Monogram Chess Set in Case — Italy, c.1980s

Rare Vintage Gucci Monogram Chess Set in Case — Italy, c.1980s

Located in Tarzana, CA

Vintage Gucci Monogram Chess Set in Case — Italy, c.1980s A rare and elegant Gucci travel chess

Category

Vintage 1980s More Desk Accessories

Materials

Onyx

Vintage 1970 Backgammon & Chess Rare Etienne Aigner Black Soft Leather Set
Vintage 1970 Backgammon & Chess Rare Etienne Aigner Black Soft Leather Set

Vintage 1970 Backgammon & Chess Rare Etienne Aigner Black Soft Leather Set

By Etienne Aigner

Located in Vis, NL

Vintage 1970 backgammon & chess rare Etienne Aigner black and burgundy handmade soft leather

Category

Vintage 1970s French Arts and Crafts Games

Materials

Leather

Chess set by Romeo Rega c1970
Chess set by Romeo Rega c1970

Chess set by Romeo Rega c1970

$2,709

H 3.94 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in

Chess set by Romeo Rega c1970

By Romeo Rega

Located in London, GB

A rare Romeo Rega 1970s chess set in polished brass and chrome. The tallest chess piece 8.8cm

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Game Boards

Materials

Brass, Chrome

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

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

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

Located in San Diego, CA

One of a kind! The Figure Game (Siang Ki in Chinese), "The Original Game of Chess as Played in

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Bronze

Robj, Templars and Saracen Chess Set, French Art Deco 1920s
Robj, Templars and Saracen Chess Set, French Art Deco 1920s

Robj, Templars and Saracen Chess Set, French Art Deco 1920s

By ROBJ

Located in PARIS, FR

Superb and extremely rare ROBJ Templar and Saracen chess set from the French Art Deco Period circa

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Antique Victorian Staunton Chess Pieces Set + Italian Marble Giltwood Chessboard
Antique Victorian Staunton Chess Pieces Set + Italian Marble Giltwood Chessboard

Antique Victorian Staunton Chess Pieces Set + Italian Marble Giltwood Chessboard

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely rare original Victorian Staunton chess set with

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Games

Materials

Marble

Colorful Lucite Chess Set by Charles Hollis Jones, USA circa 1960s
Colorful Lucite Chess Set by Charles Hollis Jones, USA circa 1960s

Colorful Lucite Chess Set by Charles Hollis Jones, USA circa 1960s

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rare and visually striking Lucite chess set designed by Charles Hollis Jones, a celebrated

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Vintage Bisque Porcelain Chess Set with Etched Glass Board by Furstenberg
Vintage Bisque Porcelain Chess Set with Etched Glass Board by Furstenberg

Vintage Bisque Porcelain Chess Set with Etched Glass Board by Furstenberg

$1,000Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 0.75 in W 17.25 in D 17.25 in

Vintage Bisque Porcelain Chess Set with Etched Glass Board by Furstenberg

By Furstenberg Porcelain

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and rare bisque porcelain chess set “Made in Germany” by Fürstenberg Porcelain, circa

Category

Early 20th Century German Games

Materials

Porcelain, Glass

Games Chess Set of Handcrafted and Painted Wood Pieces with Table and Board
Games Chess Set of Handcrafted and Painted Wood Pieces with Table and Board

Games Chess Set of Handcrafted and Painted Wood Pieces with Table and Board

Located in Antwerp, BE

Rare Italian chess table set from early 20th century in carved, lacquered, gilded and hand painted

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Game Tables

Materials

Wood

Carl Auböck modern wooden chess set for Werkstätte Auböck, Austria Vienna 1960´s
Carl Auböck modern wooden chess set for Werkstätte Auböck, Austria Vienna 1960´s

Carl Auböck modern wooden chess set for Werkstätte Auböck, Austria Vienna 1960´s

$3,932Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 5.71 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in

Carl Auböck modern wooden chess set for Werkstätte Auböck, Austria Vienna 1960´s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Zevenaar, NL

Very rare, extra large minimalist wooden chess set of the 1960´s by Carl Auböck for Werkstätte

Category

Vintage 1960s Bauhaus Games

Materials

Wood, Beech, Paint

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Rare Chess Set by Carl Auböck
Rare Chess Set by Carl Auböck

Rare Chess Set by Carl Auböck

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H 3.15 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Games

Materials

Felt, Wood

Pierre Cardin, 1969 Evolution Chess Set with Glass Board
Pierre Cardin, 1969 Evolution Chess Set with Glass Board

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, onyx and pewter, French 1970s
Chess set, onyx and pewter, French 1970s

Chess set, onyx and pewter, French 1970s

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H 1.97 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in

Chess set, onyx and pewter, French 1970s

Located in Stockholm, SE

A rare chess set in onyx with players in pewter and gold colored finish. Decorative, sculptural set

Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Games

Materials

Onyx

Rare Pierre Cardin Chess Set
Rare Pierre Cardin Chess Set

Rare Pierre Cardin Chess Set

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W 15 in D 15 in

Rare Pierre Cardin Chess Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare Pierre Cardin chess set. Wooden board with brass inlay and metal cast game pieces.

Category

Vintage 1960s Games

Rare Brutalist Welded Steel Chess Set by Paul Evans
Rare Brutalist Welded Steel Chess Set by Paul Evans

Rare Brutalist Welded Steel Chess Set by Paul Evans

By Paul Evans

Located in Montreal, QC

Rare brutalist welded steel chess set by Paul Evans. Chess board made of wood typical applied resin

Category

Vintage 1970s American Sculptures

Rare Artisan Christoforus Sklavenitis "Minoan" Ancient Greek Bronze Chess Set
Rare Artisan Christoforus Sklavenitis "Minoan" Ancient Greek Bronze Chess Set

Rare Artisan Christoforus Sklavenitis "Minoan" Ancient Greek Bronze Chess Set

By Christoforus Sklavenitis

Located in St. Louis, MO

Rare handmade bronze complete chess set by Christoforus Sklavenitis, a famous Greek-Crete artist

Category

Vintage 1960s Greek Archaistic Games

Materials

Bronze

Rare Aluminum Chess Set by Austin Enterprises for Alcoa 1962
Rare Aluminum Chess Set by Austin Enterprises for Alcoa 1962

Rare Aluminum Chess Set by Austin Enterprises for Alcoa 1962

Located in New York, NY

A sophisticated chess set designed by Austin Cox for the Alcoa aluminum co. in 1962. The individual

Category

20th Century American Games

Materials

Aluminum

Austin Cox Chess Set
Austin Cox Chess Set

Austin Cox Chess Set

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H 23.5 in W 21 in D 21 in

Austin Cox Chess Set

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A rare Austin Cox chess set on chrome base with walnut trim and printed green velvet board - by

Category

Vintage 1950s Games

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Chrome and Brass Italian Chess Set by Romeo Rega 1970s
Rare Chrome and Brass Italian Chess Set by Romeo Rega 1970s

Rare Chrome and Brass Italian Chess Set by Romeo Rega 1970s

By Romeo Rega

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Immerse yourself in the timeless allure of our Rare Chrome and Brass Italian Chess Set by Romeo

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Game Boards

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Rare Vintage Malachite Pedestal Chess Set After Alfredo Ravasco Storage Inside
Rare Vintage Malachite Pedestal Chess Set After Alfredo Ravasco Storage Inside

Rare Vintage Malachite Pedestal Chess Set After Alfredo Ravasco Storage Inside

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to this stunning and very rare Malachite Pedestal Chess Games table with

Category

20th Century English Modern End Tables

Materials

Malachite

Very Rare Collectors American Civil War of Independence Hand Painted Chess Set
Very Rare Collectors American Civil War of Independence Hand Painted Chess Set

Very Rare Collectors American Civil War of Independence Hand Painted Chess Set

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

painted theme chess set The board is Walnut and Maple veneer, its being included for free but it is the

Category

20th Century English American Colonial Games

Materials

Resin, Maple, Walnut

Aluminum Chess Set by Austin Enterprises with Green Felt Board
Aluminum Chess Set by Austin Enterprises with Green Felt Board

Aluminum Chess Set by Austin Enterprises with Green Felt Board

By Austin Enterprises

Located in Hanover, MA

Rare and collectible chess set designed by Austin Cox of Austin Enterprises commissioned by the

Category

Vintage 1960s American Games

Sculptural Chess and Casket by Gianfranco Frattini in Silver 925
Sculptural Chess and Casket by Gianfranco Frattini in Silver 925

Sculptural Chess and Casket by Gianfranco Frattini in Silver 925

By Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Exclusive and rare set of silver chess in a wooden casket designed by Gianfranco Frattini in the

Category

Vintage 1970s Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Asprey White and Yellow Gold Marble Chess Set
Asprey White and Yellow Gold Marble Chess Set

Asprey White and Yellow Gold Marble Chess Set

By Asprey International Limited

Located in New York City, NY

Very fine and rare chess set by Asprey, circa 1960s. The set features 32 9k yellow and white gold

Category

Mid-20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

White Gold, Yellow Gold

Midcentury Danish Chess Set in Ceramics and Wengé, 1960s Denmark
Midcentury Danish Chess Set in Ceramics and Wengé, 1960s Denmark

Midcentury Danish Chess Set in Ceramics and Wengé, 1960s Denmark

Located in Balen, BE

Rare chess set made in ceramics and wengé in Denmark. Wonderful handmade chess pieces. The glaze of

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Games

Materials

Ceramic, Wenge

Hermes Leather and Wood Chess Set
Hermes Leather and Wood Chess Set

Hermes Leather and Wood Chess Set

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H 9.25 in W 36 in D 36 in

Hermes Leather and Wood Chess Set

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Absolutely amazing and rare Hermes chess set. No longer in production. Sizes: Leather is 36

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Leather, Wood

Rare Pair of Carved Wood Display Cabinet Case Coffee Table & Matching Side Table
Rare Pair of Carved Wood Display Cabinet Case Coffee Table & Matching Side Table

Rare Pair of Carved Wood Display Cabinet Case Coffee Table & Matching Side Table

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

, just imagine your collection of whatever nicely laid out for all to see, our client had rare chess sets

Category

20th Century French Rococo Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

French Mid-Century Modern Rare Ceramic Chess Set
French Mid-Century Modern Rare Ceramic Chess Set

French Mid-Century Modern Rare Ceramic Chess Set

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H 3.15 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in

French Mid-Century Modern Rare Ceramic Chess Set

Located in Weesp, NL

Rare ceramic Mid-Century Modern French chess set Beautiful celeste and sand colored ceramic set

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Chrome and Brass Italian Chess Set by Romeo Rega
Rare Chrome and Brass Italian Chess Set by Romeo Rega

Rare Chrome and Brass Italian Chess Set by Romeo Rega

By Romeo Rega

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A spectacular 1970s Italian chess set by Romeo Rega. Constructed of polish chrome, brass and clear

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Games

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Vintage 1970 Backgammon & Chess Rare Etienne Aigner Handmade Soft Leather Set
Vintage 1970 Backgammon & Chess Rare Etienne Aigner Handmade Soft Leather Set

Vintage 1970 Backgammon & Chess Rare Etienne Aigner Handmade Soft Leather Set

By Etienne Aigner

Located in Vis, NL

Vintage 1970 backgammon & chess rare Etienne Aigner handmade soft leather complete set a rare find

Category

Vintage 1970s French Arts and Crafts Games

Materials

Leather

Rare 19th Century Hand-Carved Chinese Puzzle Ball Chess Set Exquisite Craft Work
Rare 19th Century Hand-Carved Chinese Puzzle Ball Chess Set Exquisite Craft Work

Rare 19th Century Hand-Carved Chinese Puzzle Ball Chess Set Exquisite Craft Work

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

ball chess set The chess pieces are totally original and very rare finds, this set is known as the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Arthur Elliot "Universum" Chess Set for Anri
Arthur Elliot "Universum" Chess Set for Anri

Arthur Elliot "Universum" Chess Set for Anri

By ANRI, Arthur Elliot

Located in Milan, IT

A rare and a collector's item chess set. Hand crafted pieces including original box and chess board

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Games

Materials

Wood

Paul Evans Modern Chess Set Game Table
Paul Evans Modern Chess Set Game Table

Paul Evans Modern Chess Set Game Table

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H 29 in W 32.13 in D 32.13 in

Paul Evans Modern Chess Set Game Table

By Paul Evans

Located in Wayne, NJ

This is a rare Paul Evans chess gaming set. It includes the table and playing pieces. The table is

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Brass

Acrylic & Rubber Modern Chess Set by Karim Rashid
Acrylic & Rubber Modern Chess Set by Karim Rashid

Acrylic & Rubber Modern Chess Set by Karim Rashid

By Karim Rashid

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and rare acrylic and rubber modern chess set by Karim Rashid, circa 2002. The set is in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Games

Materials

Plastic, Rubber, Acrylic

Chinese Chess Set with Immortals & Hardwood Campaign Lacquered Board
Chinese Chess Set with Immortals & Hardwood Campaign Lacquered Board

Chinese Chess Set with Immortals & Hardwood Campaign Lacquered Board

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

, and rare design, this Chinese-themed chess set with immortals is a must-have for enthusiasts of Asian

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Games

Materials

Composition, Brass

Vintage Chess Set Terracota Aztec Figurines and Board, 20th Century, Mexico
Vintage Chess Set Terracota Aztec Figurines and Board, 20th Century, Mexico

Vintage Chess Set Terracota Aztec Figurines and Board, 20th Century, Mexico

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

This is a rare 20th-century chess set made with terracotta and wood in Mexico. The figurines are in

Category

20th Century Mexican Pre-Columbian Game Boards

Materials

Terracotta, Wood

Mid-Century Modern South African Hand Made Brass and Leather Chess Set
Mid-Century Modern South African Hand Made Brass and Leather Chess Set

Mid-Century Modern South African Hand Made Brass and Leather Chess Set

Located in Weesp, NL

South African 1970's rare hand made brass chess set in perfect condition. The foldable board is

Category

Vintage 1970s South African Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Brass

Chess Set by Hector Aguilar
Chess Set by Hector Aguilar

Chess Set by Hector Aguilar

Located in New York, NY

A rare chess set by Hector Aguilar. Made of sterling silver and vermeil silver, the Panzon design

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Games

Materials

Sterling Silver, Vermeil

Rare & Exceptional Chess Set
Rare & Exceptional Chess Set

Rare & Exceptional Chess Set

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H 16.5 in W 16.5 in D 1.5 in

Rare & Exceptional Chess Set

Located in SouthPort, CT

Exceptional chess set by Alcoa. Thick lucite board with aluminum veneer; Joseph Hartwig designed

Category

Late 20th Century American Game Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Rare 1930s Karl Hagenauer Chess Set
Rare 1930s Karl Hagenauer Chess Set

Rare 1930s Karl Hagenauer Chess Set

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H 2.37 in Dm 1.19 in

Rare 1930s Karl Hagenauer Chess Set

By Karl Hagenauer

Located in Vienna, AT

A complete Hagenauer chess set (32 pieces ) there is also an fotograph of the chess game which was

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Games

Materials

Brass

Rare Mid-Century Bronzed Metal Evolution Chess Set by Pierre Cardin
Rare Mid-Century Bronzed Metal Evolution Chess Set by Pierre Cardin

Rare Mid-Century Bronzed Metal Evolution Chess Set by Pierre Cardin

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Port Hope, ON

This distinctively crafted bronzed metal Mid-Century Modern 'Evolution' chess set was created by

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Bronze, Metal

Sigi Pineda Sterling Chess Set W/travel Case
Sigi Pineda Sterling Chess Set W/travel Case

Sigi Pineda Sterling Chess Set W/travel Case

By Sigfrido Pineda

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Exceptional and rare. This Sigi Pineda travel chess set is a unique find. All pieces are made in

Category

20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Sterling Silver

A  1962 Aluminum Chess Set and Table by Austin Cox
A  1962 Aluminum Chess Set and Table by Austin Cox

A 1962 Aluminum Chess Set and Table by Austin Cox

By Austin Enterprises

Located in New York, NY

A 1962 Aluminum Chess Set and rare matching Table by Austin Cox

Category

Vintage 1960s American Game Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Nickel

Rare Chess Set by Carl Auböck
Rare Chess Set by Carl Auböck

Rare Chess Set by Carl Auböck

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H 2.92 in Dm 0.79 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 Plexiglass Chess Set on Table, Italy, 1970s
Rare Plexiglass Chess Set on Table, Italy, 1970s

Rare Plexiglass Chess Set on Table, Italy, 1970s

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H 11.82 in W 17.33 in D 14.18 in

Rare Plexiglass Chess Set on Table, Italy, 1970s

Located in L'Escala, ES

Rare and beautiful plexiglas chess set on table manufactured in Italy in 1970s. Storage box inside

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Game Tables

Materials

Metal

Rare Oak Parquet Side Table (Chess Table)- Set of 2
Rare Oak Parquet Side Table (Chess Table)- Set of 2

Rare Oak Parquet Side Table (Chess Table)- Set of 2

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H 15.56 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

Rare Oak Parquet Side Table (Chess Table)- Set of 2

By France & Søn, Poul Cadovius

Located in Mississauga, CA

-catching piece with clean lines and intricate attention to detail. This set will fit many interior designs

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Rare Vintage 1930’s Trifari Chess Set Fur-Clip Pins & Earrings
Rare Vintage 1930’s Trifari Chess Set Fur-Clip Pins & Earrings

Rare Vintage 1930’s Trifari Chess Set Fur-Clip Pins & Earrings

By Trifari

Located in New York, NY

This is the very rare 1930’schess pieces with the matching earrings by Trifari and to find them in

Category

Vintage 1930s Brooches

Brutalist Bronze Chess Set, Italy, 1960s
Brutalist Bronze Chess Set, Italy, 1960s

Brutalist Bronze Chess Set, Italy, 1960s

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H 0.79 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Brutalist Bronze Chess Set, Italy, 1960s

By Alberto Giacometti

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

Rare modernist handcrafted bronze chess set with a Giacometti feel. 32 pieces of art, each

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Games

Materials

Brass

Unique Chess Set Handmade and Painted, Japan, 1970s
Unique Chess Set Handmade and Painted, Japan, 1970s

Unique Chess Set Handmade and Painted, Japan, 1970s

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

Rare and unique chess set handmade and painted, Japan, 1970s Fabulous chess set lampooning the

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Games

Materials

Wood

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Leather Backgammon Set
Leather Backgammon Set

Leather Backgammon Set

$2,815

H 3.15 in W 16.93 in D 11.82 in

Leather Backgammon Set

By Pinetti

Located in Milan, IT

Dynamic and unpredictable, this backgammon boardgame set is a lavish accent piece for both modern and traditional interiors. The set box is crafted exclusively of Canaletto walnut, w...

Category

2010s Italian Games

Materials

Brass

Russian Gardner Porcelain Chess Set
Russian Gardner Porcelain Chess Set

Russian Gardner Porcelain Chess Set

$1,047 / set

H 3.35 in W 19.89 in D 19.89 in

Russian Gardner Porcelain Chess Set

By Francis Gardner

Located in Delft, NL

Francis Gardner porcelain chess set A Russian chess set in Caricature, representing the Czarist Army, 1970s. Made by the Porcelain factory "Gardner", founded by the Englishman in 1...

Category

20th Century Russian Games

Materials

Wood, Porcelain

Italian Sterling Silver Chess Board, Chess Game, Sodalite Marble
Italian Sterling Silver Chess Board, Chess Game, Sodalite Marble

Italian Sterling Silver Chess Board, Chess Game, Sodalite Marble

By Arval Argenti Valenza

Located in VALENZA, IT

Impressive sterling silver chess board medieval style chess set. The chess board, made by ARVAL ARGENTI VALENZA, was made in white marble and sodalite is supported by a STERLING SIL...

Category

2010s Italian Medieval Games

Materials

Marble, Sterling Silver

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

$228,224Sale Price|33% Off

H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

By Henry Ward

Located in Amsterdam, NL

England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Other

Golf Inspired Chess Set in White Bird's-Eye Maple
Golf Inspired Chess Set in White Bird's-Eye Maple

Golf Inspired Chess Set in White Bird's-Eye Maple

$2,400 / item

H 2.21 in Dm 17.96 in

Golf Inspired Chess Set in White Bird's-Eye Maple

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

  White bird’s-eye maple and green marble chess set. Hand painted Golf chessmen.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Games

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Michael Graves Postmodern Chess and Checkers Set Game Maple Wood Restored 1999
Michael Graves Postmodern Chess and Checkers Set Game Maple Wood Restored 1999

Michael Graves Postmodern Chess and Checkers Set Game Maple Wood Restored 1999

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 the wood which is 2 variants of maple. The wood was redone and new felt was put o...

Category

1990s American Post-Modern Games

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Carl Auböck Chess Set #5606
Carl Auböck Chess Set #5606

Carl Auböck Chess Set #5606

$3,875 / item

H 15 in W 15 in D 0.25 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 originally produced by Carl Auböck III. This set is handmade in the original Auböck works...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Iron, Nickel

Exquisite Rotunda Structure Kiosk Copper & Carved Stone Bench Seating Columns
Exquisite Rotunda Structure Kiosk Copper & Carved Stone Bench Seating Columns

Exquisite Rotunda Structure Kiosk Copper & Carved Stone Bench Seating Columns

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Exquisite Rotunda Structure Kiosk Copper & Carved Stone Bench Seating Columns . Monumental Exquisite refined work King Charles X Period Rotunda rotundus building structure with a...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Architectural Elements

Materials

Stone, Copper

Chess Set
Chess Set

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$1,360Sale Price|20% Off

H 4.73 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in

Chess Set

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Chess set

Category

Vintage 1970s European Games

Materials

Metal

Hermes Chess Set, 1985
Hermes Chess Set, 1985

Hermes Chess Set, 1985

$6,400Sale Price|39% Off

H 2.5 in W 10 in D 10 in

Hermes Chess Set, 1985

By Rena Dumas, Hermès

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A beautiful and elegant chess set designed by Rena Dumas for Hermes circa 1985. Come with a leather folder. Pieces are made of steel and brass. The King is 2 1/2 inches tall and the ...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Games

Materials

Metal

Fabergé Style Bejewelled and Enamelled Gold Egg by Asprey
Fabergé Style Bejewelled and Enamelled Gold Egg by Asprey

Fabergé Style Bejewelled and Enamelled Gold Egg by Asprey

By Garrard & Co. Ltd., Asprey International Limited

Located in London, GB

This exceptional, 18 carat gold Easter egg was crafted by the famous London-based royal jewellers, Asprey & Co. The piece was then retailed by Garrard & Co, who once worked i...

Category

1990s English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

Backgammon Large Set
Backgammon Large Set

Backgammon Large Set

$3,045 / item

H 2.76 in W 17.33 in D 13.78 in

Backgammon Large Set

By Giobagnara

Located in Milan, IT

This exquisite set of backgammon is made of a walnut wood and mahogany case that is upholstered in fine-dyed leather of which the color and type can be customized. The playing surfac...

Category

2010s Italian Game Boards

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Walnut

Antique Venetian Early 20th Century Ceramic Reynard the Fox Chess Set
Antique Venetian Early 20th Century Ceramic Reynard the Fox Chess Set

Antique Venetian Early 20th Century Ceramic Reynard the Fox Chess Set

Located in Doha, QA

This incredibly animated and amusing Reynard the Fox design Antique Venetian Ceramic Chess Set is a fabulous conversation piece and a kiss of last century. This is a large Set with...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Games

Materials

Ceramic

Trafalgar Chess Set by A. Andreucci

Trafalgar Chess Set by A. Andreucci

$11,110 / item

H 2.76 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Trafalgar Chess Set by A. Andreucci

By Arcahorn Srl.

Located in Milan, IT

Featuring an elegant and sophisticated chessboard crafted from nubuck and burnished brass, with chess pieces in matt horn and burnished brass, the Trafalgar Chess Set, designed by A....

Category

2010s Italian Modern Game Boards

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Extruded Aluminum Chess Set
Mid-Century Modern Extruded Aluminum Chess Set

Mid-Century Modern Extruded Aluminum Chess Set

$3,750

H 5 in W 1.13 in D 1.13 in

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 presentation box. (Stamped: Austin Enterprises 1962, made by ALCOA) Case measurements...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Metal

Otterburn Chess Set, Board & Box —Solid Patinated Brass & Walnut by NOVOCASTRIAN
Otterburn Chess Set, Board & Box —Solid Patinated Brass & Walnut by NOVOCASTRIAN

Otterburn Chess Set, Board & Box —Solid Patinated Brass & Walnut by NOVOCASTRIAN

By Richy Almond, Novocastrian

Located in Washington, GB

A special chess set in solid, hand-patinated brass and walnut. Handcrafted in the North to order. Available in a range of materials and finishes, Otterburn can truly be customized an...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Games

Materials

Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Copper, Stainless Steel...

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Rare Chess Set For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal rare chess set for your home. Each rare chess set for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, plastic and wood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect rare chess set — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each rare chess set bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made rare chess set over the years, but those crafted by Paul Evans, Pierre Cardin and Romeo Rega are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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A rare chess set can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,200, while the lowest priced sells for $785 and the highest can go for as much as $10,000.
Questions About Rare Chess Set
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
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    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    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.