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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 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

H 1 in W 1 in D 1 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

Austin Cox Chess Set
Austin Cox Chess Set

Austin Cox Chess Set

H 23.5 in W 21 in D 21 in
Jacques Adnet Chess Set
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning and rare original chess board and set of thirty-two game pieces were designed by
Category

Vintage 1950s French Modern Games

Materials

Leather

Jacques Adnet Chess Set
Jacques Adnet Chess Set

Jacques Adnet Chess Set

H 5.5 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
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

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

H 6.7 in W 13 in D 2.56 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

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

H 30.5 in Dm 17 in
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

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

H 3.5 in W 16 in D 11.5 in
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

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

H 3 in W 19 in D 20 in
American Mid Century Petite Portable Magnetic Chess Set Metal & Walnut
Located in San Diego, CA
A unique rare 1950's portable magnetic chess set walnut caze with metal board , very nice condition
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Metal

American Mid Century Petite Portable Magnetic Chess Set Metal & Walnut
American Mid Century Petite Portable Magnetic Chess Set Metal & Walnut

American Mid Century Petite Portable Magnetic Chess Set Metal & Walnut

H 1.5 in W 7 in D 3.5 in
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

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

H 4.53 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
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

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

H 3.55 in W 20.67 in D 20.67 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

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

H 0.75 in W 17.25 in D 17.25 in
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

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

H 31.11 in W 27.17 in D 27.17 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

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

Rare Chess Set by Carl Auböck

H 3.15 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in
1930s Figural Bakelite RARE Heraldic Chess Set Series BISHOP Clip Pin Brooch
Located in Palm Springs, CA
From the rare and collectible heraldic chess set series of clips , pins, brooches and necklaces
Category

Vintage 1930s American Brooches

1930s Figural Bakelite RARE Heraldic Chess Set Series BISHOP Clip Pin Brooch
1930s Figural Bakelite RARE Heraldic Chess Set Series BISHOP Clip Pin Brooch

1930s Figural Bakelite RARE Heraldic Chess Set Series BISHOP Clip Pin Brooch

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

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

H 3 in W 1 in D 1 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

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

Chess set, onyx and pewter, French 1970s

H 1.97 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 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 Pierre Cardin Chess Set
Rare Pierre Cardin Chess Set

Rare Pierre Cardin Chess Set

W 15 in D 15 in
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 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

Rare Millenium Three Rosewood Chess Set and Storage Box
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Rosewood Millenium Three Chess set with the storage box.
Category

Vintage 1960s Games

Materials

Rosewood

Rare Millenium Three Rosewood Chess Set and Storage Box
Rare Millenium Three Rosewood Chess Set and Storage Box

Rare Millenium Three Rosewood Chess Set and Storage Box

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

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

H 6 in W 31 in
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 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

H 1 in W 17 in D 17 in
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

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

H 25.79 in W 13 in L 25.79 in
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

Maple, Walnut, Resin

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

H 0.4 in W 22.64 in L 0.4 in
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

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

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

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

H 1.78 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
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

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

Asprey White and Yellow Gold Marble Chess Set

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

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

H 0.99 in W 18.71 in D 18.71 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

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

Hermes Leather and Wood Chess Set

H 9.25 in W 36 in D 36 in
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

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

H 16.54 in W 42.92 in D 22.64 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

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

French Mid-Century Modern Rare Ceramic Chess Set

H 3.15 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
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

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

H 4 in W 19.75 in D 19.75 in
Vintage Gucci Burl Wood Box Chess Set Bar Game Travel Set Rare 1970s
By Gucci
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Here's a very rare burl wood box with chess set from Gucci, most likely made in the late 1970s
Category

1970s Italian Games

Vintage Gucci Burl Wood Box Chess Set Bar Game Travel Set Rare 1970s
Vintage Gucci Burl Wood Box Chess Set Bar Game Travel Set Rare 1970s

Vintage Gucci Burl Wood Box Chess Set Bar Game Travel Set Rare 1970s

H 2 in D 4 in L 6 in
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

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

H 8.67 in W 11.82 in D 2.17 in
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

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

H 20.48 in W 20.48 in D 2.17 in
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

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

Arthur Elliot "Universum" Chess Set for Anri

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

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

Paul Evans Modern Chess Set Game Table

H 29 in W 32.13 in D 32.13 in
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

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

Acrylic & Rubber Modern Chess Set by Karim Rashid

H 2 in W 14.25 in D 14.25 in
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

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

H 3.5 in W 16.5 in D 14.5 in
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

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

H 3.55 in W 15.36 in D 15.36 in
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

Chess Set by Hector Aguilar
Chess Set by Hector Aguilar

Chess Set by Hector Aguilar

H NaN 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 & Exceptional Chess Set
Rare & Exceptional Chess Set

Rare & Exceptional Chess Set

H 16.5 in W 16.5 in D 1.5 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 1930s Karl Hagenauer Chess Set
Rare 1930s Karl Hagenauer Chess Set

Rare 1930s Karl Hagenauer Chess Set

H 2.37 in Dm 1.19 in
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

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

H 3 in W 1 in D 1 in
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

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

Sigi Pineda Sterling Chess Set W/travel Case

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

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

H 24 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 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

Rare Chess Set by Carl Auböck

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

Rare Plexiglass Chess Set on Table, Italy, 1970s

H 11.82 in W 17.33 in D 14.18 in
Rare Oak Parquet Side Table (Chess Table)- Set of 2
By Poul Cadovius, France & Søn
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 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

H 15.56 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
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

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

W 0.88 in Dm 1 in L 1.75 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

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

Brutalist Bronze Chess Set, Italy, 1960s

H 0.79 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
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

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

Unique Chess Set Handmade and Painted, Japan, 1970s

H 4.02 in Dm 0.87 in
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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.

How Much is a Rare Chess Set?

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
  • Where is the oldest chess set?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is a gilded chess set?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • What is the name of the oldest European chess set?
    1 Answer
    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.