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Russian Chess

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
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20th Century Russian Games

Materials

Wood, Porcelain

Russian Gardner Porcelain Chess Set
Russian Gardner Porcelain Chess Set
H 3.35 in W 19.89 in D 19.89 in
Modern Scandinavian Rug with Ivory and Gray 'Chess Board' Patterns
Located in Dallas, TX
exquisite white field with checkered patterns in gray and ivory mimicking a chess board design. This piece
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Russian Dolerite, Malachite & Kascholong Opal Chess Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Russian dolerite, malachite and Kascholong opal chess set. Consists of black dolerite squares
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Late 20th Century Russian Games

Materials

Stone, Malachite, Opal, Gold Plate, Brass

Exceptional Russian Parquetry Inlaid Chess Table with Gilt Mounts. Great color.
Located in Buchanan, MI
An exceptional Russian parquetry inlaid chess table with gilt mounts. Great scale and proportions
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Antique 19th Century Regency Game Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Another Kingdom Chess Set by Taras Yoom
Located in Geneve, CH
Another Kingdom Chess Set by Taras Yoom Limited Edition of 21 Dimensions: D 45 x W 45 x H 8 cm
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2010s Russian Organic Modern Games

Materials

Metal

Another Kingdom Chess Set by Taras Yoom
Another Kingdom Chess Set by Taras Yoom
H 3.15 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Another Kingdom Chess Set by Taras Yoom
Located in Geneve, CH
Another Kingdom Chess Set by Taras Yoom Limited Edition of 21 Dimensions: D 45 x W 45 x H 8 cm
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2010s Russian Organic Modern Games

Materials

Metal

Another Kingdom Chess Set by Taras Yoom
Another Kingdom Chess Set by Taras Yoom
H 3.15 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Pair of Russian Whimsical Paintings by Elena Kallistova
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Whimsical oil paintings by Noted Russian artist Elena Kallistrova. Each depiction a young boy and
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20th Century Russian Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

Antique Russian Silver Snuffbox with Architecture Motif
Located in Vienna, AT
Moscow landmark building in an ornamental frame. The backside is engraved with chess board pattern and a
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Antique Mid-19th Century Russian Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chess Game "Kiriliuk Vs Kasparov" by Michel Kiriliuk
By Michel Kiriliuk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
easily wins against Deep thought, a super computer specialized in chess and capable of calculating 720
Category

Early 2000s European Game Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Important Russian Imperial Period Triple Turn-Over Games Table, circa 1820
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A rare and highly important Russian imperial period gilt-bronze mounted and marquetry inlaid
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Antique Early 19th Century Russian Game Tables

Materials

Bronze

Eames Time Life Chair in Tan Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s USA
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
when notoriously fussy chess genius Bobby Fischer included this chair among his many demands for his
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Time Life Chair in Grey Leather for Herman Miller, 1980s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chair. In 1972, the Time-life chair made the news when notoriously fussy chess genius Bobby Fischer
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Modern Italian Heavy Opalescent Murano Glass Vase Signed by P. Signoretto
By Pino Signoretto
Located in Salzburg, AT
- U.S.A. Signoretto works with Martin Bradley at the glass chess-set. He executes The boodygarden series
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Modern Italian Opalescent Murano Glass Vase with Applications by Pino Signoretto
By Pino Signoretto
Located in Salzburg, AT
- U.S.A. Signoretto works with Martin Bradley at the glass chess-set. He executes The boodygarden series
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Unique Modern Italian Murano Glass Vase Deep Red Colored Sign by P. Signoretto
By Pino Signoretto
Located in Salzburg, AT
- Storefront for Art and Architecture New York - U.S.A. Signoretto works with Martin Bradley at the glass chess
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

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Dali Chess Set
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Wilton, CT
Set of 32 polished and patinated-bronze chess pieces, 1966-70. Height varies from 38 mm; 1 1/2 inches to 85mm; 3 3/8 inches. Each piece signed on the underside, both kings numbered 7...
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21st Century Howard Chess Table Walnut Wood
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
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21st Century Howard Chess Table Walnut Wood
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H 29.93 in W 25.2 in D 25.2 in
Fine Presentation Sword Given to Lieutenant Charles Peake
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
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19th Century Steel and Sterling Silver Malaysian Dagger
Located in Miami, FL
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Jean-Gabriel Domergue's French Academician Sword
By Odette Domergue
Located in New Orleans, LA
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Stunning Antique Anglo Indian circa 1920 Chess Board Games Table Twin Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite Anglo Indian Chess Board games table A very well made and decorative piece, this table is of a Regency design, made during the En...
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Materials

Oak, Pine

Extensive Assembled Meissen Blue and White Bird Model Dinner Service, circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
Each piece painted in underglaze-blue and heightened in gilding with an exotic bird perched upon peony branches, comprising: an oval soup tureen, cover and two stands, an 18" oval pl...
Category

Antique 1890s German Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Tiffany & Co. San Lorenzo Silver Flatware Service, 248 Pieces
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extensive 248-piece sterling silver flatware service was crafted by the legendary Tiffany & Co. in the classic San Lorenzo pattern. Inspired by and named after the famous Floren...
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Materials

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19th Century Complete Games Compendium in Hardwood Jointed Box Many Games
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a high quality Games Compendium, complete with over 8 individual games, all in its original hardwood storage box with a hinged lid. All the pieces are well made and complete...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Games

Materials

Brass

Trojan XXI Chess Set and Table, 37 Pieces
Located in Ostrava, CZ
TROJAN, a coffee table at first sight, is hiding space that holds similar amount of fighters as a legendary Trojan horse. 32 chess pieces made by TOWARNA, are cast from concrete, one...
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Materials

Concrete

1950s Ceramic Viking Chess Pieces 'One Piece Missing'
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s Ceramic hand painted Viking chess set. One piece missing.
Category

Vintage 1950s Games

Materials

Ceramic

Modern Scandinavian Rug with Ivory and Gray Geometric Patterns
Located in Dallas, TX
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Materials

Wool

Bicolor Travertine Chess Game Angelo Mangiarotti Style, Italy, 1970s
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Rome, IT
Rare modernist chess game in two colored travertine in the style of Italian design Angelo Mangiarotti. Made in Italy in the 1970s. The minimalistic design of this game set will...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

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Mid Century Rosewood Game Table
By Georg Petersens
Located in Palm Springs, CA
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Materials

Rosewood

Mid Century Rosewood Game Table
Mid Century Rosewood Game Table
H 19 in W 24 in D 24 in
Large Victorian Games Compendium in Hardwood Jointed Box with Many Games
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a high quality large Games Compendium, complete with many individual games in its original hardwood storage box with a hinged lid. All the pieces are well made and complete....
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Games

Materials

Metal, Brass

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Oil On Board Painting Of Chess Players By Benjamin Kopman
By Benjamin Kopman
Located in Stamford, CT
Oil on board painting of chess players by the well listed artist benjamin Kopman
Category

Vintage 1950s Russian Paintings

Materials

Board

A Russian Traveling Malachite Chess Board
Located in London, GB
A Russian Travelling Malachite & white marble Chess Board.
Category

Vintage 1960s Russian Game Boards

1 Herman Miller Eames Time Life Executive Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
, Boris Spassky, admired it Herman Miller had one flown in for the Russian chess master as well. 6
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1 Herman Miller Eames Time Life Executive Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
, admired it Herman Miller had one flown in for the Russian chess master as well. 12 available. The
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

One Set Herman Miller Time Life Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
Spassky, admired it Herman Miller had one flown in for the Russian chess master as well. Lounge chair
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Custom Hand Wrought Enamel, Copper and Chrome Checkerboard Chess Set
Located in North Miami, FL
has an onion dome; the other side is different. An architectural feature found in Russia and
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Vintage 1960s German Modern Games

Materials

Copper, Chrome, Enamel

Eames Time Life Chair in Brown Leather for Herman Miller, 1984 USA
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
fussy chess genius Bobby Fischer included this chair among his many demands for his legendary 1972 world
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vitra Charles & Ray Eames Executive Lobby Chair
By Vitra, Charles Eames
Located in Dronten, NL
, the executive chair made the news when notoriously fussy chess genius Bobby Fischer included this
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Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Vitra Charles & Ray Eames Executive Lobby Chair
Vitra Charles & Ray Eames Executive Lobby Chair
H 35.44 in W 27.17 in D 29.53 in
American Mid-Century Modern Demountable Sofa by Robert Whitley
Located in Stamford, CT
own unique designs. Perhaps his best known original commission is a chess set presented by President
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Vintage 1970s North American Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

American Mid-Century Modern Demountable Sofa by Robert Whitley
Located in Stamford, CT
own unique designs. Perhaps his best known original commission is a chess set presented by President
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Vintage 1970s North American Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid-Century Chess Set with Russian Resin Pieces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1970s chess set, including intricately detailed Russian pieces, reminiscent of Folk Art
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Burl, Resin

One Set Herman Miller Time Life Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
opponent, Boris Spassky, admired it Herman Miller had one flown in for the Russian chess master as well
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

Classic Time Life Lounge Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Ray Eames
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
. since the Russian Revolution, Nelson asked the Eameses to produce a film of a typical day in the U.S
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Italian Pair of Heavy Cognac/Opalescent Murano Glass Vases Sign by P. Signoretto
By Pino Signoretto
Located in Salzburg, AT
- U.S.A. Signoretto works with Martin Bradley at the glass chess-set. He executes The boodygarden series
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

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Russian Chess For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Russian chess you’re looking for. Each Russian chess for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, wood and murano glass. Find 7 options for an antique or vintage Russian chess now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Russian chess, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each Russian chess bearing modern, Regency or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Russian chess over the years, but those crafted by Pino Signoretto, Francis Gardner and Michel Kiriliuk are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Russian Chess?

Prices for a Russian chess start at $990 and top out at $131,848 with the average selling for $3,400.