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Space Age Chess

Chess Game by Michel Dumas
Chess Game by Michel Dumas

Chess Game by Michel Dumas

$3,040Sale Price|20% Off

H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in

Chess Game by Michel Dumas

By Michel Dumas

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Chess game by Michel Dumas. Located in NYC

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Late 20th Century French Space Age Games

Materials

Mirror, Lucite

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Arthur Elliott for ANRI "Universum" Space Age Chess Set
Arthur Elliott for ANRI "Universum" Space Age Chess Set

Arthur Elliott for ANRI "Universum" Space Age Chess Set

By ANRI

Located in Skokie, IL

ANRI "Universum" Space Age Walnut and Maple Chess Set A strikingly modern "Universum" or Space Age

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Modernist Chess Set and Board
Modernist Chess Set and Board

Modernist Chess Set and Board

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H 1 in W 19 in D 19 in

Modernist Chess Set and Board

By Alcoa Aluminum

Located in Chicago, IL

Aluminum chess set designed in 1962 by Austin Cox. With matching board and display case. Board

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Space Age Chess Set by Arthur Elliott for Anri w/ Box & Board
Space Age Chess Set by Arthur Elliott for Anri w/ Box & Board

Space Age Chess Set by Arthur Elliott for Anri w/ Box & Board

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is an early deluxe edition of the Space Age Chess Set. It has it's custom fitted box with a

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20th Century Italian Games

Space Age Chess Set by Arthur Elliott for Anri w/ Box & Board
Space Age Chess Set by Arthur Elliott for Anri w/ Box & Board

Space Age Chess Set by Arthur Elliott for Anri w/ Box & Board

By Arthur Elliot

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is an early deluxe edition of the Space Age Chess Set. It has it's custom fitted box with a

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Star Trek Space Age Chess Set by Arthur Elliot for Anri
Star Trek Space Age Chess Set by Arthur Elliot for Anri

Star Trek Space Age Chess Set by Arthur Elliot for Anri

By Arthur Elliot

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. This chess set comes in the original box which has great graphic design by Arthur Elliot. The box

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Games

ANRI Italian "Space Age" Wood Chess Set
ANRI Italian "Space Age" Wood Chess Set

ANRI Italian "Space Age" Wood Chess Set

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H 3.5 in W 11 in D 7.5 in

ANRI Italian "Space Age" Wood Chess Set

Located in San Francisco, CA

Hand-carved wood chess set designed by Arthur Elliot for ANRI, with original box.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Games

White Bishop Chess Figure Table Lamp by Ivan Jasek, 1960's
White Bishop Chess Figure Table Lamp by Ivan Jasek, 1960's

White Bishop Chess Figure Table Lamp by Ivan Jasek, 1960's

Located in Budapest, HU

A beautiful and decorative table or side lamp in the shape of a Bishop chess piece. Designed by

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Vintage 1960s Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Space Age Chess Set by Anri
Space Age Chess Set by Anri

Space Age Chess Set by Anri

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H 3.38 in W 11.13 in D 8.38 in

Space Age Chess Set by Anri

By Arthur Elliot, ANRI

Located in High Point, NC

Beautiful carved "Space Age" chess set pieces designed by Arthur Elliott for ANRI

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Wood

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French Chess Theme of Ancient Egypt  Plaster & Wood Restored, circa 1920

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$4,149Sale Price|26% Off

H 3.15 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in

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By Arcahorn Srl., A. Andreucci

Located in Recanati, Macerata

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

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By Michael Graves (b.1934)

Located in North Miami, FL

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

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-1960s and is in very good original condition, the board has a few surface scratches a...

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Located in Palm Springs, CA

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3 Dimensional Wooden Chess or Checker Board with Chess Players

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Hermès Horsecut 'Samarcande' Chess Set

Hermès Horsecut 'Samarcande' Chess Set

$8,500 / item

H 2.5 in W 14.125 in D 14.125 in

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$3,750

H 5 in W 1.13 in D 1.13 in

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Located in Queens, NY

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By Franz Bergmann

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Important Abstract Bronze Chess Set on Belgian Marble and Brass Game Table

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

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By Novocastrian, Richy Almond

Located in Washington, GB

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Professional Chess Board with Pawns, 1980s

Italian Mid-Century Modern Professional Chess Board with Pawns, 1980s

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Located in MIlano, IT

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Space Age Chess For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the space age chess you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, glass and walnut, every space age chess was constructed with great care. Find 9 options for an antique or vintage space age chess now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a space age chess — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A space age chess made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one space age chess that is appealing in its simplicity, but Bobo Piccoli, Fontana Arte and ANRI produced versions that are worth a look.

Finding the Right Games for You

There’s no better way to wind down after a week of work than with a well-designed antique, new or vintage game.

A beautifully designed contemporary or vintage game can introduce an element of fun to any room in your home — and it doesn’t have to be limited to the game room. The right mid-century or antique chess set or backgammon board can mean high stakes as well as high style for any entertainment room or cheery home bar area, with works from the period proving as pivotal to relaxation as they are eye-catching statement pieces.

While trends come and go, a unique vintage games table never goes out of style. Chess has an enduring and universal appeal, of which we were reminded following 2020’s successful Netflix show The Queen’s Gambit, while classic tric-trac tables are showstoppers in a secretive way, affording party guests a treasury of gaming under the guise of a fine neoclassical writing desk. But in shopping for the latter, strategize your next move carefully — an 18th-century tric-trac table designed in the Louis XVI style can get costly. Gambling games are always on trend, and, in a pinch, you can turn your standard console table or coffee table into a platform for roulette, cards or craps to introduce a little cheeky fun at your next soiree.

Table games such as pool, foosball and Ping-Pong — which is getting a makeover in the hands of today’s designers — can transform your already winning game room, while integrating games or games tables in any corner of your home can support your effort to make every bit of your space more warm and inviting. Browse a vast collection of antique, new and vintage games today on 1stDibs.

Questions About Space Age Chess
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Space age furniture relates to furniture produced during the 1960s that was influenced by science fiction and the Space Race. Examples include Joe Colombo's KD29 lamp, Eero Aarnio's Ball Chair and Poul M. Volther's Corona Chair. Shop a selection of space age furniture on 1stDibs.

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