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The Chess Game By Georges Croegaert
By Georges Croegaert
Located in New Orleans, LA
Georges Croegaert 1848-1923 Belgian The Chess Game Signed "Georges Croegaert Paris" (lower right
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19th Century Academic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

The Chess Game Texture Print By Renowned Italian Artist Francesco Beda
By Francesco Beda
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Again This Year* RESTORED, numbered and RARE Vintage Textured Print After The Famous Painting "Chess
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16th Century Expressionist Portrait Prints

Materials

Handmade Paper

The Chess Game (antique drawing by leader of "Southern Art Renaissance")
By Ellsworth Woodward
Located in New Orleans, LA
Despite the tears and repairs, this remains an absolutely wonderful drawing, by a famous Southern artist. Many of you clicking on this are probably doing so because you know of Ellsw...
Category

1890s Romantic Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Graphite

Chess and Backgammon Game Table by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
This 2 in 1 game table is for the chess and backgammon gamers. It has a pivot game board and 4
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Game Tables

Materials

Wood, Bone, Shagreen Stingray

Chess and Backgammon Game Table by Ginger Brown
Chess and Backgammon Game Table by Ginger Brown
H 28.75 in W 39.38 in D 28.75 in
Chess Game "Kiriliuk Vs Kasparov" by Michel Kiriliuk
By Michel Kiriliuk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
glass slab symbolise the chess game : a mythical game, a way of thought. This game is much
Category

Early 2000s European Game Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

21th Century Italian Table, Chess Board, Chess Game Gold /Silver plated brass
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Chess table and chess game in bronze and brass made with the ancient casting technique. After the
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2010s Italian Medieval Game Tables

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Italian Sterling Silver Chess Board, Chess Game, Sodalite Marble
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
finished. The chess game, made by the silversmith ARVAL ARGENTI VALENZA Italy, in thick silvered and
Category

2010s Italian Medieval Games

Materials

Marble, Sterling Silver

Fine Orientalist Painting of a Couple Playing Chess by Cacciarelli
Located in New York, NY
UMBERTO CACCIARELLI Italian, 1880-1910 The Chess Game Signed U. Cacciarelli Watercolor 20 1/4 in
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19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Alfio Chess Table
By Arcahorn Srl.
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning Alfio Chess Table is crafted in dark horn and black lacquered wood and features a top
Category

2010s Italian Modern Game Tables

Materials

Horn, Wood

Alfio Chess Table
Alfio Chess Table
H 23.63 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Vintage Persian Micro Mosaic Chess Game Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Persian Micro Mosaic Chess Game Box. Intricately inlaid handcrafted Persian styled chess
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Islamic Game Boards

Materials

Fruitwood

Chess Game - Vintage Postcard designed by Mitzi Marbach - Early 1900
Located in Roma, IT
Chess Game is a wonderful color lithographed postcard realized in the early years of the XX century
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Italian Chess Table from the 1950s - Lapis Lazuli, Marble, and Dragon-Shaped
Located in Madrid, ES
This elegant Italian chess table from the 1950s is an exceptional piece crafted in lapis lazuli and
Category

Mid-20th Century Game Tables

Materials

Marble

Trojan XXI Chess Table & Set
Located in Ostrava, CZ
materials, used already in ancient Rome. Chess, which evolved from the Persian chess-like game Shatranj
Category

2010s Czech Scandinavian Modern Game Tables

Materials

Concrete

Trojan XXI Chess Table & Set
Trojan XXI Chess Table & Set
H 19.69 in Dm 17.72 in
Chess Game Set - Pietra Dura Marble 19th Century Italy
Located in Stockholm, SE
scratches and color losses on the chess pieces. This is the coolest and most exclusive chess game I ever
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Classical Roman Game Boards

Materials

Marble

Trojan XXI Chess Table & Set (White)
Located in Ostrava, CZ
materials, used already in ancient Rome. Chess, which evolved from the Persian chess-like game Shatranj
Category

2010s Czech Modern Game Tables

Materials

Concrete

Middle Eastern Micro Mosaic Octagonal Chess Game with Horn Pieces
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Intricately inlaid handcrafted Persian styled chess game board and handcrafted horn and pone chess
Category

Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Game Boards

Materials

Bone, Horn, Wood

Antique Foldable Wooden Chess Table, France 19th Century
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful 19th century wooden chess table. This foldable table is made in France. It is made of
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Antique 19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Brass

Trojan XXI Chess Set and Table, 37 Pieces
Located in Ostrava, CZ
materials, used already in ancient Rome. Chess, which evolved from the Persian chess-like game Shatranj
Category

2010s Czech Modern Game Tables

Materials

Concrete

Unique Matte Grandmaster’s Game Table by Ekin Varon
Located in Geneve, CH
game of chess is based on strategy and winning is ultimately being the better strategist. The table was
Category

2010s American Modern Game Tables

Materials

Leather, Maple, Walnut

Hermes Saint-Louis Chess Game Jeu Flannel-Grey with Clear Crystal and Wood
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes limited edition Saint-Louis Chess Game featured in Jeu Flannel-Grey
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Games

Unique Shiny Veneer Grandmaster’s Game Table by Ekin Varon
Located in Geneve, CH
ancient game of chess is based on strategy and winning is ultimately being the better strategist. The
Category

2010s American Modern Game Tables

Materials

Leather, Maple, Walnut

Chess Tray in Shagreen, Shell and Bronze Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The KIFU PARIS chess
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Game Tables

Materials

Brass

Chess Tray in Shagreen, Shell and Bronze Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Kifu Paris chess
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Game Tables

Materials

Brass

Wrought Iron World Globe Centered Table w/ Inlaid Marble Chess Board Top
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
What a fabulous Iron based game table with a world globe in the center of the base. The metal work
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Marble, Wrought Iron

Trafalgar Chess Set by A. Andreucci
By Arcahorn Srl.
Located in Milan, IT
chess pieces in matt horn and burnished brass, the Trafalgar Chess Set, designed by A. Andreucci is a
Category

2010s Italian Modern Game Boards

Materials

Brass

Trafalgar Chess Set by A. Andreucci
H 2.76 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Nelson Chess Set by A. Andreucci
By Arcahorn Srl.
Located in Milan, IT
Designed by A. Andreucci, the spectacular board of this dynamic Nelson Chess Set has been crafted
Category

2010s Italian Modern Game Boards

Materials

Horn, Wool, Glass, Mirror

Nelson Chess Set by A. Andreucci
H 2.76 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Chess Set - Board, Box & solid hand-made Ebony & Rock Maple Pieces
By Boucher & Co
Located in Queensland, AU
in Australia. “The modern game of chess first appeared in the second half of the 15th century
Category

2010s Australian Art Deco Game Boards

Materials

Nickel

Nelson Chess Set in Corno Italiano and Palladium-Plated Brass, Mod. 3010
By Arcahorn Srl., A. Andreucci
Located in Recanati, Macerata
A modern interpretation of the iconic game of chess, our Nelson chess set will delight generations
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Game Boards

Materials

Glass, Wood, Lacquer

Mixed Media Limited Edition Chess Set Another Kingdom:Light Stage by Taras Yoom
By Taras Yoom
Located in วัฒนา, TH
course of the chess game, there are two victories — physical and symbolic. The first is associated with
Category

2010s Thai Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Chess Game (15/100)
By Gustavo Montoya
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Mahatma Gandhi-like person is seating over a chess game and the reflection is seen on the
Category

1980s Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

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

Mario Bellini "Torre" from "Gli Scacchi" Series for B&B Italy, 1971
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
three elements inspired by the chess game - specifically the “Regina” (Queen), “Cavallo” (Knight), and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Mario Bellini "Cavallo" from "Gli Scacchi" Series for B&B Italy, 1971
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
comprises three elements inspired by the chess game - specifically the “Regina” (Queen), “Cavallo” (Knight
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Porcelain Group, "The noble rococo game of chess", German Manufacturer
Located in Berlin, DE
Large, decorative porcelain group, "The noble game of chess". German porcelain manufacturer
Category

20th Century German Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

The Raj Hand Painted India-British War 1857 Game Chess with Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, Franklin Mint highest quality metal chess set game year 1986 Rare, Chess pieces; the Forces of the
Category

20th Century Malaysian Anglo Raj Games

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Table Tilt Top Swedish Chess Game Pedestal Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Table Tilt Top Swedish Chess Game Pedestal Sweden. A Swedish tilt top table made during the later
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Another Kingdom Chess Set by Taras Yoom
Located in Geneve, CH
Yoomoota planets. It personifies the catchy atmosphere of an endless fair. In the course of the chess game
Category

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
Vintage Hand Carved Bone Chess Set Chinese Asian Art with Travel Board Game
Located in Greer, SC
Wonderful vintage hand carved bone chess set in fabulous condition. Perfect to put on a game table
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Other Games

Materials

Bone

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
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Games

Materials

Ceramic

Early Jaques Chess Set Circa 1870
Located in Flower Mound, TX
An fabulous early Victorian Jaques & Son of London turned ebony and boxwood weighted chess set
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Games

Materials

Ebony

Early Jaques Chess Set Circa 1870
Early Jaques Chess Set Circa 1870
H 3.5 in W 7.5 in D 5.5 in
Early Jaques Chess Set and Sliding Lid Box
Located in Flower Mound, TX
An excellent example of an early unweighted Staunton Chess Set. The king stamped Jaques London on
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Games

Materials

Ebony

Italian Pair of Brass Chairs for Chess table
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
, silver and burnished silver finish was then chosen, to accompany the chess table and game of our
Category

2010s Italian Other Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Italian Pair of  Brass Chairs for Chess table
Italian Pair of  Brass Chairs for Chess table
H 15.75 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
"Dinosaurs Chess" Lithograph by Deborah Garber
Located in Pasadena, CA
chess game, blending the animal kingdom's wildness with the chessboard's strict rules. The checkerboard
Category

1970s Symbolist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Modern Vintage Black and White Plastic Chess, 1970s, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern vintage black and white plastic chess Austria 1970s, The plastic game board is flexible and
Category

Late 20th Century Austrian Modern Games

Materials

Plastic

SV925 Gold Jewel Chess with Sapphire by MOISEIKIN
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
For centuries, chess has been a metaphor of wise attitude towards being, a symbol of the royal game
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Sapphire, Tiger's Eye, Gold Plate, Silver

French Chess Theme of Ancient Egypt Plaster & Wood Restored, circa 1920
Located in Labrit, Landes
French chess game in the thematic of Ancient Egypt. The chess pieces are in painted and waxed
Category

Vintage 1920s French Egyptian Revival Games

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Vintage Marble Large Chess Set with Hand Carved Turquoise Onyx Pieces
Located in North Hollywood, CA
carved turquoise and white chess pieces. The stone chess set game contains all its handcrafted onyx
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Onyx, Marble

EXQUISiTE RESTORED CHESSBOARD TABLE & LEATHER CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAIRS + CHESS SET
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
occasion this makes playing the noble game of chess! It completely defines a space, you can't help but look
Category

20th Century English Victorian Tables

Materials

Leather, Beech

Vintage Marble Chess Set with Hand Carved Turquoise and White Onyx Pieces
Located in North Hollywood, CA
marble stone with elaborately hand carved turquoise and white chess pieces. The stone chess set game
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Onyx, Marble

Modern Handmade Pink Ceramic Fruit Bowl Inspired by Chess Italy
By Sara Khamisi
Located in Milano, IT
The "Kish o Mat" collection is inspired by the game of chess where each ceramic represents a chess
Category

2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Modern Handcrafted Pink "Queen" Ceramic Vase Inspired by Chess, Italy
By Sara Khamisi
Located in Milano, IT
The "Kish o Mat" collection is inspired by the game of chess where each ceramic represents a chess
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large Marble Chess Set with Hand-carved Emerald Green Onyx Pieces 1950's
Located in North Hollywood, CA
elaborately hand carved onyx malachite green and white chess pieces. The stone chess set game contains all its
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Malachite, Onyx, Marble

Handmade ceramic "King" pink vase inspired by Chess, made in Italy
By Sara Khamisi
Located in Milano, IT
The "Kish o Mat" collection is inspired by the game of chess where each ceramic represents a chess
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Chess Round Center Table in Polished Brass and Walnut Root Veneer
Located in Oporto, PT
the chess board and the game’s most important move, the checkmate! The Chess Table depicts the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables

Materials

Brass, Metal, Stainless Steel, Sheet Metal

Mid-20th Century MCM Carved Wood Bishop Chess Piece Table Lamp Black Paper Shade
Located in Topeka, KS
. Did you know that in the game of chess there is a “good bishop” and a “bad bishop?” Well, I don’t know
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Michael Graves Monopoly Set
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in New York, NY
Bauhaus Chess Set. The Monopoly Game was designed in 2002, and Graves modeled the pewter game pieces on
Category

Early 2000s Games

Materials

Wood

Michael Graves Monopoly Set
Michael Graves Monopoly Set
H 3 in W 16 in D 16 in
Bobo Piccoli for Fontana Arte Midcentury Italian "Re" Glass Table Lamp 1960s
By Bobo Piccoli, Quattro Zero Edited By Fontana Arte
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design large table lamp model Re, inspired by the game of chess, designed
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Modern Geometric Handcrafted Pink Ceramic Vase, "Rook" by Sara Khamisi, Italy
By Sara Khamisi
Located in Milano, IT
The "Kish o Mat" collection is inspired by the game of chess where each ceramic represents a chess
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 7 Gli Scacchi Modular Elements by Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Milano, Lombardia
sophistication. Inspired by the strategic moves of a chess game, these elements boast unparalleled versatility
Category

Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Leather

Large Oil on Canvas Rococo Painting, circa 1900
Located in Berlin, DE
Oil painting on canvas. Extensive craquelure. Illustrations of a chess game in the Rococo period
Category

20th Century Paintings

Materials

Canvas

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The Chess Game For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the the chess game you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every the chess game was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a the chess game, we have 1327 options in-stock, while there are 115 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer the chess game, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A the chess game made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made the chess game over the years, but those crafted by Christofle, Werkstätte Carl Auböck and Austin E. Cox are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a The Chess Game?

Prices for a the chess game can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $40 and can go as high as $4,000,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,500.
Questions About The Chess Game
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chess clocks are used primarily to make sure that a player does not overly delay the game. By keeping track of the time spent for each player's move, the total time is tracked.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Chess boards are made from different types of material – it is really a matter of preference. Materials such as wood, ivory, glass, plastic, clay, stone, and various metals have been used over time to create chess boards. An assortment of antique and vintage chessboards is available on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Boxwood is often used for chest pieces due to the properties of the wood. While it is a hard, dense wood that can hold up to wear and tear, boxwood is also simple to turn and carve, so it can be easily shaped into pawns, rooks and other pieces. In addition, the light color works well with white paint. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of chess sets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A Carrom game board is a board used to play the tabletop game, Carrom, of Indian origin. A Carrom board is a square smooth flat wooden checkerboard that can be 72cm to 74cm square. Each corner on this game board features a circular hole with a net that catches the game pieces. Shop Carrom boards and vintage game tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The best chair for gaming is a matter of preference. However, a decent gaming chair must have adequate neck and lumbar support with height adjustments, appropriate armrest position, and the ability to recline. An added footrest would also be beneficial. Find a collection of vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs today that can be used while gaming.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bagatelle game is played with nine balls. It is similar to billiards and is played with wooden cue sticks. The balls are shot across a table, aiming for certain areas to score points, with the goal being to score the most points to win. Find an array of bagatelle games from top sellers on 1stDibs.