What does a chess clock do?

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.

Where is the oldest chess set?

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?

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 best chess board?

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.

Why is boxwood used for chess pieces?

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.

What is a carrom game board?

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.

What is the best chair for gaming?

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.

What is the name of the oldest European chess set?

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.

How many balls are in a bagatelle game?

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.

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Early Jaques Chess Set Circa 1870

Sold|~~$3,500~~

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

Check-Mate! Hand-Carved Marble and Granite Chess Set

Sold|~~$280~~

Check-Mate! Hand-Carved Marble and Granite Chess Set

Located in Westport, CT

Check-Mate! Hand-carved marble and granite chess Set." For the Mind" - It's The Holiday's! Whatever

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Hollywood Regency Games

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Granite

Anri Monsalvat "Cavalry and Indians" Carved Wooden Chess Set

Sold|~~$2,800~~

Anri Monsalvat "Cavalry and Indians" Carved Wooden Chess Set

By ANRI

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Anri of Italy created some of the finest hand-carved chess sets ever, and ours is no exception. The

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Native American Games

Materials

Wood

Chess Set and Backgammon Board on History of Australia Book Box

Sold|~~$975~~

Chess Set and Backgammon Board on History of Australia Book Box

Located in Middleburg, VA

This amazing leather book box with magnificent color displays a chess board on one side and

Category

20th Century English Games

Pair of Marble Horse "Knight" Lamps

Sold|~~$4,400~~

Pair of Marble Horse "Knight" Lamps

Located in TUJUNGA, CA

Pair of heavy carved marble horse lamps. Resembles the "Knight" from the game of chess. Custom

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Italian Red Laminate Top Coffee Table, 1950s

Sold|~~$296~~

Italian Red Laminate Top Coffee Table, 1950s

Located in Savona, IT

. Decorations depicting the game of chess. Legs in black painted metal with adjustable brass feet. Good

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large Camel Bone Inlaid Octagonal Walnut Table, Damascus, Syria, circa 1900

Sold|~~$3,382~~

Large Camel Bone Inlaid Octagonal Walnut Table, Damascus, Syria, circa 1900

Located in Houston, TX

set of sixty four squares used to play the game of chess. The frame of the table is made of walnut

Category

Early 20th Century Syrian Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

John HaleyMid Century Modern Cubist oil painting The Chess Game by John Haley 1948, 1948

Sold|~~$3,200~~

Mid Century Modern Cubist oil painting The Chess Game by John Haley 1948

By John Haley

Located in Santa Fe, NM

A fantastic Mid-Century Modern painting in a Cubist style by the highly regarded San Francisco Bay Area artist John Charles Haley (American, 1905-1991). Signed lower right. 1948. ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Analytic Cubist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Continental Biedermeier Inlaid Pedestal Game Table in Burl Birch with Chess Set

Sold|~~$1,975~~

Continental Biedermeier Inlaid Pedestal Game Table in Burl Birch with Chess Set

Located in Wells, ME

Continental Biedermeier pedestal burl birch game table with inlaid game board in rosewood and birch

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Biedermeier Game Tables

Materials

Burl

Vintage Game Table

Sold|~~$2,900~~

Vintage Game Table

Located in Chamblee, GA

This quality vintage inlaid combination game table has chess or checkers on the top. Remove the top

Category

20th Century American Other Game Tables

Materials

Walnut

Fred BendheimThe Game of Chess, 2018

Sold|~~$750~~

The Game of Chess

By Fred Bendheim

Located in New York, NY

relationships to each other and the spaces that they inhabit. In Game of Chess, Bendheim employs swirling

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Paper

Unique Brutalist Bronze Chess Set, The Netherlands, 1978

Sold|~~$6,869~~

Unique Brutalist Bronze Chess Set, The Netherlands, 1978

By Jan de Graaf

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

This amazing chess set was made by the well known Dutch artist Jan de Graaf in 1978. Each chess

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Games

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Austin Cox Chess Set for Alcoa

Sold|~~$1,495~~

Austin Cox Chess Set for Alcoa

By Austin Enterprises

Located in Chicago, IL

agency Ketchum, McLeod & Grove. The game: Chess. In 1962, Austin Cox designed these sleek pieces which

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Aluminum

1970s Vintage Brass & Teal Chess Pieces

Sold|~~$995~~

1970s Vintage Brass & Teal Chess Pieces

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A full set of vintage 1970s brass and teal chess pieces with red felt bottoms. Pieces are solid

Category

Late 20th Century American Games

Materials

Brass, Copper

19th Century German Chess & Checkers Handmade set Boxwood & Ebony Germany

Sold|~~$888~~

19th Century German Chess & Checkers Handmade set Boxwood & Ebony Germany

Located in Antwerpen, BE

a glimpse into the elegance and sophistication of Victorian-era gaming. The chess pieces

Category

Antique 19th Century German Victorian Games

Materials

Boxwood, Ebony

American Midcentury, Hand Cast & Polished, Limited Edition, Shah Mat Chess Set

Sold|~~$4,250~~

American Midcentury, Hand Cast & Polished, Limited Edition, Shah Mat Chess Set

Located in Port Hope, ON

dividers and with detailed rendering of the pieces and a text on the set and origins of the game of chess

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Bronze

Deborah Garber"Dinosaurs Chess" Lithograph by Deborah Garber, 1979

Sold|~~$550~~

"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

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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

What does a chess clock do?
1 Answer
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.
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 best chess board?
1 Answer
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.
Why is boxwood used for chess pieces?
1 Answer
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.
What is a carrom game board?
1 Answer
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.
What is the best chair for gaming?
1 Answer
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.
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.
How many balls are in a bagatelle game?
1 Answer
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.