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Vintage Solid Wood Travel Chess Set by HK Switzerland
Vintage Solid Wood Travel Chess Set by HK Switzerland

Vintage Solid Wood Travel Chess Set by HK Switzerland

$175 / set

H 2 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in

Vintage Solid Wood Travel Chess Set by HK Switzerland

Located in San Diego, CA

A really nice vintage solid wood travel chess set by HK Switzerland, circa 1950s. The set is a

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Games

Materials

Wood

Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game handmade in walnut Inlaid box, circa 1940s
Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game handmade in walnut Inlaid box, circa 1940s

Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game handmade in walnut Inlaid box, circa 1940s

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a good quality handmade Miniature or travelling wood chess set game of 32 pieces in its own

Category

Mid-20th Century British Folk Art Games

Materials

Brass

Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game handmade & Pokerwork Board / Box, Circa 1910
Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game handmade & Pokerwork Board / Box, Circa 1910

Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game handmade & Pokerwork Board / Box, Circa 1910

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a good quality handmade Miniature or travelling wood chess set game of 32 pieces in its own

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Games

Materials

Brass

Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game Inlaid Walnut Box handmade, circa 1930's
Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game Inlaid Walnut Box handmade, circa 1930's

Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game Inlaid Walnut Box handmade, circa 1930's

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a good quality handmade miniature or travelling wood chess set game of 32 pieces in its own

Category

Early 20th Century British Folk Art Games

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Bone Chinese Asian Travel Chess Set
Hand-Carved Bone Chinese Asian Travel Chess Set

Hand-Carved Bone Chinese Asian Travel Chess Set

$2,850 / set

H 13.75 in W 3.5 in D 6.75 in

Hand-Carved Bone Chinese Asian Travel Chess Set

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Early 20th century carved bone Chinese/Asian chest set with its complete storage compartments and

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Games

Materials

Bone

Rare Vintage Gucci Monogram Chess Set in Case — Italy, c.1980s
Rare Vintage Gucci Monogram Chess Set in Case — Italy, c.1980s

Rare Vintage Gucci Monogram Chess Set in Case — Italy, c.1980s

Located in Tarzana, CA

Vintage Gucci Monogram Chess Set in Case — Italy, c.1980s A rare and elegant Gucci travel chess

Category

Vintage 1980s More Desk Accessories

Materials

Onyx

Vintage Lucite Chess Set in Travel Case
Vintage Lucite Chess Set in Travel Case

Vintage Lucite Chess Set in Travel Case

$1,600Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 3 in W 16.25 in D 16.25 in

Vintage Lucite Chess Set in Travel Case

Located in Palm Springs, CA

1970’s lucite chess set. The pieces are in a smoky brown and clear acrylic with a fitted case with

Category

Vintage 1970s American Games

Materials

Acrylic

Jaques London Victorian Faux Book Chessboard Staunton Pieces & Hardwood Clock
Jaques London Victorian Faux Book Chessboard Staunton Pieces & Hardwood Clock

Jaques London Victorian Faux Book Chessboard Staunton Pieces & Hardwood Clock

By Jaques of London, House of Staunton

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

leather folding book chessboard with the original Staunton Chess set dating to circa 1880, a travel chess

Category

Antique 1880s English High Victorian Games

Materials

Leather, Hardwood, Boxwood

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Art Deco Polish Silver Traveling Chess Set
Art Deco Polish Silver Traveling Chess Set

Art Deco Polish Silver Traveling Chess Set

Located in Chicago, IL

This is a wonderfully designed traveling chess set. The attention to detail is so interesting.

Category

Vintage 1930s Polish Games

Dual Backgamon and Chess Travel Set, 19th Century
Dual Backgamon and Chess Travel Set, 19th Century

Dual Backgamon and Chess Travel Set, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 6.7 in W 4.34 in D 2.37 in

Dual Backgamon and Chess Travel Set, 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

Dual chess and Backgamon wooden travel set. Game pieces in ebony and bone. Nice claps.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Game Boards

Materials

Bone, Ebony

Vintage Marble & Onyx Traveling Chess Set
Vintage Marble & Onyx Traveling Chess Set

Vintage Marble & Onyx Traveling Chess Set

Located in Atlanta, GA

A vintage cased set of onyx chess pieces with marble board.

Category

Mid-20th Century Games

Materials

Onyx, Marble

Mid Century Carved Wood Full Size Portable Travel Chess Set Board & Pieces
Mid Century Carved Wood Full Size Portable Travel Chess Set Board & Pieces

Mid Century Carved Wood Full Size Portable Travel Chess Set Board & Pieces

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage mid century wooden chess set and box / board. Box closed- 7.75" x 15.625" x 3.25"h, box

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Hardwood

Chess Set
Chess Set

Chess Set

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H 1.5 in W 6 in D 12 in

Chess Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wood traveling chess set.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Games

Mark Cross Miniature Travel Chess Set
Mark Cross Miniature Travel Chess Set

Mark Cross Miniature Travel Chess Set

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H 1.25 in W 4 in D 4 in

Mark Cross Miniature Travel Chess Set

By Mark Cross

Located in Westport, CT

Mark cross leather and wood travel chess set, made for mark cross Spain, all original box and

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Handmade Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game Inlaid Walnut Box, circa 1920
Handmade Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game Inlaid Walnut Box, circa 1920

Handmade Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game Inlaid Walnut Box, circa 1920

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a good quality handmade miniature or travelling wood chess set game of 32 pieces in its own

Category

Early 20th Century British Folk Art Games

Materials

Wood

Edwardian Handmade Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game, circa 1900
Edwardian Handmade Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game, circa 1900

Edwardian Handmade Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game, circa 1900

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a high quality handmade Miniature or travelling wood chess set game of 32 pieces in its own

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Games

Materials

Brass

Handmade Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game Inlaid Walnut Box, circa 1930's
Handmade Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game Inlaid Walnut Box, circa 1930's

Handmade Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game Inlaid Walnut Box, circa 1930's

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a good quality handmade miniature or travelling wood chess set game of 32 pieces in its own

Category

Early 20th Century British Folk Art Games

Materials

Wood

Handmade Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game Inlaid Walnut Box, circa 1930's
Handmade Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game Inlaid Walnut Box, circa 1930's

Handmade Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game Inlaid Walnut Box, circa 1930's

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a good quality handmade miniature or travelling wood chess set game of 32 pieces in its own

Category

Early 20th Century British Folk Art Games

Materials

Wood

Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game by Jaques of London, Mid Century
Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game by Jaques of London, Mid Century

Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game by Jaques of London, Mid Century

By Jaques of London

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a good quality Miniature or travelling chess set game of 32 pieces in its original box by

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Acrylic

Handmade Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game walnut Inlaid box, circa 1920
Handmade Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game walnut Inlaid box, circa 1920

Handmade Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game walnut Inlaid box, circa 1920

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a good quality handmade Miniature or travelling wood chess set game of 32 pieces in its own

Category

Early 20th Century British Folk Art Games

Materials

Brass

Handmade Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game walnut Inlaid box, circa 1920
Handmade Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game walnut Inlaid box, circa 1920

Handmade Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game walnut Inlaid box, circa 1920

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a good quality handmade Miniature or travelling wood chess set game of 32 pieces in its own

Category

Early 20th Century British Folk Art Games

Materials

Brass

Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game handmade & Pokerwork Board / Box, Circa 1900
Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game handmade & Pokerwork Board / Box, Circa 1900

Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game handmade & Pokerwork Board / Box, Circa 1900

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a high quality handmade Miniature or travelling wood chess set game of 32 pieces in its own

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Edwardian Games

Materials

Brass

Handmade Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game in Pokerwork Box, Circa 1900
Handmade Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game in Pokerwork Box, Circa 1900

Handmade Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game in Pokerwork Box, Circa 1900

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a high quality handmade Miniature or travelling wood chess set game of 32 pieces in its own

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Edwardian Games

Materials

Brass

Modern Solid Wood Travel Chess Set by Dal Negro
Modern Solid Wood Travel Chess Set by Dal Negro

Modern Solid Wood Travel Chess Set by Dal Negro

Located in San Diego, CA

A really nice vintage, high quality solid wood chess set made in Treviso, Italy by Dal Negro, circa

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Games

Materials

Sycamore, Walnut

Early 20th Century French Traveling Chess Set Game Box
Early 20th Century French Traveling Chess Set Game Box

Early 20th Century French Traveling Chess Set Game Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

Hand carved and crafted chess set with dovetail joints, veneered playing board, and brass hinges.

Category

Early 20th Century French Folk Art Game Boards

Materials

Wood

Handmade Onyx and Marble Chess Board and Pieces
Handmade Onyx and Marble Chess Board and Pieces

Handmade Onyx and Marble Chess Board and Pieces

Located in Los Angeles, CA

the perfect travel chess set. Measures: 2.5" T 1" diameter.

Category

20th Century Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Marble

Backgammon and Chess Travel Set, 1960s
Backgammon and Chess Travel Set, 1960s

Backgammon and Chess Travel Set, 1960s

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H 2 in W 9.75 in D 8 in

Backgammon and Chess Travel Set, 1960s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mini portable backgammon and chess board. Magnetic game pieces stick to board. Metal and skai

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Game Boards

Materials

Magnets

Mini Red Travel Chess Game Set, Circa 1920s
Mini Red Travel Chess Game Set, Circa 1920s

Mini Red Travel Chess Game Set, Circa 1920s

Located in New York, NY

A mini travel chess game set with red and cream (white) pieces all beautifully carved and solid

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Games

1990s Skagen of Denmark Modernist Mini Chess Game Travel Set
1990s Skagen of Denmark Modernist Mini Chess Game Travel Set

1990s Skagen of Denmark Modernist Mini Chess Game Travel Set

By Michael Aram

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Modernist design Skagen of Denmark mini chess game travel set Stainless Brushed silver and black

Category

1990s Danish Modern Games

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

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

Vintage Chess Set
Vintage Chess Set

Vintage Chess Set

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H 4.75 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in

Vintage Chess Set

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

60's with exports travelling worldwide. This large chess set is made from boxwood and the board

Category

Vintage 1960s French Games

Materials

Wood

Travel Size Chess Set
Travel Size Chess Set

Travel Size Chess Set

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H 0.5 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in

Travel Size Chess Set

Located in Richmond, VA

Beautiful, travel size marble and quartz chess board with hand carved pieces in brown marble and

Category

20th Century American Games

Materials

Quartz, Marble

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Located in Northampton, GB

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$15 / item

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By Cristallerie Antonio Imperatore

Located in Milano, IT

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$5,405Sale Price|50% Off

H 32.49 in W 32.29 in D 1.97 in

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Located in Buisson, FR

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$60 / item

H 11.38 in W 9.88 in D 1.35 in

"Universe: Exploring the Astronomical World" Book

Located in New York, NY

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$22,330 / item

H 36.22 in W 35.43 in D 55.12 in

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By Teckell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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By John Turner

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

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$425,000

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Travel Chess Set For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the travel chess set you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every travel chess set was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a travel chess set — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A travel chess set is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made travel chess set has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Mark Cross and Sigfrido Pineda are consistently popular.

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 Travel Chess Set
  • 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 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.

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