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A Brass Mezuzah Case by Hans Teppich, Jerusalem Circa 1950. Judaica
A Brass Mezuzah Case by Hans Teppich, Jerusalem Circa 1950. Judaica

A Brass Mezuzah Case by Hans Teppich, Jerusalem Circa 1950. Judaica

Located in New York, NY

, Candlesticks, Mezuzot, Israeli flower-shaped Spice boxes, many beautiful pieces of jewelry, and unique chess

Category

Mid-20th Century Israeli Religious Items

Materials

Brass

Custom Chess Set and Game Table
Custom Chess Set and Game Table

Custom Chess Set and Game Table

$3,800Sale Price / set|69% Off

H 30.25 in W 36 in D 36 in

Custom Chess Set and Game Table

By Bridges over Time Originals

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A custom made walnut and maple chess set and game table we commissioned. It is solidly made with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Game Tables

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Oak, Walnut

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Unique Modernist Sterling Silver Chess Set on American Walnut - Michael Benstead
Unique Modernist Sterling Silver Chess Set on American Walnut - Michael Benstead

Unique Modernist Sterling Silver Chess Set on American Walnut - Michael Benstead

Located in London, London

55 troy oz (1.7kg). This is an opportunity to own a unique chess set made by a respected modernist

Category

Vintage 1980s English Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

1966 Custom Bruce Friedle Chess Set
1966 Custom Bruce Friedle Chess Set

1966 Custom Bruce Friedle Chess Set

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H 10 in W 24 in L 10 in

1966 Custom Bruce Friedle Chess Set

Located in Palm Springs, CA

from the photo but the buyer if this unique chess set will have it. It cost $950.00 plus tax in 1966

Category

Vintage 1960s American Games

Materials

Metal

Israeli Biblical Brass Figurines by Hans Teppich
Israeli Biblical Brass Figurines by Hans Teppich

Israeli Biblical Brass Figurines by Hans Teppich

Located in Long Island City, NY

, many beautiful pieces of jewelry and unique chess sets. Teppich became famous for his Biblical figures

Category

20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Jaques of London Chess Set Made for Joaquin Amarro
Jaques of London Chess Set Made for Joaquin Amarro

Jaques of London Chess Set Made for Joaquin Amarro

Located in New Orleans, LA

This important and unique chess set crafted by Jaques & Son Ltd. of London for the Mexican General

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Games

Materials

Brass

Unique Hand Thrown Art Pottery Chess Set Custom Leather Board
Unique Hand Thrown Art Pottery Chess Set Custom Leather Board

Unique Hand Thrown Art Pottery Chess Set Custom Leather Board

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A magnificent hand thrown art pottery chess set of large scale with a hand made leather patch board

Category

Vintage 1960s American Game Boards

Materials

Leather

Green, White Onyx Marble Hand-Carved Chess
Green, White Onyx Marble Hand-Carved Chess

Green, White Onyx Marble Hand-Carved Chess

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H 1.58 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

Green, White Onyx Marble Hand-Carved Chess

Located in Sofia, BG

Unique Onyx chess set. Beautifully hand-carved from Onyx gemstone and white marble stone. This

Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Games

Materials

Onyx, Marble

Hand-Carved Koa Wood Chess Table with Intricate Horsehead Pedestal and Stools
Hand-Carved Koa Wood Chess Table with Intricate Horsehead Pedestal and Stools

Hand-Carved Koa Wood Chess Table with Intricate Horsehead Pedestal and Stools

By William Billy Haines

Located in West Palm Beach, US

game rooms, living spaces, or as a unique gift for chess lovers, this set embodies the perfect blend of

Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Wood

Unique Chess Set in the Style of Frededrick Weinberg on Oversized Onyx Board
Unique Chess Set in the Style of Frededrick Weinberg on Oversized Onyx Board

Unique Chess Set in the Style of Frededrick Weinberg on Oversized Onyx Board

By Frederic Weinberg

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful chess set in the style of Frederick Weinberg on an oversized onyx chessboard. The chess

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Mid-20th Century Israeli Chess Set by Hans Teppich
Mid-20th Century Israeli Chess Set by Hans Teppich

Mid-20th Century Israeli Chess Set by Hans Teppich

Located in New York, NY

shaped Spice boxes, many beautiful pieces of jewelry and unique chess sets. Teppich was a genius artist

Category

Vintage 1960s Israeli Games

Materials

Brass

African Hand Carved Stone Chess Set 1980
African Hand Carved Stone Chess Set 1980

African Hand Carved Stone Chess Set 1980

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H 5.32 in W 13.39 in D 13.19 in

African Hand Carved Stone Chess Set 1980

Located in Weesp, NL

This unique 1980 stone hand cut chess set was a gift from the government of Kenya to the Italian

Category

Vintage 1980s Kenyan Post-Modern Games

Materials

Stone

Chinese Chess Set with Immortals & Hardwood Campaign Lacquered Board
Chinese Chess Set with Immortals & Hardwood Campaign Lacquered Board

Chinese Chess Set with Immortals & Hardwood Campaign Lacquered Board

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

standard Western chess pieces, this set features Chinese-inspired figures, bringing a unique cultural touch

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Games

Materials

Composition, Brass

Extraordinary Mid Century Italian Green Marble Chess Table 1950
Extraordinary Mid Century Italian Green Marble Chess Table 1950

Extraordinary Mid Century Italian Green Marble Chess Table 1950

Located in Los Angeles, CA

hand-carved marble chess pieces, adding an extra layer of craftsmanship and uniqueness. This chess set

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Marble

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

Unique Chess Set Handmade and Painted, Japan, 1970s
Unique Chess Set Handmade and Painted, Japan, 1970s

Unique Chess Set Handmade and Painted, Japan, 1970s

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

Rare and unique chess set handmade and painted, Japan, 1970s Fabulous chess set lampooning the

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Games

Materials

Wood

Unique Brutalist Bronze Chess Set, The Netherlands, 1978
Unique Brutalist Bronze Chess Set, The Netherlands, 1978

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

Unique & Monumental Hand Crafted Wooden Chess Set 33pc
Unique & Monumental Hand Crafted Wooden Chess Set 33pc

Unique & Monumental Hand Crafted Wooden Chess Set 33pc

Located in San Francisco, CA

Offered here is monumental hand crafted chess set, it's 33 pieces total including the game board

Category

Vintage 1980s American Other Game Boards

Materials

Wood

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Pair of  Verdigris Iron Lanterns, Sold Individually
Pair of  Verdigris Iron Lanterns, Sold Individually

Pair of Verdigris Iron Lanterns, Sold Individually

Sold|$7,800

H 26 in W 16 in D 16 in

Pair of Verdigris Iron Lanterns, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

Pair of French circa 1950's iron lanterns with verdigris finish. Sold Individually Measurements: Height of body: 26" Width/depth: 16" square

Category

Vintage 1950s French Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Tiffany Studios Spider Lamp
Tiffany Studios Spider Lamp

Tiffany Studios Spider Lamp

$98,500

H 17.5 in W 14.5 in D 15.5 in

Tiffany Studios Spider Lamp

By Tiffany Studios

Located in New Orleans, LA

This Tiffany Studios geometric leaded glass and bronze table lamp features the iconic Spider shade and its original complementary Mushroom bronze base. The unique form of the spider ...

Category

20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Italian Lounge Chair, 1970s
Italian Lounge Chair, 1970s

Italian Lounge Chair, 1970s

$6,072

H 34.26 in W 44.1 in D 39.38 in

Italian Lounge Chair, 1970s

By Sergio Rodrigues, ISA Bergamo

Located in bruxelles, BE

Lounge chair with cowhide and leather cushion and wooden frame. Reversible cushion. Seat height: 38 cm. Wear due to time and age of lounge chair. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Cowhide

Solid Brass Hand Painted Ashtray By Dayagi, Israel 1960s
Solid Brass Hand Painted Ashtray By Dayagi, Israel 1960s

Solid Brass Hand Painted Ashtray By Dayagi, Israel 1960s

$100Sale Price|20% Off

H 1 in W 6.75 in D 4.5 in

Solid Brass Hand Painted Ashtray By Dayagi, Israel 1960s

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Solid Brass Hand Painted Ashtray By Dayagi, Israel 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Brass

Ceramic Tissue Box
Ceramic Tissue Box

Ceramic Tissue Box

$340 / item

H 3.15 in W 9.45 in D 5.12 in

Ceramic Tissue Box

By Project 213A

Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT

CERAMIC TISSUE BOX, designed in 2023. Artisanal ceramic tissue box created by skilled artisans in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade natu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Flowers Rezzonico Amethyst Murano Glass Chandelier Venice Italy 1980s
Flowers Rezzonico Amethyst Murano Glass Chandelier Venice Italy 1980s

Flowers Rezzonico Amethyst Murano Glass Chandelier Venice Italy 1980s

By Giovanni Dalla Fina Gallery

Located in Villaverla, IT

This exquisite chandelier is an authentic Murano glass masterpiece, handcrafted using traditional techniques passed down through generations. The piece features vibrant colors integr...

Category

20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Modernist Stainless Steel & Brass Menorah by Shelly Turner for Alef Judaica
Modernist Stainless Steel & Brass Menorah by Shelly Turner for Alef Judaica

Modernist Stainless Steel & Brass Menorah by Shelly Turner for Alef Judaica

Located in San Diego, CA

Modernist chrome & brass menorah by Shelly Turner for Alef Judaica, circa 1990s. The menorah measures 9"W x 2"D x 4.5"H and is signed on the front side. I cannot make out the name; i...

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Religious Items

Materials

Stainless Steel, Brass

Jean Noverdy French Art Deco Wrought-Iron Pendant Chandelier, 1920
Jean Noverdy French Art Deco Wrought-Iron Pendant Chandelier, 1920

Jean Noverdy French Art Deco Wrought-Iron Pendant Chandelier, 1920

By Jean Noverdy

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Large French Art Deco Chandelier by Jean Noverdy (Dijon), France. This stunning French Art Deco chandelier, designed by the celebrated artist Jean Noverdy in the 1920s, exemplifies t...

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Winter IX Quartz Pendant Lamp by Aver
Winter IX Quartz Pendant Lamp by Aver

Winter IX Quartz Pendant Lamp by Aver

$7,214 / item

H 74.02 in W 9.85 in D 5.12 in

Winter IX Quartz Pendant Lamp by Aver

Located in Geneve, CH

Winter IX Quartz Pendant Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 13 x W 25 x H 188 cm. Materials: White quartz, metal. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be wired according to e...

Category

2010s Brazilian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Quartz, Metal

Blue Grey Carbon Steel Chippensteel 0.5 Sculptural Chair by Zieta
Blue Grey Carbon Steel Chippensteel 0.5 Sculptural Chair by Zieta

Blue Grey Carbon Steel Chippensteel 0.5 Sculptural Chair by Zieta

$1,068 / item

H 31.5 in W 18.12 in D 22.84 in

Blue Grey Carbon Steel Chippensteel 0.5 Sculptural Chair by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Geneve, CH

Blue Grey Carbon Steel Chippensteel 0.5 Sculptural Chair by Zieta Dimensions: D 58 x W 46 x H 80 cm Material: Carbon Steel. Finish: Powder-coated. Matt finish. Also available in c...

Category

2010s Polish Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Verner Panton for J.Luber Chandelier "Ball," Denmark 1970s
Verner Panton for J.Luber Chandelier "Ball," Denmark 1970s

Verner Panton for J.Luber Chandelier "Ball," Denmark 1970s

By J. Luber Ag, Verner Panton

Located in Naples, IT

Rare chandelier Mod. Ball designed by Danish designer Verner Panton for J. Lüber during the illustrious 1970s. Suspended gracefully from steel rods, there are chrome straws adorned ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

HU01T Pendant Lamp L by Taiwan Lantern
HU01T Pendant Lamp L by Taiwan Lantern

HU01T Pendant Lamp L by Taiwan Lantern

$4,517 / item

H 19.69 in Dm 22.45 in

HU01T Pendant Lamp L by Taiwan Lantern

Located in Geneve, CH

HU01T Pendant Lamp L by Taiwan Lantern Dimensions: D 57 x W 57 x H 50 cm. Material: Walnut & bamboo frame, Hand-colored fabrics, Metal pipes, Leather lace, Handmade porcelain ceiling...

Category

2010s Dutch Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Charlotte Perriand Limited Edition Ventaglio Wood Table by Cassina
Charlotte Perriand Limited Edition Ventaglio Wood Table by Cassina

Charlotte Perriand Limited Edition Ventaglio Wood Table by Cassina

$27,326 / item

H 28.75 in W 92.52 in D 61.82 in

Charlotte Perriand Limited Edition Ventaglio Wood Table by Cassina

By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Dining table, model Ventaglio, designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1972. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. AN ICON IN LIMITED SERIES The table by Charlotte Perriand, among the most-...

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Wood

An Austrian Silver Hanukkah Menorah, Circa early 20th Century
An Austrian Silver Hanukkah Menorah, Circa early 20th Century

An Austrian Silver Hanukkah Menorah, Circa early 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

A lovely Austrian Hanukkah Menorah made in the modern era of the early 20th century. Menorah rests on a domed base elegantly forming into a conical saucer knopped stem, which ascend...

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

A Silver Mezuzah Case by Henryk Winograd, New York 1984. Judaica
A Silver Mezuzah Case by Henryk Winograd, New York 1984. Judaica

A Silver Mezuzah Case by Henryk Winograd, New York 1984. Judaica

By Henryk Winograd

Located in New York, NY

A Stunning Silver Mezuzah Case made by Henryk Winograd in New York, 1984. Henryk Winograd (1916-2008) was a master silversmith who created beautiful mezuzah cases. He immigrated to ...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

A Modern Brass Hannukah Menorah, Israel circa 1930
A Modern Brass Hannukah Menorah, Israel circa 1930

A Modern Brass Hannukah Menorah, Israel circa 1930

$6,500

H 10.24 in W 1.97 in D 11.62 in

A Modern Brass Hannukah Menorah, Israel circa 1930

Located in New York, NY

This modern designed menorah was made at the start of the modern era in Israel in the 1930's Menorah rests on a curved C-shaped base and has eight connecting pipe-shaped stems branc...

Category

Early 20th Century Israeli Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass

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Find a variety of unique chess sets available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, all unique chess sets available were constructed with great care. Find 20 antique and vintage unique chess sets at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 18 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of unique chess sets available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Unique chess sets bearing mid-century modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many unique chess sets are appealing in their simplicity, but Joost van Bleiswijk, Moooi and R & Y Augousti produced popular unique chess sets that are worth a look.

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Unique chess sets can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,395, while the lowest priced sells for $554 and the highest can go for as much as $42,151.
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  • 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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