Unique Chess Sets
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
$1,500
H 2.64 in W 0.32 in D 0.4 in
1970s Rustic Hand Carved Wood Chess and Backgammon Set from Mexico
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice unique hand carved wood chess / backgammon set portable complete .
Category
20th Century Mexican Rustic Games
Materials
Wood
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
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
H 9.85 in W 15.95 in D 15.95 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
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
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
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
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
Custom Hand Painted Art Game Table Red Wings & Blackhawks Hockey by Sticks 1999
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
piece is hand made and hand painted. This game table features a hand made chess set of uniquely painted
Category
1990s Game Tables
Materials
Wood
H 20.5 in W 30 in D 60 in
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
H 0.75 in W 28.25 in D 18 in
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Italian Lounge Chair, 1970s
By ISA Bergamo, Sergio Rodrigues
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
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
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
Wedgwood Antique Black Basalt Cat Sculpture by Ernest Light (1880-1974) ca. 1915
Located in Nottingham, GB
Wedgwood Antique Black Basalt Cat Sculpture by Ernest Light (1880-1974), with impressed marks to base, designed circa 1915.
Ernest Light (1880-1974) was a distinguished ceramic arti...
Category
20th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$516
H 4.14 in W 3.55 in D 1.19 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
$1,057 / item
H 31.5 in W 18.12 in D 22.84 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
$100 Sale Price
20% Off
H 1 in W 6.75 in D 4.5 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
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
Verner Panton for J.Luber Chandelier "Ball," Denmark 1970s
By Verner Panton, J. Luber Ag
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
Pair Portuguese Majolica Byzantine Frog, Raphael Bordallo Pinheiro, 1846-1905
By Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This is a great example of the Portuguese Majolica Faience from the Manufacture of Caldas da Rainha., Raphael Bordallo Pinheiro, 1846-1905
This iPair of Portuguese Majolica Palissy F...
Category
Vintage 1920s Portuguese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Faience
$1,990 / set
H 7 in W 13 in D 9 in
Beech Beam Bench 5' Long Solid Wood + Corten Steel by Alabama Sawyer
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
Experience the rustic charm of our Hardwood Beam Bench, crafted from a variety of native wood species and featuring a backless and narrow design. The simple lines highlight the uniqu...
Category
2010s American Rustic Benches
Materials
Steel
$2,000 / item
H 18 in W 60 in D 15 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
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
$340 Sale Price
20% Off
H 4.5 in W 9 in D 2 in
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
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
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
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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.
How Much are Unique Chess Sets?
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.
Questions About Unique Chess Sets
- Where is the oldest chess set?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Pieces 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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, 2023The 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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