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1970s Handcrafted Chess Set in Volterra Alabaster, Green & White
1970s Handcrafted Chess Set in Volterra Alabaster, Green & White

1970s Handcrafted Chess Set in Volterra Alabaster, Green & White

Located in Milano, IT

centuries, producing a wide variety of art and decorative objects. This chess set is a testament to their

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Alabaster

Giant Hand Carved Wood Chess Set Tallest Piece Beautiful Timber Patina
Giant Hand Carved Wood Chess Set Tallest Piece Beautiful Timber Patina

Giant Hand Carved Wood Chess Set Tallest Piece Beautiful Timber Patina

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely well crafted Giant Chess Set in hand carved

Category

20th Century European Country Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Hardwood

Fürstenberg Porcelain Chess Set on Marble Board, c.1947.
Fürstenberg Porcelain Chess Set on Marble Board, c.1947.

Fürstenberg Porcelain Chess Set on Marble Board, c.1947.

By Furstenberg Porcelain

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An exceptional and rare vintage Fürstenberg biscuit porcelain chess set, dating circa 1947 and

Category

1940s German Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Marble

Colorful Lucite Chess Set by Charles Hollis Jones, USA circa 1960s
Colorful Lucite Chess Set by Charles Hollis Jones, USA circa 1960s

Colorful Lucite Chess Set by Charles Hollis Jones, USA circa 1960s

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rare and visually striking Lucite chess set designed by Charles Hollis Jones, a celebrated

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Lucite

1962 ALCOA Aluminum Chess Set by Austin E. Cox in Wall-Mounted Case
1962 ALCOA Aluminum Chess Set by Austin E. Cox in Wall-Mounted Case

1962 ALCOA Aluminum Chess Set by Austin E. Cox in Wall-Mounted Case

By ALCOA

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

1962 ALCOA Aluminum Chess Set by Austin E. Cox in Wall-Mounted Case A documented and highly

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Plexiglass, Wood

VINTAGE JUMBO SiZED BLACK MARBLE & ALABASTER COMPLETE CHESS SET 11.5CM TALL
VINTAGE JUMBO SiZED BLACK MARBLE & ALABASTER COMPLETE CHESS SET 11.5CM TALL

VINTAGE JUMBO SiZED BLACK MARBLE & ALABASTER COMPLETE CHESS SET 11.5CM TALL

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

, extra large weighted, Vintage Marble & Alabaster chess set A truly stunning and highly collectable

Category

20th Century English Victorian Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

LARGE WEiGHTED VINTAGE JACQUE STAUNTON CHESSMAN STAMPED CHESS SET ORIGINAL BOX
LARGE WEiGHTED VINTAGE JACQUE STAUNTON CHESSMAN STAMPED CHESS SET ORIGINAL BOX

LARGE WEiGHTED VINTAGE JACQUE STAUNTON CHESSMAN STAMPED CHESS SET ORIGINAL BOX

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

, large weighted, vintage Jaques Staunton Chessmen Crown stamped chess set in the original box A truly

Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Hardwood, Satinwood, Walnut

Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Chess Set with Original Nickel Base and Box, Signed
Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Chess Set with Original Nickel Base and Box, Signed

Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Chess Set with Original Nickel Base and Box, Signed

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning chess set designed by the Lucite master, Charles Hollis Jones. The set is from the mid

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Nickel

Italian Roman-Style Chess Set Cast Metal and Leather Leather Board Circa 1960
Italian Roman-Style Chess Set Cast Metal and Leather Leather Board Circa 1960

Italian Roman-Style Chess Set Cast Metal and Leather Leather Board Circa 1960

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Large Italian Roman-Style Chess & Checkers Set Cast Metal and Leather Leather Board, circa 1960 A

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Leather

Vintage French Lucite Modernist Chess Set, 1970s
Vintage French Lucite Modernist Chess Set, 1970s

Vintage French Lucite Modernist Chess Set, 1970s

Located in Antwerp, Antwerp

A particular minimalist french chess game dated to the 1970’s. It features a modernist design with

Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Metal, Bronze

JUMBO JAQUES LTD EDiTION 1850 STAUNTON CHESSMAN CHESS SET INC CERTIFCATES ETC
JUMBO JAQUES LTD EDiTION 1850 STAUNTON CHESSMAN CHESS SET INC CERTIFCATES ETC

JUMBO JAQUES LTD EDiTION 1850 STAUNTON CHESSMAN CHESS SET INC CERTIFCATES ETC

By House of Staunton

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

, extra large, weighted, Limited Edition 093 / 250 pattern Jaques Staunton Chessman Chess set in Boxwood

Category

20th Century English Victorian Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Leather, Boxwood

Carl Auböck modern wooden chess set for Werkstätte Auböck, Austria Vienna 1960´s
Carl Auböck modern wooden chess set for Werkstätte Auböck, Austria Vienna 1960´s

Carl Auböck modern wooden chess set for Werkstätte Auböck, Austria Vienna 1960´s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Zevenaar, NL

Very rare, extra large minimalist wooden chess set of the 1960´s by Carl Auböck for Werkstätte

Category

1960s Bauhaus Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Wood, Beech, Paint

Chess Set by Austin Cox for Alcoa Steel, 1960S
Chess Set by Austin Cox for Alcoa Steel, 1960S

Chess Set by Austin Cox for Alcoa Steel, 1960S

By Austin Enterprises

Located in Stafford, TX

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

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Chess Set by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria
Mid-Century Modern Chess Set by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria

Mid-Century Modern Chess Set by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Berlin, DE

A chessboard made from black and natural leather with 32 nickel pieces. Designed in the 1950s by Carl Auböck. Made in Vienna.

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Nickel

Important Abstract Bronze Chess Set on Belgian Marble and Brass Game Table
Important Abstract Bronze Chess Set on Belgian Marble and Brass Game Table

Important Abstract Bronze Chess Set on Belgian Marble and Brass Game Table

Located in North Miami, FL

This is a low chess table/ coffee table height with the most original and rare chess pieces. All

Category

1960s European Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Brass, Bronze

The Figure Game "The Original Game of Chess" Set in Bronze by Gary Sahl Rare
The Figure Game "The Original Game of Chess" Set in Bronze by Gary Sahl Rare

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 Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Bronze

1950s Ceramic Viking Chess Pieces 'One Piece Missing'
1950s Ceramic Viking Chess Pieces 'One Piece Missing'

1950s Ceramic Viking Chess Pieces 'One Piece Missing'

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1950s Ceramic hand painted Viking chess set. One piece missing.

Category

1950s Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Ceramic

Michael Graves Postmodern Chess and Checkers Set Game Maple Wood Restored 1999
Michael Graves Postmodern Chess and Checkers Set Game Maple Wood Restored 1999

Michael Graves Postmodern Chess and Checkers Set Game Maple Wood Restored 1999

By Michael Graves (b.1934)

Located in North Miami, FL

This original Postmodern Michael Graves chess set with checkers pieces has been fully restored with

Category

1990s American Post-Modern Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Michel Dumas for Roche Bobois Plexiglass and Aluminum Chess Game Set, circa 1970
Michel Dumas for Roche Bobois Plexiglass and Aluminum Chess Game Set, circa 1970

Michel Dumas for Roche Bobois Plexiglass and Aluminum Chess Game Set, circa 1970

By Michel Dumas, Roche Bobois

Located in Atlanta, GA

Modernist Michel Dumas Chess Set with Original Board, France, circa 1970 Designed by renowned

Category

1970s French Modern Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Malachite mid 20th century Chess Game
Malachite mid 20th century Chess Game

Malachite mid 20th century Chess Game

Located in MILL, NL

Fantastic mid-20th century chess set. Original from Congo, Africa. Fully inlaid with Malachite and

Category

1950s Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Malachite, Marble

Large Horse Head Chess Knights Carved Alabaster Lamps Italy 1960s
Large Horse Head Chess Knights Carved Alabaster Lamps Italy 1960s

Large Horse Head Chess Knights Carved Alabaster Lamps Italy 1960s

Located in Den Haag, NL

This beathiful pair of horse head lamps represent knights from a chess set. They are beautifully

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Alabaster

The Raj Hand Painted India-British War 1857 Game Chess with Table
The Raj Hand Painted India-British War 1857 Game Chess with Table

The Raj Hand Painted India-British War 1857 Game Chess with Table

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Rare – 1987 Franklin Mint ‘The Raj’ Chess Set "The RAJ" hand painted India-British War 1857

Category

20th Century Malaysian Anglo Raj Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Rare 1970s Faux Fur Chess Jumbo XL Set by Glenoit, Complete 32 Piece Set + board
Rare 1970s Faux Fur Chess Jumbo XL Set by Glenoit, Complete 32 Piece Set + board

Rare 1970s Faux Fur Chess Jumbo XL Set by Glenoit, Complete 32 Piece Set + board

By Glenoit Mills

Located in Toronto, CA

A rare and incredibly fun 1970s chess set by Glenoit, featuring a black and white faux fur board

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Faux Fur, Plastic

20th Century Italian sterling silver chessboard with a chess game
20th Century Italian sterling silver chessboard with a chess game

20th Century Italian sterling silver chessboard with a chess game

By Arval Argenti Valenza

Located in VALENZA, IT

. Sodalite top. The chess set features a silver finish for one player, while the other player has a 24kt gold

Category

1980s Italian Modern Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Stone, Sterling Silver

Felice Antonio Botta Acrylic Chessboard, Italy, 70s
Felice Antonio Botta Acrylic Chessboard, Italy, 70s

Felice Antonio Botta Acrylic Chessboard, Italy, 70s

By Felice Antonio Botta

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Striking 1970s Italian chess set by Felice Antonio Botta. Crafted entirely from high-quality lucite

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Acrylic

Marbro Pair of Custom Monumental Marble Chess King and Queen Lamps, 1960s
Marbro Pair of Custom Monumental Marble Chess King and Queen Lamps, 1960s

Marbro Pair of Custom Monumental Marble Chess King and Queen Lamps, 1960s

By The Marbro Lamp Company

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

. Tall, sculptural, highly detailed figures of king and queen from a chess set are hand-carved in Art

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Wilhelm Wagenfeld Gray Bauhaus Sconce Double Wall Light by Linder Germany, 1950
Wilhelm Wagenfeld Gray Bauhaus Sconce Double Wall Light by Linder Germany, 1950

Wilhelm Wagenfeld Gray Bauhaus Sconce Double Wall Light by Linder Germany, 1950

By Lindner, Wilhelm Wagenfeld

Located in Vienna, AT

include the Bauhaus Table Lamp (1924), also known as the "Wagenfeld Lamp," the Kubus Chess Set (1928), a

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Porcelain, Glass, Opaline Glass

Wilhelm Wagenfeld Bauhaus Yellow Double Sconce Wall Light, Linder Germany, 1950s
Wilhelm Wagenfeld Bauhaus Yellow Double Sconce Wall Light, Linder Germany, 1950s

Wilhelm Wagenfeld Bauhaus Yellow Double Sconce Wall Light, Linder Germany, 1950s

By Lindner, Wilhelm Wagenfeld

Located in Vienna, AT

"Wagenfeld Lamp," the Kubus Chess Set (1928), a minimalist chess set, the WMF Tea Service (1930), an elegant

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Porcelain, Glass, Opaline Glass

Wilhelm Wagenfeld Bauhaus White Sconce Double Wall Light, Linder Germany, 1950s
Wilhelm Wagenfeld Bauhaus White Sconce Double Wall Light, Linder Germany, 1950s

Wilhelm Wagenfeld Bauhaus White Sconce Double Wall Light, Linder Germany, 1950s

By Lindner, Wilhelm Wagenfeld

Located in Vienna, AT

"Wagenfeld Lamp," the Kubus Chess Set (1928), a minimalist chess set, the WMF Tea Service (1930), an elegant

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Porcelain, Glass, Opaline Glass

Wilhelm Wagenfeld Bauhaus Pink Double Sconce Wall Light, Linder Germany, 1950s
Wilhelm Wagenfeld Bauhaus Pink Double Sconce Wall Light, Linder Germany, 1950s

Wilhelm Wagenfeld Bauhaus Pink Double Sconce Wall Light, Linder Germany, 1950s

By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Lindner

Located in Vienna, AT

"Wagenfeld Lamp," the Kubus Chess Set (1928), a minimalist chess set, the WMF Tea Service (1930), an elegant

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Porcelain, Glass, Opaline Glass

1940s Hector Aguilar Tin Sconce
1940s Hector Aguilar Tin Sconce

1940s Hector Aguilar Tin Sconce

By Hector Aguilar

Located in Mexico City, MX

copper, tin, and carpentry workshops where he designed and produced flatware, tea sets, trays, chess sets

Category

1940s Mexican Modern Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Tin

Szekely Et Borderie : Roi Et Reine, Céramiques Émaillées, Vers 1950
Szekely Et Borderie : Roi Et Reine, Céramiques Émaillées, Vers 1950

Szekely Et Borderie : Roi Et Reine, Céramiques Émaillées, Vers 1950

By André Borderie, Pierre and Véra Szekely

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

, most likely coming from a chess set (32 pieces) Sculptures des débuts de la collaboration des

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Ceramic

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 Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Brass

Chess Table with Horse Head Base, Complete Set
Chess Table with Horse Head Base, Complete Set

Chess Table with Horse Head Base, Complete Set

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Complete chess table with chess pieces. Table base and top has been professionally refinished

Category

1980s American American Craftsman Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Wood

Set of Beautifully Crafted Artisan Made Chess Pieces
Set of Beautifully Crafted Artisan Made Chess Pieces

Set of Beautifully Crafted Artisan Made Chess Pieces

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Marvelously detailed handmade carved wood set of 32 chest pieces having wonderful embellishments

Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Metal

Michael Graves Postmodern Chess and Checkers Set, Maple Wood, 1990
Michael Graves Postmodern Chess and Checkers Set, Maple Wood, 1990

Michael Graves Postmodern Chess and Checkers Set, Maple Wood, 1990

By Michael Graves (b.1934)

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Michael Graves Postmodern Chess and Checkers Set. Original postmodern Michael Graves chess and

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Resin, Wood

Blu Marble and Art Glass Chess Game Set, Italy, circa 1960s
Blu Marble and Art Glass Chess Game Set, Italy, circa 1960s

Blu Marble and Art Glass Chess Game Set, Italy, circa 1960s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An Italian marble and art glass chess game set, circa 1960s, Italy. Marble game board has a

Category

1960s Italian Modern Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Marble

Handcarved & Crafted Mid Century Wood Chess Table!  Teak Maple Walnut Set 1950s
Handcarved & Crafted Mid Century Wood Chess Table!  Teak Maple Walnut Set 1950s

Handcarved & Crafted Mid Century Wood Chess Table! Teak Maple Walnut Set 1950s

Located in Peoria, AZ

PASTIME OF KINGS! MID CENTURY HANDCRAFTED CUSTOM CHESS TABLE A MID CENTURY MASTERPIECE

Category

Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Wood, Birdseye Maple, Teak, Walnut

Complete Set of Vintage Oversized Chess Pieces in Black and Cream Plastic
Complete Set of Vintage Oversized Chess Pieces in Black and Cream Plastic

Complete Set of Vintage Oversized Chess Pieces in Black and Cream Plastic

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Uniquely large chess pieces in black and cream plastic, ca. 1970s USA. Full and complete set with

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Felt, Plastic

Set of Green Armchairs by E. Homa and Chess Table, Europe, 1960s
Set of Green Armchairs by E. Homa and Chess Table, Europe, 1960s

Set of Green Armchairs by E. Homa and Chess Table, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

. Beautiful antique chess table from the 1960s. It was manufactured in Poland in 1960s. The table was made of

Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Velvet, Beech

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Vintage Chess Set For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage chess set for your home. Each vintage chess set for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and plastic. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage chess set, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage chess set made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. A well-made vintage chess set has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Michael Graves (b.1934), Austin Enterprises and Austin E. Cox are consistently popular.

How Much is a Vintage Chess Set?

Prices for a vintage chess set can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $90 and can go as high as $125,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,700.
Questions About Vintage 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To identify vintage tea sets, first determine who the maker is. Locate the brand stamp or hallmark on one of the pieces. If you snap a photo with your smartphone or tablet, you can conduct a reverse image search to jump-start your research. By using trusted online resources, you can match the marking to the manufacturer's name and, from there, identify the pattern and age. Generally, a tea set must have been produced between 20 and 99 years ago to be considered vintage. For help with identification, seek out a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find a selection of vintage tea sets on 1stDibs.