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Marcello Morandini Serpentina White Porcelain Vase Pair for Rosenthal, 1980s
Marcello Morandini Serpentina White Porcelain Vase Pair for Rosenthal, 1980s

Marcello Morandini Serpentina White Porcelain Vase Pair for Rosenthal, 1980s

By Marcello Morandini, Rosenthal

Located in Berlin, DE

His extensive collaboration with Rosenthal included porcelain objects, a chess set and large-scale façade designs for the Thomas factory in Speichersdorf and Rosenthal’s administrati...

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1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Chess Set

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Porcelain

Mid-Century Modern 2-Piece Seated Giraffe Sculpture Attrib. Austin Productions
Mid-Century Modern 2-Piece Seated Giraffe Sculpture Attrib. Austin Productions

Mid-Century Modern 2-Piece Seated Giraffe Sculpture Attrib. Austin Productions

By Austin Enterprises

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

While many mid-century enthusiasts are familiar with Austin Enterprises—famous primarily for its iconic, minimalist 1962 aluminum chess sets designed by Austin Cox—this large-scale c...

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

Materials

Composition, Metal

Sven Wejsfelt for Gustavsberg, Complete Set of Chess Pieces in Ceramics
Sven Wejsfelt for Gustavsberg, Complete Set of Chess Pieces in Ceramics

Sven Wejsfelt for Gustavsberg, Complete Set of Chess Pieces in Ceramics

Located in København, Copenhagen

Sven Wejsfelt for Gustavsberg, complete set of chess pieces in ceramics. Presumably unique, circa 1980. 32 pieces.

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1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chess Set

Vintage 1970 Backgammon & Chess Rare Etienne Aigner Black Soft Leather Set
Vintage 1970 Backgammon & Chess Rare Etienne Aigner Black Soft Leather Set

Vintage 1970 Backgammon & Chess Rare Etienne Aigner Black Soft Leather Set

By Etienne Aigner

Located in Vis, NL

Vintage 1970 backgammon & chess rare Etienne Aigner black and burgundy handmade soft leather complete set a rare find since they were just a few made guaranteeing the maximum level o...

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1970s French Arts and Crafts Vintage Chess Set

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Leather

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! MULTIPLE WOODS! DIMENSIONS: Approx. 16" High by 17" Wide & 17" Deep This absolutel...

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

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Wood, Birdseye Maple, Teak, Walnut

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

Table size: 60cm, height 57cm. The set looks really amazing all together. Cheap shipping guaranteed.

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of 3 Chess Figure Bookends, King, Queen, Bishop & Pawn, Italy 1980s
Set of 3 Chess Figure Bookends, King, Queen, Bishop & Pawn, Italy 1980s

Set of 3 Chess Figure Bookends, King, Queen, Bishop & Pawn, Italy 1980s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Channeling old world glamor into your home decor, this set of three brass finish bookends is both a useful and decorative addition to your home office, library, study or lounge. Foun...

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Metal

Ceramic Set of 32 Chess Pieces, Design Enzo Bioli for Il Picchio, Italy, 1970s
Ceramic Set of 32 Chess Pieces, Design Enzo Bioli for Il Picchio, Italy, 1970s

Ceramic Set of 32 Chess Pieces, Design Enzo Bioli for Il Picchio, Italy, 1970s

By Enzo Bioli

Located in taranto, IT

Very rare set of 32 pieces in ceramic art, production "il picchio" from the 1970s based on a design by enzo bioli King, regina , knight and bishop have human (... and animal) face...

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1970s Italian Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Ceramic

Indian Rosewood Inlaid Pedestal Chess Table with 32 Pieces
Indian Rosewood Inlaid Pedestal Chess Table with 32 Pieces

Indian Rosewood Inlaid Pedestal Chess Table with 32 Pieces

Located in Nottingham, GB

The table is supplied with a complete set of 32 contrasting chess pieces, making it both a fully functional games table and an impressive decorative furnishing.

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20th Century Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Rosewood

Man Ray - Hands, Surrealist mixed media print, Signed/N (Gemini 20 Anselmino 61)
Man Ray - Hands, Surrealist mixed media print, Signed/N (Gemini 20 Anselmino 61)

Man Ray - Hands, Surrealist mixed media print, Signed/N (Gemini 20 Anselmino 61)

By Man Ray

Located in New York, NY

His photographs, paintings, drawings, sculptures, films, and even a chess set were included in three landmark early exhibitions: Cubism and Abstract Art (1936); Fantastic Art, Dada, ...

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1960s Surrealist Vintage Chess Set

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Plexiglass, Screen

Gucci Wood and Leather Game Set, 1970s Italy
Gucci Wood and Leather Game Set, 1970s Italy

Gucci Wood and Leather Game Set, 1970s Italy

By Gucci

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Chess, checkers, dominoes, a set of playing cards, poker chips, a foldable cribbage board and multiple sets of die.

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1970s Italian Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Brass

Karim Rashid for Leonardo Germany Limited Edition New Move Glass Vase, ca 1999
Karim Rashid for Leonardo Germany Limited Edition New Move Glass Vase, ca 1999

Karim Rashid for Leonardo Germany Limited Edition New Move Glass Vase, ca 1999

By Karim Rashid

Located in Cathedral City, CA

There was a crowd around anything with his stamp on it-including stools, chess sets and storage units-at the recent International Contemporary Furniture Fair in New York City.

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1990s German Minimalist Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Blown Glass

"Un Caprice De La Nature" Max Ernst, Surrealist, Abstract, Sunset, Midcentury
"Un Caprice De La Nature" Max Ernst, Surrealist, Abstract, Sunset, Midcentury

"Un Caprice De La Nature" Max Ernst, Surrealist, Abstract, Sunset, Midcentury

By Max Ernst

Located in New York, NY

The City, and the Galeries Nationales du Grand-Palais in Paris published a complete catalogue of his works. In 1966 he created a chess set made of glass which he named "Immortel"; it...

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1960s Surrealist Vintage Chess Set

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Paper, Screen

Modern Italian Opalescent Murano Glass Vase with Applications by Pino Signoretto
Modern Italian Opalescent Murano Glass Vase with Applications by Pino Signoretto

Modern Italian Opalescent Murano Glass Vase with Applications by Pino Signoretto

By Pino Signoretto

Located in Salzburg, AT

Signoretto works with Martin Bradley at the glass chess-set. He executes The boodygarden series of sculptures for Mariagrazia Rosin - Kunstmuseum Dùsseldorf im Ehrenhof - Germania.

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Murano Glass

Parsons Style Vanucci Games Table
Parsons Style Vanucci Games Table

Parsons Style Vanucci Games Table

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Nicely grained border with central inlaid chess board. Drink coasters to each corner and full set of chess pieces.

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Metal, Other

Fine Cherry French Style Games Table
Fine Cherry French Style Games Table

Fine Cherry French Style Games Table

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Raised on tall cabriole legs. Along with two sets of plastic chess pieces, plastic chips, and a pair of oval leather cups for the dice.

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20th Century French Louis XVI Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Cherry

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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.