Vintage Persian Khatam Marquetry Chess Set with Figural Metal Pieces, circa 1950
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
An exceptionally decorative Persian Khatam chess set, handcrafted with intricate geometric micro-mosaic marquetry and accompanied by a complete collection of sculptural figural metal...
Metal, Pewter
Vintage Persian Micro Mosaic Chess Box, Handcrafted Fruitwood, 1950s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Persian Micro Mosaic Chess Game Box. Intricately inlaid handcrafted Persian styled chess game board box. Handcrafted beautiful Middle Eastern Moorish style Khatam chess board covered with very delicate micro mosaic marquetry from the ancient Persian...
Fruitwood
$2,142
H 0.79 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Chess Game in Two Colored Travertine, Angelo Mangiarotti, Italy, 1970
Located in Brussels, BE
Chess Game in Two Colored Travertine, Angelo Mangiarotti, Italy, 1970
Travertine
19th C Original Painted Game Board
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C original painted game board. Nice original Salmon and black paint.
Wood
$316
H 1.63 in W 6.9 in D 3 in
Handmade Miniature Chess Set with Walnut Inlaid Box with magnetic pieces, 20th C
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good quality handmade Miniature or Travelling wood chess set game of 32 pieces in its own inlaid hardwood box, which we date to the 20th century. The small dimensions...
Brass
19th Century Bocce Balls, France, Set of Three
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th to early 20th century bocce balls, France, set of three boxwood, iron and brass nails. The first ball has the letters PP in brass, the second ha...
Brass, Iron
Vintage Italian Lapiz Lazuli Chess Board 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Embark on a journey of opulence with our Vintage Italian Lapis Lazuli Chess Board, a striking piece from the 1980s. This exquisite chess board, meti...
Lapis Lazuli
$1,314
H 1.97 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Vintage Italian Genuine Alabaster Chess Set with Carved Pieces, 1970s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Beautiful 1970s Italian chess set in genuine alabaster. The board features warm cream and rich reddish-brown marble squares with subtle veining. 32 hand-carved pieces: deep burgundy ...
Alabaster
$2,965 / item
H 2.56 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
21st Century Italian Leather Chess Board with Brass Pieces Handcrafted in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Two in one. A bicolour game board with an interior storage tray that houses the set’s pearled checkers and black and brass-finished chess pieces. The class of a noble material such as walnut wood perfectly matches with the timeless beauty of genuine leather. A full chess and checkers set...
Brass
Antique Style Wooden Chess Board
Located in Westwood, NJ
This exquisite piece combines timeless design influenced by the European countryside. Featuring our hand-painted lightly distressed Brown suede and Forofino white painted finish. The...
Wood
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 inlaid walnut box, which we date to the early 20th century, circa 1930's. The che...
Wood
Sold|$415
H 3.6 in W 7.8 in D 5.25 in
Weighted Resin Chess Set Game in Jointed Wood Box 9.5cm Kings, Ca 1930s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good and complete English resin moulded "weighted" chess set game of 32 pieces, in a jointed pine box, all dating to the early/ mid 20th century, Circa 1930's. The chess p...
Resin, Pine
Green and White Customizable Chess Board
Located in Westwood, NJ
This exquisite piece combines timeless design influenced by the European countryside. Shown in our hand-painted lightly distressed Vintage Willow Green and harvest white finish. The...
Wood
$7,542
H 2.76 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Trafalgar Chess Set in Corno Italiano and Nabuk leather, Mod. 5121
By A. Andreucci, Arcahorn Srl.
Located in Recanati, Macerata
Whether you are a player or a collector looking for a remarkable chess set, Trafalgar will bring sophistication into your hobbies at home. Matte Corno Italiano tiles are meticulously...
Metal
Inlaid Middle Eastern Backgammon Board and Chest Board
Located in Middleburg, VA
Inlaid Middle Eastern Backgammon Board and Chest Board. This finely handcrafted Middle Eastern folding game board is exquisitely inlaid with mother-of-pearl, bone, ebony, and a rich...
Brass
Pair Of Small Portraits In Micro Marble Marquetry
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair Of Small Portraits In Micro Marble Marquetry Pair of small portraits in micro marble marquetry of Italian origin from the end of the 18th century Framed in London in the 19th c...
Marble
Arabesque Inlaid Backgammon & Chess Game Board
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
Experience the artistry of Middle Eastern craftsmanship with this exquisite hinged box featuring intricate mother-of-pearl marquetry in a micro mosaic design. This elegant piece open...
Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood
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H 4.25 in W 14.25 in D 20.75 in
Early 20th Century French Marquetry Game Box, Backgammon, Checkers
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This French walnut marquetry folding game box from the early twentieth century is for checkers and backgammon. It is finely constructed with dovetailed corners, inset hinges, and a l...
Leather, Felt, Fruitwood, Pearwood, Walnut
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H 5 in W 20.5 in D 14 in
19th Century, Walnut Marquetry Folding Game Box for Chess, Checkers, Backgammon
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This French walnut marquetry folding game box from the mid-nineteenth century is for checkers, chess, and backgammon. It is finely constructed with dovetailed corners, inset hinges, ...
Leather, Fruitwood, Walnut, Holly
Arabesque Inlaid Backgammon & Chess Game Board
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
Discover the beauty of Middle Eastern craftsmanship with this stunning hinged box adorned with intricate mother-of-pearl marquetry in a mesmerizing micro mosaic technique. The box showcases exceptional artistry and attention to detail, making it a true testament to the region's rich heritage. As you open the rectangular box, you will unveil a meticulously crafted backgammon game board, complete with all the necessary pieces for gameplay. The board's surface is thoughtfully designed to enhance your gaming experience, ensuring functionality and visual delight. Combining the mother-of-pearl marquetry and the micro mosaic technique creates a striking and unique backdrop for your backgammon matches. Not limited to just backgammon, the board's exterior boasts a chess/checkerboard game...
Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood
Card Box in Rosewood Marquetry Mid 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Nice little rosewood box dating from the middle of the 19th century. It is decorated with a nice light wood marquetry, revealing a perfectly executed Caroline writing including a Let...
Wood
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H 4 in W 11 in D 17.25 in
Walnut Marquetry Folding Game Box for Chess, Checkers, Backgammon, circa 1900
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This French walnut marquetry folding game box from the turn of the 20th century is for checkers, chess, and backgammon. It is finely constructed with dovetailed corners, inset hinges...
Fruitwood, Walnut
19th Century American Folk Art Marquetry Box
Located in Winter Park, FL
A large 19th century American folk art marquetry box made of rosewood with various inlaid wood veneers and ebonized decoration. This was probably a sewing box and was made by a skilled craftsman who used some of the geometric motifs common in patchwork quilts: the fan, checkerboard and eight-pointed star. American marquetry...
Velvet, Mirror, Rosewood
Micro Mosaic Wooden Inlaid Marquetry Box Game Backgammon and Chess
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large vintage Moorish Syrian style micro mosaic Inlay marquetry mosaic backgammon and chess game box. Amazing craftsmanship intricate marquetry in m...
Fruitwood
Middle Eastern Micro Mosaic Octagonal Chess Game with Horn Pieces
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Intricately inlaid handcrafted Persian styled chess game board and handcrafted horn and pone chess pieces. Handcrafted beautiful Middle Eastern Moorish style Khatam chess board cover...
Wood, Bone, Horn
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H 2 in W 19.75 in D 19.75 in
Backgammon and Chess Micro Mosaic Syrian Style Wooden Inlaid Marquetry Box Game
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large vintage Moorish Syrian style micro mosaic inlay marquetry mosaic backgammon and chess game box. Amazing craftsmanship intricate marquetry in m...
Fruitwood
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