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Vintage Lucite Chess Set in Travel Case

$1,600per set
$2,000per set20% Off
£1,214.92per set
£1,518.65per set20% Off
€1,389.35per set
€1,736.69per set20% Off
CA$2,235.43per set
CA$2,794.29per set20% Off
A$2,486.29per set
A$3,107.86per set20% Off
CHF 1,298.26per set
CHF 1,622.83per set20% Off
MX$30,255.48per set
MX$37,819.36per set20% Off
NOK 16,580.79per set
NOK 20,725.99per set20% Off
SEK 15,549.86per set
SEK 19,437.32per set20% Off
DKK 10,369.25per set
DKK 12,961.56per set20% Off
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About the Item

1970’s lucite chess set. The pieces are in a smoky brown and clear acrylic with a fitted case with a board built into the top. The case is vinyl I believe. The case is approximately 16 inches square. Tallest piece. Is 3.5 inches tall. The pawns are 2 inches tall. The pieces are in good condition. The case is in good condition, but there are impressed marks on the surfaces.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3 in (7.62 cm)Width: 16.25 in (41.28 cm)Depth: 16.25 in (41.28 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Acrylic,Machine-Made
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. The pieces are in good condition. The case is in good condition, but there are impressed marks on the surfaces.
  • Seller Location:
    Palm Springs, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU835026836392

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