Abstract Chess Set
Liberty vs Slavery Van Loen Bronze Abstract Chess Set Modernist Museum Sculpture
By Alfred Van Loen
Located in Surfside, FL
Alfred Van Loen signed 32 piece chess set. In heavy solid bronze.
Rare Chess Game: Liberty versus
Category
1960s Expressionist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
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
Vintage 1960s European Game Tables
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Brass, Bronze
$15,600
H 16.5 in W 30 in D 30 in
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Collectible Limited Edition Chess Set Another Kingdom: Dichotomy by Yoomoota
By Taras Yoom
Located in วัฒนา, TH
The collection consists of 21 chess sets, each crafted by hand with a combination of techniques
Category
2010s Thai Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
H 3.15 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Mixed Media Limited Edition Chess Set Another Kingdom:Light Stage by Taras Yoom
By Taras Yoom
Located in วัฒนา, TH
The collection consists of 21 chess sets, each crafted by hand with a combination of techniques
Category
2010s Thai Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
H 3.15 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Liberty vs Slavery Van Loen Bronze Abstract Chess Set Modernist Museum Sculpture
By Alfred Van Loen
Located in Surfside, FL
Alfred Van Loen signed 32 piece chess set. In heavy solid bronze.
Rare Chess Game: Liberty versus
Category
1960s Expressionist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Acrylic Chess Set
Located in Chicago, IL
Great Op-Art chess set with abstract, sculptural shapes. The pieces are cut from blocks of clear
Category
Vintage 1970s Games
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1958 Danish Teak Royal Cado Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius
By Poul Cadovius
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By Lehigh Leopold, Warren Platner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Category
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Materials
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Chess and Backgammon Lacquered Wood Board, China, Late 19th Century.
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Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Lacquer
Materials
Stone
$4,900
H 1.97 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
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Located in Napa, CA
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Category
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Set/12 Ceramic Chess Pieces, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
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Materials
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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Chess Game Table
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Materials
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Materials
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Abstract Chess Set For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic abstract chess set available at 1stDibs. Each abstract chess set for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, murano glass and brass. Find 3 options for an antique or vintage abstract chess set now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the abstract chess set you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An abstract chess set, designed in the modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Pino Signoretto, Silvino Lopeztovar and Novocastrian each produced at least one beautiful abstract chess set that is worth considering.
How Much is a Abstract Chess Set?
Prices for an abstract chess set start at $491 and top out at $18,000 with the average selling for $3,034.
Questions About Abstract Chess Set
- 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.