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A Gothic chess set made in cast clay
Located in Delft, NL
A Gothic chess set made in cast clay
A Gothic chess set with a conversion of a standing wall
Category
Late 20th Century European Games
Materials
Clay
$1,062 / set
Vintage Solid Wood Travel Chess Set by HK Switzerland
Located in San Diego, CA
A really nice vintage solid wood travel chess set by HK Switzerland, circa 1950s. The set is a
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Games
Materials
Wood
Old Wooden Chess in a simple Metal Box
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
English old wooden chess: its size is already marked , the king is cm. 9,5 high.
The metal box
Category
Early 20th Century English Other Games
Materials
Fruitwood
$569 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Balinese Chess set in casket- box, 20th Century
Located in Delft, NL
Balinese Chess set in box, 20th Century
A chess set in a box, this hand-carved wooden set with
Category
Mid-20th Century Balinese Games
Materials
Wood
1950s Ceramic Viking Chess Pieces
One Piece Missing
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s Ceramic hand painted Viking chess set. One piece missing.
Category
Vintage 1950s Games
Materials
Ceramic
Cylindrical Art Glass Chess and Wood Lathed Table
By Orfeo Quagliata
Located in Naucalpan, Edo de Mex
This Board Games edition presents classic games and decorative pieces like Backgammon, Chess and
Category
2010s Mexican Game Boards
Materials
Art Glass, Wood
$5,220 / item
Michael Graves Postmodern Chess and Checkers Set Game
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 Games
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Modernist Chess Set #5606 by Carl Auböck
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 Games
Materials
Nickel
$2,990 / item
Gino Cenedese Ultra Rare Murano Glass Chess Set 1960s
By Gino Cenedese, Cenedese
Located in Meer, VAN
Gino Cenedese Ultra Rare Murano Glass Chess Set, Venice, Italy, 1960s.
This is a highly rare
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Metal
Vintage Inlaid Solid Mixed Woods Collapsible Chess Board Table
Located in San Diego, CA
A really nice vintage, high quality inlaid solid mixed woods collapsible chess board table, circa
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Games
Materials
Hardwood
Handcrafted roxinho and walnut wood
Backgammon-Checkers-Chess
game
By Rossana Orlandi
Located in Milan, IT
available in two versions: as backgammon-checkers and as backgammon-chess-checkers that includes the 22
Category
2010s Italian Games
Materials
Wood, Maple, Walnut
Vintage Italian Ceramic Chess Board by Franco Pecchioli
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Italian ceramic chess board by Franco Pecchioli Ceramica, circa 1980s. The board is in good
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
Leather Chess Set with Carved Wooden Pieces, Italy, 1960s–1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant chess set features a richly patinated leather-covered board with a raised, framed
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Leather
Chess Game Set - Pietra Dura Marble 19th Century Italy
Located in Stockholm, SE
chessboard is framed with a wooden frame. The chess pieces are made in metal and are probably not the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Classical Roman Game Boards
Materials
Marble
Golf Inspired Chess Set in White Bird
s-Eye Maple
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
White bird’s-eye maple and green marble chess set. Hand painted Golf chessmen.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Games
Materials
Birdseye Maple
$2,400 / item
Moorish Persian Inlaid Micro Mosaic Backgammon and Chess Board
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan Moorish Persian Inlaid Micro Mosaic Backgammon and Chess Board.
Intricately inlaid
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Moorish Games
Materials
Fruitwood
Fine English Brass Mounted Calamander Game Compendium Chess, Cards, Cribbage
Located in San Francisco, CA
decorated decks of antique playing cards, game chips and a dice cup. Red and white bone chess pieces are
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Games
Materials
Ebony
A medieval style chess set made in cast clay
Located in Delft, NL
A medieval style chess set made in cast clay
A cast clay chess set in medieval style with 4 loose
Category
Late 20th Century European Games
Materials
Clay
Yaacov Heller Sculptural Chess Set King David and Bathsheba
Located in Miami, FL
Spectacular chess set by Yaacov Heller. The sculptures are silver and gold over cast pewter. Fine
Category
1990s American Games
Materials
Gold, Silver, Pewter
Antique Weighted Boxwood
Ebony Chess Set by Jacques Staunton 1920s
By House of Staunton
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous and rare antique weighted boxwood and ebony chess set in original mahogany box by Jacques
Category
Early 20th Century English Games
Materials
Boxwood, Ebony, Mahogany
Portable Chess and Checker Board with Pullout Storage Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully Chess Board (could be used for checkers, not included) carved with Dragons around the
Category
20th Century Games
Materials
Brass
20th Century Italian sterling silver chessboard with a chess game
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Solid sterling silver chessboard with a chess game inspired by the works of sculptor De Chirico
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Games
Materials
Stone, Sterling Silver
Bicolor Travertine Chess Game Angelo Mangiarotti Style, Italy, 1970s
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Rome, IT
Rare modernist chess game in two colored travertine in the style of Italian design Angelo
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Travertine, Marble
Otterburn Chess Set
Board — Solid Hand-Patinated Brass and Walnut
By Richy Almond, Novocastrian
Located in Washington, GB
A special chess set in solid hand-patinated brass. Handcrafted in the North to order. Available in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Games
Materials
Limestone, Stone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Bronze, Copper, Enamel,...
Unusual Antique Austrian Bronze Chess Set by Franz Bergman
By Franz Bergmann
Located in London, GB
Unusual antique Austrian bronze chess set by Franz Bergman
Austrian, circa 1905
Largest piece
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Games
Materials
Bronze
Modern Vintage Black and White Plastic Chess, 1970s, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern vintage black and white plastic chess Austria 1970s,
The plastic game board is flexible and
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian Modern Games
Materials
Plastic
Vintage MIchel Dumas Lucite Sculptural Chess Players Aubergine And Clear French
Located in North Miami, FL
The designer of these amazing vintage French lucite modernist chess players from the 1970s are by
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Games
Materials
Lucite
LTD EDITION 40/500 THE BATTLE OF BANNOCKBURN PeWTER CHESS SET
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Sterling 1314 made The Battle of Bannockburn Pewter Chess set and pieces with all the original
Category
20th Century British Other Games
Materials
Pewter
Handmade Antique Chess Set Regency Style Hardwood Pieces, Circa 1900
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good and complete handmade, hardwood chess set game of 32 pieces in a handmade pine
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Régence Games
Materials
Hardwood, Pine
Chess Board in Onyx and Marble, White and Brown Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Chess Board in Onyx and Marble, White and Brown Color
Category
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Games
Materials
Onyx, Marble
Victorian Renaissance Revival Flip-Top Game Table with Inlaid Chess
Backgammon
Located in Omaha, NE
Victorian Renaissance Revival Flip-Top Game Table with Inlaid Chess
Backgammon, Fitted Glass
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Games
Materials
Birch, Maple, Walnut
20th Limited Edition Chess Set inspired by Artist Keith Haring
Located in Sofia, BG
Here is a great limited edition chess set Inspired by the works of American Artist Keith Haring
Category
Late 20th Century French Games
Materials
Wood
Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game handmade
Pokerwork Board / Box, Circa 1910
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good quality handmade Miniature or travelling wood chess set game of 32 pieces in its own
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Games
Materials
Brass
EXTRA LARGE WEiGHTED ANTIQUE VICTORIAN JUMBO STAUNTON CHESS SET ORIGINAL BOX
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, extra large weighted, Antique Victorian Staunton pattern chess set in the original box
A truly
Category
Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Games
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
Large Vintage Aztecs vs Conquistadors Stone, Resin, and Wood Chess Set
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Large vintage Aztec vs. Conquistadors chess set. A true piece of functional art. Each piece is a
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Games
Materials
Resin, Wood
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Game Boards
Materials
Wood, Bone, Horn
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 Games
Materials
Hardwood, Satinwood, Walnut
Vintage Rene Dumas Lucite Aubergine and Clear Sculptural Chess Players French
Located in North Miami, FL
The designer of these amazing vintage French Lucite modernist chess players from the 1970s are by
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Games
Materials
Lucite
Golf Inspired Chess Set in White Bird
s-Eye Maple
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
White bird's-eye maple and erable. Hand-painted golf chessmen.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Games
Materials
Birdseye Maple
$2,400 / item
1960s Modernist Striking Chess Game Set Aluminum and Walnut Wood
By Austin Enterprises
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Modern chess game set in aluminum and walnut wood
Unmarked
Preowned vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Aluminum
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN JACQUE STAUNTON CHESSMAN STAMPED CHESS SET IN ORIGINAL BOX
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, Antique Victorian Jaques Staunton Chessmen Crown stamped chess set in the original box
A truly stunning
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Games
Materials
Hardwood, Boxwood, Walnut
Mid-Century Studio Craft Chess Set in Brazilian Rosewood
Philippine Mahogany
Located in Dallas, TX
This striking hand-turned chess set, crafted in the 1960s by an unknown artisan, embodies the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Wood
Anglo Raj Hand-Crafted Game Chess Low Table India
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
The board is nicely carved with Rajasthani designs at the rim, the sides and feet are covered with clad silver metal hammered with Moorish Raj designs.
In good vintage condition.
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Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Games
Materials
Bronze, Metal, Brass
Neoclassical French Gilt
Silvered Bronze Complete Table Top Boxed Chess Set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Neoclassical French Gilt & Silvered Bronze Complete Table Top Boxed Chess Set,
Consisting of 33
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Games
Materials
Bronze
Otterburn Chess Set, Board
Box — Solid Hand-Patinated Brass and Walnut
By Richy Almond, Novocastrian
Located in Washington, GB
A special chess set in solid, hand-patinated brass and walnut. Handcrafted in the North to order
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Games
Materials
Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Copper, Stainless Steel...
Antique Victorian Staunton Chess Pieces Set + Italian Marble Giltwood Chessboard
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely rare original Victorian Staunton chess set with
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Games
Materials
Marble
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
Category
Early 20th Century British Folk Art Games
Materials
Wood
Italian Mid-Century Modern Professional Chess Board with Pawns, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Professional chess board with pawns, 1980s
Professional chessboard in metal, wood and plastic. The
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Metal
$949 Sale Price
20% Off
Medieval Knights Chess Set Metal Gold
Silver Pewter Crusaders Game Italy
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Medieval Knights Chess Set - Metal Brass & Silver Nickel Plated Crusaders Game.Made in Florence
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Gothic Games
Materials
Brass, Nickel, Pewter
ANTIQUE ENGLISH QUALITY STAUNTON WEIGHTED CHESS SET WiTH BOX AND BOARD
By House of Staunton
Located in Pulborough, GB
Staunton Weighted Chess Set With Box And Board.
A highly collectable and beautiful set, introduced in the
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Games
Materials
Hardwood, Oak, Walnut
Vintage Marble Large Chess Set with Hand Carved Turquoise Onyx Pieces
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Marble Large Chess Set with hand carved Turquoise Onyx Pieces
Vintage mid 20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Onyx, Marble
Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game handmade in walnut Inlaid box, circa 1940s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good quality handmade Miniature or travelling wood chess set game of 32 pieces in its own
Category
Mid-20th Century British Folk Art Games
Materials
Brass
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 Games
Materials
Leather, Boxwood
Black + White Porous Ceramic Chess + Checkers Board, Wooden Pieces, Walnut Edge
By Jordan Keaney
Located in London, GB
Porous ceramic chess and checkers set with pieces. This simple game would make a lovely, light
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Games
Materials
Ceramic, Cork
Antique Venetian Early 20th Century Ceramic Reynard the Fox Chess Set
Located in Doha, QA
This incredibly animated and amusing Reynard the Fox design Antique Venetian Ceramic Chess Set is a
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Games
Materials
Ceramic
LOVELY SMALL ANTIQUE VICTORIAN 1860 STAUNTON PATTERN CHESS SET IN ORiGINAL BOX
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
circa 1860 Staunton pattern chess set in the original box
A truly stunning and highly collectable
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Games
Materials
Hardwood, Boxwood, Walnut
Zaha Hadid Design - Field of Towers Chess Set / Limited Edition.100 - Silver
By Zaha Hadid
Located in LONDON, GB
The Field of Towers Chess Set represents the intense research and evolutionary processes within
Category
2010s British Games
Materials
Epoxy Resin
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Antique Chess Boards For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of antique chess boards for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique chess boards — often made from wood, metal and stone — can elevate any home. Find 924 antique and vintage antique chess boards at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 83 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of antique chess boards available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. mid-century modern, Victorian and modern antique chess boards are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made antique chess boards over the years, but those made by Michael Graves (b.1934), Werkstätte Carl Auböck and Austin E. Cox are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
Finding the Right Games for You
There’s no better way to wind down after a week of work than with a well-designed antique, new or vintage game.
A beautifully designed contemporary or vintage game can introduce an element of fun to any room in your home — and it doesn’t have to be limited to the game room. The right mid-century or antique chess set or backgammon board can mean high stakes as well as high style for any entertainment room or cheery home bar area, with works from the period proving as pivotal to relaxation as they are eye-catching statement pieces.
While trends come and go, a unique vintage games table never goes out of style. Chess has an enduring and universal appeal, of which we were reminded following 2020’s successful Netflix show The Queen’s Gambit, while classic tric-trac tables are showstoppers in a secretive way, affording party guests a treasury of gaming under the guise of a fine neoclassical writing desk. But in shopping for the latter, strategize your next move carefully — an 18th-century tric-trac table designed in the Louis XVI style can get costly. Gambling games are always on trend, and, in a pinch, you can turn your standard console table or coffee table into a platform for roulette, cards or craps to introduce a little cheeky fun at your next soiree.
Table games such as pool, foosball and Ping-Pong — which is getting a makeover in the hands of today’s designers — can transform your already winning game room, while integrating games or games tables in any corner of your home can support your effort to make every bit of your space more warm and inviting. Browse a vast collection of antique, new and vintage games today on 1stDibs.
Questions About Antique Chess Boards
- What is the best chess board?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021Chess boards are made from different types of material – it is really a matter of preference. Materials such as wood, ivory, glass, plastic, clay, stone, and various metals have been used over time to create chess boards. An assortment of antique and vintage chessboards is available on 1stDibs.
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