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Mid-Century Modern Bronze and Suede Chess Set, Cubist, Art Deco
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Modernist Chess Set. Bronze and steel stylized pieces. Cubist. Art Deco. Retains original
Category
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Cut Steel
Chess Set
Located in Houston, TX
. Natural bone and dyed red. The chess set is 19th century. Some repairs and age cracks. The king stands at
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ivory, Wood
$1,400
Mid-Century Modernist Lucite Chess Set by Rona Cutler
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous set is made of black and white and clear thick lucite chess pieces with a board as
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Games
Mid Century Carved Wood Full Size Portable Travel Chess Set Board
Pieces
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage mid century wooden chess set and box / board.
Box closed- 7.75" x 15.625" x 3.25"h, box
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Hardwood
Mid-Century Modernist Lucite Chess Set Designed by Rona Cutler
Located in New York, NY
This great set is made of black, white and clear Lucite. Great stylized modernist detailing on the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Games
Hand Carved Marble Chess Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved marble and bone chess set. This stunning monochrome set features a marble checkerboard
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Game Boards
Materials
Marble
Mid-20th Century English Camelot/King Arthur Chess Set in Hand-Painted Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century english Camelot/King Arthur chess set made in hand-painted ceramic
By: unknown
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Enamel
Danish Rosewood
Ceramic Chess Set
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Danish Rosewood & Ceramic Chess Set.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Ceramic
Charles Hollis Jones Chess Set
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Charles Hollis Jones Lucite chess set and board. Lucite game pieces made of stacked colored lucite
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Lucite
$1,850 / set
1980 Vintage Italian Glass Chess Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Italian chess set, an extraordinary piece that will complete every single room of the
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Game Boards
Materials
Art Glass
19th Century Primitive Chess Table Set
Located in IT
19th century Primitive chess table set with lots of personality. Would work well in a hip hotel or
Category
Antique 19th Century Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Wood
Pierre Cardin Wood Chess Set and Backgammon Set
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Astoria, NY
Pierre Cardin Wood Chess Set and Backgammon Set with 32 pieces stored in the case. Made in the
Category
Vintage 1970s Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Brass
Chess Set and Chess Board in Plexiglass and Metal, Italy, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chess game, in plexiglass and metal, Italy, 1970s
Exceptional game of chess. A checkered board of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Metal
Chess Set Watercolor by Zev Daniel Harris
Located in Pasadena, CA
Intriguing watercolor of a chess board with three elaborate pieces: the king, the queen and the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
Austin Enterprises Aluminum Chess Set and Board
By Austin Enterprises
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Austin Enterprises aluminum chess set and board.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Games
Austin Cox Chess Set and Lucite Board
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a set of aluminum chess pieces designed in 1962 for Austin Enterprises and a newly made
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Aluminum
1962 Aluminum Chess Set by Austin Enterprises
By Austin Enterprises
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A spectacular aluminum chess set designed by Austin Cox for Austin Enterprises in 1962. The set is
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Aluminum
Macassar Ebony and Teak Exotic Hardwood Chess Set Table Set
By Florence Knoll
Located in Chattanooga, TN
table is a marriage of an authentic vintage chessboard and a Mid-Century Modern table base. We updated
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Aluminum
Large European Wooden Sculptural Chess Set, Circa 1960s
Located in San Antonio, TX
Large vintage European custom made wooden sculptural chess set includes all 32 pieces, circa 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large and Unusual Vintage Leather Bound Chess Set
Located in London, GB
unusual chess set you will see! This was most likely made in continental Europe, it dates from around the
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Leather
Chess Set Watercolor #3 by Zev Daniel Harris
By Daniel "Zev" Harris 1
Located in Pasadena, CA
Elegant watercolor of a chess board and pieces, by Zev Harris.
Framed in a cerused walnut frame
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paper
1970s Modernist Painted and Gilded Wood Chess Set
Located in Naples, IT
Vintage chess board in painted and gilded wood. The chessboard is very original, the chess is round
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Wood
Saarinen Style Tulip Table and Chairs Ebony Chess Set
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
vintage, Mid-Century Modern tulip table and paired with two Saarinen style green padded chairs. Chess
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Aluminum
Carved Green Malachite and Marble Chess Set - Mexico
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Complete green Malachite and white marble stone chessboard with game pieces. Hand carved from three different types of stone, this striking gameboard will be a gorgeous addition to a...
Category
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Game Boards
Materials
Stone, Malachite, Quartz, Marble
Framed Chess Set Watercolor #2 by Zev Daniel Harris
By Daniel "Zev" Harris 1
Located in Pasadena, CA
Whimsical watercolor of a chess board and pastel colored pieces, signed by the artist.
Framed in a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper, Walnut
Vintage wooden chess set in wooden box, year 1952
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
The set shows signs of use (see photo)
Figures have a patina
The box has
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Wood
Rare Chrome and Brass Italian Chess Set by Romeo Rega 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Immerse yourself in the timeless allure of our Rare Chrome and Brass Italian Chess Set by Romeo
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Game Boards
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Large Carved Green Stone Malachite Onyx and Marble Chess Set
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Complete green Malachite and white marble or onyx stone chessboard with game pieces. Hand carved of stone, this striking gameboard will be a gorgeous addition to any space. Game piec...
Category
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Stone
Circular Marble Chess Set: A Melody of Beige and Terracotta Brown
Located in Ixelles, BE
Circular Marble Chess Set: A Melody of Beige and Terracotta Brown.
Discover this magnificent chess
Category
20th Century Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Set of Three Mario Bellini
Gli Scacchi
Chess Pieces, Extra Pieces Available
By B&B Italia
Located in London, GB
of design. The Gli Chess series works both as modular tables or seating. The versitility in
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Plastic
Set of Three Mario Bellini
Gli Scacchi
Chess Pieces, Extra Pieces Available
By B&B Italia
Located in London, GB
of design. The Gli Chess series works both as modular tables or seating. The versatility in
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Plastic
Set of Three Mario Bellini
Gli Scacchi
Chess Pieces, Five modules Available
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in London, GB
of design. The Gli Chess series works both as modular tables or seating. The versitility in
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Plastic
Austin Cox for Alcoa Aluminum Chess Set in Original Case, circa 1960
By Alcoa Aluminum
Located in Southampton, NJ
Austin Cox for Alcoa Aluminum chess set in original case, circa 1960
Thick 2” tall chess pieces
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Aluminum
Large Marble Chess Set with Hand-carved Emerald Green Onyx Pieces 1950
s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Marble Large Chess Set with Hand-carved Emerald Green Malachite Onyx Pieces.
Vintage mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Malachite, Onyx, Marble
New Old Stock 1969 Dunhill Hong Kong Pewter
Brass Chess Set Original Documents
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
chess set with original receipt dating it to 1969
This is a real survivor, I collect all kinds of
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Pewter
Chess Set by Walter and Moretti, No. 1 of Pre-Production, France, 1970
By Walter
Moretti
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Signed Walter and Moretti on the top and autographed on the back, this chess is the number 1 pre
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Five Mario Bellini
Gli Scacchi
Chess Pieces for C&B Italia, 1971
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in London, GB
of design. The Gli Chess series works both as modular tables or seating. The versitility in
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Plastic
Modular The Chess Tables by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Modular the chess tables by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Set of 6
good condition with slight
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Polystyrene
New Old Stock Vintage 50 Year Old Marble Chess Set and Original Box Nos
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this New old stock circa 1970’s black and off white marble chess
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Marble
Chess Set by Austin COX for ALCOA Highly Stylized Case Can Be Wall Mounted
By Alcoa Aluminum
Located in Kansas City, MO
Sculptural chess set designed by Austin COX. Walnut wall mountable case with original blue tinted
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Aluminum
Italian Black and White Marble and Onyx Chess, Backgammon, and Tic-Tac-Toe Set
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Italian black and white marble and onyx double-sided game board for chess, backgammon, and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Games
Materials
Marble, Onyx
Mid Century Chess Set in Malachite and Brass 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
Mid Century Chess Set in Malachite and Brass 1960s
A stunning mid century chess set in malachite
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Stone, Brass
Mid-Century Chess Set with Russian Resin Pieces
Located in Astoria, NY
A circa 1970s chess set, including intricately detailed Russian pieces, reminiscent of Folk Art
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Burl, Resin
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Lucite Chess Set
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Lucite chess set in a unique design. Each chess piece is pegged and fits into
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Lucite
Hermes Leather and Wood Chess Set
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Absolutely amazing and rare Hermes chess set. No longer in production.
Sizes:
Leather is 36
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage wooden chess set in wooden box
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
The set shows signs of use (see photo)
Figures have a patina
The board
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Wood
French Mid-Century Modern Rare Ceramic Chess Set
Located in Weesp, NL
Rare ceramic Mid-Century Modern French chess set
Beautiful celeste and sand colored ceramic set
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Ceramic
Stylized Mid-Century Modern Extruded Aluminum Chess Set, ALCOA
By Alcoa Aluminum
Located in Buffalo, NY
American Mid-Century Modern extruded aluminum chess set with 32 stylized figures in the original
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Austin COX Chess Set for ALCOA
By Austin Enterprises
Located in Chalk Hill, PA
Austin COX Enterprises for ALCOA modernist chess board, display case and game pieces. The board was
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Aluminum
Italian Mid-Century Modern Gold and Silver Chess Set
By Ottaviani
Located in Weesp, NL
This big, elegant and stylish Mid-Century Modern Italian gold and silver chess set is truly
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Whimsical Hand Painted Chess Set
Board Mid Century
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical complete hand painted wooden chess Set , circa 1970's Made in russia nice original
Category
20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Acrylic and Aluminum Chess Set by, Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Englewood, NJ
An American Mid-Century Modern acrylic and aluminum chess set by, Charles Hollis Jones with one set
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Aluminum
French Chess Box and Blackgammon Wood, circa 1950
Located in Labrit, Landes
Chess and blackgammon wood box.
The set contains
30 Blackgammon pieces
32 Chess pieces (one
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Wood
Magnificent Romeo Rega Brass Chrome Chess Set with Board Mid-Century Modern
By Romeo Rega
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A magnificent 1970s Italian chess set by Romeo Rega. Constructed of polish chrome and brass. The
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern South African Hand Made Brass and Leather Chess Set
Located in Weesp, NL
South African 1970's rare hand made brass chess set in perfect condition. The foldable board is
Category
Vintage 1970s South African Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Brass
Greek Key Mid-Century Modern Chrome, Brass
Copper Chess Set /SALE
Located in North Miami, FL
Forma Greece. It is Mid-Century Modern.
The players are a combination of chrome and brass. The board is
Category
Vintage 1960s Greek Classical Greek Games
Materials
Brass, Copper, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chess Game Board Set with Lucite Pieces Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Wayne, NJ
Mid-Century Modern chess game board or set with pieces by Charles Hollis Jones. The playing pieces
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Games
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Find a variety of midcentury modern chess sets available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique midcentury modern chess sets was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and plastic. Midcentury modern chess sets have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco midcentury modern chess sets are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made midcentury modern chess sets over the years, but those made by Austin E. Cox, Werkstätte Carl Auböck and Austin Enterprises are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Midcentury Modern Chess Sets?
Midcentury modern chess sets can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,600, while the lowest priced sells for $90 and the highest can go for as much as $125,000.
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