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Kai Kristiansen Chessboard by Aksel Kjærsgaard, Denmark, 1960
s
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Uithoorn, NL
slender legs. Of course we all know that chess is the coolest game on earth but besides that: any interior
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Gli Scacchi Modular Elements by Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Milano, Lombardia
sophistication. Inspired by the strategic moves of a chess game, these elements boast unparalleled versatility
Category
Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Side Tables
Materials
Leather
Set of 7 Gli Scacchi Modular Elements by Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Milano, Lombardia
sophistication. Inspired by the strategic moves of a chess game, these elements boast unparalleled versatility
Category
Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Side Tables
Materials
Leather
Large Original Early Lamp
2049 RE
by Bobo Piccoli, Fontana Arte 1968
By Bobo Piccoli
Located in Berlin, Berlin
! Beautiful original lamp from the 1960s.
Inspired by the game of chess with its sinuous shapes, 'RE' is a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Portrait of Jan van Reynegom (1584-1640) date 1612; Antique Oil Painting
Located in London, GB
a heart' (rooks are the towers in the game of chess). The noble family of Reynegom still exists
Category
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Oil painting on canvas By Ernesto Ricardi - "The Chess game"
Located in Tarzana, CA
Ernesto Ricardi (Italian, 19th century)
"The Chess Game"
This charming painting depicts a lavish
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Paintings
The Chess Game Texture Print By Renowned Italian Artist Francesco Beda
By Francesco Beda
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Again This Year*
RESTORED, numbered and RARE Vintage Textured Print After The Famous Painting "Chess
Category
16th Century Expressionist Portrait Prints
Materials
Handmade Paper
20th Century Italian STERLING SILVER Chess Board SILVER GOLD PLATED Chess Game
By Luigi Benzoni
Located in VALENZA, IT
, burnished and 24kt gold finished STERLING SILVER towers.
The chess game, made by the silversmith Benzoni
Category
1990s Italian Medieval Games
Materials
Marble, Sterling Silver
Middle Eastern Persian Khatam Chess Game
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Intricately inlaid handcrafted Persian chess game board and pieces.
Handcrafted beautiful Middle
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Moorish Game Boards
Materials
Wood
Mahogany Chess and Backgammon Table From the Turn of the 19th and 20th Centuries
Located in Opole, PL
Mahogany Chess and Backgammon Table From the Turn of the 19th and 20th Centuries
We present you
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Game Tables
Materials
Birch, Mahogany, Walnut
Trojan XXI Chess Table
Set (White)
Located in Ostrava, CZ
materials, used already in ancient Rome. Chess, which evolved from the Persian chess-like game Shatranj
Category
2010s Czech Modern Game Tables
Materials
Concrete
Antique Inlaid Cherry Game Table
Located in Skokie, IL
table has two extendable leaves, providing a place for players to set their game pieces. The chess or
Category
Vintage 1920s Unknown Game Tables
Materials
Leather, Cherry, Maple
Mid-Century Modern Teak and Rosewood Chess or Checkerboard Table, Pair
Located in Nantucket, MA
A teak and rosewood checkerboard or chess table from the mid-20th century. A pair is available as
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Teak
Walnut Convertible Inlaid Chess Table/Tea Table with Backgammon Board Interior
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Regency style walnut convertible inlaid chess table/tea table with backgammon board interior, with
Category
Mid-20th Century English Regency Game Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique 1800s Mahogany and Nutwood Tilt-Top Chess Table with Stunning Patina
Located in Lisse, NL
like to play the game of chess with family or friends then this table could be perfect for you. Even if
Category
Antique 1890s European Victorian Game Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique Nutwood and Satinwood Tilt-Top Chess Table with Nautilus Shell Inlay
Located in Lisse, NL
enthousiast and you like to play the game of chess with family or friends then this table could be perfect for
Category
Early 20th Century British Victorian Game Tables
Materials
Olive, Satinwood, Walnut
Antique Nutwood and Burl Nutwood Tilt-Top Chess Table with Nautilus Shell Inlay
Located in Lisse, NL
enthousiast and you like to play the game of chess with family or friends then this table could be perfect for
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Game Tables
Materials
Olive, Satinwood, Walnut, Burl
Tessellated White Fossil Stone and Marble Game Table Console by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Springs, CA
play backgammon.
The 1970s chess game pieces are satin nickel and aged brass from Italy.
The game
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Game Tables
Materials
Stone, Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century English folkart Chess Set
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century Folkart chess set made from ebonised wood. and other natural materials The
Category
Vintage 1940s British Folk Art Game Boards
Materials
Ebony
Staunton Chess Set, circa 1930
By House of Staunton
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
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very good condition
The chess game is complete. Has all the pieces
King measures 9 cm high
Staunton
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
Marble Large Chess Set with Hand Carved Emerald Green Onyx Pieces 1950s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
carved green and white chess pieces.
The stone chess set game contains all its hand crafted onyx pieces
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Game Boards
Materials
Malachite, Onyx, Marble
Persian Backgammon and Chess Game Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Intricately inlaid handcrafted Persian backgammon and chess game box.
Handcrafted beautiful Middle
Category
20th Century Persian Moorish Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Turn of the Century Game Box
Chess, Checkers, Asalto, Lotto and Dominos
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful game box containing several games. All complete sets with a double game board, lotto
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Games
Materials
Bone, Wood
Chess Set with Crusader and Saracen Figures An interesting slant on the game
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Chess Set with Crusader and Saracen Figures
An interesting slant on the game of chess, these large
Category
Early 2000s Folk Art Games
Materials
Resin
Anglo-Indian Octagonal Mughal Moorish Chess Game Table with Inlay India
By Rajhastani
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Anglo-Indian octagonal Mughal Moorish chess game table with bone inlay.
Vintage fine and elegant
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Side Tables
Materials
Bone, Wood
Decorative Object Tower
s Chess from the 1960s
Located in bari, IT
Original decorative object depicting an element of the game of chess, the rook, 1960s production in
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Hand Carved Bone Chess Set Chinese Asian Art with Travel Board Game
Located in Greer, SC
Wonderful vintage hand carved bone chess set in fabulous condition. Perfect to put on a game table
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Other Games
Materials
Bone
Unique Chess Set in the Style of Frededrick Weinberg on Oversized Onyx Board
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful chess set in the style of Frederick Weinberg on an oversized onyx chessboard. The chess
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Onyx, Brass
1960s Giacometti Inspired Brutalist Bronze Chess Set
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Wonderful vintage 1960s era artisan handcrafted bronze Brutalist modernist chess set in the style
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Brutalist Games
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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
Vintage Marble Chess Board with Hand Carved Turquoise Onyx Pieces
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
with elaborately hand carved turquoise and white chess pieces
The stone chess set game contains all its
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Post-Modern Games
Materials
Marble, Stone, Onyx
19th Century Burmese Chess Set
Chinese Export Gilt
Lacquered Board
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A finely carved 19th century Burmese stained chess set, with a Chinese lacquered and gilt folded
Category
Antique 19th Century English Games
Materials
Natural Fiber, Pine
Antique Hand Turned and Quality Carved Boxwood Chess Pieces / Set
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size, complete and stylish chess pieces.
For the lovers of the game of chess we present
Category
Early 20th Century German Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Boxwood
Antique Hand-Turned and Quality Carved Boxwood Chess Pieces/Set
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size, complete and stylish chess pieces.
For the lovers of the game of chess we present
Category
Early 20th Century German Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Boxwood
32 Large Marble Chess Set Pieces Emerald Green and Onyx Pieces 1950
s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
elaborately hand carved onyx malachite green and white chess pieces.
The stone chess set game contains all its
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Malachite, Onyx, Marble
W. T. Pinney "Liberty" Club Chess Set in Original Box, circa 1940-1945
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a W. T. Pinney "Liberty" club chess set with its original cedar wood box. The chess
Category
Vintage 1940s American Games
Materials
Cedar
Irish Killarney Kerry Arbutus Wood Antique Chess Backgammon Games Board 19thCent
Located in Dublin, Ireland
proportions and folding rectangular shape, mid-19th century.
The main parquetry chess game area enclosed by
Category
Antique 19th Century Irish Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mahogany
Original Painting Lions Playing Chess in Jungle Surrealist Art, Gustavo Novoa
By Gustavo Novoa
Located in Surfside, FL
Lion and lioness playing chess, the game of kings, in a lush tropical jungle setting. "High Stakes
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Antique Hand-Turned and Quality Carved, Complete Set of Boxwood Chess Pieces
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size and stylish set of chess pieces.
For the lovers of the game of chess we present these
Category
Early 20th Century German Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Boxwood
Gli Scacchi by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini
Located in Wien, AT
Gli Scacchi side table by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia. The table is inspired by the game of chess
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Foam
Castle 18-02 Light by Jason Miller in Bronze with Smoked Glass
By Roll
Hill, Jason Miller
Located in Vancouver, BC
game of chess. The rook can jump any distance, yet it is restricted to moving orthogonally. Likewise
Category
2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
A Spring Landscape, Floris Jespers, Antwerp 1889 – 1965, Belgian, Signed
Located in Knokke, BE
Game of Chess” (1926), “Bonjour Ostend” (1927), “Salut”, “Messieurs” (1927).
In all his paintings
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Hand-carved Brown Alabaster Knight Horse Head Table Lamps, Nordiska Kompaniet
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Grythyttan, SE
table lamps, Nordiska Kompaniet, made in the 1970s.
The knight, an essential piece in the game of chess
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster
Fine Mid Century Game Table - Chess and Backgammon
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This lovely game table is of the finest design and materials. The featured inlaid top is a
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Terrazzo and Bronze Chess and Low Game Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
a chess board. The legs and frame are all bronze, displaying a great patina of age. The table can be
Category
Vintage 1950s American Arts and Crafts Game Tables
Materials
Bronze
Rare 1930s Karl Hagenauer Chess Set
By Karl Hagenauer
Located in Vienna, AT
A complete Hagenauer chess set (32 pieces ) there is also an fotograph of the chess game which was
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Games
Materials
Brass
19th Century Inlaid Walnut Game Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th century game table with inlaid marquetry. The top is a chess board game and opens up in a
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Game Tables
Materials
Brass
Carved Wood and Leather Chess Set
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This item is included in our massive moving sale at Off the Wall Antiques on Melrose. All items at the Melrose location are 50% off!
A very charming set of whimsical painted woode...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Game Boards
Materials
Wood
Feuding Farmers Carved Folk Art Chess Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
You have to love this! The table is hand painted on all surfaces, and all characters are hand carved and painted wood. The white woman holds a rolling pin, while her husband hold his...
Category
20th Century American Game Boards
Fine Gilt Metal Chess Set Andmarble Game Board by the Italian Visual Artist
By Giuseppe Vasari
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Designed by Giuseppe Vasari
Signed Vasari
Silvered and gilt metal
Chess board dimensions 23 3
Category
Vintage 1970s Sculptures and Carvings
Pair of Walnut Checkerboard or Chess Game Cube Ottomans, circa 1965
By Lane Furniture
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Pair of walnut checkerboard or chess game cube ottomans, circa 1965. Fully restored in showroom
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Naugahyde, Walnut
Vintage French Polished Iron Game Table Chess Board Top, circa 1900
Located in Houston, TX
vintage French chess board game tabletop was set in its place to create a fantastic game table. The chalky
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Side Tables
Materials
Steel
Folk Art Machinist Chess Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Funky and unusual folk art chess set made of various nuts, bolts and other industrial parts. Pieces
Category
Vintage 1960s American Games
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Check-Mate! Hand-Carved Marble and Granite Chess Set
Located in Westport, CT
Check-Mate! Hand-carved marble and granite chess Set." For the Mind" - It's The Holiday's! Whatever
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Hollywood Regency Games
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Granite
Anri Monsalvat "Cavalry and Indians" Carved Wooden Chess Set
By ANRI
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Anri of Italy created some of the finest hand-carved chess sets ever, and ours is no exception. The
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Native American Games
Materials
Wood
Chess Set and Backgammon Board on History of Australia Book Box
Located in Middleburg, VA
This amazing leather book box with magnificent color displays a chess board on one side and
Category
20th Century English Games
Pair of Marble Horse "Knight" Lamps
Located in TUJUNGA, CA
Pair of heavy carved marble horse lamps. Resembles the "Knight" from the game of chess. Custom
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
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- What does a chess clock do?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Chess clocks are used primarily to make sure that a player does not overly delay the game. By keeping track of the time spent for each player's move, the total time is tracked.
- 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.
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- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Boxwood is often used for chest pieces due to the properties of the wood. While it is a hard, dense wood that can hold up to wear and tear, boxwood is also simple to turn and carve, so it can be easily shaped into pawns, rooks and other pieces. In addition, the light color works well with white paint. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of chess sets.
- What is a carrom game board?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A Carrom game board is a board used to play the tabletop game, Carrom, of Indian origin. A Carrom board is a square smooth flat wooden checkerboard that can be 72cm to 74cm square. Each corner on this game board features a circular hole with a net that catches the game pieces. Shop Carrom boards and vintage game tables on 1stDibs.
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- 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.
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