Where is the oldest chess set?

Pieces 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?

A 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.

What is the name of the oldest European chess set?

The 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.

How do you identify vintage tea sets?

To identify vintage tea sets, first determine who the maker is. Locate the brand stamp or hallmark on one of the pieces. If you snap a photo with your smartphone or tablet, you can conduct a reverse image search to jump-start your research. By using trusted online resources, you can match the marking to the manufacturer's name and, from there, identify the pattern and age. Generally, a tea set must have been produced between 20 and 99 years ago to be considered vintage. For help with identification, seek out a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find a selection of vintage tea sets on 1stDibs.

Vintage Chess Set

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Giuseppe Vasari (1934-2005) Fine Gilt Metal Chess Set And Marble Game Board

$4,438

Large Mid-Century Modern Industrial Chess Set with 3D Polychrome Lucite Board

Located in Port Hope, ON

The pieces in this Mid-Century Modern Industrial style chess set are much larger than the

Category

1950s American Outsider Art Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Metal

Large Mid-Century Modern Industrial Chess Set with 3D Polychrome Lucite Board

$1,550

Austin Cox Chess Set for Alcoa

By Austin Enterprises

Located in Chicago, IL

agency Ketchum, McLeod & Grove. The game: Chess. In 1962, Austin Cox designed these sleek pieces which

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Aluminum

Austin Cox Chess Set for Alcoa

$1,495

American Midcentury, Hand Cast Polished, Limited Edition, Shah Mat Chess Set

Located in Port Hope, ON

This magnificent American midcentury "Shah Mat" (the original Persian name for chess) set is

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Bronze

American Midcentury, Hand Cast Polished, Limited Edition, Shah Mat Chess Set

$4,250

Vintage Chess Marble Set, 1970

By Gabriella Crespi

Located in LYON, FR

A vintage modern pink Algerian and white Carrara marble chess set. Complete set of 32 pieces

Category

1970s Italian Revival Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Carrara Marble, Griotte Marble

Vintage Chess Marble Set, 1970

$651

1970s Italian Marble and Onyx Chess Board Set

Located in Richmond, VA

Offered is a fabulous, 1970s Italian marble and onyx chess set. Set includes all pieces. Heavy

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Onyx, Marble

1970s Italian Marble and Onyx Chess Board Set

$495

Chess Lamps

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

. Due to them having lived outside and being played as part of a giant outdoor chess set in the

Category

1960s British Vintage Chess Set

Chess Lamps

$1,707

Vintage Game Table

Located in Chamblee, GA

for the backgammon board and storage room for the game pieces. The chess set is not included.

Category

20th Century American Other Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Game Table

$2,900

Vintage Drueke Multi-Game Set on a Mini Carry-On Bag

Located in Oakland Park, FL

and among their products were some outstanding examples of chess sets. They remain popular even today

Category

1990s American Adirondack Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Canvas, Plastic, Wood

Vintage Drueke Multi-Game Set on a Mini Carry-On Bag

$175

Rare Oak Parquet Side Table (Chess Table)- Set of 2

By France Søn, Poul Cadovius

Located in Mississauga, CA

-catching piece with clean lines and intricate attention to detail. This set will fit many interior designs

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Oak

Rare Oak Parquet Side Table (Chess Table)- Set of 2

$2,516

Handcrafted Miniature Ceremonial Game Chamber by Stephen Mark Paulsen

By Stephen Mark Paulsen

Located in Denton, MD

large vessels, two chess sets, one hanging and one as a table and another special game set along with an

Category

1980s American American Craftsman Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Gold Leaf

Handcrafted Miniature Ceremonial Game Chamber by Stephen Mark Paulsen

$2,800

Machine Age Hand Lathed Aluminium And Brass Chess Pieces Set c1940s

Located in Gravesend, GB

Vintage Aluminium and Brass Chess Pieces From around 1940s

Category

1940s Vintage Chess Set

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Machine Age Hand Lathed Aluminium And Brass Chess Pieces Set c1940s

$676

Lucite Chess Game Set by Michel Dumas on a Metal Board

By Michel Dumas

Located in Staphorst, NL

Seventies design chess game. Designer: Michel Dumas. Manufacturer: Michel Dumas Creations

Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chess Set

Lucite Chess Game Set by Michel Dumas on a Metal Board

$1,650

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Vintage Chess Set For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage chess set for your home. Each vintage chess set for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and plastic. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage chess set, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage chess set made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. A well-made vintage chess set has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Michael Graves (b.1934), Austin Enterprises and Austin E. Cox are consistently popular.

How Much is a Vintage Chess Set?

Prices for a vintage chess set can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $90 and can go as high as $125,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,700.

Questions About Vintage Chess Set

Where is the oldest chess set?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Pieces 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 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A 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.
What is the name of the oldest European chess set?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
The 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.
How do you identify vintage tea sets?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
To identify vintage tea sets, first determine who the maker is. Locate the brand stamp or hallmark on one of the pieces. If you snap a photo with your smartphone or tablet, you can conduct a reverse image search to jump-start your research. By using trusted online resources, you can match the marking to the manufacturer's name and, from there, identify the pattern and age. Generally, a tea set must have been produced between 20 and 99 years ago to be considered vintage. For help with identification, seek out a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find a selection of vintage tea sets on 1stDibs.