| 980 |  | OOAK Vintage Hand carved Caribou antler chess set
Beautiful 1980s hand carved chess set. Carved by first nations carver Jim Thunder out of caribou antler. This is clearly shown in the cutout section of the pieces, where the organic soft material is sandwiched within the hard outer "skin" of the antler. Excellent condition commensurate with age. A (more...)
 enlarge | Set | Horn-Antler | Canada | Yes | 2 |
| 978 |  | Stunning Isamu Noguchi Chess Set
Superb Reproduction of an unbelievable modernistic design Chess Set form 1944 by Japanese-American sculptor Isamu Noguchi. Foldable board Perspex-plexiglass 22" x 24". For Sale. 2024.
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enlarge | Set | Lucite-Acrylic | Switzerland | Yes | 3 |
| 977 |  | Charming "toy soldiers" wooden chess set
Rare, unique, vintage wooden chess set. Handmade, the two sides are of contrasting colors woods light and dark. The features of the individual pieces are further adorned with cuts of faux leather, in wonderful shapes and colors. Origin unknown - Scandinavia? Russia?, Italy?. 2024. Sale
enlarge | Set | Wood | | Yes | 4 |
| 976 |  | Chess Set by Gert Jan Slottboom
Chess Set Made by Duch artist (and chess enthusiast?) Gert Jan Slottboom. Outstanding, Minimalist, Art Deco design in Green and black, with metal spikes to represent the familiar pieces. Major pieces are signed. Original Box with signed label included. 2024.
enlarge | Set | Multi-Media | The Netherlands | No | 3.75 |
| 975 |  | Vintage Artisan sparkplugs Chess set
Beautifull, handmade Artisan made chess set. Each piece is constructed around automotive Spark plug core then building and welding other metal elements to shape the individual pieces. 2024. Sale
enlarge | Set | Metal | | Yes | 4.25 |
| 974 |  | Vintage Figural Chess Set from Venezuela
OOAK, Charming, handmade. Pieces represent two tribal figures in local customs. Even the cactus plants (Rooks) are different. 2024. Sold.
enlarge | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | Venezuela | No | 5.25 |
| 973 |  | Vintage, OOAK, Artisan made, Yemenite figural beautiful Chess Set from Israel
OOAK, mid-century charming chess set made with love using multimedia materials such as cloth, gypsum, gemstones, metal ornaments. Handmade and painted. Each piece molded and has a unique expression with biblical motif. Signed by the artist Naomi. 2024. Sold.
enlarge | Set | Multi-Media | Israel | No | 6.5 |
| 972 |  | Vintage, OOAK Chess Set and Board from Africa
OOAK, vintage, unique, chess set hand-made by African artist likely from Zambia. Beautifully featured crafted pieces inspired by African style. The pieces and the board are all made using indigenous materials such as sack-cloths, metal wires, wood, bamboo and feathers of unknown birds. It is meticul (more...)
enlarge | Set | Multi-Media | Africa | No | 4 |
| 971 |  | Unique, Swan Lake Chess set
English Swan Lake Chess Set, Studio Anne Carlton, Hull England. Chess figures are felted and cast from a polyresin crushed stone composite. in amazing details. 2024. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Composite | England | Yes | 3.75 |
| 970 |  | Stunning, Rare, Bali Dancers Chess Set
Multimedia - wood, cloth, gemstones, moving arms. Javanese Wayang tradition. Wayang Kulit (Golek ) is a traditional form of puppet-shadow play originally found in the cultures of Java and Bali in Indonesia. This set includes figures from the
Hindu epic poem Mahabharata, Battle of Kurukshetra. The (more...)
enlarge | Set | Multi-Media | Bali | Yes | 8 |
| 969 |  | Handmade, artisan, charming, British police Chess Set
Handmade and painted. High quality porcelain. Sale. 2024
enlarge | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | England | Yes | 3.5 |
| 932 |  | Harry Potter Quidditch Chess Set
The Noble Collection, Harry Potter Quidditch Chess Set. TM Warner Brothers Inc. From the description -
A unique and striking chess set that allows players to choose their favorite Hogwarts House as their team. Play Gryffindor vs. Slytherin or Hufflepuff vs. Ravenclaw or any combination. All playin (more...)
enlarge | Set | Metal | USA | No | 2.5 |
| 909 |  | Vintage wooden chess set from Java-Bali
Indonesian Polychrome Carved Wood, Large Figural chess set. Java-Bali 20th century. Modeled as various deities. Pieces beautifully carved in details and painted. Board-Table meticulously carved and stained with removable legs. 2024. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Wood | Bali | Yes | 5 |
| 706 |  | Rare, Vintage Wooden Don Quixote Theme Chess Set
A theme chess set based on the classic book Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes. Made of Wood,
beautifully hand-crafted. 2024. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Wood | Spain | Yes | 4 |
| 644 |  | Outstanding Vintage Chess Set from Italy
Rare, Vintage 32 Piece Chess set from Firenze, Italy. Composed of silver and gold tone metals. Figural pieces in outstanding, delicate, detailed and beautiful designs. In original Mahogany wooden storage-display box lined with fitted black velvet for the pieces. Box is marked with half-sliced queen (more...)
enlarge | Set | Metal | Italy | No | 4.375 |
| 613 |  | Rare, Vintage Don Quixote Theme Chess Set
A theme chess set based on the classic book Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes. Made of crushed marble then molded and beautifully hand-painted. Sale. 2024
enlarge | Set | Marble-Onyx-Stone | Spain | Yes | 5.5 |
| 514 |  | Beautiful Vintage Chinese Ivory Chess Set
Chinese, pre-ban, ivory chess set. Hand carved in extreme details. Clear Shreger lines visible. Perfect-Mint condition. Box/board size 16"x16"x3" high when closed. Unique features to note: Unique images of the kings, queens and bishops of opposing camps; Two styles bishops of each camp; Thoughtful c (more...)
enlarge | Set | Ivory | China | No | 3 |
| 408 |  | Vintage Lucite Chess Set by Charles Hollis Jones
One of the most beautiful and amazing vintage Chess sets by Charles Hollis Jones - famous artist-designer from the 70s. Each piece is hand sculpted and is not exact. The colors change from every angle and is just a beautiful set. An original custom Lucite storage and a later matching board complete (more...)
enlarge | Set | Lucite-Acrylic | USA | Yes | 0 |
| 338 |  | Keith Haring Chess Set
MoMA Exclusive chess set with pieces adapted from some of Harings most beloved works. A cheerful set shaped after sketches that will be instantly recognizable to anyone familiar with the artist, the Keith Haring Chess Set features pawns made of Harings barking dogs and castles shaped like men with t (more...)
enlarge | Set | Wood | USA | Yes | 2.5 |
| 279 |  | Large Cast Bronze/Brass Minoan Ancient Greek Chess Set
Rare. 1968. Handmade, signed by Greek artist Christopher Sclavenitis in the Minoan styles of figures, tradition of work of art. Brass/Bronze. Pieces are marked "Greece". Stylish pigures. One side with minotaurs, the other Roosters for pawns. With added beautifully matching original brass board with (more...)
enlarge | Set | Brass-Copper-Bronze | Greece | No | 6 |
| 204 |  | Vintage Don Quixote Theme Chess Set
A theme chess set based on the classic book Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes. Beautiful. Metals pieces on wooden Pedestals. 2024. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Metal | Spain | Yes | 4.75 |
| 200 |  | Midcentury Ivory Chess set
Beautiful Hang On Ivory Factory brand, Hong Kong, chess set. Beautiful, precision carving Ivory, "Skinny" Staunton Design. One side natural color the other stained black. In original padded display box, which opens into an approx. 14" x 14" playing board. Shreger lines visible. All in excellent con (more...)
enlarge | Set | Ivory | China | Yes | 3 |
| 189 |  | Beautiful Don Quixote Theme Chess Set
A theme chess set based on the classic book Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes. Beautiful. Metals pieces in a superb, fitted box decorated all around with raised images-themes from the tale and marked "ESPANA". 2024. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Metal | Spain | Yes | 2 |
| 185 |  | Charming Vintage Modernist Lucite Chess set
Charming Chess set in Bright Yellow and light Blue with matching beautiful, etched squares board. Sale. 2024.
enlarge | Set | Lucite-Acrylic | | Yes | 2.25 |
| 183 |  | Sticks by Sarah Grant Custom Hand Made Game Table and Sports Chess set
Custom Sticks by Sarah Grant, Football-theme Chess game table and pieces. This unique OOAK set was custom built to reflect the rivalry between two prestigious schools UCLA and USC, dressed in the traditional uniforms. Football themed messages engraved all around the table: "V-I-C-T-O-R-Y, do we have (more...)
enlarge | Set | Wood | USA | Yes | 4.5 |
| 182 |  | Stunning midcentury chess set by Sheila Zina
Fantastic Chess set signed by artisan Sheila Zina. Multimedia primarily Lucite-Acrylic with Metal sculpturing, in stunning Bright Green and Orange. Likely inspired by the work of Charles Hollis Jones. Complimented with a matching board in thematic Toulouse-Lautrec style board approx. 16.75" x 16.75" (more...)
enlarge | Set | Lucite-Acrylic | USA | Yes | 7 |
| 180 |  | research Large Unique Gaudi Chess Set. Outstanding
Rare, limited edition Gaudi chess set, one of the best and largest made. Stunning beauty. Modeled after genius Gaudi architectural theme present in Barcelona. Themes from Barcelona building tops, chimneys and ventilations of the Palacio, Casa Mila (La Pedrera), Casa Vicens, Parque Guell, La Sagrada (more...)
enlarge | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | Spain | Yes | 8 |
| 179 | | research French RĂ©gence Style Faience Chessmen
A French Regence style Faience Chess Set. Made of faience, a fine form of glazed pottery, in Rouen, early 20th century. Sale. 2024. | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | France | Yes | 4.25 |
| 178 |  | Imagery of Chess - chess set model by Max Ernst
"On December 12, 1944, The Imagery of Chess opened at the Julien Levy Gallery in New York City on the 4th floor of a townhouse at 42 East 57th Street. Conceived by the Dadaist and chess master Marcel Duchamp, gallery owner Julien Levy, and Dadaist and Surrealist Max Ernst, the exhibition brought tog (more...)
enlarge | Set | Wood | | No | 5.25 |
| 177 |  | Handmade, artisan, charming, S. American figures Chess Set
Vintage, beautiful, artisan chess set handmade of clay-ceramics, fired and painted. One side red-clay the other black. Ornate details, traditional characters. 2024. Excellent Condition. Sold..
enlarge | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | Ecuador | No | 5.25 |
| 176 |  | Rare, Vintage, artisan, hand carved Tribal Wooden Chess Set
Philippine Bontoc & Ifugao Tribals Wooden Chess Set. Rare and beautifully carved dark and light Ebony wood aka ironwood. The Bontoc tribe live in the mountains and were feared as head-hunters. The Ifagao believe in rice god and other deities. The set was carved by Josef Blas around 1972. On the ligh (more...)
enlarge | Set | Wood | Philippines | No | 0 |
| 163 |  | OOAK Vintage artisan Wild West theme Chess set
Stunning beauty, originality and details chess set by artist Leigh Aldrich. Each piece is signed by the artist on the underside of the wood bases and dated 1996.
The figures are made of sculptured Bronze, sized and mounted on driftwood. The dark pieces model Native Americans (Indians) hunters wh (more...)
enlarge | Set | Brass-Copper-Bronze | USA | No | 4 |
| 162 |  | progress Antique hand carved chess set
Hand carved in bone, one side natural color the other stained red. Likely England. 2024. Sold.
enlarge | Set | Bone | | No | 3.25 |
| 158 |  | Charming "Black and White" Chess Set
Vintage 1960, hand carved and heavily painted figural chess set. European, likely from Spain, possibly Germany. Excellent condition, very tiny paint loss. Light side "Bavarian" figures; Dark Side African. Both with typical, differentiated costumes and figures. May represent Spaniards vs. Moors but w (more...)
enlarge | Set | Wood | Spain | Yes | 3.25 |
| 157 |  | Antique Staunton design Chess Set w/"chunky" knight
2024. Sold.
enlarge | Set | Ivory | | No | 4 |
| 156 |  | Antique Open-Nuremberg Ornate Chess Set
Highly ornate and intricate carving; K & Q with nice ribbing mid-section, unusual Rooks with crosses. The set is in excellent original condition. Early 1900. Sometimes these sets are confused with English Barleycorn sets. 2024. For Sale.
enlarge | Set | Bone | Germany | Yes | 3.75 |
| 153 |  | Stunning Vintage Silvered Ivory Chess Set
A beautifully carved, unique Chess set. Ornate pieces carved all around. Bust Knights as half horses, front legs and heads. The light pieces are polished natural material while the dark pieces are first coated black mixed with silver and then carved to expose the natural material to accomplish stunn (more...)
enlarge | Set | Ivory | India | Yes | 3.25 |
| 152 |  | Rare Metal wire chess set and board in beautiful package
Rare and beautiful, artistic Chess set from Africa. The chess pieces are made of metal wires in two colors. One side black wire the other galvanized. Very artistic and requires significant effort and artistic imagination to create the individual pieces, many of which are doubly wired and accented wi (more...)
enlarge | Set | Metal | Africa | Yes | 2.5 |
