| 203 |  | OOAK artisan Alice through the Looking Glass Chess Set / Alice in Wonderland
OOAK, Wonderful, hand made and painted Chess set by American artist Skylar Baldino from New York. The characters are based on the novel "Alice in Wonderland", published by Lewis Carroll in 1865. Alice visits a fantasy world populated by peculiar creatures. The main characters in the Chess set, who (more...)
 enlarge | Set | Composite | USA | Yes | 4.5 |
| 429 |  | OOAK artisan Chess set - Copper, Brass, Wood by Andrzej Nowakowscy
A wonderful hand made chess set by Magda and Andrzej Nowakowscy of Warsaw Poland in 1977. The two camps represent Medieval-Viking figures. One side in copper, the other side in brass. Each piece is made of Brass and Copper and elaborated in details with decorative materials as needed. The 19" x 19" (more...)
enlarge | Set | Brass-Copper-Bronze | Poland | No | 7.25 |
| 422 |  | OOAK Artisan clay Denmark Monarchy chess set
Pieces marked Design Kobaek, Made in Denmark (Kobaek Strand?). Sold
enlarge | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | Denmark | No | 3.5 |
| 306 |  | OOAK Beautiful, Cowboys-Indians Chess set
Hand carved pieces, hand carved accents and features then hand painted chess Set. Beautifully done in lively colors and imaginative figures.
enlarge | Set | Wood | USA | No | 5.75 |
| 957 |  | OOAK Charming Ceramics Chess Set
A charming, whimsical chess set made and glazed in ceramics(?) and metal inserts for various components such as the soldier s spears and castle gates. One side black the other white, the pieces are meticulously handmade and painted and additionally decorated with gold accent. The set is not signed a (more...)
enlarge | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | France | Yes | 3 |
| 920 |  | OOAK Chess set by French artist Michel Laude, Stunning.
Michel Laude is a well known french artist and sculptor since 1968 he has been working with Pewter.
He is known for his humorous metal figures, composed of metal parts that have been welded together to create a solid piece.
This Chess set is one of his early works, hand sculptured in extreme (more...)
enlarge | Set | Metal | France | No | 7 |
| 332 |  | OOAK Chess Set by Hans Frank 1945
Very large pieces, hand carved in two contrasting-colored woods. In custom, two levels wooden box with hidden shelf. The artist s name is carved into the lid as well as an image of the city s coat of arms. The pieces are marked in German by the artist:
HANS FRANK
Bildhauer (Sculptor)
Burghouse (more...)
enlarge | Set | Wood | Germany | Yes | 4.5 |
| 403 |  | OOAK Creative, Stunning Western Chess set made of Corn husk
Vintage Chess Set made of Corn Husk and other common materials such as wood, wool, metal, etc. Amazing art depicting characters from the West, possibly South America in daily life depiction. Each is individually made - Landlord for king, dancers for queens, various religious characters for bishops, (more...)
enlarge | Set | Wood | | No | 0 |
| 297 |  | OOAK Designer Ches set i custom furniture
Designer chess game by Ralf (Kepmi) Kepnik and Antonio La Cirignola. It is a complete piece of furniture-engineering-art comprising all components. Made of unidentified processed wood ("Chipboard"). Unique design of the chess pieces. Ultra-modern design of the pieces yet easy resemblance to the fami (more...)
enlarge | Set | Wood | Germany | No | 3 |
| 223 |  | OOAK Hand carved Elk antlers chess set
Hand carved - natural Elk horns. Fantastic, creative, and most artistic chess set made of symmetrical pair of Elk antlers. Facial expressions and other features are hand carved into the natural curves of the horn.
enlarge | Set | Horn-Antler | Canada | No | 7 |
| 368 |  | OOAK Hand made Carbon Steel vs Copper artisan Chess Set
OOAK, The first Chess set ever hand made by welder-artist (and Chess Player herself), Forged in Fire, Nina Siviero from Kilgore Texas. One side made of Carbon-Steel the other Copper. Copper has a very high conductive strength and is difficult to weld. Steel is easier to weld but is also more susce (more...)
enlarge | Set | Metal | USA | Yes | 3.125 |
| 391 |  | OOAK Hand made geeky Chess Set "Tentacles"
OOAK Chess set by Laura St. Peter from Roseville, Michigan. This "Geeky" hand sculpted Chess set is Charming, colorful and each piece unique. Suitable for display (and even for play). Sale.
enlarge | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | USA | Yes | 2.25 |
| 775 | | OOAK Japanese Cargo Ships Chess Sets
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines maritime nautical cargo ship chess set. Commercial Liners. Each piece is marked with the chess figure and represents a ship in the fleet of this Japanese company. Mitsui O.S.K. is one of the largest cargo ship shipping companies in the world. Limited number of sets made by this c (more...) | Set | Metal | Japan | No | 0 |
| 959 |  | OOAK Lucite towers chess set
Fantastic chess set made of layered Lucite rings mounted on central metal shaft, white on one side black for the other. These beautiful chess pieces are made from a very thick (~1/2") Lucite by cutting round disks using precision laser. The horse head is further elongated. Each piece is assembled by (more...)
enlarge | Set | Lucite-Acrylic | USA | No | 3.75 |
| 645 |  | OOAK Martians Chess Set Space Aliens Chess Pieces
OOAK, artisan made, Aliens Chess Set - hand by by a Californian artist. The beautiful pieces are individually hand made using polymer clay then meticulously painted to add fantastic out-of-space impression. A one of a kind, fantastic chess set. 2021. Available.
enlarge | Set | Composite | USA | Yes | 6 |
| 430 |  | OOAK Painted Rocks Chess Set
This Chess set is the creation of New Jersey rock artist Tracey Banach. The process starts by selecting sorting and sizing the proper natural rocks. Each is then primed and a base color coating is applied. This is followed by meticulously hand painting, marking and decorating each chess piece. Final (more...)
enlarge | Set | Marble-Onyx-Stone | USA | No | 1.25 |
| 315 |  | OOAK Rare hand crafted stained glass art chess set
This set is a fantastic work of art, signed-marked Meg & Vic. Painstakingly cut glass in charming colors then embellished and fired in the kiln to high temperature until the glass fuses to form amazing shapes and forms. Then, the glass pieces are mounted on custom made pedestal-bases. A matching boa (more...)
enlarge | Set | Glass-Crystal | | No | 4 |
| 347 |  | OOAK superbly crafted Chess Set
This extraordinary Non-Traditional chess set was meticulously crafted of 436 individual machined solid Brass and Acrylic segments, using "old school" machine shop theories, principals, and practices. No CNC or computerized equipment were involved. Heavy and elaborate set. All bases are felt protecte (more...)
enlarge | Set | Brass-Copper-Bronze | USA | Yes | 4.5 |
| 379 |  | OOAK Vintage artisan stunning Chess Set
Imaginative mid-century work by American artist from Sheffield Massachusetts(?) representing iconic figures of historic and art importance.
This very unique and rare chess set is truly thirty two sculptures with erotic(?) emphasis. The pieces are hand crafted and have a somewhat grotesque look and (more...)
enlarge | Set | Brass-Copper-Bronze | USA | No | 0 |
| 869 |  | OOAK Vintage Hand Carved Antlers Chess Set
Fantastic Chess Set. Hand Carved from Deer / Elk antlers with accent carved of Bone, possibly Ivory. Likely Central European carving. Sold
enlarge | Set | Horn-Antler | | No | 5 |
| 382 |  | OOAK Vintage Nautical Chess Set
Hand made and painted chess set, likely from England. One side represents the outlaws, Sea Pirates and the other her majesty forces. Meticulously painted in lively colors and details, each pieces is signed (APZ or ARZ) and the major pieces dated "77" (1977?). Sale.
enlarge | Set | Composite | England | Yes | 2.125 |
| 864 |  | OOAK Whimsical Artisan Chess set - Career Occupations
Hand made in clay and embellished. Each piece signed by the artist. This set represents various professions and occupations from everyday life. King = Surgeon; Queen = Traveler/shopper; Bishop = Lawer; Knight = Scientist; Rooks = Accountant/Secretary; Pawns = Policeman, Tennis Player, Realtor, Stude (more...)
enlarge | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | USA | No | 6.5 |
| 671 |  | OOAK Wire Chess set with beautiful tops and bases
One of a kind Heavy Wire center Chess set with beautiful top and base.
enlarge | Set | Composite | | No | 0 |
| 324 |  | OOAK Wow, Artisan chess set
Made by Polish artist Robert Borowski, Wroclaw,
Poland this is a theme Chess set - End of Times. This set is made of scrap metals, adornments, a lot of imagination and extreme creativity. The bases are made of Polish coins, which are also used a weights to provide support for the pieces. A matching (more...)
enlarge | Set | Metal | Poland | Yes | 3.5 |
| 381 |  | OOAK Wow, Artisan chess set
Made by Polish artist Robert Borowski, Wroclaw,
Poland this is a theme Chess set - The Druids. This set is made of scrap metals, adornments, a lot of imagination and extreme creativity. The bases are made of Polish coins, which are also used a weights to provide support for the pieces. A matching (more...)
enlarge | Set | Metal | Poland | No | 3.5 |
| 868 |  | OOAK, beautiful, hand made Chess set - Surfing USA
Artisan made unique and beautiful Chess Set. All figures of beach goers and surfers. Fantastic. Sold
enlarge | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | USA | No | 0 |
| 319 |  | OOAK. Superb American Indian tribal Chess Set
American Indian Tribal Chess set using Hopi and Zuni inspired Kachina chessmen dolls. Outstanding details carved in stone and embellished with semi-precious stones of traditional Native American Indian (Navajo). Handcrafted by American Indian artisans of the Southwest using materials indigenous to t (more...)
enlarge | Set | Marble-Onyx-Stone | USA | Yes | 2.25 |
| 638 |  | OOK Dogs and Cats Hand Made Chess Set
Handmade one of a kind chess set made of clay available to prisoners. Great conversation piece and gift for the dog or cat or chess collector. Sold.
enlarge | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | USA | No | 0 |
| 669 |  | OOK. Wow. American Indian tribes Chess Set
Outstanding details. Fantastic theme. Like mini Kachina dolls. Marvelous painting, colorful, very imaginative, Multi-media (glass, feathers, yarn, rhinestones, Chess pieces. Teepees decorated with American Indian typical colors and themes, including "actual" supporting posts. Each pieces is holding (more...)
enlarge | Set | Composite | USA | No | 2.25 |
| 858 |  | Original Chess Set art made of processed bread
Very original Chess Set hand made by a prisoner-artist in Russian jail using materials available mainly wood, bread then meticulously painted in lively acrylic colors. Almost caricature style, the two camps represent fully uniformed army / guards units. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Composite | Russia | Yes | 4 |
| 811 |  | Original exclusive handmade chess set made of USSR vintage coins
Original exclusive handmade chess set made of USSR vintage coins - KOPEKS, various denominations. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Metal | Russia | Yes | 0 |
| 651 |  | Ornate Ivory/Amber-like Chess Set
Very ornate and beautiful chess set including playing board with storage, all well crafted with great attention to minute details. The pieces are thoughtfully painted, the center of the pieces is amber-like/translucent and some pieces are decorated with red gems. Similar theme was applied to decorat (more...)
enlarge | Set | Composite | | No | 6 |
| 675 |  | Outstanding American Indian Kachina Dolls Chess set
Handcrafted by American Indians artists of the Southwest using materials indigenous to that area, mainly carved of roots of the cotton-tree. Using Hopi and Zuni inspired Kachina doll chessmen and a Navajo sand painted chessboard. Fantastic, OOAK origin. Faithfully reflects important aspects of the l (more...)
enlarge | Set | Wood | USA | No | 6.5 |
| 595 |  | Outstanding Custom Walnut & Oak Chess Set
Custom Walnut & Oak Chess Set, a la Bauhous concept/style - simple design, each piece shape represents its move, solid craftsmanship. Custom board / storage box made of over 0.5" thick individual Walnut & Oak squares too. King in a shape of Cross, eight-sided Queen, six-sided "diagonal" bishops, "L" (more...)
enlarge | Set | Wood | | No | 2.75 |
| 463 |  | Outstanding hand carved & painted bone Chess set
Likely Mexican, bone, 1980s. Large, Outstanding carving and hand painted. Extreme accuracy and quality - almost looks like machine made. Excellent condition, only visible is a crack to the base on one queen, almost invisible. Laminated and decorated storage box / board 17.5" x 17.5" x 4.5" tall. Pad (more...)
enlarge | Set | Bone | Mexico | No | 5.375 |
| 659 |  | Outstanding Minimalistic Olive Wood Chess Set circa 1950
Pieces are weighted and felted. In original box. Folder board / storage included. Excellent condition. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Wood | Israel | Yes | 3.375 |
| 560 |  | Outstanding Modernistic Chess Set in beautiful inlayed box
Large size. Weighted. Incredible precision. Heavy, solid wood. Great feel and touch. Possibly 1960s by artist Svenhugo Karisson. Possibly rosewood and oak. Excellent condition. Board doubles up as storage box, felted with special lock mechanism and pedestals to raise the board off the table. All, pi (more...)
enlarge | Set | Wood | Denmark | No | 3.875 |
| 770 |  | Outstanding Murano Glass Chess set
Hand made in Italy. Murano glass Amazing orange and cobalt blue colors in spectacular design. Purchased in Venice in 2001. Sold.
enlarge | Set | Glass-Crystal | Italy | No | 0 |
| 570 |  | Outstanding Vikings-Irish wooden Chess Set
At the end of the eights century, the first Viking raiders appeared in Irish waters. This set may have been made to reflect on the period of several centuries, during which the Viking performed hit-and-run attacks on coastal targets of the Celtic regions. Beautiful, minimal yet expressive and powerf (more...)
enlarge | Set | Wood | Ireland | No | 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 | Yes | 4.375 |
| 337 | | Outstanding Vintage Hand Caved Zombies Chess set
Vintage, artisan hand carved Chess set. Origin unknown. Each individually sculpted piece is unique and features rough look and scary piercing looking eyes.
Pieces are in excellent condition. 2021. Sale. | Set | Wood | | Yes | 5.5 |
| 842 |  | Outstanding Vintage Zombies Chess set
Vintage Mexican folk art chess set shown in the corresponding images. This set was made of glazed clay in a modernist/expressionist/surrealist style in the early 20th century. Each individually sculpted piece is unique and features extreme glazed details.
Pieces are in excellent condition. All fo (more...)
enlarge | Set | Porcelain-Ceramics | Mexico | No | 5 |
| 608 |  | Outstanding, Vintage, Bakelite Chess Set in custom storage box
Charming Maroon and Butterscotch Bakelite chess set in original, custom, plastic-leather green box. Pieces placed in custom bases then top closes to keep everything in place. Made of single, solid Bakelite piece and not threaded/screwed together parts. Outstanding, charming set in perfect condition (more...)
enlarge | Set | Bakelite-Plastic | | No | 3.25 |
| 407 |  | Painted Composite Hand Made Cavemen Chess set
OOAK. Beautiful. Modeled as cavemen. Kings with clubs; Bishops with spears; Knights as Dinosaurs; Rooks as rocky turrets; Pawns with axes. Wooden bases The bases inscribed intrinsically 79. Available. Ref Christies Catalog Sep 20, 2006 lot 196 | Set | Composite | Italy | No | 0 |
| 939 | | Pewter Dinosaur fossil chess set
Dinosaur fossil chess set, with playing pieces sculpted based on the fossilized skulls of dinosaurs from the Triassic, Jurassic and cretaceous periods. The sculpts are based on a small plinth which displays the name of the dinosaur being represented by the piece.
The set, made from lead free pewter (more...) | Set | Metal | England | Yes | 2 |
| 561 |  | Plastic, weighted Medieval Chess Set
Sale.
enlarge | Set | Bakelite-Plastic | USA | Yes | 4 |
| 961 |  | Precision made metal pipes chess set - Hilippi
Artistic chess set made of round metal, pipes-like, in extreme precision. Likely aluminum, one side black the other natural aluminum. In original box including matching board. 2022. Sold.
enlarge | Set | Metal | Germany | No | 2.5 |
| 933 |  | Punjab Style, travel, Bone Set early 1900s
Hand carved in bone Chess pieces, Punjab style in matching box. Very detailed and beautiful carving of an early, small, travel chess set. Bone inlay period box. Sale. 2021.
enlarge | Set | Bone | India | Yes | 3 |
| 862 |  | Purple Amythest and Amber Borosilicate Chess Set
Boro glass chess set. Stunning beauty. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Glass-Crystal | USA | Yes | 2.5 |
| 317 |  | Rare 1980s Partha Pewter / Rawcliffe Chess set
Vintage Rawcliffe Pewter Medieval Fantasy Chess set. One side the Wizard world the other the underworld (?). Swarovski Crystal on all the Wizard side pieces in stunning colors (yellow and Purple). Pieces marked on the bottom - Radcliff Pewter 1985, 1987, PP nnn, etc. 2023. Sale.
enlarge | Set | Metal | USA | Yes | 2.25 |
