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Selected by Elena Napoleone
Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.
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Vintage chessboard set from 1940–1950, made in Italy from onyx and black marble, with all 32 pieces hand-carved and in like-new condition.
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Elegant Vintage Onyx and Black Marble Chessboard - Entirely Handcrafted
Splendid complete vintage chess set, a perfect example of artistic craftsmanship in hard stone. This set is not just a game, but a refined mid-century decorative piece, ideal for collectors, chess enthusiasts, or lovers of vintage design.
Key Features
Premium Materials: The light-colored board and pieces are made of onyx (characterized by warm veined tones and a beautiful translucence when light passes through). The dark squares and the black pieces are in glossy black marble.
Complete Set (32/32): All pieces are present and hand-carved in a clean and elegant geometric style. Each piece is unique thanks to the natural veining of the stone.
Design: The chessboard is finished with a bold and elegant perimeter onyx frame that enhances its visual prominence.
Condition of the Item
Condition: Overall excellent vintage condition, with no structural cracks or evident chips on the main pieces (please refer to photos for close-up visual details).
Authenticity: The natural veining, slight color variations, and small irregularities of the stone are not defects but the mark of authentic artisanal craftsmanship and the uniqueness of the natural material.
Dimensions: chessboard 37 x 37 cm; king height 8 cm; base 3 x 3 cm
Total weight: 6 Kg
"Given the high weight and the fragility of the materials (marble and onyx), the item will be packed with maximum professional care (multi-layer bubble wrap and reinforced box) to guarantee 100% safe shipping."
Elegant Vintage Onyx and Black Marble Chessboard - Entirely Handcrafted
Splendid complete vintage chess set, a perfect example of artistic craftsmanship in hard stone. This set is not just a game, but a refined mid-century decorative piece, ideal for collectors, chess enthusiasts, or lovers of vintage design.
Key Features
Premium Materials: The light-colored board and pieces are made of onyx (characterized by warm veined tones and a beautiful translucence when light passes through). The dark squares and the black pieces are in glossy black marble.
Complete Set (32/32): All pieces are present and hand-carved in a clean and elegant geometric style. Each piece is unique thanks to the natural veining of the stone.
Design: The chessboard is finished with a bold and elegant perimeter onyx frame that enhances its visual prominence.
Condition of the Item
Condition: Overall excellent vintage condition, with no structural cracks or evident chips on the main pieces (please refer to photos for close-up visual details).
Authenticity: The natural veining, slight color variations, and small irregularities of the stone are not defects but the mark of authentic artisanal craftsmanship and the uniqueness of the natural material.
Dimensions: chessboard 37 x 37 cm; king height 8 cm; base 3 x 3 cm
Total weight: 6 Kg
"Given the high weight and the fragility of the materials (marble and onyx), the item will be packed with maximum professional care (multi-layer bubble wrap and reinforced box) to guarantee 100% safe shipping."
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Mint
Estimated period
1940-1950
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