Chess set - Marble
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Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.
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Vintage Italian marble chessboard dating from the 1970s–1980s, with a black veined marble playing surface and light-onice squares on a Carrara white marble base, 45 × 45 cm, weighing about 9.15 kg, complete with 32 wooden pawns (not coeval) and in overall good condition apart from a small localized corner chip.
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Grande Vintage Marble Chessboard in Black Marble and Onyx – Base in Carrara White Marble – Italy, 1970s/1980s
Important and scenographic vintage Italian chessboard, datable to the 1970s/1980s, of exceptionally generous dimensions and crafted with a refined combination of heavily veined black marble and light onyx, mounted on a solid Carrara white marble lower slab.
The board is certainly the most captivating element: the black marble features a spectacular natural grain of light, almost golden veining, crossing both the squares and the wide peripheral border. The onyx squares, characterized by different transparencies and very light greenish shades, create an elegant and unique contrast.
It is precisely the natural color variations, veining, and inclusions of the stones that make the top a unique piece, impossible to replicate identically.
The dimensions of about 45 × 45 cm and especially the substantial weight of 9.150 kg immediately give the sense of an important, solid object with a strong presence. Each square measures about 4.5 × 4.5 cm.
The chessboard comes with 32 wooden pieces in natural and dark brown tones. The piece set is not contemporaneous with the chessboard and is provided to complete the ensemble.
Dimensions: 45 × 45 cm
Squares: 4.5 × 4.5 cm
Weight: about 9.150 kg
Era: 1970s/1980s
Origin: Italy
Materials: black marble, onyx and Carrara white marble
Pawns: complete wooden set, not contemporaneous
The chessboard is in generally excellent condition consistent with its age and the nature of the materials. A small localized chip is noted on one corner, well documented in the detailed photographs and barely noticeable in overall view. Also present are the natural veining, inclusions, and characteristics typical of the stones used, not to be confused with defects.
More than just a game set, it is a genuine decorative and vintage design object, ideal as a focal element on a large living room table, in a study, a library, or in a contemporary and refined interior. The significant dimensions and the beauty of the stones give it an almost sculptural presence.
Photos are an integral part of the description and document accurately the materials, conditions, and features of the item.
Ankerior specializes in professional packing and handling of artworks and valuable, delicate objects, with specialized training at Palazzo Spinelli in Florence. Given the weight of over 9 kg and the stone nature of the object, the chessboard will be packed with particular care and protection for transport.
Seller's Story
Ankerior is an Italian brand dedicated to the search and selection of works of art, antiques, design and collectible objects of extraordinary historical, artistic and aesthetic interest. Each object is selected according to strict criteria of authenticity, quality and value, privileging artifacts capable of conveying character, elegance and uniqueness to the most refined environments. Each shipment is prepared with the utmost care, through professional packing techniques, so that every piece reaches its new owner in excellent condition, fully respecting its value and its history.
ANKERIOR - Extraordinary interiors begin with extraordinary objects.
Translated by Google TranslateGrande Vintage Marble Chessboard in Black Marble and Onyx – Base in Carrara White Marble – Italy, 1970s/1980s
Important and scenographic vintage Italian chessboard, datable to the 1970s/1980s, of exceptionally generous dimensions and crafted with a refined combination of heavily veined black marble and light onyx, mounted on a solid Carrara white marble lower slab.
The board is certainly the most captivating element: the black marble features a spectacular natural grain of light, almost golden veining, crossing both the squares and the wide peripheral border. The onyx squares, characterized by different transparencies and very light greenish shades, create an elegant and unique contrast.
It is precisely the natural color variations, veining, and inclusions of the stones that make the top a unique piece, impossible to replicate identically.
The dimensions of about 45 × 45 cm and especially the substantial weight of 9.150 kg immediately give the sense of an important, solid object with a strong presence. Each square measures about 4.5 × 4.5 cm.
The chessboard comes with 32 wooden pieces in natural and dark brown tones. The piece set is not contemporaneous with the chessboard and is provided to complete the ensemble.
Dimensions: 45 × 45 cm
Squares: 4.5 × 4.5 cm
Weight: about 9.150 kg
Era: 1970s/1980s
Origin: Italy
Materials: black marble, onyx and Carrara white marble
Pawns: complete wooden set, not contemporaneous
The chessboard is in generally excellent condition consistent with its age and the nature of the materials. A small localized chip is noted on one corner, well documented in the detailed photographs and barely noticeable in overall view. Also present are the natural veining, inclusions, and characteristics typical of the stones used, not to be confused with defects.
More than just a game set, it is a genuine decorative and vintage design object, ideal as a focal element on a large living room table, in a study, a library, or in a contemporary and refined interior. The significant dimensions and the beauty of the stones give it an almost sculptural presence.
Photos are an integral part of the description and document accurately the materials, conditions, and features of the item.
Ankerior specializes in professional packing and handling of artworks and valuable, delicate objects, with specialized training at Palazzo Spinelli in Florence. Given the weight of over 9 kg and the stone nature of the object, the chessboard will be packed with particular care and protection for transport.
Seller's Story
Ankerior is an Italian brand dedicated to the search and selection of works of art, antiques, design and collectible objects of extraordinary historical, artistic and aesthetic interest. Each object is selected according to strict criteria of authenticity, quality and value, privileging artifacts capable of conveying character, elegance and uniqueness to the most refined environments. Each shipment is prepared with the utmost care, through professional packing techniques, so that every piece reaches its new owner in excellent condition, fully respecting its value and its history.
ANKERIOR - Extraordinary interiors begin with extraordinary objects.
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Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Marble
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Good
Estimated period
1970-1980
