Figure - Large wooden vintage chess pawn from the 1970s
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Large sculptural wooden chess pawn from the 1970s, in good vintage condition with minor signs of wear, approximately 50 cm tall with a 25 × 25 cm base.
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Description from the seller
Grand and scenographic wooden chess pawn, dating from approximately the 1970s, characterized by a distinctive geometric and two-dimensional interpretation of the classic pawn.
The figure is made of notably thick wood, with a minimal profile and strongly stylized: the circular head and the flared body immediately recall the shape of the pawn, transforming it into a true sculptural element for decor.
The silhouette is set on a solid two-level square base, also entirely in wood. The robust construction, the intentionally exaggerated proportions, and the simplicity of the lines give the object a particularly decorative presence, in line with the taste for essential and geometric forms in mid-20th-century design.
The wood surface is very beautiful, left visually central, with grains, knots, and natural variations well evident and a warm amber hue.
An unusual object with strong impact, ideal as a decorative sculpture, accessory for vintage and modern design interiors, a piece for study, library, showroom or a space dedicated to chess.
Dimensions
* Total height: about 50 cm
* Base: about 25 × 25 cm
Conditions
In overall good vintage condition and structurally solid. It shows signs and superficial traces consistent with its age and use, with some abrasions mainly on the base. The bottom side retains additional time traces and contact marks.
Please study the photographs carefully, which are an integral part of the description and show in detail the conservation state, construction, and characteristics of the object.
Shipping with careful packaging.
Grand and scenographic wooden chess pawn, dating from approximately the 1970s, characterized by a distinctive geometric and two-dimensional interpretation of the classic pawn.
The figure is made of notably thick wood, with a minimal profile and strongly stylized: the circular head and the flared body immediately recall the shape of the pawn, transforming it into a true sculptural element for decor.
The silhouette is set on a solid two-level square base, also entirely in wood. The robust construction, the intentionally exaggerated proportions, and the simplicity of the lines give the object a particularly decorative presence, in line with the taste for essential and geometric forms in mid-20th-century design.
The wood surface is very beautiful, left visually central, with grains, knots, and natural variations well evident and a warm amber hue.
An unusual object with strong impact, ideal as a decorative sculpture, accessory for vintage and modern design interiors, a piece for study, library, showroom or a space dedicated to chess.
Dimensions
* Total height: about 50 cm
* Base: about 25 × 25 cm
Conditions
In overall good vintage condition and structurally solid. It shows signs and superficial traces consistent with its age and use, with some abrasions mainly on the base. The bottom side retains additional time traces and contact marks.
Please study the photographs carefully, which are an integral part of the description and show in detail the conservation state, construction, and characteristics of the object.
Shipping with careful packaging.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Large wooden vintage chess pawn from the 1970s
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
50 cm
Width
25 cm
Depth
25 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
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