Chess set - glass & wood
03
days
22
hours
05
minutes
16
seconds
 | €3 | |
|---|---|---|
| €1 |
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 143634 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
A complete modern glass chess set (32 pieces: 16 clear glass and 16 frosted glass) on a 33 × 33 cm engineered wood board with dark walnut-toned squares and algebraic notation, dating from circa 1990–2000 with European origin.
AI-assisted summary
Description from the seller
Complete Modern Glass Chess Set with Wooden Algebraic Notation Board – Clear & Frosted Staunton-Style Pieces (c. 1990s–2000s)
Item Description
Overview
A striking modern decorative chess set featuring a complete 32-piece army crafted from heavy molded glass, presented on a veneered wooden board with printed algebraic notation coordinates (A–H / 1–8).
The contrast between the clear polished glass and acid-etched frosted glass chessmen creates an elegant, contemporary aesthetic, making it equally suitable for casual play or display.
Detailed Specifications
Item Type: Complete Chess Set (Board + 32 Chessmen)
Period / Circa: Contemporary (c. late 1990s–2000s)
Origin: Unbranded / Europe - Importer Production
Piece Material: Heavy Molded Glass (16 Clear Glass / 16 Frosted Acid-Etched Glass)
Piece Design: Modernized Staunton-inspired profile
Board Material: Engineered Wood with dark walnut-tone contrast squares and natural wood veneer border
Board Layout: Tournament-style algebraic notation border for coordinate move tracking
Condition Report
Chessmen: Complete set (32 pieces total). Good overall condition with strong clarity on clear pieces and uniform frosted finish across the opposing side. Smooth bases for board protection.
Board: Sound structural condition with sharp corner joins. Clear coordinate lettering and crisp square delineation; minor superficial surface/edge wear consistent with light use.
Key Features & Attributes Summary
Total Pieces: 32 (16 Clear Glass, 16 Frosted Glass)
Board Type: Algebraic Notation Coordinate Border (Tournament Style Layout)
Style: Modern / Contemporary playing & display Set
Complete Modern Glass Chess Set with Wooden Algebraic Notation Board – Clear & Frosted Staunton-Style Pieces (c. 1990s–2000s)
Item Description
Overview
A striking modern decorative chess set featuring a complete 32-piece army crafted from heavy molded glass, presented on a veneered wooden board with printed algebraic notation coordinates (A–H / 1–8).
The contrast between the clear polished glass and acid-etched frosted glass chessmen creates an elegant, contemporary aesthetic, making it equally suitable for casual play or display.
Detailed Specifications
Item Type: Complete Chess Set (Board + 32 Chessmen)
Period / Circa: Contemporary (c. late 1990s–2000s)
Origin: Unbranded / Europe - Importer Production
Piece Material: Heavy Molded Glass (16 Clear Glass / 16 Frosted Acid-Etched Glass)
Piece Design: Modernized Staunton-inspired profile
Board Material: Engineered Wood with dark walnut-tone contrast squares and natural wood veneer border
Board Layout: Tournament-style algebraic notation border for coordinate move tracking
Condition Report
Chessmen: Complete set (32 pieces total). Good overall condition with strong clarity on clear pieces and uniform frosted finish across the opposing side. Smooth bases for board protection.
Board: Sound structural condition with sharp corner joins. Clear coordinate lettering and crisp square delineation; minor superficial surface/edge wear consistent with light use.
Key Features & Attributes Summary
Total Pieces: 32 (16 Clear Glass, 16 Frosted Glass)
Board Type: Algebraic Notation Coordinate Border (Tournament Style Layout)
Style: Modern / Contemporary playing & display Set
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
2
Material
glass & wood
Country of origin
Europe
Condition
Very good
Height
33 cm
Width
33 cm
Estimated period
1990-2000
Sold by
