Handmade Wooden Chess Set with Pieces – Vintage Austria, 1950s

A handmade wooden chess set – a treat for any chess player. Not only the board but also the pieces are hand-carved or hand-turned.

Background

This chess set was made in Austria in the 1950s, as an examination piece by a carpentry apprentice. Since it is entirely handmade, it is a true one-of-a-kind.

Function and Structure

The board folds in the middle and doubles as storage for the pieces. The locking mechanism still works perfectly.

Details

• Board length and width: 34 cm (13.4 in)
• Board height: 4 cm (1.6 in)
• Pawn height: 4 cm (1.6 in)
• Material: wood, felt, metal
• Origin: Austria
• Date: 1950s

Condition

Very good condition for its age. Only the felt on the inside of the board is a little worn. The set is complete, no pieces missing, and every piece still has its felt base. Please consider the photos part of the condition description.

Who It's For

Just as suited for actual play as for home decor – a special gift for chess players or collectors of old chess sets.

Care

Dust dry with a soft cloth.

Price is for 1 set (board and complete set of pieces). Ships from Austria, carefully packed.

Gmünd. The little board lay folded among old tools, as if it had just finished one last game. Each piece was hand-shaped, no two quite alike. How many moves, how many quiet deliberations might this board have seen?

A board full of quiet moves — Things with Soul · VintageAustriaShop