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Mid-Century, Bakelite, Chess Clock Timer from Chronotechna, 1950 's
Located in Vienna, Austria
This Chess Clock Timer was produced in the 1950's by Cronotechna in Šternberk, Czechoslovakia. The
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bakelite

Mid-Century, Bakelite, Chess Clock Timer from Chronotechna, 1950 's
Mid-Century, Bakelite, Chess Clock Timer from Chronotechna, 1950 's

Mid-Century, Bakelite, Chess Clock Timer from Chronotechna, 1950 's

H 5.12 in W 8.67 in D 2.56 in
Chess Clock by Teodomiro Dal Negro Fabbrica Carte da Gioco S.r.l. 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Chess Clock is a design object realized by Teodomiro Dal Negro Fabbrica Carte da Gioco S.r.l
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Vintage 1970s Italian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Chess Clock by Teodomiro Dal Negro Fabbrica Carte da Gioco S.r.l. 1970s
Chess Clock by Teodomiro Dal Negro Fabbrica Carte da Gioco S.r.l. 1970s

Chess Clock by Teodomiro Dal Negro Fabbrica Carte da Gioco S.r.l. 1970s

H 3.15 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in
George Nelson Chess Piece Clock
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare model #2251 chess piece table clock designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller Clock Company
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

George Nelson Chess Piece Clock
George Nelson Chess Piece Clock

George Nelson Chess Piece Clock

H 14 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in
Jaques London Victorian Faux Book Chessboard Staunton Pieces & Hardwood Clock
By Jaques of London, House of Staunton
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
set in the form of checkers pieces and lastly a Jacques of London Rosewood Chess clock A truly
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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Games

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Leather, Hardwood, Boxwood

Jaques London Victorian Faux Book Chessboard Staunton Pieces & Hardwood Clock
Jaques London Victorian Faux Book Chessboard Staunton Pieces & Hardwood Clock

Jaques London Victorian Faux Book Chessboard Staunton Pieces & Hardwood Clock

H 17.72 in W 3.55 in D 10.24 in
James de Wulf Concrete Deco Chess Table
By James de Wulf
Located in Paia, HI
hold the clock and chess pieces. A balanced beauty, serving style and intention.
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2010s American Game Tables

Materials

Concrete

James de Wulf Concrete Deco Chess Table
James de Wulf Concrete Deco Chess Table

James de Wulf Concrete Deco Chess Table

H 31 in W 45 in D 21 in
James de Wulf Concrete Deco Chess Table
By James de Wulf
Located in Paia, HI
hold the clock and chess pieces. A balanced beauty, serving style and intention.
Category

2010s American Game Tables

Materials

Concrete

James de Wulf Concrete Deco Chess Table
James de Wulf Concrete Deco Chess Table

James de Wulf Concrete Deco Chess Table

H 31 in W 45 in D 21 in
James de Wulf Concrete Deco Chess Table - Available Now
By James de Wulf
Located in Paia, HI
hold the clock and chess pieces. A balanced beauty, serving style and intention.
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2010s American Game Tables

Materials

Concrete

James de Wulf Concrete Deco Chess Table - Available Now
James de Wulf Concrete Deco Chess Table - Available Now

James de Wulf Concrete Deco Chess Table - Available Now

H 31 in W 45 in D 21 in

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Chess Players After Moritz Retzsch Painting & Clock
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
two figures playing chess while an angel observes. The painting is set with a clock and sliding wood
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Antique 19th Century Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Chess Players After Moritz Retzsch Painting & Clock
Chess Players After Moritz Retzsch Painting & Clock

Chess Players After Moritz Retzsch Painting & Clock

H 24 in W 24 in D 5.5 in
1950s Chess Clock Chronotechna, Czechoslovakia
By Chronotechna
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia chess clock from 1950 by Prim Chronotechna. - The case is from bakelite. - Both
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Vintage 1950s Czech Art Deco More Clocks

Materials

Bakelite

1950s Chess Clock Chronotechna, Czechoslovakia
1950s Chess Clock Chronotechna, Czechoslovakia

1950s Chess Clock Chronotechna, Czechoslovakia

H 5.52 in W 8.67 in D 2.37 in
Vintage, Midcentury, Bakelite, Chess Clock Timer from Chronotechna, 1950s
By Chronotechna
Located in Vienna, Austria
This chess clock timer, was produced in the 1950s by Chronotechna in Sternberg, the Czech Republic
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco More Clocks

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Vintage, Midcentury, Bakelite, Chess Clock Timer from Chronotechna, 1950s
Vintage, Midcentury, Bakelite, Chess Clock Timer from Chronotechna, 1950s

Vintage, Midcentury, Bakelite, Chess Clock Timer from Chronotechna, 1950s

H 5.12 in W 8.67 in D 2.56 in
Old 1950’s small German BHB Chess Clock Bakelite
Located in Hoogeveen, NL
Beautiful old working BHB tournament chess clock from the 1950s, brown flamed Bakelite. Small in
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Vintage 1950s German Games

Materials

Metal

Old 1950’s small German BHB Chess Clock Bakelite
Old 1950’s small German BHB Chess Clock Bakelite

Old 1950’s small German BHB Chess Clock Bakelite

H 3.15 in W 5.91 in D 1.58 in

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George Nelson Prototype Domino Clock
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By George Nelson, Howard Miller
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Chess Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the chess clock you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and brass, every chess clock was constructed with great care. There are 3 variations of the antique or vintage chess clock you’re looking for, while we also have 6 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a chess clock — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A chess clock is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one chess clock that is appealing in its simplicity, but Joost van Bleiswijk, Moooi and Michael Graves (b.1934) produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Chess Clock?

Prices for a chess clock can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $990 and can go as high as $7,578, while the average can fetch as much as $3,997.
Questions About Chess Clock
  • What does a chess clock do?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chess clocks are used primarily to make sure that a player does not overly delay the game. By keeping track of the time spent for each player's move, the total time is tracked.