Angelo Mangiarotti Travertine Chess Set, Italy 1970s

Italian Vintage Travertine Games & Decorative Objects

A rare and highly sculptural travertine chess set by Angelo Mangiarotti, designed and produced in Italy during the 1970s. Executed entirely in solid natural stone, the set features beautifully geometric chess pieces carved from contrasting pink and ivory travertine, resting on a matching architectural board with integrated pedestal feet.

The minimalist forms and strong architectural language are highly characteristic of Mangiarotti’s refined approach to materiality, where function and sculpture merge effortlessly. Both decorative and functional, this piece works equally well as a collectible design object, coffee table statement or playable chess set.

Sculptural Italian design in natural travertine

The chess pieces are reduced to pure geometric volumes, creating a striking visual rhythm across the board. The warm earthy tones and natural veining throughout the travertine give each piece a unique texture and patina, celebrating the beauty of the raw material.

The elevated board design adds a distinctly architectural presence, reminiscent of Italian modernist interiors from the 1970s. A timeless collectible piece for lovers of Italian radical design, architecture and sophisticated interiors.

Collectible Angelo Mangiarotti design object

Highly decorative and increasingly difficult to source, vintage Italian stone objects by Angelo Mangiarotti remain sought after internationally for their sculptural purity and craftsmanship. This chess set is a beautiful example of the era’s intersection between art, design and function.

Details & Dimensions

Designer: Angelo Mangiarotti
Manufacturer: Angelo Mangiarotti
Place of Origin: Italy
Date of Manufacture: 1970s
In style: Italian Mid-Century Modern
Materials & Techniques: Pink and ivory travertine stone
Condition: Good original condition, consistent with age and use