May 27th, 2010

Austin Enterprises Chess Set

I’ve always been looking for a mid-century modern style chess set for either playing or displaying. I can see this minimal designed set sitting on my coffee table. I’m not a pro at chess by any means but I do enjoy playing. This modernist styled extruded aluminum chess set was designed by Austin E Cox for Austin Enterprises and manufactured by the Alcoa Aluminum Company.

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  1. I’ve got the chess set you want and it is for sale ($500). Just like the photo.
    Any interest?

    Comment by Frank — August 16, 2010 @ 4:02 PM
  2. Hi Frank, I’m interested in your chess set, would you mind emailing us the details?

    Comment by modernfindings — August 17, 2010 @ 1:23 AM
  3. Hi Frank,

    If the chess set is still available, I am also interested. You can e-mail me at stujkx @ gmail dot com

    Comment by Jason — November 19, 2010 @ 1:26 PM
  4. Please check eBay for athe same set!

    Comment by Bill — December 8, 2010 @ 3:33 PM
  5. Hi Frank Is the set still available?

    Comment by Robert — January 17, 2011 @ 1:39 PM
  6. Is the chess set still available?

    Comment by Robert — January 26, 2011 @ 11:51 AM
  7. I have the chess set with out the board that I would like to sell. email me at marynschmidt@kc.rr.com for more info.

    Comment by Mary — March 27, 2011 @ 7:48 AM
  8. I would like to sell the original 1962 Alcoa chess set designed by Austin Enterprises in its box with a blue plexiglass cover. The accompanying green felt chess boared has an aluminum edge surround. Please contact me at waa@hargray.com.

    Comment by William Anderson — June 30, 2011 @ 8:31 AM
  9. I have one in good condition. It is a complete set. If you would like to make me a offer contact me at mariahwescott@ymail.com.

    Comment by mimz — July 4, 2011 @ 12:37 AM
  10. I have the austin cox 1962 set in a wood case but no board or blue cover on box any one interested make me an offer. ron

    Comment by ron — January 10, 2012 @ 7:16 PM
  11. Hey ron, I’m interested in your set, can you contact me at s_smith001@hotmail.com, thanks!

    Comment by steve — February 4, 2012 @ 7:45 AM
  12. I have the whole set board and box with the pieces

    Comment by roger graves — February 6, 2012 @ 9:03 AM
  13. Oh i’m looking for one of these, let me know if anyone has one for sale (s_smith001[at]hotmail.com)

    Comment by Steve — February 6, 2012 @ 7:36 PM

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