
| The first glass chess set was made in the ninth century in what was then known as the Islamic Empire. The first glass chess set in it's modern form were made in Italy in the 19th century. It is most likely that these early glass chess sets were used for decoration rather than play. Many famous glass companies made decorative glass chess sets through the twentieth century. Glass chess sets now come in many forms and have become a popular medium for artists to demonstrate their talents. Although glass chess sets started off as decorative pieces of art, many of them are used for play now. |


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