Oceanic & Black Antique Marble Chess Set — 15-Inch | Storage Box Included

This oceanic and black antique marble chess set brings two distinctive elements together for the first time in the RADICALn collection — medieval figurative chess pieces, hand-carved as historical human and architectural forms rather than standard Staunton silhouettes, and natural oceanic grey marble, a cool blue-grey stone with mineral-flecked texture and subtle darker veining. Board, 32 medieval figurative pieces, and a free storage box are all included. 15-inch board · 32 medieval figurative pieces · King 3.75 in · Free storage box · Free US shipping · 30-day returns What's Included in This Oceanic & Black Antique Marble Chess Set 1 × 15-inch oceanic and black antique marble chess board — hand-cut from natural stone with alternating oceanic grey and black marble squares and an oceanic grey marble frame, with an attached felt base to protect your table surface 32 × hand-carved medieval figurative chess pieces — 2 Kings, 2 Queens, 4 Bishops, 4 Knights, 4 Rooks, and 16 Pawns — 16 pieces in oceanic grey marble and 16 in black marble — each individually hand-carved as a historical human or architectural figure, not standard Staunton form, and hand-polished to a smooth finish. King stands 3.75 inches. Free storage box — included with every antique chess set at no additional cost; protects and stores all 32 pieces and the board between uses RADICALn branded secure fragile packaging — purpose-built for natural stone transit Piece replacement service — if any piece is ever lost or damaged, contact us and we will source a matching replacement from the same oceanic grey or black marble variety Medieval Figurative Pieces in Oceanic Grey — A New Antique Colourway Standard RADICALn chess sets use the classic Staunton piece design — the internationally recognised abstract form used in competitive chess since the 1840s. The antique chess sets use a different tradition entirely: medieval figurative pieces, where each piece type is carved as a distinct historical figure — kings and queens as robed monarchs, bishops as clerics, knights as mounted warriors, rooks as fortified towers, pawns as foot soldiers. The result is a chess set that functions as a sculptural display object in its own right, not just a game waiting to be played. This is the first time oceanic grey marble has entered the antique chess set family at RADICALn. Where the existing antique sets use warmer (coral, red) or higher-contrast (black and white) stone pairings, oceanic grey brings a cooler, more atmospheric character to the medieval piece forms — a grounded, almost austere quality that suits the historical aesthetic of figurative chess pieces particularly well. Built for Display, Dark Academia, and the Most Considered Gift List On a library shelf, game room table, or home office desk, the medieval figurative pieces in oceanic grey and black marble create a display object with genuine historical and sculptural depth. The cool-toned oceanic grey integrates into dark academia, gothic, contemporary, and Scandinavian interiors more naturally than the existing antique colourways — it is the right choice for buyers who want the antique piece format in a stone palette that suits a cooler, more grounded home aesthetic. As a gift, the combination of medieval figurative pieces, natural oceanic grey marble, and an included storage box makes this the most complete premium gift in the RADICALn antique family — suited to a significant birthday milestone, a Father's Day gift for a chess enthusiast with a considered home, a Christmas gift for someone who already owns a standard chess set and wants something more distinctive, and a wedding or anniversary gift that will remain in the home permanently. Materials & Craftsmanship — Oceanic Grey and Black Marble, Medieval Figurative Carving Oceanic grey marble is a natural metamorphic stone characterised by a cool blue-grey base colour with a mineral-flecked, slightly mottled texture and subtle darker veining — named for its calm, oceanic colour palette. It is a cooler and more texturally complex stone than standard black or white marble, and its mineral character reads particularly well in the detailed surface work of figurative carved pieces. The black pieces are carved from natural black marble, a dense, fine-grained metamorphic stone that polishes to a deep, consistent reflective surface — providing the contrast that allows the oceanic grey pieces to read fully against them. Medieval figurative carving is a more labour-intensive process than Staunton form carving. Each piece type carries a distinct figurative form — a robed monarch, a clerical figure, a mounted knight — and the individual details of each figure require more stone removal and more precise hand work than the abstract geometry of Staunton. The result is a set of pieces that function as individual sculptural objects as much as game pieces, with the variation in stone veining and mineral texture making each piece uniquely distinct from any other. Specifications Specification Detail Board size 15 × 15 inches (38 × 38 cm) Piece style Medieval figurative — not standard Staunton King height 3.75 inches (9.5 cm) Total items 34 (1 board + 32 chess figures + 1 storage box) Piece count breakdown 2 Kings · 2 Queens · 4 Bishops · 4 Knights · 4 Rooks · 16 Pawns Piece colours 16 oceanic grey marble pieces · 16 black marble pieces Material — board Natural oceanic grey marble (frame & light squares) + natural black marble (dark squares) Material — pieces Natural oceanic grey marble (16 pieces) + natural black marble (16 pieces) Material note Both stones are natural metamorphic marble — oceanic grey is mineral-flecked and cool blue-grey; black is dense and deeply polished Finish Hand-polished natural surface on all pieces and board Base protection Attached felt bottom on board Storage box Included free — protects board and all 32 pieces Use Indoor use only How to Care for Your Oceanic & Black Antique Marble Chess Set Cleaning: Wipe pieces and board with a slightly damp soft cloth and dry immediately. Do not leave moisture sitting on either the oceanic grey or black marble surfaces. What to avoid: Never use acid-based cleaners — vinegar, lemon juice, bleach, or standard household products permanently etch polished marble. Never use abrasive cloths or scouring pads on any surface. Storage: The included storage box protects all 32 pieces and the board between uses — store pieces inside the box after every use to prevent contact scratching between the oceanic grey and black marble surfaces. Handling the figurative pieces: The medieval figurative forms have more fine surface detail than standard Staunton pieces — handle with care, particularly the robed figure details on Kings and Queens. Contact us if any piece is damaged — our replacement service will source a matching piece. Perfect For Dark academia and gothic interiors — the cool oceanic grey paired with black marble and medieval figurative pieces suits dark, atmospheric, historically-inspired rooms better than any other antique colourway Scandinavian and contemporary grey-toned spaces — the muted oceanic grey palette integrates with cool neutral interiors more naturally than the coral or red antique colourways Significant birthday milestone — a 40th, 50th, or 60th birthday gift for a chess enthusiast or natural stone collector with a considered home Father's Day premium gift — for a chess-playing father who already owns a standard set and would appreciate the step up to medieval figurative pieces in a distinctive stone Wedding or anniversary gift — a lasting natural stone object with historical and sculptural depth for a couple with a cool-toned, considered home aesthetic Christmas gift for an existing RADICALn owner — the antique figurative format and oceanic grey stone combination means no overlap with any standard set already in their collection Home library or game room centrepiece — medieval figurative pieces in oceanic grey marble displayed in starting position on a 15-inch board are a significant display statement in any room with bookshelves, dark wood, or cool stone finishes Explore the Full Antique Range Browse other antique chess sets: Black & White Antique Chess Set ($171.35) → Black & Fossil Coral Antique Chess Set ($171.35) → Coral & Red Antique Chess Set ($171.35) → White & Green Onyx Antique Chess Set ($214.90) → Want the oceanic grey standard chess set instead? White & Grey Oceanic 15-inch Chess Set ($125.90) → Grey Oceanic & White 15-inch Chess Set ($125.90) → Browse all 15-inch chess sets: All 15-inch Chess Sets → Browse all chess sets: All Marble Chess Sets → The oceanic and black antique marble chess set at $195 brings medieval figurative piece carving to the coolest, most atmospheric stone in the RADICALn collection — 32 hand-carved oceanic grey and black marble figures in historical human and architectural forms, a 15-inch natural stone board, and a free storage box included. Every set ships free across the United States with a 30-day return guarantee. If you have questions about the oceanic grey marble, the medieval figurative piece style, or how this set compares to any other in the antique family — contact us directly. We know every set we make.