Most chess sets use the same standard Staunton shapes — the familiar rounded king, the cross, the horse-head knight. These don't. Every set in this collection is an antique and figurative marble chess set, where the pieces are hand-carved as medieval figures instead: robed kings and queens, warrior pawns, and architectural towers, finished with a hand-distressed antique look. It's the set for anyone who wants their chessboard to be as much a sculpture as a game.

Each antique set is a full-size 15-inch board in solid natural marble or onyx, and every one comes with a fitted storage case that holds the board and all 32 pieces. The pieces are full playing scale, felt-bottomed, and backed by a piece-replacement service, with free US shipping and 30-day returns. Browse the six colourways below — or, if you'd prefer the standard Staunton pieces, see the classic marble chess sets.

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Oceanic & Black Antique Marble Chess Set — 15-Inch | Storage Box Included
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Coral & Red Antique Marble Chess Set — 15-Inch | Medieval Figurative Style
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Black & White Antique Marble Chess Set — 15-Inch | Medieval Figurative Style
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Black & Coral Antique Marble Chess Set — 15-Inch | Medieval Figurative
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White & Green Antique Marble Chess Set — 15-Inch | Medieval Figurative Style
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White & Black Antique Marble Chess Set — 15-Inch | Medieval Figurative
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Antique & Figurative Marble Chess Sets

What makes an antique & figurative chess set different

The pieces are the whole point:

  • Medieval figurative carving — kings, queens, bishops, knights, rooks, and pawns carved as historical figures and forms — robed characters, warrior shapes, architectural towers — rather than standard Staunton silhouettes.
  • A hand-distressed antique finish — the pieces are finished to look aged and historical, not freshly machined.
  • Solid natural stone — the same marble and onyx as the rest of the range, so each set is unique in its veining and banding.
  • A storage case included — every antique set comes with a fitted carry case, so the sculptural pieces are protected between games.

These are the most labour-intensive sets in the collection to carve, and the most distinctive to display. If a chess set that doubles as a piece of art is what you're after, this is the collection.

Shop antique & figurative marble chess sets by color

All six are 15-inch boards with figurative pieces and a storage case — the difference is the stone:

Antique figurative vs standard Staunton sets

Antique figurative (this) Standard Staunton
Piece style Medieval figures & forms Classic Staunton shapes
Finish Hand-distressed antique Polished stone
Board size 15-inch, natural stone 15-inch or 12-inch
Storage case Included on every set On storage sets only
Best for Display, distinctive look Familiar tournament feel

 

The honest guide: choose an antique figurative set if you want distinctive, sculptural pieces and a set that stands out on display. Choose a standard Staunton set if you prefer the familiar tournament shapes most players are used to — the classic king, bishop, and knight silhouettes. Both are the same solid natural stone at the same 15-inch board size; the difference is the shape and character of the pieces. Figurative pieces are a matter of taste — some players love the historical look, others prefer the clean familiarity of Staunton.

What every antique set includes

  • A 15-inch marble or onyx board with an attached felt base.
  • 32 hand-carved medieval figurative pieces with individual felt bottoms — full playing scale.
  • A fitted storage case that holds the board and all 32 pieces.
  • Piece-replacement service, free US shipping, and 30-day returns.

About antique & figurative marble chess sets

RADICALn antique and figurative marble chess sets are hand-carved with medieval figurative pieces — historical figures and architectural forms rather than standard Staunton shapes — finished with a hand-distressed antique look. Each set is a full-size 15-inch board in solid natural marble or onyx, comes with a fitted storage case, and is a complete 32-piece set with felt-backed board and pieces and a piece-replacement service. Six stone colourways are available, from the classic black-and-white to translucent green onyx and warm fossil coral, with free US shipping and 30-day returns. Browse by colour above, or see the complete range of marble chess sets, the 15-inch sets, or the sets with storage.

Frequently Asked Questions

It's a chess set where the pieces are carved as medieval figures — robed kings and queens, warrior pawns, architectural towers — instead of the standard Staunton shapes most sets use, and finished with a hand-distressed antique look. Every set in this collection is hand-carved from natural marble or onyx in this figurative style.
The pieces. Standard sets use Staunton shapes — the familiar rounded king, cross-topped bishop, and horse-head knight. These use figurative pieces carved as historical figures and forms, with an aged finish. The board size and stone are the same as the classic sets; the pieces are what set them apart.
Yes — they're full playing scale on a 15-inch board, so you can play a normal game with them. They're just carved as figures rather than standard shapes. Exact piece heights vary slightly by set — each product page lists its own measurements.
Yes — every antique & figurative set includes a fitted storage case that holds the board and all 32 pieces, each in its own slot. It's a good fit for these sets, since the sculptural pieces are worth protecting between games.
All six are the full-size 15-inch board — 15 by 15 inches, with 32 hand-carved figurative pieces. There isn't a 12-inch figurative version.
Six colourways: black & white, white & black, oceanic & black, white & green onyx, black & coral, and coral & red. They range across marble, translucent green onyx, and fossil coral — so you can pick the classic contrast or a warmer, more unusual stone, all in figurative style.
Both — they're complete, playable 32-piece sets at full scale. That said, figurative pieces take a moment to learn to read compared with familiar Staunton shapes, so they shine as display pieces you also play on. If you want the most familiar tournament feel, a standard Staunton set may suit you better.
They're among the most distinctive sets to give or collect — hand-carved figurative pieces in natural stone, with an antique finish and a storage case included, so each is a complete, self-contained gift. The sculptural look makes them stand out on a shelf or desk as much as on the table.
Wipe the board and pieces with a soft, dry or barely-damp cloth and keep the stone dry; skip soap and abrasive cleaners. Handle the figurative pieces by the body rather than the finer carved details, keep the storage case dry, and store the pieces in their slots so edges don't chip.
Yes — free US shipping and a 30-day return policy. Marble ships in fragile-safe packaging, and if a piece is ever damaged, our piece-replacement service will source a matching one in the same stone.