Black & White Marble Chess Set — 15-Inch Handmade Natural Stone
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Description
The white-and-black chessboard is the one everyone pictures — this is its bolder, darker half. This black and white marble chess set is black-dominant: a black field and border with white marble squares, the classic contrast rendered dark and dramatic in hand-carved natural stone. It's a full 15-inch board with 32 pieces at 17 pounds, heavy enough to sit flat and stay put, and because it's natural marble, the veining runs differently across every board and piece.
15" × 15" board · 32 marble pieces · king 3.5" · 17 lb · felt-backed board & pieces · black-dominant, black + white marble · free US shipping · 30-day returns
What's included: 1 × 15-inch black & white marble board (attached felt base) · 32 hand-carved Staunton pieces — 2 kings, 2 queens, 4 bishops, 4 knights, 4 rooks, 16 pawns · individual felt bottoms for all 32 pieces · RADICALn fragile-safe packaging · piece-replacement service.
What makes this black & white marble chess set different
The classic contrast, black-dominant
This is the timeless black-and-white board — but here it leads with black: a black field and border with white marble squares set into it, for a darker, bolder look. (Prefer a lighter board? See the white-dominant sibling set.) It's the most recognizable chess palette, rendered in solid natural stone rather than printed board or plastic.
Full tournament-scale pieces
The 32 pieces are carved to a proper playing scale: the king stands 3.5 inches, the queen 3, down to 2.5-inch pawns, on 1.5-inch squares. That's a set you actually play on — the pieces have weight in the hand and stand up to a real game.
Felt-protected board and pieces
The board has an attached felt base, and every one of the 32 pieces comes with its own felt bottom (included in a separate packet). The felt keeps the board from scratching your table and stops the stone pieces scuffing each other and the board during play.
Backed by a piece-replacement service
Stone can chip if a piece is dropped on a hard floor. If that happens, RADICALn will source a matching replacement in the same black or white marble — so a single damaged piece doesn't retire the set.
Weight that keeps everything in place
At 17 pounds the board doesn't shift and the pieces don't tip — set one down and it stays put. The heft is part of why a stone set plays differently: pieces land with a soft click, not the hollow tap of plastic.
Natural stone, no two alike
Each piece and every board square is hand-carved and hand-polished from natural marble, so the veining varies from set to set — even the classic black-and-white is unique in every board. Yours won't be a copy of the photo.
Marble vs the usual chess sets
| Marble (this) | Wood | Plastic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight keeps pieces stable | Yes — 17 lb stone | Lighter | Very light, tips |
| Stays out as decor | Yes — natural stone | Often | Rarely |
| Felt-protected board & pieces | Yes — board + all 32 | Sometimes | Rarely |
| Each set unique | Yes — natural veining | Grain varies | Identical |
| Full playing scale (3.5" king) | Yes | Varies | Often small |
The honest trade-off: a marble set costs more than wood or plastic and it's heavy — 17 pounds is not a travel set, and the pieces are stone, so a hard knock can chip an edge the way it would any natural stone. What you get is the classic board you already picture, in its bolder dark form, in a material that stays out as a piece of the room.
Product specifications
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Board size | 15" × 15" × 0.5" |
| Square size | 1.5 inches |
| Number of pieces | 32 (16 per side) |
| Piece breakdown | 2 kings, 2 queens, 4 bishops, 4 knights, 4 rooks, 16 pawns |
| King height | 3.5 inches |
| Queen height | 3 inches |
| Bishop / Knight / Rook | 2.75 inches each |
| Pawn height | 2.5 inches |
| Weight | 17 pounds |
| Board color | Black-dominant with white marble squares |
| Piece colors | 16 black marble · 16 white marble |
| Piece style | Staunton form, hand-carved |
| Base protection | Attached felt board base + individual felt bottoms for all 32 pieces |
| Storage box | Not included |
| Material | Natural marble, hand-polished |
| Shipping | Free US shipping |
| Returns | 30-day returns |
How to care for your marble chess set
- Set the board on a flat surface — its weight keeps it stable once placed.
- Handle the pieces by the body, not the fine tops, which are the most delicate part of any carved stone piece.
- Wipe board and pieces with a soft, dry or barely-damp cloth; skip soap and harsh cleaners.
- Store the pieces wrapped or in a lined box so they don't knock against each other.
Note: natural stone is porous — keep it dry, and don't let liquids sit on the board.
Materials and craftsmanship
Every piece and board square is hand-carved and hand-polished from natural marble — black marble for the dark pieces and board field, white marble for the light pieces and squares. Because the stone is natural, the veining and its distribution vary from set to set.
A note on natural stone: no two sets match, and yours won't be a pixel-perfect copy of the photo. That variation is the stone, not a flaw. Marble is porous by nature, which is why the surfaces are polished and why the set should be kept dry.
Care instructions
- Wipe with a soft, dry or barely-damp cloth. Skip soap, which porous stone can absorb.
- Keep it dry — don't let liquids stand on the board.
- Handle pieces by the body, not the carved tops.
- Store pieces protected — wrapped or in a lined box so edges don't chip.
- Don't let acids sit on the stone; they can etch marble.
- Lift the board, don't drag it — at 17 pounds it will scuff a surface if slid.
Who this is for
- Players who want the classic look in its bolder, darker form.
- Anyone who prefers a black-dominant board over a lighter one.
- Darker or richer interiors where a black-dominant board anchors the room.
- Gift buyers — the black-and-white marble set is the recognizable, safe-bet choice for a player or host.
Good for: housewarmings, weddings, and Christmas or milestone gifts.
Explore more marble chess sets
Prefer a lighter board? See the White & Black 15-inch (white-dominant). Browse all marble chess sets, the other 15-inch chess sets, or the sets with a storage box.
About this black & white marble chess set
This handmade black and white marble chess set has a full 15-inch board and 32 hand-carved natural stone pieces. The board is black-dominant — a black field and border with white marble squares — the classic chess contrast in its bolder dark form. The king stands 3.5 inches on 1.5-inch squares, the set weighs 17 pounds, and the board and all 32 pieces have felt bottoms, backed by a piece-replacement service. Because it's natural marble, no two sets are alike. Free US shipping and a 30-day return policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you'd prefer a lighter board, see the White & Black version, which reverses the emphasis to a white-dominant board.
Skip soap and abrasive cleaners, and don't let liquids sit on the board.
