Black & White Marble Chess Set — 15-Inch | Handmade Natural Stone

This black and white marble chess set is hand-carved from natural black and white marble at full 15-inch size — the classic high-contrast chess pairing in genuine natural stone, scaled for comfortable everyday play and substantial display presence.

15-inch board  ·  32 hand-polished natural stone pieces  ·  King 3 in  ·  No storage box  ·  Free US shipping  ·  30-day returns

What's Included in This Black & White Marble Chess Set

• 1 × 15-inch black and white marble chess board — hand-cut from natural stone with alternating black and white marble squares, solid slab construction, with an attached felt base to protect your table surface
• 32 × hand-carved natural stone chess pieces — 2 Kings, 2 Queens, 4 Bishops, 4 Knights, 4 Rooks, and 16 Pawns — 16 pieces in deep black marble and 16 in bright white marble — each individually hand-carved to classic Staunton form and hand-polished to a smooth finish
• Individual felt bottoms for all 32 pieces — a separate felt bottom packet included for every piece; the board carries an attached felt base
• RADICALn branded secure fragile packaging — purpose-built for natural stone transit
• Piece replacement service — if any piece is ever chipped or damaged, contact us and we will source a matching replacement from the same black or white marble variety

No storage box included. For the version with a luxury storage box, see Black & White 15-inch with Storage Box ($172) →

Full-Size Presence, the Classic Pairing That Suits Every Home

At 15 inches, this board gives the classic black and white pairing real physical presence — large enough to anchor a coffee table or game room as a genuine display piece, while remaining comfortable for serious regular play. Black and white marble is the one chess colorway that needs no justification: it reads as "chess set" instantly, fits into any interior style without question, and delivers the classic aesthetic that most "classic-look" chess sets only imitate in plastic or resin — here it is genuine natural stone, hand-carved and hand-polished.

This is the standard version of the set, without a storage box — the right choice for buyers who want full-size natural marble chess at a more accessible price than the storage box or antique versions, and who plan to keep the set on permanent display rather than packing it away between uses.

Built for Coffee Tables, Game Rooms, and Serious Regular Play

The 15-inch board is the right scale for a coffee table, game room, or any surface where the chess set is meant to be a genuine centerpiece rather than a desk accessory. The larger pieces are also more comfortable for extended play sessions and for players with larger hands, compared to the 12-inch equivalents. Because the black and white pairing suits any interior style — minimalist, traditional, contemporary, industrial — this set has no constraints on where it can be displayed.

As a gift, the full-size black and white set is a dependable choice for any chess player regardless of their home style, a strong housewarming present for a new living room or game room, a considered corporate or client gift where a larger, more substantial object communicates more weight than the 12-inch version, and a milestone birthday or anniversary gift for someone ready to upgrade from a smaller or non-marble chess set.

Materials & Craftsmanship — Natural Black and White Marble, Handmade

The black pieces and board squares are carved from natural black marble — a dense, fine-grained metamorphic stone that polishes to a deep, consistent, reflective surface with subtle natural veining. The white pieces and contrasting board squares are carved from natural white marble — a fine-grained metamorphic stone that polishes to a bright, clean surface, also with subtle natural veining. Neither stone is dyed or treated; the colour is entirely geological.

Each board is hand-cut from solid stone and squared by hand. Every piece is individually hand-carved to classic Staunton form at full 15-inch scale and hand-polished after carving. Because both stones are natural materials, the exact veining pattern on your pieces will vary slightly from the product photography — this is the expected character of genuine natural stone, not a manufacturing inconsistency.

Specifications

How to Care for Your Black & White Marble Chess Set

• Cleaning: Wipe board and pieces with a slightly damp soft cloth and dry immediately. Do not leave moisture sitting on either the black or white 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.
• Preserving the finish: Both black and white marble can show gradual tone shift with prolonged direct sunlight. Position the board away from direct window light to maintain the natural colors long-term.
• Storage and handling: Store pieces separated in soft cloth bags between uses to prevent contact scratching. Natural stone can chip if dropped from height — contact us if a piece is damaged and we will source a matching replacement.

Perfect For

• Coffee table and living room display — the 15-inch board has the scale to function as a genuine centerpiece rather than a desk accessory
• Game room and den — full-size pieces and board for comfortable serious play, set up permanently rather than stored away
• Any interior style — the classic black and white pairing suits every home, from minimalist to maximalist, without exception
• Housewarming — a substantial, dependable gift for any new living room or game room regardless of the recipient's décor style
• Corporate and client gifting — the larger scale and classic colorway communicate more presence than the 12-inch version while remaining a safe, universally appropriate choice
• Milestone birthday or anniversary — for chess players upgrading from a smaller or non-marble set to a genuine full-size natural stone chess set
• Christmas gift — a premium natural stone gift that suits any family member's taste at a price point between the entry-level 12-inch and the storage box or antique versions
• Family game night — full-size pieces are easier for children and adults alike to handle comfortably during longer games
• Father's Day — a substantial, classic gift for a chess-playing father in any type of home
• Teaching and learning chess — classic Staunton forms at full size are ideal for chess instruction, matching the visual convention used worldwide

Explore the Full Range

• Want a storage box included? See the Black & White 15-inch with Storage Box ($172) →
• Want the antique medieval figurative style? See the Black & White Antique 15-inch ($171.35) →
• Want a more compact size? See the Black & White 12-inch ($99.50) →
• Want the matching checkers set? See the Black & White Marble Checkers Set ($109.50) →
• Browse the full collection: All Marble Chess Sets →  ·  All Board Games →

The black and white marble chess set at full 15-inch size delivers the most recognized chess colorway in genuine hand-carved natural stone, with the scale to anchor a coffee table or game room as a real centerpiece. At $149 with free US shipping and a 30-day return guarantee, it sits between the accessible 12-inch and the storage box and antique versions. If you have questions about how this compares to our other Black & White sets, or whether to add the matching checkers set — contact us directly. We know every set we make.