Coral & Red Marble Chess Set — 12-Inch Handmade Natural Stone
Shop With Confidence
Handcrafted Natural Marble
Every piece carved from 100% genuine stone.
30-Day Easy Returns
Gets damaged or there’s any issue? Send it back within 30 days.
Free & Fast US Shipping
Free delivery to every address in the United States.
Free Replacement
Arrived damaged? We replace it at no cost.
Friendly Expert Support
Real people, ready to help before and after you buy.
Protective Packaging
Fragile pieces packed to arrive in one piece.
What Makes Radicaln Different
Description
Almost every chess set is a cool contrast — black on white, grey on white. This one is the warm exception, and compact too. This coral and red marble chess set pairs two warm natural stones — coral-toned marble and red marble — on a small 12-inch board that fits smaller tables and tighter spaces. It's coral-dominant, with a warm coral field and red squares, a palette with no black or white in it at all. At 7.3 pounds it has real stone weight without the bulk of a full-size set, and because it's natural marble, the tone and veining vary across every board.
12" × 12" board · 1" squares · 32 marble pieces · king 2.75" · 7.3 lb · felt-backed board & pieces · coral-dominant with red marble · free US shipping · 30-day returns
What's included: 1 × 12-inch coral & red 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 coral & red marble chess set different
A warm coral-and-red palette — no black or white
Nearly every chess set trades on cool black-and-white contrast. This one is built entirely from warm stone: coral-toned marble and red marble, a pairing that suits wood furniture and warm interiors far better than a stark black-and-white board. It's a genuinely unusual colourway — the set for someone who wants their chessboard to sit with the room rather than stand against it.
A compact 12-inch board
At 12 inches, this is our smaller board size — it fits a side table, a shelf, or a smaller room where a full-size board would crowd the space, and it's easier to move and store at 7.3 pounds. It's still solid natural stone, just scaled for tighter spaces.
Coral-dominant board
The board leads with the coral-toned marble — a warm coral field and border — with red marble squares set into it. The two warm tones give the board depth without the hard light-dark contrast of a standard set.
Full playing pieces, scaled to the board
The 32 pieces are sized for the 12-inch board: the king stands 2.75 inches, the queen 2.5, down to 2-inch pawns, on 1-inch squares. They're still solid stone with weight in the hand — a proper set to play on, just proportioned for the smaller board.
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 coral or red marble — so a single damaged piece doesn't retire the set.
Marble vs the usual chess sets
| Marble (this) | Wood | Plastic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warm, unusual palette | Yes — coral & red | Warm, but no pattern | Usually stark |
| Solid stone, fits smaller tables | Yes — 12", 7.3 lb | Varies | Light, hollow |
| Stays out as decor | Yes — natural stone | Often | Rarely |
| Each set unique | Yes — natural veining | Grain varies | Identical |
| Felt-protected board & pieces | Yes — board + all 32 | Sometimes | Rarely |
The honest trade-off: a marble set costs more than wood or plastic, and even at 12 inches this is stone — 7.3 pounds, and the pieces can chip on a hard knock like any natural stone. And because both stones are warm mid-tones rather than a light-dark contrast, the board reads softer than black-and-white — lovely to look at, though a very high-contrast player may prefer a starker set. What you get is a warm, unusual board unlike any standard set, sized to fit where a full-size set won't.
Product specifications
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Board size | 12" × 12" |
| Square size | 1 inch |
| Number of pieces | 32 (16 per side) |
| Piece breakdown | 2 kings, 2 queens, 4 bishops, 4 knights, 4 rooks, 16 pawns |
| King height | 2.75 inches |
| Queen height | 2.5 inches |
| Bishop / Knight / Rook | 2.25 inches each |
| Pawn height | 2 inches |
| Weight | 7.3 pounds |
| Board colour | Coral-dominant with red marble squares |
| Piece colours | 16 coral marble · 16 red marble |
| Piece style | Staunton form, hand-carved |
| Base protection | Attached felt board base + individual felt bottoms for all 32 pieces |
| 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 — warm coral-toned marble for the light pieces and board field, red marble for the dark pieces and squares. Because the stone is natural, the exact tone and veining 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 — even at 7.3 pounds it can scuff a surface if slid.
Who this is for
- Anyone who wants a warm-toned board that suits wood furniture and earthy interiors.
- Smaller tables and tighter spaces where a full-size board would crowd the room.
- Players tired of black-and-white who want an unusual, warm palette instead.
- Gift buyers — a compact marble set is a substantial but manageable gift, and this coral-and-red palette makes it a distinctive one.
Good for: housewarmings, weddings, and Christmas or milestone gifts.
Explore more marble chess sets
Browse all marble chess sets, see the other 12-inch chess sets, or look at the 15-inch chess sets and sets with storage.
About this coral & red marble chess set
This handmade coral and red marble chess set has a compact 12-inch board and 32 hand-carved natural stone pieces in a warm palette — no black or white. The board is coral-dominant, with red marble squares, the king stands 2.75 inches on 1-inch squares, and the set weighs 7.3 pounds. 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
Skip soap and abrasive cleaners, and don't let liquids sit on the board.
