Oceanic Grey & White Marble Chess Set — 15-Inch Handmade Natural Stone
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Description
Black-and-white is the chess default; this is the cooler, moodier alternative — with the grey leading. This oceanic grey and white marble chess set has a grey-dominant board: an oceanic grey field and border with white marble squares set into it, for a deeper, more tonal look than stark black-and-white. It's a full 15-inch board with 32 hand-carved stone pieces at 17 pounds, heavy enough to sit flat and stay put, and because it's natural marble, the grey veining runs differently across every board.
15" × 15" board · 32 marble pieces · king 3.5" · 17 lb · felt-backed board & pieces · grey-dominant, oceanic grey + white marble · free US shipping · 30-day returns
What's included: 1 × 15-inch oceanic grey & 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 oceanic grey & white marble chess set different
A grey-dominant board with cool marble tones
The board leads with oceanic grey — a grey field and border — with white marble squares set into it. That makes it grey-dominant, a deeper, moodier look than a white-heavy board. (Prefer the white to lead? See the white-dominant sibling set.) The oceanic grey brings soft, cool veining that reads calmer and richer than the hard contrast of black-and-white.
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 from the same oceanic grey 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 grey veining varies from set to set. Yours won't be a copy of the photo — the pattern in your board and pieces is unique to it.
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 a board that stays out as a piece of the room, pieces with real weight, and a deep grey-and-white palette that's richer than stark black-and-white.
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 | Grey-dominant with white marble squares |
| Piece colors | 16 oceanic grey 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 — oceanic grey marble for the dark pieces and board field, white marble for the light pieces and squares. Because the stone is natural, the grey 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 a set that stays out as part of the room, not stashed in a closet.
- Anyone who finds black-and-white too stark and wants a deeper, moodier palette.
- Darker or richer interiors where a grey-dominant board anchors the room.
- Gift buyers — a marble chess set is a substantial, lasting gift for a player or a host.
Good for: housewarmings, weddings, and Christmas or milestone gifts.
Explore more marble chess sets
Prefer a lighter, white-dominant board? See the White & Oceanic Grey 15-inch. Browse all marble chess sets, the other 15-inch chess sets, or the sets with a storage box.
About this oceanic grey & white marble chess set
This handmade oceanic grey and white marble chess set has a full 15-inch board and 32 hand-carved natural stone pieces. The board is grey-dominant — an oceanic grey field and border with white marble squares — for a deeper, cooler look than black-and-white. 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 the white to dominate, see the White & Oceanic Grey version, which reverses the emphasis to a lighter board.
Skip soap and abrasive cleaners, and don't let liquids sit on the board.
