Oceanic & Black Antique Marble Chess Set — 15-Inch | Storage Box Included
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Description
This oceanic and black antique marble chess set brings two distinctive elements together for the first time in the RADICALn collection — medieval figurative chess pieces, hand-carved as historical human and architectural forms rather than standard Staunton silhouettes, and natural oceanic grey marble, a cool blue-grey stone with mineral-flecked texture and subtle darker veining. Board, 32 medieval figurative pieces, and a free storage box are all included.
15-inch board · 32 medieval figurative pieces · King 3.75 in · Free storage box · Free US shipping · 30-day returns
What's Included in This Oceanic & Black Antique Marble Chess Set
- 1 × 15-inch oceanic and black antique marble chess board — hand-cut from natural stone with alternating oceanic grey and black marble squares and an oceanic grey marble frame, with an attached felt base to protect your table surface
- 32 × hand-carved medieval figurative chess pieces — 2 Kings, 2 Queens, 4 Bishops, 4 Knights, 4 Rooks, and 16 Pawns — 16 pieces in oceanic grey marble and 16 in black marble — each individually hand-carved as a historical human or architectural figure, not standard Staunton form, and hand-polished to a smooth finish. King stands 3.75 inches.
- Free storage box — included with every antique chess set at no additional cost; protects and stores all 32 pieces and the board between uses
- RADICALn branded secure fragile packaging — purpose-built for natural stone transit
- Piece replacement service — if any piece is ever lost or damaged, contact us and we will source a matching replacement from the same oceanic grey or black marble variety
Medieval Figurative Pieces in Oceanic Grey — A New Antique Colourway
Standard RADICALn chess sets use the classic Staunton piece design — the internationally recognised abstract form used in competitive chess since the 1840s. The antique chess sets use a different tradition entirely: medieval figurative pieces, where each piece type is carved as a distinct historical figure — kings and queens as robed monarchs, bishops as clerics, knights as mounted warriors, rooks as fortified towers, pawns as foot soldiers. The result is a chess set that functions as a sculptural display object in its own right, not just a game waiting to be played.
This is the first time oceanic grey marble has entered the antique chess set family at RADICALn. Where the existing antique sets use warmer (coral, red) or higher-contrast (black and white) stone pairings, oceanic grey brings a cooler, more atmospheric character to the medieval piece forms — a grounded, almost austere quality that suits the historical aesthetic of figurative chess pieces particularly well.
Built for Display, Dark Academia, and the Most Considered Gift List
On a library shelf, game room table, or home office desk, the medieval figurative pieces in oceanic grey and black marble create a display object with genuine historical and sculptural depth. The cool-toned oceanic grey integrates into dark academia, gothic, contemporary, and Scandinavian interiors more naturally than the existing antique colourways — it is the right choice for buyers who want the antique piece format in a stone palette that suits a cooler, more grounded home aesthetic.
As a gift, the combination of medieval figurative pieces, natural oceanic grey marble, and an included storage box makes this the most complete premium gift in the RADICALn antique family — suited to a significant birthday milestone, a Father's Day gift for a chess enthusiast with a considered home, a Christmas gift for someone who already owns a standard chess set and wants something more distinctive, and a wedding or anniversary gift that will remain in the home permanently.
Materials & Craftsmanship — Oceanic Grey and Black Marble, Medieval Figurative Carving
Oceanic grey marble is a natural metamorphic stone characterised by a cool blue-grey base colour with a mineral-flecked, slightly mottled texture and subtle darker veining — named for its calm, oceanic colour palette. It is a cooler and more texturally complex stone than standard black or white marble, and its mineral character reads particularly well in the detailed surface work of figurative carved pieces. The black pieces are carved from natural black marble, a dense, fine-grained metamorphic stone that polishes to a deep, consistent reflective surface — providing the contrast that allows the oceanic grey pieces to read fully against them.
Medieval figurative carving is a more labour-intensive process than Staunton form carving. Each piece type carries a distinct figurative form — a robed monarch, a clerical figure, a mounted knight — and the individual details of each figure require more stone removal and more precise hand work than the abstract geometry of Staunton. The result is a set of pieces that function as individual sculptural objects as much as game pieces, with the variation in stone veining and mineral texture making each piece uniquely distinct from any other.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Board size | 15 × 15 inches (38 × 38 cm) |
| Piece style | Medieval figurative — not standard Staunton |
| King height | 3.75 inches (9.5 cm) |
| Total items | 34 (1 board + 32 chess figures + 1 storage box) |
| Piece count breakdown | 2 Kings · 2 Queens · 4 Bishops · 4 Knights · 4 Rooks · 16 Pawns |
| Piece colours | 16 oceanic grey marble pieces · 16 black marble pieces |
| Material — board | Natural oceanic grey marble (frame & light squares) + natural black marble (dark squares) |
| Material — pieces | Natural oceanic grey marble (16 pieces) + natural black marble (16 pieces) |
| Material note | Both stones are natural metamorphic marble — oceanic grey is mineral-flecked and cool blue-grey; black is dense and deeply polished |
| Finish | Hand-polished natural surface on all pieces and board |
| Base protection | Attached felt bottom on board |
| Storage box | Included free — protects board and all 32 pieces |
| Use | Indoor use only |
How to Care for Your Oceanic & Black Antique Marble Chess Set
- Cleaning: Wipe pieces and board with a slightly damp soft cloth and dry immediately. Do not leave moisture sitting on either the oceanic grey or black 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 on any surface.
- Storage: The included storage box protects all 32 pieces and the board between uses — store pieces inside the box after every use to prevent contact scratching between the oceanic grey and black marble surfaces.
- Handling the figurative pieces: The medieval figurative forms have more fine surface detail than standard Staunton pieces — handle with care, particularly the robed figure details on Kings and Queens. Contact us if any piece is damaged — our replacement service will source a matching piece.
Perfect For
- Dark academia and gothic interiors — the cool oceanic grey paired with black marble and medieval figurative pieces suits dark, atmospheric, historically-inspired rooms better than any other antique colourway
- Scandinavian and contemporary grey-toned spaces — the muted oceanic grey palette integrates with cool neutral interiors more naturally than the coral or red antique colourways
- Significant birthday milestone — a 40th, 50th, or 60th birthday gift for a chess enthusiast or natural stone collector with a considered home
- Father's Day premium gift — for a chess-playing father who already owns a standard set and would appreciate the step up to medieval figurative pieces in a distinctive stone
- Wedding or anniversary gift — a lasting natural stone object with historical and sculptural depth for a couple with a cool-toned, considered home aesthetic
- Christmas gift for an existing RADICALn owner — the antique figurative format and oceanic grey stone combination means no overlap with any standard set already in their collection
- Home library or game room centrepiece — medieval figurative pieces in oceanic grey marble displayed in starting position on a 15-inch board are a significant display statement in any room with bookshelves, dark wood, or cool stone finishes
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The oceanic and black antique marble chess set at $195 brings medieval figurative piece carving to the coolest, most atmospheric stone in the RADICALn collection — 32 hand-carved oceanic grey and black marble figures in historical human and architectural forms, a 15-inch natural stone board, and a free storage box included. Every set ships free across the United States with a 30-day return guarantee. If you have questions about the oceanic grey marble, the medieval figurative piece style, or how this set compares to any other in the antique family — contact us directly. We know every set we make.
Frequently Asked Questions
This set includes 34 items total: one 15 × 15-inch natural marble chess board (oceanic grey marble frame and light squares, black marble dark squares), 32 hand-carved medieval figurative chess pieces — 16 in oceanic grey marble and 16 in black marble — and a free storage box. The board carries an attached felt base. RADICALn branded secure fragile packaging is included.
Medieval figurative chess pieces are individually carved as distinct historical human and architectural figures — kings and queens as robed monarchs, bishops as clerical figures, knights as mounted warriors, rooks as fortified towers, pawns as foot soldiers. This is a different carving tradition from the standard Staunton design used in competitive chess, and results in pieces that function as individual sculptural objects as well as game pieces.
The standard White & Grey Oceanic and Grey Oceanic & White chess sets at $125.90 use classic Staunton-form pieces — abstract, internationally recognised chess piece silhouettes. This Antique set at $195 uses medieval figurative pieces — historically-styled human and architectural figures — and includes a free storage box. The board size (15 inches) and stone pairing are the same.
Oceanic grey marble is a natural metamorphic stone with a cool blue-grey base colour, mineral-flecked texture, and subtle darker veining. It is cooler and more texturally complex than standard white or black marble, and its mineral character reads particularly well in the detailed surface work of figurative carved chess pieces.
Yes — a free storage box is included with every RADICALn antique chess set. It protects all 32 pieces and the board between uses. The storage box is a standard feature of every antique chess set in the RADICALn collection.
The King stands 3.75 inches — consistent with the other antique chess sets in the RADICALn collection. The medieval figurative pieces are proportioned for display as much as play.
The RADICALn antique chess set range currently spans $169 to $214.90. The Oceanic & Black Antique set is priced at $195 — above the standard antique colourways ($171.35) and below the premium White & Green Onyx Antique ($214.90). The mid-tier pricing reflects the distinctive oceanic grey marble pairing and the black-dominant board configuration.
The cool oceanic grey and black marble combination with medieval figurative pieces suits dark academia, gothic, Scandinavian, and contemporary grey-toned interiors particularly well — rooms with bookshelves, dark wood, stone surfaces, and cool neutral palettes where the oceanic grey marble integrates more naturally than the warmer coral or red antique colourways would.
Yes — particularly for a chess enthusiast who already owns a standard chess set and would appreciate a meaningful step up to medieval figurative pieces in a distinctive stone pairing. The included storage box, the oceanic grey stone character, and the $195 price point make it a considered premium gift rather than an everyday purchase.
Yes — the antique figurative pieces in natural oceanic grey and black marble make this a lasting object with historical and sculptural depth, suited to a couple with a cool-toned, considered home aesthetic. The included storage box means the set can be stored between uses without risk to the pieces.
Wipe pieces with a slightly damp soft cloth and dry immediately. Never use acid-based cleaners. Store pieces inside the included storage box after every use to prevent contact scratching. The medieval figurative forms have more surface detail than Staunton pieces — handle with care. Contact us if any piece is damaged — our replacement service will source a matching piece.
All RADICALn marble chess sets ship free to US addresses. Handling time is 1 to 2 business days; transit time is 3 to 7 business days — total estimated delivery is 4 to 9 business days. RADICALn offers a 30-day return policy — returns are free and accepted by mail for any reason.
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