{"product_id":"oceanic-and-black-antique-marble-chess-set","title":"Oceanic \u0026 Black Antique Marble Chess Set — 15-Inch | Storage Box Included","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eoceanic and black antique marble chess set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebrings 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15-inch board  ·  32 medieval figurative pieces  ·  King 3.75 in  ·  Free storage box  ·  Free US shipping  ·  30-day returns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included in This Oceanic \u0026amp; Black Antique Marble Chess Set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 × 15-inch oceanic and black antique marble chess board\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e32 × hand-carved medieval figurative chess pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree storage box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— included with every antique chess set at no additional cost; protects and stores all 32 pieces and the board between uses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRADICALn branded secure fragile packaging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— purpose-built for natural stone transit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePiece replacement service\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMedieval Figurative Pieces in Oceanic Grey — A New Antique Colourway\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for Display, Dark Academia, and the Most Considered Gift List\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs 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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esignificant birthday milestone\u003c\/strong\u003e, a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFather's Day gift for a chess enthusiast with a considered home\u003c\/strong\u003e, a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChristmas gift for someone who already owns a standard chess set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand wants something more distinctive, and a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewedding or anniversary gift\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat will remain in the home permanently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Craftsmanship — Oceanic Grey and Black Marble, Medieval Figurative Carving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOceanic 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedieval 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoard size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 × 15 inches (38 × 38 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePiece style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedieval figurative — not standard Staunton\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKing height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.75 inches (9.5 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal items\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34 (1 board + 32 chess figures + 1 storage box)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePiece count breakdown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 Kings · 2 Queens · 4 Bishops · 4 Knights · 4 Rooks · 16 Pawns\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePiece colours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 oceanic grey marble pieces · 16 black marble pieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial — board\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural oceanic grey marble (frame \u0026amp; light squares) + natural black marble (dark squares)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial — pieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural oceanic grey marble (16 pieces) + natural black marble (16 pieces)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial note\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoth stones are natural metamorphic marble — oceanic grey is mineral-flecked and cool blue-grey; black is dense and deeply polished\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-polished natural surface on all pieces and board\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAttached felt bottom on board\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded free — protects board and all 32 pieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndoor use only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Care for Your Oceanic \u0026amp; Black Antique Marble Chess Set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWipe 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to avoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNever 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandling the figurative pieces:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDark academia and gothic interiors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— the cool oceanic grey paired with black marble and medieval figurative pieces suits dark, atmospheric, historically-inspired rooms better than any other antique colourway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScandinavian and contemporary grey-toned spaces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— the muted oceanic grey palette integrates with cool neutral interiors more naturally than the coral or red antique colourways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignificant birthday milestone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— a 40th, 50th, or 60th birthday gift for a chess enthusiast or natural stone collector with a considered home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFather's Day premium gift\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWedding or anniversary gift\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— a lasting natural stone object with historical and sculptural depth for a couple with a cool-toned, considered home aesthetic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChristmas gift for an existing RADICALn owner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— the antique figurative format and oceanic grey stone combination means no overlap with any standard set already in their collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHome library or game room centrepiece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore the Full Antique Range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrowse other antique chess sets:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/black-and-white-antique-handmade-marble-chess-set\"\u003eBlack \u0026amp; White Antique Chess Set ($171.35) →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/black-and-coral-antique-marble-chess-set\"\u003eBlack \u0026amp; Fossil Coral Antique Chess Set ($171.35) →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/coral-and-red-antique-marble-chess-set\"\u003eCoral \u0026amp; Red Antique Chess Set ($171.35) →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/white-and-green-antique-marble-chess-set\"\u003eWhite \u0026amp; Green Onyx Antique Chess Set ($214.90) →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWant the oceanic grey standard chess set instead?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/white-and-grey-oceanic-marble-chess-set\"\u003eWhite \u0026amp; Grey Oceanic 15-inch Chess Set ($125.90) →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/grey-oceanic-and-white-handmade-marble-chess-set\"\u003eGrey Oceanic \u0026amp; White 15-inch Chess Set ($125.90) →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrowse all 15-inch chess sets:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/15-inches-chess-sets\"\u003eAll 15-inch Chess Sets →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrowse all chess sets:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/marble-chess-set\"\u003eAll Marble Chess Sets →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eoceanic and black antique marble chess set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eat $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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RADICALn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47731546063026,"sku":"11-SV77-3QG9","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1317\/5123\/files\/hand-moving-oceanic-marble-rook-tower-piece-black-antique-medieval-figurative-close-up-radicaln.webp?v=1784528169","url":"https:\/\/radicaln.com\/products\/oceanic-and-black-antique-marble-chess-set","provider":"RADICALn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}