Oceanic & White Marble Chess Pieces — Handmade Natural Stone, No Board
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Description
This oceanic and white marble chess pieces set is hand-carved from natural oceanic grey marble and bright white marble — a cooler, more muted pairing than the high-contrast black-and-white combination, with the mineral-flecked oceanic grey providing a calm, grounded character against clean white. This listing includes pieces only; no board is included. The pieces are sized to fit standard 16 to 20 inch chess boards.
32 hand-polished pieces · No board included · King 3.5 in · Fits 16–20 inch boards · Free US shipping · 30-day returns
What's Included in This Oceanic & White Marble Chess Pieces Set
- 32 × hand-carved natural stone chess pieces — 2 Kings, 2 Queens, 4 Bishops, 4 Knights, 4 Rooks, and 16 Pawns — 16 pieces in bright white marble and 16 in oceanic grey marble — each individually hand-carved to Staunton form and hand-polished to a smooth finish
- No board included. This is a pieces-only listing. The pieces are sized to fit standard 16 to 20 inch chess boards.
- Individual felt bottoms for all 32 pieces — a separate felt bottom packet included for every piece, preventing contact scratching during play and storage
- 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
Need a board too? See our complete marble chess sets or our 15-inch board-only listing from $79.35.
A Calmer Alternative to Black and White — for Buyers Who Already Have a Board
Oceanic grey marble is a cool blue-grey stone with a mineral-flecked, slightly mottled texture and subtle darker veining. Paired with bright white marble, the contrast is softer and more muted than black-and-white — the two stones share a cool, grounded palette that integrates with Scandinavian, coastal, contemporary, and neutral-toned interiors more naturally than a high-contrast black-and-white piece set would. This is the right choice for buyers who want the permanence and craft of genuine natural stone pieces but find black-and-white too stark for their existing board or interior.
At $75.50, this is also the most accessible way to own oceanic grey marble chess pieces without purchasing a complete board-and-piece set.
Built for Cool-Toned Interiors, Custom Board Pairings, and Replacement Sets
These pieces pair well with any 16 to 20 inch board in a light stone or neutral finish, and suit Scandinavian, coastal, and contemporary grey-toned boards particularly well. As a gift, this works well as a birthday present for a chess player with a neutral or cool-toned home who already owns a board, a housewarming gift for a Scandinavian or contemporary-styled new home, and a replacement set for someone whose existing oceanic grey piece set needs a refresh.
Materials & Craftsmanship — Oceanic Grey and White Marble, Handmade
Oceanic grey marble is a natural metamorphic stone characterized by a cool blue-grey base color with a mineral-flecked, slightly mottled texture and subtle darker veining — named for its calm, oceanic color palette. The white pieces are carved from natural white marble, a fine-grained metamorphic stone that polishes to a bright, clean surface. Both stones are true metamorphic marble, giving this set a consistent material character across both piece colors.
Every piece is individually hand-carved to Staunton form and hand-polished after carving. The exact shade of grey and the mineral-flecking pattern on your oceanic grey pieces will vary slightly from the product photography — this is the natural characteristic of genuine stone.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Board included | No — pieces only |
| Compatible board size | 16 to 20 inches |
| King height | 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) |
| Queen height | 3 inches (7.6 cm) |
| Bishop height | 2.75 inches (7 cm) |
| Knight height | 2.75 inches (7 cm) |
| Rook height | 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) |
| Pawn height | 2.25 inches (5.7 cm) |
| Total pieces | 32 (no board) |
| Piece count breakdown | 2 Kings · 2 Queens · 4 Bishops · 4 Knights · 4 Rooks · 16 Pawns |
| Piece colors | 16 bright white marble pieces · 16 oceanic grey marble pieces |
| Piece style | Staunton form, hand-carved |
| Material | Natural white marble (16 pieces) + natural oceanic grey marble (16 pieces) |
| Finish | Hand-polished natural surface on all pieces |
| Base protection | Individual felt bottoms for all 32 pieces (included in packet) |
| Storage box | Not included |
| Use | Indoor use only |
| SKU | MC-F4YG-VYHH |
How to Care for Your Oceanic & White Marble Chess Pieces
- Cleaning: Wipe pieces with a slightly damp soft cloth and dry immediately. Do not leave moisture sitting on either the oceanic grey 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.
- Preserving the color: Both oceanic grey and white marble can show gradual tone shift with prolonged direct sunlight. Position pieces away from direct window light long-term.
- Storage: Store pieces separated in soft cloth bags between uses to prevent contact scratching between the oceanic grey and white marble surfaces.
Perfect For
- Buyers who already own a chess board — for upgrading to genuine oceanic grey and white marble pieces without replacing an existing board
- Custom board pairings — for buyers building a personalized setup with a 16 to 20 inch board in a cool stone or neutral finish
- Cool-toned and Scandinavian interiors — the muted oceanic grey and white palette suits coastal, Scandinavian, and contemporary grey-toned spaces better than a high-contrast black-and-white set
- Replacement piece sets — for replacing lost or damaged pieces from an existing oceanic grey chess set
- Companion to an oceanic grey RADICALn chess set — for buyers who own an oceanic grey complete set and want a backup or replacement piece set
- Birthday gift — for a chess player who already has a board and prefers a calmer, more grounded aesthetic
- Housewarming gift — for a new home with Scandinavian, coastal, or contemporary neutral styling
Explore the Full Range
- Want a complete set with a board?
- Need just a board? See our 15-inch board-only listing ($79.35) →
- Browse the full collection: All Marble Chess Sets → · All Board Games →
This oceanic and white marble chess pieces set brings the calm, cool character of oceanic grey marble to any 16 to 20 inch chess board you already own — a softer, more grounded alternative to black-and-white. No board is included with this listing. At $75.50 with free US shipping and a 30-day return guarantee. Contact us if you have questions about board compatibility or anything else. We know every set we make.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. This listing is for 32 chess pieces only — no board is included. The pieces are sized to fit standard 16 to 20 inch chess boards. If you need a board as well, see our complete chess sets or our board-only listing from $79.35.
This set includes 32 hand-carved natural stone chess pieces — 16 in bright white marble and 16 in oceanic grey marble (2 Kings, 2 Queens, 4 Bishops, 4 Knights, 4 Rooks, and 16 Pawns) — individual felt bottoms for all 32 pieces, and RADICALn branded secure fragile packaging. No board and no storage box are included.
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 provides a softer, more muted alternative to black marble when paired with white.
Both use white marble as one stone. The difference is the contrasting stone: this set uses oceanic grey marble — cool, muted, mineral-flecked — while the Black & White set uses deep black marble for higher contrast. Choose oceanic grey for Scandinavian, coastal, or neutral-toned spaces. Choose black-and-white for maximum contrast or bolder aesthetics.
These pieces are sized to fit standard 16 to 20 inch chess boards.
King — 3.5 inches, Queen — 3 inches, Bishop — 2.75 inches, Knight — 2.75 inches, Rook — 2.5 inches, Pawn — 2.25 inches.
These pieces are sized for 16 to 20 inch boards, which is larger than RADICALn's standard 15-inch boards. For pieces matched to a 15-inch RADICALn board, see our complete Oceanic Grey chess sets.
The cool oceanic grey and white marble combination suits Scandinavian, coastal, contemporary grey-toned, and neutral interiors particularly well — anywhere a softer, more grounded contrast is preferred over bold black and white.
Yes — for a chess player who already owns a board, this is a calm, sophisticated upgrade to genuine oceanic grey and white marble pieces. It works well as a birthday or housewarming gift for someone with a Scandinavian or contemporary-styled home.
Wipe pieces with a slightly damp soft cloth and dry immediately. Never use acid-based cleaners. Both stones can show gradual tone shift with prolonged direct sunlight — position pieces away from direct window light. Store pieces separated in soft cloth bags between uses.
All RADICALn chess pieces ship free to US addresses. Estimated delivery 4 to 9 business days. RADICALn offers a 30-day return policy.
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