White & Black Antique Marble Chess Set — 15-Inch | Medieval Figurative

This white and black antique marble chess set is hand-carved in medieval figurative style from natural white and black marble — robed kings and queens, warrior pawns, and architectural towers in place of standard Staunton geometry — with a storage box included free at $169.00.

15-inch board  ·  32 hand-carved medieval figurative pieces  ·  King 3.5 in  ·  Storage box included  ·  Free US shipping  ·  30-day returns

What's Included in This White & Black Antique Marble Chess Set

• 1 × 15-inch white and black antique marble chess board — hand-cut from natural stone with alternating white and black marble squares, solid slab construction, 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 bright white marble and 16 in deep black marble — each individually hand-carved in medieval figurative style with robed monarchs, warrior pawns, and architectural rook towers, finished with a hand-distressed antique surface
• Storage box included free — a fitted storage box with individual compartments for all 32 pieces, included with this set at no extra cost
• Individual felt bottoms for all 32 pieces — a separate felt bottom packet included for every piece; the board carries an attached felt base
• 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 from the same white or black marble variety

Medieval Figurative Pieces in the Most Classic Color Pairing

Almost every chess set sold today uses the Staunton piece design — the geometric, abstract forms standardized in the 19th century for tournament play. This set draws on a much older tradition: medieval figurative chess pieces, carved as actual robed figures, warriors, and architectural forms rather than abstract shapes. The style echoes historical pieces like the Isle of Lewis chessmen — among the most famous surviving medieval chess artefacts — where kings sit enthroned, queens hold their heads in contemplation, bishops are mitred clergy, knights are mounted warriors, rooks are stylized as watchtowers, and pawns stand as simple foot soldiers.

Where the RADICALn antique collection also includes warmer color pairings — fossil coral with black or red marble — this white and black combination delivers the medieval figurative carving in the same high-contrast, classic palette as the standard black and white sets. It is the right choice for buyers who want the historical carving style and antique finish without moving into a warmer or more unusual color story.

Built for Collectors, Classic Interiors, and Serious Display

This set belongs in spaces where history and craft are part of the aesthetic: a study lined with books, a library shelf, a dark academia bedroom or office, a mantel in a traditional or gothic-leaning living room. The high-contrast white and black palette gives the antique finish and medieval figurative carving a classic, timeless presentation that suits a wider range of interiors than the warmer antique colorways. The included storage box means the set can move between display and protected storage without exposure risk.

As a gift, the medieval figurative styling makes this one of the more distinctive options in the RADICALn collection at this price tier — a milestone birthday gift for a history enthusiast or collector, a Christmas gift for a museum-going or Isle of Lewis enthusiast, a retirement gift for a professional with new time for collecting and display, and a Halloween or autumn gift where the dramatic antique aesthetic suits the season's archaeological and gothic mood.

Materials & Craftsmanship — White and Black Marble, Medieval Figurative Carving

The white pieces and board squares are carved from natural white marble — a fine-grained metamorphic stone with a bright, clean surface. The black pieces and contrasting board squares are carved from natural black marble — a dense metamorphic stone that polishes to a deep, consistent surface with subtle natural veining. Neither stone is dyed or treated; the color is entirely geological.

Carving medieval figurative pieces is significantly more labor-intensive than carving standard Staunton geometry — every robed figure, every warrior pawn, every architectural rook tower requires individual sculptural attention rather than repeatable geometric turning. After carving, each piece receives a hand-distressed antique finish that creates the aged, weathered surface character associated with historical stone artefacts. Because this finish is applied by hand, the exact texture and depth of distressing will vary slightly piece to piece and set to set — this variation is intentional and part of the antique character, not an inconsistency.

Specifications

How to Care for Your White & Black Antique Marble Chess Set

• Cleaning: Wipe pieces and board with a slightly damp soft cloth and dry immediately. Avoid leaving moisture on either marble surface for extended periods.
• Preserving the antique finish: Do not attempt to polish or buff the hand-distressed surface of the pieces — the textured, weathered finish is intentional and part of the antique character. Polishing will remove the antique surface and cannot be reversed.
• What to avoid: Never use acid-based cleaners — vinegar, lemon juice, bleach, or standard household products permanently damage natural marble. Never use abrasive cloths or scouring pads.
• Storage: Use the included storage box for between-use storage — the fitted compartments keep pieces separated and protected, and prevent the distressed surfaces from contacting each other during storage.
• Handling: Medieval figurative pieces have finer sculptural detail than Staunton pieces and can be more delicate at extremities (raised arms, mitred bishop tops, horse-head knight forms). Handle by the body of the piece rather than narrow projecting details. Contact us if a piece is damaged — our replacement service will source a matching piece.

Perfect For

• Medieval history and Isle of Lewis enthusiasts — the figurative carving style directly references the medieval figurative chess tradition; a meaningful gift for anyone with an interest in historical chess artefacts
• Dark academia and gothic interiors — the antique finish, medieval figures, and classic black-and-white palette align directly with dark academia and gothic aesthetic preferences
• Buyers who want classic colors with historical carving — for collectors who want the medieval figurative style and antique finish without the warmer or more unusual color pairings elsewhere in the antique collection
• Christmas gift — collector tier — with a storage box included at $169.00, a premium Christmas gift for a serious chess or history collector
• Milestone birthdays — for collectors, history enthusiasts, and chess players who already own a standard set and are ready for something rarer
• Retirement — for a professional entering a period with more time for collecting, display, and considered home objects
• Halloween and autumn — the hand-distressed antique finish and dramatic black marble give this set a naturally gothic, archaeological character that suits Halloween gifting
• Housewarming — collector or library home — for a home with a library, study, or collector's display space where a medieval figurative chess set is a natural fit
• Corporate and executive gifting — the medieval figurative carving and storage box presentation make this a distinctive, conversation-worthy executive gift
• Museum gift shop style buyers — for buyers who appreciate museum-quality reproductions and historical design references
• Father's Day — collector tier — for a father who already owns chess sets and would appreciate the rarer medieval figurative aesthetic

Explore the Full Antique Collection

• Explore other antique colorways:
  • Black & Coral Antique 15-inch ($171.35) →
  • Coral & Red Antique 15-inch ($171.35) →
  • White & Green Antique 15-inch ($214.90) → — our premium green onyx antique set
• Want the same colors without the antique finish?
  • Black & White 15-inch Standard ($149) →
  • Black & White 15-inch with Storage Box ($172) →
  • Black & White 12-inch ($99.50) →
• Browse the full collection: All Marble Chess Sets →  ·  All Board Games →

The white and black antique marble chess set brings medieval figurative carving and a hand-distressed antique finish to the most classic color pairing in the RADICALn collection — a 15-inch board with storage box included, free US shipping, and a 30-day return guarantee, all at $169.00. If you have questions about the medieval figurative style or how this compares to our other antique sets — contact us directly. We know every set we make.