White & Green Antique Marble Chess Set — 15-Inch | Medieval Figurative Style
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Description
Two things make this set unusual: its pieces are carved as medieval figures rather than standard shapes, and its dark stone is translucent. This white and green antique marble chess set pairs white marble with green onyx — a banded stone that glows softly where light passes through it — on a full 15-inch board. It's white-dominant, with a white field and green onyx squares, and the pieces are hand-carved figures with a distressed antique finish. The set comes with a fitted storage case, and because onyx is a natural banded stone, no two boards or pieces are alike.
15" × 15" board · 1.5" squares · 32 figurative marble & onyx pieces · king 3.5" · 17 lb · storage case included · white-dominant with green onyx · free US shipping · 30-day returns
What's included: 1 × 15-inch white & green onyx board (attached felt base) · 32 hand-carved medieval figurative pieces — 2 kings, 2 queens, 4 bishops, 4 knights, 4 rooks, 16 pawns · individual felt bottoms for all 32 pieces · fitted PU-leather storage case · RADICALn fragile-safe packaging · piece-replacement service.
What makes this antique & figurative chess set different
Hand-carved medieval figurative pieces
Instead of standard Staunton shapes, the pieces are carved as medieval figures — robed kings and queens, a mitre-headed bishop, a carved horse-head knight, a crenellated tower rook, and hooded pawns — each finished with a hand-distressed antique look. The set reads as a historical sculpture as much as a game.
Translucent green onyx
The dark stone is green onyx — and unlike opaque marble, onyx is translucent, so it glows softly where light passes through it and shows the natural banding in the stone. Combined with the figurative carving, the translucent green gives this set a depth and character no opaque set can match, and no two are alike.
White-dominant board, green onyx accent
The board leads with white marble — a white field and border — with the banded green onyx squares set into it, making it white-dominant. The white ground keeps the board light and lets the green onyx read as the accent. (Prefer standard Staunton pieces in this color? See the white & green onyx standard sets.)
A storage case included
The set comes with a fitted carry case — a hard-body case with a PU synthetic leather exterior, a carry handle, and a latching lid, with an individual slot for every piece. The sculptural figurative pieces are worth protecting between games.
Full playing scale
The pieces are full playing size on the 15-inch board: the king stands 3.5 inches, the queen 3, down to 2.5-inch pawns, on 1.5-inch squares. Figurative, but full-scale and properly weighted in stone.
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 in the same white marble or green onyx — so a single damaged figure doesn't retire the set.
Antique figurative vs standard Staunton
| This set (antique figurative) | Standard Staunton set | |
|---|---|---|
| Piece style | Medieval figures & forms | Classic Staunton shapes |
| Dark stone | Translucent green onyx | Varies by set |
| Finish | Hand-distressed antique | Polished stone |
| Storage case | Included | On storage sets only |
| Best for | Display, distinctive look | Familiar tournament feel |
The honest trade-off: figurative pieces take a moment to learn to read compared with the familiar Staunton king, bishop, and knight — some players love the historical character, others prefer the clean familiarity of standard shapes. If you want the most recognizable tournament feel, a standard set may suit you better. What you get here is a distinctive, sculptural set with translucent green onyx and a storage case included.
Product specifications
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Board size | 15" × 15" × 0.5" |
| Square size | 1.5 inches |
| Piece style | Medieval figurative, hand-distressed antique finish |
| 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 |
| Set weight | 17 pounds |
| Storage case | Hard body, PU synthetic leather, carry handle, latching lid, slot per piece |
| Board color | White-dominant with green onyx squares |
| Piece colors | 16 white marble · 16 green onyx |
| Dark stone | Green onyx (translucent, banded) |
| Base protection | Attached felt board base + individual felt bottoms for all 32 pieces |
| Material | Natural marble and onyx, 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 figurative pieces by the body, not the finer carved details.
- Wipe board and pieces with a soft, dry or barely-damp cloth; skip soap and harsh cleaners.
- Store the pieces in the case slots 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. Keep the PU-leather case dry too.
Materials and craftsmanship
Every piece and board square is hand-carved and hand-polished from natural stone — white marble for the light pieces and board field, green onyx for the dark pieces and squares. Green onyx is a translucent banded stone, which is why it glows in the light and shows movement through it; the white marble gives a clean, opaque contrast. The pieces are carved as medieval figures with a hand-distressed antique finish. Because the stone is natural, the green onyx's banding varies 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 and onyx are porous by nature, which is why the surfaces are polished and why the set should be kept dry.
Care instructions
- Wipe stone 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, and keep the PU-leather case dry.
- Handle figurative pieces by the body, not the fine carved details.
- Store pieces in the case slots so edges don't chip.
- Don't let acids sit on the stone; they can etch marble and onyx.
- Lift the board, don't drag it — at 17 pounds it will scuff a surface if slid.
Who this is for
- Anyone drawn to green onyx and its glow, in a distinctive figurative set.
- Collectors and players who like the medieval, historical character on display.
- Anyone who wants a lighter, white-dominant board with the green onyx as an accent.
- Gift buyers — the figurative pieces, translucent onyx, and included case make it a striking, complete gift.
Good for: housewarmings, weddings, and Christmas or milestone gifts.
Explore more marble chess sets
Prefer standard Staunton pieces in green onyx? See the white & green onyx 12-inch or the 15-inch with storage. Browse the other antique & figurative sets, all 15-inch chess sets, or sets with storage.
About this white & green antique marble chess set
This handmade white and green antique marble chess set has a full 15-inch board and 32 hand-carved medieval figurative pieces in a hand-distressed antique finish. The board is white-dominant — a white marble field and border with translucent green onyx squares. The king stands 3.5 inches on 1.5-inch squares, and the set weighs 17 pounds. It comes with a fitted storage case, has felt-backed board and pieces, and is backed by a piece-replacement service. Because it's natural stone, no two sets are alike. Free US shipping and a 30-day return policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
This set includes 33 items total: one 15 × 15-inch natural marble chess board (white marble frame and light squares, green onyx dark squares) at 0.1 inches thickness with an antique-treated surface, 32 hand-carved antique-finish chess figures — 16 in bright white marble and 16 in natural green onyx (2 Kings, 2 Queens, 4 Bishops, 4 Knights, 4 Rooks, and 16 Pawns) — one free luxury storage box, individual felt bottoms for all 32 figures, and RADICALn branded secure fragile packaging. The figures are carved in medieval figurative style, not standard Staunton form. This is RADICALn's highest-specification and highest-priced product at $214.90.
Three compounding factors make this the most premium product in the collection. First, green onyx is the rarest stone we use — a semi-translucent chalcedony variety with multi-tonal colouring that no other stone produces. Second, the antique medieval figurative carving process is the most labour-intensive — each figure is carved into a historically-inspired human or animal form, polished, and then individually hand-distressed. Figurative carving requires significantly more skill and time than Staunton carving. Third, the storage box is included at no extra cost. No other RADICALn product combines all three factors. At $214.90 this is priced as a collector's object, not a game set.
Green onyx is a variety of chalcedony — microcrystalline quartz — not standard marble. Its multi-tonal colouring (forest green base with warm amber, cream, and occasional orange-red veining) comes from trace mineral deposits formed during geological development. The critical difference from marble is semi-translucency: green onyx transmits some light rather than fully reflecting it. This means a green onyx figure appears to glow from within in direct or natural light rather than simply reflecting from the surface. The same figure appears deep forest green in shadow and shows amber and cream warmth in direct light. This behaviour changes throughout the day as the light source moves — no other stone in the RADICALn collection produces this effect.
The board measures 15 × 15 inches (38 × 38 cm) at 0.1 inches thickness. Figure heights: King — 3.75 inches, Queen — 3.25 inches, Bishop — 2.5 inches, Knight — 2.75 inches, Rook — 2.5 inches, Pawn — 2.25 inches. The complete set weighs 10.5 lbs. Compatible with standard 15 to 18-inch chess boards.
Medieval figurative style — not standard Staunton. The figures are historically-inspired human and animal forms: robed kings and queens, ecclesiastical bishops, mounted knight forms, castle guardian rooks, and standing warrior pawns. Every type is immediately identifiable during play. In green onyx, the medieval figurative forms take on particular visual depth because the multi-tonal stone colour shifts across the carved surface — a green onyx bishop's robes show different tonal combinations at different areas of the same figure. This is the most visually complex piece design in the collection applied to the most visually complex stone in the collection.
The RADICALn antique collection draws on the same broad tradition of medieval figurative chess design that includes the Isle of Lewis chessmen — the famous 12th-century carved pieces discovered in Scotland, now held in the British Museum. The RADICALn antique figures are original medieval-inspired designs in natural stone rather than replicas, but they share the same figurative design philosophy: each piece type as a distinct historical character rather than a geometric abstraction. For buyers who appreciate the Lewis chessmen aesthetic and want that design tradition expressed in the rarest stone available, the White & Green Antique is the product.
Yes. The White & Green Antique Marble Chess Set includes a luxury storage box at no extra cost. The storage box holds the board and all 32 figures securely and serves as complete gifting presentation packaging — no additional wrapping is required. The storage box is standard across all RADICALn antique sets.
The white and green onyx combination suits the widest range of interiors in the antique collection because white marble is the most universally compatible stone and green onyx adds organic depth without imposing a strong directional colour. Best fits: botanical and biophilic modern (green is the defining material), Japandi (the translucency and natural variation of green onyx aligns with wabi-sabi), dark academia (the medieval figures and aged finish in green stone create a collector-cabinet aesthetic), quiet luxury (rare material expressed without visual noise), contemporary with green accents, and any maximalist or eclectic space where each displayed object carries geological and historical character.
The White & Green Antique Marble Chess Set at $214.90 is one of the most appropriate retirement gifts in its price range for a chess-playing professional who appreciates natural materials, historical objects, or geological specimens. The rarest stone in the collection, the most complex crafting process, and a permanently valuable object communicate the significance of a career milestone in a way that consumable or conventional gifts cannot. The storage box makes it presentation-ready. For a retirement gift that the recipient will display, use, and reference for the rest of their life — this is the product.
Both sets use the same green onyx and white marble stones. The differences: the White & Green Antique ($214.90) uses medieval figurative piece forms with a hand-distressed antique finish — the most labour-intensive production process in the collection. The White & Green Onyx standard set ($172) uses smooth Staunton-style pieces with a clean polished finish. Both include a storage box. Choose the standard set for a contemporary clean aesthetic in green onyx. Choose the antique set for a collector-quality medieval figurative aesthetic — and for the most premium single product RADICALn makes.
All RADICALn antique sets share the same medieval figurative piece style, hand-distressed antique finish, 15 × 15-inch board at 0.1 inches thickness, and free storage box. The difference is stone. The Black & White Antique ($171.35) and Coral & Red Antique ($171.35) use standard marble varieties. The White & Green Antique ($214.90) uses green onyx — the rarest and most optically complex stone in the collection. The $43.55 premium over the other antique sets reflects the rarity and higher material cost of green onyx specifically. If budget allows only one antique set, the White & Green is the apex.
Yes. The deep forest green tones of green onyx have a natural resonance with the Christmas season, and the medieval figurative antique style adds a historical depth that standard chess sets cannot offer. The storage box makes it presentation-ready at the $214.90 premium gift level. For a collector, medieval history enthusiast, natural stone appreciator, or dark academia devotee, the White & Green Antique is the most distinctive Christmas gift in the chess set category. For Christmas delivery, order by mid-December for our standard 4 to 9 business day US shipping window.
Wipe green onyx figures with a slightly damp soft cloth and dry immediately. The multi-tonal colours of green onyx can shift with prolonged direct sunlight — position the board away from direct window light for long-term tonal preservation. Never use acid-based cleaners (vinegar, lemon juice, bleach) as these damage the stone permanently. Do not attempt to polish away the antique distressed finish — it is intentional and deepens in character with handling. Store figures in the included storage box or separated soft cloth bags. Contact us if a figure is damaged — our replacement service will source a matching antique-finish green onyx or white marble replacement.
Yes. RADICALn offers a piece replacement service. If a green onyx or white marble antique figure is damaged, contact our customer service team. We will source a matching antique-finish replacement from the same stone variety. Because green onyx varies significantly in tone between stone sections, a replacement figure will match the green onyx type and antique finish but may carry a slightly different tonal arrangement — this is the nature of genuine geological material. We will advise on the best available match for your specific set.
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. The set ships in RADICALn branded secure fragile packaging. RADICALn offers a 30-day return policy — returns are free and accepted by mail for any reason.
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