White & Green Onyx Marble Chess Set — 12-Inch Handmade Natural Stone
What Makes Radicaln Different
Description
Most stone chess sets are opaque marble; this one has a stone that catches the light — and it's compact. This white and green onyx marble chess set has a small 12-inch board that fits smaller tables and tighter spaces, pairing white marble with translucent green onyx. It's white-dominant — a white field and border with green onyx squares — and the green onyx glows softly where light passes through it. At 7.3 pounds it has real stone weight without the bulk of the 15-inch set, and because onyx is a natural banded stone, no two boards are alike.
12" × 12" board · 1" squares · 32 marble & onyx pieces · king 2.75" · 7.3 lb · felt-backed board & pieces · white-dominant with green onyx · free US shipping · 30-day returns
What's included: 1 × 12-inch white & green onyx board (attached felt base) · 32 hand-carved Staunton pieces — 2 kings, 2 queens, 4 bishops, 4 knights, 4 rooks, 16 pawns · individual felt bottoms for all 32 pieces · RADICALn fragile-safe packaging · piece-replacement service.
What makes this white & green onyx marble chess set different
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. That translucency sets it apart from a plain green set: the green squares and pieces have depth and a glow a solid stone can't match, and no two are alike.
A compact 12-inch board
At 12 inches, this is the smaller of our two board sizes — it fits a side table, a shelf, or a smaller room where the 15-inch board would crowd the space, and it's easier to move and store at 7.3 pounds. It's still solid natural stone, just scaled for tighter spaces. (Want the larger board? See the 15-inch versions.)
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. (Prefer the green onyx to dominate the board? See the green-onyx-dominant 15-inch version.) The white ground keeps the board light and lets the green onyx read as the accent.
Full playing pieces, scaled to the board
The 32 pieces are sized for the 12-inch board: the king stands 2.75 inches, the queen 2.5, down to 2-inch pawns, on 1-inch squares. They're still solid stone with weight in the hand — a proper set to play on, just proportioned for the smaller board.
Felt-protected board and pieces
The board has an attached felt base, and every one of the 32 pieces comes with its own felt bottom (included in a separate packet). The felt keeps the board from scratching your table and stops the stone pieces scuffing each other and the board during play.
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 piece doesn't retire the set.
Marble vs the usual chess sets
| Onyx & marble (this) | Opaque marble set | Wood / plastic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Translucent, catches light | Yes — green onyx glows | No — opaque | No |
| Solid stone, fits smaller tables | Yes — 12", 7.3 lb | Varies | Light, hollow |
| Each set unique | Yes — natural banding | Yes — veining | Grain / identical |
| Felt-protected board & pieces | Yes — board + all 32 | Sometimes | Rarely |
The honest trade-off: a stone set costs more than wood or plastic, and even at 12 inches this is stone — 7.3 pounds, and the pieces can chip on a hard knock like any natural stone. The 12-inch board also gives you smaller pieces than the 15-inch set, which some players find less commanding to play on. What you get is a compact set with translucent green onyx that catches the light in a way no opaque marble set can.
Product specifications
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Board size | 12" × 12" |
| Square size | 1 inch |
| Number of pieces | 32 (16 per side) |
| Piece breakdown | 2 kings, 2 queens, 4 bishops, 4 knights, 4 rooks, 16 pawns |
| King height | 2.75 inches |
| Queen height | 2.5 inches |
| Bishop / Knight / Rook | 2.25 inches each |
| Pawn height | 2 inches |
| Weight | 7.3 pounds |
| Board color | White-dominant with green onyx squares |
| Piece colors | 16 white marble · 16 green onyx |
| Dark stone | Green onyx (translucent, banded) |
| Piece style | Staunton form, hand-carved |
| 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 pieces by the body, not the fine tops, which are the most delicate part of any carved stone piece.
- Wipe board and pieces with a soft, dry or barely-damp cloth; skip soap and harsh cleaners.
- Store the pieces wrapped or in a lined box 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.
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. 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 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.
- Handle pieces by the body, not the carved tops.
- Store pieces protected — wrapped or in a lined box 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 — even at 7.3 pounds it can scuff a surface if slid.
Who this is for
- Smaller tables and tighter spaces where a 15-inch board would crowd the room.
- Anyone drawn to green onyx and its glow and banding, in a compact set.
- Anyone who wants a lighter, white-dominant board with the green onyx as an accent.
- Gift buyers — a compact marble and onyx set is a substantial but manageable gift, and the translucent onyx makes it distinctive.
Good for: housewarmings, weddings, and Christmas or milestone gifts.
Explore more marble chess sets
Want the larger board? See the Green Onyx & White 15-inch (green-onyx-dominant) or the White & Green Onyx 15-inch with storage. Browse all marble chess sets, the other 12-inch chess sets, or sets with storage.
About this white & green onyx marble chess set
This handmade white and green onyx marble chess set has a compact 12-inch board and 32 hand-carved natural stone pieces. The board is white-dominant — a white marble field and border with translucent green onyx squares. The king stands 2.75 inches on 1-inch squares, and the set weighs 7.3 pounds. The board and all 32 pieces have felt bottoms, 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
It's what gives this set its depth and glow, and it means no two boards look exactly alike.
If space is tight, the 12-inch is the one.
