{"product_id":"black-marble-board-gold-handles","title":"Black Marble Serving Board — 8\" x 12\" with Gold-Finished Handles","description":"\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eKEY BENEFITS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarble holds a cooler surface temperature than wood or ceramic, which keeps cheeses, cured meats, and other cold plates at their best serving temperature longer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo gold-finished handles sit flush against the short edges, so the board can be lifted and carried with one hand on each side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe board's compact 8\" x 12\" footprint moves easily between kitchen, dining table, and coffee table without requiring a dedicated serving cart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA honed marble surface resists absorbing oils and juices from cheese and charcuterie better than porous alternatives, making cleanup straightforward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe board's dark, veined marble face reads as neutral rather than seasonal, so it suits year-round hosting rather than a single occasion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine marble is a natural stone, meaning no two boards carry an identical vein pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDIMENSIONS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e8\" x 12\" (20.3cm x 30.5cm)\u003cbr\u003e[Board thickness and handle height to be confirmed from supplier before publishing.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMATERIAL\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGenuine marble with metal handles in a gold finish. [Handle material — brass, gold-plated steel, or other — and marble sealant or food-safe finish to be confirmed from supplier before publishing.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWHAT'S INCLUDED\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne black marble serving board with two attached handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eShips within 2–3 business days from US fulfillment. Estimated delivery 4–7 business days to the United States after processing. [Canadian delivery estimate to be confirmed from supplier before publishing.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e30-day returns on eligible items. See Returns Policy for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWHY WE CHOSE THIS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe best serving pieces do a job that ordinary plates can't. A cheese board that keeps its contents cool without refrigeration, or a tray that carries from kitchen counter to coffee table without needing two hands and a prayer, earns a permanent spot in the cabinet rather than a single appearance at a holiday gathering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis board is built from genuine marble, a material that naturally runs cooler than the room around it — useful for anything that benefits from staying chilled a little longer once it leaves the fridge. The two gold-finished handles are set into the short edges specifically so the board can be picked up and moved without disturbing what's arranged on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIts dark, veined surface and compact 8\" x 12\" size mean it works as easily for a quiet weeknight cheese plate as it does for a full spread of guests, and it moves just as naturally to a vanity or side table when it isn't in the kitchen at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA serving piece that only comes out for company isn't one you actually use — this one is sized and built for the in-between days too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTHE CHOIR STANDARD\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this piece earned its place.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA marble serving board is easy to justify on looks alone, so we assessed this one on function first: does the material and handle design actually change how it performs, or is it decoration. Marble's natural cooling property is a real, useful characteristic for serving cold food — not a claim we're making up to justify the stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWe assessed the handle placement, board proportions, and material honesty of the supplier's description, removing language that overstated the product (\"sensory delight,\" \"premium quality\") in favor of what the board actually does. The handles solve a genuine carrying problem that flat boards without them don't address.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe collection does not currently carry another marble serving piece, so this one fills a distinct material gap rather than duplicating an existing item — it gives customers a cooler, non-porous option alongside the wood boards already in the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWe evaluated this product against The Choir Standard using available specifications, supplier information, material data, and customer-use considerations. It met all five criteria. Standard 05 in particular — a neutral black marble surface with simple gold hardware works in a warm kitchen, a minimalist one, or a formal dining room alike, without forcing a single aesthetic on the buyer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fuchsia Metis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49106384486583,"sku":"016021","price":119.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/4899\/2439\/files\/016021_1.jpg?v=1788393269","url":"https:\/\/thechoirofessentials.com\/products\/black-marble-board-gold-handles","provider":"The Choir of Essentials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}