Stone, Art and Furniture

  The interior and exterior furniture and design sector is dominated by products made with poor quality materials, in particular the so-called "fake stones" from China. These are composite materials made by mixing marble or granite powders with polyester resins that imitate natural stone. These products have very low costs but poor quality, and cannot compare to the artisanal marble and granite artifacts made in Italy. Chinese fake stones may look attractive at first glance, but upon close observation the differences compared to natural materials are immediately noticeable . The coloration is artificial and appears as a uniform "carpet" without the characteristic veins and variegations of natural stone. The composition makes them very fragile and porous, they can chip or break easily and are difficult to clean. Also, over time they tend to turn gray and lose further quality. Italian marble and granite products are superior both aesthetically and qualitatively. Each...

Stone is a material that for centuries has been used in   prestigious architecture and furnishings . From the intricately inlaid marbles of Roman domus to granite sculptures of ancient Egyptians, this timelessly beautiful material has decorated the homes of emperors and nobles. Today, after a period when modern materials like glass, steel and concrete had overshadowed it, stone is experiencing a renaissance in the world of interior design and luxury furnishings. The reasons for this revival are manifold. Firstly,  the rediscovery of classic styles  like Baroque, Neoclassical and Art Deco, which favored stone for its elaborate inlays and unique veining. Secondly, the trend toward seeking natural materials with a timeless charm, as opposed to the cold artificiality of plastics and composites. Finally, advances in digital cutting and carving techniques now allow the creation of intricate designs and complex shapes that enhance the beauty of this material. Among the most wide...