EXTRAORDINARY CHARACTERISTICS

Marble is an ancient and precious material, capable of bringing elegance and refinement to any environment. This extraordinary metamorphic rock, celebrated since antiquity, is the result of millennia of geological formation and is distinguished by its unique veining and color shades that make it unmistakable. Every slab of marble seems to hold the imprint of time, a natural work of art that can transform any space into one filled with charm.

HISTORY

Used in architecture and design, marble has long been a symbol of luxury and beauty, from its use in the magnificent works of ancient Egypt to the imposing structures of the Italian Renaissance. Its resistance and timeless aesthetics make it an ideal material for creating precious marble furniture that not only decorates but also tells stories of tradition and craftsmanship.

ORIGINS

Marble is an extraordinary natural material of sedimentary origin, mainly composed of calcium carbonate, and forms through a metamorphic process, under the combined action of pressure and temperature. Its distinctive features, such as unique veining and color nuances, come from the presence and arrangement of mineral impurities such as clay, iron oxides, and flint nodules, which give marble an infinite variety of visual combinations.

UNIQUENESS

The most fascinating aspect of marble lies in its uniqueness: each slab is an "unicum," impossible to replicate. The veins, colors, shading, and spots vary not only by type but also by the quarry of origin. That’s why every block of marble is exclusive and one-of-a-kind.

TIMELESS ELEGANCE

Today, Poltrona Frau draws from this rich heritage to offer luxury marble furniture of timeless elegance, enhancing the diversity of veins and colors of all marble types through impeccable craftsmanship.