Italian Marble Coffee Table Collection

Things To Know Before Purchasing a Coffee Table In Italian Marble

It is important to ensure the marble you are purchasing is in fact Italian. Unfortunately marble is often described as Italian when in fact it has been quarried in another country with a stone of similar aesthetics. Normally, the stone described as Italian will actually originate in Turkey, Vietnam or China. It is important to check the origin of the marble in your coffee table you are purchasing to make sure you are not paying an unnecessary premium.

For example, the marble Carrara is only Carrara if it is cut out of the Apuan Alps in the Carrara region. A table which is marketed as Italian, can only be described as such if the stone originates from Italy.

It is not always easy to determine if your stone is genuine. There are three ways in which you can minimise the chances of being misled as to the origin of the stone you are purchasing.

1) Find a picture online of the genuine material and compare it to what you are purchasing. Although natural stone will vary from batch to batch thee will be some inherent characteristics. One example is the familiar broad grey veining of Calacattta Oro.

2) The price of the marble. If the price of the marble is significantly lower than other prices for the same material it is likely the stone you are looking at is not genuine. Natural stone is a commodity which requires a degree of investment to quarry and process. To make a profit suppliers must price above this point. A low price is a strong indicator the stone in question is not genuine.

3) The supplier is prepared to confirm in writing the stone in your coffee table is genuine Italian marble and provide documentation as to where the stone originated from.

All of the Italian marble in this coffee table collection is purchased from source. We are happy to provide written confirmation the material used is genuine Italian marble and we are able to provide the documentation to prove the origin of all the marble sold on this site. This means when you purchase with us you can be totally assured you are getting an authentic piece of furniture crafted in Italian marble.

The History of Italian Marble

One of the reasons Italian marble furniture is so highly coveted is due to the illustrious history associated with stone which originates from Italy. This history stems back to the Roman Empire, throughout the Italian Renaissance1 all the way through to the present day.

Century upon century of tradition gives marbles originating from Italy a unique and unprecedented status. However, it is not just the fabled history of Italian marble which has caused an Italian marble top coffee table to become a highly prized item of furniture. It is the combination of this wonderful history with the inherent natural beauty of these marbles, which has led to them being such coveted decorative materials.

Perhaps the best testimonial for the Italian marbles is a story from history. When the legendary Michelangelo was in pursuit of the very finest materials for his sculptures, his search ended in the Carrara region of Italy, when he come across the beautiful marbles in the region. After Michelangelo's discovery of the marble in this region it was his material of choice for some of his most iconic sculptures including the world-renowned statue of David2.

The demand to own a coffee table in Italian marble is unsurprising if you look at it from the perspective it was held in the highest regard by one of the best sculptors and artists of all time.

The Quarries

The majority of the marble quarried in Italy comes from three regions: Tuscany, Lombardy and Veneto. Below we will have a look at some details about the stone extracted from these regions.

Tuscany

Tuscany is the marble capital of Italy. From the Apuan Alps some of the world’s most beautiful marbles are extracted. This includes the vintage Italian marbles:

Bianco Carrara, Arabescato Corchia, Arabescato Vagli, Calacatta Oro, Stauarietto and Statuario.

These beautiful stones are known for their pure white backgrounds and sublime grey veining. And are what most people think of when they imagine Italian marble. The lesser known Bardiglio marble also comes from this region. This grey marble is less famous than Carrara but equally beautiful in it's own right and can be used as a decorative stone.

Lombardy

Lombardy produces a beautiful marble we in the construction of our tables. This material is Botticino Classico. This marble is cream and colour with subtle light brown veining. It combines wonderfully well with both oak and walnut. Using a Botticino Classico marble top for a coffee table supported by oak or walnut legs can bring a feeling of both warmth and luxury to any living room.

The most famous quarries of the Lombardy are the Candoglia quarries, which have a rich history dating back to the 1300s. These quarries provided the marble used in the construction of the iconic gothic Cathedral ‘Duomo di Milano’3.

Some Of The Marbles Used In This Coffee Table Collection

Calacatta Oro

Calacatta Oro (also known as Calacatta Gold) is one of the most sought out marbles to use in luxury furniture. It is beautiful when used alone as a solid white marble coffee table, or when combined with either metal or solid wood. It originates from the Carrara region of Italy and is known for its pure white background and grey veining with hints of gold.

This is one of the world’s most stunning materials available to be used in furniture. By choosing a coffee table in this material you will have a timeless piece of beauty which will enhance the beauty of your living room for decades to come.

Carrara

Carrara is the world’s most famous marble. The background of this stone can vary from white to a cool grey with light grey veining throughout. Carrara is a material which exudes class wherever it is situated. This stone has remained popular for centuries and shows no sign of this popularity declining.

It is by far the most popular choice of material for a marble topped coffee table. And it combines beautifully with nearly every other type of material. It is equally stunning when presented as a square, rectangular or round top. If you want your living room to have a luxurious yet classical style, a coffee table in Carrara is certainly one of the best items of furniture you can choose.

If you want a coffee table crafted from Carrara click here.

Stauarietto Extra

Statuarietto is another beautiful stone extracted from the Carrara mountains. This marble has a pure white background and is very similar to Statuario marble with the main difference being the veining pattern and Stataurio being more of a pure white.

Unsurprisingly this beautiful marble is often found both interior and exterior projects. This is due to the stones being aesthetically pleasing and having ability to complement a vast range of other construction materials. For any living room which is going to have a marble topped coffee table, Statuarietto is one of the finest options available. This beautiful stone has proven to be both a luxurious and versatile choice, which has been in demand for centuries.

FREE UK Delivery

Just like all other furniture products on this site, each coffee table come with a FREE UK home delivery service (this excludes The Highlands, Offshore Islands and Northern Ireland). Delivery normally takes 8 weeks for a coffee table due to most tables on this site being made to order. Once you have paid for your coffee table, customer service will contact you to arrange a convenient delivery time.

The Delivery Process: In most cases a coffee table will be delivered to your home via a delivery company. In some situations your coffee table will be delivered by a specialist team. If this is the case customer service will inform you before your delivery is made.

Delivery Outside of the UK

If you are outside of the United Kingdom we can arrange global shipping for all of the products on this site. Follow the steps below to order an item which requires global shipping:

1. Go to the page showing the product you want to order and click on 'Get a Delivery Quote Here' or click on the following link: https://prestigeedition.co.uk/international-shipping/.

2. Fill out the contact form (customer service will get back to you with a delivery price quotation within 24 hours).

3. Decide whether you want to go ahead with purchasing the product once customer service have got back to you with a delivery price quotation.

4. If you want to proceed, make payment for your product and the delivery.