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“Wabi Sabi“ side table: imperfection as a topic in marble design

“Wabi Sabi“ side table: imperfection as a topic in marble design

Italian Marmo Arredo company partners with emerging designer Laura Cabbia to create a unique and sculptural object for everyday use

“Frammenti” tiles by design studio Martinelli Venezia for Lithea company: the wall as an active surface, capable of receiving and conveying memory, rhythm, and depth

“Frammenti” tiles by design studio Martinelli Venezia for Lithea company: the wall as an active surface, capable of receiving and conveying memory, rhythm, and depth

Damaged stonebricks find a new use as bar counter material at the stylish Brown’s of Leith in Edinburgh

Damaged stonebricks find a new use as bar counter material at the stylish Brown’s of Leith in Edinburgh

The designers at Groves-Raines Architects Studios (GRAS) explained the concept behind it: “Stone does not need to be reintroduced. It needs to be re-learned”

A kitchen built around Rapolano Travertino, a stone deeply rooted in Italy‘s history and architecture

A kitchen built around Rapolano Travertino, a stone deeply rooted in Italy‘s history and architecture

Vaselli company produces the island-table with sink and cooking area plus a cabinetry / Nicola Gallizia Studio did the design

“Ulisse” is the name of the new collection by Cantori designed by Maurizio Manzoni

“Ulisse” is the name of the new collection by Cantori designed by Maurizio Manzoni

It is composed of a dining table, a console, and a column bookcase with tops in marble, ceramic, or screen-printed glass and with shaped metal frames

“Agatha”: when marble becomes light

“Agatha”: when marble becomes light

The lamp designed by Parisotto + Formenton & partners for QU company interprets stone as a luminous surface in a combination of craftsmanship and innovation

Climate-friendly Redesign of Grosvenor Square in London with Granite Benches as Seating

Climate-friendly Redesign of Grosvenor Square in London with Granite Benches as Seating

The history of this 300-year-old park reflects how people’s attitudes toward nature have evolved

The new “Cooper” dining table by Draenert – Wood and Natural Stone Redefined

The new “Cooper” dining table by Draenert – Wood and Natural Stone Redefined

Designer Wolfgang C. R. Mezger has paired the asymmetrical wooden tabletop with a base made of Nero Picasso or slate-gray concrete

At Milan Design Week, Neutra once again showcased functional objects designed like timeless sculptures

At Milan Design Week, Neutra once again showcased functional objects designed like timeless sculptures

The “Monochrome Affinity” collection experienced its “Chapter 2” at Palazzo Visconti

Citco at the Salone del Mobile.Milan 2026: “The Soul as a Form” was the title of the presentation

Citco at the Salone del Mobile.Milan 2026: “The Soul as a Form” was the title of the presentation

The Italian company does not view natural stone as a heavy and inert material, but rather as a medium for artistically crafted everyday objects

The Italian company Silos Visionary Craftsmen plays with the geometry of its wall tiles made from Pietra Puglia limestone

The Italian company Silos Visionary Craftsmen plays with the geometry of its wall tiles made from Pietra Puglia limestone

We are showing photos from the “Geo“ collection. The collection is by Roberto Marcatti, who designed two of the pieces together with Cintya Concari

Radiators from Maarmo are made from marble dust with a scent of red wine and freshly baked bread

Radiators from Maarmo are made from marble dust with a scent of red wine and freshly baked bread

The Italian company has expanded its concept of radiators made from natural stone waste by incorporating remnants from red wine production

To mark its 80th anniversary, Salvatori is highlighting its exclusive Albe d’Or stone

To mark its 80th anniversary, Salvatori is highlighting its exclusive Albe d’Or stone

The company, with showrooms in Milan, London, and New York, is known for its light and modern interiors featuring natural stone

Product Design from Saudi Arabia: Teebmade translates the country’s culture into everyday objects that encourage reflection

Product Design from Saudi Arabia: Teebmade translates the country’s culture into everyday objects that encourage reflection

The company has its own designers but also seeks to collaborate with professional designers from abroad

The 2025 Gravestone Awards of the Canton of Basel-Stadt: “Artistically designed gravestones stand out due to their exceptional expressiveness and individuality”

The 2025 Gravestone Awards of the Canton of Basel-Stadt: “Artistically designed gravestones stand out due to their exceptional expressiveness and individuality”

This year, the Cemetery Commission’s jury examined 302 gravestones. Five of them were recognized as exemplary in their craftsmanship and artistry