Statuario Carrara Marble slabs, tiles and made-to-measure fabrication.
Marbre Import selects available lots, advises on vein layout and supports international projects in natural marble. Origin: Carrara, Italy.
Price on request
Statuario Carrara Marble
Origin and appearance of Statuario Carrara Marble
Carrara’s white marbles are among the world’s most recognised and highly prized architectural stones.
Statuario Carrara has a crystalline ivory-white ground that can occasionally carry very pale beige warmth.
Related commercial selections include Statuario Bettogli, Statuario Extra, Statuario Michelangelo, Statuario Miele and Statuario Venato; visual approval of the actual lot is therefore essential.
Characteristics and uses of Statuario Carrara Marble
Statuario Carrara is defined by broad grey to charcoal veining set against a luminous, relatively uniform white ground.
It has been used for centuries in major works of sculpture, carving and architecture.
Originally prized for statuary, it is now a favourite of designers and architects for refined contemporary interiors.
This premium marble is specified for statement walls, bathrooms, fireplaces, reception areas and prestigious cultural, civic, hospitality and residential projects.
Marbre Import supplies tiles and large slabs selected from the same block for consistent colour, veining and bookmatched layouts.
Statuario Carrara Marble technical data
| Stone family | Natural marble |
| Origin / quarry area | Italy |
| Appearance | Ivory white with bold natural grey veining |
| Predominant colour | White |
| Formats and finishes | Slabs, tiles and made-to-measure pieces. Available finishes include polished, honed, brushed and project-specific alternatives. |
| Recommended applications | High-end decorative applications |
| Exterior use | Subject to the selected lot, finish, climate and intended application |
Indicative technical data
| Bulk density | ~ 2 650 – 2 750 kg/m³ |
| Water absorption | ~ 0.10–0.50% |
| Compressive strength | ~ 80 – 140 MPa |
| Flexural strength | ~ 8 – 18 MPa |
| Freeze-thaw / exterior use | subject to lot and finish |
Indicative reference ranges; confirm against the selected lot, finish and intended application.
Recommended applications
- Decorative panel, statement wall or bookmatched composition
- Bathroom, bar, fireplace or bespoke stone furniture
- Lobby, hotel, restaurant or high-end architectural project
- High-end interior scheme with visual slab selection
Need to confirm an available lot? Marbre Import can provide a curated slab selection, advise on thickness, finish and vein layout, and prepare a project-specific quotation. For high-end projects, we can also coordinate the complete stonework package on the client’s behalf.
Specification guidance
Specifying Statuario Carrara Marble for a high-end project
Statuario Carrara Marble is a prestigious white stone for projects where bold veining, luminosity and exceptional material character must define the architecture.
For architects and designers
Assessment of the veining, large-format appearance, layout coherence, installation constraints and expected maintenance level.
For stone contractors and project teams
Approval of the lot, thicknesses, finishes, fabrication, transport and technical feasibility before ordering.
For discerning private clients
Comparison with related stones, colour and finish selection, maintenance guidance and support through to quotation. For high-end projects, Marbre Import can also coordinate the complete stonework package on the client’s behalf.
How should the actual stone lot be approved?
Approval should consider the available lot, colour, veining, format, finish, thickness and intended application. Marbre Import can support selection with slab photographs, samples and technical data.
Can this stone be used in kitchens and bathrooms?
Suitability depends on the stone, finish, treatment, expected maintenance and exposure to staining or acidic products. Technical guidance is recommended before ordering.
Why is pricing provided on request?
Pricing varies with the lot, origin, availability, thickness, finish, quantities, fabrication and transport. A tailored quotation reflects the actual project rather than a theoretical list price.
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