Calacatta Macchia Vecchia Marble supplied as slabs, tiles and bespoke cut-to-size pieces.
Marbre Import selects the available slabs, advises on vein layout and supports international natural-stone projects. Origin: Carrara, Italy.
Price on request
Calacatta Macchia Vecchia Marble
Calacatta Macchia Vecchia Marble: origin and quarry area
This prestigious white marble is quarried in the Carrara mountains of Tuscany, alongside Carrara C, Carrara CD and Statuario. It belongs to the wider Calacatta family but is distinguished by its warmer, more expressive veining.
The material has been known since the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries. Quarry output is limited, reinforcing Calacatta Macchia Vecchia’s rarity and its status as a marble for carefully considered luxury projects.
It is also marketed as Calacatta Macchia, Calacatta Vecchio and Calacatta Vecchia Macchia.
Characteristics and applications of Calacatta Macchia Vecchia Marble
Calacatta Macchia Vecchia has a warm white ground animated by grey, beige and gold veining. The complexity and variation of this movement give each slab a rich, unmistakably luxurious character.
Polished and honed finishes are the most common choices: polishing intensifies the gold and grey movement, while honing creates a softer, more understated surface.
The marble is primarily specified for premium interiors. Exterior or poolside use requires project-specific validation of the lot, finish, climate, water treatment and maintenance conditions.
Calacatta Macchia Vecchia Marble technical overview
| Stone family | Natural marble |
| Origin / quarry area | Italy |
| Appearance | Warm white with grey, beige and gold veining |
| Predominant colour | White |
| Formats and finishes | Slabs, tiles and bespoke cut-to-size pieces. Available finishes include polished, honed, leathered/brushed and other project-specific options. |
| Recommended applications | Premium interior and architectural 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 the selected lot and finish |
Indicative reference ranges; confirm against the selected lot, finish and intended application.
Recommended applications
- Decorative panel, feature wall or book-matched composition
- Bathroom, bar, fireplace or bespoke stone furniture
- Lobby, hotel, restaurant and premium architectural projects
- High-end interiors with visual approval of the actual lot
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 Calacatta Macchia Vecchia Marble for a premium project
Calacatta Macchia Vecchia is a rare Italian marble for projects where the material must convey warmth, depth and lasting value: bathrooms, floors, walls, fireplaces, hotel lobbies, restaurants, boutiques and premium residences.
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 similar stones, colour selection, maintenance guidance and support through to a tailored quotation.
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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