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How to decor a contemporary-style setting with black marble

The settings featuring a contemporary design have been more and more trending over the past few years: with their elegant charm, they’re particularly fitting...

A matter of stone by Elle Decor Italia: The beauty of nature

Stone, leather, and wood showcase the boundless possibilities of their interactions when skillfully crafted by human hands.In the art of craftsmanship, stone, leather, and...

Art gives defunct quarries new life

A US artist has breathed new life into disused quarries through her exhibition of collages, sketches and watercolours. Kate Katomski has put her interest in...

Berlin new museum building made of marble and natural stone aggregates

David Chipperfield Architects’ new central entrance to the city’s Museum Island has been officially handed over to the State Museums of Berlin prior to...

The Timeless Quality of Natural Stone

by Toni Sabatino*Working in the interior design field has its joys and its challenges. Staying informed about product includes both. I have had the opportunity...

“Psyche Revived by Cupid’s Kiss” by Antonio Canova

“Psyche Revived by Cupid’s Kiss” by Antonio Canova shows the mythological lovers at a moment of high emotion. It represents the God Cupid in the...

The unique creations of Nikolas Barikos from Greek marbles

Useful objects from Greek marbles made with passion of a special craftsman.Nikolas Barikos was born and raised  in Heraklion and continues to live in...

Marmomac 2022: High aesthetics stole the show this year

Modern design and sophisticated aesthetics defined many of the stands at this year's Marmomac exhibition, which took place from 27 to 30 September in...

Monte Altissimo, home to Michelangelo’s favored marble quarries

Monte Altissimo is famous for the marble quarries where a certain Michelangelo selected the marble for his Renaissance sculpture. Today it’s a place of...

Snug candle holders by Sanna Völker are carved from 500 million year old stones

‘Snug’ candle holders by Sanna Völker are handmade by stonemasons who have mastered their craft for four generations, dating back to 1880.All pieces are...