Extracted from the Italian quarries in the Tuscany region, Arabescato is marble of great distinction and value characterised by its very elegant and recognisable veining pattern. Arabescato marble is imported from Italy and has been used for construction and art for thousands of years. There are many different types of sub-varieties of Arabescato. The differences between the types are based almost entirely on looks. Some variations have more veining or are warmer toned than others.
In the Australian market, the most popular and common Arabescato variations are: Corchia, Cervaiole, and Vagli. Statuarietto and Bianco Carrara also have a similar look to the Arabescato family.
Arabescato is a durable marble which is excellent indoors but may also be used on external cladding. With stronger veining this marble creates an eye-catching focal point when used on benchtops and vanities and is impressive in bathroom installations when paired with beautiful taps, mirrors and accessories.
This type of Arabescato is amongst the whitest in colour and has subtle grey veining with hints of faint, warm veining running through.
When you think of Arabescato, this is probably the material to come to mind. The most traditional and well known Arabescato.
Piana has the sharpest veining, almost electric-bolt-like. It has a white background with only cool toned grey veining present.
Faniello has a white background and very subtle, speckled markings.
Cervaiole has a white base with web-like, cool-toned veining. It is an extremely popular marble.
Arni has a creamy/beige background with sparse grey veining.
Trambiserra has such heavy grey veining that the stone is almost completely grey with only pockets of white peeking through.
Arabescato Vagli is distinguished from the other members of the family by having stronger and straighter veining and white background.