The Snug Stone Candle Holders
A creative take on classic candle holders. Based in Barcelona, Swedish-born product and furniture designer…
For centuries, marble has been synonymous with sculpture and architecture. Now, renowned as well as up and coming designers use this special material to design products that blend refinement and function. These creative marble designs make the most of the noble material. They often highlight the features of marble with a minimalist aesthetic that allows its textures and subtle variations to shine through. Other products complement the stone with other natural or man-made materials. And some of them even merge tradition with technology, in a dialogue between past and present.
Contemporary creative marble designs include various items of furniture that explore the solidity of the material. Among them, one can find stylish lounge chairs that feature a blend of marble and leather. Sculptural stools bring together solid wood and marble in designs that look like decorative objects, but provide comfortable seating solutions form modern interiors. Minimalist tables and modular shelving units give ubiquitous items a sophisticated look and feel. Terrazzo or perforated metal bring out the best features from the elegant marble.
The range of creative marble designs varies greatly. Indeed, apart from seating, tables, and storage units, this category of products includes a huge array of items. For example, one can find an amplifier, specifically designed for smartphones – an inventive juxtaposition of organic beauty and technology. Sculptural vases that explore concepts of sustainability and responsible, ethical manufacturing blur the distinction between meaningful art and function. LED lighting literally shines a light on the distinctive line patterns and textures of marble. Watches with marble cases create a poetic dialogue between an ancient material and the passage of time.
A creative take on classic candle holders. Based in Barcelona, Swedish-born product and furniture designer…
A thought-provoking vase concept. Throughout his work, Italian designer Moreno Ratti uses marble to explore…
A series of sculptural furniture and functional objects inspired by ruins. As part of the…
A collection of home accessories and furniture made with marble and resin. Founded by designer…
A sculptural table lamp that draws inspiration from simple geometric forms. Minimalist and elegant, the…
Exploring the lightness and gracefulness of solid marble. Designed Milan-based Sovrappensiero Design Studio for Marmi…
A beautifully designed collection of products crafted from Elba stone. Australian furniture brand and natural…
A marble freestanding sink inspired by a traditional Guatemalan design. Founder of Rotterdam-based design studio…
Timeless marble, molded into contemporary and fresh designs. Born in Verona, Italy, designer Matteo Leorato…
Waste transformed into gorgeous vases. Cut to reference childhood games and the exploration of the…
A collection that brings together modern design and age-old techniques. Created by the Raak design…
Monolithic stool designs that look like works of art. After winning a few Wallpaper Design…
An exploration of contrasts and a celebration of natural beauty, Voie Lights propose a sculptural…
For 2017, Swedish brand Tingest has set a lofty goal for itself: to transform the…
Much like the Suspended Collection that provided a powerful commentary on the state of modern-day…
A lounge chair unlike any other, Opper features a blend of contemporary design, artistic flair…
Italian designer Moreno Ratti uses marble to make elegant and modern creations while maintaining traditional…
Architecture and landscape photographer Francesco Luciani documents the beauty and resilience of nature as well…
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