The purest and brightest marble of the Apuan Alps: a compact white ground, fine grain and bold grey veins. The marble of classical sculpture and of the most prestigious projects.
Statuario – Marmi di Carrara
Geology and technical data
Fine-grained (saccharoidal) metamorphic limestone from the Torano and Fantiscritti basins, formed from Triassic-Jurassic carbonate sediments. Typical density 2,700 kg/m³, water absorption 0.1-0.2%.
Uses
Premium interior walls and floors, bathrooms, tops and basins, stairs, carved elements, bookmatched feature walls. Not for exteriors or acids without protection.
Selections and formats
Extra and First selections based on ground whiteness and vein sharpness; 2 and 3 cm polished or honed slabs, blocks on request.
Indicative price
Excellence band: indicative 500-1,000 €/m² for 2 cm polished slabs, excl. VAT, ex works Carrara.
Statuario for the feature elements (shower wall, top, fireplace) and Venatino for the large surfaces: the same family of whites at a contained overall cost.
interior floors and walls, bathrooms, vanity tops, stairs, fireplaces, furniture and sculpture
Available formats
Blocks · slabs 2/3 cm · cut-to-size · tiles · special pieces on drawing
Physical-mechanical properties
Apparent density
2650–2750 kg/m³
Water absorption
0.1–0.3 %
Compressive strength
80–150 MPa
Flexural strength
8–18 MPa
Typical ranges for this stone type (EN 1936 / EN 1926 / EN 13755); certified values per block on request.
FAQ
Is Statuario suitable for outdoor use?
Marble: suitable for façades and shaded areas with a honed or bush-hammered finish; polished surfaces lose their gloss outdoors. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
How is Statuario shipped from Italy?
Slabs travel in wooden A-frames inside 20-foot containers (about 25 tonnes); blocks ship loose or in open-top containers. We quote FOB, CIF or door-to-door to any port or site.
Extraction basin: Bacino di Torano
The north-western basin behind the city. Historic quarries such as Polvaccio and Crestola; source of top-grade Statuario, Bianco Carrara and Venato.
