Arabescato Faniello is a distinguished Italian marble prized for its elegant white background and delicate grey veining. Originating from the renowned quarries of Italy, this stone offers a timeless aesthetic that enhances both classic and contemporary interiors. Its fine grain and balanced pattern make it ideal for flooring, wall cladding, and high-end architectural details. Suitable for polished, honed, or brushed finishes, Arabescato Faniello adapts to various design requirements while maintaining its natural beauty. Marmi di Carrara supplies this premium material in blocks, standard slabs of 2 or 3 cm, and custom cut-to-size pieces. We provide detailed photos of actual slabs to ensure transparency before purchase, allowing architects and designers to select the exact variation of Arabescato Faniello that best suits their project vision.
Petrographic description
Arabescato Faniello is typically a white marble characterized by a fine grain and subtle grey veining.
Arabescato Faniello is a Marble quarried in Italy, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICITMA00430. Its dominant tone is white.
Like every marble, it is supplied as raw blocks, gangsaw slabs in 2 and 3 cm and cut-to-size pieces made in our Carrara plants. Recommended finishes: polished, honed, brushed, sandblasted, bush-hammered (exterior). Typical applications: interior floors and walls, bathrooms, vanity tops, stairs, fireplaces, furniture and sculpture.
Availability varies with the quarry campaigns: before quoting we check current stock, block sizes and the selection grade, and we send photos of the actual slabs. Price and transport are confirmed by our technical office within one working day.
Arabescato Faniello: complete guide
Overview
Arabescato Faniello is a white Tuscan marble from the arabescato family, with grey veins that interweave in a lively pattern. It appeals to those looking for a classic marble with a vibrant look, suitable both for large surfaces and for furnishing elements.
History and origin
It belongs to the group of Apuan marbles sold under the name arabescato, a term that describes irregular, branching veining on a light background. It is a stone from the Tuscan quarrying district, where these marbles have been worked for generations. As with all natural marbles, availability and characteristics depend on the quarry face and the batch. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
Grey veins in different shades run across a white or white-grey background, darker and more marked in places, creating an almost net-like effect. Slabs can differ greatly in pattern density, so for large projects it is advisable to select a single batch. A polished finish increases the contrast, while a brushed finish gives the marble a more textured look.
Uses
Recommended for interior walls and floors, bathrooms, stair cladding and bespoke furniture. Less suitable where acidic substances are frequently spilt or where a surface must withstand frost and weather without maintenance.
Care and maintenance
Water and a neutral soap are all that is needed for daily cleaning; no limescale removers or bleach. In bathrooms it helps to dry surfaces after use and to renew the water- and oil-repellent treatment every one or two years.
- Classification
- Apuan calcitic marble, arabescato family
- Bulk density
- approx. 2,700 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- approx. 3
- Water absorption
- low
- Main use
- interiors: cladding, floors, furnishings
- Acid resistance
- low: dulls on contact with acidic substances
FAQ
Is Arabescato Faniello 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.
What is the price of Arabescato Faniello per m²?
Indicative price from €375/m² for polished 2 cm slabs ex works Carrara, VAT excluded. The final figure depends on selection, block size, finish and quantity; a personalised quote is free.
How is Arabescato Faniello 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.
