Dole is a refined limestone originating from the quarries of France, celebrated for its warm and versatile aesthetic. The stone features a soft palette of beige and cream hues, characterized by a consistent, fine-grained structure that offers a timeless elegance suitable for both modern and traditional interiors. As a durable natural material, Dole is ideal for flooring, wall cladding, and bathroom installations where a subtle, sophisticated atmosphere is desired. It accepts various finishes, including honed, polished, and brushed surfaces, enhancing its natural depth and texture. Marmi di Carrara srl supplies this exceptional French limestone in blocks, precision-cut slabs ranging from 2 to 3 cm, and custom dimensions, ensuring architects and designers can access high-quality materials with verified photographic records of actual slabs before purchase.
Petrographic description
This French limestone typically presents a fine, homogeneous grain with a compact texture. Its composition is primarily calcitic, resulting in a uniform beige to cream matrix without significant veining.
Dole is a Limestone quarried in France, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICFRLS02458. Its dominant tone is beige & cream.
Like every limestone, 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: honed, brushed, sandblasted, bush-hammered, split-face. Typical applications: interior and exterior floors, façades, pool surrounds, garden design, carved elements.
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.
FAQ
Is Dole suitable for outdoor use?
Limestone: suitable for façades and paving in temperate climates with a honed, brushed or bush-hammered finish. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Dole per m²?
Indicative price from €75/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 Dole 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.
