Carrara Marble

The Origins Of Carrara Marble

Carrara marble has a long and rich history that dates back to ancient Rome. It was first quarried in the Apuan Alps in the Carrara region of Tuscany, Italy, where it became known for its exceptional quality and beauty. In fact, many famous sculptures and architectural works throughout history have been made from Carrara marble, including the Pantheon in Rome and the Palace of Versailles in France.

The marble has been quarried and utilised since before the Roman era for public and religious buildings, gaining prominence during the Renaissance thanks to its quality and aesthetic appeal. Carrara marble has since been designated a Global Heritage Stone Resource by the International Union of Geological Sciences, recognising its significance in world cultural heritage.

Today, the same Apuan quarries continue to produce the Carrara marble slabs used in modern Australian homes. The stone's signature soft, grey, feathery veining over a cool white-to-blue-grey base is what sets Carrara marble apart from other Italian marbles, and it is available in both polished and honed finishes to suit different interior styles.

Types Of Carrara Marble

Within the broader Carrara marble family, the most common variety is Bianco Carrara, which is sold in two main grades: Bianco Carrara C, with a softer white background, and Bianco Carrara CD, with a slightly greyer background and more pronounced veining. Calacatta marble, quarried in the same Apuan region, is distinguished by a brighter white base with bolder, more dramatic veining, while Statuario, also considered a type of Carrara marble, is the rarest and most prestigious, prized for its brilliant white background and softer veining. Compared to these luxury varieties, classic Carrara marble is more abundant and generally more budget-friendly, which is why it is so widely used in Australian homes.

Bring Your Spaces To Life With The Beauty Of Carrara Marble

As with every natural stone, Carrara marble slabs are always one of a kind as each piece has a unique pattern. Carrara is renowned amongst other marble types for its minimal and more subtle veining. Thanks to its natural elegance and timeless appeal, designers can continually reinvent styles with ease. Meaning, Carrara marble can seamlessly be incorporated into all the spaces of your home, with a beauty and grace that never fades.

The uses and applications for Carrara marble include:

• Walls and flooring for a Carrara bathroom, Carrara marble kitchen or bedroom.
• Furnishing applications: Carrara marble benchtop, countertops, kitchen island counters, backsplashes, splashback, stair treads, and fireplace surrounds.

Because each block is cut into book-matched and sequential Carrara marble slabs, larger applications such as feature walls, vanity tops and waterfall island benchtops can be designed for visual continuity. Carrara marble's light-reflective qualities help bounce natural light through a room, making spaces feel brighter and more open, and the stone's natural ability to stay cool makes it a particularly comfortable choice for floors and benchtops in Australia's warmer climates. Our team can help you select Carrara marble slabs from the same bundle to keep veining consistent across a space.

Art Of Marble Is Your Top Carrara Marble Supplier In Australia

If you are looking for premium Carrara marble slabs, you have come to the right place. Art Of Marble is one of the leading natural stone suppliers in Sydney. Our passion is sourcing unique and beautiful natural stone that will elevate the interior style of your home or business.

As a natural material, Carrara marble develops a soft patina over time and, with the right care, only improves with age, which makes it a more sustainable choice than many engineered surfaces. This is combined with our excellent customer service.

Art of Marble is your partner for your next Carrara marble project. Based in Moorebank in Sydney's south-west, we supply Carrara marble slabs to clients across NSW and around Australia, and we can guide you from slab selection through to introducing trusted stone masons for fabrication and installation. We are happy to help all our clients, so don't hesitate to give us a call on (02) 8776 9488 or check for more information.