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Arabescato Marble

Marble

Arabescato

25+ Years Experience
1,500+ Projects Completed
4.9 from 100+ Reviews
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Full Service — Installation

Our marble range is available with full supply, templating, fabrication and installation across Portsmouth, Fareham, Gosport, Havant, Waterlooville, Chichester, Southampton and the surrounding area, with our services extending to Hampshire, Sussex, Surrey, Dorset and Berkshire . The reach of our installation service depends on the type of project — contact us to discuss your requirements.

Supply & Fabrication — UK Wide

Outside our installation area? We can fabricate marble to your supplied template, or supply the stone directly as-is — anywhere in the UK . Learn more .

The Stone

See the natural beauty of Arabescato up close — the surface texture, colour depth, and veining that make this marble unique.

The definitive Italian statement marble — bold charcoal arabesques sweep across a bright white canvas in patterns that have defined luxury for generations.

Arabescato is one of the great names in Italian marble. Quarried from the legendary Carrara deposits in Tuscany, this stone takes its name from the ornate "arabesque" tradition of flowing, interlocking decorative patterns — and it earns that name with every slab. The surface presents a bright, clean white base dramatically traversed by bold veining of dark charcoal-grey and black. These veins don't merely streak the surface — they cascade diagonally in sweeping, confident gestures that give the stone its theatrical character. Arabescato is the marble you choose when you want your worktop to be the room's defining feature, not its background. From the same quarries that have supplied marble to sculptors and architects since the Roman era, Arabescato demands the craftsmanship that its heritage warrants. At In2stone, we work with each slab individually — reading the veining, planning the cuts, and ensuring that the stone's dramatic movement flows naturally across joins. Regular sealing and pH-neutral care keep the white ground brilliantly clean.

Performance

How This Stone Performs

Hardness

2 out of 5

Stain Resistance

2 out of 5

UV Resistance

4 out of 5

Heat Resistance

4 out of 5

Scratch Resistance

2 out of 5

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Arabescato Marble slab

Frequently Asked

Questions About Arabescato

What distinguishes Arabescato marble from standard Carrara marble?
While both are quarried from the same Carrara region in Tuscany, Arabescato features dramatically bolder veining than standard Carrara marble. Carrara typically shows soft, subtle grey veining on a white base. Arabescato displays bold, sweeping charcoal-grey and black veins in flowing arabesque patterns that create a more theatrical, statement aesthetic. Arabescato is generally rarer and commands higher prices than standard Carrara.
Where does the name 'Arabescato' come from?
The name Arabescato derives from 'arabesque' — a form of ornamental art based on flowing, interlocking curves and patterns that originated in the Islamic world and was widely adopted in European decorative arts. The marble earns this name because its bold, sweeping veining patterns naturally resemble these elaborate decorative motifs. The name perfectly captures the stone's ornate, flowing character.
Is Arabescato marble more expensive than Carrara?
Yes, Arabescato marble typically commands higher prices than standard Carrara. The more dramatic veining pattern requires careful block selection at the quarry, as not all blocks from the Carrara deposits produce the bold arabesque patterns. This selectivity reduces available supply. Additionally, fabrication costs can be higher because the dramatic veining requires more thoughtful cutting and layout planning to achieve the best visual result.
How should I plan the vein direction for Arabescato marble worktops?
Vein direction planning is crucial with a dramatically veined marble like Arabescato. At In2stone, our craftsmen work with you to decide whether the veining should flow horizontally across the worktop length or cascade diagonally. We consider how the veining will transition across joins, around sink cut-outs, and onto any upstands or splashbacks. Getting this right is what separates exceptional natural stone installation from ordinary work.
Can Arabescato marble be used for a splashback as well as a worktop?
Absolutely — using Arabescato marble for both worktop and full-height splashback creates one of the most stunning kitchen designs possible. The dramatic veining flows continuously from the horizontal surface up the vertical wall, creating an uninterrupted canvas of natural art. At In2stone, we can template both surfaces from the same slab to ensure perfect veining continuity between the worktop and splashback.
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Why Choose Us

Why In2stone

Invisible Joins & Ogee Edging

The edge profiles and seamless joins other suppliers say they can't do? We do them every week.

"Other quartz suppliers weren't able to offer the ogee edging I wanted — In2stone could."

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No hidden costs, no surprises. We consistently beat competitor quotes — even online discounters decline to match us.

"Beat 6 other companies by a mile. Even an online company that claims to beat any quote declined to."

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Ian Answers the Phone

No answering machines or sales scripts. You'll speak to the people who'll actually work on your project.

"Ian always answered the phone or called me back — and that was before we even decided to use him."

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