Natural stone is a popular and very multifaceted material that impresses with its excellent properties from Roman times. It conjures up simple elegance and a feeling of well-being and also ensures practical use. Thanks to the possibilities of its design diversity, natural stones can be used both outdoors and in living spaces. Granite, marble, travertine and etc. are mainly seen in luxury bathrooms or as an extremely robust worktop in high-quality kitchens. Far from this cliché, new living trends are introducing chic furniture and objects made of natural stone, which serve as a representative accent in the room.
New living trends: Chic aesthetics made from natural stone
In addition to the classic areas of application for natural stone, unique pieces of furniture and artistic objects can be made. Decorative elements in the interior and furniture such as tables, seating and home accessories are made from beautiful natural stones such asmarble, granite, onyx and others. Each piece is considered unique because each natural stone has different grains. The variety of different types of natural stone allows you to find exactly the right color and the desired pattern for your individual needs and the respective area of application. Granite and marble in particular form an optimal symbiosis between elegant appearance and functionality.
Showcase natural stone
Particularly elegant natural stones with effective grains are also used as wall cladding. In order to properly showcase the beautiful surface and unique structure, translucent panels are also available for mounting on ceilings and walls, which can be backlit. The result is a sensational surface – a real eye-catcher. Very good for oneexclusive interior designFor example, counter and bar areas are suitable.
“Primus” side tableMarbleand Chrome
The combination ofwhite marbleand Chrome is considered timeless. An excellent example is this side table, which was originally designed by Peter Draenert in 1968 and can be described as a design classic. The “Primus” set actually includes 3 tables in three sizes that can be inserted into each other and offer different possible uses. You can choose between three elegant natural stone looks.
Sideboard “Picasso”withFronts made of natural stone
“Picasso” is a collection of sideboards with a modern and more minimalist design from the Italian manufacturer Riflessi. It is precisely the simple, angular shapes that bring the extraordinary natural stone coating of the fronts to the fore. The sideboard is available in a total of 23 variations with two, three and four doors and in several natural shades.
Armchair with armrest“Relax”
Undoubtedly, sturdy building materials such as iron and lava stone are not materials commonly used in the design of an armchair. They ensure a reduced and minimalist aesthetic that fully corresponds to the new living trends. At the same time, the neutral color palette and the straight-line design language create a timeless appearance.
“Console” wall tablereconstructedNatural stone
The furnishing trends convey a return to nature and put natural materials in the foreground. A very popular representative of these is natural stone. However, it can also have disadvantages such as heavy weight and high acquisition costs. There are artificial alternatives that are in no way inferior in terms of appearance. Not only are they cheaper, they are also lighter and therefore easier to install. To create this minimalist wall table, designer Tiziana Di Sipio used reconstructed natural stone in white.
OpulentEffect
Due to its opulent appearance, natural stone is very popular with architects, designers and design-oriented people. The noble material is suitable for modern and contemporary furnishings and exudes a timeless elegance. Above all, colored marble with beautiful veins setsbeautiful accents in the modern home. An exclusive piece of furniture that will become a highlight in the room is without a doubt the rectangular table from the new “Love me, love me not” collection from the Italian manufacturer Salvatori.
Marble home accessories from Salvatori
In September 2017, the family business presented a new furniture collection “Love me, love me not”. The designer Michael Anastassiades designed the exclusive pieces of furniture exclusively from fine marble. The focus of the concept is the opulent look of the natural stone, which really comes into its own thanks to the simple design language. The collection includes a total of 4 table models, which are produced in limited quantities.
Hanging light“Silo”
The “Silo” hanging lamp was designed by David Lopez Quincoces in 2016. It consists of several cylinders made of white marble that can be grouped in different ways. A variant with just one pendant light, with three or with a total of 26 is possible, which can be designed as a chandelier.
Table lampout ofMarble “Uranus”
A really chic and modern table lamp from Slavatori is “Urano”. This was designed by designer Elisa Ossino, who also collaborated with the Italian manufacturer on other projects. Her designs are characterized by minimalist design, which is strongly influenced by geometric shapes. The spherical table lamp is available in three sizes: 18 cm, 30 cm and 50 cm in diameter.
bathroom accessoriesMarble“Fontane Bianche” collection
The “Fontane Bianchi” collection by Salvatori is also a result of the collaboration with the designer Elisa Ossino. The name of the collection means “white fountain” in Italian and it was named after a beach in Sicily. It consists of a few bathroom accessories made of white marble in the characteristic minimalist style. These include a soap dish, two variants of toothbrush cups and a set of four trays for storage.
Wall hooksout ofMarble
The “Fontane Bianchi” collection also includes minimalist wall hooks, which are also made of fine marble. They are a beautiful addition to the other bathroom accessories in the collection.
Tabletout ofNaturstein “Plat Eau”
In addition to the other luxurious decorative objects made of natural stone, the Italian brand also offers the “Plate-eau” tray. It is a real design piece that is made entirely of natural stone or can also be made by hand in combination with brass or mouth-blown glass.
paperweightmade of marble
These paperweights made of white marble are ideal for conjuring up a luxury feeling with just a few resources. They are characterized by a really pleasant organic shape that is reminiscent of drops. The small decorative objects actually have the same shape as the table legs from the “Love me, love me not” collection by the designer Michael Anastassiades.
DecorativeObjects from marble collection “”Omaggio a Morandi”
“Omaggio a Morandi” is a whole collection of decorative objects designed by Elisa Ossino for Salvatori. These are artfully designed from marble in different colors and serve as a kind of minimalist table decoration that looks extremely noble and elegant. They combine perfectly with the tables from the designer brand.
*You can find out more about the Salvatori product linehere.
