Petrographic description
Arabescato Gobbie is a Marble quarried in Italy, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICITMA00418. 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 Arni: complete guide
Overview
Arabescato Arni is a white Apuan marble crossed by branching grey veins that trace irregular, arabesque-like patterns. It is chosen when you want a classic white but with a bold, recognisable pattern.
History and origin
It takes its name from Arni, a village in the Apuan Alps in the province of Lucca, an area with a long quarrying tradition. In the stonemasons' vocabulary the term arabescato refers to white marbles with dense, interwoven veining, often with a slightly brecciated appearance. It has long been used for cladding, bathrooms and furnishings in high-end interiors. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
The background is white, sometimes with faint pearl-grey hues, crossed by grey veins of varying thickness that interweave to form islands of white. The pattern changes considerably from block to block, so it is best to choose the slabs in person or from photos. Polishing gives the veins contrast and depth; honing softens them and makes the white warmer.
Uses
It is suitable for interior floors and wall cladding, bathrooms, stairs, worktops and washbasins, as well as bespoke furniture. It can be used in the kitchen with awareness, accepting the patina that acids leave over time; outdoors the polish tends to wear off.
Care and maintenance
Clean with neutral detergents and water, avoiding acidic or abrasive products. A stain-repellent impregnating sealer, renewed periodically, limits the absorption of oil and coffee; dulled areas can be restored with professional polishing.
- Classification
- metamorphic calcitic marble (Apuan Alps)
- Bulk density
- approx. 2,700 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- approx. 3
- Water absorption
- low
- Main use
- interiors: floors, cladding, bathrooms
- Acid resistance
- low: sensitive to lemon, vinegar and limescale removers
FAQ
Is Arabescato Gobbie 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 Gobbie per m²?
Indicative price from €300/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 Gobbie 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.
