Bardiglietto is a refined Italian marble known for its elegant grey tones and versatile aesthetic. Originating from the renowned stone quarries of Italy, this material offers a sophisticated palette suitable for modern and classic interiors alike. Its fine grain and subtle veining create a calm, cohesive look ideal for flooring, wall cladding, and bathroom vanities. The stone responds well to polished, honed, or brushed finishes, enhancing its natural depth and texture. Architects and designers frequently specify Bardiglietto for its durability and timeless appeal. Marmi di Carrara srl supplies this premium Italian marble as blocks, slabs in 2 or 3 cm thicknesses, and custom cut-to-size pieces. We provide high-resolution photos of actual slabs before purchase to ensure complete transparency and satisfaction with every order.
Petrographic description
Marble characterized by a predominantly grey matrix, often with a fine-grained texture and subtle veining typical of Italian marble sources.
Bardiglietto is a Marble quarried in Italy, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICITMA00957. Its dominant tone is grey.
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.
Bardiglietto: the complete guide
Overview
Bardiglietto is a light grey marble from the Apuan Alps, a softer relative of the famous Bardiglio. It is chosen for its understated elegance and the tradition of Tuscan marbles.
History and origin
The grey marbles of the Apuan Alps, known as bardigli, have been quarried for centuries in the Carrara district alongside the white marbles. Bardiglietto is the variety with the lightest tones and less contrasting veins. It is used in floors, cladding and furnishings, in both classic and contemporary settings. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
The background is light grey, with darker grey veins, thin or cloudy, often running parallel. The tone and density of the veining vary between slabs. Polishing gives depth to the grey, while honing creates a very current matt, velvety effect.
Uses
It is suitable for floors, cladding, stairs, bathroom vanity tops and washbasins. In the kitchen it can be used knowingly, accepting the patina that acids leave over time. Outdoors it is used mainly for thresholds and windowsills in mild climates.
Care and maintenance
Clean with neutral detergents specific to marble and avoid limescale removers and acidic products. A stain-proofing treatment reduces the absorption of oils and coloured liquids. Any dulling can be restored with professional honing.
- Classification
- marble (calcitic metamorphic rock)
- Bulk density
- approx. 2,700 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- approx. 3
- Water absorption
- low
- Main use
- interiors
- Acid resistance
- low: sensitive to lemon, vinegar and limescale removers
FAQ
Is Bardiglietto 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 Bardiglietto per m²?
Indicative price from €160/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 Bardiglietto 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.
