Bianco Arni is a classic white marble quarried in Italy, renowned for its uniform, bright background and subtle, soft veining that adds depth without overwhelming the surface. The stone displays a fine to medium grain that responds well to both polished and honed finishes, making it suitable for flooring, wall cladding, countertops, and high‑end furniture. Marmi di Carrara supplies Bianco Arni in robust blocks and ready‑to‑install slabs of 2‑3 cm thickness, offering cut‑to‑size service and real‑time photographs of actual slabs before purchase, ensuring confidence and precision for architects and designers.
Petrographic description
Typically a white marble with a fine to medium grain.
Bianco Arni is a Marble quarried in Italy, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICITMA00913. 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.
Bianco Arni: complete guide
Overview
Bianco Arni is a white Tuscan marble with a light background and discreet grey veining. It is chosen by those looking for an understated Apuan white, suited to both classic and contemporary interiors.
History and origin
The name recalls Arni, a village in the Apuan Alps on the Lucca side, an area with a long quarrying tradition linked to marble. Like many Apuan whites, it has been used in building and furnishing both in Italy and abroad. The availability of blocks and slabs varies over time depending on quarrying activity. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
The background is white, sometimes slightly grey or ivory, crossed by fine, irregular grey veins. The intensity of the veining can vary considerably from one block to another, so it is best to choose the slabs in person or from photos. Polishing brings out the contrast, while honed and brushed finishes give a softer, matt look.
Uses
Suitable for floors, cladding, stairs, bathrooms and vanity tops in residential and prestige settings. It can be used in the kitchen with awareness, accepting that acids and stains will leave marks on the polished surface. Outdoors it performs better with non-polished finishes and in climates that are not too harsh.
Care and maintenance
Clean with lukewarm water and pH-neutral detergents, avoiding limescale removers and acidic products. A periodic stain-proofing treatment reduces the absorption of oils and coloured drinks. Dull marks caused by acids can be removed with professional re-polishing.
- Classification
- calcitic marble (metamorphic rock)
- 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 Bianco Arni 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 Bianco Arni per m²?
Indicative price from €110/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 Bianco Arni 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.
