Fantastico is a striking Italian marble renowned for its dynamic multicolored appearance and distinctive veining. Originating from the prestigious quarries of Italy, this natural stone offers a versatile aesthetic suitable for both modern and classic interior designs. The surface features an intricate interplay of colors, often blending warm earthy hues with cooler accents, creating a unique visual depth. Ideal for luxury residential and commercial projects, Fantastico marble is commonly used for flooring, wall cladding, kitchen countertops, and bathroom vanities. It is available in various polished or honed finishes to enhance its natural beauty. Marmi di Carrara supplies Fantastico marble as raw blocks, precision-cut slabs in 2 cm and 3 cm thicknesses, and custom cut-to-size pieces, with photos of actual slabs provided before purchase for quality assurance.
Petrographic description
Fantastico is a marble from Italy characterized by a multicolored matrix with complex veining patterns. The stone typically displays a mix of warm and cool tones in a crystalline structure.
Fantastico is a Marble quarried in Italy, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICITMA00243. Its dominant tone is multicolour.
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.
Fantastico Arni: complete guide
Overview
Fantastico Arni is an Apuan marble with a white background, crossed by broad veins in shades of grey and ochre. The name describes its character well: a lively, striking pattern, suited to statement surfaces.
History and origin
It comes from the Arni area, in the municipality of Stazzema, in the Apuan Alps near Lucca, an area where several veined marbles are quarried. The warm hues of its veins set it apart from the greyer arabescato marbles. It is used above all for bathrooms, cladding, worktops and prestigious furnishings. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
The white background is crossed by grey veins of varying thickness, accompanied by ochre, beige and sometimes golden hues. The pattern varies greatly from slab to slab and lends itself to book-matched installation. Polishing brings out the warm tones; honing makes them softer and more natural.
Uses
Ideal for walls, bathrooms, worktops, islands, tables and stair cladding indoors. Not recommended outdoors; in the kitchen it should be used with the usual care required by marble.
Care and maintenance
Clean with neutral products and soft cloths. Apply an oil-repellent impregnating sealer to tops and remove acidic or coloured liquids immediately, as they could stain or dull the surface.
- Classification
- veined Apuan calcitic marble
- Bulk density
- approx. 2,700 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- approx. 3
- Water absorption
- low
- Main use
- interiors: walls, bathrooms, tops
- Acid resistance
- low: sensitive to acidic substances
FAQ
Is Fantastico 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 Fantastico per m²?
Indicative price from €170/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 Fantastico 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.
