The Monolith Basin, Nero Marquina Pedestal
Cut to order in Tivoli. Six weeks from quarry to your floor. White-glove delivery included.
Black marble does not absorb light. It refuses it. The Monolith Basin is carved from Nero Marquina — black marble from the Basque quarries of northern Spain, with white mineral veining that forms under specific tectonic pressure. The white lines are calcium carbonate intrusions. They run without direction or repetition.
The form is a single trumpet pedestal rising from the floor. The basin is carved into the top — not placed on top, not mounted, carved. There is no visible hardware housing in the stone itself. The object is complete before the faucet arrives.
In a white bathroom, the stone reads as absolute. The contrast is not decorative — it is geological. What the walls are made of. What the earth is made of. The difference between them.
A pedestal sink in black marble is not a purchase. It is a decision about what the bathroom is for.
Dimensions: approximately Ø 50 cm basin × 85 cm H · Material: Nero Marquina black marble, honed finish · Single block carving where possible · Lead time: 8–12 weeks · Origin: Basque Country, Spain
- Solid block of natural Roman travertine
- Sides left raw, visible geological pores and texture
- Top surface honed smooth and matte
- Warm ivory-beige with subtle grey veining
- Each piece distinct: colour and pore variations are not defects
- Travertine: sedimentary limestone of Roman origin
- Formed over thousands of years by mineral deposit
- High density and natural impact resistance
- No sealant applied: stone breathes naturally
- Develops a natural patina over time
- Wipe with a slightly damp cloth, dry immediately
- Avoid acidic substances: lemon, vinegar, wine
- No abrasive cleaners or chemical products
- Patina developing over time is a feature, not a flaw
- Annual stone oil treatment recommended
- White-glove delivery to USA, Canada, Australia
- Estimated lead time: 4 to 6 weeks by destination
- Room-of-choice placement included
- Fully insured in transit
- Contact us for large-scale or installation projects
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