Midnight Marble

Midnight Marble is a dark marble veneer in graphite, charcoal and blue-gray, cut through with crisp white veining that breaks the surface like fine lines of ink. It is dramatic without being loud; the contrast keeps the wall from reading as one heavy block. Look closely and a little warmth shows at the edges, soft rust tones here and there that keep the stone from feeling icy. The face is split and rugged, not polished, so light catches the high points and drops into the seams.

It is newly cut stone from a European workshop we selected; we quote it by the square foot. It comes free form, in irregular pieces from 3/4 inch to 1 1/2 inches thick that fit together in a mosaic-like layout. Shade and pattern vary from piece to piece, so no two installations read the same.

Designers use it where a room needs a stronger backbone: a fireplace, an entry wall, a bar front or a facade next to smooth plaster, concrete and glass. It makes oak and walnut look richer and gives brass and black metal something to push against. See this marble veneer in our Marina Del Rey showroom, or send us the dimensions of the wall for a quote.