What brings into your home the epitome of luxury more than a marble dining table?
For centuries, marble has been a revered material for constructive and decorative purposes thanks to its natural beauty and timeless appeal. When it comes to luxury dining furniture, it is no wonder why marble has always reigned supreme.
In fact, the dining room in particular offers a unique opportunity to incorporate this sophisticated natural stone. The dining table is a central gathering point in the home. It is where family, friends, guests and loved ones all gather round to share in quality time.Â
Which is exactly why the dining room table offers the perfect opportunity to incorporate the luxury that is marble.
In this blog, we’ll explore how and why marble offers a fantastic choice of material dining tables and help you understand how to select the right marble for your design style.
Why Marble is the Ideal for Designer Tables
Marble stone is formed beneath the Earth’s surface from limestone that has been exposed to intense heat and pressure. This process results in a crystalline stone structure that is visually arresting and intricate, as well as a material that is structurally sturdy and durable.
Timeless elegance for lifelong memory making
Marble has been synonymous with luxury since ancient times. The beautiful veining patterns iconic to marble stone, along with its smooth, sleek surface, makes for a timeless elegance that won’t look outdated – perfect for a dining room table around which lifelong memories are made.
Functional as well as fashionable
Onyx in interior design looks amazing thanks to its natural, complex patterns. Every slab is a unique tapestry of banding, veining and marbled contrasts. However, it is the combination of the pattern and polished finish of onyx that really brings this semi-translucent stone to life.
A natural stone as unique as you are
Marble dining tables are made from stone slabs quarried directly from the ground. This means that not only can you choose from a wide variety of colours and patterns, but each and every marble table is unique and unlike any other.
Creating Luxury Dining Furniture
The art of crafting a marble dining table is both a meticulous and artistic process.
Here at Euro Marble, we source the finest slabs of marble stone from around the world. Once our customer has chosen the colour, shade, style and pattern that perfectly suits their dining room, we ensure the slab is measured and cut to size. In addition to size, however, the shape of the marble dining room table is critical as it needs to perfectly fit the intended table base.
The base itself, often made from plywood or a similar material, is attached to the underside of the cut marble slab with strong construction adhesives. Carried out professionally, the base provides the stability required to the marble slab above to ensure it does not crack.
Last but not least are the finishing touches. The edges of your marble dining table are sanded smooth and the surface is either polished or honed – depending on your preference. If you’re opting for a classic look, we recommend a glossy finish. For a more contemporary feel, we recommend a matte finish.
Most marble dining tables are professionally sealed to further protect it from stains, moisture, scratches and damage so you can enjoy this luxury designer table for many years to come.
Choose the best Marble Dining Tables
Choosing the Right Marble for Your Interior Design Style
There are a lot of different considerations when evaluating the different types of marble stone for your dining table. To help guide you, here is a breakdown of the most popular interior design styles and recommended complementary marble stone varieties.
1. Classic and Timeless
If you’re looking to maintain a traditional interior design style or want to make the most of a minimalist aesthetic, we recommend Carrara Marble. The soft grey veining brought to life against a white or off-white base is ideal for infusing subtle sophistication that will make a lasting statement.
2. Striking Luxury
If you want your marble dining table to be striking in its opulent glory, consider Calacatta Marble or Calacatta Viola. The bold veining contrasted by the warm white background is visually arresting and makes the absolute most of your chosen luxury material.
3. Big and Bold
If the classic shade of white marble is not big enough or bold enough for your preference, perhaps the Nero Marquina Marble with its deep black colour scheme and sharp white veining patterns offers the dramatic touch you need in your dining room.
4. Warm and Inviting
When we say that there is a wide range of different marble shades and colours available, we mean it. If you want some homely, earthy toned marble, consider Brown Marble. It offers a perfect blend of coziness without sacrificing the rich and subtle aesthetic marble is beloved for.
5. Unique and Wonderful
If you’re looking for a type of marble that is truly unique and one-of-a-kind aesthetically, consider Blue Marble or Red Marble. Both of these striking types of stone will function as a piece of art in and of themselves and make for a fantastic topic of conversation for family, friends and guests.
How to Care for Your Marble Dining Table
Luxury dining furniture should get the VIP maintenance and care treatment. Marble especially should be properly cared for to ensure its beauty and longevity are preserved as much as possible.
Here are some simple tips for caring for your marble dining table.
- Clean your table regularly with a soft and damp cloth.Â
- Never use abrasive or acidic cleaners.
- Always prompt clean up spills (by blotting, not wiping) to avoid stains.
- Use coasters and trivets to prevent scratches, watermarks or heat damage.
- Ensure a professionally reapplied sealant every 12 months or so.
Find Your Dream Marble Dining Table at Euro Marble
Your marble designer table is not just a surface upon which to place food – it’s a statement of luxury, a piece of art, a centrepiece to your home.
That’s why at Euro Marble, our team is dedicated to helping our customers find the perfect luxury dining furniture for them. If you’d like to see for yourself what sort of beautiful marble stone we have on offer, come on into our showroom. Alternatively, give us a call today and we’ll walk and talk you through everything you need to know about marble dining tables.
