Far beyond cladding, natural stones make up furniture and contemporary design pieces

Historically used as structural elements of constructions, and as cladding in architecture, natural rocks have gained, over time, protagonism in the design segment. Unique and incomparable, they are synonymous with exclusivity. When used, they add elegance to spaces and awaken memories and sensations. No wonder natural stones were already the choice of millenary artists, who produced pieces and works of art that still dazzle the eyes of those who see them. The extraordinary Renaissance sculptures, such as Michelangelo’s Pietá and David, already hinted at the transformation potential that a stone possesses. But far from comparisons and turning your eyes to a more achievable reality, it is easy to find decorative pieces, vases and sculptures produced with natural stones. The pieces are not limited to ornaments and accessories for homes, corporate buildings and religious temples. Today, we can see natural stones in the most varied shapes, colors, textures and finishes, playing a prominent role in everyday objects and pieces. Examples of this are the mounted and carved vats and countertops, excellent durable and functional options for kitchens, bathrooms, washrooms and gourmet areas.

And the designs go far beyond straight lines. Taking advantage of the wealth of details present in the veins and movements of natural surfaces, architects and designers design daring pieces, with modern finishes, that value the beauty that nature has carved.

Stairs, fireplaces, decorative panels and barbecues also gain the air of protagonists of spaces when covered with natural stones. Whether with a classic natural stone or with the most exotic ones, these rooms can become the perfect focal point of a project with an unforgettable visual impact.

The use of natural stone in furniture is also a strong trend in architecture and interior design. What to say about the magnificence of a bathtub carved from an entire block of marble? Or a dining table with an exotic quartzite top, which will never be the same as any other, as each plate reveals exclusive colors and designs…   [foto banheiras esculpidas raffaello/donatello/branco paraná]   Natural rocks also reveal themselves in unique signed pieces, which carry the ancestry of elements formed with the action of time and the sensoriality of crystals and fragments of precious stones, which are capable of transforming the energy of the space.   Benches, shelves, coffee and dining tables, chairs and coat racks are some of the furniture options designed to highlight the living beauty of natural stones.

More delicate objects and accessories such as cachepots, candlesticks, flower stands, dispensers for soap and brushes, trays and plates are also options for pieces produced in stone, which, combined with different compositions, become true jewels for the home.

The backlighting of stones that have translucent properties also appears as a trend in decoration. Combined with state-of-the-art technology and modern cuts, the stones have their beauty highlighted and bring even more sophistication to the space. The use of backlit rocks is not limited to benches. Decorative panels, light fixtures, pendants and even floors take advantage of the resource.

Never going out of fashion, natural stones follow the evolution of construction history and carry the history of the world in every detail. Even after thousands of years, they continue to demonstrate that they will always remain among us, whether as protagonists, as a basis or inspiration.