Cipollino Ondulato Marble

AvailabilityInquire
Finishes Polished, Honed, Sawn, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled, Acid Wash, Antique
Country of OriginItaly
Absorption0.3-0.6%
Fire Performance0 flame spread (per ASTM E 84)
Freeze Thaw ResistanceGood
Panel SizesUp to 4'×8' (1220mm×2440mm)
Structural Performance (on Honeycomb)Excellent

Cipollino Ondulato Marble Panels by StonePly

Cipollino Ondulato Marble is defined by sweeping bands of charcoal, graphite, and cool gray layered with ribbons of white and warm beige. The stone displays tightly folded veining and fluid mineral movement that appears almost wave-like across the surface. Areas of darker crystalline structure contrast with lighter marble zones, giving Cipollino Ondulato Marble a layered, dynamic character with strong visual direction and depth.

In building design, Cipollino Ondulato Marble may be specified for exterior rainscreen panels, entry portals, and architectural fascia elements where pronounced natural veining becomes a focal point of the façade. Interior uses for Cipollino Ondulato Marble can include lobby feature walls, vertical surfaces within public circulation spaces, interior cladding within reception areas, and atrium wall installations where the stone’s dramatic patterning can be experienced across expansive surfaces.

StonePly panels incorporate Cipollino Ondulato Marble as a thin stone layer bonded to an aluminum honeycomb backing. This panel construction uses a reduced stone thickness combined with a rigid honeycomb core to lower overall weight when compared to conventional full-bed stone panels. The resulting system allows Cipollino Ondulato Marble to be integrated into modern panelized façade and interior cladding assemblies while maintaining the visual qualities of natural stone.

For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Cipollino Ondulato Marble, please contact StonePly for more information.

Additional Reading

You are probably more familiar with marble than you realize. From Michelangelo's mighty carrara marble David, to the intricately carved cenotaphs of the Taj Mahal, to the royal Marble Arch of Buckingham Palace, marble has been the stuff of civilized architecture and art for centuries. Being a form of limestone, it is softer than granite, making it more susceptible to deterioration and wear but a simple, regular maintenance routine will keep marble looking beautiful.

Marble has a soft, sophisticated aura. Small interior spaces will especially benefit from marble's less "busy" feel when compared to granite thanks to its large, flowing veins.

Certain marbles can be “book matched,” meaning the edges of two panels are paired to create a mirror image. Book matching's effect is best expressed on large panels.