Real Stone. Real Strong. Real Thin.
| Other Names | Calacatta di Siena, Calacatta Doro | |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | Inquire | |
| Finishes | Polished, Honed, Sawn, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled, Acid Wash, Antique | |
| Country of Origin | Italy | |
| Absorption | 0.3-0.6% | |
| Fire Performance | 0 flame spread (per ASTM E 84) | |
| Freeze Thaw Resistance | Good | |
| Panel Sizes | Up to 4'×8' (1220mm×2440mm) | |
| Structural Performance (on Honeycomb) | Excellent |
Calacatta Oro Marble is a luminous white marble distinguished by layered gray veining enriched with warm gold and amber undertones. Broad, open areas of white are intersected by fluid mineral movement, where soft gray structure and saturated warm accents create a surface that feels both expressive and composed. The contrast between cooler and warmer tones gives Calacatta Oro Marble depth while maintaining a refined, balanced appearance.
Used as part of the building envelope, Calacatta Oro Marble can bring warmth and contrast to vertical cladding while reinforcing key architectural moments such as entry sequences and transitions between volumes. In interior settings, Calacatta Oro Marble can be carried through lobby walls, elevator interiors, and hospitality or retail environments, where its veining helps establish continuity across larger surfaces without feeling repetitive.
StonePly fabricates Calacatta Oro Marble as a thin layer of stone bonded to an aluminum honeycomb backing, producing panels that are lighter in weight with a consistent thickness throughout. This panel system allows for efficient integration into vertical wall assemblies while maintaining the visual richness and depth of the stone.
For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Calacatta Oro Marble, please contact StonePly for more information.
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.