Michelangelo, culture and elegance - today we would like to take you on a fascinating journey to the Carrara quarries in Italy, famous worldwide for their breathtaking marble varieties. We at MAGNA Atelier also use Carrara marble. Today we would like to pay special attention to the enchanting Bianco Carrara marble.

Bianco Carrara has captured the hearts of architects and artists all over the world and our unique natural stone pieces are also refined by this special marble and become an absolutely unique piece that houses real world history.

So immerse yourself with us in the history and beauty of this extraordinary stone from Carrara!

Carrara Marble: A Jewel of Nature

Carrara marble is undoubtedly one of our planet's most fascinating natural treasures. Anyone who has ever been on holiday in Italy may have seen the impressive quarries from afar or even visited them. Carrara marble is obtained from the quarries in the Carrara region of the same name in Tuscany. Excellent wine, delicious antipasti, impressive marble statues and la dolce vita – what more could you want?

For over 2,000 years, the special marble in Carrara has been valued and locally mined for its impressive beauty and quality. Carrara marble is characterized by its light color and distinctive veins, which give it a unique character. It's no wonder that this marble is so popular in architecture and sculpture - and has been since ancient times!

The Story of Carrara Marble

The history of Carrara marble is magnificent and goes back a long way. Hardly any other stone has as much archaeological and art historical evidence as Carrara marble and Bianco Carrara. Even in ancient times, the noble marble was used for Roman baths, temples and sculptures. World-famous artists and sculptors, such as Michelangelo and Bernini, used Carrara marble for their masterpieces and valued it for its even structure. The famous statue "David" by Michelangelo is also made of Carrara marble.

Since ancient times, Carrara marble has attracted an impressive list of admirers from all over the world, including us. The Carrara quarries are like a living museum that allows us to experience the past first hand. It is therefore a great honor for us to produce unique tables and one-of-a-kind designs from this historic and high-quality material.

Bianco Carrara: The star among the Carrara marble types

Many people don't know that there isn't just one type of Carrara marble. Among the different types of Carrara marble, the Bianco Carrara is undoubtedly the star alongside the Statuario, which was mainly used by Michelangelo for sculptures. “Bianco” means “white” in Italian, which describes the color of the rock. The Bianco Carrara impresses with its bright, white color and fine veins, which can vary from gray to blue-gray. These unique patterns, which are unique to each individual Bianco Carrara slab, make each example of Carrara marble a work of art of nature.

So it's no wonder that this marble is so popular and popular not only for making table tops and sculptures, but also in interior design, from bathrooms to kitchens, floors and stairs.

Spoiled for choice – Carrara marble types

The Carrara region is home to an impressive variety of marble types. The mining area is so large that there are visual differences in colors, veining and structure. In addition to the Bianco Carrara, there are many other varieties such as the Calacatta Viola, the Statuario, the Arabescato and the Carrara C marble. Each of these varieties is characterized by unique colors, veins and special characteristics.

The Calacatta marble, for example, is known for its striking and distinctive purple veins, while the Statuario marble impresses with its almost "pure white" color. No matter which variety you choose, we can create your own personal unique piece from any type of Carrara marble . 

The use of Carrara marble

Carrara marble is in great demand in various areas due to its versatility and elegance. In architecture, it is often used for floors, stairs, wall cladding and facades. Its natural brightness gives the various rooms an airy and appealing atmosphere in the form of tables , for example. Carrara marble is even a popular material for countertops and backsplashes in kitchen design, as it is a quality material that offers heat resistance and durability. In the bathroom, Carrara marble gives washbasins, showers and bathtubs a luxurious touch.

Carrara marble continues to be used for works of art, sculptures and monuments because its timeless beauty and splendid history still allow it to express the creativity and vision of artists in a unique way. One contemporary sculptor you should definitely know is the Chinese artist Luo Li Rong, who creates very realistic and feminine sculptures in marble. She uses techniques from the Baroque and Renaissance to breathe life into her unique sculptures.

The Carrara region itself is still home to some of the most renowned sculpture schools in the world. Career change, anyone?

Sustainability and Carrara marble go hand in hand - a purely natural product

When considering natural stone, it is always important to consider the question of sustainability. Carrara marble is a natural material that constantly “grows”, but due to the long time it takes to form, it is of course only available in limited quantities. The mining and processing processes for natural stone and marble are now becoming increasingly environmentally friendly in order to minimize the impact on nature. Quarries can even promote ecological diversity.

Many quarry operators and also the MAGNA Atelier rely on sustainable mining techniques and observe strict environmental regulations in order to protect natural resources. With our partner Greenspark, we also offset the ecological footprint of every customer order by collecting plastic bottles from the sea and planting trees. Here you can see how many trees we have already planted and how many plastic bottles we have already collected from the sea .

Carrara marble in the MAGNA studio

Carrara marble, especially the enchanting Bianco Carrara, is a timeless jewel of nature that we would like to make available to you. With its fascinating history, diverse varieties and elegant appearance, Bianco Carrara has taken us by storm, making it one of the 9 natural stone varieties in our Original Line .

If you are looking for a dining table , coffee table or side table made of marble that combines history, elegance and uniqueness, the Bianco Carrara is definitely the perfect choice! We also regularly offer more exclusive varieties, such as the Calacatta Viola, in our Exclusive Line . 

Here you will find everything you need to know about the correct cleaning of your natural stone work of art!