Have you decided to redesign or beautify your living space or are you perhaps moving? Buying a special new piece of furniture is a joyful activity that we don't do very often (at least hopefully, in the spirit of sustainability ).

However, without the right preparation, this joy can quickly turn into stress - the piece of furniture arrives and is too small, too bulky or the color doesn't fit into our concept. Maybe we haven't informed ourselves enough about a particular material and are annoyed when the children or dog "redesign" the light textile couch in a few days.

It is therefore important that we consider a few basic aspects before making a major purchase – and this also applies to our locally manufactured unique pieces from the MAGNA Atelier .

Our competent consultants will be happy to advise you individually and personally on your table selection and the various natural stones, shapes and frames, but we have also summarized the most important aspects that you should pay attention to when purchasing your new marble table or natural stone object in three clear steps.

Buying a natural stone or marble table – what should I pay attention to?

1. The dimensions

Measure the space where you want to place your dining table , desk or coffee table .

How much space do you have available and approximately how big should the table be? You can mask off an area of ​​the floor with masking tape to get a rough idea. Alternatively, you can have a family member or partner lie horizontally on the floor to get an idea of ​​the possible size dimensions - now hold still, Susanne! Joking aside:

If you want to buy a new dining table, the number of people who can sit at the table is also important. Make a note of the measurement range that is suitable for your storage location. 

Our experts from the MAGNA Atelier will be happy to advise you. As soon as you know your desired dimensions, we can also make a custom-made product for you in our factory if you do not like the standard dimensions of our tables.

2. The model

Now that you know the approximate dimensions and the space you have available, you can get a little more creative.

Browse through our carefully designed designs or have your very own model made to order . Did you know that we also have an outdoor collection ? If you want to beautify your terrace or garden, you will find marble tables and unique natural stone pieces that have been specially designed for outdoor use.

See whether the design/model fits your interior and listen to your gut feeling.

In the picture you can see, for example, our Rome dining table with a table top made of the enchanting Verde Guatemala marble . Of course, we have many other models in different furnishing styles that you can choose from. 

3. The material

Now it's time to get down to business. Choose the type that moves your heart from our natural stones.

You are spoiled for choice, because as one of the largest natural stone dealers in Germany, we have countless local and international natural stones from every corner of the world.

However, since we don't want to drive you to despair with too large a selection (because all of our natural stones are beautiful and unique), we have already made a competent and versatile pre-selection for you.

We have summarized these pre-selections for you in the Original Line and the Exclusive Line in our online shop. 

In our Original Line you will find two quartzites and seven types of marble.

In our Exclusive Line you will find many other, somewhat rarer and more exotic natural stones that are only available in limited quantities.

In this exclusive collection you will find onyxes and quartzites with mystical backgrounds and partly translucent properties that reveal a cabinet of curiosities when it comes to extraordinary grains, strong colors and captivating optics.

Once you have completed these three steps, nothing stands in the way of your interior happiness. We would still like to briefly address one thing, as our natural stones are a purely natural material that needs to be cared for.

Many of our customers inquire about the sensitivity of marble and how different types of marble and quartzite differ in this respect.

Natural materials – The sensitivity of marble 

The countless statues and palaces in Rome made of marble still stand today. So how fragile can the material be?

Marble is a limestone and an absorbent material created by nature that is somewhat softer and more sensitive than, for example, hard quartzite.

Natural materials are generally a little more sensitive – just think of leather or wood. Some people, for example in Italy, even want signs of wear and tear. If you put a glass of water on a non-impregnated marble table without a coaster, a stain or edge will form after a while – this is completely normal and is due to the marble “absorbing” the moisture. Coasters can generally help with this. Be sure to check out our Savannah drink coasters made of marble!

However, if you despise coasters on principle or have fallen in love with one of our marble types and are not a fan of signs of wear, that is no reason not to buy a marble table. If the marble slab is impregnated, you have solved the problem before it arose. Good impregnation prevents dirt or liquids from coming into direct contact with the marble because there is a “protective layer” on the marble. 

We therefore offer you our three-piece care set that we have designed based on our decades of experience. In addition to a daily cleaning agent, this care set also contains an impregnating agent that you can apply to your table top after receiving the marble table.

Please note that the table top should be clean, dry and free of dust before you apply the impregnating agent evenly and carefully. You only need to do this process once a year.

If something does go wrong or you have not yet waterproofed your table and stains have already appeared, you will find many tips in our marble care guide on how to remove stains and dirt from the marble.

Now you are equipped with all the important information and we look forward to finding out which unique piece you will choose!