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Fior di Pesco
How is Fior di Pesco Marble?
Fior di Pesco Marble, is an exclusive natural stone coming from the Carnic Alps, in Friuli Venezia Giulia. This marble stands out for its predominantly white-grey background, with shades leading to light pink and light green, crossed by abundant ivory, grey and pinkish veins, making this stone unique and giving it an overall soft, purplish hue.
Fior di Pesco marble belongs to the carbonate materials family, and combines aesthetics and functionality in a unique way, while presenting some inherent challenges. Although this stone is less resistant than granite, its compact crystalline structure makes it suitable for outdoor use.
The balance between beauty and practicality makes Fior di Pesco a popular choice for architectural projects where both aesthetics and functionality are prioritised, by adding sophistication to any space, while making it durable and manageable over time.
What colour is Fior di Pesco Marble?
Fior di Pesco is extracted exclusively from open-air quarries in the province of Udine, and is known for its extraordinary colour qualities, which are further emphasised when the material is polished.
Fior di Pesco Marble, a highly prized Italian stone, is known for its delicate appearance and sophisticated colours, ranging from white to grey to light green, enriched by elegant veins in shades of ivory, grey and pink. This marble is characterised by the presence of clasts, irregularly shaped and often flattened fragments of rock, which take on white, greyish, red and violet colours; these are separated by sinuous intertwining white or violet veins, creating a unique and fascinating design.
The beauty of Fior di Pesco lies in its ability to play with nuances and textures, making it ideal for architectural and interior design projects inspired by elegance and sophistication.
HOW TO USE FIOR DI PESCO MARBLE
Fior di Pesco is particularly appreciated for its versatility and sustainability, being suitable for a wide range of applications, both indoor and outdoor. Its visually rich composition makes it the perfect material for surfaces that become the aesthetic centrepiece of luxurious spaces, such as flooring in entrance halls, wall coverings in dining rooms, or as an accentuated element in high-profile bathrooms and kitchens.
The ability of Fior di Pesco to harmonise with other types of marble and materials makes it a favourite choice for complex design projects, where the balance between the natural elegance of marble and the modernity of the environment is sought out.
Architects and designers from all over the world regularly select it for its timeless beauty and structural reliability, which guarantee high-level results in all kinds of environments, both public and private.
A wide range of finishing
The extraordinary aesthetics of Fior di Pesco Marble can be further enhanced through a wide range of processes, such as:
Polished
Polishing Fior di Pesco Marble further enhances this exclusive material. With this process, the veins and shades of Fior di Pesco shine through, making it ideal for those who wish to add a touch of elegance and refinement to the rooms in which it is applied.
Honed
Fior di Pesco Marble slabs, when carefully honed, present a uniformly smooth surface. However, unlike polishing, the marble will have a less shiny but yet equally refined and luxurious appearance; this is because different abrasive brushes will be used during the processing stages than those used during polishing.
Rough
Rough Fior di Pesco Marble looks as it does when just extracted, without any other processes having altered the appearance of its surface. This finish is often chosen to add an element of rusticity and authenticity in various architectural and design projects.
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History of Fior di Pesco Marble
Fior di Pesco, a prized marble extracted in northern Italy, stands out for its aesthetic and functional qualities, which have drawn the attention of architects and designers all over the world.
Indeed, Fior di Pesco Marble has been employed in many high-profile projects in Japan, India and China, consolidating its international reputation. In the United States, this kind of marble was used by Cesar Pelli, one of the most renowned architects, for distinctive elements such as floors and staircases in New York’s Winter Garden.
This international trajectory of Fior di Pesco reflects not only its intrinsic beauty, but also its versatility and durability, making it a coveted material for projects that require a luxurious yet durable feel.
