Antracite is a sophisticated Italian marble that commands attention with its deep, moody palette. While the name suggests the cool tones of coal, this variety is prized for its rich chocolate brown to dark charcoal background. It is typically characterized by a network of delicate ivory or crisp white veining that strikes across the surface like sudden flashes in a night sky. This high-contrast aesthetic makes it a favorite for designers seeking to add a sense of modern luxury and dramatic depth to interior spaces. Interestingly, its dense composition allows for an exceptionally high-polish finish, enhancing its mirror-like reflective qualities.
On hand at our Los Angeles yard: 16 available slabs of Antracite, a 2 cm brown with silver, black, and grey marble from Italy in a honed finish. Lot 260305 runs from 116″ × 66″ to 116″ × 67″, with 2 slabs on hold.
This slab
The recorded size of a slab in this lot is 116″ × 66″, about 53 square feet. Sizes across the lot run from 116″ × 66″ to 116″ × 67″. Thickness is 2 cm. The color on record is brown with silver, black, and grey. Natural stone still varies inside that description, so the slab itself is the reference for movement and shade. This material is recorded as quarried in Italy.
The honed finish is smooth and matte, without a high gloss. Two centimeters is a standard slab thickness for counters, vanities, and wall cladding.
In the yard
Lot 260305 at our Los Angeles yard shows 18 slabs in stock, 2 slabs on hold, and 16 slabs available. Available means in stock minus slabs on hold.
The slabs can be compared in daylight at our Los Angeles yard before anything is cut.
Where it works
For this kind of stone, the usual applications are bathrooms, vanities, fireplace surrounds, and feature walls. The right use still depends on the finish, the thickness, and how the slab will be cared for after it is installed. Inspiration photos show this stone in a Kitchen and a Wet Bar.
The material
Marble is a metamorphic stone, recrystallized from limestone, and it is valued for veining and a luminous surface. It is softer and more sensitive to acids than granite or quartzite, so wine, citrus, and strong cleaners can etch a polish. That is why it is a classic for bathrooms, vanities, fireplaces, and walls, and for kitchens when the owner wants the look and will live with a natural patina. A honed face shows etching less than a high polish. Vein direction should be planned on the actual slabs before fabrication.
About Antracite
Antracite is a sophisticated Italian marble that commands attention with its deep, moody palette. While the name suggests the cool tones of coal, this variety is prized for its rich chocolate brown to dark charcoal background. It is typically characterized by a network of delicate ivory or crisp white veining that strikes across the surface like sudden flashes in a night sky. This high-contrast aesthetic makes it a favorite for designers seeking to add a sense of modern luxury and dramatic depth to interior spaces. Interestingly, its dense composition allows for an exceptionally high-polish finish, enhancing its mirror-like reflective qualities.