This leather marble is Cafe St Laurent, cut at 2 cm. Lot K327 measures about 116″ × 74″, with 3 slabs available at our Los Angeles yard.

This slab

The recorded size of a slab in this lot is 116″ × 74″, about 60 square feet. Thickness is 2 cm.

The leather finish is lightly textured, with a softer look than a full polish. Two centimeters is a standard slab thickness for counters, vanities, and wall cladding.

In the yard

Lot K327 at our Los Angeles yard shows 3 slabs in stock, none on hold, and 3 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 Bathroom and a Powder.

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 Cafe St Laurent

Cafe St Laurent, also known as Saint Laurent Brown or Brown Tiny, is a sophisticated marble primarily quarried in China. It is defined by a deep, chocolate brown to dark coffee-toned background, elegantly interlaced with fine white and golden-beige veining. This sedimentary stone offers a high-contrast, luxurious aesthetic that serves as a warmer alternative to traditional black marbles. Its dense structure and ability to take a high-gloss polish make it a premier choice for interior applications, including statement countertops, wall cladding, and high-end flooring. Interestingly, while its deep tones evoke the refinement of the Belle Époque, the stone’s distinctive color palette is often compared to a "liquid depth," as if the surface captured the very essence of the earth's heat. Its versatility allows it to transition seamlessly between classic and modern architectural styles.