Norwegian Rose, also known as Rosa Norvegia, is a distinctive marble primarily quarried in the Fauske region of Norway. This natural treasure is celebrated for its romantic palette, featuring a soft pink to deep rose-red background interlaced with white and translucent grey veining. Some variations even display subtle olive green or burgundy undertones. Its unique crystalline structure, occasionally containing elements of dolomite, allows the stone to shimmer beautifully under light. While it has graced public landmarks like the Oslo City Hall for decades, it remains a rare and sophisticated choice for luxury residential interiors, offering a warmth and personality that standard white marbles cannot replicate. Interestingly, the quarries in Fauske have been operational since the late 19th century, making it one of Norway's most historically significant geological exports.
Lot 261390 is a 15-slab run of 2 cm Norwegian Rose marble, in a honed finish. The slabs run from 121″ × 67″ to 121″ × 68″, with 14 slabs available and one on hold at our Los Angeles yard.
This slab
The recorded size of a slab in this lot is 121″ × 67″, about 56 square feet. Sizes across the lot run from 121″ × 67″ to 121″ × 68″. Thickness is 2 cm. The color on record is rose, white, and red. Natural stone still varies inside that description, so the slab itself is the reference for movement and shade.
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 261390 at our Los Angeles yard shows 15 slabs in stock, one slab on hold, and 14 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 Modern Bathroom.
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 Norwegian Rose
Norwegian Rose, also known as Rosa Norvegia, is a distinctive marble primarily quarried in the Fauske region of Norway. This natural treasure is celebrated for its romantic palette, featuring a soft pink to deep rose-red background interlaced with white and translucent grey veining. Some variations even display subtle olive green or burgundy undertones. Its unique crystalline structure, occasionally containing elements of dolomite, allows the stone to shimmer beautifully under light. While it has graced public landmarks like the Oslo City Hall for decades, it remains a rare and sophisticated choice for luxury residential interiors, offering a warmth and personality that standard white marbles cannot replicate. Interestingly, the quarries in Fauske have been operational since the late 19th century, making it one of Norway's most historically significant geological exports.