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This Natural Stone Is the Minimalist's Secret Weapon for Designing a Bathroom or Kitchen — And It's So Much More Exciting Than Marble

With roots dating back to ancient Egypt, travertine is by no means a new or modern material, and yet, it's become my new favorite luxury natural material. As a design writer, I spend my days looking ...
Laweekly

The Getty Sold Pieces of Its Leftover Rock as Souvenirs. But What Happens Now That It's Run Out?

Since the Getty Center opened in 1997, its gift shop has been selling little cubes of travertine, the stone used to build the Getty, from the exact same Italian quarry from which all original building ...
Architectural Digest

A Reminder That Travertine Isn't Just for Floors

Travertine has a star role in epic architecture projects like the Sacré-Cœur in Paris and the Colosseum in Rome, but it's also a beautiful addition to regular old homes—and not just as tile. We've ...
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Alcarol makes furniture from eroded slabs of Travertine cast in resin

Italian design studio Alcarol has teamed up with Tuscan stone company Vaselli to create a table and stools made from eroded Travertine encased in resin. Presented at BSPK, a furniture gallery curated ...