Stones / Marble
Marble · Spain
Dark Emperador
Dark Emperador is a Spanish brown marble with warm cream veining that spreads through the stone like branching rivers. It brings depth and warmth that black stones cannot, which makes it a favorite for studies, libraries, and rooms built around wood and leather.
Custom pieces in Dark Emperador from $800
Designer's note
The warm alternative to black. It makes camel, cognac, and walnut tones sing.
Pieces available in Dark Emperador
22 forms can be built in this stone. Every one is cut to your dimensions.
Plinth Side Table
From $800
Floating Plinth Side Table
From $850
Ovalo Side Table
From $950
Apex Side Table
From $1,000
Display Plinth
From $1,100
Capstone Side Table
From $1,200
Ledge Side Table
From $1,300
Fluted Side Table
From $1,400
Fluted Pedestal
From $1,800
Terra Console Table
From $2,050
Stack Pedestal
From $2,250
Plinth Coffee Table
From $2,300
About marble
Marble is crystallized limestone, transformed by heat and pressure over millions of years. Every slab carries veining that formed as minerals seeped through the stone, which is why no two marble pieces are ever alike. It is cool to the touch, takes a beautiful polish, and has anchored important rooms for more than two thousand years.
Care and maintenance
Marble is porous and reacts to acid, so wine, citrus, and coffee should be wiped promptly. We recommend sealing marble every 6 to 12 months with a quality stone sealer, using coasters under drinks, and cleaning with a soft cloth and mild soap. Treated with this small amount of respect, marble ages gracefully and develops a patina many owners come to love.
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What is Dark Emperador?
Dark Emperador is a Spanish brown marble with warm cream veining that spreads through the stone like branching rivers. It brings depth and warmth that black stones cannot, which makes it a favorite for studies, libraries, and rooms built around wood and leather.
How do I care for Dark Emperador furniture?
Marble is porous and reacts to acid, so wine, citrus, and coffee should be wiped promptly. We recommend sealing marble every 6 to 12 months with a quality stone sealer, using coasters under drinks, and cleaning with a soft cloth and mild soap. Treated with this small amount of respect, marble ages gracefully and develops a patina many owners come to love.
How much does custom Dark Emperador furniture cost?
Pieces in Dark Emperador start around $800 at their default dimensions, and every piece is priced live in the Design Studio as you adjust size, finish, and edge.
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