Set in Stone: The Enduring Appeal of Natural Stone
Natural stone remains one of the few materials that cannot be replicated. Formed over millions of years, every slab carries its own veining, color, and texture, ensuring that no two pieces are ever identical. That singularity has made marble, travertine, and other natural stones enduring favorites among designers, who increasingly allow the material itself to define the character of a table, console, lighting fixture, or bar. The result is furniture that is as much a product of nature as it is of design.
Mizar Table
Giorgetti | Roberto Lazzeroni
Roberto Lazzeroni’s Mizar table pairs natural marble with cast bronze in a design that is both refined and functional.
Available at Furnitalia, Crescent Park, West BGC, Taguig.
Machard Table
Flou | Design Studio Contromano
The Machard table stands out for its use of solid marble set on an hourglass metal base wrapped in tight rope detailing. The combination of heavy stone and structured frame creates a visual lightness that offsets the material weight.
Available at Abitare Internazionale, G/F, Crown Tower, Salcedo Village, 107 H.V. Dela Costa, Makati City.
Aurora
Genius Loci
Genius Loci’s Aurora drawer front transforms storage into a study in material artistry, pairing Carrara marble, Sienna yellow stone, and wheat-colored glass in a composition handcrafted by Italian artisans.
Available at Valcucine, 2/F, The Proscenium Retail Row, Rockwell Center, Makati City.
Biscotto Pedestal Table
Ligne Roset | Constance Frapolli
Constance Frapolli’s Biscotto pedestal table plays with contrasting Portuguese marble in simple rounded shapes. The high version combines white Estremoz with Brecha Maritima, while the low version uses veined Ruivina with the same beige stone. Both are sanded, polished, and treated for water resistance, keeping the focus on the natural variation and tone of the marble.
Available at Mos Design, 9th Avenue corner Lane O, Bonifacio High Street, BGC.
Drake Table
Minotti | Hannes Peer
The Drake coffee table, designed by Hannes Peer for Minotti, uses marble for both the top and base. The top sits above thicker rounded marble legs, creating a simple shift in proportion that lightens the form. Also available as a console in multiple sizes, the collection comes in Bianco Carrara, Nero Marquina, Rosso Levanto, and Verde Lepanto marble for contemporary interiors.
Available at Living Innovations, Fort Victoria, 5th Ave. corner Rizal Dr., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.
Lana Table
Baxter | Christophe Delcourt
Christophe Delcourt’s signature sense of balance in his Lana coffee table puts marble and fine stone front and center. It comes in varying heights and sizes; each piece mixes solid weight with softer, irregular lines that keep things from feeling too rigid. The uneven top and base highlight the natural character of each stone, so no two tables ever look the same.
Available at Kuysen.
Ozone Bar Kitchen
Henge | Massimo Castagna
Massimo Castagna’s Ozone Bar Kitchen is built around natural stone, carved into two faceted volumes that emphasize its weight and texture. The geometry lets the material lead, shaping both form and function while anchoring the space.
Available at Casa Bella Home and Living, 8 Jupiter St. cor. Canopus, Bel-Air, Makati.