{"product_id":"carrara-white-marble-square-vessel-sink-artisan-made","title":"Carrara White Marble Square Vessel Sink, Artisan Made","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis particular Carrara White Marble basin features a striking, finely fluted exterior that emphasizes the architectural quality of the natural stone. Look at this piece: the soft gray veining wraps vertically around each carved channel, creating a beautiful interplay of light and shadow along the textured outer walls. Inside, the smooth, honed basin reveals a delicate wash of smoky gray clouds drifting across a bright white background, concentrated near the integrated shelf deck before settling into a quiet, clean pattern around the central drain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarrara White is the classic Italian marble, quarried from the Apuan Alps for centuries and celebrated for its timeless, understated elegance. Unlike busier stones with sharp, high-contrast lines, this marble offers a softer, more integrated gray pattern that feels grounded and serene. It remains the global benchmark for sophisticated bath design, bringing a sense of historic permanence to contemporary spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuarried from the same Italian Apuan Alps that produced Michelangelo\u0026amp;#39;s blocks, Carrara White has nearly two millennia of design heritage—it is the reference point against which other marbles are compared. This heritage is elevated by our master artisans in Turkey, who meticulously hand-carve the exterior fluting to ensure each ridge is crisp, straight, and pleasing to the touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur workshops in Turkey combine classical Italian raw stone with exceptional carving expertise. Each vessel sink is carefully treated with a food-safe penetrating stone sealant to protect its natural beauty before being crated for secure transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Style: Fluted Square Vessel Sink with Deck\u003cbr\u003e• Marble: Carrara White Marble\u003cbr\u003e• Shape: Rectangular Square\u003cbr\u003e• Sizes: Multiple custom sizes available upon request\u003cbr\u003e• Install: Countertop \/ Above Counter\u003cbr\u003e• Drain: Standard 1.75-inch vessel drain compatible\u003cbr\u003e• Finish: Honed interior with hand-carved fluted exterior\u003cbr\u003e• Weight: Approximately 45 to 77 lbs (20-35 kg) depending on final size\u003cbr\u003e• Origin: Quarried in Italy \/ Hand-carved in Turkey\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQ: How is Carrara different from Calacatta?\u003cbr\u003eA: Both are historic Italian marbles, but Carrara White features a softer, more feathered gray veining distributed evenly across a bright white background. Calacatta varieties display bolder, highly contrasted veining with dramatic gray, gold, or purple strokes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQ: Does Carrara need to be sealed before first use?\u003cbr\u003eA: We apply a premium food-safe penetrating stone sealer at our Turkish workshop before shipping. To maintain this protective barrier against moisture and stains, we recommend reapplying a standard stone sealer every 12 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQ: Is Carrara White harder to keep clean than darker stones?\u003cbr\u003eA: Light marbles show pigments and oil more readily than dark stones. We advise wiping the basin dry after use and avoiding acidic cleansers, which can etch the honed surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQ: What drain finish pairs best with Carrara?\u003cbr\u003eA: Matte black and brushed nickel provide a beautiful contrast against the soft gray veins. Brass and gold tones add a touch of warmth to the cool white stone, while polished chrome offers a crisp, traditional look.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery basin we carve is a unique natural masterwork, shaped by hand in Turkey from authentic Italian stone. Your order includes full shipping insurance and is packed in a heavy-duty wooden crate to guarantee it arrives safely at your door, ready for installation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marbly Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45384468693061,"sku":"ETSY-4539368010","price":545.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/7181\/6773\/files\/il_fullxfull.8311407721_ss67.jpg?v=1784615703","url":"https:\/\/marblydesign.com\/products\/carrara-white-marble-square-vessel-sink-artisan-made","provider":"Marbly Design","version":"1.0","type":"link"}