Handcarved Calacatta Viola Marble Sink, Fluted Wall Mount Vessel Basin

Handcarved Calacatta Viola marble sink with hand-carved vertical reeded columns, made from 100% rare natural marble featuring dramatic purple-violet veining on a soft white base. A floating wall-mount basin designed for luxury bathrooms, master suites, and statement powder rooms. Each sink is handmade by skilled artisans in our workshop and shipped worldwide in a certified wooden crate.

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🌿 WHY CHOOSE A CALACATTA VIOLA FLUTED SINK?

Calacatta Viola is one of the most sought-after marbles in the world — a rare variety quarried from limited deposits in the Apuan Alps and Türkiye, prized for its bold violet-and-burgundy veining against a luminous white background. Loved by designers like Kelly Wearstler, Athena Calderone, and Studio McGee, it transforms any bathroom into a gallery-worthy space. Combined with hand-carved fluted (reeded) columns — a 2024-2026 design trend rooted in classical architecture — this sink reads as both ancient and unmistakably modern. No two pieces are alike; the violet veining is one of nature's signatures.

📏 AVAILABLE SIZES (Fully Customizable)

- 50x35x16 cm (20"x14"x6") — powder room
- 60x40x17 cm (24"x16"x7") — standard wall-mount vanity
- 70x40x18 cm (28"x16"x7") — master bath
- 80x45x18 cm (32"x18"x7") — large vanity
- 90x45x18 cm (36"x18"x7") — oversized statement
- Fully custom dimensions, fluting depth, and finish available — message us with your measurements.

📝 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

- Material: 100% natural Calacatta Viola marble (other stones available: Calacatta Gold, Carrara, Travertine, Emperador, Nero Marquina)
- Color: Bold purple-violet veining on white background — pattern unique to every block
- Shape: Rectangular wall-mount basin
- Exterior design: Hand-carved vertical fluted (reeded) columns
- Finish: Honed standard — polished, brushed, or chiseled finish on request
- Drain hole: Standard size (fits worldwide pop-up drains)
- Faucet hole: No pre-drilled faucet hole (designed for wall-mount faucet) — single, three-hole, or counter-mount versions available on request
- Mounting: Wall-mount standard — vessel and undermount compatible on request
- Origin: Handmade in Türkiye

🛁 PERFECT FOR

✔ Master bathrooms and luxury powder rooms
✔ Statement guest bathrooms
✔ Boutique hotels, Airbnb properties, and spa designs
✔ Mediterranean, rustic luxury, and old-world stone interiors
✔ Modern transitional and Studio-McGee-inspired bathrooms
✔ High-end home renovations and architect-designed projects

🛠️ HOW THE CUSTOM ORDER PROCESS WORKS

1. Send us your dimensions, finish, and stone preference via Etsy message.
2. We provide a quote, technical drawing, and 3D rendering for approval.
3. After confirmation, our artisans begin handcarving (production: 14–18 days — Calacatta Viola requires extra care, fluting adds 2-3 days).
4. We send you photos and a short video of your finished sink before shipping.
5. The sink is packed in a custom wooden crate and shipped worldwide.
6. Delivery via DHL, FedEx, UPS, or TNT — fully insured, 5–10 business days.

📦 SHIPPING & PACKAGING

- Free worldwide shipping
- Each sink ships in a forklift-ready certified wooden crate
- Fully insured against transit damage
- Tracking number provided
- Estimated delivery: 5–10 business days after dispatch
- Customs duties are buyer's responsibility (varies by country)

🧼 CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Calacatta Viola is durable but porous — and slightly more sensitive than Carrara due to its mineral composition. To keep your sink looking flawless:

- Clean with mild soap and a soft cloth — avoid bleach, vinegar, lemon, and acidic cleaners (these will etch the surface)
- A soft brush helps clean dust between flutes during weekly cleaning
- Reseal every 6 months (more frequent than standard Carrara) with a high-quality natural stone sealer
- Wipe spills (coffee, wine, makeup, toothpaste) immediately to prevent staining
- Use a coaster for soap dispensers to avoid prolonged contact

❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: What is Calacatta Viola marble?
A: Calacatta Viola is a rare variety of Calacatta marble distinguished by bold violet, burgundy, and grey veining against a bright white background. Quarried in limited quantities from the Apuan Alps in Italy and select Turkish quarries, it is one of the most prized stones in luxury interior design — featured in countless designer bathrooms and high-end magazines.

Q: What is fluted (reeded) marble?
A: Fluting is a hand-carved decorative pattern of vertical parallel columns running down the exterior of the basin. Originally a classical architectural motif (Greek columns, Renaissance pilasters), it has become one of the most-requested design elements in modern luxury bathrooms — featured by Studio McGee, Amber Interiors, Kelly Wearstler, and other top US designers.

Q: How is the wall-mount installation done?
A: The sink mounts to a load-bearing wall using heavy-duty stainless brackets (sold separately by your plumber, or we can recommend hardware). The plumbing connections are concealed in the wall behind the sink. Wall-mount faucets attach to the wall above the sink (not pre-drilled in the basin). Professional installation is strongly recommended due to weight.

Q: Will my sink look exactly like the photos?
A: Each Calacatta Viola block is unique — the dramatic violet veining will share the same overall character (white base, purple/burgundy veins) but the exact pattern, vein direction, and intensity will vary. This is the defining beauty of natural rare marble — your piece will be one-of-a-kind.

Q: Is Calacatta Viola durable enough for daily use?
A: Yes, with proper care. Marble has been used in architecture for over 2,000 years. Calacatta Viola is slightly more porous than standard Carrara, so we recommend resealing every 6 months instead of 12, and being more vigilant about acidic spills. Treated correctly, it will last lifetimes.

Q: Can I customize the size, fluting, or stone type?
A: Absolutely. We make every sink to order. Different size, deeper or shallower fluting, fewer or more columns, faucet hole configurations, or a different marble entirely (Carrara, Calacatta Gold, Emperador, etc.) — message us with your project specs and we'll create a one-of-a-kind piece.

Q: What's included with the sink?
A: The sink itself, packed in a wooden crate. Wall-mount brackets, drain pipes, and faucets are sold separately so you can match your bathroom hardware (we recommend brass or matte black to complement the violet veining).

Q: How heavy is this sink?
A: Approximately 32–58 kg (70–128 lbs) depending on size. Wall-mount installation requires reinforced wall studs or proper masonry anchoring.

Q: Do you ship to the United States, Canada, UK, Australia, and Europe?
A: Yes — we ship worldwide via DHL, FedEx, UPS, and TNT with full insurance.

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🏛️ ABOUT MARBLY ART DESIGN

We are a family-run artisan workshop in Türkiye specializing in handcarved natural stone sinks, bathtubs, and home décor. Every piece is custom-made in our own facility — no middlemen, no mass production. Visit our shop for the full collection: https://marblyartdesign.etsy.com

💬 Have questions or a custom project in mind? Message us anytime — we typically reply within 24 hours.