Statuario

Statuario by Wharton reproduces the legendary Statuario marble from the Carrara mountains — a stone so prized that Michelangelo personally selected blocks from the Statuario quarry for his greatest sculptures. The 1600 × 3200mm extra-large format showcases the marble's defining characteristic: a luminous white field accented by elegant, fine grey veins that create a visual restraint more sophisticated than the bolder Calacatta patterns.

Statuario Distinction

In the hierarchy of Italian marble, Statuario occupies the position above Carrara and below Calacatta in terms of vein boldness — its grey veining is finer, more delicate, and more evenly distributed. This restraint appeals to designers who seek marble sophistication without visual drama. Wharton's sintered stone version captures this nuance through high-resolution digital printing calibrated to Statuario quarry specimens.

12mm Honed Marble

The 12mm honed format provides the preferred tactile quality for luxury residential and hospitality applications. The matte surface reduces glare in sunlit spaces, provides slip resistance for flooring, and develops a natural patina that enhances the marble's authentic character over time. The extra-large format enables monolithic installations that showcase the Statuario veining at architectural scale.