Arabescato Grigio Orobico marble
Marble · Italy
Wavy bands of dark gray and black run horizontally across the Arabescato Grigio Orobico slab you see in the photo. It is a marble for walls and bathrooms, where the waves read in full.
It is also known as Arabescato Gris Orobico and Arabescato Orobico Grey.
- TypeMarble
- ColorGray marble with black
- OriginItaly
- ShippingOn request, to any country · how it reaches yours
What Arabescato Grigio Orobico Marble Looks Like
A deep anthracite gray fills the photo, crossed by wavy horizontal bands of gray and black. A few fine white veins cut through those waves vertically, and some light gray lightens the palette. Contrast is high: the dark waves read clearly from a distance. The pattern varies quite a bit within the slab; to choose yours, ask for photos of the slabs available for your order. In the photo the polish gives back an intense shine over that dark gray.
- BackgroundDark gray
- PatternBanded
- ContrastHigh
- Variation in the slabMarked
Where does Arabescato Grigio Orobico marble work?
- BathroomsHorizontal waves fill a bathroom wall
- WallsA gray wall with waves that run across it
- Interior floorsHome floors; re-polishing brings back the worn shine
- TablesThe band runs whole across a dining table
- KitchenWorks if the patina of use wins you over
- OutdoorsOutdoors it loses the polish; if it goes outside, go with a matte finish
- ScratchesLow
- StainsMedium, with sealer
- AcidsLow
On a dark marble, water drops leave marks as they dry: in showers and wet areas, order it honed and seal it according to how much it absorbs.
Arabescato Grigio Orobico Marble Finishes
In a gray this dark, the finish decides how much light the surface gives back and how visible dust and water marks are.
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Polished
The one in the photo: the mirror multiplies light and separates the dark bands from the light gray.
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Honed
Matte and soft to the touch: in showers and wet areas it slips less than polished.
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Brushed
Fine, dull texture: daily traffic shows less than it does on a shine.
Technical specifications
| Type | Marble |
|---|---|
| Color | Gray |
| Origin | Italy |
| Hardness | 3 on the Mohs scale |
| Pattern | Banded |
| Common finishes | Polished, honed, brushed |
| Works best in | Bathrooms, walls, indoor floors |
| Thickness and format | Depending on the slabs available; we confirm it in the quote |
Other Arabescato selections
Among the Arabescatos, this is the one with the dark gray background: the others come in white with veins (Corchia, Vagli, Oro, Apuano), reddish bands (Rosso and Orobico Rosso) or blue-gray and salmon pink waves (Grigiorosa). All Arabescato selections
How Much Does Arabescato Grigio Orobico Marble Cost?
There is no single price per m². These factors move it, and the quote already includes shipping to your country.
- Variety
- Thickness
- Finish
- Square meters and cuts
- Shipping
For a quote, send us
- The measurements or a photo of the plans
- The thickness, if you have already decided on it
- The finish you like
- The city where you receive it
Arabescato Grigio Orobico Marble at Home
How it looks in different spaces. Visualizations created from the real slab.
Questions About Arabescato Grigio Orobico Marble
Is Arabescato Orobico Grey the same stone?
Yes: Arabescato Orobico Grey and Arabescato Gris Orobico are other names for this marble; the language of the name changes, not the stone. What decides the purchase is the actual slab. Before you buy, we send photos of the slabs available for your order.
How does Arabescato Orobico Rosso compare with this one?
The two share the horizontal waves; the color changes. In Arabescato Rosso the bands come in brick red and cream, with black patches in the upper part of the slab. This Grigio Orobico stays in grays and blacks, with fine white veins running vertically.
How does it behave in the kitchen?
With one condition: you accept that the surface keeps a record of use. Lemon, tomato or vinegar leave an opaque patch on the polish that no cleaning removes: it is a chemical reaction, not dirt. If that patina does not convince you, granite stands up better to acids.
What cleaning and sealing does it need?
Water and neutral soap are enough for cleaning; acidic cleaners are out. Wipe up acidic liquids right away: wine, tomato or lemon leave a mark if they sit long on the surface. A drop of water on the stone tells you when it is time to seal again: if it darkens quickly, the surface is absorbing and asks for sealer.
How does Arabescato Grigio Orobico reach my country?
We ship to any country, with the stone's documents of origin and its CE certification. On the shipping page we explain how it reaches each region.