The iconic material has been used for centuries by artists and designers alike. And calacatta is one of the world's most expensive types of marble. It's more than double the price of carrara ...

The luxury stone comes the Apuan Alps ... For example, a slab of Statuario or Calacatta marble can cost over €10,000 ($11,000) per ton. The more expensive one is usually the type of marble ...

intending to streamline the process behind designing and procuring bespoke stone furniture, which he says can be "notoriously difficult". The entry door is clad in Calacatta marble. Photo by ...