Marble Compliment
lathe-turned marble cone
A lathe-turned marble cone — pure geometry realised in stone. The lathe reveals the stone's interior as no other process can: concentric rings of colour, uninterrupted veining, surfaces that taper to an impossible fineness.
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The cone is one of the oldest and most resolved geometric forms — it needs nothing added and nothing taken away. Cono realises this form in marble, turned on a lathe from a single block. The result is a surface that reads differently from every angle and catches light with extraordinary accuracy.
Commission Yours →Cono pairs well with books, with vessels, with the edge of a shelf. It does not compete — it anchors. The base is wide enough to hold the eye and the apex is fine enough to feel like a question mark held in stone.
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The lathe process reveals each stone's interior differently. Verde Patricia produces a swirling, almost painterly surface; Verde Patricia becomes dramatic and architectural. The form is constant; the material makes it singular.
Calacatta Viola
Calacatta Viola
Fendy Grey
Rosso Levanto
Verde Patricia
| Dimensions | 40 × 40 × 45 cm |
| Weight | Approx. 110 kg |
| Material | Bianco Carrara, Calacatta Gold, Verde Guatemala, Rosso Levanto — and additional stones |
| Finish | Full polish |
| Process | Lathe-turned from single block |
| Lead time | 4–6 weeks from confirmed order |
| Custom sizing | Available on request |
Yes. The Cono is well suited to bookend use in pairs — ordered together, we select blocks from the same batch to ensure tonal consistency. The polished surface will not scratch books or shelves when placed carefully.
The Cono works on any flat surface — a desk, a shelf, a mantelpiece, or a dining table as a table centre. The base is finished flat and will not mark wood or stone surfaces. A felt pad is supplied for use on delicate surfaces.
Yes. The proportions of the Cono can be adjusted — a taller, more slender version is dramatic; a shorter, wider version feels more monumental. Inquire with your preferred dimensions and we will advise on what the lathe can produce.
Each Cono is individually wrapped in archival tissue and packed in a bespoke wooden crate. Worldwide delivery is available through our certified handling partners.
Every Cono is turned to order. Inquire to begin a conversation about stone selection, dimensions, and delivery.
