Stone Design & Crafts | ADORNO DESIGN

An embodiment of time and nature, Stone has been a cornerstone of human civilization, boasting a rich history and remarkable benefits, including durability, beauty, sustainability, and its presence in various design styles like Minimalist , Coastal, and Space age.

Origins of Stone Design

Introduced to humanity in the prehistoric era as a fundamental building and crafting material.

Main influences were derived from its natural occurrence and the need for shelter and tools.

Originated across the globe, especially in regions like France and India, where stone structures from antiquity stand today.

Emergence in design can be attributed to its easy availability, versatility, and lasting nature.

Techniques in Stone Design

Carving: A subtractive process where designers remove material to achieve the desired form.

Inlay: Incorporating different materials, like Metal or other stones, into a stone piece for decorative effect.

Polishing: Enhancing the stone's natural beauty and creating a smooth finish.

Stacking: Creating structures or artworks by meticulously placing stones atop one another.

Current Uses and Artistic Endeavors in Stone

Lighting: Stone's translucent properties are leveraged to create ambient pieces that glow from within.

Furniture: Offering robustness and elegance, stone is commonly used in tabletops and seating.

Decor: From ornamental sculptures to wall hangings, stone’s versatility shines through.

Benefits include longevity, timeless aesthetics, and eco-friendliness as stone is a natural resource.

The Essence of Stone

From the dawn of civilization, stone has been a constant companion to humanity, marking both our artistic and practical endeavors. Its introduction to design was inevitable; the material's robust nature and global availability make it a favorite for artists and craftsmen. Techniques like carving and inlay have not just shaped the stone, but also the course of art history, presenting us with timeless masterpieces. Today, the canvas of stone artistry extends from ambient lighting to magnificent decor, making each stone piece in our gallery an epitome of human creativity and nature’s grandeur.

Origins of Stone Design

Components Used in Stone

Techniques in Stone Design

Current Uses and Artistic Endeavors in Stone

The Essence of Stone

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Natural Stone Wine Stands

Antigua Stone Totem

Capella Stone Vase

Ashen – Marble Ashtray / Catch All Tray

Broken Mirror #1 – Upcycled Black Marble

Ashen Calendar

Testa Dei Marmi Forrest Brown – Marble Sculpture

Testa Dei Marmi Giallo Reale – Marble Sculpture

Testa Dei Marmi Onyx – Marble Sculpture

Green Medaillon Incense Burner

Don’t Be Square – Stone High Vase

Testa Dei Marmi Travertine – Marble Sculpture

Onnda Flame Collection Kit – Dichroic Glass Marble

Pollux – Stone Vase

Onnda Flame Concentric Deep Sea – Dichroic Glass Marble

Onnda Flame Concentric Fuchsia Pink – Dichroic Glass Marble

Onnda Flame Concentric S Blaze – Dichroic Glass Marble

Testa Dei Marmi Rosso Levanto – Marble Sculpture

Peace After The Burn

Testa Dei Marmi Azul Macaubas – Marble Sculpture

Testa Dei Marmi Michelangelo – Marble Sculpture

Domino – Italian Marble Round Wall Mirror

Testa Dei Marmi Rosa Aurora – Marble Sculpture

“Levedad” USB

Broken Mirror #2 – Upcycled Brown Marble

Testa Dei Marmi Grigio Rigato – Marble Sculpture

Testa Dei Marmi Vert Aver – Marble Sculpture

Testa Dei Marmi Calacatta Viola – Marble Sculpture

Roma Stone Totem

Alma Nueva Marble Vase

Lago Short Vessel

U-ap – Adjustable Marble Vanity Mirror

Duna Marble Vase

Helikon Table Mirror

Testa Dei Marmi Avocatus – Marble Sculpture

Lago Tall Vessel

Lago Marble Vase

Onnda Flame Concentric M Blaze – Dichroic Glass Marble

Stone Mirror No. 5

Katchka Vase I – Sand / Resin

‘landscape Flower Vessels’ – ‘flintstone (silex) Tunnelled’

Hemisferio Table Lamp In Casted Bronze And Volcanic Stone

STYX Mirror – Medium

Slant Book Stand – Marble, Brass and Oak Wood

A Beautiful Mind – Sculptural Organic Stone Mirror

“Eclipse” mirror

Liri – Italian Marble Beige Mirror

Vides – Copper And Marble Wall Sculpture

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