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

Stone

Hera Side Table, Sky Blue Marble

Hybrid Objects – Side Table / Pedestal

Untitled Chair 01 – Sand Sculpted Mechanical Structure

Element – Marble Console Table

Slant Book Stand – Marble, Brass and Oak Wood

Amazonas – Stone Stool

KURSAAL Armchair

Plateau – Oak Wood Coffee Table

Marbelicious – Curved Green Marble Bench

Panorama Stone V2 – Carrara Marble Coffee Table

Striata – Side-table Made Of Volcanic Stone

Centro Coffee Table Handcarved Volcanic Stone

Marble Coffee Table

Kaus – Sahara Noir Side Table

Pala – Birch Wood And Slate Coffee Table

N E A V E | Stone Coffee Table

Lychorinda – Art Nouveau Bronze & Marble Console Table

Throne – Yakisugi Side Table

Mistral Coffee Table

Element – Marble Coffee Table

Shift – Coffee Table With Natural Stone & Stainless Steel

Cube Travertine Stool With Velvet Cushion

Duk Quartz Sand Wall-mounted Side Table

Hrisantema – Limestone Stool

Amud – Travertine Side Table

Trunk2

Lego Travertine Stool With Bouclé Cushion

Departed Rosso Francia Marble Side Table

Valentine – Round Marble Side Table

Stratum Basim

Case Study #10

RAILS 450 Marble

sTABLE – Travertine Coffee Table

Panorama Stone V1 – Carrara Side Table

Amazonas Stone Table Low

Cartapesta I

VALENTINE – Oval Marble Coffee Table

EMERSO – Coffee Table In Steel And Natural Marble

Contourage Quartz Sand Console Table

Side Table Volcán

Bellance – Marmol Cigarette Table In Cast Bronze

Avior – Marble & Steel Side Table

Marble Side Table

N E A V E | Side Table

Cuitzeo – Cantera Stone Side Table

Apollo Side Table

Frame – Forest Brown Marble Side Table

Frame – Carrara Marble Side Table

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