Very often, when we see a design and furnishing object, we are struck by the shapes, materials, and aesthetic impact.

But we rarely stop to reflect on where that object originates, from which idea, from which project, and where that material comes from, what its history is.
Simona, an excellent blogger from Bagnidalmondo.com, a blog dedicated “to the culture of bathroom furnishings,” stumbled upon our photos while browsing the internet, and from there, a delightful story was born, leading to a post on her blog “What a Stone Bathtub Cannot Tell.”

In her words, you will find a story that begins in Tuscany during the Etruscan era in the Siena area, where Pietra di Rapolano is extracted. It is precisely the process that transforms the shapeless stone block into a unique piece of furniture that captivated Simona.

The process is indeed anything but simple, but the result is inimitable: a unique piece in shape and color that will gain value over time.

As Simona said, paraphrasing “The Little Prince,” the essential is invisible to the eyes: the value lies in what is not seen.

The aesthetically beautiful, well-made product in a sought-after material is the result of time, dedication, elaboration, and dust and sweat, but what remains is the richness of such an object that only those with the curiosity and patience to discover can fully appreciate.

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Do you want to learn more about the creation of a natural stone bathtub? Let the images explain the different stages of creation, go to our album on Google + click here