Imperial Black is a striking natural marble originating from the United States. This stone features a deep, uniform black background with a fine, consistent grain structure that offers a sophisticated and modern aesthetic. Its lack of prominent veining makes it an ideal choice for contemporary architectural projects, including high-end flooring, wall cladding, and custom countertops. The material accepts various finishes, from polished to honed, allowing designers to tailor the surface texture to specific lighting and spatial requirements. Marmi di Carrara supplies Imperial Black in blocks, standard slabs of 2 or 3 cm, and cut-to-size pieces. We provide detailed photographs of actual slabs before purchase to ensure you select the exact shade and pattern of this American marble that best suits your design vision.
Petrographic description
Imperial Black is typically a fine-grained black marble with a uniform, dense appearance.
Imperial Black is a Marble quarried in United States, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICUSMA00195. Its dominant tone is black.
Like every marble, it is supplied as raw blocks, gangsaw slabs in 2 and 3 cm and cut-to-size pieces made in our Carrara plants. Recommended finishes: polished, honed, brushed, sandblasted, bush-hammered (exterior). Typical applications: interior floors and walls, bathrooms, vanity tops, stairs, fireplaces, furniture and sculpture.
Availability varies with the quarry campaigns: before quoting we check current stock, block sizes and the selection grade, and we send photos of the actual slabs. Price and transport are confirmed by our technical office within one working day.
FAQ
Is Imperial Black suitable for outdoor use?
Marble: suitable for façades and shaded areas with a honed or bush-hammered finish; polished surfaces lose their gloss outdoors. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Imperial Black per m²?
Indicative price from €115/m² for polished 2 cm slabs ex works Carrara, VAT excluded. The final figure depends on selection, block size, finish and quantity; a personalised quote is free.
How is Imperial Black shipped from Italy?
Slabs travel in wooden A-frames inside 20-foot containers (about 25 tonnes); blocks ship loose or in open-top containers. We quote FOB, CIF or door-to-door to any port or site.
