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OYSTER NAMIBIA

The Natural Elegance of the Dunes

Oyster Namibia by Marmi Orobici Graniti is a stone that embodies the poetry of the African desert and the ancient strength of the Earth. Its geological story dates back millions of years, when calcareous sediments and mineral sands compacted under the pressure of time, giving rise to a material unique in structure and tone. The result is a stone that evokes the calm and majesty of Namibian landscapes, where wind and sand sculpt timeless forms.

The extraction sites are located in the heart of Namibia, a region rich in sedimentary rocks with warm and sophisticated shades. Marmi Orobici Graniti carefully selects on site the most harmonious blocks, enhancing their natural texture and chromatic variations that range from pearl gray to golden beige, with delicate ivory veins reminiscent of waves on sand.

Oyster Namibia is a versatile, refined, and contemporary material. Its neutral palette and velvety surface make it perfect for elegant and minimalist interiors, as well as for projects of great aesthetic impact: flooring, wall cladding, bathroom and kitchen countertops, fireplaces, and decorative elements. Its natural strength and compactness make it suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.

Today, internationally renowned architects and designers such as Piero Lissoni and John Pawson appreciate Oyster Namibia for its ability to combine simplicity with character, creating spaces that convey balance and tranquility.

The name “Oyster” recalls seashells — a memory of an ancient sea that once covered the region. Today, thanks to the craftsmanship of Marmi Orobici Graniti, Oyster Namibia brings to modern architecture the serenity of the desert and the refined beauty of nature shaped by time.

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Born from the silent heart of Namibia, Oyster Namibia marble is a creation of nature that embodies the essence of an ancient and mysterious land. Its slabs seem to hold the memory of the desert: a warm, ivory-like white spreads out like a canvas upon which the African earth has traced unique veins and shades. Every movement, every line tells a different story: the dance of the wind across the dunes, the passage of time engraved in stone. This natural stone captivates with its visual harmony, able to give any space a refined yet understated character. Its soft and unpredictable veining ranges from golden beige to pearl grey, creating a visual depth that perfectly balances elegance and authenticity. On a technical level, Oyster Namibia stands out for its excellent physical and mechanical properties: its hardness and compactness ensure resistance to wear and impact, while its low porosity makes it non-absorbent and easy to maintain. Thanks to these qualities, it is an ideal choice for flooring, wall cladding, staircases, and bathroom or kitchen tops, both in residential and high-end commercial settings. Whether polished, honed, or brushed, it always retains its natural charm, reflecting light in a subtle and refined way. Oyster Namibia is more than a marble — it is a fragment of the African landscape transformed into a work of art, bringing the warm, timeless breath of nature into contemporary architecture.