Natural Stone · Cristallo

Cristallo

Natural crystal quartz. Harder than quartzite, and it glows when you light it from behind.

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What it is

Crystal, cut into slabs.

Cristallo is natural quartz in its crystal form, quarried in the northeast and northwest of Brazil. It's harder than quartzite, so it shrugs off the wear of a busy kitchen or a full bar.

Light passes through it. Put LEDs behind a slab and the whole piece glows, the way the bar at Tana does every night.

Hardness: Harder than quartzite
Backlighting: Yes, translucent
Sealing: Yes, periodically
Finishes: Polished, leathered

Where it works best

For the piece everyone talks about.

Full length of the backlit Cristallo Blue Royale bar at Tana — Backlit barsThe full slab lit from within. Restaurants and home bars that become the room's signature.

Mitered Cristallo Blue Royale bar leg glowing blue — Waterfall islandsMitered edges carry the crystal down to the floor, so the stone reads as one solid block.

Backlit Cristallo full-height backsplash in a Metairie kitchen — Feature walls and vanitiesA full-height backsplash lit from behind, like this kitchen in Metairie. Or a glowing powder-room vanity. Small spaces, big effect.

Shown: Cristallo Blue Royale bar at Tana Italian Restaurant, and a backlit Cristallo backsplash in Metairie Club Gardens.

How to care for it

Tough stone. A few easy habits.

Cristallo is one of the strongest stones we carry. Keep it looking new with these.

01
Keep it sealedNatural stone can take in spills through tiny fissures. A good sealer protects it. Ask us how often to reseal your slab.
02
Wipe up spillsWine, citrus and oil wipe right off if you don't leave them sitting. Warm water and a soft cloth.
03
Use a stone cleanerSkip bleach and harsh sprays. They wear down the sealer.
04
Plan backlighting before you buyLighting changes how a slab looks. See it lit in our gallery, and talk to us about LEDs and supports before you order.