Alexandrette Black Marble Hand Carved Freestanding Bathtub 32x72 Polished

Alexandrette Black, a high contrast tub

The Alexandrette Black Marble Hand-Carved Bathtub is cut from a single solid block of black marble quarried in Turkey. White veins run across a deep black ground, and that contrast makes the tub the clear focal point of the bathroom from the moment the door opens. It is a freestanding soaking tub, 32 inches wide, 72 inches long and 20 inches high, polished inside and out. Because each tub is carved from its own block rather than pieced together, no two share the same veining or character. This is a bathroom fixture chosen for daily use over many years, and the stone, the size and the finish are all set up for exactly that.

Black ground, white veining

Alexandrette is a dark marble with a strong personality. The base is a deep black, and white veins cross it in irregular lines, some fine and some broad, so the pattern changes as one walks around the tub. The polished finish deepens the black and makes the white veins sharper. It also reflects light softly, which gives the surfaces depth and makes the piece feel more sculptural than purely functional. From inside the tub or from across the room, every side has something to look at. The form is hand carved: a smooth basin, a rounded rim and outer walls shaped from the same block, with no bonded joints anywhere. Because the stone is natural, the amount and direction of white veining differ from one tub to the next, and moderate variation between pieces is normal for this marble. A black tub reads well against white or pale gray walls, with light stone floors, or in a darker room where it adds depth rather than contrast.

• Polished black marble A gloss finish that deepens the black and sharpens the white veins.
• Single block, hand carved Basin, rim and walls carved from one piece of stone, with no joints.

Extra large and deep

At 72 inches long and 32 inches wide, this is an extra large soaking tub, with space for full body immersion. The 20 inch height keeps the profile low and calm, so the tub does not overpower the room even at this length. The proportions balance a generous soak with a restrained, minimal outline, which suits contemporary bathrooms and more formal primary suites alike. The marble walls, 0.75 to 1.25 inches thick, give the tub its structure and its thermal mass. Marble warms slowly and then holds the heat: once the stone has absorbed warmth from the bath water, it radiates it back, which keeps the water warm noticeably longer. In practice that means longer soaks with less reheating of the water. Marble does start cool, especially in a cold room, but once the tub is full of hot water the stone holds that warmth well.

• Size 32" W × 72" L × 20" H, freestanding.
• Walls Solid marble, 0.75" to 1.25" thick.

Heavy stone needs planning

This bathtub is heavy, and it needs both professional installation and proper structural support. Before ordering, the floor capacity should be verified by a contractor, allowing for the tub full of water and in use, and the budget should include professional movers and installers. The drain and faucet are sold separately, which leaves the choice of fittings open to match the rest of the bathroom. The plumber positions the drain beneath the tub and runs supply to either a floor mounted tub filler or a wall mounted faucet, both of which work with a freestanding tub. The tub is then set, leveled and connected. A careful installation protects both the stone and the floor beneath it. Delivery access matters too: the route from the truck to the bathroom, including doorways, stairs and turns, should be measured against the size of the tub before it ships, so the crate can be moved in without surprises on the day.

Why we chose it

• Carved, not assembled Every tub is hand carved from one block of marble, so its structure has no bonded seams.
• Holds the heat The thick marble walls keep bath water warm longer once the stone has warmed.
• A tub that lasts With sealing and gentle care, solid marble keeps its quality and appearance for decades.

Made to order

This bathtub is carved to order, and it ships within 8 to 14 weeks. The same black marble can also be carved to a custom size or a different finish when the standard 32 by 72 inch footprint does not suit the room. To start a custom order, contact us with the bathroom measurements and the position of the drain. We will confirm the options, the finish and the schedule before carving begins.

Care

Alexandrette Black is a calcite marble with a polished surface. Marble is a softer stone and, like all natural stone, it is porous, so it can absorb liquids and stain if they sit. Acidic cleaners, such as those with lemon juice or vinegar, can etch the polish, and steel wool or abrasive products can scratch it. Sealing protects the stone, and how often it is resealed depends on how much the tub is used. On a dark polished surface, water spots show more readily than on a light one.