Where Stone Meets Design. Nature provides the raw material. Design transforms, translates, and evokes emotion.
The DUNA armchairs, designed by @lucaspianes, embody the fusion of innovation, technique, and aesthetic sensitivity. Crafted with artisanal precision at Marbrasa’s stone workshop, these pieces are true functional sculptures, created with Brazilian quartzites — Gaya and Crema Marbrasa — quarried and processed by the company itself.
Each stone used carries millions of years of geological history, now transformed into a contemporary expression of design. With organic lines that evoke dunes, valleys, and natural formations, DUNA respects and enhances the raw essence of the material. Prominent veins, preserved textures, and unique color nuances are not hidden — they are celebrated as protagonists of the design.
Stone as a Design Language
The use of natural stone in furniture is a global trend that has gained momentum in recent years. In a world where consumers increasingly value authenticity, sustainability, and durability, stone stands out as a timeless material with a unique character. It challenges the limits of function and captivates the eye — not only for its aesthetics but also for its symbolism of permanence and strength.
In the case of DUNA, the choice of quartzite goes beyond beauty: it is a noble, resilient stone, naturally lustrous and highly workable. The design of the piece explores this versatility, showing how stone can be shaped with lightness, ergonomics, and comfort — defying the notion that stone is cold or heavy. Here, the material gains warmth, takes shape, and tells a story.
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Precision Craftsmanship and Advanced Technology
The development of DUNA involved a meticulous process that combines artisanal tradition with technological precision. Marbrasa, one of Brazil’s leading companies in the natural stone sector, employs state-of-the-art equipment without compromising the human touch that gives each piece its identity.
This balance between industrial execution and the designer’s sensitive eye is what makes the furniture truly unique. The stone, cut, polished, and assembled with rigor, is transformed into functional art — capable of bringing sophistication and Brazilian identity into contemporary spaces.
Brazilian Leadership in Natural Stone Design
The armchairs were exclusively showcased at Marbrasa’s booth during the Cachoeiro Stone Fair and Marmomac Brazil, two of the most prominent events in the ornamental stone industry. Amid product launches, negotiations, and global trends, DUNA stood out by expressing the potential of natural stone within the language of original signature furniture.
It is a window into what Brazil has to offer the world: exceptional raw materials combined with the creativity of its designers and the technical expertise of its industry.
More than a design piece, DUNA is a statement.
An expression of the creative force that emerges when nature, industry, and design move in harmony.
A reminder that Brazilian design has deep roots, a sensitive soul, and stones that speak.
