Object / material / bespoke stone commissions

Stone commissions with architectural weight.

Custom marble, travertine, quartzite and natural stone pieces shaped around the room, the material and the way the object will be lived with.

Material inspection

The slab is not decoration. It is the commission brief.

Material sets the temperament of the piece: density, movement, light, care, edge, scale and permanence. Final stone is confirmed through availability, variation, finish and project review.

Representative stone swatch used for material inspection
Representative direction. Final slab reviewed separately.
Arabescato White Marble representative stone swatch
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Arabescato White

Marble / Honed, satin, or polished after project review

Dining tables / Boardroom tables Use in quote
Dark Emperador Marble representative stone swatch
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Dark Emperador

Marble / Honed, satin, or polished after use review

Coffee tables / Consoles Use in quote
Warm Travertine Travertine representative stone swatch
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Warm Travertine

Travertine / Filled and honed is the usual starting point

Powder rooms / Vanities Use in quote
  • Slab availability
  • Natural variation
  • Finish and edge
  • Freight suitability
  • Project review

Commission brief

A permanent object deserves a measured beginning.

The first response turns image references, room context and material instinct into the next useful design and specification decision.

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Object

Piece type, scale, room, intended use and the visual weight the object needs to hold.

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Material

Stone direction, movement, finish, edge detail and care tolerance reviewed together.

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Path

Delivery city, access, approval timing and quote assumptions before production.

Commission directions

Browse by object type, then specify by room and stone.

From dining tables and consoles to vanities, plinths and hospitality pieces, each direction begins with proportion, material character and the room it needs to hold.

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Large-format surface

Large dining table representative stone commission

Dining and boardroom tables

Scale, slab movement, base clearance, seating count, and delivery path reviewed together.

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Architectural arrival

Console table representative stone commission

Consoles and entries

Narrow proportions, wall context, stability, artwork relationship, and edge treatment.

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Drawings and water review

Vanity and powder room representative stone direction

Vanities and wet-area pieces

Plumbing, drainage, support, care expectations, and builder timing must be explicit.

Studio handoff

Enter with a direction. Leave with a clearer commission path.

April's Form creates custom stone pieces by enquiry. Australian commissions are reviewed locally before scope, stone, dimensions, price, freight, timing, payment stage, and delivery assumptions are confirmed in writing.

Useful first brief

  • Piece type or intended use
  • Approximate dimensions or drawings
  • Room photos, inspiration images, or design references
  • Preferred stone, colour, or material mood
  • Delivery city and access constraints
  • Budget range, deadline, and decision-maker

Before the brief

Low friction. Serious assumptions.

Start with the idea, room and stone mood. The first reply can confirm missing details, material direction, freight and access notes, and next steps.

Can I order a reference design exactly as shown?

Reference designs can guide the brief, but each commission is reviewed around your dimensions, stone direction, room context, delivery city, and approval needs before a quote is prepared.

What kinds of pieces can be custom made?

The custom range includes tables, desks, consoles, plinths, bars, vanities, sinks, bathtubs, mirrors, bowls, decorative objects, outdoor pieces, and hospitality furniture.

Do I need drawings before I enquire?

No. Drawings help, but a useful first enquiry can start with approximate dimensions, room photos, reference images, stone direction, location, and timing.