01 Natural stone comparison
A side-by-side comparison of Rosso Levanto and Palissandro — origin, colour, finishes, applications and best use cases — to help architects and designers choose the right natural stone for their project.
Rosso Levanto Marble is a dramatic burgundy natural stone with deep wine-red tones crossed by expressive white mineral veining. Available in polished, honed and leathered finishes, it is specified for feature walls, hotel entrances, bar fronts, bathrooms, floors and custom architectural elements seeking distinctive character and sophisticated visual depth.
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Palissandro Marble is a Turkish natural stone distinguished by long, flowing bands of cream, taupe, grey and warm brown that give it an elegant wood-like rhythm. Available in polished, honed and leathered finishes, it is specified for feature walls, hotel interiors, spa areas, flooring, staircases, fireplace surrounds and bespoke furniture.
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| Property | Rosso Levanto | Palissandro |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Marble | Marble |
| Origin | Italy | Türkiye |
| Colour | Burgundy | Beige Brown |
| Tone | Deep burgundy | Sand brown |
| Available finishes | Polished, Honed, Leathered | Polished, Honed, Leathered |
| Available forms | Slab, Tile, Cut-to-size | Slab, Tile, Cut-to-size |
| Bookmatch | Available | Available |
| Applications | Flooring, Wall cladding, Bathrooms, Countertops, Feature walls | Flooring, Wall cladding, Bathrooms, Countertops, Feature walls |
03 Which stone to choose
The project calls for a burgundy marble from Italy with 3 finish options (polished, honed, leathered) and bookmatch availability. Its character suits flooring, wall cladding, bathrooms and pairs naturally with warm timber, metal and natural material palettes.
Explore Rosso Levanto ↗The project calls for a beige brown marble from Türkiye with 3 finish options (polished, honed, leathered) and bookmatch availability. Its character suits flooring, wall cladding, bathrooms and pairs naturally with warm timber, metal and natural material palettes.
Explore Palissandro ↗Both Rosso Levanto and Palissandro are available as slabs, tiles and cut-to-size pieces from Terra Natural Stone. Request samples to compare the materials in person before specifying.
04 Frequently asked
Rosso Levanto is a burgundy marble from Italy with 3 finish options, while Palissandro is a beige brown marble from Türkiye with 3 finish options. Rosso Levanto suits flooring and wall cladding; Palissandro suits flooring and wall cladding.
Both can work for flooring. Rosso Levanto offers a deep burgundy character with polished, honed, leathered finishes. Palissandro offers a sand brown character with polished, honed, leathered finishes. The choice depends on the project's colour palette, traffic expectations and whether a polished, honed or textured surface is preferred.
Rosso Levanto: bookmatch available. Palissandro: bookmatch available. Bookmatching is most effective on feature walls and large surfaces where the mirrored vein pattern can be appreciated at scale.
Rosso Levanto is available in polished, honed, leathered. Palissandro is available in polished, honed, leathered. Polishing intensifies colour and reflection; honing creates a softer matte surface; textured finishes add tactility and slip resistance.
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