Collection:

Travertine Sinks

Travertine is a limestone formed in mineral springs, recognisable by the fine natural pores that run through it in layers. It is also the stone our workshop knows best: the beds around Denizli have supplied Turkish stonemasons for centuries, and every basin in this collection is cut from a solid block quarried and carved by our own team β€” nothing is outsourced, and nothing is cast or reconstituted.

Those cavities are what separate travertine from marble in use. We fill and hone them on pieces like the Beige Travertine Honed Sink and the Troia Light Travertine Sink for a smooth, uniform surface, and leave them open on the blasted and distressed pieces where the texture is the point. Colour runs from the pale cream of Troia through the warm amber of Mocha to the deep chocolate of Noce, with Red Travertine at the far end of the range.

Choosing a size

The round vessel basins in this collection sit between 14 and 17 inches across and suit a standard 22-inch vanity top with room either side for a tap plate. The rectangular and trough pieces β€” the Troia Travertine Trough Sink and the 27.5-inch Troia β€” are built for double-width vanities and wet rooms. Every listing carries its exact dimensions in both inches and centimetres, together with the finished weight, because travertine at this size needs a cabinet that can carry it.

Living with travertine

Travertine is a calcium carbonate stone, so it reacts to acid. Seal it on installation, reseal annually, and keep citrus, wine and descaling products off the surface. Wipe spills rather than letting them stand. Handled that way, a travertine basin outlasts the bathroom around it.

Production time is shown on each product page and starts once your order is confirmed. Shipping within the United States is free, and every piece travels crated. Because each basin is carved from natural stone, veining, tone and pore pattern differ from the photographs β€” that variation is the material, not a defect.

Frequently asked questions

What is travertine?

Travertine is a limestone formed in mineral springs, recognisable by the fine natural pores that run through it in layers.

Is travertine good for a sink?

Yes, provided the pores are filled and honed and the stone is sealed. It is a good basin material and a poor wet-room floor material, for the same reason in both cases: the natural voids.

What is the difference between travertine and marble?

Travertine forms in springs and keeps open pores; marble is metamorphosed limestone with a denser, closed structure. Travertine reads warmer and softer, marble holds a sharper edge and a deeper polish.

How do I care for a travertine basin?

Seal it on installation and reseal annually. Keep citrus, wine and descaling products off the surface and wipe spills rather than letting them stand.