Arabescato Marble Tulip Dining Table - Round

How to identify a High Quality Marble Slab?

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Over the years, the Tulip style table has been an iconic staple in people’s homes, in which there have been various types of replicas have been produced. They may all look similar; however, if you look more closely you can notice the differences in details. Throughout the years, our interior design team has done extensive research on the various qualities of all types of Tulip table marbles/finishes. While there is no absolute guide when it comes to the various marble slabs available on the open market, based on our personal experience here are some tips on how to differentiate between high and lower quality marbles:

1. Inspect the surface of the marble! Holes and cracks are indeed a natural, organic attribute of genuine marble stone. However, the type of fill utilized is quite important. Notice that if there are some dull patches on the polished surface, the marble may have contained some type of cheap fill (resin) in the holes/fissures. This would not produce a smooth surface. This is indicative of a lower quality marble in which these types of slabs should be avoided
2. Look underneath the marble slab! If the back of the slab is completely white (with no natural veining) underneath, then it is not an authentic marble stone. You should be able to notice the natural veins throughout the entire slab. Also take note to make sure there are no binding components holding the marble slab together. This is what is produced when two separate pieces of marble are glued together.
3. Check the coloration! Each marble slab is absolutely unique. There will be different shading/veining characteristics on each slab. This is a true result of various mineral impurities mix with the original limestone. Other composite materials can mimic a strong grey swirl appearance, however, it will not display the depth and dimension that a naturally occurring vein of an actual marble stone.
4. Feel the surface of the marble! One of the most reliable methods is taking note of the surface temperature. Authentic marble stone is quite cool to the touch!

At Tulip Table, we handpick only the best 20% of marble slabs from quarries in Italy and Greece which meet our quality standards. The slabs are cut with precision to preserve the unblemished beauty of the natural marble grain. We have our own workshop in which we are able to control the quality of every single piece we ship.

Feel free to contact our customer service team to learn more about our Tulip Style Tables!

Packaging and shipping of the Tulip Table

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Our mission at Tulip Table is to provide you with the best quality table on the open market and an integral part of that is ensuring your order is delivered to you in pristine condition.

We take pride in our packaging materials and our qualified logistics team has extensive experience crating and shipping large furniture items all over North America! All of our tables are meticulously wood crated. The wood packaging is eco-friendly and heat treated. The table top and base is secured internally with a custom molded Styrofoam as well as thick foam sheets for ultimate protection.

Our furniture is not stacked in transit, which is a service we request directly from our logistics company. This minimizes the risk of damage. We also try to ensure our goods hand handled properly. We utilize a sensor monitor on each order which is attached to the package itself. Should your shipment arrive damaged, the sensor will clearly indicate that it has been mishandled or dropped. *Important Note: Please check your parcel for damages, if any, upon receipt. To be certain there are no damages, you may open your parcel while delivery driver is still on location. If you see damages it would be ideal to take a picture of the damaged box and item, and to report the damage on the BOL (Bill of Lading) or to reject the shipment altogether depending on the damage. Contact us immediately if this issue arises. Tulip table cannot take responsibility for any damages if the above actions were not taken.

When the shipment is delivered to you, it is quite simple to disassemble the crate.  One side is secured with nails and the other with screws.  You simply unscrew the screws and the wood panel is easily removed (no crowbar/hammer required).

Through past shipping experience, we have found that the taking the above actions produce a high percentage of successful shipment deliveries!  If you have further inquiries about our packaging/shipping services, please do not hesitate to contact us at 1-800-208-3443.