Travertineis a stone that falls in the family of limestone and marble as they are formed from the same elements but with a different natural process. One major element of the formation of travertine is the water source where the stone formed. Calcium deposits carried by the water formed stone layers that settled on top of each other for many years. This formation process give the stone a stratified look.
Due to its properties this stone has been used to build beautiful monuments, that have lasted for centuries like the Mons Fréjus Aqueduc, or many of the constructions, such as the Coliseum, that are now part of ancient Rome. People still visit these place and are amazed by the splendor of stones that lasted this long.
Travertine has been used for more than 2000 years both for exterior construction and home interiors. It has been used for furniture, statues, decorative ornament, floors and walls.
When travertine is used for interior decoration, specially for furniture, it is polished to make the surface smooth, shiny and waterproof. Polishing the stone will make it resistant to stains, and dirt, but not impervious to stains unless the surface has been sealed. It then important not to leave liquids on the surface for a long period of time. Most of the time it takes only a wet sponge to clean the table and restore its luster.
Dining tables are available in low and high models and colors will vary, even two identical tables will have different markings from the natural stone.
Prices vary with style and quality as well as size, you will find that online merchant will offer the some of best deals on a travertine table.
