Arena

Design — Giacomo Totti

Arena is a porcelain surface collection by De Marchi Verona that connects cultural heritage, geometry and contemporary composition. The project takes direct inspiration from Verona's Arena, one of the best-preserved Roman amphitheatres, built around the 1st century AD, whose structure is defined by sequences of arches and a strong geometric identity.

With Arena, De Marchi Verona continues its exploration of architectural surfaces as expressive tools, introducing a collection that connects cultural heritage, geometry and contemporary composition. The project is directly inspired by Verona's Arena, one of the best-preserved Roman amphitheatres, built around the 1st century AD, whose structure is defined by sequences of arches and a strong geometric identity.

Its modular reliefs reinterpret that rhythm in porcelain, creating a surface that feels both historic and contemporary.

Designer: Giacomo Totti
Product code: ARN
Material: Glazed porcelain · high-temperature firing > 1,200 °C
Elements and dimensions: ARN001 · ARN002 · ARN003 · ARN004 — 29,5 × 29,5 × 1,8 cm
Weight: 26 kg/m²
m² per box: 0,70 m²
Pieces per box: 8 pieces
Package dimensions (A × B × C): 39 × 29 × 43 cm
Monochrome finish: Solid color across the full surface
Special finish: Colour and surface variations
Precious finish: Hand-applied · on request
Decoration: Hand-decorated · each piece is unique
Water absorption: < 0,5 % (UNI EN ISO 10545-3) · Group BIa
Frost resistance: Certified · suitable for harsh climates (UNI EN ISO 10545-12)
Recommended installation: C2 S1 / C2 S2 adhesive (EN 12004) · double spreading for three-dimensional elements
Use: Indoor and outdoor · walls, ventilated facades, decorative cladding
Production times: 6–8 weeks (standard) · up to 12 weeks for customisations
Customisations: Colours, formats and finishes on request · dedicated contract development
Certifications: DoP · CE marking · full technical sheet with every order

Handcrafted production

All our surfaces are handcrafted. Any variations in tone, finish, and reflection are inherent characteristics of the production process, making each surface unique and one of a kind.

Monochrome

Solid color across the full surface.

Natural variations in intensity caused by the distribution of the glaze during firing.

ML-01Glossy

ML-02Glossy

ML-03Glossy

ML-05Glossy

ML-11Glossy

ML-13Glossy

ML-33Glossy

ML-15Glossy

ML-08Glossy

ML-31Glossy

ML-18Glossy

ML-19Glossy

ML-20Glossy

ML-32Glossy

ML-06Glossy

ML-07Glossy

ML-09Glossy

ML-21Glossy

ML-23Glossy

ML-24Glossy

ML-25Glossy

ML-10Glossy

ML-12Glossy

ML-26Glossy

ML-28Glossy

ML-30Glossy

ML-01 · ML-02 — Green with Ramina

Artisanal finish made with natural pigments. Variations in tone, intensity, and reflection are inherent characteristics of the production process, making each surface unique and unrepeatable.

ML-06 — Bronze

Handcrafted finish, characterized by pronounced tonal variations and a natural craquelé effect that makes every surface unique and one of a kind.