#french limestone

Idea for a sizable front porch made of Tuscan stone that extends to the roof

Some stones announce themselves with loud patterns and theatrics, but Kronos stone does the opposite. Its strength lies in its quiet confidence, the way it slips into any setting and immediately feels like it belongs there. Whether it is laid under open sky, wrapped around a private retreat, or framing spaces meant for gathering, Kronos stone adapts with a natural ease that few materials can…

The antique trough collection at Ancient Surfaces represents a rare chapter of rural European craftsmanship where utility met enduring beauty. Each hand carved stone trough carries the marks of centuries, shaped by weather, time, and human touch. Today these reclaimed limestone basins find new life in gardens, entryways, water features, and interior designs that celebrate authenticity. The…

There are stones you install and then there are stones you inherit.The Antique Biblos Limestone Collection by Ancient Surfaces belongs to the latter.Born from centuries old Mediterranean quarries and weathered by hand, salt, rain, and ritual, this stone carries the rare ability to transform any space into an instant classic without ever feeling forced or overly designed. Below is a room by room…

Some stones whisper stories, others like the Byblos Stone, sing them aloud. Quarried from the historic Mediterranean heartland, this stone carries centuries of architectural legacy beneath its textured surface. Every slab is a fragment of history, hand reclaimed and reimagined by Ancient Surfaces to create spaces that blend heritage, durability, and serene beauty. The Byblos collection stands…

Some seats invite you to rest; these ask you to linger. At Ancient Surfaces, we rescue and restore antique reclaimed limestone benches, pieces that once watched over cloisters, courtyards, and palazzo loggias, then place them back into daily life. Each bench carries time in its surface and comfort in its proportions, turning a path or patio into a destination. Our Renaissance hall bench, with…

Stone walls change how a home feels. They dampen noise, hold the day’s cool, and add the kind of character you can’t paint on. At Ancient Surfaces, we tailor each antique limestone wall veneer to the architecture and to how you live, choosing the stone family, color range, and layering pattern that fits the room, not the other way around. At the stair landing, we used Kronos Stone, 17th-century…

The Antique 17th Century Reclaimed Kronos Stone is more than just a building material, it’s a living fragment of history. Sourced and restored by Ancient Surfaces, these reclaimed limestone pieces carry centuries of character, subtle patina, and authentic wear that no modern fabrication can replicate. Once walked upon by generations past, the Kronos stone now finds new life in modern homes,…