Our Story
Stone that holds light.
Our name says it plainly. Sasso is stone. Lume is light. sasso&lume exists for the moment the two meet: when a lamp warms the veins of a marble block from within, or when morning sun lands on a travertine tray by the sink.
Natural stone took millions of years to form. We think it deserves a place in everyday life, not only in museums and hotel lobbies. So we bring it home in small, useful forms: a lamp on the nightstand, a tray for your rings, a bowl on the entry table, a candle on a slow evening.
Every piece is one of a kind
Stone is a natural material, so no two blocks are the same. The veining, the color and the way light moves through it belong to your piece alone. The piece you receive will look a little different from our photos, and from every other piece. We see that as the point, not a flaw.
How we choose
We work with specialist stone workshops and keep the collection small on purpose. A design joins sasso&lume only if it meets three tests:
- Real stone. Marble, onyx, travertine or alabaster, named honestly for what it is.
- Quiet design. Simple, architectural shapes that let the stone do the talking.
- Daily use. Something you will reach for every day, not something that sits in a box.
A short guide to our stones
Marble: dense and cool to the touch, with bold veining. Calacatta Viola, with its burgundy veins on white, is a house favorite.
Onyx: banded and often translucent, so it glows beautifully when lit.
Travertine: warm and earthy, with the small natural pores that give it its character.
Alabaster: soft and luminous. It turns light into a gentle, even glow.
Living with stone
Natural stone is strong, but it is not plastic. Wipe it with a soft, damp cloth, dry it well, and keep acidic liquids like lemon juice, vinegar and wine from sitting on it. Treated this way, it only gets more beautiful with time.
Our promise
- Free US shipping on orders over S$199
- 14-day returns
- Secure checkout
- Real people answering every message at support@sassolume.com
Thank you for being here. We hope a little stone and light find their way into your home.