by SANTE FE SPRINGS, Calif. — Citing quality, durability, sustainability and individual health benefits, Coaster Fine Furniture is incorporating sintered stone into its new series of dining room collections.
The three new sintered stone collections are Acadia, Carvell and Desden. Sintered stone is a synthetic substance composed of natural materials fused together by heat.
The Acadia table features a 12-millimeter sintered stone tabletop that resembles white marble. The top is supported by a circular base with reeded details and a poplar wood veneer. It is then paired with barrel-back dining chairs with pearl white legs.
For the Carvell collection, 6.5 millimeters of sintered stone in a mirage white finish is laid over black tempered glass, creating a sleek edge profile. The top is held in place by a metal frame in a sandy black powder coat and supported by electroplated black nickel legs.
The Desden table sports a sintered stone top in a dark gray finish, which is supported by a metal frame and angular stainless steel legs.
Sintered stone is a new countertop material whose aesthetic appeal has been compared to that of quartz, granite and marble. The synthetic substance has the texture of natural stone without the porous surface. Resistant to scratches, stains, water, heat and UV light and easily cleaned with only mild soap and water, the cool and smooth-to-the-touch material is an ideal low-maintenance choice for busy households.
“There are multiple reasons why today’s consumers are beginning to prefer sintered stone. For one thing, we are seeing consumers gravitate towards sustainable manufacturing,” said Christie Siu, product manager. “Materials such as engineered stone or quartz typically use resins or other chemicals to bind materials together. Made of plastic and crude oil, such chemicals are harmful to the environment and unappealing to eco-conscious consumers. Sintered stone doesn’t use any of these chemical binders, and with its 100% mineral composition, it’s also recyclable.”
