This black marble jali screen belongs to De Ferranti’s collection of pierced screens in marble, sandstone, metal and wood, with ornament adapted to the requirements of each commission. Uses have included dividing screens, window grilles, ornate gates, air-conditioning and speaker grilles, and furniture. Custom jali designs can also incorporate coloured glass to change the quality of transmitted light. A patination service is available for relevant metal versions.

Graphic Geometry in a Black Marble Jali Screen

Model A is defined by a dense black lattice built from angular, three-part forms that read as interlocking cubes, arrows and small star-like junctions. Against a light background the marble becomes almost calligraphic, with the negative space contributing as much to the pattern as the stone itself. The second gallery view brings the cut edges into close focus, showing the solid depth of the black material and the crisp transitions between larger and smaller openings.

The related Black Marble Pierced Screen Jali – Model C uses a tighter star-based field, while the Cast Solid Brass Pierced Screen explores pierced ornament in a warm metallic material. For broader material selection, De Ferranti’s Marble & Onyx Collection provides useful context, and the Moorish architecture glossary introduces a related tradition of geometric and ornamental screening.

Planning a Pierced Marble Screen

The strength of this design comes from the relationship between open and solid areas. When specifying a panel, the surrounding frame, sightline, lighting direction and support should therefore be considered alongside the pattern itself. A dark marble screen can appear highly graphic when backlit, or more sculptural when lit from the side. As a natural stone product, variation in marking should be reviewed through samples. Exterior use is listed for warm climates, subject to project-specific confirmation of the stone, fixing and installation method.

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