Royal Stone
Taj Mahal Quartzite · Block EF259 · In Los Angeles

Taj Mahal
Select.
EF259.

Block EF259 of the Antolini Brazil Taj Mahal Select run — same warm cream and pearl ground, same soft sage and gold veining pattern, dressed in the Antolini leather finish. 42 slabs on the floor at South Sepulveda, 79″ × 130″ at 2cm. A second Taj Mahal block alongside AO887, slightly larger format.

2cm

Gauge

79×130

Inches

42 Slabs

In the Yard

2cm Antolini Brazil Taj Mahal Select EF259 leather quartzite slab, 79 by 130 inches, warm cream pearl field with soft sage and gold veining, at the Royal Stone yard in Los Angeles

Taj Mahal Select · Block EF259 — Leather, in Los Angeles

Block EF259

The companion leather block.

Quarried in Brazil and selected through the Antolini Taj Mahal Select program.

Block EF259 sits alongside AO887 in the Antolini Taj Mahal Select run — same family, picked for the most consistent register. The field reads even, the sage and gold veining runs soft, the slab behaves as material under any lighting. EF259 runs a touch wider at 79″ than AO887, which gives it more reach for working islands.

At 79″ × 130″, EF259 cuts as a single slab across most working kitchen islands. 42 slabs on the floor is enough to walk a full selection — match field, lay out which slab becomes the island and which becomes the bath surround, and book the entire project from a single block. Leather keeps the cream register matte and working.

The right Taj Mahal for the room where pearl register is what the brief asks for. Pair with rift oak, unlacquered brass, lime plaster, and a quiet Calacatta elsewhere in the house.

One Finish · Leather

Leather,
to keep Taj Mahal matte.

Block EF259 ships in Antolini leather. The pearl register reads matte and contemporary in the leather finish — polished would push the field toward reflective and lose the stone-like register. Leather also forgives everyday etching and is the right call for working kitchens and baths.

The right surface for kitchen islands, vanity tops, fireplace surrounds, full-height bath walls, and dining tables.

Close view of the leather surface on 2cm Antolini Brazil Taj Mahal Select EF259 — warm cream and pearl field with soft sage and gold veining at the Royal Stone yard

2cm · 79″ × 130″ · Leather

Pearl quartzite, matte, working

Leather keeps the Taj Mahal register quiet and the surface warm. The slab sits comfortably against rift oak, brass, and plaster — and the patina that develops with use reads as part of the field rather than wear.

Spec Sheet

Block EF259.
In detail.

Quarry
Brazil
Curator
Antolini Brazil · Taj Mahal Select program
Stone
Taj Mahal Quartzite · Select register
Lot
Block EF259 · continuous
Gauge
2cm (3cm by special order)
Format
79" × 130" per slab
Finish
Leather (polished and honed by special order)
Field register
Warm cream and pearl field with soft sage and gold veining drawn across
Application
Kitchen islands, vanity tops, full-height bath walls, fireplace surrounds, dining tables
In stock
Royal Stone · South Sepulveda Boulevard · Los Angeles
Verified
Inventory verified August 8, 2026 · call (310) 477-3223 to confirm current availability

Taj Mahal · In the Yard

Other Taj Mahal
blocks on the floor.

Related Taj Mahal Select blocks currently in the Royal Stone yard — different cuts and finishes of the same family.

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Common Questions

Questions,answered.

What is Taj Mahal Select EF259 quartzite?
EF259 is the companion block to AO887 in the Antolini Brazil Taj Mahal Select program — same warm cream and pearl ground, same soft sage and gold veining at the level of natural patina. EF259 runs a touch wider at 79″, which gives it more reach for working islands. 42 slabs currently on the floor.
How much Taj Mahal Select EF259 is in the yard?
42 slabs at 79″ × 130″ × 2cm leather. Enough for a full project from a single block — match register, lay out the island and the bath surround, book the entire program.
Is Taj Mahal Select EF259 available in polished or honed?
By special order. The slab ships at leather; polished and honed are both available by special order. Bring drawings and we will lay the options against the leather lot on the floor.
Is Taj Mahal quartzite good for kitchen countertops?
Quartzite is generally harder and more scratch-resistant than marble. Performance, porosity and sealing requirements vary by the individual stone, quarry and finish, so Block EF259 should be evaluated for its intended kitchen use.
Can Block EF259 be bookmatched?
Bookmatched Taj Mahal is available on selected blocks. With 42 slabs in the yard we can usually lay out matched pairs; for larger layouts a quote-on-request will tell you whether matched sets are available at the size.
How do I see Block EF259 in person?
Royal Stone is at 2303 South Sepulveda Boulevard, West Los Angeles. Designers and private clients are welcome by appointment Monday through Friday. Call (310) 477-3223 and we will pull the slab for you.

Visit the Yard

Walk 42 slabs,
side by side.

With 42 slabs on the floor we can match register, lay out the island and the bath surround, and book a full selection in one visit. Call ahead and we’ll have the slabs pulled.

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