Material Matters: MALACHITE
With its intense green colour and distinctive striated pattern, it’s little wonder that malachite has long been a coveted decorative mineral. It is often associated with luxury: in the 19th century malachite was liberally splashed around the palaces of Russian royalty. Today it remains synonymous with opulent interiors – consider the grand pieces by Italian company Baldi Home Jewels, whose malachite furniture and bathrooms mirror the splendour of the mineral’s past.
