Town: Santanyí
Region: Migjorn
- What it does: cutting, carving and finishing of natural stone, especially Santanyí stone (also marble and granite): door and window frames, columns, arches, stairs, well and cistern curbs, moldings, pavements and facades.
- Unique: it has its own Santanyí stone quarry (oolitic calcarenite, very resistant and easy to work) and combines the stonecutter's trade with modern machinery.
- From: family workshop founded by Bartolomé Caldentey Vidal in the 40s; Today it is run by the third generation (Sebastián Caldentey, SA).
- Web / Instagram: sebastiancaldentey.com · C/ de Campos 1, Santanyí. Instagram not verified.
- Collaborate with designers: not stated (the website does not name projects or architects).
For the project
The key piece to talk about the Santanyí stone from the quarry to the carved piece. Possible visit to the quarry and workshop, and commissioning of small pieces (object, furniture, border) that take the stone from architecture to product design.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sebastián Caldentey, Santanyí stone?
Job: mares-i-stonebreakers
Where is Sebastián Caldentey, Santanyí stone found in Mallorca?
Sebastián Caldentey, Santanyí stone is associated with Migjorn, Mallorca.
Sources
Working text from the Disseny Indígena knowledge base, machine-translated from Spanish.