# Stone Bar Fronts and Reception Desks, Backlit Onyx > Quartz, marble, onyx and agate for bar fronts, bar tops and reception desks, including backlit stone. Slab sizes and how to specify. Order samples. URL: https://datumsurfaces.com/applications/bars-and-reception-desks/ Application · 95 surfaces # Stone for bars and reception desks A bar or reception desk is the first surface a guest touches. Tops need to resist spills; fronts can be decorative, which is where onyx and agate come in. Translucent stone can be backlit behind a bar front or desk panel, with an even LED panel and a ventilated frame. [Download the catalogue](https://datumsurfaces.com/catalogue/)[Request a quote](https://datumsurfaces.com/contact/) ## Which materials work | Material | Suited | Note | | --- | --- | --- | | Quartz | Yes | Tops and fronts. Resists spills. | | Natural marble | Fronts | Tops etch with drinks. | | Onyx and agate | Fronts | Backlit panels. | | Granite | Yes | Hard-wearing tops. | ## Specifying notes - For backlit fronts, approve photos of each slab taken against a light source. - Long counters can be cut from one jumbo slab up to 3500 mm. ## Surfaces for bars and reception desks [Calacatta Oro](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/calacatta-oro/) DQ-101 Gold-veined Calacatta quartz [Calacatta Lieve](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/calacatta-lieve/) DQ-108 Minimal veined white quartz [Calacatta Rame](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/calacatta-rame/) DQ-111 Copper-veined white quartz [Calacatta Seta](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/calacatta-seta/) DQ-114 Soft grey veins, gold fleck [Grigio Venato](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/grigio-venato/) DQ-117 Grey quartz with white veins [Nero Venato](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/nero-venato/) DQ-118 Black quartz, bold white veins [Nero Fulmine](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/nero-fulmine/) DQ-120 Black quartz, white web veining [Verde Alpi](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/verde-alpi/) DQ-204 Deep green marble-look quartz [Nero Fantasia](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/nero-fantasia/) DQ-206 Black quartz, dramatic white veins [Taj Dune](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/taj-dune/) DQ-207 Taj Mahal-look quartz [Bianco Nebbia](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/bianco-nebbia/) DQ-310 Soft white quartz, misty veins [Arsenale](https://datumsurfaces.com/terrazzo/arsenale/) DT-205 Charcoal terrazzo, large stones [Moka](https://datumsurfaces.com/engineered-marble/moka/) DM-109 Dark brown engineered marble [Calacatta Oro Macchia](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/calacatta-oro-macchia/) DQ-131 White quartz with amber-gold band [Calacatta Grigia](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/calacatta-grigia/) DQ-136 Smoky grey-banded white quartz [Nero Sottile](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/nero-sottile/) DQ-140 Black quartz, crisp white veins [Nero Calacatta](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/nero-calacatta/) DQ-141 Black Calacatta-style quartz [Notte Oro](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/notte-oro/) DQ-142 Navy quartz with gold veins [Arabescato Blu](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/arabescato-blu/) DQ-211 White quartz, ink-blue veins [Rosa Venato](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/rosa-venato/) DQ-212 Blush pink quartz, rust veins [Oliva](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/oliva/) DQ-214 Grey quartz, caramel streaked grain [Acqua](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/acqua/) DQ-215 Sea-green quartz, white ripples [Luce d’Oro](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/luce-doro/) DQ-321 White quartz, gold lace veining [Fumo](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/fumo/) DQ-327 Smoke-grey quartz, black veins [Cemento](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/cemento/) DQ-329 Concrete-look grey quartz [Dalmata](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/dalmata/) DQ-330 White breccia-look quartz [Conchiglia](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/conchiglia/) DQ-403 White quartz, shell-like chips [Rosa Cipria](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/rosa-cipria/) DQ-404 Powder pink speckled quartz [Vetro](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/vetro/) DQ-405 White quartz, large glassy chips [Sabbia Grano](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/sabbia-grano/) DQ-406 Sand beige quartz, mixed chips [Ferro](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/ferro/) DQ-409 Charcoal quartz, angular chips [Cacao](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/cacao/) DQ-411 Cocoa brown quartz, dark chips [Galassia](https://datumsurfaces.com/quartz/galassia/) DQ-412 Indigo-black sparkle quartz [Avena](https://datumsurfaces.com/terrazzo/avena/) DT-307 Oat terrazzo with shell-like slivers [Lavagna](https://datumsurfaces.com/terrazzo/lavagna/) DT-312 Near-black terrazzo, white and grey chips [Autunno](https://datumsurfaces.com/terrazzo/autunno/) DT-404 White terrazzo, oxblood and sand chips [Piombo](https://datumsurfaces.com/terrazzo/piombo/) DT-409 Dark blue-grey terrazzo, white chips [Scacchi](https://datumsurfaces.com/terrazzo/scacchi/) DT-411 Charcoal terrazzo, inlaid grey squares [Verde Intarsio](https://datumsurfaces.com/terrazzo/verde-intarsio/) DT-412 White terrazzo, inlaid green stone [Grigio Velluto](https://datumsurfaces.com/engineered-marble/grigio-velluto/) DM-203 Soft grey engineered marble, white wisps [Fumo Venato](https://datumsurfaces.com/engineered-marble/fumo-venato/) DM-205 Smoky grey engineered marble, white waves [Ambra Scura](https://datumsurfaces.com/engineered-marble/ambra-scura/) DM-206 Dark brown engineered marble, copper veins [Breccia Chiara](https://datumsurfaces.com/engineered-marble/breccia-chiara/) DM-305 Pale grey breccia engineered marble [Breccia Grigia](https://datumsurfaces.com/engineered-marble/breccia-grigia/) DM-306 Grey breccia engineered marble [Breccia Bruna](https://datumsurfaces.com/engineered-marble/breccia-bruna/) DM-307 Taupe breccia engineered marble [Breccia Rosa](https://datumsurfaces.com/engineered-marble/breccia-rosa/) DM-308 Rose breccia engineered marble [Calacatta](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/calacatta/) Marble Grey and gold Calacatta marble [Arabescato](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/arabescato/) Marble White marble, dark grey arabesque veins [Bianco Dolomite](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/bianco-dolomite/) Marble Bright white dolomite marble, faint lines [Panda White](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/panda-white/) Marble White marble, bold black veins [Golden Spider](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/golden-spider/) Marble Gold-webbed white marble [Sofitel Gold](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/sofitel-gold/) Marble Pale cream marble, fine dark veins [Golden Century](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/golden-century/) Marble Golden tan marble, fine veins [Light Emperador](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/light-emperador/) Marble Light brown marble, cream veins [Coffee Wood, vein cut](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/coffee-wood-vein-cut/) Marble Coffee-brown wood-vein marble, vein cut [Royal Wood](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/royal-wood/) Marble Red-brown wood-grain marble [Black Forest](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/black-forest/) Marble Charcoal marble, black wavy grain [Pietra Grey](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/pietra-grey/) Marble Charcoal marble with white veins [Silver Mink](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/silver-mink/) Marble Brownish grey white-veined marble [Dark Emperador](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/dark-emperador/) Marble Dark brown Emperador marble [China Portoro](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/china-portoro/) Marble Black and rust red marble [Rojo Alicante](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/rojo-alicante/) Marble Deep red Alicante marble [Rosso Levanto](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/rosso-levanto/) Marble Burgundy marble with white veins [Agate Red](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/agate-red/) Marble Red-veined cream marble [Cuckoo Red](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/cuckoo-red/) Marble Black marble, rust red veins [Rain Forest Green](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/rain-forest-green/) Marble Olive green rainforest marble [Tropical Rain Forest](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/tropical-rain-forest/) Marble Ochre gold branch-veined marble [Ice Emerald](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/ice-emerald/) Marble White and green breccia marble [Golden Marble](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/golden-marble/) Marble Golden yellow mottled marble [Nero Portoro](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/nero-portoro/) Marble Black and gold Portoro marble [Golden Dragon](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/golden-dragon/) Marble Gold-layered black marble [Black Tulip](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/black-tulip/) Marble Heavily white-veined black marble [Silver Dragon](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/silver-dragon/) Marble Black marble with silver bands [Imperial Black](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/imperial-black/) Marble Fine-lined dark black marble [Laurent Black](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/laurent-black/) Marble Black marble, gold and white veins [Blue Onyx](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/blue-onyx/) Onyx Pale blue onyx with gold veins [Pink Onyx](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/pink-onyx/) Onyx Blush onyx with charcoal bands [Honey Onyx](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/honey-onyx/) Onyx Honey gold onyx [Red Dragon Onyx](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/red-dragon-onyx/) Onyx Peach onyx with rust arcs [White Onyx](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/white-onyx/) Onyx Translucent white onyx [Green Onyx](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/green-onyx/) Onyx Green onyx with rust veins [Bamboo Onyx](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/bamboo-onyx/) Onyx Striped green bamboo onyx [Orange Onyx](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/orange-onyx/) Onyx Orange onyx with concentric bands [Tiger Onyx](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/tiger-onyx/) Onyx Brown and gold tiger onyx [Wood Grain Onyx](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/wood-grain-onyx/) Onyx Amber wood-grain onyx [Red Agate](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/red-agate/) Panel Red agate stone panel [Blue Agate](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/blue-agate/) Panel Deep blue agate panel [Natural Agate](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/natural-agate/) Panel Grey natural agate panel [Multi Red Jasper](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/multi-red-jasper/) Panel Multicoloured red jasper panel [Yellow Tiger Eye](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/yellow-tiger-eye/) Panel Golden tiger eye stone panel [Sodalite](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/sodalite/) Panel Royal blue sodalite panel [Amethyst](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/amethyst/) Panel Purple amethyst stone panel [Blue Tiger Eye](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/blue-tiger-eye/) Panel Blue tiger eye stone panel [Grass Fossil](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/grass-fossil/) Panel Brown grass fossil stone panel [Petrified Wood](https://datumsurfaces.com/natural-stone/petrified-wood/) Panel Petrified wood stone panel ## Read before you specify Guide · 6 min read ### [Book-matched stone: how it works and how to specify it](https://datumsurfaces.com/guides/book-matching-explained/) Book-matching sets consecutive slabs from one block side by side so the veins mirror at the joint. Specify it with numbered slabs and approved photos. Guide · 7 min read ### [Quartz or marble for a kitchen island?](https://datumsurfaces.com/guides/quartz-vs-marble-kitchen-island/) Quartz suits most kitchen islands: it resists stains, food acids do not etch it and it needs no sealing. Choose marble if you accept etching. Contact: contact@datumsurfaces.com (email only). Catalogue: https://datumsurfaces.com/catalogue/