BAS Stone tends to do things differently than your typical stone yard. More than 650 exceptional variations of natural stone sit within the family-owned supplier’s 42,000-square-foot warehouse, located just beyond the Midtown Tunnel on a quiet block of Long Island City. The team frequently visits Tuscan quarries to ensure their stock both surprises and delights a loyal client base of builders, designers, and architects who often trek out to Queens in search of uncommon statement pieces for their projects. When visitors see the full extent of BAS Stone’s inventory, they often become entranced with rare varieties and end up choosing an entirely different slab.
More of those surprises will certainly await inside the yard now that the supplier has expanded their footprint. Complementing the warehouse is a spacious new 4,500-square-foot showroom complete with an artfully designed communal area outfitted with a bar, lounge, and meeting space intended as a collaborative creative hub. “The grand opening is a special moment for our team as we strive to redefine the world of stone,” says Katibelle Sharkey, BAS Stone’s creative director. “BAS represents the future of the stone world, offering a fresh and creative perspective on what the industry can be. This new showroom represents that future.”
