About Us
A Legacy Carved in Stone. A Vision Inspired by Art.
Company Story
Raphael is not just a brand name. It is a family name. Born from generations of expertise in the stone industry, our story begins with a simple yet ambitious vision: to bridge the gap between high-end luxury manufacturing and the real-world needs of architects, developers, and homeowners.
Headquartered in New Jersey, at the heart of the East Coast’s design and logistics corridor, we have grown from a local supplier into a premier authority in surfaces. While others expanded by diluting their quality to chase volume, we expanded by deepening our expertise. We remain proudly family-owned and operated, independently making every decision with our clients’ best interests at the center.
Our Mission
To democratize luxury surfaces. We believe that premium design and exceptional durability should be accessible, honest, and delivered with integrity. We exist to provide the “Accessible Premium” standard that the market has been missing.
The Artist Behind the Name
Raphael Stone is a tribute. Our story begins long before the quarries, in the painting studio of our father, Raphael Cohen.
Raphael was an old-school artist. His hands, always stained with paint, taught us from childhood to observe the world differently. He instilled in us that beauty lies in the details: in an unexpected curve, in the depth of a shadow, in the natural flow of a line.
For the Cohen brothers, founders of Raphael Stone, natural stone is nature’s canvas. We bear our father’s name because we apply his artistic vision to our curation. We don’t just select stone for its durability; we select it for its emotion.
Our Core Values
Family Integrity
We treat our clients’ businesses with the same care as our own. No hidden costs, no inflated branding—just honest value.
Uncompromising Curation
We don’t just stock products; we curate them. If a surface doesn’t meet our strict aesthetic and technical standards, it doesn’t carry our name.
Service as a Pillar
In a fast-paced construction environment, reliability is our currency. We show up, we deliver, and we stand behind our material.
Why Raphael?
The Curator's Edge
In a market flooded with commodity options and overpriced labels, Raphael stands apart. We are the strategic choice for those who refuse to choose between aesthetics and budget.
Our approach is simple: bring the artist’s eye to the engineer’s world. Every slab is selected not just for its technical specs, but for its visual soul.
✔ Curated Abundance: While others offer thousands of mediocre options, we offer the “Goldilocks” solution. A meticulously curated portfolio of over 150 designs that matter.
✔ Operational Agility: Based in NJ, our logistics network is designed for speed and reliability across the region. When timelines are tight, our proximity and stock readiness become your competitive advantage.
Quality Standards
Every slab and tile that leaves our warehouse meets the “Raphael Standard”
The “Raphael Standard”: Every slab of Quartz and every tile of Porcelain that enters our warehouse undergoes a rigorous inspection process.
Engineered for Reality: Our surfaces are not just beautiful—they are built to perform in high-traffic commercial spaces and busy family homes alike.
Consistency in Veining: We look for consistency in veining, purity of the white background, and structural integrity. They are engineered to perform.
Resistant to stains, scratches, and heat: Resistant to stains, scratches, and heat. Not because we say so, but because our sourcing partnerships demand it.
Craftsmanship & Expertise
Generational Knowledge: We don’t just sell stone. We understand it. Our team brings decades of technical knowledge to the table, helping you navigate the complex landscape of different finishes, thicknesses, and applications.
A “High-Touch” Experience: Unlike transactional big-box suppliers, we offer a consultative partnership. From specification through delivery, we’re here to ensure your project goes smoothly—because when you succeed, we succeed.
A Legacy That Cannot Be Replicated
While others strive to match our designs, there is something they can never replicate: Raphael’s artistic legacy, our inherited curatorial vision, and the genuine connection to natural beauty that guides each of our unique designs.
That can’t be manufactured. That’s inherited. And that is Raphael.