Sami Eid, our founder, and Chief Executive Officer, was first inspired to start this Family business in 1985 upon visiting European museums, particularly Spain. Mr. Eid explains that «there are a personal affair and passion» in every piece of art that is being created or reproduced. He explains that his team of professional artists and architects make sure that every piece of artwork is unique and that it gets all the attention it deserves.

Oblique Pergola was established in 2010 by our C.E.O. inventor Sami Eid. His work on cultured marble for structural applications began as he was working on a project in Lebanon that involved woodworks. It was striking to him to see that outdoor woodworks, such as pergolas, did not support the weather elements nor adapt to the countries climate, not to mention the serious and costly maintenance problems. This motivated him to start making an imitation of wood using the marble powder. It was a total success! For nine years, this innovation has undergone a series of enhancements to the degree that it is so difficult to distinguish it from the real world.
As a result of this, Oblique Pergola was established to make cladding titles for most outdoor applications. The product was patented under patent #9645 and was recently named Faux Bois by Oblique (FBO).
In the past year, research collaboration started with AUB which resulted in the development of a new class of high strength FOB tiles. The product received several awards including the first prize by the Lebanese Industrial Research Achievement (LIRA) program which encourages industry-academia projects

Faux Bois by Oblique® (FBO®) is a wood-resembling cultures marble. It consists of recycled marble powder mixed with polymeric material along with some additives to give it the authentic appearance of wood. FBO is an alternative to wood and its aesthetic applications in the construction industry. It has the mechanical strength of marble and the aesthetic appearance of wood. Its properties include non-flammability and durability. It also has a high melting point, which dispels any concern about placing the material in extremely hot places. It can also tolerate

Why Faux Bois by Oblique®:
It is important to find alternatives to the use of wood in different fields: wood poses a risk of fire and its exposure to atmospheric changes results in its deterioration.

FBO® is non-flammable;
Due to its material composition, it can withstand extremely high temperatures without deteriorating.

FBO® is durable;
It cannot be infested with mold or insects, and is water resistant. On the contrary, its appearance will enhance with time!

FBO® is eco-friendly.
It is made up of waste marble from industry.

FBO® is versatile.

Our flag products, Syrian masterpieces mother of pearl inlay restored by professional Syrian craftsmen.

Rescued from Damascus, which is believed to be the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world dating back to at least 11.000 years, these beautiful pieces were delicately restored.

Much of the beauty of the line is the pedigree of design, the amazing craftsmanship, and the unique character and historic significance. In order to preserve their artistic integrity, all the mother of pearl inlaid work as restored by Syrian refugee master craftsmen. The wood structure and finishes of the interior required the skilled hands of highly trained artisans at Oblique’s atelier.

We opt not to reproduce, but rather rebirth these authentic pieces with a luxurious modern spirit. Our goal is to offer superior collectibles that enrich one’s environment and are passed on for generations to come.