Cylindrical natural travertine fluted box with lid

What gives this box its character:

This lidded box belongs to the family of objects thatderive their beauty directly from the material, without artifice, without added color, without surface finish. Thenatural travertine, a sedimentary limestone rock formed millions of years ago by the deposit of hot springs, is distinguished by itsirregular cavities, beige veins, and warm huesthat range from off-white to caramel depending on the area of the stone. The flat, slightly recessed interlocking lid creates aclean and precise joint line, a sign of careful cutting. Each piece isstrictly unique: variations in color, veining, and cavity patterns are the signature of travertine, not defects.

Key measurements of this box:

Diameter:Ø 10 cm

Height:6.5 cm, lid included

Net weight:0.75 kg

Delivery:assembled, ready for use

Package:1 package of 34 x 34 x H 30 cm, 1 kg

What makes the material high quality:

This box is carved from natural travertine, one of the most prized stones in contemporary interior design for its unique visual and tactile warmth. Travertine is a sedimentary limestone, formed by the accumulation of mineral deposits around thermal springs, characterized by its natural pores and cavitiesvisible on the surface and its palette of warm beiges and cream nuances. Each box is hand-carved and fittedfrom a block of raw stone, with the cylindrical body and lid being machined separately to ensure a precise and stable fit. The surface is kept in its natural raw appearance, without treatment or lacquering.

What you need to know to maintain it:

Natural travertine is arobust and durable stonethat, with a few simple precautions, can be kept in perfect condition for decades. Clean with aslightly damp cloth and a mild neutral soap, being sure to avoid acidic products such as vinegar, lemon juice, or descaler, which can attack the limestone surface. Do not immerse the piece in water or leave it exposed to prolonged humidity. In case of a stain, treat immediately with an absorbent cloth by dabbing without rubbing. It is recommended to occasionally apply awax or oil for natural stoneto nourish the surface. The changes in patina that appear over time are inherent to natural travertine and are the mark of a living stone that is enriched with use.