{"product_id":"maitland-smith-tessellated-stone-box-with-floral-pietra-dura-inlay","title":"Tessellated Stone Box with Floral Pietra Dura Inlay","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully executed vintage decorative box by Maitland-Smith, featuring an intricate floral stone inlay set within a richly textured tessellated stone exterior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rectangular box is distinguished by its striking oval composition of stylized calla lilies, meticulously rendered in warm shades of coral, peach and rose-coloured stone. The flowers are accented by slender green stems and set against a dramatic black stone ground, framed by an oval border of beautifully variegated grey marble.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe composition recalls the traditional Italian art of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epietra dura\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, in which individually cut pieces of coloured stone are fitted together to create elaborate decorative imagery. The contrast between the expressive floral motif and the restrained ivory-toned exterior lends the piece a particularly sophisticated quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exterior is finished in finely arranged sections of natural stone, revealing subtle variations in colour, veining and texture throughout. The hinged lid opens to reveal a deep black fabric-lined interior, complete with ribbon supports and brass-toned hinges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth sculptural and functional, the box is ideally suited for storing jewellery, treasured correspondence or small personal objects. Equally compelling displayed closed on a cocktail table, desk or within a collected interior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good vintage condition with age-appropriate surface wear and natural variations in the stone. There is a visible chip and associated loss to the stone veneer at one rear bottom corner, as photographed. The black fabric-lined interior exhibits minor signs of age and use. The condition is consistent with the piece’s vintage character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker: Maitland-Smith\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod: Late 20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials: Tessellated stone, decorative hardstone inlay, fabric-lined interior and metal hinges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour: Ivory, black, grey, coral and green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle: Hollywood Regency \/ Decorative Arts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Good vintage condition with noted corner damage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 9.5” x 5.5” x 3.5”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Housebound Interiors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50749448552634,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/7145\/2066\/files\/DDF8C11A-4805-4C63-A39C-D1E97D0068B6.png?v=1792082587","url":"https:\/\/houseboundinteriors.com\/products\/maitland-smith-tessellated-stone-box-with-floral-pietra-dura-inlay","provider":"Housebound Interiors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}