Light Onyx Centerpiece L 27cm

Natural onyx bowl. Length 27cm, width 24cm. Height 5 cm. Handcrafted in Italy from Natural Onyx with a polished finish.

Decorative centerpiece made of onyx, a natural stone prized for its beauty and unique characteristics. Onyx is known for its layers of vibrant, translucent colors that can add a touch of elegance and sophistication to any room.

The charm of natural stone with its unique veining, combined with impeccable craftsmanship, makes each object unique and unrepeatable. Versatile and refined, this bowl fits easily into a wide variety of settings, from classic to modern. A gift idea, favor for important occasions, collector’s item or simple decorative item, it will be able to add a touch of elegance and luxury to any room in the home.

“Design is the meeting point between beauty and functionality.”

Massimo Vignelli

THE MATERIAL.

Each centerpiece is unique in shape and size based on the unique characteristics of the stone.

SYMBOLOGY

According to legend, this gem was created when Cupid cut the nails of sleeping Venus and left them scattered on the floor. Because the parts of a divine creature are not mortal, the deities turned them into a gemstone, which was later called Onyx.

The Latins, on the other hand, renamed onyx “marmor alabastrum” in reference to the Alabastra fortress of Thebes, an area on the central periphery of Greece particularly rich in quarries. In ancient Rome, this stone was widely used for glyptics (the art of carving) since, thanks to the different layers of color from which it is composed, clear reliefs were obtained that were clearly visible against the dark background: just think of the many cameos made from onyx that have come down to us.