The Oculus

A square in yellow travertine with a circle cut through the centre. Fifteen by fifteen by five centimetres. The opening is the thing. Stone gives form to the negative space.

Each piece is its own

Yellow travertine forms slowly, layer on layer, with higher concentrations of iron and other minerals settling into the rock to create its depth of colour. The pattern of streaking, the rhythm of pores, the variation in yellow across the surface, none of it can be predicted before the slab is cut. We do not sort or select for uniformity. Your piece will have its own pattern, different from the photograph and from the next one.

What it is for

An object made to be looked through. Sit it on a shelf in front of a wall and the wall becomes part of the piece. Set it on a desk and the grain reads through. Some owners use it as a single bookend at one end of a shelf, the opening framing what sits behind. Move it through the house to find where the framing works best. The piece changes depending on what is behind it.

Where it works

A shelf with a textured wall behind. A desk where the surface is part of the composition. A mantel where the wall colour becomes part of the piece. Not against a busy background. The cutout needs something quiet to frame.

Pairs with

The Joint on the same surface. Both are objects that reward attention. The Lintel bookends if it sits between them on a shelf.

In the box

One piece. 150 mm wide, 150 mm tall, 50 mm deep, with a circular cutout approximately 80 mm in diameter. Approximately 1.6 kg. Yellow Italian travertine.

Caring for travertine

Wipe with a damp cloth. Avoid acidic cleaners. The cutout edge is finished but can show wear if frequently handled. Pick it up by the outer edges where possible.

How this drop works

Drop 01 opens in spring 2026. Register your interest above to be the first to know when it opens.

When the drop opens, you'll have 14 days to secure your piece. Once the drop closes, your piece is made for you by hand. Lead time from drop close to delivery is 8 to 10 weeks. Production places per piece are limited and some pieces will sell their production slots before the drop closes.