Allium Fluted White Alabaster Square Lidded Box

A square white stone box with fluted sides, to keep small items together and add texture to a tabletop.

Allium is a square lidded box in white alabaster with vertical fluting around the sides and a smooth, cloudy lid. It holds jewelry, remotes or small amenities, and the pale translucent stone gives a vanity or console a soft glow.

At 6 inches square and 2.5 inches high, it is a compact box for a nightstand, vanity or desk. The ribbed sides add texture without color, which suits modern, transitional and spa-style rooms.

Specifications

• Collection: Metropolitan Decor Essentials
• Dimensions: 6 in W x 6 in D x 2.5 in H (15.2 x 15.2 x 6.3 cm)
• Materials: Alabaster
• Finish / Color: White alabaster with fluted sides
• Features: Removable lid
• Item number: MD-MDE-20079

Where to use it

• Vanity: Hold rings, earrings and small items.
• Nightstand: Keep a watch and cufflinks together.
• Hotel suite or spa: Offer a stone box for guest items.
• Coffee table: Add a textured accent to a tray or stack of books.

Planning notes

Pair it with the rectangular Arnica box for a graduated set. The two boxes in different shapes work well together on a tray or shelf.

The stone is porous, so keep it dry and wipe it gently. Natural veining varies from piece to piece, which makes each box slightly different. Place it on a tray or mat to protect furniture, and keep the lid on when not in use so the fluted edge lines up. In a hotel or spa, a row of small boxes holds cotton, swabs or hair ties on a shelf. For a nightstand, one box in front of a lamp is enough, and the pale stone looks soft in warm light and fresh in daylight. Because the fluting runs vertically, the box looks best when the long lines are visible, so face the grooves toward the room. A small tray of the same pale tone can hold the box and a candle for a spa-like corner.

Who this is not for

• Not for outdoor use: we recommend it for indoor rooms.
• Not for soaking: alabaster is porous and can stain or soften if left wet.

Care

Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Keep it away from standing water, since the stone is porous.

About Metropolitan Decor Essentials

Metropolitan Decor Essentials is our own label: practical furniture, serveware and accessories we choose for how they work in a room and how easily they slot into a larger scheme. Every piece is named for a plant, and each one is picked by the same team that has been curating interiors for our customers since 2009.

Frequently asked questions

Is the lid fitted?

The lid sits on the box and lifts off.

Is there a matching rectangular box?

Yes, the Arnica box has the same fluted detail in a rectangular shape.

Will it match the photo?

Alabaster varies, so each box has its own tone and veining.

Can I use it in a bathroom?

It suits a dry vanity. Keep it away from standing water.

Is it a good gift?

It suits housewarmings and spa-style gifts.

Trade & project orders

Designers, architects and hospitality buyers can open a MetropolitanDecor trade account for project pricing and help planning multiples across guest rooms, suites and lounges.

Shipping

Ships within 3–5 business days. All sales are final; please inspect your delivery and report any shipping damage within 48 hours of receipt.

Please note: Because this item is made to order or specially sourced, it is final sale.