Poplar Travertine Book-Shaped Storage Box with Lid

A travertine box styled like a closed book: stack it with real books on a shelf or table and store remotes and small items inside.

Poplar is a storage box carved to look like a closed book, complete with a ridged spine and a lid that lifts off. The stone is natural travertine in soft sand and cream tones, so it sits easily with books on a shelf or coffee table and hides remotes, cards or chargers inside.

At 12 inches wide, 10 inches deep and 2.5 inches high, it is wide and flat enough to hold a stack of coasters, a set of remotes or a few small amenities. The pale stone and quiet shape suit modern, transitional and Scandinavian rooms, and it works in hotel suites, boutiques and reception areas.

Specifications

• Collection: Metropolitan Decor Essentials
• Dimensions: 12 in W x 10 in D x 2.5 in H (30.5 x 25.4 x 6.3 cm)
• Materials: Travertine
• Finish / Color: Sand and cream with natural pitting and veining
• Features: Lift-off lid, ridged book spine
• Item number: MD-MDE-20102

Where to use it

• Coffee table: Stack it with large books and hide remotes inside.
• Bookshelf: Use it as a stone book-end accent that also stores small items.
• Hotel suite or office lounge: Hold guest information cards, chargers or amenities.
• Entry console: Store keys and mail in a low stone box.

Planning notes

Natural travertine has pits, lines and tone shifts, so the surface of each box is different. Place it on a tray or pair it with real books in a stack, with the box on top or at the bottom for weight and balance.

Stone is heavy, so check shelf strength before you load a high shelf. Pair it with linen, warm wood and brass accents for a calm, neutral scheme. For a hospitality setting, a pair of boxes on a console gives guests two places to store small items without clutter. Lift the lid with both hands and set it flat so the edges do not chip.

Who this is not for

• Not for outdoor use: we recommend it for indoor rooms.
• Not a place for acidic spills: lemon, wine and vinegar can dull polished stone, so wipe up quickly.

Care

Dust with a soft cloth and spot clean with mild soap and water. Dry after cleaning and blot spills right away.

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

Does it look like a real book?

It is shaped like a closed book with a spine and layered page edge, though it is a stone box, not a book.

What can I store in it?

Remotes, cards, chargers, small amenities and coasters fit well in the 12 by 10 inch interior footprint.

Will it match the photo?

Natural travertine varies, so pitting, veining and tone will differ from piece to piece.

Is it heavy?

Yes. It is solid stone and has real weight, so place it on a stable surface.

Is it a good gift?

It suits housewarmings and anyone who likes quiet stone accents.

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.