{"product_id":"essentials-poplar-travertine-book-shaped-storage-box","title":"Poplar Travertine Book-Shaped Storage Box with Lid","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA travertine box styled like a closed book: stack it with real books on a shelf or table and store remotes and small items inside.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin:0 0 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background:#eef1ea;color:#26302a;padding:7px 12px;font-size:13px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003eMetropolitan Decor Essentials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background:#eef1ea;color:#26302a;padding:7px 12px;font-size:13px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003eNatural travertine stone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background:#eef1ea;color:#26302a;padding:7px 12px;font-size:13px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003eBook-style lift-off lid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background:#eef1ea;color:#26302a;padding:7px 12px;font-size:13px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003eShips within 3–5 business days.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003ePoplar 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metropolitan Decor Essentials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 in W x 10 in D x 2.5 in H (30.5 x 25.4 x 6.3 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Travertine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish \/ Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sand and cream with natural pitting and veining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lift-off lid, ridged book spine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem number:\u003c\/strong\u003e MD-MDE-20102\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoffee table:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stack it with large books and hide remotes inside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBookshelf:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as a stone book-end accent that also stores small items.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHotel suite or office lounge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hold guest information cards, chargers or amenities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEntry console:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store keys and mail in a low stone box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlanning notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNatural 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStone 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho this is not for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for outdoor use: we recommend it for indoor rooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot a place for acidic spills: lemon, wine and vinegar can dull polished stone, so wipe up quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDust with a soft cloth and spot clean with mild soap and water. Dry after cleaning and blot spills right away.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Metropolitan Decor Essentials\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMetropolitan 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes it look like a real book?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is shaped like a closed book with a spine and layered page edge, though it is a stone box, not a book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat can I store in it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemotes, cards, chargers, small amenities and coasters fit well in the 12 by 10 inch interior footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill it match the photo?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNatural travertine varies, so pitting, veining and tone will differ from piece to piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs it heavy?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It is solid stone and has real weight, so place it on a stable surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs it a good gift?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt suits housewarmings and anyone who likes quiet stone accents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTrade \u0026amp; project orders\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigners, architects and hospitality buyers can open a MetropolitanDecor trade account for project pricing and help planning multiples across guest rooms, suites and lounges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips within 3–5 business days. 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