Caring For Your Fossil Stone Plinths
Pared back, classic and versatile. Our stone tile inlay plinths are designed to offer organic texture and variation to your space.
THE CRAFT
A celebration of organic beauty and imperfection. Our pieces are produced in small batches embracing the handcrafted journey. Each piece embodies dips, variations, irregularities and imperfections, this is what we love most. We are intentionally celebrating the uniqueness of this beautiful traditional craft. Uniquely handcrafted using a natural stone tile inlay method of traditional furniture making. Please read the product details carefully prior to purchasing.
This is a unique craft and we encourage you to learn more about the beautiful journey behind its origins. It is one that we are very proud of and hold very close to our hearts. Please visit the En Gold Journal to read more.
Collection: Plinths
Specifications
Small
- 30cm W x 30cm D x 50cm H
- Approx. 15kg
Medium
- 30cm W x 30cm D x 65cm H
- Approx. 18kg
Large
- 30cm W x 30cm D x 90cm H
- Approx. 28kg
Details
MATERIAL:
Fossilized Limestone this is a natural product and if you look closely you can observe naturally occurring fossilized seashell and organic characteristics throughout, no two pieces are exactly the same. As such, each tile will have its own set of unique characteristics. Although our artisans try their best to classify the stone into common groups, visible contrast between the tiles may occur. Our stone, as with almost all types of stone, has filler in holes and gaps to provide an even surface, this is not a flaw, it is a part of the stonework process.
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THE CRAFT:
Handcrafted using a unique stone tile inlay craft, traditional to the Philippine Islands.
Our stone is quarried by hand and is considered a fossilized limestone, which is then carved by hand into smooth and rough tiles. Limestone can be a soft and porous material, we use a marine grade hollow timber form to align the tiles, with provides a strong and stable form.
Surface tiles are polished to seal and protect against moisture and stains. Care will still need to be taken to ensure you get longevity from your piece.
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Variations
- Natural stone comes with its own unique variation and organic flaws. This includes colour and textural variation and should be expected.
- Slight imperfections are a part of the handmade process using this natural material, this is what makes each piece unique and should be expected.
Despite every effort to provide accurate images of each product’s color and design, actual colors and design may vary slightly, due to different device screen settings, the lighting in the installation location, slight differences in product finishes over time and other factors.
Assembly
Moving & Caring
- Avoid contact with substances that contain an acidic component (such as citric foods/drinks or some sticky tapes) as they may cause etching. Avoid direct contact with high pigment liquids, foods and objects that may cause colour transfer.
- Surface tiles are polished to seal and protect against moisture and stains. Care will still need to be taken to ensure you get longevity from your piece. Once stained, this may not be possible to remove. We recommend always using coasters or a mat to protect from any products containing liquid.
- To clean simply use a damp soft, clean cloth to wipe the surface. Avoid any abrasive or harsh cleaning products that are not specifically designed for this material.
- We recommend using Lithofin Stone Care Products that have been selected for cleaning, protection, and stain removal.