Ashes box with cover by Studio LievitoDimensions: D20 x W20 X H7 cmMaterials: Bianco carrara marble, nero marquina marble.Weight: 3 kg.An oppositions where the humility of the ashes gives way to the preciousness of the objects to enclose. A box with joints which provides a different function: an ashtray becomes a treasure chest. This elegant round box is composed of two pieces - the top in black Marquina marble and the base in white carrara marble - that can be stacked or used separately. The base and rim of the two pieces form an intriguing black-and-white interlocked pattern. The ideal accessory for a side table, desk or nightstand, this charming and versatile object will be a perfect housewarming gift.Studio Lievito is a design firm founded in 2010 by designers Laura Passalacqua, Francesco Taviani an Jacopo Volpi. Based in Florence, Studio Lievito stands out for its ability to delicately reinvent and redefine modern production techniques using traditional crafting methods. Each piece is meticolously handmade: with its collection Studio Lievito wants to promote a ‘slow design’ that subverts conventional decor norms by means of simple yet witty gestures and accurate detailing.