{"product_id":"aurelius-ivory-onyx-pedestal-bowl-large-hand-carved-canada","title":"Aurelius Pedestal Bowl — Large , Hand-Carved Ivory Onyx , Polished Finish , Natural Stone Centrepiece","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThere is a quality in ivory onyx that no other stone quite matches: light enters it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHold the Aurelius Pedestal Bowl near a lamp, position it beside a window, place it on a dining table beneath a pendant , and the stone glows. Ivory onyx is semi-translucent. The polished surface allows light to penetrate the outer layers of the stone and scatter softly through the warm veining within. The result is not reflection , it is illumination from inside the material itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is the centrepiece that makes a table feel warm after dark. Carved by hand from solid natural ivory onyx. Polished smooth. Open at the top, elevated on a pedestal base, and — like every piece of natural stone , formed once, existing once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIvory Onyx — The Stone That Glows\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIvory onyx is a variety of microcrystalline quartz that forms in underground cavities when silica-rich mineral water deposits extremely thin, parallel layers over thousands of years. The resulting stone has a banded, layered internal structure , and because the layers are microscopically thin, light can pass through sections of the stone where the layers are fine enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis translucency is the defining material quality of ivory onyx and the primary reason it has been prized in decorative art and architecture for centuries. In a polished bowl form , where the stone is at its thinnest near the rim and upper bowl wall , the Aurelius will genuinely glow when light touches it from the right angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe warm organic veining of ivory onyx , moving through cream, honey, amber, and warm taupe , creates a visual warmth that green onyx cannot match. Where green onyx reads as natural and earthy, ivory onyx reads as warm and luminous. It is the stone equivalent of warm candlelight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo two Aurelius bowls share the same veining pattern. The distribution of cream to amber to taupe, and the direction and character of the veining lines, are entirely determined by the specific section of stone each bowl is carved from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eShallow Open Form — Functional and Beautiful\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Aurelius's shallow, open form is a deliberate design choice that sets it apart from deeper vessel forms. A shallow bowl exposes more of the stone's interior to view ,the veining on the floor of the bowl is as visible as the veining on the exterior wall. The bowl's entire inner surface becomes part of the visual presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe shallow form is also genuinely functional in a way that deeper vessels are not. The Aurelius can hold:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit\u003c\/strong\u003e — a small arrangement of citrus, figs, or pears in an ivory onyx bowl is one of the oldest and most effective table styling techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNuts\u003c\/strong\u003e — a functional bowl for a cocktail hour or dining table that also looks exceptional when empty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDried botanicals\u003c\/strong\u003e — eucalyptus pods, cotton stems, dried seed heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative objects\u003c\/strong\u003e — smooth river stones, small succulents, votives, anything at all\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOr nothing. Displayed empty, the Aurelius is sufficient — the stone is the content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Pedestal Base — Warmth, Elevated\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Aurelius's sculptural pedestal base lifts the bowl to a viewing height appropriate for dining tables and large coffee tables , surfaces where the piece will be seen from a seated position at distance. Without the pedestal, a shallow bowl disappears into the table surface. Elevated, the Aurelius presents its full profile: the gentle curve of the bowl wall, the transition to the pedestal, and the warm ivory stone at every level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe pedestal also means the Aurelius functions as display even when filled , the base is visible beneath whatever is in the bowl, maintaining the stone's architectural presence even when the bowl is in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eVerdant Onyx vs. Aurelius Ivory Onyx — Two Families, One Collection\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Aurelius is the first piece in the ivory onyx family , the warm, luminous counterpart to the green onyx Verdant family:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen Onyx Family\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIvory Onyx Family\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePieces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVerdant, Alto, Vale Small, Vale Large\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAurelius\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural green onyx\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural ivory onyx\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalette\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep green, olive, amber, earth brown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCream, honey, amber, warm taupe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarthy, grounded, organic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLuminous, warm, translucent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural, verdant, forest-toned\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGolden, glowing, timeless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBoth families are hand-carved from solid natural stone. Both are one of a kind. They complement each other on the same surface — the Aurelius's warm ivory beside a Vale's deep green creates a natural stone conversation in two tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Looking for green onyx? See the \u003ca href=\"\/vale-green-onyx-pedestal-bowl-large-hand-carved-canada\"\u003eVale Large Pedestal Bowl\u003c\/a\u003e — the same open pedestal form in natural green onyx.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHow to Style the Aurelius\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDining table centrepiece:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Aurelius alone, with a small fruit arrangement , citrus, figs, or a single stem — is a complete centrepiece. The warm ivory stone reads well against linen, wood, marble, and ceramic tableware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoffee table:\u003c\/strong\u003e Position the Aurelius as the anchor object on a large coffee table. Its warm ivory tone works with virtually any upholstery and wood finish in the surrounding room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConsole or sideboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the Aurelius as a single sculptural statement beside a lamp. The stone's translucency near a light source creates an intimate glow that changes the quality of the space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith Decoronto furniture:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Aurelius's warm ivory tones pair especially well with the \u003ca href=\"\/calla-74-sideboard-white-marble-mango-wood-fluted-canada\"\u003eCalla Sideboard's\u003c\/a\u003e white marble top , two warm stones in different tones on one surface. It also works beautifully on the natural mango wood of the \u003ca href=\"\/orb-71-sideboard-solid-mango-wood-sphere-legs-natural-canada\"\u003eOrb\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/grove-67-sideboard-mango-wood-black-iron-channel-texture-canada\"\u003eGrove\u003c\/a\u003e sideboards, where the ivory onyx provides a warm light tone against the darker wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNatural Stone Care — Polished Ivory Onyx\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e🪨 \u003cstrong\u003eCare Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe with a soft microfibre cloth , dry or very slightly damp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid acidic liquids\u003c\/strong\u003e , citrus juice, vinegar, wine — these etch polished onyx. If using the bowl for fruit, line with a soft cloth or thin insert to prevent direct fruit contact with the stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo abrasive cleaners ,, these scratch the polished surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid prolonged direct heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe polished surface will show fingerprints , wipe regularly with a dry microfibre cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural inclusions, minor colour shifts, and veining variations are characteristics of the stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-Carved from Solid Natural Ivory Onyx\u003c\/strong\u003e — Warm cream, honey, and amber veining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth Polished Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e — Reveals full translucency and colour depth of the stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSemi-Translucent Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e — Glows softly when near a light source\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShallow Open Bowl Form\u003c\/strong\u003e — Interior stone visible; functional for fruit, botanicals, or objects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSculptural Pedestal Base\u003c\/strong\u003e — Elevates the bowl for centrepiece-scale presence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEach Piece is One of a Kind\u003c\/strong\u003e — Natural stone variation; no two Aurelius bowls are identical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Scale\u003c\/strong\u003e — Designed for dining tables, large coffee tables, and consoles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAurelius\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural Ivory Onyx\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-Carved from Solid Stone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShallow Open Pedestal Bowl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone — open bowl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmooth Polished\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIvory — Cream, Honey, Amber, Warm Taupe Veining\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTranslucency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi-translucent — glows near light sources\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUniqueness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEach piece is one of a kind\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFunctional Use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFruit, nuts, botanicals, decorative objects, or display empty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable Surfaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDining table, coffee table, console, sideboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft microfibre cloth, avoid acids and abrasives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDining tables, large coffee tables, and consoles where a warm, luminous stone centrepiece is the goal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuyers who want ivory onyx rather than green , warm, cream-toned, and golden rather than earthy and verdant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunctional use: fruit, nuts, botanicals, or small objects in a beautiful natural stone bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants the glow of semi-translucent polished ivory onyx in warm evening light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairing with the green onyx Verdant family for a two-stone natural collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern, transitional, and classic Canadian interiors where warm ivory tones complement any palette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Olystone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51907232006437,"sku":null,"price":169.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/4179\/8693\/files\/01_13_51PM.png?v=1768673756","url":"https:\/\/decoronto.ca\/products\/aurelius-ivory-onyx-pedestal-bowl-large-hand-carved-canada","provider":"Decoronto","version":"1.0","type":"link"}