Obsidienne "Chiseled" Footed Tissue Boxes - Cristal & Bronze

Cristal&Bronze hand-crafts obsidian into beautiful works of art in the Obsidienne collecion, for your bathroom. Obsidian is a naturally occurring glass-like substance formed by volcanic lava when it cools rapidly, with only minimal crystal growth. Some consider it a rock, others consider it glass. Whichever appellation you prefer, it is beautifully crafted and polished by hand in Saint-Leonard-de-Noblat, France. The metal accents are called "chiseled" have a hand-crafted basket-weave pattern while both tissue boxes are "lion-footed". Either can be ordered in any of 34 finishes, according to your choice. Each Tissue Box is individually custom made and shipped directly to you from France, in about 30 days. Some of the more exotic finishes require take up to six weeks for fabrication. Shipping is free, and there are no import duties or taxes. Features The custom made Obsidienne collection by Cristal&Bronze of France is crafted from natural Obsidian, a precious volcanic glass-like rock formed when lava is rapidly cooled, such as meeting sea-water. Each Tissue Box is custom fabricated and hand polished for you, in Saint-Leonard-de-Noblat, France. Dimensions: Square (Guest) : 5.9" Sides x 6.3" High. Rectangular: 10.2" Long x 5.9" Wide x 2.75" High. Both boxes have a 150-tissue capacity. There are 34 finishes for your selection Shipped FREE, many in 30 days, directly from Saint-Leonard-de-Noblat, France. Some of the more difficult to fabricate and less common finishes require up to six weeks. After custom fabrication and finishing, the pieces are hand-packed and shipped to you free, via DHL International Express. You pay no import taxes or duties. Finishes Some finishes are not available in certain items. Cristal & Bronze Joining the inner circle of French companies with outsanding craftsmanship and manufacturing expertise, in 2013 the French government awarded Cristal et Bronze the coveted “Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant” label. This certification is in recognition of its heritage acquired through manufacturing experience, its knowledge of old-world techniques, and its ongoing search for innovation through technological progress. Cristal & Bronze was founded in 1937 in Paris, France. Today its workshop is located in a medieval village near Paris - Château-Landon - where each piece is custom made by hand. Skillful craftsmen, trained in traditional metalworking techniques lend their extensive know-how to the process. It can seen through the impeccable quality of the products they make - especially pronounced through their perfect finishes, including amongst others, gilding and patinas. Bath Accessories: In response to worldwide requests for high quality bathroom projects, Cristal & Bronze has developed a strong selection of towel hangers, mirrors, perfume atomizers, soap dishes, etc. The materials used are of the highest caliber brass, cut crystal, and obsidian. Hotels Cristal&Bronze proudly in use at these fine hotels. Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris Le Bristol Paris Le Meurice Paris Ritz Paris Sangri-La Hotel Paris Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc Antibes Annabel's London The Ritz London Hotel Metropole Brussels Royal Mansour Spa Marrakech Beau-Rivage Palace Lausanne The Pierre New York Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria Matching Mirrors Cristal&Bronze Mirrors in 34 Finishes to perfectly match your Cristal&Bronze bathroom accessories.