Lapis Box

A long, low vessel of commanding presence, the Lapis Box by John Richard layers the deep celestial blue of lapis against handworked brass and metal in a composition that reads as both ancient and entirely current. At seven and a half inches tall and eighteen inches wide, its proportions are architectural — substantial enough to anchor a console or library shelf without overwhelming the objects around it. The handmade finish ensures that no two pieces are identical, each surface carrying the quiet evidence of the craftsman's hand. It is the kind of object that rewards prolonged attention, growing richer the longer it lives in a room.