Pipoca is a sculptural object, with a captivating chess pattern, crafted from natural stone. A precise cube form that holds two of Europe’s most expressive marbles in quiet tension.

A small rectangular decorative object with a checkerboard pattern of white and dark brown marble tiles, featuring an open center, set against a plain light gray background.
Two modern rectangular side tables or bookshelves on a light gray studio background. One table has a black-and-white checkerboard pattern, and the other is made of brown marble with a recessed shelf holding books.
A checkered marble side table or stool with alternating white and dark veined stone tiles, shown in a close-up studio-style shot.
Three side tables/sculptures made of marble stone are arranged on a light gray studio floor against a matching gray background. One sculpture is made from striped brown and white marble, one is dark brown marbled, and one is a white and dark brown checkerboard pattern.
A small rectangular decorative object with a checkerboard pattern of white and dark brown marble tiles, featuring an open center, set against a plain light gray background.
Two modern rectangular side tables or bookshelves on a light gray studio background. One table has a black-and-white checkerboard pattern, and the other is made of brown marble with a recessed shelf holding books.
A checkered marble side table or stool with alternating white and dark veined stone tiles, shown in a close-up studio-style shot.
Three side tables/sculptures made of marble stone are arranged on a light gray studio floor against a matching gray background. One sculpture is made from striped brown and white marble, one is dark brown marbled, and one is a white and dark brown checkerboard pattern.

Pipoca – Brown Emperador & White Estremoz

€1.400,00
Pipoca works as a side table, coffee table, plinth or simply as a sculptural object. In its reduced form, the cube’s geometry has no hierarchy, no top or bottom, but with a carved niche that invites use: a space to rest a book, a glass, a small object. Just like Pipoca, its surface is unpredictable by nature: Every piece pops differently. 
The chess pattern is one of design's oldest motifs, architectural, mathematical, and visually inexhaustible. In Pipoca, this classic geometry is rendered in natural stone: the deep, spiderweb-veined warmth of Spanish Brown Emperador set against the luminosity of Portuguese White Estremoz. The result is an object that is at once graphic and organic, the pattern is rigorous, each square carrying its own unique mineral character. 
It is decorative design in the truest sense: a pattern that earns its place through the material it celebrates. Particularly striking in monochrome interiors.

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DIMENSIONS

30 × 30 × 30 cm
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MATERIAL

BROWN EMPERADOR MARBLE (Spain)
Brown Emperador is quarried in the Murcia region of southeastern Spain. Its deep brown ground, threaded with fine white veining and crystalline formations, provides the rich, moody contrast that makes the chess pattern so striking in stone.

WHITE ESTREMOZ MARBLE (Portugal)
White Estremoz comes from Portugal's Marble Triangle, the ancient quarrying region of Estremoz, Vila Viçosa, and Borba in the Alentejo. Its fine grain, creamy-white base, and subtle warm veining have made it one of Europe's most prized stones for centuries. The contrast with the Emperador's depth is immediate and enduring.
WEIGHT

Approx. [X] kg
VARIATIONS

Because both stones are entirely natural, the exact veining and tonal character of each square will vary from piece to piece. The chess pattern remains consistent; the stone within it is always unique.
FINISH

Hand-polished
MAINTENANCE

Wipe with a soft cloth dampened with mild soapy water. Avoid acidic cleaners such as vinegar, bleach, or citrus-based products, as these can etch the stone surface. Use coasters under glasses and avoid placing very hot objects directly on the marble. With proper care, your Pipoca will age beautifully and become a lasting piece in your home.
ORIGIN

Crafted in Portugal
DELIVERY

Made to order. Kerbside delivery within 4 - 6 weeks.
Outside Europe: 12 weeks - contact info@wearestine.com for details.
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