French Antique Limestone Trough

A French antique limestone trough with a block-like presence, thick-walled and deep, with original iron rings still set into the side walls. The limestone is pale beige and warm sand with a faint blush at the rim, and the sun-bleached exterior has a rough, pebbled texture of natural pitting and small depressions. The corners and edges have softened with age, and the dark oxidized rings stand out against the light stone.

It measures about 49 1/2 inches wide, 39 inches deep and 24 inches high. The basin is roughly 43 by 32 inches and 13 inches deep, which means the floor is eleven inches thick and the whole piece is very heavy; it ships on a pallet to be set by crane or forklift. Condition is as found, rings included.

The interior will take a mature olive, a tall citrus or sculptural grasses. It also makes a large still-water basin that reflects the sky, and in an entry court its high walls define the edge of a path or a seating area. Pair the stone trough with lime plaster, reclaimed oak, aged brick or wrought iron to pick up the rings. The limestone trough is in Marina Del Rey; see it by appointment, or ask for photographs and a delivered quote.