Mare invokes the Mediterranean's thermal culture — stone as vessel, bathing as sanctuary. The name alludes to the sea, yet the piece belongs to the earth: natural travertine, a calcareous sediment formed by mineral waters over millennia, now carved and brought into contact with water. Designed by Mara Soares, 2025.
Hewn from a single monolithic block, the bathtub is hand-carved to preserve geological layering and the characteristic porosity of travertine. The honed matte finish absorbs light without reflecting it, showcasing warm tones and sedimentary strata within the stone. Every pore, every chromatic variation, every line of mineral deposition is a trace of geological time — the signature of the block. External dimensions: 1832×812mm, height 555mm. Interior: 1720×700mm, depth approximately 450mm. Weight: 750 kg.
Travertine is, in itself, both a material and a finish. Its open porosity interacts with the water the bathtub contains — a stone created by water, returned to water. A subtle ring of chisel-cut grooves along the rim introduces a geometric rhythm to the organic surface, maintaining tension between the precision of human gesture and the irregularity of natural sedimentation.
At 750 kg, the mass grounds the space it occupies. Mare does not merely decorate a bathroom — it organises one. The monolithic form establishes a gravitational presence that redefines the room's scale, transforming the daily act of bathing into a direct encounter with matter, weight, and mineral silence.
Available to order. Production lead time depends on the selection and availability of travertine blocks. Each piece is unique in its geology — variations in colour, porosity, and veining form its identity, not defects.
FAQS:
What is the finish and is it slip-resistant?
The honed matte finish preserves the natural texture and open porosity of travertine. The mineral surface provides grip without chemical coatings — safety derived from the material itself.
What is the delivery lead time?
Due to the monolithic scale (750 kg), production lead time depends on travertine block selection and availability. Each piece is produced to order. Contact Maami Home's commercial team for scheduling.
