An Exclusive Proposal for RH
Light & Stone
This collection is a celebration of stone — a material full of character, deeply rooted in place, and too often overlooked. The idea at its heart is simple: something ancient and grounded can still feel modern, organic, and even playful.
The Vision
Created by Nature.
Refined by Hand
Each piece starts as a raw piece of stone — sourced from quarries where time has already done the hard work. Our job is simply to reveal what the stone already knows. Where to shine a light, cast a shadow or leave untouched.
"Inside every piece of stone is millions of years of history — it is the craftsman's responsibility to honour that story."
01 — Monolith Lamps
Standing Tall
Carved from natural stone, each lamp draws on organic shapes and some of the oldest design principles — rooted in the natural world, but shaped into something entirely their own.
01
Monolith I
Deeply fluted column with clear glass globe and filament bulb. Pronounced vertical channels create dramatic shadow play, celebrating the sculptural potential of hand-carved stone.
02
Monolith II
Organic root-like base with clear glass globe and exposed filament bulb. The smooth tapered column rises from splayed stone feet, evoking ancient tree forms.
03
Monolith III
Fluted stone base with frosted glass globe and twisted fabric cable. The ribbed mid-section creates a dialogue between precision carving and organic forms.
04
Monolith IV
Polished marble with fluted bronze-veined mid-section and splayed root base. The dark stone's dramatic white veining is picked up in the warm frosted globe.
02 — Table Lamps
Closer to Hand
Scaled for the bedside, the desk, the console — these lamps bring the same honesty of material to smaller, more personal spaces.
Ashburton
Ledmore
Marble/Limestone
Crema Onyx
Honey Onyx
Ledmore
Alabaster
Ashburton
Limestone
In Context
Designed for the
Spaces That Matter
03 — Tealights
Holding a Flame
This eclectic collection of candle holders aims to showcase stone in a different light. By softening its edges, playing with scale, and pairing it with other materials, the pieces encourage a more intimate, human connection with stone.
Moorcroft
Fossil Stone
Yorkshire Limestone
Irish Green
Serpentine
Arabescato
Alabaster
Alabaster
Serpentine
04 — Exploring Form & Material
Beyond the
Collection
Stone tells a different story depending on how you treat it. These concepts explore that tension — where a polished surface meets a rough natural edge.
Study I
Single Tealight holder — polished and natural limestone
Study II
Double Tealight holder — elongated form
Study III
Dual light stone lamp — with twisted cable
Study IV
Profile view — low-form stone lamp with twisted cable
Study V
Dual Tealight configuration — polished and natural finishes
Study VI
Tealight holder — natural top with polished base
The Craft
From Quarry
to Collection
Every piece in the collection begins with a deliberate and patient search for the right stone. Given the scale of some of these objects, the use of "unwanted" and "rejected" stone is key to the selection process. Recycling such a noble material is not an afterthought — it is central to how these pieces are brought to life.
Where brass or other materials are introduced, they are chosen to complement the stone, creating natural alliances that stand the test of time. Over the months and years that follow, each piece will subtly transform — becoming something even more unique and personal.
in the quarry
The Partnership
A Natural Fit
for RH
The Marcus Baron Stone Collection shares RH's foundational values: a reverence for natural materials, a commitment to artisan craft, and a belief that the most beautiful objects are those shaped by time.
01
Material Authenticity
Like RH's commitment to genuine materials, every piece uses unprocessed natural stone — no composites, no veneers, no artificial treatments.
02
Timeless Design
These are not trend-driven objects. They are designed to age gracefully, developing character over decades — aligning with RH's philosophy of enduring design.
03
Artisan Craft
Each piece is hand-carved by skilled artisans, ensuring the individuality and quality that RH customers expect from their most treasured possessions.
04
Scalable Production
While each piece is unique, the vision is to build the quarry partnerships and workshop capacity to support the volume requirements of a global retail partnership.
The Designer
Marcus Baron
Marcus Baron is an award-winning Creative Director and Designer whose work spans branding, photography and product design. The Stone Collection represents a deeply personal exploration of natural materials — born from a fascination with the intersection of raw geology and refined craft.
With a background in creative direction for luxury brands, Marcus brings a meticulous eye for proportion, texture, and the quiet drama of well-considered objects. Each piece in the collection reflects this sensibility — designed not to dominate a space, but to elevate it.
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Begin the Conversation
Let's Create
Together
I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how the Marcus Baron Stone Collection could complement the RH portfolio. Every piece can be customised to meet specific requirements.