Handmade in the atelier — surface texture and tone vary subtly on every piece. Yours will be one of one.
Sculptural Totem
Portal Totem No.102 – Handcrafted Architectural Floor Sculpture
A monumental architectural floor sculpture defined by organic openings, sculpted negative space and a tactile, hand-finished mineral surface.
- Handmade to order. Production typically 5–10 business days, then insured transit of 7–14 business days to the US, Canada and Europe.
- You approve it before it ships. Final photos and video of your finished piece come to you first. Not satisfied before shipment? We remake it or refund you.
- Insured delivery included. US orders: customs duties covered. Elsewhere, destination duties are paid locally.
- 14-day returns, 1-year warranty. On catalogue pieces in their listed sizes and finishes. Returns · Warranty
Need another size, colour or finish? Start a custom commission· or ask the atelier at info@monoaurel.com
Dimensions and specifications
Exact dimensions for each size are listed in the description below. A written spec sheet is available on request.
Custom sizes, colours and finishes are available, including RAL, NCS and Pantone tone matching. Start a custom commission
Materials and care
Every piece is shaped over a lightweight sculptural core and finished by hand with multiple layers of mineral plaster, giving a dense, matte, stone-like surface. Mineral pigments, limewash tones and protective finishes are applied by hand according to the selected surface treatment.
Dust with a dry, soft cloth. Avoid prolonged direct water contact unless your piece was sealed for sheltered outdoor use — if in doubt, write to us; a real person from the atelier answers.
Production, approval and delivery
Each piece is handmade to order. Standard production typically takes 5–10 business days. Custom commissions and highly detailed pieces may require additional time. We share progress photos and videos throughout production and provide final visuals for approval before dispatch.
Insured door-to-door delivery is included in the displayed price unless a product page or checkout explicitly states otherwise. Once dispatched, transit typically takes 7–14 business days to the United States, Canada and Europe, and 10–21 business days to the rest of the world, depending on destination and service; carrier or customs delays can occur. For orders delivered within the United States, applicable customs duties and import charges are covered by Mono Aurel. For deliveries to all other countries, customs duties, import taxes and related destination charges are the buyer's responsibility. Any applicable sales taxes will be displayed at checkout where required. Every shipment is tracked and insured.
Each piece is cushioned and double-boxed like artwork, and you receive tracking as soon as it leaves the atelier. How we pack and ship
Returns and warranty
We share production photos and videos at important stages, and send a detailed final video before dispatch. Your piece is shipped only after you have reviewed and approved it. If you are not satisfied before shipment, we will remake the piece or refund you. Made-to-order production does not make a piece final sale: standard catalogue pieces, ordered in one of their listed sizes, colours and finishes, can be returned within 14 days of delivery under our Refund Policy. Pieces made specifically to your own specification — a bespoke commission — cannot be returned solely because of a change of mind. If a piece arrives damaged, defective or incorrect, contact us within 7 calendar days of delivery with photographs of the piece and its packaging. Every piece carries a one-year limited warranty for the original purchaser, running from the date of delivery, against verified manufacturing defects and product faults under the product's stated intended use. Where we verify a claim, we provide a replacement or a refund, and in most cases you will not be asked to return the original piece. Transit damage is not part of the warranty: it is handled through the 7-calendar-day damage report above. Full terms, exclusions and how to claim are on our Warranty page.
About this piece
A monumental architectural floor sculpture defined by organic openings, sculpted negative space and a tactile, hand-finished mineral surface.
Portal Totem No.102 brings together primitive geometry and contemporary restraint. Each piece is individually formed and finished by hand in the Mono Aurel atelier, creating a sculptural presence that feels simultaneously ancient, architectural and quietly modern.
Available in 160 cm / 63 in and 180 cm / 70.8 in heights.
Portal Totem No.102
Portal Totem No.102 is a tall, monolithic floor sculpture composed of interconnected geometric volumes and organically rounded openings.
Its architectural silhouette is balanced by softened corners, irregular hand-shaped details and a deeply tactile mineral surface. The open sections allow light, shadow and the surrounding interior to become part of the sculpture, causing its appearance to shift throughout the day.
Inspired by ancient monoliths, carved stone portals and modernist sculpture, the piece is designed to create a strong vertical focal point without overwhelming its surroundings. It works particularly well in large living rooms, entrance halls, stairwells, hotel interiors, galleries and contemporary architectural spaces.
Although the sculpture has the visual presence of carved stone, each piece is shaped over a lightweight sculptural core and finished by hand with multiple mineral plaster layers to create its distinctive stone-like surface. This makes it easier to position than a comparable solid-stone object while preserving a substantial architectural appearance.
Key Features
- Original Mono Aurel sculptural design
- Tall architectural floor sculpture
- Organic openings and negative-space composition
- Hand-formed and hand-finished surface
- Mineral plaster stone-effect finish
- Rounded, softened architectural edges
- Lightweight compared with solid stone
- Made individually to order
- Available in two monumental sizes
- Custom colour and finish options available
- Suitable for residential and commercial interiors
- Optional protective coating for outdoor placement
Available Sizes
160 cm / 63 in — recommended for residential interiors, entrance areas, alcoves and medium-to-large rooms.
180 cm / 70.8 in — recommended for high ceilings, large entrance halls, stairwells, galleries and commercial interiors.
The sculpture’s width and depth are proportionally adjusted according to the selected height. Please contact us before ordering when the sculpture must fit within a specific alcove or restricted installation area.
Materials and Construction
- Engineered lightweight sculptural core
- Multiple layers of hand-applied mineral plaster
- Reinforced structural construction
- Hand-shaped edges and openings
- Matte stone-effect surface
- Optional protective topcoat for exterior use
The sculpture is not made from solid natural stone. Its stone-like appearance is created entirely by hand using layered mineral materials. Mineral pigments, limewash tones and protective finishes are applied by hand according to the selected surface treatment.
Standard Finish — Weathered Limestone
The standard finish shown in the photographs is a warm, neutral weathered-limestone tone with subtle beige, taupe and mineral-grey variation. The finish includes soft tonal movement, slightly deeper tones inside the openings, visible hand-applied texture, a matte mineral appearance, naturally irregular tool marks, and gentle variation between raised and recessed areas.
Because every finish is applied manually, no two sculptures will be completely identical.
Available Colour Options
- Weathered Limestone
- Ivory White
- Natural Greige
- Warm Taupe
- Sand Beige
- Grey Brown / Mushroom Brown
- Charcoal Stone
- Terra Cotta
- Sage Green
- Muted Olive
- Custom colour
For custom colours, customers may provide a RAL colour code, a paint reference, an interior photograph, a stone or material reference, or a fabric or furniture colour reference. Custom pigmentation may involve an additional fee depending on the requested finish.
Indoor and Outdoor Use
Portal Totem No.102 is primarily designed as an indoor sculptural object.
For outdoor placement, an exterior protective coating can be added upon request. This treatment improves resistance to moisture and normal weather exposure, although the sculpture should still be positioned in a stable location and protected from prolonged standing water, severe impact and extreme weather conditions.
For exposed or windy outdoor installations, we can also discuss a concealed anchoring solution before production. Please select or request the outdoor finish before production begins.
Production Process
Each sculpture is made individually to order. The production process includes preparing the structural sculptural form, reinforcing the body and architectural openings, applying multiple mineral plaster layers, hand-shaping the surface and edges, applying the selected pigmentation, creating the final stone-effect finish, quality inspection, customer approval photographs and videos, and protective packaging and dispatch.
Handmade Character
Each Portal Totem is individually formed and finished by hand. As a result, the sculpture may include subtle variations such as irregular mineral texture, slight dimensional differences, hand-shaped openings, visible application marks, tonal movement, minor asymmetry and variations in the depth of pigmentation. These characteristics are intentional, are expected rather than defects, and distinguish the sculpture from a factory-moulded or mass-produced object.
Placement Recommendations
Portal Totem No.102 works especially well in entrance halls, living rooms, double-height interiors, stairwells, contemporary villas, interior-design projects, boutique hotels, restaurants, galleries, architectural offices, reception areas and large niches or alcoves.
Allowing open space around the sculpture will help the negative spaces and architectural silhouette remain visually clear. Directional lighting can be used to create stronger shadows through the openings and emphasise the hand-finished surface.
Care Instructions
For indoor sculptures: dust gently with a clean, dry microfibre cloth, use a soft brush for recessed areas, do not use abrasive cleaning products, do not apply bleach, solvents or chemical sprays, avoid prolonged direct contact with water, do not drag the sculpture across the floor, and lift from the lower structural body when repositioning.
For outdoor sculptures: clean only with a soft damp cloth, do not use a pressure washer, avoid standing water around the base, inspect the protective coating periodically, and move the sculpture indoors during extreme weather when possible.
Custom Orders
Custom dimensions, colours and surface treatments may be available. For architectural projects we can also assist with size adaptation, alcove compatibility, narrower proportions, custom colour matching, outdoor protection, concealed floor anchoring, coordinated sculpture pairs, and residential or commercial project orders.
Request a custom version with the required dimensions and placement photographs before ordering a customised piece.
Pairs well with
Designed alongside this piece
From the same family — Large Floor Sculptures. Shared material, shared tone, shared quiet.
