ovo by Monitillo Marmi

In the rare amalgamation of stone craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology, Milanese studio May

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In the rare amalgamation of stone craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology, Milanese studio May Day Design partners with the Italian brand Monitillo Marmi to release the ovo iPhone amplifier. Carved from a slab of Carrara marble, often used for sculpting and architectural fixtures, each piece is hand-finished in order to achieve a smooth outer surface and a slightly grooved inner texture to enhance sound quality. Its exterior then features a milled slot to hold either an iPhone 5 or 6 and a carefully designed cylindrical composition with two base points. The ovo can be purchased through lovethesign.com.

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