Many of De Ferranti’s materials replicate the style of historic buildings in Rome and Athens, often reviving decorative techniques – such as Scagliola, Opus Sectile and Cocciopesto – that are in danger of being lost. Other surfaces, such as Jali work, are collected from diverse locations across the globe. Continue reading Achieving Alchemy
Near Barcelona there is a a small group of artists called BenSu that still decorate tiles by hand using the Majolica Method. Three different types of clay bisque are used, coated with an opaque glaze-base, hand decorated and then fired at 980ºC. Continue reading Catalan Culture Captured
The principal characteristic of Philippa Threlfall and Kennedy Collings’s work is that it is sympathetic to the specific site, providing local interest with a sense of place and relevance. This usually meant site visits and painstaking research. The couple’s shared interest in history also influenced their approach to design. Continue reading Curating Fragments Of History
Tempesta’s Foundation was one of single most desirable surface finishes on display at the recent Coverings exhibition at Orlando, USA. It was created by Erin Adams, best known for her work for Ann Sacks Tile and Stone and for her ground breaking mosaic tile rug for Cynthia Steffe’s showroom. Continue reading Luxury Leather Look
At Coverings, the fruits of Tempesta’s collaboration with Erin Adams, one of the most celebrated product designers in the United States, was clear for everyone to see. Continue reading Erin Adams & Tempesta
Mary Philpott’s work embraces the spirit and philosophy of the Arts & Crafts Movement. Her tiles are also inspired by the landscape, flora and fauna of England and France; think of the colours of Provence combined with the aesthetics of William Morris. Continue reading Historical Homage
Among the many funny, twisted, fascinating, astonished, elegant and elongated figures penned by Maddalena Sisto, who died in Milan in July 2000, Chef deserves a place of honour. Continue reading Wit & Whimsy
Dedicated it to the personal craftsmanship for which self-taught architect Addison Mizner was known, Mizner Industries custom designs and paints decorative tiles for domestic and commercial projects. Continue reading Magnificent Mizner
Maggie Angus Berkovitz’s tiles and tile panels are original and unique paintings, often made for an individual client or for a specific site. They are best seen as pictures painted with glazes and oxides, and then fired onto unglazed tiles, often quarry tiles. Continue reading Maggie Angus Berkovitz
Frauwein Soenveld, working from Atelier Het Blauwe Hek, is one of the world’s foremost tile artists, designing and producing hand-made tiles and tile tableaux characterised by their distinct colour palette and unique design and style. Continue reading Dutch Master
Heritage Tile has replicated the French Art Deco tiles from Ernest Hemingway’s Key West home using traditional casting methods and authentic reproduction techniques. Continue reading Hemingway’s Heritage
Palazzo Morelli offers a catalogue of Italian surfaces; with terracotta sitting alongside marble and other stones, onyx and semi-precious stones, mother-of-pearl and wood. Continue reading Tile Tourism
Besso Ceramique is a small artisanal producer of hand-made ceramic wall tiles situated near Dinan in Brittany, France. With collections divided into brushwork, black & white, earth shades, and sea & sky, Besso has produced an informative, inspirational and truly fantastic tile retail website. Continue reading WOW: What a Website!
