Reclaimed Cement Tiles with Bordeaux and Tobacco Eight-Pointed Stars – Early 20th Century, CEM 240

Bordeaux, tobacco, and cream: a warm and understated palette defines these early 20th-century cement tiles, where interwoven diagonal ribbons frame eight-pointed stars with hazelnut-colored centers. Salvaged in the province of Prato, they are 20x20 cm in size and 2 cm thick, with a total availability of 220 pieces, equivalent to 8.8 sqm.

Features and Strengths

• Dimensions and Availability: 20x20 cm | Thickness 2 cm | 220 pieces, equivalent to 8.8 sqm
• Authenticity and Era: Original cement tiles from the early 1900s, salvaged in the province of Prato.
• Material and Finish: Cement tile with geometric pattern: double diagonal bordeaux and brown bands interwoven in a grid, tobacco-colored eight-pointed stars with cream and bordeaux outlines, cream background with slight tonal variations due to age.
• State of Preservation: Excellent condition.
• Maintenance: To preserve a patina that is over a century old, it is best to clean gently with a cotton cloth and neutral detergent, without scrubbing with abrasive products. A breathable treatment, to be reapplied when water no longer beads on the surface, protects the tiles without altering their color.

Intended Use

With 8.8 sqm available, the star grid can continue seamlessly throughout an entire room or along a hallway. The earthy tones pair well with wood, terracotta, and stone, making these cement tiles suitable for warm, textural interiors.

• Renovated farmhouses and Tuscan country homes
• Representative hallways and entryways
• Bedrooms and sleeping areas
• Tasting rooms and venues with a historic character