De Ferranti Educational & Research Blog
At De Ferranti, our blog is an extension of how we work: with curiosity, rigour, and a deep respect for materials. Written for architects, interior designers, and design-aware home-owners, it explores the surfaces, traditions, techniques, and specifications that shape thoughtful projects - from rare stone and handmade ceramics to the craft histories behind them.
Rock Crystal Through History, Craft and Design | De Ferranti
Discover rock crystal's history and architectural uses, from carved quartz basins to backlit screens, with guidance on sourcing, fabrication and specification.
Portuguese Tiles and the Art of the Azulejo | De Ferranti
Discover Portuguese azulejos, from Sintra’s Islamic inheritance and relief tiles to blue-and-white panels, Iznik comparisons and thoughtful specification.
Jean-Michel Frank and the Art of Rare Surfaces | De Ferranti
Explore Jean-Michel Frank’s interiors, from shagreen and mica to rock crystal, vellum and straw marquetry, with De Ferranti’s rare surface perspective.
The Art and Geometry of Cosmati Floors | De Ferranti
Explore Cosmati floors, from medieval Rome and Westminster Abbey to Venice, opus sectile, coloured marbles, sacred geometry and contemporary stone design.
English Flint in Architecture and Interiors | De Ferranti
Explore English flint from Neolithic mines and medieval flushwork to contemporary tiles, slabs and interior surfaces, with guidance on finish and specification.
Reclaimed Antique Terracotta Flooring and Its Second Life | De Ferranti
Explore reclaimed antique terracotta flooring from France, Europe and England, with a guide to historic craftsmanship, seven distinct floors and specification.
Neisha Crosland’s Tiles and the Craft of Patterned Ceramic Surfaces | De Ferranti
Explore Neisha Crosland's handmade terracotta tiles for De Ferranti, including Haveli, Modernist, Floris and Botanica, and the craft of patterned ceramic.
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