This rare marble chequerboard mosaic combines a two-tone chequerboard with re-salvaged rare marble fragmenti. Simple and eye catching, the design shows ancient marble fragments floating over a textured chequerboard mosaic bed. Each stone is carefully selected, cut and then assembled by hand. The slight indentations in the mosaic field enhance the beauty of this mosaic despite its simplicity. Of particular interest is the irregular nature of the small tesserae: they contra-flow with the randomly placed fragments, allowing the eye to rest and refocus. Only the discerning eye would pick this up, a small detail with maximum impact. As is the case with all the De Ferranti Mosaic collections, we are able to fully customise the materials and colours, and tailor the mosaics to your space, creating unique and personalised pieces.

Rare Marble Chequerboard Mosaic with Floating Fragments

The strict small-scale grid gives the larger fragments room to register individually. Black, grey and cream tesserae establish a quiet mineral field, while ochre and other coloured pieces interrupt the repeat without making it chaotic. For a companion treatment, Field Mosaic – 5464A also places rare fragments over an ordered chequerboard. Field Mosaic – 5469B moves instead towards a warmer, fully random field. De Ferranti’s Marble & Onyx Collection can help when coordinating adjoining slabs, thresholds or other stone details.

Setting Out the Chequerboard Field

Review several sheets or a representative panel together before fixing so prominent fragments are distributed naturally and do not fall awkwardly at perimeter cuts. The chequerboard gives a useful datum for alignment, but its handmade irregularity should remain visible. Grout colour, sealing, slip requirements and substrate preparation should be agreed for the intended use, particularly for floors, swimming pools or warm-climate exterior settings.

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