Beautifully crafted by hand, by artisans who have handed down this craft from father to son

Supplied either lose or on mesh, this attentively created cosmati floor can be used throughout, as a border, or a central tableau or carpet. In addition, the degree of antiqueing can be varied to client wishes. It is all possible at De Ferranti, as we pride ourselves on our ability to be fully customisable.

We are also able to use historic marbles, often extint, if required, as we have sources of old frangments and blocks. These may include  Giallo Antico from Numidia, antique green porphyry (serpentine), antique red Egyptian porphyry palombino from Asia Minor, and of course, our vast range of semi-precious stones.

Cosmati work is highly decorative, with inlays of coloured stones,  mosaic , glass and  gold leaf . A feature of 12th Century Italian architecture, it is named after the Cosma family who were its traditional exponents. 

De Ferranti has rediscovered and nurtured this ancient craft and will design, commission and install fabulously detailed  Cosmati walls and floors to special order.