$ 19.95
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Italian Renaissance decorative ceramic wall tiles reflect the artistic traditions of Florence, where architecture, painting, and ornamental craftsmanship flourished under the patronage of the Medici family. Inspired by this extraordinary period of Italian cultural history, House of Medici is a hand-painted blue and white ceramic wall tile featuring original artwork by Emmi Micallef, co-founder of Historic Decorative Materials and Pavé Tile, Wood & Stone, Inc.
The design draws upon the disciplined symmetry and ornamental richness associated with 16th-century Italian Renaissance interiors. Its Florentine Midnight Blue decoration creates an elegant contrast against a choice of Historic White or Vintage Warm White, recalling the refined ceramic ornamentation of Tuscan villas, Florentine palazzi, and classical European residences.
Each handmade ceramic tile is kiln-fired at the Pavé facility, developing a subtly crackled glaze that adds texture, visual depth, and the character of historic European decorative ceramics. The individual House of Medici motif can be arranged as a repeating architectural pattern or incorporated as a decorative accent among coordinating field tiles.
These hand-painted Italian Renaissance wall tiles bring historic character to kitchen backsplashes, bathroom walls, fireplace surrounds, and decorative wall installations. Their classical blue and white palette pairs naturally with antiqued limestone, reclaimed French oak, Belgian bluestone, and traditional architectural finishes, making them equally appropriate for period restorations and newly constructed homes inspired by European design.
Historic White: A refined warm white that maintains the crisp, luminous appearance of a true white without the cool undertones of blue-white ceramic glazes. Its subtle warmth creates a clean, defined contrast with the Florentine Midnight Blue decoration, ideal for interiors seeking a brighter, more traditional blue and white tile palette.
Vintage Warm White: Our warmest white, with a softened, aged character that complements the natural patina of reclaimed European architectural materials. Particularly harmonious with antiqued French limestone flooring, Belgian bluestone, antique cement tiles, French oak flooring, and reclaimed French terra cotta tiles, Vintage Warm White creates a cohesive relationship between decorative ceramics and historic flooring materials.
Size: 5 1/8" × 5 1/8" × 3/8"
Field Tile: Historic White or Vintage Warm White
Decorative Glaze: Florentine Midnight Blue
Motif: House of Medici
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ETA: 3–6 weeks – FOB West Hatfield, MA
Recommended Sealer: Apply Akemi Stone Impregnation sealer following manufacturer's instructions after installation and grouting of tile.
