Historic Checkerboard Flooring — Artisanally Crafted Marble, Limestone & Cement Tile
Antiqued checkerboard flooring—crafted in hand-finished black & white marble, limestone, and cement tile—has long defined balance, refinement, and classical order throughout European architecture. Our historic Black & White and Beige & Black patterns recreate the timeless geometry found from French châteaux and Provençal farmhouses to English country homes, each stone or cement tile finished with an aged patina that evokes centuries of wear. The result is an antiqued checkerboard floor that offers designers a versatile, architecturally grounded foundation for foyers, kitchens, grand entryways, and gallery halls. With historically accurate materials and Old-World craftsmanship, our Antiqued Checkerboard Flooring Collection brings a level of authenticity suited to European-inspired interiors, historic homes and classical architectural design.
Antiqued Black & White Checkerboard Marble Flooring — 19th-Century European Grandeur
Rooted in 19th-century European architecture, our Antiqued Black & White Checkerboard Marble Flooring collection celebrates one of the most enduring design compositions in history. Across the grand salons of Paris, the villas of Italy, and the stately townhouses of London, the checkerboard floor was a symbol of refinement, geometry, and architectural order. In this collection, the polished heritage of marble meets time-softened antiquing to evoke the charm of well-lived interiors—floors that invite light to dance, define symmetry, and bring quiet drama to a room. Whether placed in an entryway, gallery, or kitchen, these checkerboard marble floors transform space through balance and contrast—bridging centuries of European artistry with the elegance of architectural and historic design.
Antiqued Checkerboard Flooring — Beige French Limestone & Ardoise Patiné Tile
Antiqued Checkerboard Flooring — Beige + Black French Limestone & Ardoise Patiné Tile reinterprets the enduring beauty of our original Antiqued Checkerboard Flooring — Beige + Black French Limestone & Ardoise Cabochon Tile design into a striking geometric composition. Hand-finished by artisans to achieve the soft patina of timeworn stone, this antiqued limestone floor embodies the rustic refinement found throughout 18th- and 19th-century French country architecture. The interplay of warm beige limestone and deep black stone creates a subtle yet powerful contrast—an architectural rhythm that brings depth and quiet sophistication to kitchens, foyers, and galleries. Rooted in the same Old-World charm that defines our Elégance Rustique Octagon & Cabochon, this checkerboard pattern offers a timeless expression of French elegance, texture, and proportion. Related Old-World Pattern: Explore Antiqued Checkerboard Flooring — Beige + Black French Limestone & Ardoise Cabochon Tile— another French interpretation of contrast and geometry for refined, European elegant interiors.
Antiqued Cement Tile — A Catalan Farmhouse 1850 Collection - The Checkerboard: Charcoal + Authentic Olde White
Rooted in the handcrafted floor-tile tradition of mid-19th-century Catalonia, the The Checker: Charcoal + Authentic Olde White from the Catalan Farmhouse 1850 collection reimagines the storied checkerboard motif for today’s interiors. Each tile is cast in the time-honored Spanish cement-tile method—hand-forged metal frame, layered pigments, heavy press—and antiqued by hand to reveal a satin patina that ages gracefully. The interplay of rich charcoal and warm “Olde White” creates architectural contrast and quiet sophistication, harmonising effortlessly with reclaimed wood, natural stone, and historic furnishings. Designed for those who favour authenticity over trend, this pattern brings the spirit of Catalonia’s artisan heritage into the heart of a modern home.
Antiqued Checkerboard Flooring for Authentic Period Homes and Historic Restoration
In period homes and historic restorations, the beauty of antiqued checkerboard flooring is heightened by the materials that surround it. The crisp geometry of our Black & White and Beige & Black patterns creates a refined contrast beside the warm grain and tonal depth of our Antiqued French Oak Floors, a pairing long seen in European manor houses and classical interiors. These same checkerboard floors also complement the soft variation and hand-molded patina of our French Reclaimed Terra Cotta Tiles, where aged clay meets balanced stone geometry to create harmony through contrast. Together—marble, limestone, cement tile, oak, and terra cotta—form the essential palette of authentic Old-World design, allowing architects and homeowners to build interiors that feel historically grounded, richly layered, and architecturally true to their European origins.
