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Provenance: Southwest France - FOB West Hatfield, MA
Shape and Dimensions: 10 5/8" x 10 5/8" Octagon + 4 3/8" x 4 3/8" Cabochon x 3/4" thick
In-Stock: 2158 SF
An historic checkerboard stone floor that has graced Europe’s most refined interiors for centuries. From French châteaux and Parisian townhouses to English Georgian manor homes, black and beige checkerboard flooring is a cornerstone of classical architecture—celebrated for its graphic clarity, perfect proportion, and enduring visual order. Our Antiqued Black & Beige Checkerboard Flooring continues this legacy through materials and craftsmanship rooted in authentic French stone traditions.
Sourced from the southwest of France, this timeless pairing of warm beige limestone and deep black ardoise stone offers contrast that is bold yet inherently balanced—an equilibrium long mastered within French interior architecture. The antiqued limestone and ardoise tiles are hand-finished with softly worn edges and subtle surface variation, creating a floor that feels gently aged rather than manufactured. This nuanced patina allows the installation to appear established, grounded, and historically correct from the moment it is laid.
Each checkerboard square engages in a quiet dialogue between light and dark, warmth and depth. The natural variation within the French limestone brings softness and movement, while the ardoise stone introduces richness and structure. Together, they form a rhythmic composition that has defined European floors for generations—architectural, restrained, and effortlessly elegant.
This antiqued black and beige checkerboard floor pairs beautifully with antiqued French oak flooring, allowing stone and wood to work in harmony throughout the home. The result is a floor that anchors interiors with authenticity and craftsmanship—timeless in pattern, refined in material, and enduring in its architectural presence.
Recommended Sealer after Installation: Akemi Stain Repellent Nano Effect for French Limestone and Belgian Bluestone Flooring
Cleaning and Maintenance: Vacuum, then clean with Black Soap (Savon Noir) to disinfect, maintain, protect and enhance patina.
