{"product_id":"reclaimed-french-terra-cotta-hexagon-floor-tiles-bonnieux-provence","title":"Reclaimed French Terra Cotta Tile Hexagon – Bonnieux Pottery Studio, Provence - PA 315","description":"\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReclaimed French Terra Cotta Hexagon Flooring with Provençal Terre Mêlée Marbled Clay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalvaged from a traditional pottery studio in Bonnieux, a historic village in the Luberon region of Provence, France, this exceptional collection of authentic antique reclaimed French terra cotta hexagon floor tiles reflects the rich ceramic heritage of southern France.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinguished by a warm, sunbaked palette of burnt orange, apricot, salmon-orange, peach, golden ochre, soft ivory, and muted terracotta, these authentic antique French terra cotta hexagon tiles reveal the remarkable depth, natural variation, and enduring beauty of traditional Provençal ceramic craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Provençal Terre Mêlée – Marbled Clay Craftsmanship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmong the most distinctive features of this reclaimed terra cotta flooring are the beautifully marbled tiles created through \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eterre mêlée\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a traditional ceramic technique historically associated with the pottery-making region of Apt in Provence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis technique involves combining differently colored natural clays without fully blending them, producing organic ribbons, flowing veins, and swirling patterns that extend through the ceramic body rather than remaining on the surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelect tiles display remarkable movements of creamy ivory, peach, warm orange, and terracotta, creating naturally marbled compositions that distinguish this collection from conventional reclaimed French terra cotta flooring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic Antique Reclaimed French Hexagon Flooring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach antique hexagonal tile possesses its own variations in coloration, surface texture, mineral markings, and naturally weathered patina. Together, the tiles form a richly nuanced floor with the warmth, depth, and irregular beauty characteristic of historic Provençal interiors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe interplay of orange-rich earthen tones and lighter ivory tiles creates a balanced, organic composition particularly suited to French country kitchens, historic farmhouse renovations, Mediterranean-inspired interiors, and refined contemporary European architecture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike newly manufactured terra cotta flooring, these authentic antique French hexagon tiles preserve the original craftsmanship, naturally aged surfaces, and distinctive terre mêlée clay marbling of their Provençal origins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eBonnieux, Provence, France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6 5\/8\" × 7 3\/4\" × 1 1\/8\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor Palette:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Burnt orange, apricot, salmon-orange, peach, golden ochre, warm terracotta, and soft ivory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 105 square feet – limited reclaimed lot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistoric Decorative Materials specializes in authentic reclaimed French terra cotta tiles, French limestone flooring, Belgian bluestone, Delft tiles and antiqued French oak flooring for distinguished residential and architectural projects throughout the United States and Canada.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended Sealer after Installation: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pavehdm.com\/products\/akemi-stone-impregnation?variant=33704752010\" title=\"Sealer for French Reclaimed Terra Cotta Tiles, French Limestone, Belgian Bluestone Flooring\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(184, 119, 15);\"\u003eAkemi Stone Impregnation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for French Reclaimed Terra Cotta Tile Flooring \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCleaning and Maintenance:  Vacuum, then clean with \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(184, 119, 15);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pavehdm.com\/collections\/care-and-maintenance-for-french-limestone-belgian-bluestone-and-french-oak-floors\/products\/marius-fabre-savon-noir\" title=\"Disinfect and Enhance Patina with Savon Noir for Antique French Limestone, Antique Belgian Bluestone and French Reclaimed Terra Cotta Tile Flooring\" style=\"color: rgb(184, 119, 15);\"\u003eBlack Soap (Savon Noir)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to disinfect, maintain, protect and enhance patina.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Historic Decorative Materials, a division of Pavé Tile, Wood \u0026 Stone, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"In-Stock Lot: 105 SF","offer_id":67823336849707,"sku":null,"price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/4289\/files\/Reclaimed-French-terra-cotta-tiles-pottery-studio-315-HP.jpg?v=1792521031","url":"https:\/\/pavehdm.com\/products\/reclaimed-french-terra-cotta-hexagon-floor-tiles-bonnieux-provence","provider":"Historic Decorative Materials, a division of Pavé Tile, Wood \u0026 Stone, Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}