Volcanicus Fiorellino

Flowers inlaid into a rustic, rugged and interlocking Roman volcanic background

The unmistakable pitting of Pummice and the pronounced granulation of Magma erupted millions of years ago, this unique type of flooring is further enhanced by the inlaying of Medieval flowers into its base. Its texture and finish is totally unique.

Inspired from floors seen in Medieval Churches and Ruins within, and around, Ancient Rome.

Part of De Ferranti's Pavimenti Collection.

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Product Specifications:

Bespoke: Yes
Finishes: Antiqued, Custom, Hand Finished, Handcut, Handmade, Inlaid, Interlocking, Patinated, Seamless

Product Applications:

Bathrooms
External use - warm climate
Flooring
Internal use
Kitchens
Leisure
Residential
Restaurants
Swimming Pool
Tabletops
Walling

More about Opus-Sectile / Cotto & Stone:

Floors made in Stone, in Terracotta, interlocked and weaved, meticulously placed into creative ensembles

Instead of being made up from small tesserae, Opus Sectile uses larger, specially-shaped elements in stone or tile. These are fitted together to create inlaid patterns or pictures on walls and floors.

Earliest examples of Opus Sectile work come from Ancient Egypt and Asia Minor. It reached an artistic height in Rome, from 4th- 6th Century, often used to create heroic images such as the chariot depicted in the basilica of the Roman Consul Junius Bassus..

Roman high fashion moved on and Opus Sectile moved East, becoming a feature of ornate Byzantine churches. It was not forgotten in Europe though, and by 12th Century, Opus Sectile techniques had become part of the vast repertoire of mosaic skills used by the Roman Cosmati family. Today, it is still practised by a very few specialist craftsman.