Terrazzo-Inspired Designs

Terrazzo as we know it is said to have originated in the 1500s when Italian marble workers looked for a way to use up offcuts. This composite material is made up of chips of marble, glass, granite, quartz, or other suitable materials, scattered and bonded together, then polished. With the rise of digital print we’ve seen many material variations and patterns inspired by it. Here are some of our favourite designs that feature more than a nod to this sought-after technique.

   
Pictured above: Terrazzo Rug by Calligaris

With a name that hails directly from its inspiration is the Terrazzo Rug by Calligaris, which features a pattern in brick and stone tones echoing the organic shapes found in Terrazzo itself. Available in a selection of sizes to suit your space.

   
Pictured above: Dix Table and Kangoo Side Table by Connubia Calligaris

Direct references are also found on the Kangoo Side Table and Dix Table by Connubia Calligaris in Terrazzo-print melamine, which has a white background decorated with 'chips' of stone and graphite. The Dix features a distinctive ten-sided polygon base that tapers upwards and supports a circular top. The nest-able Kangoo has a retro and playful influence, featuring a round bar base and a slightly smaller tabletop connected by a single slender stem, in a truly enjoyable design. 

   
Pictured above: Terminal Keramik Console Table and Billy Keramik Coffee Table by Cattelan Italia

For an elegant and sleek Terrazzo-inspired ceramic, the Terminal Keramik Premium Console Table by Cattelan Italia and the Billy Keramik Coffee Table by Cattelan Italia both come in Zefiro, a finish that captures the heart of Terrazzo with a modern twist, in a print reminiscent of beautiful slices of agate in contrasting tones.

   
Pictured above: Duel Table and Eco Stone finish by Connubia Calligaris

Lastly the Duel Table by Connubia Calligaris showcases their Eco Stone finish, a composite of recycled fibreglass and fibre-based materials. This sits atop a statement base of interlocking tubular legs in a criss cross arrangement. 

Terrazzo is on the rise and fun to explore — why not bring a little of this popular composite into your own space?