Encaustic tile makers, Bert & May arrive in NYC with two new tile ranges: Marbled and Striped
Bert & May, creators of handmade artisan tiles, has had a busy ten years, and 2023 is no exception. “But even with all the collaborations, launches, and growth, our core values and authentic look remain at the heart of what we do.” This bathroom makes use of every width of the Bert & May Striped tile range (seen here in Rhubarb). A kitchen showcasing the wide, midi, and skinny Striped tile in Bassoon. Part of Bert & May’s collection of encaustic tiles, the Striped collection is handmade in the brand’s factory in Spain by fourth-generation artisans. The Striped tiles can be made to order in any color from Bert & May’s palette of over 40 colors, each crafted from natural pigments for a soft, chalky appearance. Striped can be laid in uniform lines but can also be mixed and matched or tessellated in irregular formations. In direct contrast to the ordered geometry of the Striped collection is Marbled, an organic design which looks effortless but has historically been a difficult finish to achieve with encaustic tiles. The Marbled range is available in four colorways: Marigold, Livid, Iris, and Azure. Nel Theakston, designer at Bert & May’s Chelsea studio, says, “The dream would be to see these on a kitchen floor with natural wood or stainless steel cabinet fronts. Marbled can also be combined with our plain tiles to create a checkerboard design with a bit of texture for a design that feels inspiring and unexpected.” Bert & May’s Marbled tiles in Marigold. Bert & May’s Marbled tiles in Azure. Bert & May’s Marbled tiles in Livid.