What are encaustic floor tiles?

Encaustic floor tiles are ceramic tiles that are patterned with different colors of clay rather than different glazes. While most encaustic floor tiles are made up of two colors, they can be made up of as many as six colors.

Encaustic Tile

Medieval Tile

English Tile

Reclaimed Cement Tile

19th Century Antique Tiles

Reclaimed Minton Hollins & Co. Victoria and Albert Museum Crown Tile

$1,884

H 5.99 in W 5.99 in D 0.48 in

Reclaimed Minton Hollins & Co. Victoria and Albert Museum Crown Tile

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Michael Hollins. The ‘Minton & Co.’ name was dedicated to encaustic and inlaid tiles while the ‘Minton

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Flooring

Materials

Clay

A Reclaimed Tile Panel or Splashback 120 x 40cm

$1,199

H 47.25 in W 15.75 in D 1.58 in

A Reclaimed Tile Panel or Splashback 120 x 40cm

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A reclaimed encaustic floor tile or Splashback panel measuring 120 x 40 cm consisting of 12 tiles.

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Flooring

Materials

Cement

Reclaimed Minton Hollins & Co. Victoria and Albert Museum Lion Tile

$1,884

H 5.99 in W 5.99 in D 0.48 in

Reclaimed Minton Hollins & Co. Victoria and Albert Museum Lion Tile

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A reclaimed Minton Hollins & Co. Victoria and Albert Museum Tile. This unique hexagonal tile was

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Flooring

Materials

Clay

Reclaimed Minton Hollins & Co. Victoria and Albert Museum Unicorn Tile

$1,884

H 5.99 in W 5.99 in D 0.48 in

Reclaimed Minton Hollins & Co. Victoria and Albert Museum Unicorn Tile

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

partnership with Michael Hollins. The ‘Minton & Co.’ name was dedicated to encaustic and inlaid tiles while

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Flooring

Materials

Clay

Pair of Antique Copeland Framed Tiles of Classical Scenes

$2,570

H 17.52 in W 9.45 in D 0.99 in

Pair of Antique Copeland Framed Tiles of Classical Scenes

By Copeland

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

& Garrett made encaustic decorative and floor tiles, copying medieval designs but not using traditional

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

Minton & Co 6-Inch Tile Handpainted with Leopard & Deer

$1,473

H 6.11 in W 6.11 in D 0.4 in

Minton & Co 6-Inch Tile Handpainted with Leopard & Deer

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

encaustic and inlaid tiles while the ‘Minton, Hollins & Co.’ partnership was for printed, painted or

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Mounted Objects

Materials

Clay, Porcelain

Cement Shades of Grey Reclaimed Floor or Wall Tiles

$7,203

H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 0.79 in

Cement Shades of Grey Reclaimed Floor or Wall Tiles

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A batch of 351 reclaimed encaustic cement floor tiles. These tiles will cover 14m2 or 151 sq ft

Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Flooring

Materials

Cement

Reclaimed Cement Patterned Floor or Wall Tiles 3 m2 (32 sq ft)

$2,124

H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 0.79 in

Reclaimed Cement Patterned Floor or Wall Tiles 3 m2 (32 sq ft)

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A batch of 76 reclaimed encaustic cement floor tiles in three different shades of cream creating a

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Flooring

Materials

Cement

Reclaimed Green Marble Effect Cement Floor Tiles 11.4 m2 (122 sq ft)

$6,025

H 9.85 in W 9.85 in D 0.79 in

Reclaimed Green Marble Effect Cement Floor Tiles 11.4 m2 (122 sq ft)

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A batch of 181 reclaimed encaustic cement floor tiles featuring a pale green marble effect finish

Category

Early 20th Century Flooring

Materials

Cement

Reclaimed Shades of Blue Cement Floor Tiles 13.2 m2 (142 sq ft)

$7,251

H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 0.71 in

Reclaimed Shades of Blue Cement Floor Tiles 13.2 m2 (142 sq ft)

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A batch of 330 reclaimed encaustic cement floor tiles in shades of blue, ranging from very pale to

Category

20th Century Flooring

Materials

Cement

Reclaimed Shades of Purple & Pink Cement Floor or Wall Tiles 8.4 m2 (90 ft2)

$4,592

H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 0.79 in

Reclaimed Shades of Purple & Pink Cement Floor or Wall Tiles 8.4 m2 (90 ft2)

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A batch of 210 reclaimed encaustic cement floor tiles in shades of purple and pink, ranging from

Category

20th Century Flooring

Materials

Cement

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Encaustic Tile For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the encaustic tile you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of cast stone, cement and stone, every encaustic tile was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer encaustic tile, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right encaustic tile, those designed in Rococo, Arts and Crafts and Folk Art styles are of considerable interest. A well-made encaustic tile has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by American Encaustic Tiling Co., Minton and Berber Tribes of Morocco are consistently popular.

How Much is a Encaustic Tile?

A encaustic tile can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $500, while the lowest priced sells for $15 and the highest can go for as much as $8,505.