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Heritage Tile introduces three sculptural tile designs inspired by Saul Bass’ 1960s Pomona Tile

Pam Kueber - October 23, 2017, Updated: June 9, 2021

Heritage Tile has just introduced three designs of sculptural tile inspired the Saul Bass’s 1960s designs for Pomona Tile. Also known as dimensional tile, or bas relief tile, due to the three-dimensional quality of the molding, these tiles are suited to true midcentury modern design (not so much midcentury modest.) These tiles could look particularly smashing around a fireplace or feature wall, where they can make an artistic statement all their own. Thanks to reader Brandi for this tip!

The company told me that the glaze palette is inspired by the bright, iconic color palette of Fiestaware, and the softer hues found in Formica’s boomerang countertops. Retail price is $26 s.f.
 
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  1. Amanda says

    November 3, 2017 at 1:30 pm

    Do you know if the field tiles would be suitable for shower floor applications? I’m assuming since all the pictures show them only on walls and surrounds that they are not.
    I need to replace my powder blue stall shower floor and want to match the original surround, but have not found anything suitable. These look like they may be a match.

    • Pam Kueber says

      November 3, 2017 at 4:25 pm

      Contact the company re specifications, Amanda… you are asking the right question though!

  2. Sandy chartreuse says

    October 29, 2017 at 6:20 pm

    Ooh, I really love these! I love the simple patterns and the dimensionality of them… adds so much intriguing style. I especially love the circles and the middle triangles design. What an awesome kitchen backsplash these would make! I would love to see examples of how people have used these.

  3. Allison says

    October 24, 2017 at 11:20 pm

    I ordered a sample, but sadly there are no plain field tiles to match the sculptured ones.

    I don’t know how difficult it would be to find a field tile that would work with these; certainly hard to match glazes. 🙁

    • Kathy in S says

      October 25, 2017 at 1:02 am

      It appears that the 4 1/4 x 4 1/4 field tiles are available in the same colors:

      https://subwaytile.com/products/field-tile-and-liners-65/standard-field/4-1-4-x-4-1-4-field-tile-50194.html

      The color names were missing the word “satin” so I strongly recommend confirming the match with a sample.

  4. Cindy Friday says

    October 23, 2017 at 10:31 pm

    So cool and answers my question about my former 1959 home in Riverside CA. I had the green star tile — but in a creamy white — in my shower in random placement with a matching 4by4s. Now I know where it came from! These are quite pretty.

  5. Roberta says

    October 23, 2017 at 9:30 pm

    SO cool! Is the Rose the same color as my family refers to as “Pomona Pink”??

  6. Allison says

    October 23, 2017 at 5:52 pm

    How cool! I was recently bemoaning the fact that the Pomona sculptured tile were no more.

    Check vintage magazine advertising for how these were used; relatively few, sometimes randomly rather than as field tile. Fabulous effects.

    Now, trying to figure out where I could use some of these diamonds in aqua without it seeming out of place in my modest 1940s beach cottage…

    • Nancy says

      October 23, 2017 at 8:33 pm

      Maybe in a fireplace surround, or an outdoor planter?

    • Pam Kueber says

      October 24, 2017 at 9:37 am

      Yes, you are right: Often randomly mixed with field tiles of the same color!

  7. Brooke says

    October 23, 2017 at 1:44 pm

    These are amazing! $26sqft ($35CAN) isn’t too bad compared to other tile companies that have retro style tiles – Heath, Fireclay, Modwalls ($50+ CAN) . These would be perfect for my bathroom renovation as a sink backsplash or tile accent in a shower niche. Must have them!

  8. Kate says

    October 23, 2017 at 1:07 pm

    Ohhhhh I want all of these!

    • Pam Kueber says

      October 23, 2017 at 3:44 pm

      Katiedoodle!

  9. scs3000 says

    October 23, 2017 at 12:42 pm

    Wow, very cool! Any idea on pricing?

    • Pam Kueber says

      October 23, 2017 at 3:44 pm

      It’s in the story but I know it’s easy to miss — $26 s/f

      • scs3000 says

        October 23, 2017 at 4:56 pm

        Aw shucks, I went right past it. Thanks, Pam.

  10. Dan says

    October 23, 2017 at 8:10 am

    Aren’t these fabulous! And just a few, strategically placed, would have a terrific effect. Can’t wait to see a few projects using these.

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