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.Link:
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- See all my tile research in the Bathroom Help / Tile Ideas and Help category here.
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Roberta says
SO cool! Is the Rose the same color as my family refers to as “Pomona Pink”??
Cindy Friday says
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.
Allison says
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
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.
Sandy chartreuse says
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.
Amanda says
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
Contact the company re specifications, Amanda… you are asking the right question though!