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Material Guide
Terrazzo Tables & Objects
Terrazzo began as thrift: sixteenth-century Venetian workers set marble offcuts into clay to make floors from waste. Modern terrazzo does the same with cement or resin binders and a controlled aggregate, and the result is one of the few genuinely recycled luxury surfaces.
Origins & Types of Terrazzo
Cement-based terrazzo is heavier, more porous and reads authentically industrial. Resin-based terrazzo is thinner, less porous and available in more saturated colours. Aggregate size decides the look: micro-chip terrazzo reads almost as speckled stone, while large-format chips read graphic and mid-century.
How to Style Terrazzo
Terrazzo is pattern posing as a solid, so treat it as the pattern in the room. Pair it with plain textiles and simple timber, and avoid competing with strong prints. A terrazzo side table or a pedestal introduces colour without adding another object.
Terrazzo Care & Maintenance
Seal cement terrazzo and reseal periodically; both types dislike acidic cleaners. Use pH-neutral soap and warm water, blot spills quickly, and use coasters. Minor scratches in resin terrazzo can be polished; cement terrazzo can be honed by a professional.
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Terrazzo Questions
- Is terrazzo durable?
- Very — it was invented as a floor. Sealing keeps cement-based terrazzo stain-free.
- Does terrazzo stain?
- Unsealed cement terrazzo can. Resin terrazzo is far less porous.
- Is terrazzo a dated look?
- It has cycled continuously since the Renaissance; small-chip terrazzo in neutral tones reads timeless.
- Can terrazzo be repaired?
- Yes, by honing and resealing, or by filling and polishing for chips.
- Is terrazzo sustainable?
- Largely — the aggregate is typically stone waste, though cement binders carry a carbon cost.