subject: Why Mosaic Patterns are Great on Marble Tables [print this page] The metamorphic rock marble has been continually used since the late 5th century, during the prime of Greek influences and Roman civilizations. After all, marble is not called the "shining stone" for nothing. Marble has been made into innumerable works of art, such as Venus de Milo and even for building the Taj Mahal. In short, marble is a material that has already been established as one of the symbols for high class and refined tastes. That is why if you are thinking of buying a good mosaic table, there is no problem combining that to the old-fashioned, excellent qualities of marble top table as well.
Thinking About Patterns
The marble table is somewhat of a rarity nowadays, compared to the classical sculptures and furniture of old. Not all houses have a Greek, Roman or antique interior decorations, in which marble furniture feel right at home. Despite this fact, the mosaic marble tables can be sufficiently modern to fit in almost any kind of current home design themes, depending on the kind of pattern the mosaic forms. Back in ancient times, mosaic patterns kept in line with the usual designs and forms of that period, which traditionally depicted the older forms of hunting game with spear or bow and arrow. Colors were also more sombre, which completed the old-fashioned, classic look. But in modern times, a few minor changes in mosaic patterns can make that much of a difference. Keeping the mosaic from completely covering the marble table will give it a more minimalistic and sleek look, better conforming to the patterns of urban design. Also, try deviating from the usual motifs taken from natural subjects such as celestial objects, flowers, animals, and so on. With the help of a professional interior decorator, you can modify your marble tables to have abstract shaped mosaic patterns, in colors that would best fit the theme and atmosphere of your own home.
Shapes and Compositions
Marble tables of old value symmetry and structure quite highly, and that led to antique designs following these rules, in design and structure. This is the reason for many ancient marble tables to be shaped in circles, or equal sided shapes like rectangles or squares. For a more sophisticated design that goes against established norms, modern tables can come in the form of irregular shapes. Materials used in making the mosaic pattern can also vary, ranging from glass, metals, ceramics, and even other kinds of stone.
