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Flooring Collection (#8)

"From grand opera houses to medieval tiles: Exploring the world of flooring" Step into the magnificent Opera House Plan and marvel at its exquisite flooring

Background imageFlooring Collection: Skeleton Mosaic

Skeleton Mosaic
A black and white mosaic of a skeleton, Memento Mori, from a Roman floor in the Vesuvius region. Not definitely from Pompeii. Museo Archaeologico Nazionale, Napoli collection

Background imageFlooring Collection: Empty corridor

Empty corridor
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Long, empty hallway in office building. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageFlooring Collection: Decorative Black And White Pattern On The Flooring Of A Restaurant; Paris, France

Decorative Black And White Pattern On The Flooring Of A Restaurant; Paris, France

Background imageFlooring Collection: Symmetrical Pattern Of Blue Squares

Symmetrical Pattern Of Blue Squares

Background imageFlooring Collection: Looking Down At The Floor Of A Parisian Cafe With Small Square Tiles, Traditional Tables And Stools

Looking Down At The Floor Of A Parisian Cafe With Small Square Tiles, Traditional Tables And Stools, And The Wooden Bar; Paris, France

Background imageFlooring Collection: Great Pyrenees Puppy Lying Down; Winnipeg Manitoba Canada

Great Pyrenees Puppy Lying Down; Winnipeg Manitoba Canada

Background imageFlooring Collection: Steeping, couching and flooring malt, 1886

Steeping, couching and flooring malt, 1886. Beer-making involves malting (germination of barley or other grain). Illustration from Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts, Mechanical and Chemical, Manufactures

Background imageFlooring Collection: Young Spartans Exercising at Sparta

Young Spartans Exercising at Sparta
Illustration of a young Spartans Exercising at Sparta

Background imageFlooring Collection: Roman mosaics at Volubilis

Roman mosaics at Volubilis
Mosaics of Nymphs Bathing.Volubilis is the best preserved archaeological site in Morocco and was declared a Unesco World Heritage site in 1997

Background imageFlooring Collection: Man in underwear lying on the floor in front of a leather sofa

Man in underwear lying on the floor in front of a leather sofa

Background imageFlooring Collection: Shoes of a family, symbolic image for family

Shoes of a family, symbolic image for family

Background imageFlooring Collection: Baby girl (9-12 months) sitting on floor in studio, (B&W)

Baby girl (9-12 months) sitting on floor in studio, (B&W)

Background imageFlooring Collection: Man laying tiles on floor, (B&W)

Man laying tiles on floor, (B&W)

Background imageFlooring Collection: Men fighting around a table

Men fighting around a table
A convivial evening with friends goes all wrong when all the men start fighting each other, on and around the table. From Handley Cross; or, Mr

Background imageFlooring Collection: USA, Texas, Mesquite, Giant Wolf Spider (Hogna carolinensis) in house

USA, Texas, Mesquite, Giant Wolf Spider (Hogna carolinensis) in house

Background imageFlooring Collection: Hole In Floor

Hole In Floor
19th October 1940: A hole in the floor of St Pauls Cathedral, London, after the cathedral was hit in a German bombing raid. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageFlooring Collection: Shopping At Harrods

Shopping At Harrods
27th July 1954: A woman in a fur-trimmed coat pauses to consult the floor guide at Harrods department store in London. (Photo by Chaloner Woods/Getty Images)

Background imageFlooring Collection: The Sperl Saal, dancehall where Johann Strauss Waltzes were played, by Karl Zajicek, watercolor

The Sperl Saal, dancehall where Johann Strauss Waltzes were played, by Karl Zajicek, watercolor
Karl Zajicek (1879-after 1945) Vienna. The Sperl Saal, the dancehall where Johann Strauss Waltzes were played. Watercolor

Background imageFlooring Collection: A mosaic on the floor of the Seaward or Ocean Baths

A mosaic on the floor of the Seaward or Ocean Baths at the ancient Roman city of Sabratha

Background imageFlooring Collection: Mattresses on the floor in a glass sided house in Ibiza

Mattresses on the floor in a glass sided house in Ibiza

Background imageFlooring Collection: House in Grosvenor Road Westminster - The Stoa Looking West. G. and A. Gilbert Scott, Architects

House in Grosvenor Road Westminster - The Stoa Looking West. G. and A. Gilbert Scott, Architects, c1921. 29 Grosvenor Road, Westminster, became The Riviera Dance Club which was one of London

Background imageFlooring Collection: Interior of St Georges Chapel, Windsor, 1843. Artist: J Jackson

Interior of St Georges Chapel, Windsor, 1843. Artist: J Jackson
Interior of St Georges Chapel, Windsor, 1843. An engraving from The Art-Union Scrap Book, Henry G Bohn, London, 1843

Background imageFlooring Collection: The Parquet Planers, 1875. Artist: Gustave Caillebotte

The Parquet Planers, 1875. Artist: Gustave Caillebotte
The Parquet Planers, 1875. From the collection of the Musee d Orsay, Paris, France

Background imageFlooring Collection: Medusa-head mosaic laid over an earlier mosaic, 3rd century

Medusa-head mosaic laid over an earlier mosaic, 3rd century
Medusa-head mosaic laid over an earlier black and white mosaic floor, at Fishbourne Roman palace, 3rd century

Background imageFlooring Collection: aA Boy Lying Fast Asleepa Charles Dickens Engraving

aA Boy Lying Fast Asleepa Charles Dickens Engraving
Engraved Illustrations of The Boy was Lying Fast Asleep, on a Rude Bed Upon the Floora Charles Dickens Engraving from Collieras Unabridged Edition of The Works of Charles Dickens

Background imageFlooring Collection: French furnishing -- corner seating

French furnishing -- corner seating. circa 1850s

Background imageFlooring Collection: The Aurigas mosaic. 4th century. The victoriuos charioteer M

The Aurigas mosaic. 4th century. The victoriuos charioteer Marcianus with his chariot. He carries a palm of triumph in one hand and the whip in the other

Background imageFlooring Collection: Germany. Berlin. German Historical Museum

Germany. Berlin. German Historical Museum. Interior

Background imageFlooring Collection: Roman mosaic. Fish. Ostia Antica. Italy

Roman mosaic. Fish. Ostia Antica. Italy
Roman mosaic. Fish. From the Forum of the Corporations or Piazza delle Corporazione. Ostia Antica. Italy

Background imageFlooring Collection: Roman mosaic. Boat. Ostia Antica. Italy

Roman mosaic. Boat. Ostia Antica. Italy
Roman mosaic. Commercial boat. From the Forum of the Corporations or Piazza delle Corporazione. Ostia Antica. Italy

Background imageFlooring Collection: Flooring the Barley

Flooring the Barley
Flooring the barley for the malting process. Date: circa 1850

Background imageFlooring Collection: Cultivation of beer

Cultivation of beer. Steeping, couching and flooring malt Date: 1830s

Background imageFlooring Collection: The Senlac Marble Lavatory (Wash Basin) Suite

The Senlac Marble Lavatory (Wash Basin) Suite in Dove Tigrato, Veneto Crocicohio or Cippolino Versilla. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageFlooring Collection: The Classic Marble Lavatory (Wash Basin) Suite

The Classic Marble Lavatory (Wash Basin) Suite
The Classic Marble Lavatory (Wash Basin / sink) Suite in Breche Violetta Rose Aurore Date: circa 1920s

Background imageFlooring Collection: Tokay GECKO - on wooden flooring

Tokay GECKO - on wooden flooring (Gekko gekko ). Bali, Indonesia

Background imageFlooring Collection: Main hall at Baden Powell House, London

Main hall at Baden Powell House, London
The main hall at Baden Powell House, Queens Gate, South Kensington, London. The building was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1961. Date: circa 1960s

Background imageFlooring Collection: Keep Fit Exercises

Keep Fit Exercises
Three women standing in front of a mirror doing keep fit stretching excercises. Date: early 1930s

Background imageFlooring Collection: Turkish bath

Turkish bath
Illustration of a Turkish bath

Background imageFlooring Collection: Street lights in town

Street lights in town
Antique illustration of a town at night

Background imageFlooring Collection: Old Roman mill

Old Roman mill
Illustration of a old Roman mill

Background imageFlooring Collection: A Childs First Steps

A Childs First Steps
An infant, with help from his father, walks across the floor towards his mother while his brothers and sisters watch, mid 1800s. (Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageFlooring Collection: The Dragon

The Dragon
A sea creature witth a long tentacle tail and large mouth chases a number of smaller creatures acrosse the ocean floor, engraved by Brevieres from an illustration by French artist

Background imageFlooring Collection: Childs cluttered bedroom

Childs cluttered bedroom

Background imageFlooring Collection: Illustration of orange butterflies perching on flowers on forest floor

Illustration of orange butterflies perching on flowers on forest floor

Background imageFlooring Collection: Illustration of cross section of house showing insulation on floors and windows

Illustration of cross section of house showing insulation on floors and windows

Background imageFlooring Collection: Cartoon of baby crawling on floor using sense of smell for guidance

Cartoon of baby crawling on floor using sense of smell for guidance

Background imageFlooring Collection: Digital illustration of pictures laid out on floor before attaching to wall

Digital illustration of pictures laid out on floor before attaching to wall

Background imageFlooring Collection: Digital illustration of reverse scribing on paper template at base of toilet using pencil

Digital illustration of reverse scribing on paper template at base of toilet using pencil and wood block




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"From grand opera houses to medieval tiles: Exploring the world of flooring" Step into the magnificent Opera House Plan and marvel at its exquisite flooring, a testament to architectural beauty. Dive into the refreshing waters of Canberra's swimming pool, where every step on its carefully chosen flooring feels like a luxurious treat. Transport yourself back in time as you walk upon the ancient Medieval tiles of Cleeve Abbey, a treasure owned by English Heritage in Somerset, England. Discover the intricate mosaics adorning The Alhambra in Granada, Spain; each tile telling a story that captivates your imagination. A Great Dane stands proudly against a chequered background, showcasing how even our furry friends appreciate stylish and durable flooring choices. Immerse yourself in an underwater wonderland with marine plants, leaves, seaweed, and coral-inspired flooring designs that bring nature indoors. Marvel at the detailed mosaic floor found within Basilica San Vitale in Ravenna, Italy—a true masterpiece that reflects centuries of craftsmanship. Travel through time with an antique illustration depicting Casa Santi—the birthplace of Raffello Sanzio—in Urbino, Italy. Its charming floors hold historical significance. Witness resilience as No. 2 (Battle) War Hospital's sturdy floors bear witness to countless stories of bravery and healing during times of conflict in Reading, Berkshire. Explore different areas of wooden floors through a captivating digital illustration featuring insets showcasing sanders and attachments for maintenance perfection. Visit Harborne Bus Depot in south-west Birmingham—where efficient transportation meets functional yet attractive flooring solutions designed for heavy foot traffic. Experience elegance with Tilo-Leum Advertisement's innovative approach to contemporary floor designs that effortlessly combine style and practicality.