Short Description
A handcrafted ceramic surface composed of cylindrical modules curated from soft stone, travertine and mineral-inspired tones. Swirling marbled veining, warm earth colours and subtle tonal transitions create a surface that recalls sedimentary stone formations while retaining the individuality and warmth of ceramic craft.
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Product Description
Travertine Vein Cylinders (X6V3F7-WS) is a handcrafted ceramic surface produced by the VLVLK Team.
Constructed from elongated cylindrical modules, the surface combines smooth glazed elements, marbled ceramic blends and natural clay expressions into a richly textured architectural field. The composition draws inspiration from travertine, limestone, sandstone and geological strata, translating these references into a contemporary ceramic language.
The field is intentionally material-led.
Rather than relying on graphic patterning, variation emerges through clay blending, marbling, glaze movement and the interaction between matte and glossy surfaces. Individual modules reveal unique veining, mineral swirls and tonal transitions, while the assembled field reads as a cohesive composition of warm stone-like colour.
The cylindrical profile introduces changing shadow conditions throughout the day, adding depth and movement to the installation as light interacts with the rounded surfaces.
The resulting field is particularly suited to environments where warmth, tactility and material richness are desired.
Suitable for residential, hospitality and commercial environments including walls, floors, wet areas, ponds and pools.
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Surface Classification
Host
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Wall
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Floor
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Wet Area
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Pond
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Pool
System
Primary Field Read
Secondary Field Read
Primary Chroma
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Travertine Beige
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Warm Sand
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Mineral Cream
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Earth Brown
Surface Character
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Warm
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Geological
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Tactile
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Architectural
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Organic
Material Behaviour
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Specification
Code: X6V3F7-WS
Artist: VLVLK Team
Designer: VLVLK Team
Unit: 1 m²
Sold: Per square metre
Approximate Tile Size: L(178–181) × W(37–39) × H(16–18) mm
Coverage: 149 pieces per m²
Weight: 26.075 kg/m²
Colour Detail: Travertine Vein Blend
Decorative Process: Clay Marbling and Hand Curated Blending
Applications
Can be Used in Multi-Part Assembly: Yes
Can be Bulked With: TBC
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Installation
This surface has been curated to honour the individuality of each piece.
Please refer to the installation images provided to guide orientation, tonal distribution and overall composition. These reference layouts communicate the intended balance of variation, rhythm and material expression developed by the studio.
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Product Note
You will receive the same or a closely related blend to the images shown.
As part of the Wabi-Sabi Edition, each production batch retains controlled variation and may be further customised through bespoke colour, blend and field curation upon request.
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Availability
OTR (Off-the-Rack) Stock
Availability depends on the component with the lowest available stock quantity.
Custom and bespoke enquiries based on this field are welcomed.
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Visualisation Note
Project visualisations may include digitally generated environments used to explore spatial possibilities.
While the surrounding setting may be conceptual, the ceramic surface itself is an authentic VLVLK material system designed and produced within our studio.
These visualisations are intended to assist with understanding potential interactions between material, light and architecture. They should be interpreted as exploratory studies rather than fixed installation specifications.
Final outcomes are influenced by project-specific curation, layout decisions, lighting conditions and installation context.
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Wabi-Sabi Edition
This surface belongs to the VLVLK Wabi-Sabi Edition.
The edition embraces controlled variation as an essential component of ceramic authorship. Rather than pursuing industrial uniformity, it celebrates the nuanced differences that emerge through clay blending, glazing and firing.
Pieces may exhibit:
• Tonal variation
• Marbled veining patterns
• Surface movement
• Crazing patterns
• Subtle dimensional variation
• Minor bowing or deformation
• Irregular shade transitions
• Authored variation across the field
These characteristics contribute to the visual depth, individuality and architectural presence of the installed surface.
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Light & Shadow
The interaction between relief, glaze and changing light conditions forms an important part of the field experience.
The cylindrical geometry creates alternating highlights and shadows throughout the day, enhancing the perception of depth and reinforcing the geological character of the surface. As illumination changes, the field continues to evolve, rewarding both close inspection and architectural-scale viewing.
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Controlled Variability
Each piece is individually influenced by clay body blending, glaze application and firing behaviour. Variations in tone, veining, density, surface character and material response are expected and form part of the intended field condition.
These variations should be interpreted as authored characteristics of the work rather than manufacturing defects.
