Description
Bold, architectural, and unmistakably luxurious, the Obsidian Elara Checkerboard Marble Tile reimagines the timeless checkerboard floor and wall pattern through the beauty of natural stone. Crafted from a striking combination of Obsidian Black Marble and classic Carrara Marble, Elara pairs dramatic black stone with luminous white marble to create a sophisticated high-contrast design rooted in European interiors yet perfectly suited for contemporary spaces.
The richness of the Obsidian marble with its expressive white veining and naturally occurring movement creates a dramatic counterpoint to Carrara's softer white ground and delicate gray veining. Together, the two marbles transform the familiar black-and-white checkerboard into something more organic, dimensional, and elevated.
Available in 4" x 4", 6" x 6", and 8" x 8", the Elara pattern allows designers to tailor the scale of the checkerboard to the architecture of the room, from intimate powder rooms and entryways to expansive kitchens and statement floors.
The Elara Checkerboard Collection
The beauty of Elara extends beyond classic black and white. The collection is available with three signature Maison Lang marble colorways paired with Carrara Marble:
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Obsidian Elara — Obsidian Black Marble + Carrara Marble
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Viridian Elara — rich emerald green Viridian Marble + Carrara Marble
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Garnet Elara — deep burgundy Garnet Marble + Carrara Marble
Each colorway creates an entirely different atmosphere while preserving the collection's signature checkerboard geometry.
Why You'll Love Obsidian Elara
Crafted entirely from genuine natural marble, Obsidian Elara offers the character and individuality that manufactured surfaces simply cannot reproduce. No two pieces are exactly alike. Variations in veining, tone, movement, and mineral markings become part of the finished composition, giving every installation a bespoke quality.
The checkerboard format is especially striking when installed on the diagonal, creating the elegant diamond effect shown here. It can also be installed in a traditional straight-set checkerboard configuration for a more structured architectural appearance.
Designed for Statement Interiors
Obsidian Elara Checkerboard Marble Tile is an exceptional choice for luxury residential and boutique commercial interiors, including kitchen floors, bathroom floors, powder rooms, foyers, entryways, mudrooms, dressing rooms, fireplace surrounds, feature walls, bars, hospitality spaces, and other statement installations.
Pair it with warm brass or unlacquered brass fixtures for a glamorous European-inspired interior, polished nickel for timeless refinement, or dark cabinetry and richly stained woods for a moodier, more dramatic aesthetic.
Available Sizes
4" x 4" • 6" x 6" • 8" x 8"
Because Elara is created using two contrasting natural marbles, the selected size dramatically influences the final look. Smaller formats produce a more intricate visual rhythm, while the larger 8" x 8" format creates a bold, architectural checkerboard statement.
Material: Natural Marble
Primary Stones: Obsidian Black Marble + Carrara Marble
Pattern: Two-Tone Checkerboard / Diamond Checkerboard
Available Colorways: Obsidian + Carrara • Viridian + Carrara • Garnet + Carrara
Style: European Classic • Art Deco • Traditional • Transitional • Contemporary Luxury • Parisian-Inspired
Type: MARBLE
Origin: IMPORTED
Edge: RECTIFIED
Thickness: 0.29"
Shade Variation: V4
Surface Abrasion: PEI I
Traffic Rating: HEAVY TRAFFIC
DCoF: 0.42
Water Absorption: 3
Stain Resistance: CLASS 4
Frost Resistance: NO
Environment: INTERIOR WALL, KITCHEN WALL, BATHROOM WALL, SHOWER WALL,
Installation Instructions:
