clé notes

curious about what obsesses the clé team (other than tile?) all the best in art, film, fashion, TV, books, sounds… and much more.

one of a kind eastern earthenware tile: why it’s so special, why it’s so sought after, and why we don’t sample it.

how to order handmade, artisan clé tile to get the kind of results you want (and deserve).

from broken bits to cement pathways, discover the genius use of tile that has made Antoni Gaudí an architect that continues to us.

in celebration of 17th century maiolica de delft, we continue our exploration of blue and white design, from humble textiles to haute fashion to rarified art.

discover the fascinating history of blue and white design, a classic color pairing that has enthralled the world since ancient times.

brick, that humble material, is becoming an elegant, elevated feature in the work of visionary architects and designers, who are using brick to surprise, move, and connect us with both past and future.

clé’s thoughtfully curated bundles offer a simple way for clients to attain bold tile combinations with a bespoke feel.

part of our whiteworks collection of white tile, casale rustico from fornace brioni + clé is a gloriously handcrafted  white tile from Italy.

go behind the scenes to watch the master artisans at Fornace Brioni make their signature handcrafted terracotta, including their latest collection: casale rustico.