Pique Assiette on the fireplace. Interior design by Tom Scheerer

If you are going to walk the walk, you should talk the talk.

What is pique assiette?

PIQUE ASSIETTE:

A type of mosaic that is distinguished by its use of broken ceramics--such as dishes cups and tiles-- in the design.

Large Scale

Pique assiette used on a large scale has a mesmerizing effect. Antoni Gaudi and Josep Maria Jujol's Parc Guell is one of the most famous examples of the mosaic.

Fountain in Parc Guell with Pique Assiette

Maison Picassiette, in Chartres, France is another well known example of the mosaic. Back in the 1930's, Raymond Edouard Isadore covered his entire house, inside and out, plus his garden with broken ceramics. Now, it's a tourist attraction.

Smaller art objects

Broken ceramics are interesting medium for smaller objects as well.

Pique assiette dress Dress by Li Xiaofeng. Love the plate hemline

Pique Assiette by Elsbeth's Mosiacs."I am all ears" by Elsbeth's Mosaics Adore the cup handle ears. — Pique Assiette by Elsbeth's Mosiacs."I am all ears" by Elsbeth's Mosaics
Adore the cup handle ears.

PIque assiette violin by artist Melissa Miller

DIYers take note: pique assiette is said to be a very manageable project. There are lots of You Tubes and project instructions found on the web (google"diy pique assiette").

Photo credits: Tom Scheerer image from his book, Tom Scheerer Decorates by Mimi Reed, photographs by Francesco Lagnese. Etsy Parc Guell Parc Guell fountain. Maison Piqassiette collage: here. here and here . Dress. Head.Bathroom instrument

DESIGN DICTIONARY: Pique Assiette

What is pique assiette?

Large Scale

Smaller art objects