Rectangular Tiles
White rectangular tiles became popular around year 1900. The tiles suit perfect above the sink or on the bathroom walls and should be mounted like bricks, i.e. with a semi-flattened displacement over respectively below a set tile. This type of tiles are often called Metro tiles, subway or underground half-tile, since it was used in Le Metro in Paris as well as in the subway in New York and London.
Rectangular Tiles in Different Variants
Our rectangular tiles come in several variations – both beveled and non-beveled, and in different colors. Beveled tiles are often called metro half tile, named after their use in the Paris Metro system (Le Métro). The non-beveled version is associated with the New York Subway and is therefore called subway half tile. Choose the look you want to create in your home and complement it with a matching dado tile, skirting tile, or another decorative tile trim.
Metro Tiles at Sekelskifte
When you buy metro tiles from Sekelskifte, either online or in our Stockholm store, you get access to a wide range of classic tiles. Our collection includes everything you need to achieve an authentic turn-of-the-century style in your home.