From Ancient Grecian pottery to Roman mosaic floors to the Queen’s staircase at the Palace of Versailles, the simple, elegant checkerboard pattern has withstood the test of time. Now available in a beautiful combination of Odessa Black Belgian bluestone, Bardiglio Imperiale and Bianco Carrara marbles. Artistic Tile’s Estate Collection has a slightly antiqued and undulated surface with soft, hand-chiseled or straight edges.