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Mosaic is an art form which uses small pieces of materials placed together to create a unified whole. The materials commonly used are glass, ceramic, marble, pebble, mirror, shells and china.

The term for each piece of material is Tessera (plural: tesserae). The term for the spaces in between where the grout goes is the Interstices. Andamento is the word used to describe the movement and flow of Tesserae. The 'opus', the Latin for ‘work’, is the way in which the pieces are cut and placed varies and is known.

• Opus Tessellatum: Tesserae laid in regular straight lines like bricks.
• Opus Regulatum: Vertical and horizontal lines in regular grid.
• Opus Vermiculatum: Flowing lines of tesserae wriggling over the surface.
• Opus Musivum: Vermiculatum used totally over image and background.
• Opus Palladianum: Irregular fitting shapes like crazy paving.

Mosaic patio furniture tops are not only decorative and beautiful, they are very functional and durable.

Choose a mosaic patio furniture set that meets your style today.