In 2025, Tonalite celebrates 50 years of colour and research by introducing Cerchio, a collection that is not just a tile, but a true design module conceived for architects and interior designers.
Developed in collaboration with ARX | Architettura, Cerchio marks the beginning of a creative journey that explores geometry as a design language, starting from the most essential and universal form: the circle.
A new way to shape space
Cerchio consists of a 15×15 cm glazed ceramic tile, into which a 10 cm ceramic disc is inserted. The disc is waterjet-cut with precision, slightly overlapping the tile, concealing the joint and creating a natural three-dimensional effect. The surface becomes volume, rhythm and architectural expression.
Material, colour, finish
Made of glazed ceramic, Cerchio is available in a selection of coordinated colours, with both glossy and matt finishes. It is not a decorative tile to be read in a single way: it can be installed tone-on-tone or in contrast, combined with plain 15×15 tiles, used to create boiserie effects, graphic bands, modular textures or focal compositions.
No fixed pattern exists—only the designer’s interpretation.
Applications and atmospheres
Designed for wall coverings, Cerchio is suitable for bathrooms, kitchens, restaurants, boutiques, retail and hospitality spaces. In these environments it does more than cover a wall: it helps define the identity of a space. Its subtle three-dimensionality—given by the shadow cast by the disc—changes with light and adds depth without resorting to complex decorations.
A module, not just a collection
Cerchio is not a closed system, but an open one. It is designed to generate combinations, to dialogue visually with other Tonalite surfaces, and to allow designers to experiment freely with shape, colour and light. It is both decoration and structure, order and movement—a tile, but also a graphic gesture.
For those who design and want to explore
Cerchio is available on request for architecture firms, interior designers and professionals who wish to integrate ceramic modules into their design language. It is a tool for those who see surfaces not as a finish, but as a compositional element.