Belgian reclaimed porphyry cobblestone pavers, lifted from old streets and courtyards, bring a depth of color that new stone does not have: deep charcoal, slate blue and smoky gray, with traces of olive and warm taupe through the field. The faces are weathered and the edges softened by a century of traffic. In sun the surface is matte and earthy; after rain the darker minerals deepen and the whole floor comes alive.

The reclaimed stone comes in a nominal 5 by 8 inch sett and a 6 by 6 inch format 1 1/2 inches thick, sold by the square foot. Porphyry is very dense and hard wearing, which is why it paved so many Belgian streets, and the two sizes allow different rhythms: a disciplined running bond for a drive, a freer lay along a garden curve. Expect variation; it is reclaimed.

Use these porphyry pavers for a motor court, a garden path, a courtyard or a terrace. Against creamy limestone, aged plaster or reclaimed brick the moody palette gets richer, and reclaimed oak and aged bronze pull out the warmth in the gray. The cobblestone pavers can be seen at our showroom in Marina Del Rey; send us your area and we will quote it delivered.