Markoff Mosaic Tile Co., Inglewood, CA  1926-1945 A photo in an old Markoff catalog shows these are corner pieces in a fireplace surround.  They have an organic, hand-made feel with their uneven edges, dusty matte glazes and simple fleur de lis pattern.  Use your imagination to display one or two of these handsome tiles!   [...]

Markoff Mosaic Tile, Inglewood, CA  1926-1945 This moulded, engobe glazed tile has been artfully buffed to produce a rusticated patina suggestive of antiquity.  
The abstracted geometric design coupled with the ochre, brick and sage palette contributes to this tile’s distinctive appeal.
  See this same tile in Norman Karlson’s Encyclopedia of American Art Tiles, Region 6, [...]

Markoff Mosaic Tile Corp., Inglewood, CA  1926-1945 This tile was made to be the central tile in a fireplace surround.  It has a recessed abstract motif with high-glazed black and cobalt surrounded by mottled beige and tan.  The glaze is thick and gloppy as it drips down the sides. 7  3/4″ x 7  1/4″ tall [...]

Markoff Mosaic Tile Corp., Inglewood, CA  1926-1945 Unusual vintage hand-made tile made by Markoff.  
This engobe glazed tile has the buffed patina characteristic of this maker.
  The interesting glyph-like design exhibits a possibly Mayan or Native American inspired influence. 6 3/4″ x 5 3/4″ tall x 3/4″ thick Good; with some wear Qty = 1 [...]