White Carrara marble lantern honed mosaic tile showcasing a smooth, elegant marble pattern for interior or backsplash design.

White Carrara marble lantern honed mosaic tile showing a detailed pattern of smooth, light-colored marble pieces for elegant surfaces.

White Carrara Marble Lantern Honed Mosaic Tile

WCMLH0495

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$18.30 / Sheet

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Order your full amount plus 10% at once — reorders may vary in tone and veining. Shipping damage is covered with photos; small shortages (1–5 pieces) are refunded, NOT reshipped, so the extra 10% protects you.

White Carrara Marble

White Carrara Marble Collection features iconic Italian marble with soft white tones and graceful gray veining. This marble creates timeless, elegant interiors with classic design appeal.

About White Carrara Marble Lantern Honed Mosaic Tile

Material Education

White Carrara marble is one of the world's most celebrated natural stones, quarried from the Apuan Alps of northern Italy and prized for its soft white-to-light-grey background with delicate blue-grey veining. Its fine crystalline structure gives the stone a subtle, satiny depth that catches light gently across its surface. The honed finish enhances Carrara's quiet elegance, producing a smooth, matte surface that feels refined without the high reflectivity of polish.

As a genuine natural stone, each piece of Carrara marble carries its own unique veining pattern and tonal variation — a hallmark of authentic stone and not a manufacturing inconsistency.

About this mosaic: This mosaic features Carrara marble chips cut into the distinctive lantern — also called arabesque or ogee — silhouette, pre-arranged and mounted on a mesh-backed sheet for fast, precise installation with consistent spacing right out of the box.

Design & Inspiration

White Carrara's cool grey-white palette pairs beautifully with polished chrome or brushed nickel fixtures, soft white oak cabinetry, and crisp white grout for a clean, spa-inspired look, or with matte black hardware and dark grout for a more dramatic contrast. The honed finish and organic lantern shape suit a wide range of styles from Mediterranean and transitional to modern bohemian and classic European.

The lantern pattern's pointed curves create a flowing, geometric rhythm that adds visual movement and artisanal character without overwhelming a space — ideal for feature walls, shower niches, and backsplashes where the silhouette can be fully appreciated. Smaller-format lantern mosaics work especially well as accent borders or focal points in powder rooms and entryways.

Popular design combinations: White Carrara lantern mosaic backsplash paired with unlacquered brass faucets, shaker-style white cabinetry, and a Calacatta marble slab countertop for a layered, luxury kitchen. Explore the full Carrara White collection for coordinating sizes, and browse more marble mosaics for complementary looks.

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White Carrara marble is a timeless natural stone sourced from the quarries of northern Italy, recognized worldwide for its soft white ground, fine grey veining, and smooth crystalline texture that lends quiet sophistication to any interior.

Cut into elegant lantern-shaped chips and finished with a honed surface, this mosaic delivers a matte, velvety appearance that softens light beautifully; the mesh backing keeps each piece precisely spaced, making installation straightforward for both professionals and experienced DIYers.

Best suited for interior wall applications including kitchen backsplashes, bathroom feature walls, shower surrounds, and powder rooms — this tile is a clearance item, so we recommend ordering samples first and purchasing your full quantity in a single order to ensure dye-lot consistency.

Material	Natural Marble
Color	White with Grey Veining
Type	Mesh-Backed Mosaic
Pattern	Lantern (Arabesque / Ogee)
Finish	Honed
Sold By	Per Sheet
Application	Wall & Backsplash (Indoor)
Shade Variation	V2 — Slight Variation
Design	Transitional / Contemporary / Classic
Country of Origin	Europe

✓ Kitchen BacksplashElegant pattern elevates everyday cooking spaces

✓ Bathroom Feature WallCreates a spa-like focal point behind vanities

✓ Shower SurroundHoned finish resists slipping on vertical surfaces

✓ Powder Room AccentLantern silhouette adds artisanal charm in small spaces

— Floor UseLantern mosaic not recommended for floor traffic areas

— Outdoor InstallationNatural marble not suitable for freeze-thaw climates outdoors

Free Shipping: As a mosaic, this product qualifies for free curbside shipping on orders over $1,999 within the continental U.S. Orders below that threshold ship at standard rates calculated at checkout.

Processing & Delivery: Orders are processed within 2–3 business days. Large orders ship via LTL freight — curbside delivery only. An adult must be present to sign for delivery. Estimated transit: 2–10 business days after shipment.

30-Day Returns: Uninstalled tile may be returned within 30 days of delivery. Inspect all tile carefully before installation — installed tile cannot be returned or exchanged. Samples are final sale.

Exclusions: Free shipping does not apply to Hawaii, Alaska, U.S. territories, or international addresses. Additional charges may apply for remote delivery areas.

Sealing: Carrara marble should be sealed with a penetrating stone sealer before grouting and re-sealed every 6–12 months in wet areas such as showers. The honed finish is more porous than polished marble and absorbs liquids more readily, making consistent sealing especially important to prevent staining.

Cleaning: Clean with a pH-neutral stone cleaner or mild dish soap diluted in warm water. Avoid acidic cleaners, vinegar, citrus-based products, and anything abrasive — acids etch honed marble quickly and can leave dull spots that are difficult to reverse. Wipe spills promptly, especially oils, coffee, and wine.

Installation: Use white polymer-modified thinset mortar to prevent any grey bleed-through on this pale stone. Non-sanded grout is recommended for the narrow joints typical of lantern mosaics. Align mesh sheets carefully before setting and press firmly with a grout float or rubber mallet and beating block to ensure full contact and a flat, even surface.

Important: Inspect all tile before installation. Variations in color, veining, and texture between pieces are natural characteristics of genuine stone — not defects. Order 10% overage for cuts, waste, and future repairs. Tile & Mosaic Depot specialists are available M–F 8:30AM–5PM PST at 855-797-8453.

Why Tile & Mosaic Depot

The natural stone specialists

Quarry-Direct Pricing

We buy direct from the source and skip the middleman, so you get showroom-quality stone for less.

Huge Stone Selection

Marble, travertine, limestone, porcelain and more — thousands of tiles, mosaics, and slabs in one place.

Expert Stone Support

Talk to real natural-stone specialists, M–F 8:30AM–5PM PST, at 855-797-8453 or via live chat.

Easy 30-Day Returns

Uninstalled tile can be returned within 30 days. Order with full confidence.

Why Order a Sample
A screen can't show you how Calacatta veining reads under your kitchen lights or how a porcelain finish sits next to your cabinet color. A sample can. It's the single best way to buy stone or porcelain tile with confidence — and the cheapest mistake you'll ever avoid.

How It Works
Samples are $7.99 each. Samples ship free and leave our warehouse within 1–3 business days. Sizes vary by material and availability — typically 3"×3" up to 8"×8" — and every sample is cut from the same material stocked for full orders.

What a Sample Shows
Color, texture, finish, and overall character. Because natural stone varies piece to piece, one sample represents the material but can't show the full range of a lot. Porcelain samples are highly representative of the production run. Want to see the current lot before you commit? Ask us — we'll send photos.

Good to Know

Samples are final sale — non-returnable and non-refundable.
We recommend sampling before every full order, especially for natural stone.
Larger or custom quantity? Contact us for a tailored quote.

Talk to a Specialist
Our stone and tile specialists will help you narrow it down. Call (855) 797-8453 or email sales@tileandmosaicdepot.com, Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5 PM PT.

How Your Order Ships
In-stock orders leave our warehouse within 2–3 business days. Stone, porcelain, and mosaic ship on a pallet via scheduled LTL freight and arrive 2–10 business days after dispatch, depending on destination. You'll get tracking and the carrier's name by email the day it ships.

Freight Delivery — What to Expect

The carrier calls you first. Every freight delivery is by appointment. Expect a call or text to set a window before the truck is dispatched.
Curbside delivery. The driver unloads to the curb or driveway. Freight does not include carrying material indoors or into a garage — plan for a helper or a hand truck.
Someone 18+ must sign. Inspect the pallet before signing. Note any damage, shortage, or broken shrink-wrap on the delivery receipt — this is what makes a claim valid.
Truck access. The address must be accessible to a full-size freight truck with enough space to unload.

Free Shipping
Free curbside freight on qualifying mosaic and molding orders over $1,999 in the continental U.S. Field tile, porcelain, and other product types ship at freight rates shown at checkout. Not available to Hawaii, Alaska, U.S. territories, or international addresses.

Damage & Shortages
Report within 3 calendar days of delivery with photos of the pallet, packaging, and affected pieces to sales@tileandmosaicdepot.com. Verified claims are covered. Shortages of 1–5 pieces are refunded rather than reshipped — which is why we recommend ordering 10% overage.

30-Day Returns
Uninstalled tile in full, unopened boxes may be returned within 30 days of delivery. Return freight is paid by the customer. Partial boxes, opened boxes, installed material, and samples are final sale.

Questions Before You Order?
Call (855) 797-8453 or email sales@tileandmosaicdepot.com, Monday–Friday 8:30 AM–5 PM PT. If you're unsure about freight access at your address, ask us before checkout — we'll flag anything that could hold up delivery.

Natural Variation
Quarried stone varies in color, veining, shade, movement, and finish from piece to piece and from lot to lot. Screen photos and samples show the range, not the exact tile you'll receive. Variation is the nature of the material and is never grounds for return. Porcelain is far more consistent, but shade and pattern can still shift between production runs — buy your full quantity in one order.

Before You Install

Order 10% overage. Covers cuts, breakage, and spares for future repairs. Reorders may not match in tone or lot.
Inspect every piece before setting. Pull from all boxes, blend, and dry-lay the full area. Installation is acceptance — no claims are honored once tile is set.
Hire a qualified installer. Natural stone and large-format porcelain require experience with the material. Your installer is responsible for substrate, setting materials, and method.

Sealing & Care
Natural stone should be sealed with a penetrating sealer and re-sealed periodically in wet and high-traffic areas. Clean with a pH-neutral stone cleaner only — vinegar, bleach, ammonia, and acidic cleaners etch marble, limestone, travertine, and onyx permanently. Porcelain does not require sealing. Outdoor stone weathers and shifts in tone over time; this is expected.

Responsibility
Tile & Mosaic Depot supplies material only. We are not responsible for installation, labor costs, substrate conditions, setting materials, product misuse, or damage from handling, sealing, maintenance, or chemicals. No claims, returns, or replacements are accepted on installed material.

California Proposition 65
Some natural stone and porcelain products contain substances known to the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm. Details at www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

The Natural Stone & Porcelain Tile Specialists

Direct from the Producers

We buy directly from the mills and factories that cut and finish our tile, so pricing stays sharp and lots stay consistent.

Samples Ship Free

$7.99 per sample with no shipping charge, shipped within 1–3 business days. See the current material before you commit.

Ask a Specialist

Email us anytime with a question about our products at sales@tileandmosaicdepot.com. We'll get back to you during our business hours, Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM PT.