Although travertine has been used in buildings since ancient times, today it is highly sought after for more modern design statements. When cut against the bed, select Travertines exhibits a linear vein pattern that is shown to its best effect in a rectangular tile. The combined effect is fresh and cool and in high demand. Walker Zanger specializes in Italian Travertine from the fabled quarries of Tivoli and Tuscany and rounds out the collection with beautiful stones that hail from Peru, Turkey and Mexico.