Delft tiles

https://www.delfttiles.com/delft-blue-tiles-and-panels/ Dutch pottery producers in the small Dutch city of Delft began making tiles in the early 1600’s. Their “Delft tiles” (also known as Delft Blue tiles or delftware) were characterized by hand painted blue designs on a hand crafted…

https://www.delfttiles.com/product-category/delft-blue-tiles-and-panels/single-decorated-tiles/animal-tiles/ https://www.delfttiles.com/product-category/delft-blue-tiles-and-panels/dutch-delft-blue-tiles-and-panels/animal-tile-mural-panel/ Paintings created during the Dutch “Golden Age,” essentially the era from 1581 to 1672, are magnificent in their clarity, quality of light and degree of detail. Breathtaking depictions of landscapes with animals in the foreground were a distinct…

https://www.delfttiles.com/product-category/delft-blue-tiles-and-panels/single-decorated-tiles/ship-boat-nautical-tiles/ https://www.delfttiles.com/product-category/delft-blue-tiles-and-panels/dutch-delft-blue-tiles-and-panels/ship-panels-murals/ During the 1600s, Holland’s ocean ports teemed with fishing and trading ships. Amazingly, the tiny country’s merchant fleet was almost as large as the rest of maritime Europe’s combined. Dutch society prized seascapes and valued accurate renderings of…

https://www.delfttiles.com/crafting-bespoke-custom-dutch-delft-blue-tiles/ When we think of Delft tiles, the image that typically comes to mind is that of a highly detailed blue design painted on a white ceramic base. This classic style was developed initially as an imitation of Chinese porcelain,…

https://www.delfttiles.com/product-category/antique-delft-tiles/ It might not seem to be a likely fit, but there’s one decorative item that’s all the rage with young and emerging interior designers antique Delft tiles. Hand crafted and hand painted, these charmingly imperfect antique tiles have always…

https://www.delfttiles.com/product-category/delft-blue-tiles-and-panels/single-decorated-tiles/landscape-tiles/ https://www.delfttiles.com/product-category/delft-blue-tiles-and-panels/dutch-delft-blue-tiles-and-panels/landscape-tile-mural-panel/ One of the most popular subjects to appear on Delft tiles is the breathtaking landscape scenery that Dutch painters created during the “Golden Age,” essentially spanning the era from 1581 to 1672. During this time, Netherlanders lived through…

https://www.delfttiles.com/delft_blue_tile_interiors/ https://www.delfttiles.com/testimonials-delft-blue-tile-purchase/ Since the dawn of time, fire has been central to human existence. It helped our ancestors cook, kept them warm, and helped protect them from wild animals and other predators. As one might imagine, the earliest fireplaces were…

https://www.delfttiles.com/product-category/delft-blue-tiles-and-panels/single-decorated-tiles/floral-fruit-tiles/ https://www.delfttiles.com/product-category/delft-blue-tiles-and-panels/dutch-delft-blue-tiles-and-panels/flower-floral-mural-panel-tiles/ The history of floral design dates back thousands of years, when ancient Egyptians used flowers for personal adornment, gifts, and for decorations and offerings during festivals and religious ceremonies. It was during 12th century China that fabrics exquisitely…

https://www.delfttiles.com/crafting-bespoke-custom-dutch-delft-blue-tiles/ Blue and white Chinese porcelain quickly became all the rage when the United Dutch East India Company began importing it early in the 17th century. For most people, however, it was very expensive. As an alternative, Dutch potters tried…

https://www.delfttiles.com/delft-blue-tiles-and-panels/ While you might not be familiar with Delft tiles by name, these highly recognizable “pieces of art” have added a touch of beauty and elegance to homes the world over for centuries. Originally produced in the small Dutch city…