Delftware

History

Delft blue earthenware is traditionally made in Delft. At the end of the 19th century, Delftware became very popular in a short period of time and it was at its peak in the period from 1650-1750, when there were a few hundred of active earthenware factories in Delft. The industry faded out around 1800 due to much cheaper earthenware that was mainly produced England. These days, there is only one factory in Delft that truly produces Delft Blue: De Porceleyne Fles or Royal Delft. The factory was founded in 1653 and can also be visited as a museum nowadays.

Gifts

The Delftware tiles, pharmacy bottles, decorative plates, vases, candlesticks and crockery are particularly famous. Antique Style Web Store offers various home furnishings that are based on Delft blue earthenware. These lovely items are perfect as typical Dutch gifts that can be given to, for instance, a foreign business associate,: candlestick 'A convenient gift', tea-set Joy, sculpture Delft Blue Owl, bracelet Delftware and gift set Dutch Tiles. To revive the atmosphere of Delft Blue glory in your house, you can choose wallpaper Wash Day and cushion Rajasthan.

Antique Earthenware

Are you interested in more artistic earthenware? Have a look at the collections Iris and Laila, the examples of Gouda earthenware and also read our previous blog post on faience. Finally, are you in search of authentic, antique Delftware, Gouda earthenware or any other kind of earthenware? Be sure to purchase the book Europe Travel Guide Antique (in Dutch). It is the perfect travel guide to help you find high-quality antique and collectables in 50 European cities.