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Gaudi Ceramic Tile Hand Painted Colors
By Theia Tiles
Located in Lisbon, PT
tile which is antique in its look, but contemporary in its use. Made to order. Tiles sold per sqm; min
Category

2010s European Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Gaudi Ceramic Tile Hand Painted Colors
Gaudi Ceramic Tile Hand Painted Colors
H 0.4 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Pair of Salvaged Antique Decorative Tiles by American Encaustic Co. of New York
By American Encaustic Tiling Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique tiles are signed by the American Encaustic tile company of New York and date
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Renaissance Revival Architectural Ele...

Materials

Pottery

Antique Calif D&M Tile Spanish Colonial Mission Side Table Early 20th Century
By D & M Tile Company 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th Century California Tile Top Table With D & M Tiles in the Spanish Colonial / Mission
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
17th Century Portuguese tile panel. Restored 56cm x 56cm 14cm x 14cm tiles 17th Century
Category

Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain

17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
H 22.05 in W 22.05 in D 3.15 in
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel. Restored 56cm x 56cm 14cm x 14cm tiles With certificate of
Category

Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain

17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
H 22.05 in W 22.05 in D 3.15 in
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel Restored 56cm x 56cm 14cm x 14cm tiles With certificate of
Category

Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain

17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
H 22.05 in W 22.05 in D 3.15 in
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
17th century Portuguese Tile Panel Restored Measures: 56cm x 56cm 14cm x 14cm tiles With
Category

Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain

17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
H 22.05 in W 22.05 in D 3.15 in
17th century Portuguese Tile Panel
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
17th century Portuguese Tile Panel restored 56cm x 56cm 14cm x 14cm tiles With certificate of
Category

Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain

17th century Portuguese Tile Panel
17th century Portuguese Tile Panel
H 22.05 in W 22.05 in D 3.15 in
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel Restored 56cm x 56cm 14cm x 14cm tiles With certificate of
Category

Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain

17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
H 22.05 in W 22.05 in D 3.15 in
18th century Portuguese Tiles Panel "Angels"
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
18th century Portuguese Tiles Panel "Angels" 70cm x 84cm 30 tiles good conditions
Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

18th century Portuguese Tiles Panel "Angels"
18th century Portuguese Tiles Panel "Angels"
H 33.08 in W 27.56 in D 3.15 in
18th century Portuguese Tiles Panel "Cupid"
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
18th century Portuguese Tiles Panel "Cupid" 84cm x 56cm 24 tiles good conditions
Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

18th century Portuguese Tiles Panel "Cupid"
18th century Portuguese Tiles Panel "Cupid"
H 33.08 in W 7.09 in D 3.15 in
18th century Portuguese Tiles Panel "Angel"
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
18th century Portuguese Tiles Panel "Angel" 84cm x 56cm 24 tiles good conditions
Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

18th century Portuguese Tiles Panel "Angel"
18th century Portuguese Tiles Panel "Angel"
H 33.08 in W 7.09 in D 3.15 in
19th century Portuguese Tiles Panel "Summer"
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
19th century Portuguese Tiles Panel "Summer" 0.42 x 0.70m 15 tiles good conditions
Category

Antique 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

19th century Portuguese Tiles Panel "Summer"
19th century Portuguese Tiles Panel "Summer"
H 27.56 in W 16.54 in D 1.97 in
19th century Portuguese Tiles Panel "Sprintime"
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
19th century Portuguese Tiles Panel "Springtime" 0.42 x 0.70m 15 tiles good conditions
Category

Antique 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

19th century Portuguese Tiles Panel "Autumn"
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
19th century Portuguese Tiles Panel "Autumn" 0.42 x 0.70m 15 tiles good conditions
Category

Antique 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

19th century Portuguese Tiles Panel "Autumn"
19th century Portuguese Tiles Panel "Autumn"
H 27.56 in W 16.54 in D 1.97 in
19th century Portuguese Tiles Panel "Winter"
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
19th century Portuguese Tiles Panel "Winter" 0.42 x 0.70m 15 tiles good conditions
Category

Antique 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

19th century Portuguese Tiles Panel "Winter"
19th century Portuguese Tiles Panel "Winter"
H 27.56 in W 16.54 in D 1.97 in
Antique Floor Tiles
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A batch of 86 reclaimed encaustic cement floor tiles. These tiles will cover 3.44 m2 or 37 sq. ft
Category

20th Century Flooring

Materials

Cement

Antique Floor Tiles
Antique Floor Tiles
H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 0.79 in
18th century Portuguese Tiles Panel "Angels Playing"
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
18th century Portuguese Tiles Panel "Angels Playing" 1.09 x 0.72m 40 tiles good conditions
Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Minton Tile Splashback
By Minton
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of 32 reclaimed Minton tiles, ideal for use as an antique tile splashback, entranceway floor
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Textiles

Materials

Clay

Antique Minton Tile Splashback
Antique Minton Tile Splashback
H 0.48 in W 36.23 in D 17.92 in
Antique English Armorial Tile
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A hand decorated antique English armorial tile by J. D. Rochfort dating from 1881. This porcelain
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Mounted Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique English Armorial Tile
Antique English Armorial Tile
H 8.08 in W 8.08 in D 0.4 in
Beautiful 18th century Panel Loose Pieces Portuguese Tiles
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful 18th century Panel Loose Pieces Portuguese Tiles 1.93 x 0.83m 84 tiles good conditions
Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Beautiful 18th century Panel Loose Pieces Portuguese Tiles
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful 18th century Panel Loose Pieces Portuguese Tiles 1.93 x 0.83m 84 tiles good conditions
Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel Representing "The Saints"
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel Representing "The Saints" restored 15cm x 29cm Amazing
Category

Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Porcelain

17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel Representing "The Saint"
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel Representing "The Saint" restored 28cm x 28cm Amazing Unique
Category

Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Porcelain

17th Century, Portuguese Tile Panel Representing "The Saint"
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
17th Century portuguese tile panel. Representing "The Saint". Restored. Measures: 28cm x 28cm
Category

Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Porcelain

17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel Representing "The Musician"
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
17th century Portuguese Tile Panel Representing "The Musician " Restored Measures: 43cm x 28cm
Category

Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Antique Figural Pottery Art Tiles by Trent Tile and J & JG Art Tile C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair Antique Figural Pottery Art Tiles by Trent Tile and J & JG Art Tile C1890 Measures- 6.25''H x
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Pottery

Materials

Pottery

4 ( Four ) Neapolitan MAJOLICA TILE from the 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
4 ( Four ) Neapolitan MAJOLICA TILE from the 19th Century 4 Tiles with white aluminum oxide
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Quantity Glazed Antique Tiles
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
This is an amazing set of antique handmade border tiles. It shows a beautiful handdrawn
Category

20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Large Quantity Glazed Antique Tiles
Large Quantity Glazed Antique Tiles
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 0.4 in
Glazed Ceramic Antique Tile Backsplash
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A small set of 15 brown glazed ceramic 10.5cm square tiles, perfect for use as an antique tile
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Flooring

Materials

Ceramic

Glazed Ceramic Antique Tile Backsplash
Glazed Ceramic Antique Tile Backsplash
H 0.6 in W 21.07 in D 12.6 in
Antique Monogrammed Minton Encaustic Tile
By Minton
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An unusual antique encaustic Minton tile with a monogram design dating from circa 1863. This
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Flooring

Materials

Clay

Antique Monogrammed Minton Encaustic Tile
Antique Monogrammed Minton Encaustic Tile
H 5.99 in W 0.91 in D 6.11 in
Pair of Antique "Flowers" Tiles
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
nr. 2130/7 and /8. - Pair of antique "flowers" tiles, hand painted under plaze. They were glued
Category

Mid-20th Century Azerbaijani Other Garden Ornaments

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Antique "Flowers" Tiles
Pair of Antique "Flowers" Tiles
H 7.68 in W 5.91 in D 0.79 in
Victorian Antique English Armorial Tile
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A hand decorated Victorian English armorial tile by J. D. Rochfort dating from 1881. This porcelain
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Architectural Elements

Materials

Porcelain

Victorian Antique English Armorial Tile
Victorian Antique English Armorial Tile
H 8.08 in W 8.08 in D 0.4 in
Tile with Pisana Cross Terracotta and Carrara Marble 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Tile with Pisana cross terracotta and Carrara marble 19th century Original terracotta square 25 x
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Delft Tile Panel Framed painting Tiles Delft Panel Landscape with cows Antique
By Delft, AK Dutch Delftware, Royal Delft
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Delft, AK Dutch Delftware Style, Antique, Victorian, 19th century Description: Dutch Delft Tile panel. A
Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Victorian Delft and Faience

Materials

Ceramic, Delft, Pottery

Panel of Majolica Tiles with Goat and Putti End 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
PANEL OF MAJOLICA TILES WITH GOAT AND PUTTI end 19th Century Panel of 36 hand-painted 15x15 cm
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Maiolica

Antique English Coat of Arms Tile
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A hand decorated antique English heraldic tile by J. D. Rochfort dating from 1881. This porcelain
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Mounted Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique English Coat of Arms Tile
Antique English Coat of Arms Tile
H 8.08 in W 8.08 in D 0.4 in
Collection of Twelve Antique Delft Tiles
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A collection of twelve antique Delft Tiles. A set of tiles depicting Dutch scenes with windmills
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Architectural Elements

Materials

Clay

Collection of Twelve Antique Delft Tiles
Collection of Twelve Antique Delft Tiles
H 5.12 in W 5.12 in D 0.4 in
Antique Tiled Fireplace with Ormolu Decoration
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An exceptional antique tiled fireplace Insert with hand painted tiles depicting musical instruments
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Antique Tiled Fireplace with Ormolu Decoration
Antique Tiled Fireplace with Ormolu Decoration
H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 5.52 in
Antique French Table with Tile Top
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Intriguing antique French table with eight leaf decorated tiles under glaze on a hand wrought iron
Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Side Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique French Table with Tile Top
Antique French Table with Tile Top
H 22.5 in W 32 in D 16 in
Antique Dutch Tile With Golf Scene.
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Dutch Delft Golf Tile. An early framed Dutch delft brown and white golf tile - hand painted with a
Category

Antique 1890s Dutch Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Dutch Tile With Golf Scene.
Antique Dutch Tile With Golf Scene.
H 6.42 in W 6.38 in D 0.79 in
24 ANCIENT MAJOLICA TILES FROM THE LIBERTY ERA 1894 / 1910 Art Nouveau
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
24 ANCIENT MAJOLICA TILES FROM THE LIBERTY ERA 1894 / 1910 Art Nouveau Original white and
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

24 ANCIENT MAJOLICA TILES FROM THE LIBERTY ERA 1894 / 1910 Art Nouveau
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
24 ANCIENT MAJOLICA TILES FROM THE LIBERTY ERA 1894 / 1910 Art Nouveau Original white and
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

24 ANCIENT MAJOLICA TILES FROM THE LIBERTY ERA 1894 / 1910 Art Nouveau
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
24 ANCIENT MAJOLICA TILES FROM THE LIBERTY ERA 1894 / 1910 Art Nouveau Original white and
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

16 ANCIENT MAJOLICA TILES FROM THE LIBERTY ERA 1894 / 1910 Art Nouveau
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
16 ANCIENT MAJOLICA TILES FROM THE LIBERTY ERA 1894 / 1910 Art Nouveau Original white and
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

16 ANCIENT MAJOLICA TILES FROM THE LIBERTY ERA 1894 / 1910 Art Nouveau
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
16 ANCIENT MAJOLICA TILES FROM THE LIBERTY ERA 1894 / 1910 Art Nouveau Original white and
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

16 ANCIENT MAJOLICA TILES FROM THE LIBERTY ERA 1894 / 1910 Art Nouveau
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
16 ANCIENT MAJOLICA TILES FROM THE LIBERTY ERA 1894 / 1910 Art Nouveau Original white and
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

16 ANCIENT MAJOLICA TILES FROM THE LIBERTY ERA 1894 / 1910 Art Nouveau
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
16 ANCIENT MAJOLICA TILES FROM THE LIBERTY ERA 1894 / 1910 Art Nouveau Original white and
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

16 ANCIENT MAJOLICA TILES FROM THE LIBERTY ERA 1894 / 1910 Art Nouveau
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
16 ANCIENT MAJOLICA TILES FROM THE LIBERTY ERA 1894 / 1910 Art Nouveau Original white and
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Beautiful Antique Earthenware Tiles with Foliage
Located in Leuven , BE
Set of beautiful moulded tiles made of earthenware. Featuring flowerheads and foliage, this set of
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Reclaimed Antique Carrara Marble Floor Tiles
Located in Udenhout, NL
These beautiful reclaimed antique Carrara marble floor tiles are recuperated out of old castles
Category

Antique 1870s Dutch Flooring

Materials

Carrara Marble

Reclaimed Antique Carrara Marble Floor Tiles
Reclaimed Antique Carrara Marble Floor Tiles
H 1.19 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Large Antique Arbescato Marble Floor Tiles
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
meters. - Tiles are approx. 36.22 x 38.97 inches / 92 x 99 cm, approx. 0.7 inch thick (2 cm) - 10 whole
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Flooring

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Large Antique Arbescato Marble Floor Tiles
Large Antique Arbescato Marble Floor Tiles
H 0.79 in W 38.98 in D 36.23 in
Huge Antique Arbescato Marble Floor Tiles
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
meters. - 4 Tiles are approx. 40.94 x 47.24 inches / 104 x 120 cm, approx. 0.7 inch thick (2 cm) - 1
Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Flooring

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Huge Antique Arbescato Marble Floor Tiles
Huge Antique Arbescato Marble Floor Tiles
H 0.79 in W 47.25 in D 40.95 in
Antique Cement Floor or Wall Tiles
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A batch of 38 reclaimed encaustic cement floor tiles. These tiles will cover 1.5 m2 or 16 sq. ft
Category

20th Century Flooring

Materials

Cement

Antique Cement Floor or Wall Tiles
Antique Cement Floor or Wall Tiles
H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 0.79 in
Antique Islamic Turkish Ottoman Ceramic Tile
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique 19th century hand painted Islamic Turkish ottoman ceramic tile. Painting figure of a Shah
Category

Vintage 1920s Turkish Moorish Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Framed Spanish Faience Tile Plaque
Located in Bradenton, FL
A set of framed hand painted tiles. Probably Spanish or Italian. Hand painted showing an urn on a
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Colonial Decorative Art

Materials

Pottery

Antique Japanese Framed Cloisonne Sample Tiles
Located in New York, NY
A set of six antique Japanese Meiji era samples with floral patterns, showing the stages and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Wallpaper

Materials

Enamel

Set of 10 Small Antique Earthenware Tiles
Located in Leuven , BE
Set of 2 small antique earthenware tiles.
Category

Antique 19th Century Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Set of 10 Small Antique Earthenware Tiles
Set of 10 Small Antique Earthenware Tiles
H 3.55 in W 5.12 in D 0.79 in
Pair of Antique Minton & Co Tile Panels
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of antique glazed Minton tile panels. This pair have a desirable crazing creating a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Architectural Elements

Materials

Clay

Pair of Antique Minton & Co Tile Panels
Pair of Antique Minton & Co Tile Panels
H 41.74 in W 11.23 in D 1.26 in
Antique Encaustic Tile Panel by Chamberlain & Co
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of four 6-inch English antique encaustic tiles by Chamberlains of Worcester circa 1845
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Mounted Objects

Materials

Steel

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Tiles Antique Tiles For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of tiles antique tiles is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, metal and iron, all tiles antique tiles available were constructed with great care. There are 212 antique and vintage tiles antique tiles for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Tiles antique tiles have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Tiles antique tiles bearing Victorian or Art Nouveau hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made tiles antique tiles over the years, but those made by Burmantofts Pottery, Devres and Minton are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Tiles Antique Tiles?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,395, while they’re typically $15 on the low end and $39,550 highest priced.
Questions About Tiles Antique Tiles
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, you can paint over ceramic tiles. It is recommended that you do not paint over tiles that are frequently subjected to water or wear.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can purchase Versace tiles on the Versace Ceramics website and other high-end online and brick-and-mortar retailers. Versace tiles have been produced by Gardenia Orchidea since 1997 and are known for their stellar materials, luxurious colors, and soft shapes. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Versace home decor from top sellers worldwide.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Although many types of tile exist, three major types are ceramic, stone and glass. Different materials suit different spaces, and tiling has long been a favorite of builders and interior designers worldwide. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary decorative tile from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Encaustic floor tiles are ceramic tiles that are patterned with different colors of clay rather than different glazes. While most encaustic floor tiles are made up of two colors, they can be made up of as many as six colors.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Delft tiles were made during the 17th and 18th centuries. The term refers to earthenware tiles with tin-glaze finishes that were meticulously hand-painted by artisans living in the city of Delft in what is now the Netherlands. Find a selection of Delft tiles on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Iznik tiles originated from the town of İznik located in Bursa, Turkey. During the Ottoman empire, skilled craftsmen in the town became well known for their hand-painted ceramic tiles. Shop a range of Iznik tiles from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Iznik tiles are blue because the Turkish artisans who created them drew inspiration from the blue and white porcelain produced by the Chinese. However, not all Iznik tiles are blue. Some are also red, green or turquoise. You'll find a range of Iznik tiles on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Spanish tiles are called majolica tiles and are recognizable by their milky-white glaze. Use of this vibrant tile dates back to the medieval years. It was used in mosaic art and fountains, with the highest-quality pieces adorning churches and palaces. On 1stDibs, find a collection of majolica tiles from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can identify authentic Rookwood tiles by looking for the Rookwood mark. All Rookwood pieces are marked with a symbol that has a backward “R” joining a front-facing “P” encircled by flames. After 1900, the symbol also included Roman numerals to indicate the year the tile was made. Shop expertly vetted Rookwood pottery on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few techniques to making Persian tiles. One technique, mosaic designs, are created by gluing different pieces of colored tiles together. Another technique is called ‘Ghlami’, where colors are painted onto the ceramic tile. You’ll find a variety of Persian designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Minton tiles are made with clay. Liquid clay is poured into molded patterns, and because the color is infused into the liquid clay, the tile remains durable and resistant to fading for years to come. You can shop a range of Minton products from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Terracotta tiles are less expensive than many other forms of tile and are a great earth-toned addition to a house.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best type of tile to use on a fireplace is a glazed porcelain or ceramic because they are more durable than other types of tiles. It is important to buy specifically fire-safe tiles for the fireplaces to ensure the fire will be contained and not cause a fire-hazard in your home. Shop a selection of tiles on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The type of tile that was used in the 1920s was primarily ceramic. Many shapes were available, including basketweave, penny round, pinwheel, square and subway. Hexagon tiles, however, which are still on trend, have been in use in bathrooms since at least the early 1900s. The choice of hexagonal tiles is believed to have been tied to cleanliness, as the small pieces could stand up to aggressive cleaning and could be easily replaced if needed. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of tiles from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Ceiling tiles come in a range of sizes and materials, so their cost will likely be dependent on those factors. That said, the average cost of contemporary, mass-produced ceiling tiles is usually around $3 per tile. The price will go up if they're vintage, antique or made from a rare material.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese roof tiles are made out of ceramic and are placed so they are stacked one on top of another. The tiles are part of ancient Chinese architecture. Find a selection of ornate roof tiles from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Delft tiles are still being produced. Delft pottery, also known as Delftware or Delft Blue, refers to a tin-glazed earthenware crafted in the city of Delft in the Netherlands. Delftware is highly coveted due to the intricate nature of the design and is a favorite among home decor enthusiasts. Shop a wide range of authentic Delftware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best type of paint to use on tile is a special epoxy paint or designated tile paint that allows the paint to securely stick to the tile, while being durable and washable. Painted tiles can add a pop of color or serve as a way to update your space. Browse a range of tiles on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The type of tile to use in the fireplace is a matter of choice. Usually, fire-resistant tiles are used if the heat source is not close to the wall surface, then most types of tiles would be safe. However, if the distance is less then porcelain is advised. Porcelain is similar to fire-resistant bricks in that it will absorbg the heat and not transfer it to the surrounding areas. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of tile options to choose from.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Ceramic tiles are expected to last about 100 years, which is almost double the length of a concrete tile roof lifespan. Because ceramic tiles are so durable, they increase the resale value of a house.