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What is Delft known for?
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Delft is known for its blue ceramic pottery called Delftware. Artisans in the Dutch city began producing the earthenware during the 16th century. In addition, Delft is the home of the 17th-century Dutch Baroque painter Johannes Vermeer. You'll find a range of Delftware on 1stDibs.
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18th Century Delft Dutch Faience Chinoiserie Floral Plate
By Delft
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique 18th Century Dutch Delft Chinoiserie faience flower pot plate.
Category
Antique 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Delft and Faience
Materials
Delft, Faience
18th Century Delft Dutch Delftware Blue and White Cabinet Plate Collectors plate
By Delft, Royal Delft, AK Dutch Delftware
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Diameter Gilded flowerpot factory
13.2in - 33.5cm
height 2.1in - 5.4
Delftware or Delft pottery is also known as Delft Blue.
Delftware includes pottery objects of all descriptions ...
Category
Antique 18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware, Delft
$899 Sale Price
45% Off
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Vintage 925 Sterling Silver Delft Dutch Windmill Floral Brooch Pin
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This vintage brooch pin, crafted from 925 sterling silver, showcases a charming Delft Dutch windmill design adorned with floral accents.
Category
Vintage 1970s European Art Deco Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
$105 Sale Price
40% Off
Dutch Delft - Pair of plates
By Delft
Located in DELFT, NL
Beautiful pair of early 18th century Dutch Delft plates, high quality of painting.
Geometrical design with foliate scrolls and cartouches.
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Dutch William and Mary Delft and Faience
Materials
Delft, Faience
$1,498 / set
Delft Blue Large Platter by Oud Delft Holland
By Delft
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful large Delft Blue platter, Made by Old Delft in Nijmegen Holland.
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Other Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
Jan Snoeck "Snake" Art Object for the Porceleyne Fles Delft Holland
By Jan Snoeck
Located in Den Haag, NL
Jan Snoeck "Snake" art object for the Porceleyne Fles Delft Holland. Jan Snoeck 5-3-1927 -Den Haag 31-3 2018
Jan Snoeck usually worked with stone, concrete, and metal.
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic


