Antique Tile

Mosaics are an ancient form of decoration, made of tiles, tesserae in Italian, from the Greek tesseris, referring to their four sided shapes.

Tiles patterned with geometric designs add an element of texture and cultural richness at the base of the archway.

A refined example of Scandinavian modern design, featuring a beautifully grained rosewood veneer top enhanced by an integrated panel of decorative tiles from the Royal Copenhagen Por...

A very good looking well made and decorative plant stand, it looks expensive and important in any setting, the frame is carved oak with barley twist legs and tiled decorative panels ...

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Beneath the mirror runs a striking panel of green‑on‑brown tiles, possibly by Minton, each featuring a lion rampant, a bold and unusual decorative touch that lifts the whole piece.

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A pavilion with a red tiled roof projects from the upper right, where two seated figures appear behind a low railing.

Across the clear glass body, painted in transparent and polychrome enamels, unfolds a detailed view of the cathedral: its soaring Gothic spire, patterned tiled roof and intricately a...

This is very common with cabinets of this age, as the feet and lower sections were particularly susceptible to wear and moisture from the stone and tiled floors commonly found in his...

The rest of the background of this stunning antique Caucasian Kuba (Quba) carpet is decorated with hooked crosses motifs, incorporated into rectangular tiles, accompanying the modula...

Dancing Woman White Alabaster Sculpture, early 20th century, her top and skirt with beaded trim and remnants of black paint, on base with floral tile floor design, apparently unsigne...

A Normandy heritage source explains that these roof ornaments began as functional roof accessories for sealing projecting roof parts, but later took on a decorative role; it also not...

Behind them, painted heraldic banners, mounted knights, and courtly decoration enrich the narrative, while carved furnishings, decorative ceramics, heavy drapery, and a geometric til...

The principal reserves depict gatherings of court ladies, attendants, dignitaries, and children within pavilion interiors furnished with tiled terraces, ornamental railings, screens,...

It has a unique arrowhead shape set with a turquoise-colored porcelain tile featuring an archer with a gold bow, crafted by the famous French porcelain maker Décoré a Sévrés.

Bound in the original straight grained rose colored cloth, gilt tile and wreath to spine and front cover, yellow pastedowns and endpapers, all edges gilt.

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The building is a show stopper from the outside with gothic tracery and details rivaling the finest Cathedrals in Europe, but the real show is the magnificent lobby with its tiled ba...

Original vintage travel advertising poster published by the Italian Tourism Board ENIT to promote the city of Bologna located in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy featuring...

A William Shakespeare decorative plaque by Clément Massier. This high relief tile was created by master ceramicist Clément Massier.

Featuring original Tiffany style tiled Art Glass Shade. Signed by Artist Gustave Gurschner.

There is a lovely original painted tile with florals on the top table, with origin red velvet through out.

An attractive antique English Victorian wash stand with floral tiled cast iron splash back, cast iron stand and porcelain bowl.

Below: two central finely decorated doors opening to reveal a nonsuch faux architectural interior, with bone and tortoiseshell 'tiled' floor, mirrored panels and hand painted back pa...

The unique form of the spider and web-inspired shade combines with the yellow gradient of the glass tiles to display the unparalleled craftsmanship and innovation of Tiffany Studios.

The site grew to three acres in size, producing building materials, pipework, bricks, tiles and household goods like sinks, plant stands and enamelled dishes.

The house is faced with yellow plaster and roofed with red tiles. It is dotted with green-grilled windows of varying shape and size and features a small turret on its right side.

Produced in the historic city of Multan, renowned for its richly coloured architectural tiles and decorative pottery, the vase reflects a long-standing artistic heritage shaped by Pe...

The top of the petite trunk is inlaid with a small tile of mother-of-pearl, engraved for “Charlotte”.

The restrained presentation complements the subtle palette while emphasizing the remarkable intricacy of the Ottoman tile decoration. Framed images, if shown, are for inspiration onl...

These examples demonstrate controlled casting, consistent wall thickness, and sharply defined roof textures. The repeated tile motifs and brick patterning are rendered with clarity a...

An rare Scottish "end of day" fantasy style faux bois chair. In the 19th century, tile factory workers were able to use leftover materials at day's end to pursue their own creative w...

On the Design: This exceptional carpet is engineered around a magnificent, continuous all-over network of micro-floral tiles. The pattern blankets the vast 20-foot field, carrying t...

Painted in 1895, the composition presents a quiet villa courtyard defined by stucco walls, tiled rooflines, stone steps, and a warmly opened doorway that invites the viewer into the ...

Delftware includes pottery objects of all descriptions such figurines, plates, vases and other ornamental forms and tiles. The start of the Delft style was around 1600. the most high...

We can feel the contrast with the sturdy forms of the tile temple roofs to the lower right. But in the end, the overall impression is quite similar: the contrast of the sudden moment...

A Kawara Zushi is a miniature shrine made using the techniques of traditional roof-tile craftsmen, often resembling a scaled-down temple or shrine building.

Bound in the original straight grained rose colored cloth, gilt tile and wreath to spine and front cover, yellow pastedowns and endpapers, all edges gilt.

19th-century English fireplace fender fire guard with hand-painted tile accents.

Bound in the original straight grained rose colored cloth, gilt tile and wreath to spine and front cover, yellow pastedowns and endpapers, all edges gilt.

While Osborne is more known for his work as head modeler for the Low Art Tile Company of Chelsea, Mass., his design work extended much further than simply tile.

The composition showcases meticulous attention to detail, with each brick and tile precisely rendered in delicate, fine lines.

Specialising in items such as terracotta, bricks and tile, Lefco was one of the major manufacturers of glazed architectural ceramic products of the late 19th and early 20th centuries...

Specialising in items such as terracotta, bricks and tile, Lefco was one of the major manufacturers of glazed architectural ceramic products of the late 19th and early 20th centuries...

Export milestones: They supplied the tiles for the first-class swimming pools and bathrooms of the Titanic (1912) and thousands of square meters of tiling for New York's famous Holla...

The scene unfolds within a modest yet carefully appointed Biedermeier interior, featuring a tiled floor, a linen-draped table set with a decanter and fruit, and a corner cupboard dis...

Created as mingqi burial objects, models of this type were intended to reproduce aspects of domestic life for the deceased in the afterlife. Detailed balconies, tiled roofs, and seat...

Each composition captures a distinct moment, one playful and curious with kittens exploring the tiled floor, the other more dramatic with a protective mother cat confronting her youn...

Lightly weathered, this large terracotta tile offers a glimpse into the styles and craftsmanship of history, the rampant lion a symbol of strength, royalty and courage in British her...

Macklowe Gallery Curator's Notes: The strict geometric patterning in this lamp creates a structured harmony that is enliven by the interruption of the wonderfully organic turtleback ...

The Sarreguemines factory produced most of the original tiles used during the construction of the Paris metro.

Its refined scallop shell shape, adorned with delicate golden tile motifs on a black background, perfectly embodies the elegance of the 19th century.

This three-dimensional, relief-moulded quality distinguishes it from typical flat wall tiles. The simple, naive folk art approach is highly engaging; the horse is amusingly decorated...

A finely sculpted polychrome tile mosaic dado surrounds the base, while the arch itself is framed by an exquisite combination of epigraphic, geometric, and foliate ornamentation.

Seated around a table upon a carefully rendered stone tiled floor are members of a family enjoying a festive holiday meal within the sukkah.

Each glass tessera is finely laid, resulting in an image of near-continuous surface with almost no visible separation between the tiles. The piece is mounted in an ebonised surround ...

For stability during placement, a light application of tile mortar or a thin bead of stone-safe sealant is recommended to bed the top to the bases if preferred.

A floral wallpaper had been placed under the tile mosaic, and natural oxidation over the years revealed fragments of the paper, creating a unique decorative effect.

Largest collection of Portuguese tiles in the world 18th century Portuguese " Azulejos " Hunting Scene" Measures: 100cm x 88cm 49 tiles Important note: This panel is with the tile...