Delft
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39 Antique 18th C. Dutch Delft Tiles Blue & White Star Animal Rabbit Hound Deer
By Delft
Located in Dayton, OH
Lot of 39 antique 18th Century blue and white ceramic Delft tiles. The majority feature a circle design around various animals including rabbits, dogs/hounds/fox, deer/stag, horse, c...
Category
18th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Delft
Materials
Porcelain
$3,000 Sale Price
20% Off
H 5.25 in W 5.25 in D 0.5 in
Set of Eight Antique Dutch Delft Plates Hand Painted Landscape Scene Circa 1780
By Delft
Located in Katonah, NY
This exceptional set of eight Dutch Delft plates was hand painted circa 1780, each one capturing a richly imagined rural landscape with timeless charm.
Painted in a vivid palette of ...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Antique Delft
Materials
Delft
$720 / set
H 1 in Dm 9.1 in
Antique Dutch Delft Faience Flower Brick Vase, circa 1900
By Delft
Located in Pearland, TX
A fine antique Dutch Delft faience hand molded flower brick or flower frog vase, circa 1900. This charming footed flower pot has a hand painted floral design in the traditional Delft...
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Early 1900s Dutch Antique Delft
Materials
Delft
Delft Polychrome Butter Dish with Kakiemon Decoration, 18th Century
By Delft
Located in DELFT, NL
A fine Dutch Delft polychrome earthenware butter dish with domed cover, decorated in the Japanese Kakiemon style. The round form is painted with birds among flowering branches, execu...
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Mid-18th Century Rococo Antique Delft
Materials
Pewter
Pair Large Antique Blue and White Delft Jars, Fluted, Netherlands Circa 1880
By Delft
Located in Katonah, NY
This exquisite pair of large blue and white Delft jars was hand-painted in the Netherlands during the late 19th century, around 1880.
The design features shaped panels, each depicti...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Delft
Materials
Delft
$3,200 / set
H 17.25 in Dm 8.5 in
Pair Large Antique Dutch Delft Lidded Jars Blue and White Circa 1880
By Delft
Located in Katonah, NY
This beautiful pair of large antique Dutch Delft jars was made circa 1880 and features classic blue and white decoration.
The decoration presents a continuous garden scene with styli...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Delft
Materials
Delft
Early 20th Century White and Cobalt Blue Delft Ceramic Vase
By Delft
Located in Milano, MI
Potiche vase in. hand-painted Delft pottery, made in the early part of the 20th century
Ø cm 21 h cm 52
Delft pottery, also known as "Delftware" or "Delft Blue," is a type of Dutch...
Category
1920s Dutch Victorian Vintage Delft
Materials
Ceramic
Large Antique Blue and White Dutch Delft Charger with Birds and Flower Basket
By Delft
Located in Katonah, NY
This blue and white Dutch Delft charger was hand-painted in deep cobalt blue in the 18th century, circa 1780.
The central scene features a pair of birds in flight above a basket brimming with full blooms and leafy stems.
The birds—elegantly rendered with wings extended—add a sense of movement and vitality to the design.
The flower basket is painted with expressive brushwork, creating a beautiful and balanced composition.
Surrounding the central reserve is a wide border of scrolling foliate motifs and stylized floral panels.
This charger exemplifies the refined decorative tradition of 18th-century Delftware.
Its tin-glazed surface enhances the depth of the blue pigment, and the expressive brushwork throughout reveals the painter's skill.
Dimensions: 14" diameter
Condition: Excellent—very minor expected wear consistent with age
Decoration: Birds in flight, flower basket, and scrolling floral border
Price: $980
Material: Tin-glazed earthenware (Delftware)
Style: Dutch Delft, Chinoiserie-inspired decoration
Origin: Netherlands
Date: 18th century, circa 1780
Key Features
• Hand-painted scene with birds and blooming basket
• Expressive brushwork and deep cobalt blue decoration
• Wide floral border with scrolling foliate motifs
• Tin-glazed surface characteristic of Delftware
• Reverse shows three stilt marks from traditional 18th-century kiln firing
• Fine example of Dutch Delft painting...
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Late 18th Century Antique Delft
Materials
Delft
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Delft furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Delft furniture, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Delft were created in the Baroque style in europe during the 18th century and earlier. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Dutch Originals, and Royal Delft. Prices for Delft furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $125 and can go as high as $15,483, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,869.
Questions About Delft
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Delftware often has a maker's mark on the base or back of the item consisting of letters or figurative symbols to show where the item was manufactured. Today markings will say hand-painted in Holland as well as the phrase Delft blue in Dutch or English.
- What is Delft known for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Delft 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024To tell how old your Delft is, look for the maker's markings. On most pieces, you will find the painter's initials as well as a two-letter date code. By comparing the date code on your piece to information provided on trusted online resources, you can find out its year of production. If you have trouble locating the date code, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can assist you with dating. Explore a diverse assortment of Delft pottery on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between Delft and Chinoiserie is that one is a specific type of pottery, and the other is a style of pottery. Chinoiserie is a general term for pottery and other decorative objects produced by Western artisans that draw inspiration from traditional Chinese functional and fine arts. Delft, or Delftware, is tin-glazed pottery made through techniques that originated in Delft, Netherlands. Many pieces of Delftware are examples of Chinoiserie because their decorative embellishments were inspired by Chinese porcelain. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Delftware and Chinoiserie pottery.
- How can I tell if Delft is real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if Delft pottery is real, look at it under a magnifying glass. Authentic Delftware should show visible brushstrokes, a sign that the pieces have hand-painted images. You can also turn the piece over and look for a crown cross marking with the words Handpainted, Delft Blue, Made in Holland. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted Delft pottery.
- When were Delft tiles made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Delft 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, 2022Yes, 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.
- Is Delft Blue still made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Delft Blue is in fact still made today. There is one factory left, the Royal Dutch, which has been in operation since 1653. It continues to make delft blue using the traditional methods. You’ll find a variety of Delft blue products from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- How much is Delft pottery worth?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024How much Delft pottery is worth varies based on characteristics like type, style, age and condition. Selling prices usually start in the low hundreds, with the most valuable examples of Delft pottery worth $10,000 or more. True blue Delftware originates only from a single location: Delft in the Netherlands. These precious pieces pair well with French faience. Unlike Delftware, French faience utilizes a lead-and-tin glaze. To find out how much a specific piece is worth, have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate it. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique Delft pottery.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify your Delft pottery marks, try using the factory mark database on the Delfts Aardewerk platform. Several Dutch museums joined forces to create this site in order to educate the public and collectors about Delftware. On it, you'll find hundreds of pictures of makers’ markings and a handy search feature for browsing the images based on a description of your marking. If you're unable to find your mark on the site, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can aid you with making an identification. Explore a selection of Delft pottery on 1stDibs.