18th Century Antique Nevers Faience Mermaid Pitcher
By Nevers
Located in DELFT, NL
A French faience verseuse from Nevers, decorated in cobalt blue with touches of ochre, featuring Amphitrite riding a dolphin. Executed in a bold, rustic style typical of Nevers’ popu...
Earthenware, Faience, Maiolica
Antique 18th Century Dutch Delft Tile of a Mermaid & Serpent
By Delft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique 18th century Dutch Delft pottery tile. Depicting a mermaid in the ocean wringing a snake with her hands.
Ceramic, Pottery
Sold
H 6.9 in W 6.9 in D 1.2 in
18th Century Delft Tiles Oak Framed Blue and White Mermaid Dutch Delftware Tiles
By Delft, AK Dutch Delftware, Royal Delft
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
17th - 18th century Dutch Delft Tiles Oak framed blue and white tiles. Depicting mermaids and seacreatures Design: In the manner of Royal Delft, AK Dutch Delftware Style, Antique, Ba...
Delft, Oak
Sold
H 6.25 in W 26.75 in D 0.5 in
18th Century French Framed Plaque with 5 Blue and White Painted Delft Tiles
By Delft
Located in Dallas, TX
The hand painted blue and white plaque features traditional Delft scene with sailboat, fish, mermaid motifs.
Faience, Oak
Sold
H 26.5 in W 21.5 in D 1 in
17th Century Dutch Delft Tiles of Mermaids, Mermen and Sea Creatures, Set of 20
Located in Stamford, CT
Quite sturdy in a bronze frame with steel backing. Delft tiles with Mermaids and Sea Monsters are among the most intriguing and entertaining tiles created.
Ceramic
17th C. Delft Mermaid Tile
Located in North Egremont, MA
Beautiful Delft tile with Mermaid gazing into her mirror,
Ceramic
19th Century Square Majolica Mermaid Wall Plate
Located in Austin, TX
Square Majolica mermaid plate with shells on the corners, the mermaid sit on a flying fish, the border is decorated with shrimps, circa 1880.
Ceramic
19th Century French Clairefontaine Hand-Painted Majolica Fish Pitcher
Located in Dallas, TX
An expressive fish form and vivid glaze give this antique majolica pitcher its playful sculptural presence. Crafted in France circa 1890 by the Clairefontaine faience manufactory, th...
Ceramic, Majolica
19th Century Square Majolica Mermaid Wall Plate
Located in Austin, TX
Square Majolica mermaid plate with shells on the corners, the mermaid sit on a flying fish, the border is decorated with shrimps, circa 1880.
Ceramic
19th Century Square Majolica Mermaid Wall Plate
Located in Austin, TX
Square Majolica mermaid plate with shells on the corners, the mermaid sit on a flying fish, the border is decorated with shrimps, circa 1880.
Ceramic
$4,831
H 10.24 in W 10.24 in D 0.79 in
Delft - Blue and White Plaque with polychrome frame, mid 18th century
By Delft
Located in DELFT, NL
Delft blue and white wall plaque with integral polychrome self-frame, mid-18th century. The central decoration depicts an Oriental landscape with blossoming peonies, painted in coba...
Earthenware, Delft, Faience
17th Century Dutch Delft Tiles Figures in Landscape shephard
By Delft, Royal Delft, AK Dutch Delftware
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
2 Dutch Delft blue and White tiles Depicting figures in a landscape Origin Netherland second half 17th century Condition: Good not glued Delftware or Delft pottery is also known as ...
Delft, Pottery
Ceramic mermaid statuette / candle holder, Italy
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Magnificent ceramic mermaid statuette / candle holder, Italian production from the 2nd half of the 20th century. The mermaid's tail forms the handle of the candle holder. In the styl...
Ceramic
18th Century Faience Jug
Located in Copenhagen, K
Beautiful German faience jug from one of the Northern German factories.
Faience
$1,136
H 6.9 in W 6.9 in D 1.2 in
18th Century Delft Tiles Blue White Sea Creatures Monsters Delft Tiles set of 4
By Royal Delft, Delft, AK Dutch Delftware
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
17th - 18th century Dutch Delft Tiles - set of 4 Oak framed blue and white tiles. Depicting seacreatures, sea monster, fish Design: In the manner of Royal Delft, AK Dutch Delftware S...
Delft, Oak
Collection of Nine Antique Delft Tiles
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A collection of nine 5-inch antique Delft tiles depicting Dutch scenes with windmills, maidens and soldiers, all of which are in expressive blue colouring on a white background. Each...
Clay
17th Century Dutch Delft Tiles Figures in Landscape shephard
By Delft, Royal Delft, AK Dutch Delftware
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
2 Dutch Delft blue and White tiles Depicting figures in a landscape Origin Netherland second half 17th century Condition: Good not glued Delftware or Delft pottery is also known as ...
Delft, Pottery
Set of Four 18th Century Blue and White Delft Tiles, 1780s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of Four 18th Century Blue and White Delft Tiles Framed in Custom Iron Frame. Wonderful piece to display.
Iron
19th Century Italian Faience Pitcher
Located in Austin, TX
19th century Italian faience pitcher decorated with bird on a fence and a tree on the other side.
Faience
$2,500
H 12.6 in W 6.3 in D 7.88 in
Delft - Wanli style pitcher chinoiserie decor, second half 17th century
By Delft
Located in DELFT, NL
Dutch Delftware pouring jug, very large size. Decorated with soft blue decoration of a elaborate chinoiserie landscape with persons after wan-li porcelain designs. The neck with two ...
Pewter
$487
H 5.08 in W 5.08 in D 0.44 in
17th Century Dutch Delft Tile with Decoration of a Dutch Fishing Boat
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
The Netherlands Circa 1660 - 1680 A blue and white Dutch Delft tile with the decoration of a fishing boat. These boats sailed near the coast of the North Sea and on the Zuiderzee. S...
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
$1,420
H 8.67 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in
Raymond Chevalier for Boch Freres Vase with Mermaid Decor, Art Deco
By Boch Freres Keramis, Raymond Chevalier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original beautiful Art deco vase with polychrome Sea decor and gilding by Raymond Chevalier designer artist of Charles Catteau at Boch Frères, La Louvière. In a very good condition w...
Ceramic
$2,728
H 10.75 in W 5.25 in D 4.4 in
Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style
By Victor Horta
Located in Lisse, NL
Top condition and pure elegance Art Nouveau vase. For the collectors of museum quality and condition Art Nouveau ceramics. This stunning Art Nouveau vase is decorated with the mos...
Bronze
Elegant Japanese Edo Period Rack
Located in New York, NY
This refined object dates to the first half of the 19th century, and was probably used for obi, kimono sashes, which were hung over it. The gold decorations on the black-lacquered g...
Lacquer
The Forsyth Mushroom Pouf in Dedar 'Schwarzwald'
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Our Mushroom Pouf is designed by Forsyth and handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cute decorative piece for any room adding color and a bit of whimsy. The perfect ottoman or extra seat. Eac...
Velvet
19th Century Swedish hand painted pine storage box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century hand painted pine storage box circa 1840. We are pleased to offer this original painted storage box. Hand painted florals to the lid with initials mjd and an anno date...
Pine
$22,500
H 33 in W 26 in D 44 in
Italian Baroque Rocking Chair by Pauly & Co., 19th Century Silver Leaf
By Pauly & Co.
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt rocker with carved seashell seat & back and seahorse sides (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)
Silver Leaf
18th Century Original Blue Painted Swedish Wood Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A Swedish original painted blue pine wood box from the countryside of Sweden. Based on the flower decoration style, probably from Centre-North Sweden. The Rococo-period in the Folk A...
Iron
18th Century English Oak Bureau
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 18th Century English oak bureau with later paint finish. 1780 Height to the underside of the desk - 67cm
Brass
$9,240
H 80.32 in W 48.04 in D 20.48 in
19th Century Provincial Rococo Cabinet in Rare to Find Original Paint
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A 19th Century Provincial Rococo cabinet in its original blue paint. With a deep decorative carved pediment, and below two doors opening to useful storage. Below two doors opening t...
Wood
Late 19th Century Hand Painted Italian Architectural Accent
Located in Round Top, TX
Original hand-painted and carved Italian wooden architectural wall panel or decorative door accent featuring an armorial cartouche with crowned lion and floral motifs. Colors of burn...
Wood, Paint
English Cast Iron Umbrella / Cane Stand. Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
English cast iron umbrella / cane stand with three section top, scrolled floral side mounts, four removable pans, and terminating on decorative cast egg and dart base.
$40,134 / set
H 42.52 in W 32.68 in D 14.57 in
Pair of Italian Crab-Form Grotto Chairs, Attributed to Pauly et Cie, Venice
By Pauly et Cie
Located in London, GB
These wacky 'Grotto' chairs were manufactured in Venice in response to the 19th century interior design craze for Grotto furniture. The trend originated with the European nobility of...
Velvet, Wood
$22,166
H 27.56 in Dm 15.36 in L 27.56 in
1921 René Lalique Ceiling Fixture Light Chandelier Deux Sirenes Mermaids Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Ceiling fixture light chandelier "Deux Sirenes" (Mermaids) made in glass created by René Lalique in 1921. Molded signature. New rops. New wiring. Original ceiling cap. Perfect con...
Blown Glass
1940s Guillotine Cigar Cutter in Wood and Brass
Located in Madrid, ES
Unusual and highly decorative cigar cutter designed in the form of a traditional guillotine, dating from the 1940s. Crafted from a combination of wood and brass, this charming object...
Fruitwood
18th Century Iron Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
When you describe something as outrageous, sometimes that is an exaggeration. But there is no better way of describing this phenomenal fixture. It is a late 18th century all iron cha...
Iron
Art Deco Green Malachite Glass Figural Perfume Bottle
Located in Devon, England
A truly beautiful Art Deco green malachite glass perfume bottle with a female embossed figure to the stopper. Made in Czechoslovakia, this stunning perfume bottle is attributed to Sc...
Malachite
Modern Fabric Table Hand-Painted Lamp by Studio Mirei, Anemone
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Anemone table lamp. Named for the soft, brightly colored sea creatures that look like a flower and often live on rocks under water. A little mermaid’s best friend, the Anemone La...
Natural Fiber
The unique graceful design and classic style of antique Delft pottery and faience make these pieces an exceptional addition to any dining room.
The popularity of the blue-and-white porcelain developed in 14th-century China inspired Delft and faience pottery in Europe. The global expansion of trade through the Dutch East India Company led to the import of numerous examples of Chinese porcelain, resulting in the creation of Dutch Delftware, which is the term generally used to describe the tin-glazed earthenware that Dutch potters used. There were other imitations of Chinese porcelain produced by ceramicists throughout Europe, but Delftware was the most successful. This iconic tradition — the subject of a 2020 exhibition at the Kunstmuseum den Haag — resembled Chinese porcelain but was more affordable.
True blue Delftware originates only from a single location: Delft in the Netherlands. These precious pieces pair well with French faience. Unlike Delft plates, Delft vases and other pieces of Delftware, French faience utilizes a lead-and-tin glaze. This earthenware has roots in late-16th-century France. French Provincial Delft and faience tend to feature snow-white lacquered surfaces with colorful painted images or floral designs.
In terms of elegance and versatility, Baroque Delft and faience always impress. The most extravagant and boldly hued pieces are Rococo Delft and faience. Plates, tureens and other objects made in this style are frequently ornate and intricately decorated, making them ideal for display. Modern Dutch design masters often incorporate vintage decor into their contemporary designs, and Delftware items are a popular choice.
Browse antique Delft pottery and faience now on 1stDibs.
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