What are Minton tiles made of?

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.

Minton Tile

English Tile

Aesthetic Movement Tiles

Parian Porcelain

Moyr Smith

19th Century Antique Tiles

Reclaimed Tile

Trent Tile

Victorian Encaustic Tile

19th Century Lamb of God Tile By The Campbell Brick & Tile Co

$3,508

19th Century Lamb of God Tile By The Campbell Brick & Tile Co

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

In 1875, he changed the name to Campbell Brick & Tile Co. This was after tile manufacturers Minton Hollins, previously Minton & Co, had taken out a court order to stop Taylor and Cam...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Mounted Objects

Materials

Clay

Set of 15 Antique Floral Encaustic Tiles by Campbell Tile Co

$2,145

Set of 15 Antique Floral Encaustic Tiles by Campbell Tile Co

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

In 1875, he changed the name to Campbell Brick & Tile Co in 1875. This was after tile manufacturers Minton Hollins, previously Minton & Co, had taken out a court order to stop Taylor...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Victorian Flooring

Materials

Clay

Set of 15 Campbell Tile Co Floral Buff & Brown Encaustic Tiles

$2,145

Set of 15 Campbell Tile Co Floral Buff & Brown Encaustic Tiles

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

In 1875, he changed the name to Campbell Brick & Tile Co in 1875. This was after tile manufacturers Minton Hollins, previously Minton & Co, had taken out a court order to stop Taylor...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Flooring

Materials

Clay

Set of 15 Reclaimed Buff & Brown Encaustic Tiles by Campbell Tile Co

$1,600

Set of 15 Reclaimed Buff & Brown Encaustic Tiles by Campbell Tile Co

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

In 1875, he changed the name to Campbell Brick & Tile Co in 1875. This was after tile manufacturers Minton Hollins, previously Minton & Co, had taken out a court order to stop Taylor...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Flooring

Materials

Clay

Pair Aesthetic period Oak Tiled back Hall chairs

$1,226 / set

Pair Aesthetic period Oak Tiled back Hall chairs

Located in Dereham, GB

Pair Aesthetic period Oak Tiled back Hall chairs Circa 1880s Oak with Ebonised detail, Arch tops, with carved leaf decoration, Inset tile by: Minton China works : Designed by Moyr Sm...

Category

Antique 1880s British Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Collection of British Post-Medieval Patterned Encaustic Tiles

$4,053

Collection of British Post-Medieval Patterned Encaustic Tiles

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A superb collection of 19th century encaustic tiles in post-medieval patterns by a range of historic British makers including Minton Hollins, W.

Category

Antique 1850s English Flooring

Materials

Clay

A Set Of Four Reclaimed Encaustic Floral Quatrefoil Tiles

$919

A Set Of Four Reclaimed Encaustic Floral Quatrefoil Tiles

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Dating from the mid 19th century, these reclaimed encaustic tiles were likely produced by W.Godwin, Maw & Co. or Minton.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Gothic Mounted Objects

Materials

Clay

A Set Of Four Reclaimed Encaustic Floral Quatrefoil Tiles

$919

A Set Of Four Reclaimed Encaustic Floral Quatrefoil Tiles

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Dating from the mid 19th century, these reclaimed encaustic tiles were likely produced by W.Godwin, Maw & Co. or Minton.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Gothic Mounted Objects

Materials

Clay

A Set Of Four Reclaimed Encaustic Floral Quatrefoil Tiles

$1,055

A Set Of Four Reclaimed Encaustic Floral Quatrefoil Tiles

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Dating from the mid 19th century, these reclaimed encaustic tiles were likely produced by W.Godwin, Maw & Co. or Minton.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Gothic Mounted Objects

Materials

Clay

A Victorian Gothic Washstand Attributed To Charles Bevan And Christopher Dresser

$10,218

A Victorian Gothic Washstand Attributed To Charles Bevan And Christopher Dresser

Located in London, GB

An exceptional and rare late Victorian Reformed Gothic washstand in beautifully figured maple, the design attributed to Charles Bevan, with original Minton ceramic tiles designed by ...

Category

Antique 1880s English Gothic Revival Vanities

Materials

Marble, Brass

Victorian Bamboo Coat Stand With Mirror & Umbrella Stand

$3,447

Victorian Bamboo Coat Stand With Mirror & Umbrella Stand

Located in London, GB

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.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Ceramic, Bamboo, Mirror

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Minton Tile For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic minton tile available at 1stDibs. Each minton tile for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, wood and earthenware. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer minton tile, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A minton tile, designed in the Victorian, Arts and Crafts or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made minton tile over the years, but those crafted by Minton, Christopher Dresser and John Moyr Smith are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Minton Tile?

Prices for a minton tile start at $79 and top out at $17,837 with the average selling for $2,450.

Questions About Minton Tile

What are Minton tiles made of?
1 Answer
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.