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Pair Antique Dutch Delft Jars Blue and White Thousand Flowers Pattern Ca. 1880
By Delft
Located in Katonah, NY
This pair of large antique Dutch Delft jars, made circa 1880, features classic blue and white Delft decoration in the "Thousand Flowers" pattern.
The decoration presents a continuous...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Delft Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft
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 Decorative Objects
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Delft
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft
Dutch Delft Blue and White Charger De Witte Starre Factory Circa 1770
Located in Katonah, NY
This large Dutch Delft charger was hand-painted at the De Witte Starre* factory in Haarlem circa 1770.
The cobalt blue decoration is arranged in petal-like panels radiating from a ce...
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1770s Dutch Chinoiserie Antique Delft Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft
Pair Antique Blue and White Delft Vases 18th Century Netherlands Circa 1780
By Delft
Located in Katonah, NY
This elegant pair of Dutch Delft vases is from the late 18th century, circa 1780.
They are beautifully hand-painted and feature cobalt blue decoration in the mid-18th-century "Thousa...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Delft Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft
Set of 3 Antique Blue and White Delft Plates Hand Painted Netherlands Ca. 1800
By Delft
Located in Katonah, NY
This set of three antique Delft plates was hand-painted in the Netherlands circa 1800.
Each plate measures approximately 9 inches in diameter and ...
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Early 19th Century Dutch Folk Art Antique Delft Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft
Large Blue and White Dutch Delft Jar
Located in Katonah, NY
The first thing you notice is the magnificent spiral snake handles.
This large blue and white Dutch Delft covered jar is fully decorated!
The elaborate decoration on the front featu...
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Delft Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft
Pair Antique Blue and White Dutch Delft Vases
By Delft
Located in Katonah, NY
This pair of tall blue and white antique Delft vases was hand-painted in the Netherlands during the late 19th century, around 1880-1890. They have a distinctive bottle-like silhouett...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Delft Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft
$3,200 / set
Royal Delft Baluster Vases Earthenware Blue White Ceramic Covered Jars - a pair
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
A pair Dutch Delftware Royal Delft vases - Urns.
Tall decorative covered baluster vases on an octagonal foot.
The vases are hand crafted and hand painted in enchanting blue colors,...
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20th Century Dutch Baroque Revival Delft Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware, Delft
Three Antique Dutch Delft Plates Netherlands Circa 1800
By Delft
Located in Katonah, NY
Made in the Netherlands circa 1800, these three Dutch Delft plates exhibit a naive yet energetic quality.
The center of each dish features a beautifully hand-painted arrangement of l...
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Early 1800s Dutch Folk Art Antique Delft Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft
Pair Antique Blue and White Dutch Delft Jars Netherlands Circa 1860
By Delft
Located in Katonah, NY
The decoration on this pair of blue and white Dutch Delft jars features intricate floral patterns, scrolling foliage, and a central vase, all hand-painted in two shades of rich cobal...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Delft Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft
Royal Delft 1988 Hand-Painted Candlesticks, Pair with Original Boxes, Delft Blue
By Royal Delft
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This rare and elegant pair of Royal Delft candlesticks, produced by De Porceleyne Fles in 1988, showcases the mastery of Delft Blue craftsmanship. Each candlestick is meticulously ha...
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1980s Dutch Chinoiserie Vintage Delft Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Delft
$549 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Blue and White Dutch Delft Five Piece Garniture Hand Painted 18th Century C-1760
Located in Katonah, NY
This exquisite blue and white Delft five-piece garniture from mid-18th century Holland, circa 1760, is a masterpiece. The hand-painted panels on the front and back of each jar are de...
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Antique Delft Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft
Dutch Delft Tabacco Jar The Claw Blue White Delftware Tin Glazed Pottery
By The Claw
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Dutch Delft Tabacco Jar The Claw Blue White Delftware Tin Glazed Pottery
Dutch delftware tabacco jar.
Tin glazed blue and white earthenware with brass c...
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Early 19th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Delft Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Pair Dutch Delft Blue and White Chargers by The Axe Factory Circa 1770
By The Axe
Located in Katonah, NY
This beautiful pair of large Dutch Delft chargers was hand-painted at the renowned "De Porceleyne Bijl" ("The Axe") factory in Delft, circa 1770.
Each charger features a lush central...
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Country Antique Delft Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft
Blue and White Delft Vase Hand Painted 18th Century Netherlands, circa 1760
Located in Katonah, NY
This blue and white Delft jar was made in the Netherlands in the early 18th century, circa 1730.
The jar is covered in a gorgeous light blue glaze traditional to much early 18th ce...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Delft Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft
Delft Blue and White Vase Hand Painted 18th Century circa 1780 Netherlands
Located in Katonah, NY
Made circa 1780, this 18th century Dutch Delft vase was hand painted with floral decoration of flowers and scrolling vines.
A beautiful deep cobalt blue covers most of the surface....
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Late 18th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Delft Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft
Antique Blue and White English Delft Charger Plate Hand Painted Circa 1760
Located in Katonah, NY
Produced in Bristol, England, circa 1760, this handpainted blue and white Delft charger is a visual delight.
The center of the charger features a flower garden with songbirds seated ...
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Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Delft Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft
Antique 18th Century Blue & White Dutch Delft Chinoserie Jar or Vase
By Delft, De Drie Astonne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Dutch Delft vase or jar.
The body decorated with cartouches of stylized peony bouquets on a latticework ground. The shoulder decorated with alternating cartouches of ...
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Delft Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft
Antique Polychrome Delft Hand Painted 17th Century Portuguese Ceramic Tureen Lid
Located in Coimbra, PT
Delft polychrome Portuguese hand painted ceramic covered tureen with lid and under plate, hand painted 17th century, tin glazed faience with floral, hunting and bird motif, early 20t...
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1940s Portuguese Country Vintage Delft Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Delft
Antique Blue and White Delft Mantle Jar Netherlands circa 1780
Located in Katonah, NY
This charming blue and white Dutch Delft jar is decorated in shades of cobalt blue.
Hand-painted in the late 18th century circa 1780, the jar mixes rococo and chinoiserie design elem...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Delft Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft
Pair Large Blue and White Delft Jars Made Netherlands 18th Century Circa 1780
Located in Katonah, NY
This exquisite pair of 18th-century blue and white Delft jars are hand-painted in deep cobalt blue with an all-over design of flowers and scrolling vines.
The jars are octagonal with...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Delft Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft
Dutch Delft Blue & White Botanical Bowl
By Delft
Located in Downingtown, PA
Dutch Delft Blue & White Botanical Bowl,
Circa 1720
The high-sided Dutch Delft pottery blue and white bowl with a plain flared foot is painted with a band below the rim of six large...
Category
Early 18th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Delft Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft, Faience, Pottery
Set of 3 Antique Dutch Delft Floral Garniture Vases
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous petite set of three antique Delft transferware garniture vases made between 1900 and 1930, attributed to Mosa in Maastricht, the Netherlands. No maker's mark. This fine ga...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Delft Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft, Porcelain
Blue and White Delft Chargers Theeboom Pattern made by "The Claw" circa 1770
By De Klaauw
Located in Katonah, NY
This pair of Dutch Delft chargers in the "Theeboom" pattern shows a tea plant with a fan-shaped bouquet of leaves and flowers.
The deep cobalt blue is fabulous!
This is one of the ...
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1770s Dutch Rococo Antique Delft Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft
18th Century Blue and White Delft Jug Inscribed 'Boy' Hand-Painted Circa 1750
By Delft
Located in Katonah, NY
This blue and white English Delft jug, made circa 1750-1760, has a tall, narrow neck with a slightly flared rim on a distinctive globular body. The decoration is the word "BOY" framed by blue dashes.
It is hand-painted in blue, done in a freehand, fluid style that includes typical irregularities in the paint.
Historically, 18th-century English Delftware is known for its freehand, fluid decoration, characterized by minor irregularities that evoke an authentic folk art quality.
The rustic and uneven glaze is also characteristic of this pottery.
The jug has a utilitarian feel, featuring four protruding lugs on the sides.
Its modest yet charming form, rounded shape, and understated ornamentation reflect the everyday aesthetic of mid-18th-century Delftware production.
Delftware jugs were often created for public houses, and "Boy" might reference part of a pub name, a local drinking song, or a common toast.
Just as likely, given England's strong maritime traditions, this could refer to a sailor's drinking vessel.
In naval and military slang, "Boy" was often used to refer to young sailors or recruits.
This hand-painted inscription adds a personal touch, making this jug a unique and engaging example of antique Delftware...
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Mid-18th Century French Country Antique Delft Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience, Delft
Blue and White Delft Dish Netherlands Circa 1800
Located in Katonah, NY
At the center of this lovely hand-painted blue and white Delft dish is a traditional chinoiserie view of a garden.
We see an oversized peony, a willow tree...
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Early 19th Century Antique Delft Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft
Set of 4 Blue & White Delft Plates Hand Painted English Delftware 18th Century
By Delft
Located in Katonah, NY
These exquisite hand-painted Delftware dishes, made in Bristol, England, circa 1760 and inspired by Chinese blue and white porcelain, are a perfect example of the mid-18th-century En...
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Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Delft Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft
Circa 1870 Delft Pottery Inkwell
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Charming 19th century Delft inkwell, hand-painted with stylized yellow blossoms and delicate green accents on a creamy glazed surface. The stepped design features two inkwell opening...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Delft Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft
Antique 19th Century Dutch Delft Faience Floral Vase
By Delft
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely large antique Dutch Delft faience trumpet vase made by well known maker Boch Frères Keramis in La Louvière, Belgium, circa 1890. Maker's mark on reverse. This gorgeous vase ...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Country Antique Delft Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft
Beautiful 18th Century Dutch Delft Blue and White Earthenware Vase with Top
By Delft
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Dutch blue & white delft vase with a top, depicting scenes of birds on all sides, with floral motif. Great for the ornithologist - really lovely! Bought in the south of France. Witho...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Delft Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft
Large Delft Blue and White Fluted Octagonal Jar, JV Duijn, 18th c, Netherlands
Located in Austin, TX
A large and impressive Dutch Delft jar of octagonal shape with fluted sides, mark for Johannes Van Duijn, De Porceleyne Schotel Factory, 1764 - 1773, Delft, Holland, the Netherlands....
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Antique Delft Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience, Pottery, Earthenware, Delft
Pair of Antique 19th Century Dutch Delft Birds Floral Knobble Vases
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb large pair of antique 19th-century Dutch Delft faience knobble vases, circa 1800. Maker's mark on reverse. These gorgeous vases have a lovely ribbed body with fine hand pain...
Category
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Delft Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft, Faience
$2,900 Sale Price / set
27% Off
Pair Blue and White Delft Jars Netherlands Hand Painted
Located in Katonah, NY
A pair of blue and white Dutch Delft jars hand painted in the Netherlands, in the late 19th or early 20th Century.
Hand painted all around on a lobed body with a chinoiserie scene of...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Delft Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft
Pair of Large Delft Covered Vases
Located in New York, NY
Molded with light ribbing, the covers domed with inverted acorn knops, and painted with leaping stag in quatrefoil cartouche, alternating with bird on a fence with flowering tree nea...
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20th Century Delft Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft
Antique Royal Delft Vases Chinoiserie Blue White Knobble Vases Earthenware pair
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
A pair Dutch Royal Delft vases.
Tall decorative vases on an octagonal foot.
The vases are hand crafted and hand painted in enchanting blue colors, blue camaieu.
Floral decoration wit...
Category
20th Century Dutch Baroque Revival Delft Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware, Delft
Antique Delft Blue and White Jar Made by The Claw Netherlands Circa 1790
By The Claw
Located in Katonah, NY
This hand-painted jar and cover from circa 1790 boasts beautiful Dutch Delft floral artwork.
The intricate design features a stunning array of blooms and vines in deep and medium cobalt blue.
The shoulders of the jar are adorned with lappets filled with flower heads, and its octagonal form is topped with a simple, deep blue knop.
Dimensions: 12.75" tall x 6" at widest point x 4.75" across base
Condition: Excellent with small edge frits invisibly restored
Price: $1160
Background of Dutch Delft:
The technique of making Delft was first described in writing by Gerrit Paape in "The Delft Pottery Maker," written in 1794 and dedicated to Lambertus Sanderus, the owner of De Porceleyne Claeuw (The Porcelain Claw). Delft faience began in the 17th century. Much of the most beautiful Delft was produced in the Dutch city...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Delft Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft
Pair Blue and White Delft Mantle Jars Hand Painted Netherlands, Circa 1770
Located in Katonah, NY
This pair of Dutch Delft mantle jars features a charming rococo scene hand-painted in blue and white Delft. The jars depict a pair of cows resting in a fenced area, with a flock of b...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Delft Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft
18th Century Dutch Delft Plate with Walking Man Scene, Circa 1780
By Delft
Located in Katonah, NY
This hand-painted plate, made in the Netherlands around 1780, features the "Walking Man," a decorative motif commonly found in 18th-century Dutch Delftware.
The image depicts a man i...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Delft Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft
Antique Blue & White English Delftware Charger 18th Century Hand-Painted C. 1750
By Delft
Located in Katonah, NY
This Delft charger showcases a charming hand-painted chinoiserie scene featuring blooming trees, rocky formations, a cottage, and two fishermen in their boats on the water, with bird...
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Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Delft Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft
Early 19th Century Rectangular Delft Tile with Rabbit
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming delft blue and white tile featuring a running rabbit. We see this piece displayed on a table or shelf and would make a wonderful addition to any collector of these desirabl...
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Early 19th Century Dutch Folk Art Antique Delft Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft, Paint
18th Century Large Dutch Hand Painted Blue and White Delft Jars
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Museum quality 18th century pair of delft jars, blue and white. Large and beautiful! One minor chip on rim (see photos). Bought in the South of Fra...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Delft Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft
Antique Dutch Delft Faience Flower Brick
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 flo...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Delft Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience, Delft
Blue and White Delft Charger Hand-Painted, Netherlands, 18th Century, Circa 1760
Located in Katonah, NY
The entire surface of this blue and white Dutch Delft charger is covered in deep beautiful cobalt blue coloring.
The center of the charger is filled with lovely hand-painted peonies...
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Delft Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft
18th Century Tin Glazed Dutch Delft Pottery Blue and White Vase or Jar
By Delft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine 18th century Dutch Delft pottery vase or jar.
Of typical vasiform shape with medium and deep blue Chinoiserie landscape decoration, dot border to the top rim, and swag...
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18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Delft Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft
Dutch Delft Dish Pancake Plate Lightning Pattern De Paeuw 'The Peacock' C-1730
By De Paeuw
Located in Katonah, NY
This extraordinary Dutch Delft pancake plate was made in the early 18th century.
Beautifully hand-painted, it features bold zigzag lighting bolts, Bliksemborden, which seem to flash across the plate.
Between the lightning bolts, we see clouds painted...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Antique Delft Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft
Pair Antique Blue and White Delft Chargers Made by "The Axe" circa 1780
By The Axe
Located in Katonah, NY
We are pleased to offer this pair of Dutch Delft blue and white chargers decorated in the center with an image of a delicate vase filled with chrysanthemums and peonies.
The design in the center of the charger is derived from Chinese decoration, where auspicious flowers were put in bamboo baskets as attractive interior decorative elements. The border of the charger is adorned with four floral panels, which alternate with four cobalt blue panels with fish-net patterns.
The edge of each charger is painted with orange slip...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Antique Delft Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft
Antique Blue and White Delft Vase Hand Painted Chinoiserie Late 17th Century
By Delft
Located in Katonah, NY
This exquisite blue and white Dutch Delft vase was crafted in the late 17th century.
Its excellent chinoiserie decoration epitomizes 17th-century Europe's fascination with Chinese po...
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Late 17th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Antique Delft Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft
Blue and White Antique Delft Charger Plate 18th Century Netherlands Circa 1770
By Delft
Located in Katonah, NY
This lovely 18th-century Dutch Delft charger showcases hand-painted decoration in deep, dark blue.
We see ten panels of floral decoration filled with tulip bulbs and scrolling vines....
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Late 18th Century Rococo Antique Delft Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft
Antique Blue & White Delft Charger by De Klaauw (The Claw) Netherlands Ca. 1780
By The Claw
Located in Katonah, NY
This exceptional Dutch Delft blue and white charger was crafted by the De Klaauw (The Claw) factory circa 1780.
The entire surface is richly decorated in vibrant cobalt blue.
The cen...
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Late 18th Century Chinoiserie Antique Delft Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft
Blue and White Dutch Delft Plate or Dish Netherlands Circa 1780
Located in Katonah, NY
This 18th century blue and white Delft plate was hand painted circa 1780.
The lively scene in the center features flowers, flower buds, and a polka-dotted vase.
The border is decorat...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Delft Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft
Blue and White Delft Plate or Dish Chinoiserie Scene Made 17th Century Ca. 1690
Located in Katonah, NY
Made in the Netherlands in the late 17th century, circa 1690, this extraordinary Delft charger is hand-painted in shades of cobalt blue. ...
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Late 17th Century Antique Delft Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft
Blue and White Delft Dish Hand-Painted Netherlands, Circa 1780
Located in Katonah, NY
This blue and white hand-painted Dutch Delft dish was made in the Netherlands in the 18th century, circa 1780.
The composition has excellent movement. The ...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Delft Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft
Vintage Regency Delft Royal Sphinx Hexagonal Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your interiors with the charm of European artistry through this Vintage Regency Delft Royal Sphinx Hexagonal Vase. Featuring a unique six-sided silhouette, this hand-painted p...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Delft Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft, Porcelain
Pair of Delft Vases, circa 1800
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Delft vases, circa 1800.
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Delft Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft
$22,500 / set
Blue and White Delft Mantle Jar Hand-Painted 18th Century Netherlands Circa 1780
Located in Katonah, NY
A blue and white Dutch Delft mantle jar hand-painted in exquisite deep cobalt blue.
We see a peacock in a garden filled with flowers and ferns.
The cover is similarly decorated and...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Antique Delft Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft
Blue and White Delft Charger Hand Painted Netherlands 17th Century, Circa 1685
Located in Katonah, NY
This blue and white Delft charger was hand-painted with a chinoiserie scene in the late 17th century.
The decoration style was taken directly from Kraak porcelain...
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Late 17th Century Dutch Qing Antique Delft Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft
Blue and White Dutch Delft Charger Netherlands Circa 1780 with Mark of "The Axe"
By The Axe
Located in Katonah, NY
Made in the factory of "The Axe" circa 1780, this blue and white Delft charger shows a lovely garden scene hand-painted in cobalt blue.
In the center, we see a pine tree, a garden fe...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Antique Delft Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft
Set of Three Delft Blue and White Theeboom Pattern Chargers 18th Century
By The Claw
Located in Katonah, NY
This set of three Dutch delft chargers in the "Theeboom" pattern shows a tea plant with a fan-shaped bouquet of leaves and flowers.
This is one of the most beautiful designs hand-p...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Delft Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft
Antique Dutch Delft Charger 18th Century Polychrome Colors Circa 1770
Located in Katonah, NY
Chinoiserie blue water in the foreground
This Dutch Delft charger features a hand painted garden scene with large bright yellow flowers, green leaves, small iron red plum blossom f...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Antique Delft Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft
Delft Pottery for Sale: Shop Delft Plates, Vases and Other Antique Delft Decorative Objects on 1stDibs
It's no secret that the combination of blue and white can be both relaxing and invigorating in any space, and antique Delft plates, vases and other pieces of Delft decor, with their unique designs and classic style, can help you achieve that balance in your home.
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. Antique Delft plates, tureens and other objects made in the Rococo 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 decorative objects on 1stDibs.
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