Delft and Faience
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Delft and Faience
Ceramic, Faience, Pottery, Earthenware
Early 18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Delft and Faience
Earthenware, Delft, Faience
Mid-18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Delft and Faience
Ceramic, Faience
19th Century Dutch Biedermeier Antique Delft and Faience
Porcelain, Wood, Oak, Paint
1940s Portuguese Country Vintage Delft and Faience
Ceramic, Delft
Late 17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Delft and Faience
Earthenware
Late 18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Delft and Faience
Ceramic, Faience
18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Delft and Faience
Ceramic, Faience
18th Century Dutch Antique Delft and Faience
Ceramic
Late 17th Century French Neoclassical Antique Delft and Faience
Earthenware
18th Century French Antique Delft and Faience
Earthenware
Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Delft and Faience
Faience
Mid-19th Century German Baroque Antique Delft and Faience
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Delft and Faience
Ceramic
2010s Italian Modern Delft and Faience
Ceramic
2010s Italian Modern Delft and Faience
Majolica
Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Delft and Faience
Faience, Ceramic
2010s Italian Modern Delft and Faience
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Country Delft and Faience
Ceramic, Delft
2010s Italian Modern Delft and Faience
Ceramic
1970s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Delft and Faience
Faience
Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Delft and Faience
Ceramic, Faience, Earthenware
Early 20th Century Dutch Delft and Faience
Ceramic, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Delft and Faience
Faience
Mid-18th Century German Baroque Antique Delft and Faience
Porcelain
1950s French Vintage Delft and Faience
Faience
Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Delft and Faience
Wood, Faience
Late 18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Delft and Faience
Faience, Mahogany
1870s Danish Folk Art Antique Delft and Faience
Earthenware
Late 20th Century Dutch Delft and Faience
Faience, Oak
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Delft and Faience
Wood, Faience
19th Century French Antique Delft and Faience
Faience
18th Century German Antique Delft and Faience
Faience
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Delft and Faience
Faience, Pottery
Antique and Vintage Delft and Faience
The unique graceful design and classic style of antique and vintage delft 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 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 and vintage delft and faience now on 1stDibs.