A French artisan’s journey from the forests of Western Massachusetts to founding a premier showroom for French, Belgian, Italian & English reclaimed flooring—uniting craftsmanship, heritage, and rare European materials under one roof.
Reminiscing on my love for Delft tile brought me back to childhood, while I visited Amsterdam this past summer with my family. Historically undeniable, antique Delft tiles have graced rooms from the grandest châteaux to the most humble farmhouses - always with 17th century charm of idyllic Amsterdam. Rethink that ubiquitous white subway tile - and give art and history a chance in your home installing antique Delft tiles.
Antique French limestone flooring, salvaged from historic French structures, offers rich patina and timeless beauty. Its authenticity enhances French country, Provençal, and manor-style interiors, adding lasting value, character, and design integrity.
A look at Delft tiles and Monet’s kitchen tiles—two icons of European design. Our hand-painted collections honor their history and pair seamlessly with reclaimed French oak, limestone, bluestone and terra cotta to create timeless, elegant interiors.
In the world of interior design, few materials embody timeless elegance like French reclaimed terracotta tile. These tiles, with their vintage charm and rustic appeal, have been a preferred choice for centuries. François, growing up in Provence, lived amongst these floors, and we've been salvaging the highest quality reclaimed French terra cotta tiles for 25 years now.
Created in the 17th century, Anduze pottery originated when a Provençal potter, inspired by the Italian Medici vase, crafted a distinct French ceramic form with its bulbous silhouette, rich glazes, heraldic shields and floral garlands—now the iconic Poterie d’Anduze for gardens and interiors.
Understanding the difference between antique and antiqued French oak floors and French limestone floors can be challenging. This is a blog to help clarify the differing antique materials and the artistry behind achieving reclaimed looking French oak and limestone flooring.
The Great House and Country House Antiqued French Oak Flooring Collections are master-crafted pre-finished French oak floors where the patina and colors live within the surface of each plank. Upon completion of an installation, these antiqued French oak floors will seem to reside within the 18th century - elevating a variety of interiors - from historic brownstones and carriage houses to French farmhouses and elegant country manors.
The Olde Oak Antiqued French Oak Flooring Collection are for those who cherish historic elegance, superb wood craftsmanship and incredible authenticity. Our latest French oak wood flooring collection at Historic Decorative Materials not only resembles, but perhaps surpasses reclaimed French oak floors.
Zellige tile is an extraordinary handmade terra cotta tile crafted using centuries-old techniques and the renowned Moroccan Miocene gray clay. Imported directly from Fes, our authentic Moroccan Zellige is possible only through trusted relationships François has cultivated. These bonds allow Historic Decorative Materials to offer an in-stock collection of true hand-cut Zellige tiles.
Italian wood doors bring warmth, texture, and Old-World craftsmanship to any home. Their rich patina, sculptural lines, and historic detailing elevate interiors, adding depth, elegance, and timeless European character to both modern and traditional spaces.
