Our hand-painted Delft tiles and decorative ceramic wall tiles are inspired by the historic artistry of Europe’s most iconic tile-making regions. Each tile is crafted using traditional ceramic techniques, featuring classic Delft blue-and-white motifs, botanical patterns, figurative scenes, and geometric designs found in 17th–19th century European interiors. These artisanal decorative tiles bring depth, character, and timeless beauty to kitchens, fireplaces, baths, and architectural restorations. For designers and homeowners seeking authentic European ceramic wall tiles with historic charm, our Delft and decorative tile collections deliver museum-quality craftsmanship and enduring elegance.
Our Blue & White Delft Tile Collection features hand-painted ceramic tiles inspired by the original 17th-century Dutch motifs that defined historic European interiors. Each tile is crafted using traditional ceramic techniques, capturing the classic Delft blue detailing, figurative scenes, florals, and geometric patterns characteristic of authentic antique Delft tiles. Designed and hand-painted by the co-founder of Historic Decorative Materials, these artisan tiles bring timeless elegance, historic charm, and museum-quality craftsmanship to kitchen backsplashes, fireplace surrounds, baths, and architectural restorations. For designers and homeowners seeking authentic Delft tiles and European decorative ceramics, this collection delivers unmatched artistry, heritage, and enduring beauty—pairing beautifully with our Antiqued Black & White Checkerboard Flooring Collection for cohesive, historically inspired interiors.
Our Hand-Painted French Blue & White Cusine de Monet Ceramic Tile Collection is inspired by the iconic kitchen tiles of Claude Monet’s home in Giverny—celebrated for their luminous cobalt motifs and timeless French country charm. Each tile is individually hand-painted by the co-founder of Historic Decorative Materials, using traditional ceramic techniques that capture the elegance, fluid line work, and historic patterns found in Monet’s original 19th-century Delft-style tiles. These artisan tiles bring refined beauty, soft blue-and-white color harmony, and a touch of French artistic heritage to kitchen backsplashes, fireplaces, baths, and decorative wall installations. Designed for luxury interiors and architectural restorations, this collection offers authentic craftsmanship, European historic design, and the enduring appeal of hand-painted ceramic art.
Our Blue and White Italian Decorative Wall Tile Collection from Historic Decorative Materials revives the rich artistic tradition of Renaissance Italy. Each hand-painted tile reflects an historic blue-black glaze of 16th-century Florentine design, bringing depth and elegance to architectural walls and kitchen interiors. Painterly brushwork creates an Old-World authenticity that enriches both classical and period interiors. Hand-pressed and kiln-fired, each tile is then individually hand-crackled for an authentic, porcelain surface - reminiscent of antique tiles.
Our Historic French Encaustic Decorative Wall Tile Collection, captures the meditative grace of medieval abbeys and walled gardens. Hand-painted inspired motifs from original French encaustic tiles, each design is hand-pressed with a pigmented glaze, then kiln-fired and antiqued to achieve the patina of centuries-old tiles that decorated cloister and garden walls. Ideal for statement kitchen backsplashes and bath features, these tiles transform interiors into havens of historic serenity and artisan beauty.
Our Olde English Decorative Tile Collection recalls the strength and symbolism of Gothic England. Hand-painted from original encaustic English designs, each tile is hand-pressed with these heraldic designs in earth tones, kiln-fired and then indivdually hand-crazed. This collection reinterprets 14th-century encaustic artistry for period and traditional interiors—ideal for fireplace surrounds and heritage-inspired kitchens—where authenticity and architectural integrity define timeless design.
Our Hand-Painted Delft Tiles & Decorative European Ceramic Wall Tile Collections are curated for designers and homeowners seeking authentic European artistry, historic motifs, and museum-quality craftsmanship. Ideal for kitchen backsplashes, fireplace surrounds, bathrooms, alcoves, and architectural restorations, these hand-painted tiles offer timeless blue-and-white elegance and Old-World character. For complete historic interiors, pair these decorative wall tiles with the warmth and texture of our French Oak Flooring Collections or the refined stone surfaces in our French and Belgian Limestone Flooring Collections creating cohesive, elevated European design environments throughout the home.