Delft Tiles — Hand-Painted Delft Blue Motifs Inspired by Original Tiles from 17th Century Amsterdam
At Historic Decorative Materials, our hand-painted Delft and decorative wall tile collections are born from a devotion to authentic European artistry. Each design in this series was personally hand-painted by our co-founder, inspired by centuries of decorative tilework found in historic homes, monasteries, and ateliers across France, Italy, England, and the Netherlands. These include the Dutch Blue 17th-Century Antiqued Delft Tile Collection, the French Provincial Cuisine de Monet Decorative Tile Collection, the On the Road to Florence Italian Tile Collection, the Gardens in the Cloister French Encaustic Series and the Carriage House 14th Century English Encaustic Wall Tile Collection. Each tile is kiln-fired on bespoke bisque and hand-crackled or antiqued to evoke the spirit of historic European interiors. Designed for kitchen backsplashes, baths, and architectural wall installations, these collections tell a story of craftsmanship, heritage, and timeless beauty made by artisans who live their art. From period to traditional homes, these are tiles that never trend - they stay timeless, adding elegance and history to interiors.
Antiqued Delft Tiles — Dutch Blue 17th Century Original Hand-Painted Tiles
At Historic Decorative Materials, the Dutch Blue 17th-Century Antiqued Delft Tile Collection celebrates the enduring beauty of Holland’s historic blue-and-white ceramic art. Each tile is hand-painted in a Delft blue, its delicate pastoral and maritime motifs inspired by 17th-century Delft originals. Subtle crackled glazes and softly antiqued edges lend an authenticity that enhances kitchens, baths, and fireplace surrounds. This collection invites you to explore the artistry and serenity of Dutch craftsmanship preserved for modern interiors.
French Provincial 19th Century Cuisine de Monet Decorative Tile Collection
Inspired by the warmth of 19th-century French kitchens in Normandy and Provence, the Cuisine de Monet Decorative Tile Collection at Historic Decorative Materials reflects the intimacy of home life through hand-painted botanical and geometric French motifs, like the classic fleur-de-lys. Each tile is crafted on bespoke bisque, glazed with a French blue and gently aged for historic charm. Perfect for backsplashes, hearths, and powder rooms, these French provincial wall tiles offer a poetic blend of rustic beauty and refined craftsmanship.
On the Road to Florence 16th Century Italian Decorative Wall Tile Collection
The On the Road to Florence Italian Decorative 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 Tuscan design, bringing depth and elegance to architectural walls and kitchen interiors. Painterly brushwork creates an Old-World authenticity that enriches both classical and contemporary spaces.
Gardens in the Cloister 16th Century French Encaustic Decorative Wall Tile
The Gardens in the Cloister French Encaustic Wall Tile Series, exclusive to Historic Decorative Materials, captures the meditative grace of medieval abbeys and walled gardens. Each tile is hand-pressed wth a pigmented glaze of historic French motifs, 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.
Carriage House 14th Century English Encaustic Wall Tile Collection
At Historic Decorative Materials, the Carriage House English Encaustic Wall Tile Collection recalls the strength and symbolism of Gothic England. Each tile is hand-pressed with 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.
Explore Our Historic Delft & European Decorative Wall Tile Collections
Every tile within our Delft and Decorative Wall Tile Collections at Historic Decorative Materials carries the mark of artistry, history, and handcraft. Our wall tile series extends across centuries of European design—from the Dutch Blue 17th Century Antiqued Delft Tile Collection known for its Delft-blue pastoral scenes and soft crackled glaze, to the French Provincial 19th Century Cuisine de Monet Tile Collection reflecting the warmth of 19th-century kitchens in Normandy and Provence. The On the Road to Florence 16th Century Italian Decorative Wall Tile captures the poetry of Renaissance fresco color palettes, while the Gardens in the Cloister 16th Century French Encaustic Decorative Wall Tile recalls the elegance of medieval abbeys and manor houses. Completing the narrative, the Carriage House 14th Century English Encaustic Wall Tile Collection draws inspiration from the heraldic motifs and earthy palettes of Gothic England—hand-pressed, kiln-fired, and antiqued to evoke the warmth of old carriage houses and centuries-worn stone walls. United by authentic craftsmanship and painterly precision, these collections allow architects, designers, and homeowners to bring European history, artisan technique, and timeless beauty into their interiors.
