SET - Flowers, 17th century

These close to 400 year old (c. 1650) hand-painted Delft antique wall tiles depict stylised flowers in in a beautiful range of flowers. This charming set consists of six tiles, each showing a different floral composition, including a tulip, carnation and fritillaria. The flowers are painted in lively shades of blue, green and warm manganese tones, reflecting the decorative richness of mid-17th-century Delft tile production. All tiles are decorated with the iconic 'ox-head' corner motif, one of the most recognisable corner decorations of the period. As the tiles originate from the same firing and were produced by a single pottery, they form a harmonious and visually consistent ensemble.

Condition and preparation

All tiles are reclaimed antiques and are fully prepared for reuse. They have been cleaned, desalinated and any soot residues have been removed. Each tile has been inspected to ensure it meets our quality standards and is suitable for installation.

Tile variety and stock

This set consists of six tiles depicting various flowers, each painted with its own distinctive shape and composition. Despite the variation in the flowers themselves, the tiles share a consistent style, palette and corner decoration. As this is a set originating from a single firing, availability is limited to these six tiles.

Complementing tiles

These tiles are best showcased when used together as a set, as their shared painting style and 'ox-head' corner motifs create a harmonious wall composition. They can also be combined with other 17th-century Delft tiles featuring ox-head corner motifs. In addition, pairing them with plain white antique tiles (witjes), both first and second quality, can introduce visual balance within a larger tiling installation.

Tile size

Each tile measures approximately 13 × 13 cm (5.1” × 5.1”) and 1 cm / 0.4” thick. As the tiles are handmade and antique, slight variations in size and thickness are to be expected and contribute to their authentic character.

How to order

You can purchase these tiles directly on this page by clicking the ‘Buy now’ button. Shipping costs will be calculated automatically during checkout. If you would like assistance with tile selection or layout advice, you are of course welcome to contact us. Our specialists will gladly help you determine how these tiles can best be incorporated into your project.

Samples

Due to the limited nature of this set, samples are generally not available. However, additional photographs and information can be provided upon request.

Product disclaimer

Antique tiles naturally vary in colour tone, glaze, size and surface. These differences reflect their historic authenticity and are part of their timeless charm. While complete uniformity cannot be guaranteed, all tiles meet our quality standards and are suitable for most indoor wall applications.