Pair of Delft Style Vases with a Floral Motif

This charming pair of Delft-style vases showcases the timeless beauty of traditional Dutch pottery. Each piece features a bulbous body that narrows toward the rim, decorated with intricate hand-painted floral motifs in deep cobalt blue on a white background. Made in the Netherlands during the second half of the 20th century, both vases bear hand-painted markings on the underside. They are in very good vintage condition, showing no chips or cracks. A lovely addition to classic or modern interiors, perfect for displaying flowers or as decorative accent pieces.

Product details:

• Overall dimensions: Height 8 1/4", Diameter 4"
• Technique: Hand-painted Delftware ceramic
• Origin: Netherlands
• Date: Second half of the 20th century
• Signature: Marked on base “Delft Holland Handpainted”
• Condition: Very good vintage condition, no chips or cracks

Delft ceramics, also known as Delftware or Delft porcelain, is a type of hand-painted tin-glazed earthenware that has been produced since the 17th century in the Dutch city of Delft. Inspired by Chinese porcelain, it is characterized by a white tin glaze with decorations, most often in shades of blue (known as Delft Blue), depicting Dutch scenes, floral motifs, and biblical imagery. It was made in the form of plates, vases, tiles, and jugs. The most famous still-operating manufacturer is Royal Delft (De Porceleyne Fles). Delftware differs from true porcelain in its material (earthenware), hand-painted decoration, and often the presence of factory marks or date codes on the underside.