Very Large Delft Style Ceramic Wall Plate – Windmill Scene

Elegant vintage Delft blue decorative plate featuring a scenic riverside landscape with windmills and cottages, framed by a floral border. The picturesque view depicted on the plate is based on a painting by Frederick van Rossum du Chattel, a Dutch artist known for his atmospheric landscapes and depictions of the Dutch countryside. Produced in the mid-20th century, this large charger showcases the timeless charm of blue and white Delft-style pottery. In very good vintage condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs, it makes an exquisite wall display or table centerpiece for collectors of Delft blue ceramics and vintage home decor. The plate has holes for hanging on the wall.

Product details:

• Overall dimensions: Diameter 15 1/2" × Height 2"
• Technique: Delftware ceramic, underglaze white-blue decoration
• Origin: Belgium
• Date: Mid-20th century
• Signature: Marked “Boch Belgium Delfts” on the base
• Condition: Very good vintage condition, no damage
  

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.

Boch Frères Keramis, founded in 1841 in La Louvière, Belgium, is one of the most renowned European producers of ceramics and earthenware. The company quickly gained international recognition for its high-quality decorative and functional pieces, including elegant tableware, tiles, and artistic vessels. It became especially famous for its Art Deco collections as well as designs inspired by traditional Delft Blue pottery, blending Belgian craftsmanship with Dutch design heritage. Today, Boch ceramics are highly sought after by collectors worldwide for their rich decoration, masterful execution, and significant role in the history of European design.

Frederick van Rossum du Chattel (1856–1917) was a Dutch painter associated with the Hague School. He specialized in romantic river and canal landscapes, often featuring windmills, boats, and pastoral scenes. His works are celebrated for their luminous depiction of water and light, and they have inspired many Delft-style ceramics produced in the 20th century.