Devoted to Delft

The Dutch blues

Delft is one of the most famous styles of pottery in the world, with its images of flowers, windmills, boats, figures and landscapes, all painted in that characteristic blue.

For centuries people have eaten from Delftware plates, poured water from Delftware jugs, arranged flowers in Delftware vases and sat in rooms with Delftware tiles on the walls.

It’s a tribute to the brilliance of the classic Delft look that it has been so popular for so long. The combination of white background, uplifting blue, and freely painted, flowing images have permanent artistic value.

At Marlborough, we have been painting Delft tiles by hand since we were founded in 1936. You might say that we are somewhat devoted to Delft, with no less than six collections of Delft tiles across our range, and a few more up our sleeves...

Each one of our Delft tiles is painted by hand - to order - by our extraordinarily talented artists, directly onto the raw glaze in the traditional Majolica technique. Each tile is then hallmarked and signed by the artist. No tile is exactly the same - each one is a work of art.

Interior Design

Decorating with Delft

Perhaps you'll choose a panel of delightful cherubs in classic Delft blue above your range cooker, or an array of classic landscapes and flowers mixed with plain tiles as a splashback beneath your kitchen window. Or, to make a real impact, consider covering an entire wall in a patchwork of Delft tiles. For something truly special, our artists are also able to paint the designs of your choice. Simply get in touch to find out more.

YOUR CHOICE

Hand painted Delft tiles

You'll find an array of hand painted Delft designs in our collections, from delightful cherubs to delicate flowers, to classic figures and landscapes. Below are just a handful of our favourites. Our talented artists can also paint the design of your choice in the traditional Delft style.

SHOP HAND PAINTED TILES

Classic Delft collection

Classic Delft

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Classic traditional floral delft tiles with decorative corners

These delightful tiles are from our Classic Delft collection, in which you will find an array of traditional florals, figures, ships and landscapes, as well as classic decorative corners, all painted in the classic Delft blue using the traditional Majolica technique on a 11 x 11cm tile.

Wilding collection

Wilding

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Hand painted Delft tiles with playful and untamed animals from the English countryside.

Our Wilding collection reimagines the classic Delft style, with nine untamed and playful creatures from the English countryside, individually painted by hand in the traditional Delft blue on our handmade, rustic biscuit. These charming British tiles will bring delight and character to any living space, and we have no doubt will ignite the imagination of your little ones.

Contemporary Classic Delft collection

Contemporary Classic Delft

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Delft Contemporary Landscape Classic Panel 2 web Delft Slider

These tiles are from our Contemporary Classic Delft collection, which includes array of florals and landscapes with contemporary decorative Delft corners on a 13 x 13cm tile, all painted in the classic Delft blue using the traditional Majolica technique and finished with our signature crackle glaze.

Amorini collection

Our Amorini collection features your choice of six delightful and angelic cherubs, hand painted in classic Delft blue on a 13 x 13cm tile, with delicate decorative corners. Also available as a charming panel of either four or nine tiles.

Delft Birds collection

Delft Birds

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With their large decorative floral corners, tiles from our Delft Birds collection make for a striking addition to kitchens and bathrooms alike. Each design is painted by hand in the classic Delft blue on a 13 x 13cm tile, and finished with our signature crackle glaze.

Polychrome Delft collection

Polychrome Delft

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Each of the six colourful floral designs that make up our Polychrome Delft collection is painted by hand into raw glaze in a soft, slightly muted colour, created to harmonise with classic Delft Blue decorative corners.

A devotion to our craft

Our Story

Think of wall and floor tiles and you’re likely to imagine functional rectangles in busy areas like bathrooms, kitchens and halls. But for us, a tile is where science meets art. Each one represents the sum total of experimentation, learning, technique and passion passed down for generations.