Delft Biblical Tiles Reproductions

Villa LagoonTile can create the designs of ancient Delft Biblical Tiles on our own ceramic tiles 4.25" x 4.25" with spacers. (4 5/16" x 4 5/16" x 1/4")

These are reproductions of authentic Georgian Manganese Delft Biblical Tiles from the 18th-century. We have a set of 17 different tile designs. Shown here are some of them. If you are interested before we get all of the Delft Bible Tiles added to the website just drop us a line.

Available Sizes and Cost: 4.25” x 4.25”w/ spacers - $10.25 per tile. Call about other sizes.
Six tiles mimimum order, any style. Allow 2 weeks for preparing you custom tile order.

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Delft Biblical Tile #1

Delft Biblical Tile #2

Delft Biblical Tile #3

Delft Biblical Tile #4

If you wish to have these tiles in Cobalt Blue instead of the Manganese Purplish tint, just ask.

Shown are tiles 1-6, 7-17 not shown

Delft Biblical Tile #5

Delft Biblical Tile #6

See Our Other Delft Tiles

From the late 17th century to the mid 18th century, many of the Dutch tile makers produced tiles depicting the Old and New Testament biblical stories. These tiles were either painted in cobalt blue or manganese on a white background, with the Biblical scene usually enclosed in a circle.

These tiles were most popular in the rural areas of Holland, France, Belgium, Germany, and Denmark. No one knows how many were made and in what variations. Delft Biblical Tiles were used both as a reflection of the faith of the household, and as a learning tool for the children. They were generally installed as a fireplace surround, where the family would sit in the evening, enjoying the warmth of the fire and discussing the biblical scenes.

Today, there is a strong renewal in the interest in these wonderful small paintings, and many homes are being decorated with these early biblical tiles, both in fireplace surrounds and decorative tile backsplashes.

The term delft is derived from the Dutch town of Delft. The Netherlands began to produce tin-glazed earthenware in the late 15 century. Potteries were established in many parts of the Netherlands, Amsterdam, Haarlem and Rotterdam, but by the late 17 century Delft had become the most important centre of production and nearly 30 companies were working in the area. The original delft tile designs came about when Chinese porcelain stopped being imported in the mid 17 century and the popular Chinese wares were reproduced in blue and white.