Description
clé’s 17th Century: Maiolica de Delft is our love letter to the classic blue and white motif that swept the globe centuries ago–and hasn’t spent a minute out of style since then. Our exclusive collection of hand-painted glazed terracotta tile from Italy brings the richness of this tradition to life–but in a way that lets you choose how to employ it.

While classic Delft tile can feel very specific, clé's collection of Delft makes it easier to design – and live – with. In a very clé way, we’ve expanded the universe of this classic, playing with the placement and scale of the traditional motifs to increase their appeal across the design spectrum, from delicate dashes on backsplashes or fireplaces to more daring maximalism for a full wall (or even an entire room).

To do this, we developed 17th Century: Maiolica de Delft collection as a four-part offering: piccolo, mezzo, noble – along with hand-painted field tiles. Piccola features delicate dashes of pattern. nostalgic, sweetly subtle, it's infinitely customizable for a more traditional look. Mezza exudes classic romance, for those who want to amp up the boldness — but within bounds. with a hint of a French provincial vibe, Mezza features florals and garden motifs, but bolder and larger than those found in the Piccola series. Nobila is a full-on embrace of modern maximalism. incorporating more complicated floral motifs and classic arabesque patterns, Nobila is opera to Mezza’s more restrained chamber music. And finally, the luxe field tiles in white and 3 shades of blue are for those with more minimalist tastes who still crave soulful blue and white or want to nod at that classic tradition – but want to do it without pattern.

The beauty of the collection is that designers and clients don't have to stick to just one of the series: they can mix them all in small or large amounts for an utterly bespoke, personal expression.

It took us years of scouring the globe to find the right tile artisans to create what we’d always envisioned: an authentic, yet broad and wide-ranging take on blue and white. But when we found them — hand crafting tile at a family-owned workshop in Italy — we knew it. Using materials and techniques passed down through generations, they're creating tile in the genuine tradition of 17th century maiolica.

Launched with its own Spotify playlists and lookbooks brimming with inspiration, 17th Century Maiolica de Delft honors tradition by creating new ones.