A Delft Tile is a hand-painted tin-glazed ceramic tile originating from the Netherlands, commonly decorated in blue and white with landscapes, ships, animals or biblical scenes. Widely used during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries for fireplaces, kitchens and wall panelling, antique Delft tiles remain highly prized by collectors and restorers of historic interiors. *Related Terms*\ Ceramic Tile, Delft, Fireplace Tile, Tin-Glazed Pottery, Wall Tile.