Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles
Founded 1653
Royal Delft

The Koninklijke (Royal) Porceleyne Fles is the only remaining factory of the 32 earthernware factories that were established in Delft in the 17th century. It is understandable that over so many years the company would experience numerous transformations, the result of which would be an amazingly diverse offerings of ceramic products. One of the most aesthetically productive periods began during the last quarter of the 19th century, lasting until roughly 1930. Initially under the leadership of Joost Thooft (1844-1890) and then Abel Labouchere (1860-1940), along with artist Adolf le Comte, the company perfected and broadened its color range and added tile pictures and architectural earthenware strikingly diverse in character.


             


      


      


      

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