Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles: Blue Porcelain at Its Finest

Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles, popularly known around the world as Royal Delft, is one of the oldest manufacturers of blue earthenware products. The company can trace its roots all the way back to the 17th century when the company was established in Delft, Netherlands.

Royal Delft was one of the original 32 factories that manufactured blue earthenware products. Most of these factories closed shop by the end of the 19th century, mainly due to fierce competition by neighboring countries and the fact that many of the factories lacked innovation. However, Royal Delft was known for the exceptional quality of their products, thus the company survived, and is still in operation up to today.

When David Anthonisz founded the company in 1653, the original name was De Porceleyne Fles. In 1919, the Royal Family recognized the quality of workmanship of the company and added the word “Royal” to their name. Today, the company is known worldwide for their high-quality porcelain products.