Vintage Tile: Timeless Beauty Crafted by Hands
Vintage tiles are the originals of European decorative tile design: the patterns that once lined townhouses, cafés, and grand staircases across the continent. At Balian Ceramics, these historic tiles are carefully studied and revived as hand-decorated reproductions, inspired by Art Nouveau, Victorian, Minton, and Art Deco styles.
In our Jerusalem studio, each design is recreated on high-quality tiles using traditional techniques such as hand screen printing, hand brushing, and multiple firings. Lead-free European glazes and time-honoured craftsmanship ensure every Balian vintage tile feels authentically historic yet fully suited to today’s interiors, from fireplace surrounds to statement feature walls.
Alphonse Mucha
On 15x15cm tiles
Victorian Tiles & Minton
On 15x15cm tiles
Art Deco Tiles Water Wave
Art Deco
On 15x15cm tiles
Hand Decorated Vintage Art Nouveau & Art Deco Tiles
Balian Ceramics: A Century of Tile Artistry
For over 100 years, Balian Ceramics has been creating hand-painted tiles and murals that unite Mediterranean motifs, Armenian artistry, and time-honoured craftsmanship.
Tile Collections
- Hand-Painted Tiles: Individual art tiles with floral, geometric, and narrative motifs.
- Waterline Pool Tiles: Decorative, durable borders and patterns designed for pools and fountains.
- Modular Decorative Tiles: Mix-and-match designs for walls and floors with flexible layouts.
- Subway Tiles: Classic forms enriched with hand-painted borders, florals, or wave details.
- Accent Tiles: Small tiles that introduce colour, pattern, and detail into any composition.
- Fireplace Tiles: Heat-resistant tiles that frame and elevate fireplaces and stoves.
- Black and White Tiles: Timeless monochrome patterns for both modern and traditional interiors.
Artistic Painted Tile Murals
- The Tree of Life: A symbolic garden scene of renewal and continuity.
- The Mosaic: Inspired by historic mosaics of Jerusalem and the region.
- The Palm Tree: Tranquil, vertical compositions with a tropical feel.
- The Cyprus Tree: Tall, elegant trees ideal for narrow or vertical walls.
- The Olive Tree: Peaceful, rooted scenes drawn from Mediterranean landscapes.
- Peacocks of Chagall: Vibrant, dreamlike peacock compositions.
- Mirror Peacocks: Symmetrical peacock murals with reflective presence.
- Dancing Gazelle: Graceful gazelles in motion, light and lyrical.
- Fountain of Youth: A richly detailed mythic scene of renewal and abundance.
Vintage Tiles Reproduction
- Alphonse Mucha: Art Nouveau-inspired tiles with flowing lines and ornamental detail.
- Victorian Tiles & Minton Tile: Historic English-inspired patterns reimagined on ceramic.
- Art Deco Tiles: Bold geometry and stylised motifs characteristic of the Art Deco era.
Nanor working on the wheel to form some decorative plates
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