Decorative Plates
A Vermeer on the mantelpiece or Jacob Marrel's tulips on your bookshelf: our decorative plates bring famous Dutch art into your home without the museum price tag. Choose from compact 16 cm plates or larger 26 cm plates featuring The Milkmaid, Girl with a Pearl Earring, Mondrian and a classic Delft Blue design. Most of them are made of lightweight metal that won't break like porcelain, so you can pack one in your suitcase or send it to friends and family abroad without worry.
Dutch decorative plates: the Old Masters at home
In the seventeenth century, wealthy Dutch households showed off their finest plates: on the wall, on the mantelpiece or on top of a cabinet. A beautiful plate was a status symbol and a conversation piece. Our decorative plates carry that tradition forward. They show works by painters who shaped Dutch art history, from Johannes Vermeer to Piet Mondrian, in a size that fits on a mantelpiece, a windowsill or a shelf in a display cabinet.
The metal plates are intended purely for decoration. They are far less fragile than ceramics, which makes a decorative plate one of the easiest Dutch art souvenirs to take home or post abroad. De Holland Winkel has been selling Dutch souvenirs and gifts since 2002.
Which decorative plates can you choose from?
Johannes Vermeer
Two of the best-known Dutch paintings side by side: The Milkmaid from the Rijksmuseum and Girl with a Pearl Earring from the Mauritshuis. Vermeer's soft light and deep blues and yellows really stand out on the larger 26 cm format.
Jacob Marrel's tulips
Jacob Marrel worked in Utrecht in the seventeenth century and painted tulips during the era of tulip mania, when a single bulb could cost more than a canal house. His tulips appear on small plates in red, yellow, green and pink, and on the larger Two Tulips plate.
Mondrian
Red, yellow and blue, divided by crisp black lines. The work of Piet Mondrian and De Stijl is more than a century old, yet it still looks thoroughly modern. A cheerful splash of colour among your books or on a desk.
Delft Blue and ceramic plates
The classic blue-and-white look of Delft Blue on a lightweight metal plate. You'll also find a larger ceramic wall plate here, and many more in our collection of Delft Blue wall plates.
Different sizes, plenty of ways to display them
The 16 cm plates are small enough for a windowsill or bookshelf and slip easily into a suitcase. The 26 cm plates make more of a statement and work well as a focal point on a mantelpiece or sideboard. A few ideas:
- ✓On a plate stand: stand a plate upright on the mantelpiece, a cabinet or a sideboard.
- ✓On the wall: with a plate hanger, a few plates become your own small gallery wall.
- ✓As a series: Marrel's four coloured tulip plates make a cheerful set together.
- ✓In a display cabinet: pair a plate with Delft Blue pieces or other Dutch keepsakes.
An art gift that survives the journey
A decorative plate is an affordable gift with a story behind it. Because the metal plates are light and hard to break, they're also a practical choice when you want to bring home a typical Dutch souvenir or have one delivered.
- ✓For art lovers: a lasting reminder of a visit to the Rijksmuseum or the Mauritshuis.
- ✓For Dutch expats: a piece of Dutch culture for the home, far from the Netherlands.
- ✓For travellers: flat and light, so easy to fit in your hand luggage or suitcase.
- ✓For businesses: a cultural corporate gift for international guests and partners.
Frequently asked questions about decorative plates
Can I eat from these plates? +
No. The plates are intended purely for decoration and are not suitable for contact with food. Looking for tableware you can use? Take a look at our Delft Blue dinnerware.
Is the Delft Blue plate genuine Delftware? +
The Delft Blue plate in this category is made of metal with a printed Delft Blue design. For ceramic plates, browse our Delft Blue wall plates.
Can you ship decorative plates abroad? +
Yes. We ship within the Netherlands and worldwide. Because most of the plates are made of metal, they arrive safely, even after a long journey to friends or family overseas.
Can I order decorative plates in larger quantities? +
Certainly. Looking for a corporate gift or something for an event? Visit our B2B page or email info@hollandwinkel.nl.
Can I add a personal message? +
Yes, we'll include a free card with your message. Would you like the gift nicely wrapped? Choose one of our gift wrapping options.
Discover more Dutch art
A fan of Vermeer, Marrel or Mondrian? Our online shop offers thousands of Dutch souvenirs and gifts, including mugs, cushions, notebooks and more featuring the works of the Dutch masters.