Royal Delft launches its collection of home and tableware, The Wunderkammer, featuring an eclectic collection of frogs, beetles, turtles and other creatures. The collection is inspired by the cabinets of curiosities and Delftware of the 17th century, with a contemporary twist.
Wunderkammers or Cabinets of Curiosity were popular ways to entertain, bewilder or gain your guests curiosity in the 17th century. Exotic collections of animals or other objects obtained from far-flung countries were exhibited in the cabinets. These wunderkammers were for the happy few, those with enough wealth to compile such collections and houses large enough for the cabinets.
Along with other imported curiosities from Asia, Chinese porcelain came into Europe and was the forerunner of Delft Blue. Beautiful collections of Delft Blue often stood proudly beside cabinets of curiosities. The collection The Wunderkammer is inspired by both: The cabinets of curiosity and Delft Blue from the 17th century, updated for the contemporary market.
The Wunderkammer collection is completely made with an artisan transfer technique. The collection consists of a wide range of both decorative and functional products that fit contemporary interiors. The application of a gold accent gives the collection extra appeal.
