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De Mesdag Collectie
Collection highlights

Theo Colenbrander

Hendrik Willem and Sientje Mesdag were keen collectors of ceramics. They had an unparalleled collection of ceramics by Theo Colenbrander, a designer based in The Hague. Discover his eye-catching designs and vivid colours.

Plate with stylized flower and plant decoration, 1886

Theo Colenbrander

'Peacock' garniture, 1888

Theo Colenbrander

Two ‘Japanese vases’, 1888

Theo Colenbrander

Two vases with flower and plant decoration, 1889

Theo Colenbrander

'Lace' garniture, 1888

Theo Colenbrander

Plate with stylized thistle decoration, 1886

Theo Colenbrander

'Cabbage' plate, 1886

Theo Colenbrander

'Tulip' garniture, 1888

Theo Colenbrander

Two pointed-topped vases with abstract decoration, 1886

Theo Colenbrander

Two vases with stylized flower and plant decoration, 1886

Theo Colenbrander

Vase with stylized floral decoration, 1886

Theo Colenbrander

Vase with stylized floral decoration, 1886

Theo Colenbrander

Two 'Rose' covered vases, 1886

Theo Colenbrander

Covered vase with stylized floral decoration, 1886

Theo Colenbrander

The collection online

Delve into the online collection and discover more Colenbrander ceramics