10 Vintage Tile Brands That Will Make A Big Statement In Your Kitchen Or Bathroom

Tile is one of those design features that can quickly turn a builder-grade house into a one-of-a-kind home. Unlike paint or hardware, tile brings a lot to the table. It introduces pattern, depth, and movement, catching light that anchors kitchens and bathrooms in a way few other finishes really can. Installing a tile backsplash in the kitchen or tile floors in a bathroom doesn't just add beauty. The highly durable and water-resistant material protects walls and surfaces, especially in moisture prone areas where performance matters just as much as aesthetics. Vintage tiles from brands such as Daltile, Bert & May, and MLW offer unexpected color, organic texture, and historic patterns that can make a big statement in your kitchen or bathroom as we head into 2026.

After years of millennial grey and minimalist greige, interior designers and color trend experts are predicting that homeowners will start embracing vivid materials that express individuality, offer tons of character, and feel more lived-in and less sterile. Instead of crisp white subway tile, trends are shifting to earthy glazes, imperfect surfaces, and layered color palettes designed to stand out rather than disappear.

This is where vintage-inspired tile brands really shine. From bohemian patterned cement tiles by Maitland and Poate to Spanish-influenced patterned porcelain tiles from Bert & May, and moody mosaics by Artistic Tile to unapologetically retro color schemes and shapes from Daltile. These tile brands aren't reinventing the wheel. Instead, they're preserving, revising, and reinterpreting historic tile traditions to create distinct products that look striking, perform well, and bring personality that stands the test of time.

Founded in 1947, Daltile is the largest manufacturer of ceramic tile across the globe and the best-selling one in the United States. The company offers an enormous range of products, but its Color Wheel Collection is ideal if you're looking for a vintage vibe. The Retro color palette features classic black and white as well as greens and blues echoing the trendy paint colors taking over walls in 2026. But it's Daltile's unique tile shapes that really make a statement. Along with classic square and subway styles, the collection is also available in chevron, harlequin and cube mosaic, and arabesque shapes.

A London-based business specializing in tiles sourced from Spain, Maitland and Poate is worth a look if you're after a vintage aesthetic that's weathered and one-of-a-kind. You'll find a variety of hand-painted terracotta and bohemian encaustic cement tiles that will look right at home in a Midcentury bathroom or kitchen. The company also sells reclaimed vintage tiles, primarily consisting of salvaged 18th, 19th, and 20th Century Spanish designs featuring linear, mosaic, and Moorish patterns. Keep in mind that authentic vintage tiles may have limited quantities and unusual shapes that make installation trickier — and more expensive!

MLW Surfaces has been in the business of sourcing stone tiles from around the world since 1969. You can find just about any quarried stone in any color imaginable from the company, but there are other materials worth considering to achieve a retro look in your kitchen or bathroom. Along with classic hexagonal glass tiles, MLW has a vintage collection consisting of highly-textured, enamel-coated, small-format ceramic tiles in three bold colors that offer lots of wow factor especially when used to finish a wet room or cover a shower wall.

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Bert & May

 is a relative newcomer to the vintage tile market, the company's roots are in handmade and reclaimed tiles from Spain and Morocco. This influences the wide selection of handmade Zellige, terracotta, porcelain, encaustic, and glazed ceramic tiles sold by the company. The abstract patterns featured in its geometric tile collection and the sophisticated linear designs found in its Art Deco collection both provide loads of character. Further heightened by slight texture variations, chalky finishes, and earthy hues, the brand should be a serious contender if you want to

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A family-run business based in Wales, Mandarin Stone started in the back of its founder's car but has grown into an internationally distributed brand. From creamy terrazzo slabs to glossy pink onyx, and forged oxide effects to colorful Paintbox ceramics, this brand offers hundreds of vintage-inspired tiles. Before setting your heart on one of their many options, be sure to familiarize yourself with the overseas shipping process. If you purchase directly from Mandarin Stone, the price you'll pay includes all customs and duty fees, but it can take several weeks to receive your tiles.

A California-based brand, Heath Ceramics was founded in 1959 by American studio potter Edith Heath. A keen environmentalist, she developed a unique Manganese clay, fired her kilns at the low temperatures to save energy, and recycled materials as much as possible, including mixing leftover glazes together. Today, most of the company's tiles are made-to-order, including the triangular sizes of its dual glaze line that can easily be installed in Midcentury, braid, kilim, and heirloom patterns echoing the colors, shapes, and styles of earlier eras in a way that feels more relevant than ever.

Proof that the West Coast is indeed the best coast, Mission Tile West was also started in California by a young couple selling what they describe as "a modest selection of handmade Mexican tile" made by a family member. You can still find the brand's warm and cheerful patterns in its regularly stocked Talavera Collection. If you want a more custom look, the Art Deco inspired patterns found in the company's Revival Classics might be a better option. It contains an array of tile shapes, trim, and moldings, in vivid colors such as Betty Pink, Cantaloupe, and Frankie Blue.

Art Deco is the bold and glamorous design trend you'll be seeing everywhere in 2026, and there's a female-founded tile company that can help you easily bring the vintage look into your kitchen or bathroom. Artistic Tile sells a huge variety of stone tile, but it's the brand's glass products that really shine. You'll find ombre, square, and fan-shaped mosaic patterns inlaid with brass, blush pink moire effects made of jazz glass, and hand-silvered gaslight mirror tiles that each add opulent vibes that look like something straight out of "The Great Gatsby."

Founded in Istanbul, Otto Tiles carries a range of encaustic cement, terrazzo, Zellige, and marble tiles capable of creating a bold and expensive look in bathrooms and kitchens. The stripes, diamonds, and celestial-inspired patterns found within the company's Signature Cement collection are show-stopping whether you plan to use them on a floor or backsplash, or in a more unpredictable way, such as surrounding a kitchen island or lining a shower nook. For a more Victorian look, check out the brand's encaustic tiles, which feature everything from floral historical replicas to hidden felines.

Does your approach to vintage mean incorporating rustic textures and timeless shapes? ARTO offers both. The Los Angeles-based company handcrafts its products, which range from brick veneers in a kaleidoscopic of colors to concrete tiles in muted shades of gold, sangria, and charcoal, and Italian porcelains in grey and umber hues to sun-bleached limestone that looks like its been there forever. If you're a perfectionist, this isn't the brand for you. But if you appreciate the natural patina that occurs over time to products with high porosity, these handmade tiles may be worth the investment.