Expert in antique Delftware and European ceramics
Léonne Commandeur van Bakel holds a Master’s degree in Art History and has worked in the international art and antiques world for almost twenty years as a researcher, adviser and appraiser. Her longstanding interest in the applied arts centres on antique European ceramics, particularly the Delftware made in her hometown.
In 2023, she founded JustLoveAntiques, offering a distinctive selection of 17th- and 18th-century Delftware, Spanish and Italian maiolica, European porcelain and works of art.
Curated with care
Antique Delftware, faience and maiolica,
selected for rarity and condition
Where history endures
Our collection of antique ceramics is guided by a commitment to authenticity, historical significance, and connoisseurship. Each piece is selected not only for its aesthetic qualities, but also for its place within the broader history of European ceramic production. From Dutch Delftware and Spanish maiolica to other important tin-glazed traditions, these objects reflect centuries of technical innovation, artistic exchange, and cultural development. Produced during the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries, they provide valuable insight into the societies that created and used them, while remaining highly sought after by collectors today. Careful attention is given to attribution, condition, provenance, and historical context. Through ongoing study and research, we seek to present ceramics that are worthy of both scholarly interest and discerning collections.` Whether acquired by established collectors, institutions, or those building a collection with a focus on quality and historical integrity, these works represent enduring examples of Europe's rich ceramic heritage. They are objects to be studied, appreciated, and preserved for future generations.
Why choose justloveantiques?
Rooted in art history
With a foundation in academic art history and valuation, our approach combines scholarly insight with aesthetic sensibility.
Rare pieces with provenance
We specialize in ceramics with character—pieces that carry traces of their time, backed by research and provenance whenever possible.
Collector-focused sourcing
Our collection is built not for volume, but for lasting value. We seek pieces that resonate with serious collectors and interior professionals alike.
Personal curation, global reach
Each object is selected by hand and shipped with care to clients around the world, from private collectors to designers and institutions.
Sustainable appreciation
By collecting and preserving centuries-old ceramics, we promote a more conscious, historically rooted form of beauty and design.
