A hand-glazed, fully smooth tile based on old models with the same vibrant and shimmering surface as all other handmade tiles sold by Gysinge. A larger surface tiled with “Prinsen” therefore gives the same shimmering impression as an old handmade tile stove. The tile is excellent to combine with our borders, or with our tile breast strip if you want a time-typical ending of the tiling.

At the turn of the 20th century, fully tiled rooms, i.e. tiled from floor to ceiling, could already be found in really lavish settings. Examples of such environments are the kitchen in Hallwylska palace in Stockholm, the kitchen at Waldemarsudde, what is called “The Prince’s Kitchen” and some others. Sometimes even the ceilings were tiled. This was the case at Hallwylska Palace, for example, and in the new luxurious bathrooms built by the bourgeoisie around the turn of the century 1900. Many people have thought that this type of tiling is from later times, as the tiles are also smooth, but there was probably a hygienic reason behind the smooth surfaces. The tiles would simply be easy to wipe clean. The fact that the tiles are usually joined together with minimal grouting is another factor that supports the theory that good hygiene was the aim.

Single piece. Swedish-made handmade tile. White glazed by hand. Width 15cm, length 15cm, thickness 1,1 -1,2 cm.

Breast strip for a contemporary finish to the tiling. Fits particularly well with our Gysinge tiles.

Gysinge tile is a beveled tile for bathrooms and kitchens of a model that was common in Sweden in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The tile is thick, strong and has a vibrant surface, because it is made by hand and fired in old kilns. The glazing is also done by hand, which further enhances the rustic impression. The color is bright white. All tiles are labeled “Gysinge” on the back.

Swedish made handmade breastplate. White glazed by hand. Length 150mm, height 40mm, thickness 28mm. Quantity 6.5pcs/m. The breastplate can be mitered in the corners.

The Gysinge tile is a beveled tile for bathrooms and kitchens of a model that was common in Sweden in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Several Swedish tile manufacturers existed at the time, including Ekeby Bruk in Uppsala.

What distinguishes Swedish tiles from international models is that Swedish tiles are usually square, not rectangular, and that they are available in so many parts, including half-tiles, borders and moldings, that a complete set can be made. The tiles are thick and strong and have a vibrant surface precisely because they are handmade and fired in old kilns. The glazing is also done by hand, which further enhances the rustic impression. All tiles are labeled “Gysinge” on the back.

Prinsen is a completely smooth, handmade tile, with a vibrant and shimmering surface. A larger surface tiled with Prinsen gives the same shimmering impression as an old handmade tile stove. The tile can be combined with our corner and edge tiles or with our tile breast strip if you want a contemporary finish to the tiling.

Historically, in really lavish contexts at the turn of the 20th century, there could be fully tiled rooms, that is, tiled from floor to ceiling. An example of such an environment is the kitchen in Hallwylska palace in Stockholm and the kitchen at Waldemarsudde, known as the “Prince’s kitchen”, as well as a few others. Sometimes even the ceilings were tiled.

This was the case in the Hallwyl Palace, for example, and in the new luxurious bathrooms built by the bourgeoisie around the turn of the 20th century. Many people have thought that this type of tiling is from a later period, as the tiles are also smooth, but it is likely that the smooth surfaces were mostly for hygienic reasons.

The tiles would simply be easily wiped clean. The fact that the tiles are usually joined together with minimal grouting is further support for the theory that good hygiene has been pursued.

0.5sqm/22 tiles in one package. Swedish-made handmade tile. White glazed by hand. Width 15 cm, length 15 cm, thickness 1,1 -1,2cm.