Luxurious Coffee Table Book - Kingdom By The Sea

Kingdom by the Sea – a celebration of Dutch heritage

From the 17th century onward, Dutch merchants, explorers, and innovators crossed the seas in search of opportunity. During the Golden Age, Amsterdam became a global trading hub, while scientists and artists reshaped everyday understanding—and the world of art. That bold spirit of innovation and multicultural exchange helped shape the Netherlands into the vibrant, outward-looking country we know today.

From landmark to miniature: the story behind the KLM houses

Since the 1950s, KLM has gifted every World Business Class passenger a Delft Blue miniature house. Each one is a replica of a real monument, canal house, or national landmark. Many of these buildings date back to the Dutch Golden Age and are tied to remarkable people, places, and moments—stories that bring the collection to life.

About the book

Kingdom by the Sea is a premium coffee-table book that connects the iconic KLM Delft Blue houses to 500 years of Dutch culture, architecture, and history. Expect beautiful photography, fascinating background stories, and an irresistible “one more page” reading experience—perfect for collectors and for anyone who loves travel, art, and history.

Reader impressions

Readers describe it as:

• beautifully designed and richly illustrated
• engaging and hard to put down
• full of behind-the-scenes history and memorable details
• a must for KLM house collectors