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Richard Ginori Boxes

Italian, b. 1920

The striking elegance and craftsmanship associated with vintage Richard Ginori porcelain and ceramics are hallmarks of the distinguished Italian manufacturer's deep heritage. Over nearly 300 years, the company has established a legacy of enduring design — its exquisite handmade serving pieces, tea sets, tableware, vases and more are coveted all over the world.

Richard Ginori traces its long history back to the village of Doccia, Italy, where marchese Carlo Ginori opened the Doccia Porcelain Manufactory in 1735. The factory employed talented Viennese painters and modelers, and although it took time for Carlo to perfect his models and molds, the company eventually became known for its impeccable white porcelain, inspired by Ginori's love of white gold. By 1779, the factory’s refined porcelain decorated palaces and stately residences.

In 1896, the factory expanded and merged with the Società Ceramic Richard of Milan. The new company was named Richard Ginori, and the early 20th century marked a period of artistic revival for the manufacturer.

In 1923, the influential Italian architect, publisher and furniture designer Gio Ponti was appointed as the company's artistic director (a role he held until 1933). He was still a young man at the time, but the now-celebrated polymath was fearless in his efforts to innovate at Richard Ginori — he introduced a contemporary spirit at the manufacturer and integrated ancient Roman art and other neoclassical elements into his richly ornate designs for decorative objects and ceramic vessels. At the 1925 International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts in Paris — the design fair that brought the Art Deco style into the world — both Richard Ginori and its bold artistic director won a Grand Prix.

In the decades that followed, offerings at the storied porcelain manufacturer showed an adoption of the modern style that had taken shape in furniture design and decorative arts during the mid-20th century. In 1954, the company was renamed Ginori 1735, a reference to its inaugural year. Over time, Richard Ginori has partnered with numerous renowned designers such as Giovanni Gariboldi, Antonio Piva, Franco Albini and Aldo Rossi. In 2013, Gucci purchased the Ginori 1735 brand and factory.

On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage Richard Ginori serveware and decorative objects.

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Creator: Richard Ginori
Totem Tiger Round Box With Lid
By Richard Ginori
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Totem Collection, the eclectic and sophisticated decoration of this box is inspired by nature in the style of 18th-century luxury home decor. Vivid colors and striking pa...
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2010s Italian Richard Ginori Boxes

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Porcelain

Totem Cat Round Box
By Richard Ginori
Located in Milan, IT
A gem of fine porcelain inspired by the symbolic, animal-dedicated decorations gracing nobles' cups in the 18th century, this round box from the Totem Collection praises the cat's ar...
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2010s Italian Richard Ginori Boxes

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Porcelain

Gio Ponti Ceramic Box for Richard Ginori San Cristoforo, Italy, 1927
By Gio Ponti, Richard Ginori, Richard-Ginori San Cristoforo
Located in Malmö, SE
A glazed and hand painted porcelain box and cover with figural serpent finial. Model no. 5709, 'The passions of man'. Designed by Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori, Milan, Italy, circa 1...
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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Richard Ginori Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Porcelain Lided Box by Gucci, Decorated with the Flora Motif, Richard Ginori
By Richard Ginori, Gucci
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Porcelain lided box decorated with the iconic Flora motif : Pretty porcelain box whose lid is decorated with the morif "Flora". The edge of the lid and t...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Richard Ginori Boxes

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Richard Ginori boxes for sale on 1stDibs.

Richard Ginori boxes are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of porcelain and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Richard Ginori boxes, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 2 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original boxes by Richard Ginori were created in the modern style in italy during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider boxes by Ghirò Studio, Salimbeni, and Romeo Rega. Prices for Richard Ginori boxes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $351 and can go as high as $11,112, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,437.

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