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Josiah Wedgwood Lighting

British, 1730-1795

Arguably the most celebrated of all English ceramics makers, Wedgwood was founded in 1759 by potter Josiah Wedgwood in Staffordshire, which was home at one time to hundreds of pottery workshops.

Wedgwood is famed for its Jasperware — molded neoclassical stoneware vases, plates and other pieces inspired by ancient cameo glass, featuring white figures, scenes and decorative elements set in relief on a matte-colored background. The best-known background hue is light blue, but Wedgwood’s iconic silhouettes also appear on green, lilac, yellow, black and even white grounds. Some antique Wedgwood dinnerware pieces and other items feature three or more colors. The company is also known for its black stoneware, Black Basalt, which imitates the color and shapes of Etruscan vases.

The Wedgwood firm first came to prominence for its tableware, which quickly gained favor in aristocratic households throughout Britain and Europe. In 1765, Wedgwood was commissioned to create a cream-colored earthenware service for Queen Charlotte, consort of King George III. The queen was so thrilled with her new china that Wedgwood was given permission to call himself “Potter to Her Majesty,” and the decorative style became known as Queen’s Ware. 

Not to be outdone, Catherine the Great of Russia commissioned her own set of Wedgwood china in 1773. Nearly 200 years later, the firm created a 1,200-piece service for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. In recent years, leading designers including Jasper Conran and Vera Wang have collaborated with Wedgwood — in the tradition of such distinguished 18th-century artists such as the painter George Stubbs and metalsmith Matthew Boulton.

From plates and other dinnerware to decorative items like urns, cachepots and candlesticks, Wedgwood designs lend a traditional air to Anglophile interiors. And even if you have to make your own tea, you may find it comforting to sip it from a delicate cup that was manufactured in the same Stoke-on-Trent kiln that produced Her Majesty’s tea service. Be sure to keep your pinky raised.

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Creator: Josiah Wedgwood
Monumental Pair of Black Basalt Table Lamps by Wedgwood, Late 19th Century
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A remarkable pair of black basalt table lamps by Josiah Wedgwood, massive in size and very rare, hallmarked. Professionally cleaned and rewired with ...
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Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Josiah Wedgwood Lighting

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Monumental Pair of Black Basalt Table Lamps by Wedgwood, Late 19th Century
Monumental Pair of Black Basalt Table Lamps by Wedgwood, Late 19th Century

Monumental Pair of Black Basalt Table Lamps by Wedgwood, Late 19th Century

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A rare early 19th century Regency period English chandelier, the body of Wedgwood jasperware mounted with elaborate gilt ormolu metal work issuing five electrified candle arms and hu...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Josiah Wedgwood Lighting

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Antique English Early 19th Century Wedgwood Chandelier
Antique English Early 19th Century Wedgwood Chandelier

Antique English Early 19th Century Wedgwood Chandelier

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Josiah Wedgwood lighting are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original lighting by Josiah Wedgwood were created in the Regency style in united kingdom during the 19th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider lighting by Wedgwood, John Blades, and Messenger and Sons. Prices for Josiah Wedgwood lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $12,500 and can go as high as $28,906, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $20,703.

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