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What is Italian toleware?

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What is Italian toleware?
Italian toleware is known for its gilt embellishment and often features flower motifs. Like all toleware, Italian pieces are created from tinplate metal. However, Italian-style toleware is colorful and includes gold or silver metal decoration. Find a variety of Italian toleware collectibles and furniture on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Pair of Tole Flower-Filled Urns
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A pair of tole urns of classical campana form on stepped socle bases, each filled with a spray of painted tole flowers, buds and leaves on wire stems.
Category

20th Century French Urns

Materials

Tôle

One of Two Italian Tole Flowers Polychrome Chandeliers
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two Italian tole flower polychrome chandeliers.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Tôle

Pair of French 19th Century Painted Tole Flowers
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of 19th century French painted tole flowers in a wooden painted vase.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Sculptures

Materials

Tôle

Pair of Magnificant Large French 19th Century Original Painted Tole Flowers
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of French 19th century painted tole flowers in gilt painted wooden urns. The centers of the tole flowers shows there were small lights at one point.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Garniture

Materials

Tôle

Mid-Century Italian Tole Flower Floor Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Crafted in Italy during the mid-20th century, this striking tole floor lamp showcases a masterful blend of playful organic forms and rich textures. The piece is characterized by a dy...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stone, Metal

1940's French Polychrome Tole Flower Chandelier
Located in Schoorl, NL
Stunning 4 light fixture with painted Lily's white and yellow polychromed metal Toleware. Faux wax candlestick light holders on a green holder mounted on a white lily. Gold and Green...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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