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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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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

Tôle, Metal

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

French Tole Flower and Leaves Two Light Chandelier
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1268 French Tole flower and leaves 2 light chandelier 60 watt candelabra based bulbs.
Category

Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Painted Tole Flowers in Giltwood Bases
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century French painted tole flowers in giltwood bases.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Vases and Vessels

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
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Garniture

Materials

Tôle

Mid-20th Century Italian Tole Flower Pot Floral Arrangement
By Florentia
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely vintage Italian tole flower pot floral arrangement, circa 1950. This charming arrangement
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Tôle

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