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What is pottery in art?
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In art, pottery is the term for a particular medium. Generally, the term refers to artworks produced out of clay or a similar material that has been shaped and then allowed to harden with the application of heat. Pottery can be purely decorative or serve a functional purpose, such as holding food or floral arrangements. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of pottery.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
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Leaf Table Lamp by Pierre Casenove for Lunéville, Giacometti style, France, 1990
By Pierre Casenove, Alberto Giacometti, Luneville, Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Lille, FR
Ceramic Sculptural Leaf Table Lamp by Pierre Casenove for Lunéville, Giacometti style, France, 1990s
Category
1990s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Art Nouveau French Faience Pitcher Luneville circa 1900
By Luneville
Located in Austin, TX
Art Nouveau French Faience Pitcher Luneville Circa 1900 Model "Guipure" signed Keller & Guerin Luneville.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
French Brown Majolica Oyster Plate, circa 1940
By Luneville
Located in Austin, TX
French brown Majolica oyster plate signed Luneville circa 1940.
Category
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
White Majolica Asparagus Plate Keller Et Guerin Luneville, circa 1890
By Luneville
Located in Austin, TX
White Majolica asparagus plate Keller et Guerin Luneville, circa 1890.
Category
Antique 1890s French Rustic Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 3 Dessert Plates with Roses Keller & Guerin Luneville, circa 1900
By Luneville
Located in Austin, TX
Charming set of 3 dessert plates decorated with pink roses, circa 1900 signed Keller and Guerin Luneville.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
Faience Dish, by Luneville Flowers Decor France 19th Century Signed
By Luneville
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Old Dish by Luneville. This Dish is in Faience, and has been made in France,during the 19th.
The colors are Green and red, orange. It is signed.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience