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What is the difference between Delft and Chinoiserie?
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The difference between Delft and Chinoiserie is that one is a specific type of pottery, and the other is a style of pottery. Chinoiserie is a general term for pottery and other decorative objects produced by Western artisans that draw inspiration from traditional Chinese functional and fine arts. Delft, or Delftware, is tin-glazed pottery made through techniques that originated in Delft, Netherlands. Many pieces of Delftware are examples of Chinoiserie because their decorative embellishments were inspired by Chinese porcelain. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Delftware and Chinoiserie pottery.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
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18th Century French Faience Nevers Dog Plate
By Nevers
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique 18th-Century French provincial faience Nevers plate. This lovely plate has scalloped edges and is decorated with a hand painted charming dog holding a basket in a ga...
Category
Antique 18th Century French Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
Delft 'Peacock' plate by 'De Claauw' - second half 18th century
By Delft
Located in DELFT, NL
Dutch Delft blue and white 'Peacock' plate, 18th century, with ochre rim, the center decorated in cobalt with an vase containing an arrangement of peacock feathers and flowers. The r...
Category
Antique 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware, Delft, Faience
Delft - Wanli style 'Kraak' Charger - 17th century
By Delft
Located in DELFT, NL
Fine Delftware dish painted in cobalt blue on tin-glazed faience, featuring central vases filled with blossoming branches, accompanied by a bird and insects. The border is divided in...
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware, Delft, Faience
Rare 18th Century Dutch Delft Faience Floral Patterned Lobed Dish Bowl
By Delft
Located in Pearland, TX
A beautiful rare 18th century four-lobed Delft dish, decorated in blue monochrome with flowers and semi-circles in rocaille contours. Marked "V. beek" in blue on reverse.
Category
Antique 18th Century Dutch Delft and Faience
Materials
Delft, Faience
English Delft - 18th century 'Chinoiserie' Blue and White Delft Plate
By Delft
Located in DELFT, NL
English Delft Tin-glazed earthenware plate decorated in blue on a white ground, featuring a chinoiserie inspired landscape.
English Delft, possibly Liverpool, second half 18th centu...
Category
Antique 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware, Delft, Faience
Late 19th Century French Majolica Pitcher, Art Nouveau, by Nimy Les Mons, Mouzin
Located in Andernach, DE
Fabulous French pitcher in beautifully combined colours and summer fruit by Nimy Les Mons.
Caramel decoration and a light turquoise base are encompassing pink grapes, green grape vin...
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Delft and Faience
Materials
Ceramic
$167 Sale Price
76% Off