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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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Hispano Moresque Lustreware Alhambra Vase - early 20th century Valencia
Located in DELFT, NL
Alhambra vase by La Ceramo, Valencia desde 1889.
Early 20th century Hispano-Moresque lusterware vase
The model of this vase is an 20th century produc...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Islamic Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware, Faience, Luster, Maiolica
Delft Peacock 'Pauwenstaart' large charger - De Claauw, 18th century
By De Klaauw
Located in DELFT, NL
Dutch Delft blue and white 'Peacock' platter, second half 18th century, with ochre rim, the center decorated in cobalt with a vase containing an arrangement of peacock feathers and flowers.
The rim decorated with stylized flower heads against a scrolling ground.
Marked factory 'The Claauw' or 'De Klaauw', (meaning 'the claw' in Dutch) 1661 - 1840.
Fair condition; a reglued chip and filled up chip on the rim. Please examine the pictures.
Pairs well with my other Peacock dish...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Rococo Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware, Faience, Delft
Delft Pair of vases by "The Lampetkan" manufacture, 18th century
By Delft
Located in DELFT, NL
18th century Blue Delftware rococo style lidded vase with central decoration of a chinoiserie landscape with oriental houses within a raised rococo cartouche.
Part of a larger garn...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Rococo Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware, Delft, Faience
Delft Blue and White - set of 3 'Boerendelft' plates - early 19th century
By Delft
Located in DELFT, NL
Set of 3 'Boerendelft' Blue and White floral plates decorated with stylized flowers. Early 19th century
unmarked
Good condition; some some...
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Antique 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware, Delft, Faience
French Faience Plate Henriot Quimper, circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
A French faience plate with a farmer in the costume with flowers signed Henriot Quimper, circa 1950.
Colorful yellow border and blue lines.
Category
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Faience
Delft vase and cover by "The Lampetkan" manufacture, 18th century
By Delft
Located in DELFT, NL
Late 18th century Blue Delftware lidded vase with central decoration of a chinoiserie landscape with oriental houses within a raised rococo cartouche.
Finial with similar decoration...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Rococo Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware, Delft, Faience
