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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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Mid Century Majolica Pitcher, Art Nouveau Style by Bordallo Pinheiro, Portugal
Located in Andernach, DE
Fabulous Portuguese Majolika pitcher in beautifully combined colours of sheaves of grain, held together by a pastel green ribbon and functioning as the handle.
Working with clear art...
Category
Early 20th Century Portuguese Art Nouveau Delft and Faience
Materials
Majolica
Antique 17th century Italian Maiolica di Montelupo Fiorentino Dish 'Arlecchino'
Located in DELFT, NL
A Montelupo Maiolica dish featuring an Arlecchino decor in the shades of ochre, yellow, blue, green, and black. The shallow, circular form is decora...
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware, Faience, Maiolica, Ceramic
French Faience Plate Henriot Quimper Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Plate Henriot Quimper Circa 1950.
woman from Brittany with a spinning wheel.
10.5 inches diameter.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Country Dinner Plates
Materials
Faience
Italian Faïence Pottery Fleur-de-Lis Hand Painted Plates, set of six
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A charming set of six hand painted earthenware plates in the Italian la campagna country style, circa 1940-1950.
Brightly painted with a central deep red Fleur-de-lis surrounded by...
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian International Style Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware
Delft - 18th century 'Chinoiserie' Blue and White Delft Plate
By Delft
Located in DELFT, NL
Delft Tin-glazed earthenware plate decorated in blue on a white ground, featuring a chinoiserie inspired landscape.
Dutch, Delft, second half 18th century.
Condition: Very good. Mi...
Category
Antique 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware, Delft, Faience
Delft - Blue and White Plaque with polychrome frame, mid 18th century
By Delft
Located in DELFT, NL
Delft blue and white wall plaque with integral polychrome self-frame, mid-18th century.
The central decoration depicts an Oriental landscape with blossoming peonies, painted in coba...
Category
Antique 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware, Delft, Faience
