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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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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
Delft - Blue and White Charger with Bird-of-Paradise by 'de Claauw' 18th century
Located in DELFT, NL
A Dutch Delft tin-glazed earthenware charger, painted in cobalt blue and dating to circa 1760-1780.
The central decoration depicts a Bird of Paradise standing among flowering plants...
Category
Antique 18th Century Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware, Delft
Montelupo maiolica 'Arlecchino' dish, Italy 17th century
Located in DELFT, NL
A Montelupo Mailica dish. featuring an Arlecchino decor in the shades of ochre, yellow, blue, green, and black. The shallow, circular form is decorated with geometric and abstract motifs typical of Montelupo arlecchini wares, reflecting the period’s engagement with popular theatrical subjects drawn from the Commedia dell’Arte.
Produced in Montelupo Fiorentino in the late 17th century, this dish represents the mature phase of Montelupo maiolica...
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware, Faience, Maiolica, Ceramic
Hispano Moresque Lustreware Dish - late 19th century
Located in DELFT, NL
Late 19th century Hispano-Moresque lustreware platter, 16th-century style
A decorative Hispano-Moresque style lustreware platter produced in the late 19th century, inspired by 16th-c...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware, Delft, Faience
Vintage Hand Painted Delft Five Spout Tulipiere Vase
Located in New Orleans, LA
This vase is not only beautiful, but is also very practical to use.
Because each tulip has its own opening, your bouquet stays beautiful longer. They are also easy to clean and maint...
Category
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Delft and Faience
Materials
Delft
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
