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What is the difference between sculpture and ceramics?

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What is the difference between sculpture and ceramics?
The difference between sculpture and ceramics comes down largely to form and materials. Sculptures are three-dimensional works of art that can be produced out of a variety of materials, such as stone, wood, metal or plaster. Ceramics are decorative objects made out of earthen materials, such as clay. Some sculptures are made of ceramics, but ceramics can also be used to produce other types of objects, such as bowls, vases and dinnerware. Shop a wide variety of sculpture and ceramics on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
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Stunning Blue Stoneware Vase, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg 1963
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning, large stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg designed in 1963, the vase has a lovely har-fur glaze in blue and brown. The vase ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Stoneware

Sculptural Ceramic White Kawa Vase 3/set, Tactile, Tall, Leather-cast Porcelain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of 3 tactile and organic porcelain vases with leather textured exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is one-of-a-kind. Set...
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

Set of 4 Oyster Plates – Majolica, 19th Century – Green, White & Brown Glaze
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Set of 4 Oyster Plates – Majolica, 19th Century – Green, White & Brown Glaze Description: This is a set of four 19th-century majolica oyster plates, a classic example of luxury Fren...
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Dinner Plates

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Ceramic

In-Stock, Kawa Vases Pair, White Porcelain, Organic, Small Vases
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of tactile and organic porcelain vases with leather textured exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is one-of-a-kind. Set ...
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2010s American Modern Vases

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Ceramic, Porcelain

French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1900.
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Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Ikebana Vase, Patina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wabi Sabi vase perfect for a single stem or small bouquet. Available in Patina, Golden Bronze or Matte White on umber clay. Vase is low and wide, and each is truly one-of-a-kind thou...
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2010s American Organic Modern Vases

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Ceramic

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