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What is the difference between sculpture and ceramics?
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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.
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Large Ceramic Planter, USA 1940's
Located in New York, NY
Large studio planter with a multicolored glaze.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$3,250 / item
Orange Ceramic Mirror by Villeroy & Boch, 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Round wall mirror by Villeroy Boch in orange glazed terracota, Germany, 1960s-1970s
German Midcentury-Modern orange terracotta glazed ceramic circular mirror...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic, Mirror, Terracotta, Pottery
$1,707 Sale Price
20% Off
Splatter Vase, Regular, ceramic, greek urn inspired, Tan & Ivory
Located in London, GB
A standout centrepiece, the Verona vase is handmade in Italy. Our design comes in four colourways: pink & blue, tan & ivory, yellow & verde and terracotta & cream.
Height: 20cm
Hei...
Category
2010s Italian Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Peter Shire Splatter Mug
By Peter Shire
Located in Richmond, VA
One-of-a-kind Splatter Mugs designed by Peter Shire. These functional and sculptural mugs are crafted by Echo Park Pottery in Los Angeles using slab construction and individually han...
Category
2010s Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$135 / item
Large handcrafted candleholder by Jossolini
By Jossolini
Located in Oslo, NO
Handcrafted candleholder made my Norwegian ceramic artist Jossolini, aka Johanne Birkeland.
Jossolini is known for her unique statement pieces, that holds a strong presence in the r...
Category
2010s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
French Porcelain Flowers Oyster Plate Limoges, circa 1900
By Limoges
Located in Austin, TX
French Porcelain Flowers Oyster Plate Limoges, circa 1900.
8.5 inches diameter.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Romantic Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain