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What is vintage chalkware?
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Vintage chalkware is a type of decorative object produced mostly during the early 20th century. Most pieces are made of gypsum or plaster of Paris and feature a hand-painted finish. On 1stDibs, you can find a selection of vintage chalkware.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Shop for Vintage Chalkware on 1stDibs
Coiled Rattlesnake Chalkware Sculpture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Coiled Rattlesnake Chalkware Sculpture
This sculpture measures: 8 wide x 7.25 deep x 2 inches high
Excellent Vintage Condition.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Vintage 1950s Duron Black Chalkware Bust
By Bacci
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage 1950s Duron Black Chalkware Bust
Duron produced chalkware figurines, lamps, wall plaques, busts and retro 50s, 60s African pieces.
Category
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Chalkware Cherub Statue by Borghese
By Borghese
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage chalkware cherub statue by Borghese of Italy, circa 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Mid-Century Female Bust Chalkware Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This mid-century chalkware lamp showcases a detailed sculptural bust of a young Polynesian woman elegantly styled with flowing blonde hair and accented by gold accessories.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster
$750 Sale Price
40% Off
American Modern, Chalkware, Metal, Table Lamps, USA, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
American Modern, Chalkware, Metal, Table Lamps, USA, 1950s
Pair of modernist chalkware and metal ceramic table lamps designed and produced in the US in the middle of the 20th centur...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Italian Chalkware / Gold Gilt Cherub Statue by Borghese
By Borghese
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Italian chalkware / gold gilt cherub statue by Borghese, circa 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Giltwood


