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What is vintage chalkware?

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What is vintage chalkware?
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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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

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

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