Question 1

What is the famous ceramic town in Italy?

Accepted Answer

There are actually multiple famous ceramic towns in Italy. One is Nove, home to more than 100 pottery workshops, some of which supply pieces for well-known retailers like Macy's and Tiffany & Co. Another is Deruta, which has been home to ceramicists since the Middle Ages. Other notable Italian centers for ceramic production include Ravello and Vietri sul Mare. Find a variety of Italian ceramics on 1stDibs.

Question 2

What French town is famous for pottery?

Accepted Answer

There isn't a single French town famous for pottery, as numerous villages and cities in the country have an important place in the art form's history. Saint-Amand-en-Puisaye has been nicknamed the “Capital of Pottery,” as artisans have been producing pieces there since the 14th century. Other places in France that are well-known centers for pottery production include Vallauris, Soufflenheim, Saint-Quentin-la-Poterie, Moustiers, La Borne, Monflanquin and Aixe-sur-Vienne. Shop a large selection of French pottery on 1stDibs.

Question 3

What country is Kartell from?

Accepted Answer

The country that Kartell is from is Italy. Founded in Milan by Italian chemical engineer Giulio Castelli and his wife Anna Ferrieri, Kartell began as an industrial design firm, producing useful items like ski racks for automobiles and laboratory equipment designed to replace breakable glass with sturdy plastic. They launched a housewares division of Kartell in 1953, making lighting fixtures and kitchen tools and accessories from colorful molded plastic. Then, buoyed by its success in the home goods market, Kartell introduced its Habitat division in 1963. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of Kartel furniture.

Question 4

What country is Rolex from?

Accepted Answer

Rolex is from Switzerland. However, the company's history can be traced to the UK. Rolex's enviable worldwide recognition can be credited, in part, to the genius of company founder Hans Wilsdorf. When the German-born watch dealer and his brother-in-law, Alfred Davis, set up their London enterprise in 1905, they called it Wilsdorf & Davis according to the traditional formula. But Wilsdorf was determined to come up with another name that was short, would look good on a watch dial and was easy to say and remember in several languages. In 1908, he trademarked the name Rolex, and by 1920, he had moved the company to Geneva and redubbed it Montres Rolex S.A. Explore a wide range of Rolex watches on 1stDibs.

Question 5

What country is Swarovski from?

Accepted Answer

The country that Swarovski is from is Austria. Daniel Swarovski, Armand Kosman and Franz Weis opened the company in Wattens, Austria, in 1895. Although Swarovski has grown considerably since then, the maker continues to operate from its headquarters in Wattens. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Swarovski decorative objects.

Question 6

What country is Moschino from?

Accepted Answer

The country that Moschino is from is Italy. Franco Moschino founded the luxury fashion house in Milan in 1983. During the 1970s, he began to work for Gianni Versace's now-legendary house as a sketcher and freelanced as a clothing designer with other fashion labels, and it was Versace who encouraged him to launch his own label. Find a wide range of Moschino apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.

Question 7

What country is Mikasa from?

Accepted Answer

The country that Mikasa is from is the United States. In 1948, George Aratani established Mikasa in California. At that time, the name of the company was American Commercial, Inc., and it specialized in importing goods from Japan. After forming a partnership with Alfred Funabashi, the company evolved to focus mostly on importing Japanese porcelainware, and it was renamed Mikasa in the 1950s. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Mikasa china.

Question 8

What country is Fendi from?

Accepted Answer

The country that Fendi is from is Italy. Adele and Edoardo Fendi founded the luxury fashion house in Rome in 1925. Prior to that, Adele ran a shop producing leather and fur goods that she founded in Rome in 1918. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Fendi apparel, bags and accessories from some of the world's top boutiques.

Question 9

What country is Orrefors from?

Accepted Answer

Orrefors is from Sweden. The glassworks opened in Orrefors, Småland, in 1898 and began producing drinking vases, drinkware and other home goods in 1913. Shop a range of Orrefors glassware on 1stDibs.

Question 10

Which countries are known for their textiles?

Accepted Answer

Several countries are famous for particular textile indices. India is famous as a textile producer while Scotland and Ireland are known for wool leaves. Indonesia is famous for batiks.

Question 11

Which country is famous for watches?

Accepted Answer

Switzerland is the country most famous for watches. Many of the most important innovations in the history of watchmaking have come from Swiss watchmakers. Plus, many of the leading luxury watch brands have their headquarters in the country. Some examples include Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Breitling, OMEGA, TAG Heuer, Vacheron Constantin and IWC. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of Swiss watches.

Question 12

What country are Aigner watches from?

Accepted Answer

Aigner watches are from both Switzerland and Germany. The luxury brand is German and has its headquarters in Munich. However, the company partners with Swiss makers, such as ETA, Suisse Movements and Sellita, to manufacture its timepieces. These partner watchmakers produce the components for and assemble most Aigner watches. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage watches.

Question 13

What country is Alessandra Rich from?

Accepted Answer

The country that Alessandra Rich is from is Italy. However, the fashion designer lives and works in London. Known for her ultra-feminine approach to fashion, Rich has designed pieces for a roster of A-list celebrities, including Meryl Streep, Olivia Wilde, Rihanna, Kate Middleton and Beyoncé. Explore a collection of Alessandra Rich apparel from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.

Question 14

What country are Montblanc watches from?

Accepted Answer

Montblanc watches are primarily from an atelier in Villeret, Switzerland, which Montblanc owns and operates. The company has its headquarters in Hamburg, Germany. Its first watches came from a workshop in Le Locle, Switzerland. While this facility remains in operation, Montblanc moved much of its production to the former atelier of Minerva, the watch brand that it purchased in 2007. Shop a selection of Montblanc watches on 1stDibs.

Question 15

What country is a Piaget watch from?

Accepted Answer

What country a Piaget watch is from is Switzerland. In 1874, at age 19, Georges-Édouard Piaget began manufacturing handmade timepiece components and movements in a workshop on his family farm in La Côte-aux-Fées, Switzerland. The company expanded into luxury wristwatches and pocket watches under the direction of Georges-Édouard's son, Timothée Piaget. Later, Timothée's sons, Gérald and Valentin Piaget, would lead a team of talented craftspeople into a new era of innovation for the brand in both watches and luxury jewelry. The Piaget family name was trademarked in 1943, and a large manufacturing facility was established in La Côte-aux-Fées. There, they would perfect one of their signatures: ultra-thin movements. In 1959, the Salon Piaget was opened in Geneva, where Piaget also set up workshops for goldsmithing and gem setting, introducing the company's inaugural jewelry creations and establishing a creative hub where artisans were encouraged to push the boundaries of their designs. Today, Geneva serves as the brand's official headquarters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Piaget watches.

Question 16

Which country owns Patek Philippe?

Accepted Answer

No country owns Patek Philippe. The luxury watchmaker, which was founded in 1839, is privately owned. However, some Patek Philippe watches bear the word “Genève.” This indicates that the watch was made in Geneva, Switzerland, not that the Swiss government owns the brand. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Patek Philippe watches from some of the world's top dealers.

Question 17

What country is famous for Balinese painting?

Accepted Answer

Indonesia is famous for Balinese painting. Bali is an island in Indonesia and is traditionally home to artists who work in the Kamasan style, which involves applying natural pigments with a pen or brush. A strict set of guidelines dictates the line, form and proportion, and pieces often depict religious stories. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Balinese paintings from some of the world’s top galleries.

Question 18

In what country is Patek Philippe made?

Accepted Answer

The country in which Patek Philippe is made is Switzerland. The house was founded in Geneva in 1839 by Polish expats Antoni Patek and Franciszek Czapek. Czapek later left the firm, and in 1845, Patek partnered with French watchmaker Jean Adrien Philippe. Shop a large selection of Patek Philippe watches on 1stDibs.

Question 19

Which country makes the best handbags?

Accepted Answer

Which country makes the best handbags is open to debate. Italy is known for producing high-quality leather handbags and is the home of famed fashion houses like Gucci, Fendi and Prada. France is another major center for handbag production, with Chanel, Hermès and Louis Vuitton all based there. The United Kingdom also has a long history of handbag manufacturing and is the birthplace of fashion houses like Burberry and Mulberry. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of handbags.

Question 20

What country is Lane Furniture made in?

Accepted Answer

Lane Furniture is made in the United States. The furniture maker has factories located in both Mississippi and North Carolina. In 1922, the company launched under its current name in North Carolina. Over the decades that followed, Lane became widely known for its cedar chests and Acclaim walnut furniture line, which both remain popular among collectors today. Shop a wide range of Lane Furniture pieces on 1stDibs.

Town And Country

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Henredon "Town and Country" Oak and Travertine Coffee Table

20th Century American Books

Town and Country by Mark Girouard, First Edition

20th Century Unknown Rustic Dining Room Tables

Vintage Rustic Town And Country Style Expanding Butterfly Farmhouse Table

Vintage 1970s American Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

1970s Vintage Town and Country Surfboard by Ed Angulo

21st Century and Contemporary Books

London Living Town and Country Book by Simon Upton

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Prints

Chris KeeganTown and country and Rolling Hills diptych by Chris Keegan, limited edition, 22021

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Set of Two Vintage Eva Zeisel Ceramic "Town and Country" Pitchers for Red Wing

21st Century and Contemporary Books

At Home in France: Inspiration and Style in Town and Country

Mid-20th Century Other Art Style Paintings

Reynaldo LuzaOriginal Gouache Artwork for Town and Country Magazine by Reynaldo Luza circa 19, 1950

Early 20th Century Landscape Paintings

HARRY DORR Original Oil on Board. HARRY DORR, "A Country Lane"

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

1 Mid Century Town & Country Lounge Daybed

2010s Books

An Entertaining Life

1970s Modern Landscape Photography

Slim AaronsSlim Aarons 'The Town Of Amalfi', 1984 Printed Later

1990s Contemporary Landscape Prints

Ivan RabuzinCountry Town - Screen Print by Ivan Rabuzin - 1990s, 1990s

1990s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Ivan RabuzinCountry Town - Screen Print by Ivan Rabuzin - 1990s, 1990s

1990s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Ivan RabuzinCountry Town - Screen Print by Ivan Rabuzin - 1990s, 1990s

Vintage 1970s British Posters

Original Vintage Travel Poster Ham House Richmond London Transport Country Walks

21st Century and Contemporary Books

An Entertaining Life Book by Paolo Moschino, Philip Vergeylen

1990s American Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

1990s Vintage Town & Country shortboard by Ned McMann

1950s Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Reynaldo Luza"Grove of Palms" 1950 Watercolor for Town & Country Magazine, 1950

1950s American Realist Figurative Paintings

Al ParkerMary Vincent and the Convict, Good Housekeeping Illustration - Mid Century, circa 1960's

1930s American Modern Landscape Prints

Elsa E. Ulbricht"Country Church, " Town Landscape Linoleum Cut by Elsa E. Ulbricht, 1936

20th Century American Modernist Flatware and Serving Pieces

California Modernist Allan Adler Town & Country Sterling Silver & Wood Server

2010s Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Hayley SarnoORIGINAL WATERCOLOR: Lion Relaxing by the Colosseum, 2013

21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

John Weston GoughJohn Weston Gough (1929-2019) - Watercolour, An English Country Town, 21st Century

20th Century Books

Style and Design by David Hicks (Book)

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rustic Books

The Most Beautiful Country Towns of Tuscany Hardcover Book by James Bentley

Antique 1890s French Victorian Link Bracelets

Antique Gold and Pearl French Bracelet

Antique 1870s French Link Bracelets

Antique Ruby and Emerald French Bracelet

2010s Animal Prints

Hayley SarnoSeal Sailing to New York

Antique 1890s French Link Bracelets

Gold Bracelet France

Antique 1890s French Victorian Link Necklaces

Antique French 64-Inch Gold Filigree Necklace

1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Slim AaronsSlim Aarons 'Kennedy and Friends', 1953

2010s Animal Prints

Hayley SarnoGiraffe's Paris Tea Time

2010s Animal Prints

Hayley SarnoFlamingos Flock to the Trevi Fountain

2010s Animal Prints

Hayley SarnoLion Relaxing at the Colosseum

1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Slim AaronsDirector And Star, Orson Welles on set of Othello, 1952

1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Slim AaronsDirector And Star, Orson Welles on set of Othello, 1952

1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Slim AaronsDirector And Star, Orson Welles on set of Othello, 1952

1950s Modern Black and White Photography

Chris Keegan
Town and country and Rolling Hills diptych by Chris Keegan, limited edition, 22021

Reynaldo Luza
Original Gouache Artwork for Town and Country Magazine by Reynaldo Luza circa 19, 1950

HARRY DORR
Original Oil on Board. HARRY DORR, "A Country Lane"

Slim Aarons
Slim Aarons 'The Town Of Amalfi', 1984 Printed Later

Ivan Rabuzin
Country Town - Screen Print by Ivan Rabuzin - 1990s, 1990s

Ivan Rabuzin
Country Town - Screen Print by Ivan Rabuzin - 1990s, 1990s

Ivan Rabuzin
Country Town - Screen Print by Ivan Rabuzin - 1990s, 1990s

Reynaldo Luza
"Grove of Palms" 1950 Watercolor for Town & Country Magazine, 1950

Al Parker
Mary Vincent and the Convict, Good Housekeeping Illustration - Mid Century, circa 1960's

Elsa E. Ulbricht
"Country Church, " Town Landscape Linoleum Cut by Elsa E. Ulbricht, 1936

Hayley Sarno
ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR: Lion Relaxing by the Colosseum, 2013

John Weston Gough
John Weston Gough (1929-2019) - Watercolour, An English Country Town, 21st Century

Hayley Sarno
Seal Sailing to New York

Slim Aarons
Slim Aarons 'Kennedy and Friends', 1953

Hayley Sarno
Giraffe's Paris Tea Time

Hayley Sarno
Flamingos Flock to the Trevi Fountain

Hayley Sarno
Lion Relaxing at the Colosseum

Slim Aarons
Director And Star, Orson Welles on set of Othello, 1952

Slim Aarons
Director And Star, Orson Welles on set of Othello, 1952

Slim Aarons
Director And Star, Orson Welles on set of Othello, 1952

Slim Aarons
Director And Star, Orson Welles on set of Othello, 1952

Norman Parkinson
Norman Parkinson 'David Bowie for Town & Country, 1982', 1982

Anthony Dunphy
Malibu Sunrise, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 2018

Anthony Dunphy
Sunset Beach, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 2018

Gleb Derujinsky
Griffe Notre-Dame by Gleb Derujinsky, Vintage Fashion Photography, 1957

Slim Aarons
Slim Aarons 'El Venero, Marbella, Spain', 1971

Slim Aarons
Slim Aarons 'Director And Star, Orson Welles on set of Othello', 1952

Norman Parkinson
Wenda and Ostriches, 1951, printed later

Slim Aarons
Slim Aarons 'Director And Star, Orson Welles on set of Othello', 1952

Slim Aarons
Slim Aarons 'Beverly Hills Hotel', 1957