Ceramic Octopus
OCTO-PORTHOLE by Tom Rooth, the porthole circa 1900
By Tom Rooth
Located in London, GB
This is a unique piece - the porthole dates to circa 1900, while the ceramic octopus (made and
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Bronze, Steel
Vintage Ceramic Sculpted Octopus
Located in Miami, FL
centerpiece or focal point decor. Hand-crafted, ceramic with a glaze finish.
This multicolor ceramic
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Materials
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Octopus Jewelry Box
Located in North Miami, FL
This Octopus Jewelry Box was hand sculpted by the renowned artisan Sbusiso Ndaba and beautifully
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Hand-Painted Octopus Ceramic Bowl Italy Contemporary Faience 21st Century
By Bottega Vignoli
Located in London, GB
Bottega Vignoli, Octopus bowl, 2023 Full-fire reduction earthenware faience 32 cm diam. unique
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Decorative Bowls
Materials
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Contemporary Handcrafted brown ceramic textured Octopus bowl by Julie Bergeron
Located in 1204, CH
I create sculptures inspired by any organic shapes that mimic a wide range of flora and fauna. The organic shapes in the natural world, whether it is mineral, vegetal, animal, micros...
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2010s French Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Handcrafted brown ceramic textured Octopus Vase by Julie Bergeron
Located in 1204, CH
I create sculptures inspired by any organic shapes that mimic a wide range of flora and fauna. The organic shapes in the natural world, whether it is mineral, vegetal, animal, micros...
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Materials
Ceramic
Mid 20th Century Haeger Ceramic Round Octopus Planters in Bright Yellow - A Pair
By Haeger
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Glazed in a bold bright matte yellow, this set of vintage ceramic planters are a gorgeous example
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
Salvo seller of Octopus Big Pitcher
By Patrizia Italiano
Located in Milan, IT
The large jug, adorned with a captivating face and an octopus motif, is meticulously crafted from
Category
2010s Italian Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Octopus Water Dropper, c. 1830s
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A Japanese Hirado ware water dropper used in calligraphy dating to the Edo Period (1603-1868). The whimsical, molded design features an array of sea creatures and shells on the base ...
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Salvo "U Pulparu" Street Vendor of Octopus Head Vase
By Patrizia Italiano
Located in Milan, IT
An ideal piece to accent coastal decors, this sophisticated design in fine matte white ceramic is
Category
2010s Italian Vases
Materials
Ceramic
1900 Pair of Vase "barbotine" with Octopus and Shellfish
Located in Marseille, FR
1900 pair of vase "barbotine" with octopus and shellfish.
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Octopus Sake Set by Ron Nagle
By Ron Nagle
Located in Morton Grove, IL
Octopus Sake Set
Porcelain, decal and red enamel underglaze
tallest- 4.25" x 3.75”
date unkown
Ron
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1980s Contemporary More Art
Materials
Clay
Octopus Fish Decorative Centerpiece, Handmade Italy, 2020, Hand-Crafted
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
hand.
Ceramic and paint are water resistant.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Baywatch Octopus Decorative Centerpiece, Handmade Italy, 2020, Hand-Crafted
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
hand.
Ceramic and paint are water resistant.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
French Green Majolica Oyster Octopus Plate Aetgina Vallauris, circa 1950
By Aegitna Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
French green Majolica oyster plate signed Aetgina Vallauris, circa 1950.
With an octopus pattern.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
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Hand-carved Octopus Tentacle Candelabra by artist collaboration
By PJ Linden, Adam Wallacavage
Located in Philadelphia, PA
acrylic paint applied to the candlestick octopus tentacle base, handcrafted by Adam Wallacavage. This
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Steel
Hand-Painted and Sculpted Pink, Black, and Teal Octopus Chandelier
By PJ Linden, Adam Wallacavage
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Cotton Candy Octopus Chandelier", is a unique collaborative piece as part of PJ Linden's "Puff
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Diaz-Costa Ceramic handpainted dinner plate, set of 4, circa 1960
Located in Paris, FR
, blue seaweed
- 1 plate with an octopus, blue seaweed
- 1 plate with a blue fish, green and pink seaweed
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Angelo Ungania Vase in Blue Ceramic with Marine Decorations 1940s Italy
By Angelo Ungania
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Decorative vase in blue ceramic with marine-theme decorations on the surface like fish, octopus and
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
H 13.39 in W 11.03 in D 7.88 in
"Femme Au Pieuvre" French Art Nouveau Glazed Ceramic Inkwell by Rupert Carabin
By François-Rupert Carabin
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau "Femme-Pieuvre," brown glazed ceramic inkwell by Rupert Carabin, wherein a
Category
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Ceramic Vase Red Model by George Sowden for Superego Editions.
By George Sowden, Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Red ceramic vase of the RedYellowBlack collection designed by George Sowden and produced by
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
H 20.48 in W 7.88 in D 11.82 in
Italian Ceramic Vase Yellow Model by George Sowden for Superego Editions
By George Sowden, Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic vase Yellow model of the RedYellowBlack collection designed by George Sowden and produced
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
H 22.05 in W 7.88 in D 11.82 in
Italian Ceramic Vase Black Model by George Sowden for Superego Editions.
By George Sowden, Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Black ceramic vase of the RedYellowBlack collection designed by George Sowden and produced by
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
H 22.45 in W 5.91 in D 11.03 in
Round Plate with Octupus
By Patrizia Italiano
Located in Milan, IT
Round plate with raised octopus swimming around the edges. The plate is sea blue and the octopus is
Category
2010s Italian Centerpieces
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Nautical Tile Wall Plaque / Art "Fish Tank"
By Vietri
Located in Fulton, CA
Vietri Italian hand painted ceramic tile wall plaque or wall art. Twelve tiles professionally
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
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Wood, Ceramic
Art Glass Centerpiece in Opaline Print Animal and Purple
Located in Barcelona, ES
ceramic with the appearance of octopus skin print in white and black colors. The interior is made in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
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Glass, Opaline Glass, Ceramic
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Ceramic Octopus For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic ceramic octopus available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, earthenware and faience, every ceramic octopus was constructed with great care. Find 9 options for an antique or vintage ceramic octopus now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a ceramic octopus — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right ceramic octopus, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made ceramic octopus over the years, but those crafted by Aegitna Vallauris and Giovanni de Simone are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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