How was paper mache discovered and developed in Mexico?

Paper mache has its roots in China, with the inventors of paper itself. It then became popular in Europe, and it was through the Spaniards that paper mache entered Mexico. In Mexico, cartoneria or paper-mache sculptures are a traditional craft that goes back to the colonial period when the Spanish brought the art overseas. Shop a range of antique and modern paper mache on 1stDibs.

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Set Of Chinoiserie Plates

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Bjorn Wiinblad Platter

Crackle Glaze Ceramics

Decorative Plates With Birds

Green Bowls

French emerald Green Paper Mache Plate with abstract bird motive

$317

H 1.97 in W 9.06 in D 13.39 in

French emerald Green Paper Mache Plate with abstract bird motive

Located in Rümmingen, BW

Note: Only for decorative use. Not suitable for food This greem and whitepapier-mâché bow emodies

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Decorative Bowls

Materials

Paper

Mirror, 17th Century, Small, Spanish, Gilded, Papier Mache, Original Plate

$6,072

H 23.63 in W 18.51 in D 0.79 in

Mirror, 17th Century, Small, Spanish, Gilded, Papier Mache, Original Plate

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

mirror plate which is very unusual particularly for a piece made from a delicate medium such as papier

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Antique Mid-17th Century Spanish Baroque Wall Mirrors

Materials

Paper

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Rare Large Charger By Bjorn Wiinblad

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Dm 41.75 in

Rare Large Charger By Bjorn Wiinblad

By Bjørn Wiinblad

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Large hand painted and signed paper mache plate / charger by Bjorn Wiinblad of Denmark. Measures

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Vintage 1970s Danish Platters and Serveware

19th century Victorian Papier Mâché Decorative Plate with Scottish Hunting Scene

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H 1 in Dm 9.5 in

19th century Victorian Papier Mâché Decorative Plate with Scottish Hunting Scene

By Aaron Jennens & T.H. Bettridge

Located in Savannah, GA

Colorfully painted plate featuring a scalloped edge and made of papier mâché, which was very

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Antique 1850s English High Victorian Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

Late 19th Century Pair of Papier Mâché Lobed Plates or Dishes with Cherub Design

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H 0.82 in Dm 6.75 in

Late 19th Century Pair of Papier Mâché Lobed Plates or Dishes with Cherub Design

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

These are a very decorative pair of dishes or plates made from papier mâché, attributed to France

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Antique Late 19th Century French Classical Greek Decorative Dishes and V...

Materials

Paper

Late Victorian Queens Jubilee Papier Mâché Plate by Raphael Tuck & Sons

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H 1 in Dm 13 in

Late Victorian Queens Jubilee Papier Mâché Plate by Raphael Tuck & Sons

By Raphael Tuck & Sons

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

Of Royalist interest, the Queens Jubilee papier mâché plate having an attractive polychrome

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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Set of Six 1870 Beautifully Papier-Mâché Chinoiserie Plates

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H 1.19 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in

Set of Six 1870 Beautifully Papier-Mâché Chinoiserie Plates

Located in Windsor, Berkshire

A fabulous set of six 1870 beautifully papier-mâché chinoiserie plates in perfect condition all of

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Antique Late 19th Century English Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Paper

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French Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vessel, Maroon Glaze, Accolay Style

$495

H 6.5 in W 9.5 in D 6 in

French Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vessel, Maroon Glaze, Accolay Style

By Accolay Pottery

Located in New York, NY

Beautifully hand made French ceramic vessel featuring a speckled maroon glaze and picched/ruffled lip.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Spirograph Centerpiece - Hand-carved & Hand-painted Glazed Porcelain Centerpiece

$750 / item

H 4 in Dm 16 in

Spirograph Centerpiece - Hand-carved & Hand-painted Glazed Porcelain Centerpiece

Located in Dallas, TX

An impressive object entirely shaped and finished by hand, it reveals very different glaze treatments inside and out. While expertly worked to achieve a scalloped edge and channeled ...

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2010s European Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

$33,735

H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...

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Antique 1720s Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Giltwood, Paint

Mirror Minature Neoclassical Gilded Italian 18th Century Moulded Incised

$6,747

H 11.82 in W 8.08 in D 2.56 in

Mirror Minature Neoclassical Gilded Italian 18th Century Moulded Incised

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

An exceptionally, rare, minature, late-18th century, Italian, gilded, neo-classical mirror - Charming piece of exquisite proportions, displaying a variety of fine and characterist...

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Antique 1780s Italian Neoclassical Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

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Paper Mache Plate For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the paper mache plate you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of paper, wood and brass, every paper mache plate was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect paper mache plate — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each paper mache plate bearing Victorian, Baroque or mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one paper mache plate that is appealing in its simplicity, but G.F. Cruchley's, Jan Felkl and Paravia produced versions that are worth a look.