How can I tell if pottery is Italian?

To tell if a ceramic piece is Italian pottery, turn it over. Genuine Italian pottery normally has a rough unglazed area. Many pieces bear the mark of the artist or workshop who produced it. Shop a selection of expertly vetted Italian pottery on 1stDibs.

How can you tell Red Wing pottery?

To tell Red Wing pottery, first look for the maker's mark. Red Wing used both a maple leaf and a wing to mark many of its pieces. However, some of its pottery was unmarked. Identifying these items usually requires knowing the characteristics of Red Wing pottery, such as the white glaze, salt glaze or brown slip. Because it can take experience to determine the maker of pottery that lacks maker's markings, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer assist you. Explore a range of Red Wing pottery on 1stDibs.

What is unique about ancient Italian pottery?

What is most unique about ancient Italian pottery is its finish. Many pieces featured a tin glaze that is highly resistant to chipping and fading. The technique dates back to 9th-century Mesopotamia. You'll find a large selection of Italian pottery on 1stDibs.

How do you identify Italian pottery marks?

To identify Italian pottery marks, you can try checking trusted online resources and databases. Search for a description of the mark or browse images to look for ones that match. Because it can be difficult to determine the authenticity of pottery, you may wish to seek the help of a certified appraiser who is knowledgeable about Italian makers. With respect to Italian porcelain, major manufacturers include Richard Ginori and Capodimonte (the latter was founded by King Charles VII of Naples). Beginning in the mid-18th century, porcelain made by King Charles VII’s factory was stamped with a fleur-de-lis, usually in underglaze blue. Pieces from Ferdinand’s were stamped with a Neapolitan N topped by a crown. When secondary manufacturers began production, they retained this mark, in multiple variations. Find a collection of Italian pottery on 1stDibs.

How can you tell if Italian pottery is real?

To tell if Italian pottery is real, first look at its markings and use trusted online resources to identify the possible maker. From there, research the defining characteristics of pottery made by that particular artisan, workshop or manufacturer and use those as a guide to evaluate your piece. You can also use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer to receive professional authentication. Explore a diverse assortment of Italian pottery on 1stDibs.

How can you tell an antique Italian pottery?

To tell an antique Italian pottery apart from other pieces, do some research using trusted online resources. First, identify the maker by looking for marks on the bottom or interior. Once you know who produced your pottery, you can then explore the styles and types of pieces they produced over the years and use this information to estimate your piece's age. For pottery to be antique, it must be at least 100 years old. If you'd like assistance with the dating process, talk to a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of antique Italian pottery on 1stDibs.

How do you identify vintage Italian pottery marks?

To identify vintage Italian pottery marks, you can research them yourself using trusted online resources or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. One way to begin researching pottery marks on your piece is to take a photograph and then perform a reverse image search. If your search yields no results, type a description into a search engine or review image reference guides devoted to Italian pottery. Once you have identified the maker, learn more about the various markings it has used over the years and use this information to get a rough idea of the age of your piece. To be considered vintage, pottery must be between 20 and 99 years old. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of vintage Italian pottery.

What is the difference between black figure and red figure Greek pottery?

The difference between black-figure and red-figure Greek pottery is that in black-figure pottery, figural and ornamental motifs were applied with a slip that turned black during firing and the background was color of the clay, whereas the decorative motifs on red-figure vases remained the color of the clay; the background, filled in with a slip, turned black. Red-figure is essentially the reverse of a black figure. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and antique Greek pottery.

Red Italian Pottery

Strawberry Vase

Bitossi For Raymor Vase

Mid Century Red Vases

Italica Ars

Orange Midcentury Pottery

Ars Italy

Atomic Vase

Bitossi Italy Vase Orange

1950s Titano San Marino Italian Midcentury Modern Red Pottery Vase

$2,340

1950s Titano San Marino Italian Midcentury Modern Red Pottery Vase

By San Marino Pottery

Located in Brescia, IT

Red pottery vase Perfect condition Measure: H 64 cm.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Pottery

1930s by G. Gariboldi Gio Ponti Richard Ginori Italian Pottery Pair of Tiles

$3,276 / set

1930s by G. Gariboldi Gio Ponti Richard Ginori Italian Pottery Pair of Tiles

By Giovanni Gariboldi, Richard-Ginori San Cristoforo

Located in Brescia, IT

Rare Pottery tiles with red frame Animal decor painted Excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Orange and red round Italian pottery ashtray with chip

$250

Orange and red round Italian pottery ashtray with chip

By Raymor

Located in Ferndale, MI

Chunky round ashtray signed Italy . Glazed geometric decoration of orange and red over raw terra cotta base . There are two edge chips and one chip in the red glaze .

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Pottery

1930 Angelo Biancini SCI Italian Ceramic Sculpture Red Pottery Fishes

$5,850

1930 Angelo Biancini SCI Italian Ceramic Sculpture Red Pottery Fishes

By S.C.I. Laveno, Angelo Biancini

Located in Brescia, IT

Earthenware Fishes sculpture Mod. 1511 Angelo Biancini SCI Laveno 1938 Excellent condiction literature: Angelo Biancini tra Faenza e Laveno: ceramiche 1937-1940.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large Italian Aretini Pottery Vase, Red & Gold Enamel Relief Decoration, Arezzo

$1,100

Large Italian Aretini Pottery Vase, Red & Gold Enamel Relief Decoration, Arezzo

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Large Italian Aretini Pottery Vase, Hand-Painted Red & Gold Relief Décor, Arezzo, Mid-20th Century A striking hand-thrown and hand-painted Italian Aretini pottery vase from Arez...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Vases

Materials

Pottery

Mid-Century Modern Handmade Tall Raymor Yellow Red Ceramic Pottery Vase Italy

$540

Mid-Century Modern Handmade Tall Raymor Yellow Red Ceramic Pottery Vase Italy

By Raymor

Located in Miami, FL

Mid-Century Modern vase made out of ceramic in deep red, yellow and black colors by Raymor, Italy. Marked and dated underneath. A gorgeous vase for your holiday table. A-763-335...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Handmade Sicilian Ceramic Pine Nut Italian Pottery

$816

Handmade Sicilian Ceramic Pine Nut Italian Pottery

Located in Palermo, PA

This exquisite handmade Sicilian ceramic pine nut is a timeless symbol of prosperity, good fortune, and Mediterranean heritage. Crafted by skilled artisans in Sicily, each piece is m...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Red Glazed Italian Vase

$750

Red Glazed Italian Vase

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Manufacturer: Unknown Importer: Unknown Period or model: Mid-Century Modern. Specs: Pottery Condition: This red glazed Italian vase known as "strawberry decor" is in ver...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Mid-Century Italian Orange Moorish Art Pottery Jar

$595

Mid-Century Italian Orange Moorish Art Pottery Jar

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century, Italian, Moorish art pottery jar with lid in vibrant paprika red-orange.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Large Vintage Italian Majolica Pottery Figurine of Pheasants Bird

$750

Large Vintage Italian Majolica Pottery Figurine of Pheasants Bird

Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen

Large vintage Majolica pottery figurine of a pheasant's bird made in Italy.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Aldo Londi Bitossi Mid-Century Modern Signed Oxblood Glazed Italian Pottery Bowl

$1,495

Aldo Londi Bitossi Mid-Century Modern Signed Oxblood Glazed Italian Pottery Bowl

By Aldo Londi

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful, quite substantial and heavy, Italian pottery bowl featuring a sumptuous oxblood lava glaze that absolutely radiates in the light. We believe this work is likely an Aldo...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

1960s Bitossi Aldo Londi Italian Red Ceramic Box Italy

$1,450

1960s Bitossi Aldo Londi Italian Red Ceramic Box Italy

By Bitossi

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1960s Italian Red Black decorative ceramic pottery box geometric relief attributed to Bitossi Aldo Londi Stamped Italy 6 x 4.38 x 2 H inches Presentation unrestored original vintage ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pottery, Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Italian Studio Pottery Planter from Bitossi, 1960s

$984

Mid-Century Modern Italian Studio Pottery Planter from Bitossi, 1960s

By Bitossi

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Italian Studio Pottery Planter from Bitossi, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark, Additional information: Mat...

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Italian Studio Pottery Planter from Bitossi, 1960s

$492

Mid-Century Modern Italian Studio Pottery Planter from Bitossi, 1960s

By Bitossi

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Italian Studio Pottery Planter from Bitossi, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark, Additional information: Mat...

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Amazing Red Ceramic Pottery Modernist Table Lamps /Maria Kipp Lamp shades

$2,250 / set

Amazing Red Ceramic Pottery Modernist Table Lamps /Maria Kipp Lamp shades

By Maria Kipp

Located in Buffalo, NY

Amazing Red Ceramic Pottery Modernist Table Lamps /Maria Kipp Lamp shades,, I believe bases to be made in Italy.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Fabric, Wood

Italian Early 20th Century Pottery Bowl with Rooster Motif and Green Border

$495

Italian Early 20th Century Pottery Bowl with Rooster Motif and Green Border

Located in Atlanta, GA

Adorned with a green and red border, this Italian 1900s pottery bowl will bring a touch of simple authenticity to any kitchen or dining room.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Serving Bowls

Materials

Pottery

Mid-Century Rimini Red Pottery Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s

$821

Mid-Century Rimini Red Pottery Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s

By Aldo Londi

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Italian Rimini Red Pottery Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Strawberry Pottery Vase by Fratelli Fanciullacci for Bitossi, 1960s

$587

Italian Strawberry Pottery Vase by Fratelli Fanciullacci for Bitossi, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Italian Strawberry Pottery Vase by Fratelli Fanciullacci for Bitossi, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional informatio...

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Italian Strawberry Pottery Vase by Fratelli Fanciullacci, 1960s

$587

Mid-Century Italian Strawberry Pottery Vase by Fratelli Fanciullacci, 1960s

By Fratelli Fanciullacci

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Italian Strawberry Pottery Vase by Fratelli Fanciullacci for Bitossi, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark, It is comp...

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Large Italian MCM Italica Ars Atomic Red Vases

$950 / set

Pair of Large Italian MCM Italica Ars Atomic Red Vases

Located in Forney, TX

Scarce pair of vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern Italica ARS large hand-turned Fine pottery vases.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Mid-Century Modern West German Ceramic Vase, Red and Black Glaze, 1960

$600

Mid-Century Modern West German Ceramic Vase, Red and Black Glaze, 1960

By West German Pottery

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

West German glazed ceramic vase in red and black 1960s. Water jar by West German stamped on the bottom.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1970s Vintage Italian Mottled Red & Grey Molten Ceramic Highly Glazed Vase

$292Sale Price|25% Off

1970s Vintage Italian Mottled Red & Grey Molten Ceramic Highly Glazed Vase

Located in London, England

A large 1970s mottled red and grey ceramic glazed vase. The bulbous body of an intense mottled red with a wonderful shimmering glaze narrows towards the neck where the colour turns...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Strawberry-shaped ceramic or majolica serving set - Raymor Bitossi

$4,680 / set

Strawberry-shaped ceramic or majolica serving set - Raymor Bitossi

By Mancioli Pottery

Located in Lugo, IT

Ceramic or majolica serving set with strawberry decoration. Mancer is the trade name of ceramist Natale Mancioli, who also prodGood condition. Thank you.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

1960's Aldo Londi Bitossi for Raymor Italy Abstract Ceramic Pottery Bird Vase

$340Sale Price|20% Off

1960's Aldo Londi Bitossi for Raymor Italy Abstract Ceramic Pottery Bird Vase

By Raymor, Bitossi

Located in San Diego, CA

Wonderful vintage Aldo Londi Bitossi ceramic/pottery red ashtray, circa 1960s. Made in Italy and is signed on the bottom.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Three Framed Prints Depicting Greek Apulian Red-Figure Pottery

$995 / set

Set of Three Framed Prints Depicting Greek Apulian Red-Figure Pottery

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Set of three framed prints depicting Greek glassical red-figure pottery. Left print: Marked: T.XV. - "In Miis. Vaticano - Depicting Apulian Red-Figure bell krater Middle print: M...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Prints

Materials

Wood, Paper

Aldo Londi Dark Cocoa Pottery Table Lamp with Glazed Red & Orange Geometrics

$2,000

Aldo Londi Dark Cocoa Pottery Table Lamp with Glazed Red & Orange Geometrics

By Aldo Londi

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Tall Aldo Londi for Raymor Bright Art Pottery Table Lamp, Circa 1960. Featuring a deep brown handcrafted textured body with glazed, reflective red and orange decoration on round Wal...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Bitossi Ceramic Vase, Hand-Painted, Orange Red Glaze, 1960s

$1,872

Italian Bitossi Ceramic Vase, Hand-Painted, Orange Red Glaze, 1960s

By Bitossi, Lavenia, Mari Simmulson, Rörstrand, Aldo Londi

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Italian Bitossi ceramic vase with striking orange red glaze under raw surface and bright white shiny glaze on the top part. Numbered under base. Beautiful vintage condition. Italy...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware, Pottery, Ceramic

San Marino Fantoni Style Leather & Blue, Red, Lavender Glazed Pottery Table Lamp

$1,500 / item

San Marino Fantoni Style Leather & Blue, Red, Lavender Glazed Pottery Table Lamp

By Marcello Fantoni

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Marcello Fantoni style Rock Glaze Ceramic & black leather table lamp, 1960s. Featuring a handcrafted bodice, textured lava like surface, reflective glazed figural inset with Lavender...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Leather, Ceramic, Wood

Bitossi for Peasant Village Large Shell-shaped Bowl, Red Glaze Italy Mid Century

$475

Bitossi for Peasant Village Large Shell-shaped Bowl, Red Glaze Italy Mid Century

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Shell-shaped ceramic bowl is glazed in red with complex variations in glaze color accentuating the intricate shape of the bowl. The bowl is signed on the bottom with "Italy 68105 ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

Vintage Ceramic Red Urn with Handles Jester Musician Decor Italy 1950s

$850

Vintage Ceramic Red Urn with Handles Jester Musician Decor Italy 1950s

By Deruta

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Highly detailed decor stands out against bright, jewel-like red background color. The urn is marked on the bottom with hand written model or decor number and Deruta Italy; it retail...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery, Paint

Aldo Londi Lava Glazed Ceramic Pottery Vase for Bitossi / Raymor

$495

Aldo Londi Lava Glazed Ceramic Pottery Vase for Bitossi / Raymor

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Aldo Londi Lava Glazed Ceramic Pottery Vase for Bitossi / Raymor

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Apulian Greek Red-Figure Lekythos with Maenad

$3,779

Apulian Greek Red-Figure Lekythos with Maenad

Located in London, GB

Provenance: Richard Tully, New York, acquired at Parke Bernet Sotheby’s New York, 10 December 1999, lot 367 American private collection, acquired from the above Hindman, Chicago, 1...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Aldo Londi for Bitossi “Mondrian” Ceramic Vase, Italy, circa 1960s

$1,250

Aldo Londi for Bitossi “Mondrian” Ceramic Vase, Italy, circa 1960s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Here is a striking and architectonic ceramic vase designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, circa 1960s, from the sought-after Mondrian series. Defined by its bold geometric composi...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Marcello Fantoni Signed Mid-Century Italian Raymor Oxblood Glazed Ceramic Vase

$1,495

Marcello Fantoni Signed Mid-Century Italian Raymor Oxblood Glazed Ceramic Vase

By Marcello Fantoni, Raymor

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautifully designed, quite large, exceptionally rare oxblood red glazed ceramic/pottery vase by Italian ceramics master and renowned designer Marcello Fantoni for Raymor.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Fratelli Fanciullacci Majolica Table Lamp, Signed, Brown & Red Flower Reliefs

$1,040

Fratelli Fanciullacci Majolica Table Lamp, Signed, Brown & Red Flower Reliefs

By Raymor, Rosenthal Netter, Fratelli Fanciullacci

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Rare, unusual vintage majolica lamp features abstract graphic decor with large flower motifs, done in relief; the body is mounted on turned solid wood base. The upper part of urn-sh...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

Deruta Red Rooster Majolica Set of 4 Cups Saucers & Plates for PV, Mid Century

$440 / set

Deruta Red Rooster Majolica Set of 4 Cups Saucers & Plates for PV, Mid Century

By Deruta

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage set of cups, saucers, and plates, total of 4 settings, was made in Deruta region of Italy for Peasant Village. It is hand painted with red Rooster pattern on speckled light ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Folk Art Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Majolica

Rosenthal Netter Candleholders and Bowl Set

$1,200

Rosenthal Netter Candleholders and Bowl Set

By Rosenthal Netter

Located in New York, NY

1960s Mid-Century Modern Italian pottery candleholders and decorative bowl by Rosenthal Netter. Bowl measurements: Width 8", height 5.5.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Pottery

Italian Orange Triple Handled Terracotta Mid-Century Modern Vase

Unavailable|~~$2,800~~

Italian Orange Triple Handled Terracotta Mid-Century Modern Vase

Located in Allentown, PA

Deep orange glazed terracotta bulbous vase with two sets of triple undulating handles and incised circular lines designed and hand formed in Italy, circa 1950s-1960s.The mouth measur...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Terracotta

Bagni Ceramiche Red and Black Vase Alvino Bagni Italy, circa 1970

Unavailable|~~$485~~

Bagni Ceramiche Red and Black Vase Alvino Bagni Italy, circa 1970

By Alvino Bagni, Bagni Ceramiche

Located in Pymble, NSW

A bottle shaped vase with a ring neck, reminiscent of an 18th century glass decanter, in black with a red swirl pattern glaze. With its original Raymor label.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

1960's Italian Ceramic Piggy Bank by Baldelli for Raymor

Unavailable|~~$540~~

1960's Italian Ceramic Piggy Bank by Baldelli for Raymor

By Raymor, Kay Bojesen, Baldelli, Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Framingham, MA

Unique and rare ceramic piggy bank by Baldelli for Raymor with great personality, 1960's. 8" long x 6" wide x 7" tall.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Vintage Orange Striated Ceramic Long Necked Tall Vase by Raymor

Sold|~~$750~~

Vintage Orange Striated Ceramic Long Necked Tall Vase by Raymor

By Raymor

Located in New York, NY

A vintage orange ceramic tall-neck vase with striated pattern by Raymor. Italy, circa 1960. Signed. Dimensions: 15 inches tall 7 inches wide.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi Vintage Italian Atomic Rimini Red Art Pottery Horse Figure

Sold|~~$595~~

Bitossi Vintage Italian Atomic Rimini Red Art Pottery Horse Figure

By Bitossi

Located in Wilton, CT

Great Bitossi horse standing gracefully tall and taught with energy. Crisply impressed Rimini decor and finished with electrifying atomic orange red mottled glaze, circa 1960s. Measu...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Bitossi Vintage Italian Atomic Rimini Red Art Pottery Horse Figure

Sold|~~$595~~

Bitossi Vintage Italian Atomic Rimini Red Art Pottery Horse Figure

By Bitossi

Located in Wilton, CT

Great Bitossi horse standing gracefully taught with energy, ready for anything. Crisply impressed Rimini decor and finished with electrifying atomic orange red mottled glaze, circa 1...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Italian Raymor Vase Chrome Red Art Pottery Bright Atomic Italica Ars

Sold|~~$195~~

Vintage Italian Raymor Vase Chrome Red Art Pottery Bright Atomic Italica Ars

By Italica Ars

Located in Wilton, CT

Vintage Italian pottery Rouleau form vase in mottled atomic red glaze, circa 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Bitossi Vintage Atomic Hot Orange Red Vase Raymor Label Italian Pottery

Sold|~~$495~~

Bitossi Vintage Atomic Hot Orange Red Vase Raymor Label Italian Pottery

By Bitossi

Located in Wilton, CT

Vintage Bitossi in mottled orange / red glaze, circa early 1960s. Sophisticated, hand-turned and slightly tapered bottle form with rolled lip and hot glaze suspended just above the f...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Vintage 1960's Mottled Atomic Red Italian Art Pottery Vase

Sold|~~$295~~

Vintage 1960's Mottled Atomic Red Italian Art Pottery Vase

By Bitossi

Located in Wilton, CT

Large, hand thrown, vintage Italian pottery vase in rouleau or mallet form for the PV distributor.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

1960s Desimone Ceramic Pottery Italy Art Plate Yellow Red Green Hand Painted

Sold|~~$195~~

1960s Desimone Ceramic Pottery Italy Art Plate Yellow Red Green Hand Painted

By Giovanni DeSimone

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1960s Desimone ceramic pottery Italy Art Plate Hand painted in Yellow Red and Green Giovanni Desimone Italy 8.38 diameter x .75 tall Inscription: Desimone Italy 64/15 AC Origin...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Vintage Italian Bellini Pottery Vase for Wannamaker's

Sold|~~$495~~

Vintage Italian Bellini Pottery Vase for Wannamaker's

By Bellini Studio

Located in Wilton, CT

Large vintage hand-turned Italian pottery vase by Bellini for the Wannamaker's department store, circa 1970s. With exotic floral scroll on a deep oxblood ground. 19" high, 12" diamet...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Italian Art Pottery Hot Orange Bellini for Raymor Vase

Sold|~~$395~~

Vintage Italian Art Pottery Hot Orange Bellini for Raymor Vase

By Bellini Studio

Located in Wilton, CT

Vintage Italian art pottery vase by the Bellini studio for Raymor, circa 1960s. Measures: 8" high, 6 1/2" diameter. Original Raymor label with Bellini code. Excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Pottery

Italica Ars Italian Pottery Atomic Orange Pitcher Bitossi Raymor Vase

Sold|~~$495~~

Italica Ars Italian Pottery Atomic Orange Pitcher Bitossi Raymor Vase

By Bitossi

Located in Wilton, CT

1960s hand-turned Italian pottery pitcher vase in classical form with electric mottled orange glaze. Attributed to Italica Ars. Measures: 13" high, 10 1/2" diameter. Excellent condit...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Italian Pottery Rimini Vase Bitossi Raymor Londi MCM Atomic Age Orange

Sold|~~$375~~

Vintage Italian Pottery Rimini Vase Bitossi Raymor Londi MCM Atomic Age Orange

By Bitossi

Located in Wilton, CT

Large vintage Bitossi pottery Italian Rimini orange geometric pattern vase, circa 1960's. Add a spectacular dollop of color to any room. 14 1/2" high, 6" diameter. Excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Red Glazed Ceramic Jars with Lids Made in Italy Stamped and Initials

Sold|~~$325 / set~~

Pair of Red Glazed Ceramic Jars with Lids Made in Italy Stamped and Initials

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful pair of ceramic red glazed Decorative jars with lids, circa 1950s made in Italy stamped and initial, great condition.

Category

20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Jars

Materials

Pottery

Ancient Greek Apulian Red-Figure Ceramic Pottery Bottle, 4th Century B.C.

Sold|~~$3,400~~

Ancient Greek Apulian Red-Figure Ceramic Pottery Bottle, 4th Century B.C.

Located in London, GB

A particularly finely painted ancient Greek Apulian red-figure bottle, dating to the 4th century B.C. A classically elegant form, sitting on a disc base, with a squat piriform bod...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Antiquities

Ancient Greek Red Figure Campanian Ram Head Rhyton Vessel, 350 BC

Sold|~~$9,950~~

Ancient Greek Red Figure Campanian Ram Head Rhyton Vessel, 350 BC

Located in London, GB

An ancient Greek Campanian pottery rhyton or drinking vessel, dating to circa 350 BC. The lower part beautifully modelled in the form of a ram's head, the creature with curled, ri...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Bitossi for Raymor Large Copper Luster and Red Italian Pottery Vase

Sold|~~$295~~

Bitossi for Raymor Large Copper Luster and Red Italian Pottery Vase

By Bitossi

Located in Wilton, CT

Large Bitossi bottle vase in copper luster and atomic red glazes, circa 1960s. With original Raymor sticker and Bitossi code. Measures: 6 1/2" high, 7 1/2" diameter. Excellent condit...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Red White and Blue Mancioli Drum Motiffe Dinnerware

Sold|~~$1,500~~

Red White and Blue Mancioli Drum Motiffe Dinnerware

By Mancioli Pottery

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Fabulous and stylish set of Italian Mid-Century drum pattern dinnerware by Mancioli. Includes the following: Six bowls 4.75 round x 2.5 H. Six cups and saucers 2.75 H x 3.75 round....

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Italian 18th Century Antique Red-Grey Mortar

Sold|~~$1,701~~

Italian 18th Century Antique Red-Grey Mortar

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian 18th century mortar. This antique mortar is adorned with four, three-dimensional decorations along the rim. The mortar is larger at the top, and swoops inward towards the ...

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Pottery

Materials

Stone

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Red Italian Pottery For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of red Italian pottery you’re looking for. Frequently made of ceramic, pottery and metal, every item from our selection of red Italian pottery was constructed with great care. There are 243 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of red Italian pottery you’re looking for, while we also have 61 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect object in our assortment of red Italian pottery — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right option in this array of red Italian pottery, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made piece of red Italian pottery has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Bitossi, Andrea Anastasio and Aldo Londi are consistently popular.

How Much is a Red Italian Pottery?

Prices for a piece of red Italian pottery start at $79 and top out at $75,000 with the average selling for $895.

Questions About Red Italian Pottery

How can I tell if pottery is Italian?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
To tell if a ceramic piece is Italian pottery, turn it over. Genuine Italian pottery normally has a rough unglazed area. Many pieces bear the mark of the artist or workshop who produced it. Shop a selection of expertly vetted Italian pottery on 1stDibs.
How can you tell Red Wing pottery?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
To tell Red Wing pottery, first look for the maker's mark. Red Wing used both a maple leaf and a wing to mark many of its pieces. However, some of its pottery was unmarked. Identifying these items usually requires knowing the characteristics of Red Wing pottery, such as the white glaze, salt glaze or brown slip. Because it can take experience to determine the maker of pottery that lacks maker's markings, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer assist you. Explore a range of Red Wing pottery on 1stDibs.
What is unique about ancient Italian pottery?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
What is most unique about ancient Italian pottery is its finish. Many pieces featured a tin glaze that is highly resistant to chipping and fading. The technique dates back to 9th-century Mesopotamia. You'll find a large selection of Italian pottery on 1stDibs.
How do you identify Italian pottery marks?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
To identify Italian pottery marks, you can try checking trusted online resources and databases. Search for a description of the mark or browse images to look for ones that match. Because it can be difficult to determine the authenticity of pottery, you may wish to seek the help of a certified appraiser who is knowledgeable about Italian makers. With respect to Italian porcelain, major manufacturers include Richard Ginori and Capodimonte (the latter was founded by King Charles VII of Naples). Beginning in the mid-18th century, porcelain made by King Charles VII’s factory was stamped with a fleur-de-lis, usually in underglaze blue. Pieces from Ferdinand’s were stamped with a Neapolitan N topped by a crown. When secondary manufacturers began production, they retained this mark, in multiple variations. Find a collection of Italian pottery on 1stDibs.
How can you tell if Italian pottery is real?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
To tell if Italian pottery is real, first look at its markings and use trusted online resources to identify the possible maker. From there, research the defining characteristics of pottery made by that particular artisan, workshop or manufacturer and use those as a guide to evaluate your piece. You can also use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer to receive professional authentication. Explore a diverse assortment of Italian pottery on 1stDibs.
How can you tell an antique Italian pottery?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
To tell an antique Italian pottery apart from other pieces, do some research using trusted online resources. First, identify the maker by looking for marks on the bottom or interior. Once you know who produced your pottery, you can then explore the styles and types of pieces they produced over the years and use this information to estimate your piece's age. For pottery to be antique, it must be at least 100 years old. If you'd like assistance with the dating process, talk to a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of antique Italian pottery on 1stDibs.
How do you identify vintage Italian pottery marks?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
To identify vintage Italian pottery marks, you can research them yourself using trusted online resources or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. One way to begin researching pottery marks on your piece is to take a photograph and then perform a reverse image search. If your search yields no results, type a description into a search engine or review image reference guides devoted to Italian pottery. Once you have identified the maker, learn more about the various markings it has used over the years and use this information to get a rough idea of the age of your piece. To be considered vintage, pottery must be between 20 and 99 years old. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of vintage Italian pottery.
What is the difference between black figure and red figure Greek pottery?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
The difference between black-figure and red-figure Greek pottery is that in black-figure pottery, figural and ornamental motifs were applied with a slip that turned black during firing and the background was color of the clay, whereas the decorative motifs on red-figure vases remained the color of the clay; the background, filled in with a slip, turned black. Red-figure is essentially the reverse of a black figure. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and antique Greek pottery.