Capodimonte Furniture

Italian

If success is measured by lasting name recognition, Capodimonte porcelain would seem to be in the same league as such makers as Meissen, Sèvres and Wedgwood. Early examples of Capodimonte lamps — as well as the Italian manufacturer’s celebrated porcelain vases, figurines and sculptures — can be hard to come by, but the best later pieces possess the same over-the-top charm.

The Real Fabbrica (“royal factory”) di Capodimonte hasn’t actually produced porcelain since the early 19th century, when Charles’s son Ferdinand sold it. Although secondary manufacturers have built upon the aesthetic and kept the name alive, some connoisseurs of the royal product feel these pieces should be labeled “in the style of” Capodimonte.

The timeline of royal Capodimonte porcelain is decidedly brief. From beginning to end, its manufacture lasted approximately 75 years. King Charles VII of Naples, who founded the manufactory in 1743, began experimenting with porcelain around 1738, the year he married Maria Amalia of Saxony. No coincidence there. His new bride was the granddaughter of Augustus the Strong, Elector of Saxony and founder of Meissen, the first European hard-paste porcelain manufactory. Her dowry included 17 Meissen table services.

Struck by porcelain fever, Charles built a dedicated facility on top of a hill (capo di monte) overlooking Naples. He financed expeditions to search for the right clay. He hired chemists and artisans to experiment. His earliest successes were small white snuffboxes and vases, although efforts soon progressed to full sets of tableware, decorative objects and stylized figurines of peasants and theatrical personalities.

In 1759, Charles succeeded to the throne of Spain. He moved the manufactory with him — including 40 workers and 4 tons of clay — and continued operations in Madrid. Twelve years later, his son Ferdinand IV, who inherited the throne of Naples, built a new factory there that became known for distinctly rococo designs.

The Napoleonic wars interrupted production, and around 1807, oversight of the royal factories was transferred to a franchisee named Giovanni Poulard-Prad.

Beginning in the mid-18th century, porcelain made by Charles’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. The value of these later 19th- and 20th-century pieces is determined by the quality, not the Capodimonte porcelain marks.

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Creator: Capodimonte

Vintage Keramos Italian Capodimonte Cobalt Blue Porcelain Pitcher w/ Handle

$395

Vintage Keramos Italian Capodimonte Cobalt Blue Porcelain Pitcher w/ Handle

By Capodimonte

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Keramos Italian Capodimonte Cobalt Blue Porcelain Pitcher w/ Handle. Item features purple painted flowers, brass reticulating handle, artist signature, original stamp. Circa...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Capodimonte Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Original ceramic sculpture Artist by Capodimonte, Italy 1970s

$505

Original ceramic sculpture Artist by Capodimonte, Italy 1970s

By Capodimonte

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Vintage ceramic sculpture "Artist" by Capodimonte made in Italy in the 1970s. The sculpture has the original manufacturer's label and signature of the master. The vintage sculpture ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Capodimonte Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Capodimonte Military Porcelain Sculpture Set with Tiered Display Stand

$2,250 / set

Vintage Capodimonte Military Porcelain Sculpture Set with Tiered Display Stand

By Capodimonte

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This set of eight porcelain figurines was made by the Capodimonte factor of Italy in circa 1980 in the Renaissance style. Seven of the figurines depict famous military figures and ar...

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Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Capodimonte Furniture

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Porcelain, Mahogany

Mid Century Clam Shell Porcelain Bowl by Capodimonte, Italy

$481

Mid Century Clam Shell Porcelain Bowl by Capodimonte, Italy

By Capodimonte

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

A shell bowl by Capodimonte in ivory white porcelain divided in three sections with gold edges. Marked with sticker Visconti and the crowned N. Perfect for dif...

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20th Century Italian Baroque Capodimonte Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

1950s Capodimonte Capitulate Centerpiece

$450

1950s Capodimonte Capitulate Centerpiece

By Capodimonte

Located in Charleston, SC

Authentic Genuine Real Antiques Capodimonte Extra Large Centerpiece with Flowers Italian Porcelain . This fantastic centerpiece with hand-painted colorful flowers represents a classi...

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1950s Italian Other Vintage Capodimonte Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Veilleuse “Capodimonte “ Owl 1950 Italy

$1,443

Veilleuse “Capodimonte “ Owl 1950 Italy

By Capodimonte

Located in Milano, IT

Veilleuse “Capodimonte “ Owl 1950 Italy.

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1950s Italian Other Vintage Capodimonte Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

A 1900s Neoclassical White and Gold Capodimonte Porcelain Italian Table Lamp

$1,082

A 1900s Neoclassical White and Gold Capodimonte Porcelain Italian Table Lamp

By Capodimonte

Located in Catania, Sicilia

The lamp features a white and gold color scheme, with intricate details including a winged female figure and elaborate scrollwork. The lamp has been manufactured in the early 1900s, ...

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Early 1900s Italian Neoclassical Antique Capodimonte Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Oval Mirror with Regency Decoration in the style of P. Fornasetti, Italy 1950s

$2,008

Oval Mirror with Regency Decoration in the style of P. Fornasetti, Italy 1950s

By Capodimonte

Located in Roma, IT

An unusual mirror that you will rarely find again. Elegant and irreverent at the same time, this article reproduces a French Regency style mirror with all the decorative elements ty...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Capodimonte Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Porcelain Bamboo Lamp, 1960's

$2,165

Porcelain Bamboo Lamp, 1960's

By Capodimonte

Located in Paris, Ile-de-France

Porcelain bamboo lamp and brass base. The porcelain by Capodimonte fabric in Napoli, marked. Italy, 1960's New shade. Measures: Height total: 69 cm / 27.1 in. ( adjustable heig...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Capodimonte Furniture

Materials

Brass

Italian Porcelain Baby Girl Piano Figurine

$606Sale Price|20% Off

Italian Porcelain Baby Girl Piano Figurine

By Capodimonte

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is an Italian Capodimonte Porcelain Baby Girl Piano Figurine. It depicts a nude baby girl with large blue eyes and blonde hair arranged with ponyta...

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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Capodimonte Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Capodimonte Baroque Coffee Set, Porcelain, Mid-20th Century, Italy

$1,001 / set

Capodimonte Baroque Coffee Set, Porcelain, Mid-20th Century, Italy

By Capodimonte

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Charming 20th Century Capodimonte Coffee Set A delightful set all fully marked beneath, Coffee Pot, Cream Jug, Sugar Jar and 6 Coffee Cans with Saucers T...

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Mid-20th Century Baroque Capodimonte Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Capodimonte Ceramic Italian table lamps 1960s

$1,202 / set

Capodimonte Ceramic Italian table lamps 1960s

By Capodimonte

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice pair of Ceramic Table lamps .Hand painted flower decor . Elegant shaped . Comes with Gold color shades. Normal E27 bulb needed . Please ask for cheaper shipments solu...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Capodimonte Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Large Italian Capodimonte Porcelain Center Bowl, Cherubs Scene in Relief, 20thC

$440Sale Price|20% Off

Large Italian Capodimonte Porcelain Center Bowl, Cherubs Scene in Relief, 20thC

By Capodimonte

Located in Big Flats, NY

An oversized Italian Capodimonte center bowl offers cherub garden scenes in relief with gilt highlights throughout, 20th century Measures - 3.75''H X 16.75''W X 16.75''D. A finely cr...

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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Capodimonte Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Capodimonte, 19th Century Italian Pair of Majolica Griffons

$3,160Sale Price / set|20% Off

Capodimonte, 19th Century Italian Pair of Majolica Griffons

By Capodimonte

Located in North Miami, FL

Capodimonte 19th Century Italian opposing pair of majolica crowned and winged griffon figures. Both are signed on the bottom base with the signature used from 1771 - 1834. Each featured grasping a shield with painted griffin motifs...

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19th Century Italian Antique Capodimonte Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Large Scale Italian Capodimonte Porcelain “Two Nude Graces” Lidded Urn

$2,316Sale Price|20% Off

Large Scale Italian Capodimonte Porcelain “Two Nude Graces” Lidded Urn

By Capodimonte

Located in Atlanta, GA

The Large Scale Italian Capodimonte Porcelain "Two Nude Graces" Lidded Urn is a stunning piece of art. Made in Italy, it features intricate details and exquisite craftsmanship that C...

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20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Capodimonte Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of 20th Century Italian Hand-Painted Porcelain Capodimonte Wall Platters

$550 / set

Pair of 20th Century Italian Hand-Painted Porcelain Capodimonte Wall Platters

By Capodimonte

Located in Dallas, TX

This beautiful pair of majolica wall plates would elevate any living room, kitchen, or dining room wall. Created in Italy circa 1980 and done in the Capodimonte style with high relief, each barbotine...

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Late 20th Century Italian Capodimonte Furniture

Materials

Majolica, Porcelain

Vintage Italian Lighting Set of Chandelier & Two Sconces, Italian Pendant Light

$914 / set

Vintage Italian Lighting Set of Chandelier & Two Sconces, Italian Pendant Light

By Capodimonte

Located in Bastogne, BE

Rare vintage chandelier with 5 arms and a pair of wall sconces. Made of brass and art porcelain. Made in Italy. Its design is distinguished by the use of hand-painted ceramics. Fo...

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1970s Italian Vintage Capodimonte Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

1950s Capodimonte Turquoise Blue Porcelain Hand Painted Lidded Urn Vase

$450

1950s Capodimonte Turquoise Blue Porcelain Hand Painted Lidded Urn Vase

By Staffordshire, Capodimonte, Mottahedeh, Richard Ginori, Capo Di Monte

Located in Miami, FL

Rare monumental 23-inch vintage Capodimonte turquoise blue hand painted porcelain lidded urn or vase, circa Mid 20th Century. This extra-large rare porcelain urn is hand painted with...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Capodimonte Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Jewel Capodimonte porcelain walking stick, Italy 1880.

$2,285

Jewel Capodimonte porcelain walking stick, Italy 1880.

By Capodimonte

Located in Milan, IT

Walking stick: painted porcelain handle, Capodimonte manufacture, depicting a Cyprea shell, with three children's heads emerging from the cochlea of the shell. Silver band. Rattan wo...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Capodimonte Furniture

Materials

Silver

Vintage Capodimonte Ceramic and Gold Decorative Item of a Reading Child, Italy

$144

Vintage Capodimonte Ceramic and Gold Decorative Item of a Reading Child, Italy

By Capodimonte

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1960s. This reading child is made in Capodimonte ceramic, which has been lacquered and hand-painted with pure gold. This item might ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Capodimonte Furniture

Materials

Gold

Ceramica Impruneta Terracotta Floor or Table Lamp 1960s

$2,500

Ceramica Impruneta Terracotta Floor or Table Lamp 1960s

By Capodimonte

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

The lamp features a spherical terracotta lampshade in a warm, earthy tone that is complemented by a sleek chrome base. The lampshade is designed with small perforations that create a...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Capodimonte Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Italian Glazed Ceramic by Capodimonte Multifunctional Vase 1960s

$1,200Sale Price|20% Off

Italian Glazed Ceramic by Capodimonte Multifunctional Vase 1960s

By Capodimonte

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Stunning signed Capodimonte glazed ceramic 1960 the ceramic can be use for different purpose.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Capodimonte Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Italian 19th Century Louis XVI Style Capodimonte Porcelain Urns

$14,200 / set

Italian 19th Century Louis XVI Style Capodimonte Porcelain Urns

By Capodimonte

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exceptional pair of Italian 19th century Louis XVI st. Capo di Monte porcelain urns. Each urn is raised by a square base with a fine wrap around acanthus leaf design and beautiful...

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19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Capodimonte Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Capodimonte furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Capodimonte furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Capodimonte furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Capodimonte were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Bruno Gambone, Livio Seguso, and Dino Martens. Prices for Capodimonte furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $80 and can go as high as $34,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,294.

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Questions About Capodimonte Furniture

Is my Capodimonte real?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
To know if your Capodimonte is real, look for its maker's mark. Beginning in the mid-18th century, porcelain made by the manufacturer founded by King Charles VII of Naples was stamped with a fleur-de-lis, usually in underglaze blue. Pieces produced under Ferdinand IV were stamped with a Neapolitan N topped by a crown. When secondary manufacturers began production, they retained this mark in multiple variations. By comparing the markings on your piece to images of those found on similar pieces shared on trusted online resources, you can begin to determine whether your piece is authentic. However, many convincing replicas exist, so you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer examine your piece and provide you with a professional opinion. Explore a diverse assortment of Capodimonte porcelain on 1stDibs.
Is vintage Capodimonte worth anything?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
Yes, some vintage Capodimonte may be worth something. Although often higher for antique items at least a century old, selling prices for pieces produced by the Italian maker within the last 20 to 99 years can sometimes be in the hundreds or thousands of dollars. Generally, the type, style, age, condition and availability determine the value of a particular Capodimonte piece. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can be of assistance if you wish to have any items in your collection evaluated. On 1stDibs, explore a range of vintage Capodimonte porcelain wares.
How do you identify rare Capodimonte marks?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
To identify rare Capodimonte marks, use trusted online resources as a guide. Generally, the oldest pieces produced by the Italian maker during the mid-18th century are the rarest. During this period, Capodimonte typically used only its original blue fleur-de-lis logo as a mark. On reputable websites, you can find images of this mark and others used by the porcelain manufacturer over the years. If you need assistance identifying a particular piece, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Explore a range of Capodimonte porcelain ware on 1stDibs.
Is Capodimonte porcelain worth anything?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
Yes, Capodimonte porcelain may be worth something. Early examples of Capodimonte lamps, as well as the Italian manufacturer’s celebrated porcelain vases, figurines and sculptures, can be hard to come by, so they are highly sought after and can be worth a significant amount. For example, a gilded teapot produced by the Italian maker during the mid-18th century sold for more than $160,000 at auction in 2011. In addition to age and availability, the type, style and condition of Capodimonte pieces will determine their potential selling prices. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can perform the valuation process and estimate how much any porcelain wares you own may be worth. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Capodimonte porcelain wares.
What is Capodimonte's style?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
Capodimonte's style is regal and opulent, though it has varied over the years. Early pieces from the celebrated Italian porcelain manufacturer often reflect Rococo design sensibilities, with organic motifs rendered in soft colors. As trends changed, so did the look of Capodimonte porcelain, which skewed Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco over the years that followed. Capodiomonte has also looked beyond its native Italy for inspiration, producing porcelain ware that reflects Japanese and ancient Roman decorative techniques. Shop a wide range of Capdodimonte porcelain on 1stDibs.
Is Capodimonte worth money?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
Yes, Capodimonte pieces may be worth money. Early examples of the Italian manufacturer's celebrated porcelain vases, figurines and sculptures can be hard to come by, but the best later pieces possess the same over-the-top charm and are sought by collectors. The value of a particular item depends on its style, age and condition, as well as supply and demand in the marketplace. To get a better estimate of the value of your piece, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer. Explore a wide range of Capodimonte decorative objects on 1stDibs.
Are Capodimonte ornaments worth anything?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
Yes, some Capodimonte ornaments are worth something. Capodimonte has produced luxury porcelain wares since the 18th century, and many of its antique pieces have significant value. Vintage and even some contemporary ornaments may also be valuable, depending on their style, age, type and condition. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can give you an estimated value for any ornaments that you own. Shop a collection of Capodimonte pieces on 1stDibs.
What does the Capodimonte mark look like?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
What the Capodimonte mark looks like has changed over the years. From 1743 through 1771, variations of the fleur-de-lis were the most common markings. From 1830 to 1967, the Italian maker generally used a letter N or G positioned beneath a crown. From 1967 onward, pieces generally displayed an impressed IPA stamp and a back stamp with a crowned letter N, the IPA lettering and the brand name. You can consult trusted online resources to see images of Capodimonte stamps from various eras. Additionally, you may wish to work with an antiques dealer to verify the age and authenticity of your porcelain. Find a collection of Capodimonte pieces on 1stDibs.

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