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
Fine 19th Century Porcelain Capodimonte Group of Cherubs and a Goat
By Capodimonte
Located in Dallas, TX
This bright Capodimonte porcelain group of four putti and a goat symbolizes abundance and the spirit of life. Capodimonte was originally an 18th century Italian porcelain...
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Late 19th Century Italian Classical Greek Antique Capodimonte Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century Capodimonte Porcelain Cherubs Vase Circa 1960s
By Capodimonte, Ardalt
Located in Miami, FL
Large Vintage Capodimonte Porcelain Cherubs Vase for Ardalt. Circa 1960s
Feature a white and blue cherubs relief hand-painted decoration with a gilded body...
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1960s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Capodimonte Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Capodimonte Porcelain Potpourri Covered Bowl - Gladiators, 19th Century
By Capodimonte
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
19th C Capodimonte Porcelain Potpourri Covered Bowl - Gladiators. This lovely covered bowl is very unusual and features a crown form reticulated lid and ...
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19th Century Neoclassical Antique Capodimonte Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Ceramic sculpture depicting Napoleon Bonaparte
By Capodimonte
Located in Milano, IT
The ceramic sculpture depicts Napoleon in his famous iconography: he wears his classic headdress, his typical suit that runs down his body, tight-fitting canvas pants that end in bla...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Capodimonte Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Victorian Italian Capodimonte Porcelain Table Lamp with Shade
By Capodimonte
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Victorian Italian Capodimonte Porcelain Table Lamp with Shade
This beautiful antique Capodimonte hand painted figurine table lamp is in great condition. It is depicting a la...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Capodimonte Furniture
Materials
Metal
Capodimonte Cherub Lamp Stand
By Capodimonte
Located in Den Haag, NL
Capodimonte Italian porcelain cherub lamp stand, holding a cornucopia. With white porcelain flowers. On an imitation wooden base, the base is also porcelai...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Capodimonte Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Bruno Merli Capodimonte
By Bruno Merli, Capodimonte, Giuseppe Armani, Richard Ginori
Located in Lugo, IT
Ceramics produced by Bruno Merli Capodimonte.
Crack present and glued almost in the center on the boy's side.
If you wish it is restored 50 euros
Thank you
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1950s Italian Vintage Capodimonte Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage ceramic sculpture of Barber by Capodimonte Italy 1950s
By Capodimonte
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage ceramic sculpture of Barber by Capodimonte made in Italy in the 1950s. In good condition. There are signs of age, minor damage (please see photos). Dimensions: Width: 17 cm /...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Capodimonte Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Capodimonte, Enamelled Porcelain Group, Putti with Flowers After Badessi
By Capodimonte
Located in BARSAC, FR
Capodimonte factory in Italy near Naples.
Enamelled porcelain group presenting three putti playing with sheaves of rosebuds, one of them carrying a basket on his head.
Signed L...
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Capodimonte Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Statue Capodimonte Man Biscuit 1960's Antique
By Capodimonte
Located in Taranto, IT
Porcelain statue Capodimonte Man Biscuit 1960's Antique.
Porcelain frame, The item is in good conservative condition, there are no major aesthetic or structural defects to report, ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Capodimonte Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Large Antique Capodimonte Porcelain Plaque of a Naiad or Water Nymph
By Capodimonte
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine and large-scale Capodimonte porcelain plaque depicting a Naiad (or a water nymph from Greek mythology). She is attended by a small ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Capodimonte Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
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
Porcelain Statue Woman Capodimonte Biscuit 1960's Antique
By Capodimonte
Located in Taranto, IT
Porcelain Statue Woman Capodimonte Biscuit 1960's Antique.
Porcelain frame, The item is in good conservative condition, there are no major aesthetic or structural defects to report...
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1960s Italian Vintage Capodimonte Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Italian Maiolica Vases, Coiled Snake Handles, Ca. 1880
By Capodimonte
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Pair of Italian Maiolica Vases, of baluster form, with polychrome Renassance style decptions, on pedestal bases, with large molded and applied snakes forming the handles, the reverse...
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Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Capodimonte Furniture
Materials
Maiolica
Italian Hand Painted Porcelain Vase by Capodimonte
By Capodimonte
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Italian hand painted porcelain biscuit vase, circa 1990s. Characterized by a classic line with floral decorations. Italian manufacturing brand imprinted ...
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1990s Italian Capodimonte Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Capodimonte Porcelain Figure Of Couple Playing Lute, Early 20th Century
By Capodimonte
Located in Lisbon, PT
A Neapolitan Capodimonte porcelain in the Baroque style depicting a french salon scene, a woman seated in an armchair playing the lute and a male admirer trying to impress her, marke...
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Capodimonte Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Capodimonte Porcelain Wall Sconces with Putti and Floral Pattern, 1980
By Capodimonte
Located in Bastogne, BE
Magnificent porcelain wall lamps exceptional quality crafted by the renowned Italian Capodimonte manufactory.
These two lights porcelain sconces are fully decorated with hand painted putti and flowers motif rendered in soft tones with gold accents throughout.
It exemplifies the Rococo style with its rich decoration. The golden details make these sconces even more precious and sophisticated.
The sconces are designed to illuminate rooms, both in classical and modern
style.
Perfect for your entrance, your living room and your bedroom to make your house more beautiful and unique with this amazing Capodimonte chandelier or make a great gift for any occasion.
Capodimonte porcelain got its name from the palace complex on one of the Neapolitan hills, where in 1743 King Charles III of Bourbon and his wife Maria Amalia...
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1980s Italian Rococo Vintage Capodimonte Furniture
Materials
Metal
Porcelain Figure Woman In Armchair By Capodimonte, 1834
By Capodimonte
Located in Lisbon, PT
A Capodimonte porcelain painting from 1820 shows a woman in a swinging armchair. Mark near Capodimonte - 1771 to 1834. The first use of the Neapolitan "N" covered with a 5-pointed cr...
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Capodimonte Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Capodimonte Glazed White Parian Porcelain Cherubs
By Capodimonte
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a pair of Capodimonte glazed white Parian porcelain nude cherubs who are playing with some gilt round small balls. Both of them are standing n...
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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Capodimonte Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Gilt Bronze Champleve and Capodimonte Porcelain Pair of Small Urns
By Capodimonte
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a pair of Champleve and Capodimonte porcelain small urns. It depicts a pair of urns with colorful champleve pattern of flowers and scrolls at the ne...
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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Capodimonte Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
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
Erminia among the shepherds. Naples, Capodimonte Manufacture 19th century
By Capodimonte
Located in Milano, IT
White glazed ceramic depicting Erminia among shepherds. Erminia is shown from the side, standing with her robe in the wind, helmet under her arm, and shield at her feet; she is stret...
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1860s Italian Other Antique Capodimonte Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
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
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
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
Pair, Cabinet of Curiosity Neoclassical Style Blanc De Chine Porcelain Urns
By Capodimonte
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian, 20th century.
A pair of petite blanc de chine porcelain urns with floral stem motif extending from each. Marked to underside with the Capodimonte blue mark.
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Capodimonte Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Italian Porcelain Baby Boy Piano Figurine
By Capodimonte
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Italian Capodimonte Porcelain Baby Boy Piano Figurine. It depicts a joyful nude baby boy with blonde curly hair and large blue eyes laying do...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Capodimonte Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
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
Charming 20th Century Capodimonte Coffee Set
By Capodimonte
Located in Chillerton, 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
Vintage Capodimonte Ceramic Decorative Item by Mollica, Rococo Style, Italy
By Capodimonte
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s.
This group of 7 cherubs are made in Capodimonte lacquered ceramic by Mollica.
This item might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be consid...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Capodimonte Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Capodimonte Traveling Couple Figurine, 1771-1834
By Capodimonte
Located in Lisbon, PT
This late 18th-century Capodimonte figurine, depicting a traveling couple with suitcases, crafted from fine translucent soft-paste porcelain.
The man and woman are elegantly dresse...
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Capodimonte Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
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
Baroque Style Capadimonte Porcelain Figure of Lady, 1900s
By Capodimonte
Located in Lisbon, PT
A charming italian Capadimonte translucent soft-paste porcelain figurine of a baroque lady with «N» and «203» marks on the base, as seen in the last photo
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20th Century Italian Baroque Capodimonte Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
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
19th Century Italian Porcelain Maiden with Child Statue, 1850s
By Capodimonte
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 19th century Italian porcelain Maiden and her child statue from the 1850s.
A damage at the back of the maiden has been renovated.
Beautiful qu...
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1850s European Antique Capodimonte Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
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
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
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
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 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024Yes, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024Yes, 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Capodimonte'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 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Yes, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024Yes, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024What 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.