Doulton Lambeth Furniture
British
The name Doulton Lambeth is widely known to collectors of British ceramics — it refers to the vases, mugs, bowls and jugs decorated by the likes of artisans such as George Tinworth, Eliza Simmance, Edith Lupton and others for Royal Doulton's pioneering art pottery studio, which was established in the Lambeth section of suburban London by 1871.
Royal Doulton was founded in 1815 by John Doulton, Martha Jones and John Watts. It was initially established as Jones, Watts and Doulton and later traded under Doulton and Watts. The firm produced utilitarian stoneware, decorative objects, drain pipes and other goods and vessels. Amid the Victorian era’s rising concern for hygiene, food safety and sanitation, the company flourished. In 1854, it rebranded as Doulton and Co., colloquially referred to as Doulton Ware.
The firm took over a factory in Staffordshire, in northern England — the traditional home of British ceramics manufacturing — to produce tableware. Around the same time, Henry Doulton — John Doulton's son — opened an art pottery studio in Lambeth, where its Aesthetic Movement-era vases, urns and other forms were decorated with painted scenic images, flowers or historical motifs thanks to its collaborations with students at the nearby Lambeth School of Art.
Taking a cue from the venerable Meissen porcelain workshops in Germany, Doulton artisans began crafting figurines modeled on characters from literature and theater. The firm also helped popularize Toby Jugs and other “character mugs” — handled cups shaped like the heads of figures from folklore and popular culture.
In the late 1870s, Doulton bought the earthenware manufacturer Pinder, Bourne and Company and purchased a factory in Burslem in 1882. King Edward VII granted the factory his Royal Warrant in 1901.
Doulton was recognized with the Queen's Award for Technical Achievement in 1966, and the firm acquired Minton two years later. It eventually became a part of WWRD Holdings Limited (Waterford Crystal, Wedgwood and Royal Doulton), which is now owned by the Fiskars Corporation.
The Doulton Lambeth pottery for sale on 1stDibs includes serveware, decorative objects and more.
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Creator: Doulton Lambeth
Large Antique Doulton Lambeth Silicon Ware Art Pottery Vase
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large antique art pottery vase was done by the highly renowned Doulton Lambeth factory of England in approximately 1880 in a period Victo...
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Doulton Lambeth Furniture
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Pottery
Doulton Lambeth Four Seasons Medallion Jug by Clara Baker 1884
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual Doulton Lambeth jug decorated with figural medallions depicting the four seasons by Clara Baker and dated 1884. The stoneware jug is of ...
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1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Doulton Lambeth Furniture
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Stoneware
Annie Cupit Doulton Lambeth Pair Stylized Floral Design Stoneware Jugs
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A good and decorative pair antique Doulton Lambeth stoneware jugs decorated with stylized floral designs by Annie Cupit and Florence Dennis and...
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1890s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Doulton Lambeth Furniture
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Stoneware
Doulton Lambeth Carrara Ware Vase by Mildred Smallfield
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This bottle-shaped Doulton Lambeth specimen vase is from the Carrara Ware range which was a stoneware range of moderate output made between about 1887 and 1903. This vase was designed by Mildred B Smallfield (1862-?) who was listed as a senior assistant at Doulton in 1882. It is decorated with a pattern of enamelled stylized flowers in blue, green and white, and enhanced with gilding on an ivory coloured ground. Her assistant was Catherine Vargas. A similar vase by Smallfield is shown on page 81 of the "Lambeth Art Pottery" exhibition catalogue, published by Richard Dennis in 1975. Carrara Ware was also decorated by the Barlow sisters, Mark V Marshall...
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Doulton Lambeth Furniture
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Earthenware
Antique Pair English Porcelain Royal Doulton Ceramic Art Nouveau Vases Urns
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A very stylish Identical pair of English Royal Doulton Lambeth Moulded Salt-Glaze stoneware pottery long neck mantle vases of generous proportions.
Each of bulbous form with flaire...
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Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Doulton Lambeth Furniture
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Ceramic, Porcelain
Doulton Lambeth Stoneware Ewer with Stylized Leaf Motifs by Edith Lupton
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and finely made Aesthetic Movement Doulton Lambeth stoneware ewer with geometric and stylized leaf patterning by renowned artist Edith D Lupton and dated 1875. An earl...
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1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Doulton Lambeth Furniture
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Stoneware
Doulton Lambeth Exceptionally Rare Pair Impasto Arrabian Pattern Vases, 1879
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptionally rare Doulton Lambeth Impasto pair of bottle vases marked Arrabian by F M Collins (Mrs Vale) dated 1879.
F M Collins was a Faience Depart...
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1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Doulton Lambeth Furniture
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Stoneware
Mark V Marshall Doulton Lambeth Art Nouveau Abstract Leaf Design Vase
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish Doulton Lambeth Art Nouveau vase with abstract leaf designs by renowned and sought after artist Mark V Marshall dated 1905. The stoneware vas...
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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Doulton Lambeth Furniture
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Stoneware
Mary Aitken Doulton Lambeth Aesthetic Movement Jug with Dancing Cherubs
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual large Aesthetic Movement Doulton Lambeth jug decorated with dancing cherubs by Mary Aitken and assisted by Harriette Knight dated 1883. ...
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1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Doulton Lambeth Furniture
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Stoneware
Cuthbert Bailey Art Deco Doulton Lambeth Crystalline Glazed Ceramic Bowl
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and stunning Art Deco Doulton Lambeth ceramic bowl decorated in cream, brown and grey crystalline glazes by Cuthbert Bailey and dating from around 1925. The wide rounded bowl ...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Doulton Lambeth Furniture
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Ceramic
Mark V Marshall Doulton Lambeth Art Nouveau Gothic Grotesque Mask Vase
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and stunning Doulton Lambeth Art Nouveau vase decorated with gothic styled grotesque masks by Mark V Marshall and dated 1907. The large stonewar...
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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Doulton Lambeth Furniture
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Stoneware
Nellie Garbett for Doulton Lambeth Art Nouveau Floral Pattern Vase
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Doulton Lambeth Art Nouveau stoneware vase with stylized floral designs by Nellie Garbett and dating from around 1900. This stylish and tall vase has a central band decorated in reli...
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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Doulton Lambeth Furniture
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Stoneware
Catherine Vargas Doulton Lambeth Faience Hand Painted Framed Plaque, 1877
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning and unique hand painted framed porcelain tile in the aesthetic taste depicting a young girl seated on a grassy bank and holding a doll by renowned artist Catherine Vargas and dated 1877. Probably made at Doulton Lambeth Faience...
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1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Doulton Lambeth Furniture
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Ceramic
Early Doulton Lambeth Agateware Bud Vase
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
An early stoneware vase made by the Doulton Lambeth manufactory in 1885-1891, using an agate technique. This petite bud vase features a beautiful marble finish of tan-colored clays with machine-turned details, creating a rather modern silhouette.
Doulton Lambeth invented its Agate ware...
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Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Doulton Lambeth Furniture
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Stoneware, Pottery, Ceramic
Mark V. Marshall Doulton Lambeth Art Nouveau/Gothic Revival Vase
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
An impressive, large Doulton Lambeth vase made ca. 1885-1900 by Mark V. Marshall, assisted by Florrie Jones.
Mark V. Marshall’s vase fuses and contrasts Medieval Gothic art with Belle Epoque Art...
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Late 19th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Doulton Lambeth Furniture
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Earthenware
Doulton Lambeth Roman Artifact Terracotta Plaque By Joseph Mott
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and unusual Doulton Lambeth terracotta plaque produced by and for artist Joseph Mott and dating from around 1920. The oval shaped plaque was ...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Doulton Lambeth Furniture
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Terracotta
John Broad Doulton Lambeth Rare Art Pottery Beaker Vase Dated 1880
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and exceptional Doulton Lambeth art pottery beaker shaped vessel beautifully decorated with floral panels by renowned artist John Broad and dated 1880. This unusually finely m...
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1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Doulton Lambeth Furniture
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Pottery
Doulton Watts Lambeth Stoneware Pottery Irish Whiskey Liquor Cask
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Large 19th century Doulton and Watts, Lambeth pottery, London antique stoneware keg barrel cask Irish whiskey bar liquor dispenser. Bottom has Doulton Lambeth stamped on it with the number two, spigot has Doulton Watts Lambeth pottery...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Doulton Lambeth Furniture
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Brass
Pair of Doulton Lambeth Faience Vases. J.P. Hewitt, circa 1885
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
A fine pair of Doulton Lambeth faience vases, painted by John P. Hewitt, circa 1885. Both vases, beautifully hand painted with semi naked girls...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Doulton Lambeth Furniture
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Earthenware
Rare Pair of Doulton Lambeth Vases with Striking Golden & Enameled Flower Decor
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful pair of handcrafted 19th century vases.
When it comes to truly stylish and beautiful pottery nothing is as attractive as the pieces that were being created in Europe around the turn of the century. The designs, the colors and the quality reveil that both the designers and the potters in those days truly were 'on the top of their game'. And people who could afford those striking pieces, were able to decorate their homes in the most beautiful way you can imagine. In this day and age we sometimes see new interiors (also of the 'well to do') and because everything is machine made they lack both quality and beauty and because of that some places just don't come alive. They lack the soul that true artisans are capable of creating in their pieces. That attention to quality and detail is exactly what makes this rare and striking pair of vases stand...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Doulton Lambeth Furniture
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Earthenware, Paint
Pair of English Porcelain Vases Mounted as Lamps, Doulton Lambeth, circa 1890
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English porcelain vases mounted as lamps, Doulton Lambeth, circa 1890. Measures: Height to finial 35".
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1890s British Antique Doulton Lambeth Furniture
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Porcelain
1920s English Egyptian Revival Pitcher by Doulton
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in New York, NY
1920's English small brown pitcher with an pharaoh-headed spout sphinx and beige and white classical figures in relief. Impressed "Doulton, Lambeth."
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1920s British Egyptian Revival Vintage Doulton Lambeth Furniture
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Porcelain
Egyptian Style Brown Pitcher
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in New York, NY
Middle Eastern Egyptian-style (English 1920s) small brown pitcher with sphinx head spout and beige and white classical figures in relief (impressed: DAUL...
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1920s British Egyptian Revival Vintage Doulton Lambeth Furniture
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Porcelain
Pair of Doulton Lambeth Vases, circa 1890
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Doulton Lambeth vases, circa 1890.
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1890s English Antique Doulton Lambeth Furniture
Louise J Davis Large Doulton Lambeth Floral Design Vase
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and very impressive Doulton Lambeth Aesthetic Movement Art Pottery vase decorated with large flowering buds by renowned designer and decorator Louisa J Davis...
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1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Doulton Lambeth Furniture
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Stoneware
Doulton & Co Wall Mounted Semi-Circular Utility Basin
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An early 20th century wall mounted semi-circular basin by Doulton & Co. This interesting antique sink is of small and narrow proportions, and not like anything we have seen from Doulton & Co before. Its petite scale would make a beautiful cloakroom or utility sink in a reclaimed or country style home, paired with wall mounted taps...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Doulton Lambeth Furniture
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Clay
Doulton Lambeth Carrara Floral Painted Vase
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish and impressive Doulton Lambeth Carrara floral painted art pottery vase signed AB and dating between 1887 and 1891. The vase stands on a narrow round foot with slightly rece...
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1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Doulton Lambeth Furniture
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Stoneware
Harry Simeon Rare Royal Doulton Slip Cast Miniature Marriage Day Jug
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare Art Deco Royal Doulton miniature clip cast miniature Marriage Day jug designed by Harry Simeon and dating from around 1925. The jug was produc...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Doulton Lambeth Furniture
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Pottery
Doulton Lambeth furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Doulton Lambeth 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 Doulton Lambeth furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Doulton Lambeth were created in the Art Nouveau style in united kingdom during the 19th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Christopher Dresser, Copeland, and S. Fielding Co.. Prices for Doulton Lambeth furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $229 and can go as high as $2,101, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $554.
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Questions About Doulton Lambeth Furniture
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, some Royal Doulton pieces are still made in England, however, the majority of their pieces are made in Indonesia. Higher-quality and more meticulously designed pieces are still crafted in England. Shop a selection of Royal Doulton pieces for some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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