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.
19th Century Doulton Lambeth Matchstrike
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
An English stoneware pottery match holder, made by Doulton Lambeth in the late 19th century. The dish is covered with an interesting pattern of hand-stamped florets, and accented wit...
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 ...
Ceramic
19th Century Stone Mortar
Located in Chireno, TX
19th century stone mortar from France. Hand-carved alabaster mortar in a conical shape with four handles. One handle notched with a channel for pouring. Beautiful as a sculptural acc...
Alabaster
Pair of Doulton Lambeth Vases, circa 1890
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Doulton Lambeth vases, circa 1890.
Ceramic, Stoneware
Late 19th Century Moorish Tray
Located in New York, NY
Hand-picked by buyers at Ann-Morris Inc.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Bowl, Hand-Crafted, Glazed, USA, 1960s
By Vallauris
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century American Studio Pottery Oval Bowl, Signed Woodstock, NY, Abstract Glazed Ceramic, Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Bowl, Hand-Crafted, Glazed, USA, 1960s A compelling mid-cent...
Ceramic
Green Ceramic Bowl Stunning Glaze Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand -
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Stockholm, SE
A green bowl with a stunning glaze designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, the bowl is 19.5 x 17 cm (7.8" x 6.8") in diameter and 5 cm (2") tall. It is in excellent condition, ...
Ceramic
19th century Antique Woven Basket
Located in New York, NY
19th century antique woven basket. Decorative basket. This is an actual antique market basket in very good condition. Woven reed, bamboo, and woo...
Reed, Wood, Bamboo
Rare Art Deco Bowl, Danesby Ware Line by Denby, England
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic example of Art Deco design, its swirling vortex embellished with stylized blossoms, this rare bowl was produced by Denby pottery in England. The glazes are lovely -- a pur...
Ceramic
19th Century Split Oak Basket
Located in High Point, NC
19th century split oak handwoven basket from France. Lovely shape and size.
Oak
19th Century Basket Box
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful 19th century food caddy basket with two compartments that are also used to serve. Turned woven bamboo with reed and wood. This type of food caddy is often associated with DIM Sum...
Bamboo, Wood
Chinese 19th Century Bowl
Located in Tampa, FL
Chinese 19th century bowl, decorated with flowers and leaves and some scrolls and emblems. The interior of the bowl has a goldfish.
Porcelain
Kähler, Danish Art Nouveau Ceramic Bowl
By Herman A. Kähler 1
Located in Kastrup, DK
Kähler Art Nouveau ceramic bowl. Decorated with polychrome glaze in a typical art nouveau pattern. Signed HAK for Herman A. Kähler. Approx. 1900-1910.
Ceramic
19th Century American Wood Tray
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic 19th century American carved walnut tray with sloped sides, and a wonderful patina only one hundred years of age can bestow. Perfect for use on your dining table, holding...
Walnut
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H 3.55 in Dm 9.45 in L 3.55 in
Art Deco English Black Glazed Stoneware Bowl by Doulton Lambeth, circa 1930s
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Glasgow, GB
This stoneware bowl by Doulton Lambeth, produced in England circa the 1930s, reflects a restrained Art Deco aesthetic through its clean form and understated surface detail. The circu...
Stoneware
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H 5.5 in W 10 in D 8.5 in
Aesthetic Movement Marine Motif Stoneware Bowl by Doulton Lambeth, circa 1880
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Aesthetic Movement Marine Motif Stoneware Bowl by Doulton Lambeth, circa 1880 A rare and visually arresting Victorian stoneware centerpiece bowl b...
Ceramic
Florence Barlow Aesthetic Movement Salad Bowl with Servers
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very ornate and stylish Doulton Lambeth Aesthetic Movement silver plated salad bowl and servers by Florence Barlow dated 1879. An exceptional...
Silver Plate
Wilton Parker Rix Doulton Lambeth Marqueterie Ware Blue Marbled Bowl
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and very stylish Doulton Lambeth Marqueterie Ware blue marbled art pottery bowl by Lambeth’s first Art Director Wilton Parker Rix (Doulton Lambeth 1868-1897) and dating from a...
Ceramic
Wilton Parker Rix Doulton Lambeth Marqueterie Ware Brown Marbled Bowl
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and very stylish Doulton Lambeth Marqueterie Ware brown marbled art pottery bowl by Lambeth’s first Art Director Wilton Parker Rix (Doulton Lambeth 1868-1897) and dating from ...
Ceramic
Eliza Simmance Large Doulton Lambeth Twin Handled Fruit Bowl
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and very impressive Doulton Lambeth Aesthetic Movement Art Pottery twin handled fruit bowl with stylized floral and fan shaped designs by renowned designer and decorator Louisa J Davis...
Stoneware
William Rowe Doulton Lambeth Art Deco Abstract Floral Design Bowl
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish Doulton Lambeth art deco abstract floral design bowl by renowned artist William Rowe and dating from around 1920. The stoneware bowl is wide rou...
Stoneware
Doulton Lambeth Silver Mounted Stoneware Pickle Dish by Emily Stormer
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and unusual Doulton Lambeth silver mounted stoneware pickle dish decorated with stylized leaf designs by Emily Stormer and Fanny Clark dated 1875. T...
Silver
Bessie Newbury Doulton Lambeth Art Nouveau Large Impressive Stoneware Bowl
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and impressive Doulton Lambeth Art Nouveau art pottery bowl by Bessie Newbury and dating from around 1905. The stoneware bowl is of wide rounded shape standing raised on a na...
Stoneware
Mary Mitchell Doulton Lambeth Silver Mounted Twin Handled Sugar Bowl
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish Doulton Lambeth Aesthetic movement stoneware silver mounted twin handled sugar bowl decorated with stylized foliage by Mary Mitchell and assisted by Ellen B Smith and Mary Aitken dated 1878. The rounded sugar bowl stands on a flat narrow rounded base and has simple loop handles applied to either side of the body with a raised opening mounted with a silver rim. The body of the bowl is decorated with stylized leaf and floral designs set within a raised white beaded border the body hand painted in tones of blue and green with white flowers...
Silver