The striking elegance and craftsmanship associated with vintage Richard Ginori porcelain and ceramics are hallmarks of the distinguished Italian manufacturer's deep heritage. Over nearly 300 years, the company has established a legacy of enduring design — its exquisite handmade serving pieces, tea sets, tableware, vases and more are coveted all over the world.
Richard Ginori traces its long history back to the village of Doccia, Italy, where marchese Carlo Ginori opened the Doccia Porcelain Manufactory in 1735. The factory employed talented Viennese painters and modelers, and although it took time for Carlo to perfect his models and molds, the company eventually became known for its impeccable white porcelain, inspired by Ginori's love of white gold. By 1779, the factory’s refined porcelain decorated palaces and stately residences.
In 1896, the factory expanded and merged with the Società Ceramic Richard of Milan. The new company was named Richard Ginori, and the early 20th century marked a period of artistic revival for the manufacturer.
In 1923, the influential Italian architect, publisher and furniture designer Gio Ponti was appointed as the company's artistic director (a role he held until 1933). He was still a young man at the time, but the now-celebrated polymath was fearless in his efforts to innovate at Richard Ginori — he introduced a contemporary spirit at the manufacturer and integrated ancient Roman art and other neoclassical elements into his richly ornate designs for decorative objects and ceramic vessels. At the 1925 International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts in Paris — the design fair that brought the Art Deco style into the world — both Richard Ginori and its bold artistic director won a Grand Prix.
In the decades that followed, offerings at the storied porcelain manufacturer showed an adoption of the modern style that had taken shape in furniture design and decorative arts during the mid-20th century. In 1954, the company was renamed Ginori 1735, a reference to its inaugural year. Over time, Richard Ginori has partnered with numerous renowned designers such as Giovanni Gariboldi, Antonio Piva, Franco Albini and Aldo Rossi. In 2013, Gucci purchased the Ginori 1735 brand and factory.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage Richard Ginori serveware and decorative objects.
Antique Ginori Istoriato Style Italian Maiolica Pottery Pilgrim Flask & Stopper
By Richard Ginori
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine antique Maiolica pilgrim flask & stopper by Ginori. Decorated in the Urbino istoriato style with polychrome cherubs to the front and a lan...
Faience, Majolica
Italy Richard Ginori Early 18th Century Porcelain Vase
By Richard Ginori
Located in Brescia, IT
This elegant vase was produced by Richard Ginori porcelain manufacturer in Doccia, Italy, in the 1730 Not easy to find this model so fine and elegant with its country flowers in pin...
Porcelain
$904Sale Price / set|42% Off
H 10.6 in W 7.3 in D 7.3 in
Royal Delft Beaker Vases Earthenware Dutch Polychrome Delftware Vases a Pair
By Delft, Royal Delft, AK Dutch Delftware
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Dutch Royal Delft Polychrome Delft vases A pair Delftware beaker vases The vases are hand crafted and hand painted in enchanting colors Floral decoration Chinoiserie with birds an...
Ceramic, Earthenware, Delft
$250 / set
H 2.3 in Dm 5.9 in
Ginori Porcelain Cup and Saucer Set, Maiolica Pattern, Italy 1950s-1960s
By Richard Ginori
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare Richard Ginori cup and saucer set was made of fine porcelain in Italy. It is decorated with Maiolica pattern, sometimes referred to as Birds o...
Gold Leaf
$700
H 8 in W 18.5 in D 9.5 in
Mid-Century French Louis XV Hand Painted Faience Oval Jardinière from Rouen
By Rouen
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Rouen, France circa 1940, the antique ceramic planter sits on escargot feet over a scalloped apron. The oblong planter dressed with elegant s...
Ceramic, Faience
Set of Four Italian Molded Deruta Majolica Dishes, 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A set of four Italian molded Deruta Maiolica/Majolica dishes 20th century Three plates and one large shallow bowl, all hand painted in polychrome ...
Majolica
Savona - Maiolica Pharmacy Jug / Wet Drug Jar - 17th century
By Savona (Levantino Family)
Located in DELFT, NL
Majolica apothecary jug. Savona manufacture, second half 17th century. In monochrome majolica, ovoid body with a high cylindrical neck that opens into a large mouth with an everted...
Earthenware, Faience, Maiolica
$3,847
H 7.76 in W 6.7 in D 5.32 in
Italy Richard Ginori Doccia 19th Century Porcelain Covered Vase with Landscape
By Richard Ginori
Located in Brescia, IT
This glamorous covered vase or urn, it is painted with natural landscapes. The drawings are so detailed that we can say done in Flemish style. We can see a landscape with houses and castles at the orizont, and in another scene, birds and games. Every scenes looks like a Flemish painting. There are green garlands...
Porcelain
$3,750
H 8.67 in Dm 5.91 in
Giovanni Gariboldi Ceramic Vase for Richard Ginori San Cristoforo, Italy 1930s
By Giovanni Gariboldi, Richard Ginori
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Ceramic vase designed by Giovanni Gariboldi in the 1930's for Richard Ginori, San Cristoforo, Italy. Bulbous white ceramic vase with a small opening and gold gilding. Richard - Gino...
Metal, Brass
$1,495 / set
H 12 in W 7.75 in D 7 in
Pair Antique 18thC Italian Majolica Pottery Portrait Vases Apothecary Jars 1700
Located in Portland, OR
A good pair of antique early 18th century Italian majolica portrait apothecary Jars, Venice, circa 1700. The jars of baluster form with a cobalt blue glaze, hand-painted with foliate...
Majolica
19th c. Italian Majolica Urn
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully Decorated Majolica Urn
Ceramic
$11,100Sale Price|25% Off
H 6 in W 6 in D 3 in
Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori Maritime Vase, Seascape with Boat, Italy, 1930
By Richard Ginori, Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori Italian Vase (circa 1930) decorated with a maritime scene of a ship at sea, signed to base and further marked overall: 6 x 5 3/4 inches Provenance: Property from the Collection of Seymour Stein...
Porcelain
$1,895 / set
H 0.5 in Dm 5.5 in
Antique 19th Century Pair Early Cantagalli Majolica Istoriato Plates Italy 1880
By The Cantagalli Workshop
Located in Portland, OR
A fine and early pair of antique Italian Cantagalli maiolica (majolica) hand-painted Istoriato plates, Florence, Italy, circa 1880. This very fine pair of plates decorated in the Is...
Maiolica, Pottery