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Richard Ginori Platters and Serveware

Italian, b. 1920

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.

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Creator: Richard Ginori
Richard Ginori China Dinner Service with a botanical print by Munting Abraham
Richard Ginori China Dinner Service with a botanical print by Munting Abraham

Richard Ginori China Dinner Service with a botanical print by Munting Abraham

By Abraham Munting, Richard Ginori

Located in Roma, IT

A set of dishes made in Italy during the 80s, as attested by the date printed on the back of the plate, but inspired by 18th century porcelain, to be precise inspired by the "Saxon-style", a term which can be ascribed to the 18th-century Germanic tradition, according to which porcelain was made with reliefs similar to woven baskets. This vintage dinner service is produced by a historic Italian manufacturer "Richard Ginori" founded in Tuscany, in Sesto Fiorentino, near Florence, of which Gio Ponti was creative director for 10 years. After declaring bankruptcy in 2013, this historic porcelain factory, in operation since 1735, was taken over by the Gucci group which restarted the production of iconic pieces and novelties inspired by archive pieces of the company. This set of dishes is a rarity as it is the result of an unusual combination that has the 18th century as its common thread, with the Rococo style, the scientific discoveries and the new botanical varieties resulting from the new trade routes of the companions of the Indies. On the classic Richard Ginori series, i.e. the total white motif called "Vecchio Ginori" (currently put back into production by Gucci) always and exclusively produced in total white, a botanical print by Abraham Munting depicting an orange plant was printed. Abraham Munting is a Dutch botanist famous for his unusual illustrations where plant species were depicted against a background of classic or pastoral landscapes, often floating in midair with little regard for perspective and relative sizes, in fact, the orange plant is not forced to inside the center of the plate but goes outside the predefined spaces wrapping it. The dinner set consists of 30 pieces: 6 dessert or appetizer plates with a diameter of 19.5 cm 12 soup plates with a diameter of 23cm 12 dinner plates with a diameter of 24.5 cm The service could be considered for 6 with the double serving plate for soups and second courses, or you could purchase 6 totally white fruit plates...

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1980s Italian Rococo Vintage Richard Ginori Platters and Serveware

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China Dinner Service for 6 by Richard Ginori Black Onice Rim, Gold Trim & Verge
China Dinner Service for 6 by Richard Ginori Black Onice Rim, Gold Trim & Verge

China Dinner Service for 6 by Richard Ginori Black Onice Rim, Gold Trim & Verge

By Richard Ginori

Located in Roma, IT

A Tableware set in very fine porcelain made in Italy between the 60s and 70s by the Doccia factory "Richard Ginori". Richard Ginori is an historic Italian ceramic's factory founded in Tuscany, in Sesto Fiorentino, near Florence, of which Gio Ponti was creative director for 10 years. This dinnerware is part of a Manufacture collection inspired by the elegant lines of the Empire style and which was out of stock for a long time. Now, the new ownership of the brand, recently purchased by the Gucci Group, has included the Contessa collection back in the range but without the subtle tone-on-tone trim that embellished the gold encrusted rim. We could say that this vintage dinner service...

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1980s Italian Empire Vintage Richard Ginori Platters and Serveware

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Elegant Classical Richard Ginori Serving Dish

Elegant Classical Richard Ginori Serving Dish

By Richard Ginori

Located in New York, NY

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1940s Italian Classical Roman Vintage Richard Ginori Platters and Serveware

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Italy Richard Ginori Late 18th Century Porcelain Tray Underplate

Italy Richard Ginori Late 18th Century Porcelain Tray Underplate

By Richard Ginori

Located in Brescia, IT

This elegant and glamorous porcelain tray ispainted with one of the most iconic decor of Richard Ginori in red and blue. This kind of decor inspired by Oriental thought is called ...

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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Richard Ginori Platters and Serveware

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Richard Ginori Italian Fruits Hors d'Oeuvres Oval Serving Platter Tray Plate 8"
Richard Ginori Italian Fruits Hors d'Oeuvres Oval Serving Platter Tray Plate 8"

Richard Ginori Italian Fruits Hors d'Oeuvres Oval Serving Platter Tray Plate 8"

By Richard Ginori

Located in Dayton, OH

Richard Ginori Italian Antico Doccia scalloped oval serving tray / platter featuring hand-painted scattered fruits and flowers with a blue scalloped trim and gold accents on the bord...

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Richard Ginori platters and serveware for sale on 1stDibs.

Richard Ginori platters and serveware 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 Richard Ginori platters and serveware, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 9 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 2 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original platters and serveware by Richard Ginori were created in the Rococo style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider platters and serveware by and Gio Ponti. Prices for Richard Ginori platters and serveware can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $200 and can go as high as $4,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $735.