Arguably the most celebrated of all English ceramics makers, Wedgwood was founded in 1759 by potter Josiah Wedgwood (1730–95) in Staffordshire, which was home at one time to hundreds of pottery workshops. The company is famed for its Jasperware — molded neoclassical stoneware vases, plates and other pieces inspired by ancient cameo glass, featuring white figures, scenes and decorative elements set in relief on a matte-colored background. The best-known background hue is light blue, but Wedgwood’s iconic silhouettes also appear on green, lilac, yellow, black and even white grounds. Some antique Wedgwood dinnerware pieces and other items feature three or more colors.
The Wedgwood firm first came to prominence for its tableware, which quickly gained favor in aristocratic households throughout Britain and Europe. In 1765, Wedgwood was commissioned to create a cream-colored earthenware service for Queen Charlotte, consort of King George III. The queen was so thrilled with her new china that Wedgwood was given permission to call himself “Potter to Her Majesty,” and the decorative style became known as Queen’s Ware.
Not to be outdone, Catherine the Great of Russia commissioned her own set of Wedgwood china in 1773. Nearly 200 years later, the firm created a 1,200-piece service for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. In recent years, leading designers including Jasper Conran and Vera Wang have collaborated with Wedgwood — in the tradition of such distinguished 18th-century artists such as the painter George Stubbs and metalsmith Matthew Boulton.
From plates and other dinnerware to decorative items like urns, cachepots and candlesticks, Wedgwood designs lend a traditional air to Anglophile interiors. And even if you have to make your own tea, you may find it comforting to sip it from a delicate cup that was manufactured in the same Stoke-on-Trent kiln that produced Her Majesty’s tea service. Be sure to keep your pinky raised.
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1970 Italy Lilac Brass and Porcelain Chandelier Hollywood Regency Style 6 Lights
By Wedgwood
Located in Brescia, IT
This magnificent and stunning 6 lights Chandelier, in brass and porcelain with a refined mat lilac color, was made by the well known Wedgwood English serveware factory, manufact...
Brass
$4,800Sale Price|20% Off
Wedgwood Neoclassical Green Jasperware Cherub Cameo Chandelier Pendant Light
By Wedgwood
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare vintage Wedgewood Neoclassical / Grecian / Empire style chandelier / pendant light featuring brass frame with rams heads flanking four S sc...
Brass
English Victorian Wedgwood Bronze Dore Chandelier
By Wedgwood
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian bronze dore 6 arm chandelier with blue and white WEDGWOOD bowl and urn top.
Bronze
Antique Wedgwood Neoclassical Ram's Head Table Lamp
By Wedgwood
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous green & cream bisque Neoclassical style table lamp with mythological creatures, ram's horns, putti, and a Greek Key border By Wedgwood USA, circa 1920s Measures: ...
Pottery
English Adam Style Wedgwood Bronze Dore Chandelier
By Wedgwood
Located in Queens, NY
English Adam-Style (19th Century) bronze dore and wedgwood 4 arm chandelier with 4 hanging Wedgwood urns. (Originally gas, now fitted for electric) (HALLM...
Bronze
Coppia di Girandoles Wedgwood in blu Jasper e bronzo dorato, Inghilterra
By Wedgwood
Located in Vicenza, IT
Coppia di Girandoles in diaspro Wedgwood e bronzo dorato, Inghilterra, XIX secolo, i beccucci delle candele in vetro tagliato sono montati su una coppa di gocciolamento a sette bracc...
Crystal, Bronze
$2,234Sale Price|20% Off
Italy 1970 Hollywood Regency Wedgwood Pale Blue Porcelain and Brass Table Lamp
By Wedgwood
Located in Brescia, IT
This exquisite table lamp, in brass and porcelain with a refined mat pale blue color, the original Wedgwood pale blue color, was made by the well known Wedgwood English pottery fa...
Brass
$6,607Sale Price|20% Off
1970 Italy Hollywood Regency Style Green Porcelain and Brass Chandelier 9 lights
By Wedgwood
Located in Brescia, IT
This magnificent and exquisite 9 lights Chandelier, in brass and porcelain with a refined mat light green color, was made by the well known Wedgwood English pottery factory, man...
Brass
$3,789Sale Price|20% Off
Italy 1970 Hollywood Regency Style Green Porcelain and Brass Chandelier 5 lights
By Wedgwood
Located in Brescia, IT
This magnificent and exquisite 5 lights Chandelier, in brass and porcelain with a refined mat light green color, was made by the well known Wedgwood English pottery factory, manu...
Brass
Antique Wedgwood Jasperware Black and White Urn Form Table Lamps - a Pair
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Antique Black and White Wedgwood Jasperware Urn Table Lamps. Item features porcelain urn form bodies, wooden base, dual sockets, white ...
Metal
Bronze Pendant Chandelier Light
Located in Rochester, NY
High quality bronze pendant light. Verdigris patina. Interior with six candle lights and one down light. Six feet of matching bronze chain, early 20th c...
Bronze
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Giltwood & Crystal 8 Light Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Giltwood & Crystal 8 Light Chandelier with Blue & Topaz Colored Glass Pendents, ca. 1790
Glass
Italian Hollywood Regency Style Gilt Metal Five-Light Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Italian Hollywood Regency style gilt metal five-light chandelier, circa the 1970s A beautiful Italian gilt metal/toleware five-light chandelier from the circa 1970s. The golden ligh...
Metal
Neoclassical Style Rock Crystal Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Cypress, CA
Attractive neoclassical style hand-forged wrought iron dressed with hand-carved and polished rock crystal and smokey rock crystal six-light chandelier. A...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron
Hollywood Regency Ceramic Ram's Head Figurative Table Lamp
Located in San Diego, CA
A really nice Hollywood Regency ceramic ram's head figurative table lamp, circa 1960s. The lamp has a matte cream finish, is in very good vintage condition and measures 6"D x 28"H (...
Ceramic
Multi Tiered Romantic French Bronze Dore & Crystal Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning French gilt bronze multi-tiered chandelier. Circa 1920's, this chandelier features 6 candelabra arms in addition to 4 graduating tiers of crystals. The bronze work is beauti...
Crystal, Bronze
$1,204Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 8.67 in W 9.85 in D 4.34 in
Coppia di grandi appliques in vetro di Murano rostrato, fatte a mano
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Illumina il tuo spazio con l'eleganza veneziana: lampade da parete in vetro di Murano rostrato Un tocco di bellezza naturale: Questo set di due grandi applique in vetro di Murano ro...
Murano Glass
Wedgwood and Gilt Bronze Six-Light Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wedgwood and gilt bronze six-light chandelier Circa 1890 Measures: Height 55 in. (139.70 cm.), diameter 30 in. (76.20 cm.).
Bronze
English Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Victorian gilt bronze six-light chandelier. Measures: Diameter 75 cm. Height 90 cm. Six E27 bulbs.
Brass, Bronze
French 1920/30s Dore Gilt Bronze Swag 3 lights Chandelier
Located in Montclair, NY
This early 19th Century petite French chandelier is in the Empire style with a crystal basket motif. The gilt bronze metal frame has bows and ...
Bronze
$3,522 / set
H 14.97 in Dm 7.49 in
Coppia di Lampade in Vetro di Murano Rostrato Rosa Stile Barovier 1970
By Barovier
Located in Florence, IT
Coppia di lampade vintage in vetro di Murano Rostrato rosa in stile Barovier. La rostratura del vetro è una particolare tecnica in cui il vetro veniva tirato a caldo con delle pinze ...
Brass
Brass and Crystal Glass Hollywood Regency Style Chandelier, Germany, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful 5-tiered brass and crystal glass chandelier made in Germany, 1960s. The chandelier requires four European E14 candelabra bulbs, each up to 40 watts. It is made of cut cry...
Crystal, Brass
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H 19 in W 7.5 in D 6.75 in
Neo-Classical Style Wedgwood Pottery Blue & White Basalt Table Lamps - Pair
By Wedgwood
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of mid-century English Wedgwood blue and white table lamps with metal neo-classical style bases. The body of the lamps have white neo-classical themes on blue basalt g...
Metal
Wedgwood 19th Century Basalt Amphora Made into USA Wired Table Lamp
By Wedgwood
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Wedgwood basalt amphora from the 19th century made into a single socket table lamp, wired for the USA. This exquisite 19th-century Wedgwood basalt amphora has been masterfully transformed into a sophisticated single socket table lamp, elegantly wired to meet USA standards. The lamp features the classic deep black hue and finely detailed neoclassical figures that are hallmarks of Wedgwood basalt ware, lending it both an air of antiquity and timeless charm. Standing on a square base, this lamp exudes a stately presence, making it an ideal accent for a refined interior design scheme. Its sleek, black basalt creates a harmonious and luxurious aesthetic. Perfect for adorning a study, living room, or bedroom, this lamp not only serves as a functional lighting element but also as a piece of historical decor. It offers a warm, inviting glow that enhances the ambiance of any space, making it a perfect choice for those looking to add a touch of elegance and history to their home interiors. Ideal for collectors and enthusiasts of classical and neoclassical decor, this Wedgwood basalt lamp...
Stone
Adam Style Ormolu Mounted Wedgwood Lamp Attributed to E.F. Caldwell
By Wedgwood
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Adam style Ormolu mounted Wedgwood lamp attributed to E.F. Caldwell Fitted with two lights, beautiful Wedgwood jasper ware cameo work, with fine ormolu medallions.
Ormolu
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H 20 in W 12 in D 9 in
Rare Pair of Caldwell & Company Signed Wedgwood Jasperware & Doré Bronze Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co., Wedgwood
Located in West Hartford, CT
A magnificent pair of antique Louis XVI style doré bronze and Wedgwood mounted three arm candle sconces/wall appliques signed by E. F. Caldwell & Co New York. The Caldwell monogram i...
Bronze
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H 20 in W 12 in D 9 in
Rare Pair of Caldwell & Company Signed Wedgwood Jasperware & Dore Bronze Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co., Wedgwood
Located in West Hartford, CT
A magnificent pair of antique Louis XVI style doré bronze and Wedgwood mounted three arm candle sconces/wall appliques signed by E. F. Caldwell & Co New York. The Caldwell monogram i...
Bronze
Pair of Wedgwood Table Lamps
By Wedgwood
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of table lamps with wedgwood base. The lamps are gilt and stand on three clawed feet. Decorative details include long skinny column necks, acanthus leaves and bows along the t...
19th Century English Wedgwood Neoclassical Chandelier
By Wedgwood
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century English neoclassical style chandelier. Light blue and white Wedgwood with bronze arms and detailing. Newly rewired. New beeswax candle covers. Fixture takes five chandel...
Brass, Bronze
Caldwell Wedgwood Jasperware and Silver Plated Bronze Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co., Wedgwood
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of silver sconces by E.F. Caldwell. Wedgwood jasperware center plaques and silver plated bronze arms with urn and rams head detailing. Newl...
Bronze
19th Century Gilt Bronze and Wedgewood Jasperware Chandelier
By Wedgwood
Located in Berlin, DE
A three-branch chandelier with a central wedgwood blue jasperware urn. The blue ground applied with acanthus leafs, a berry and leaf band and beading, i...
Wedgwood Jasperware and Silver Columnar Lamp
By Wedgwood
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Silver plate, and green Wedgwood jasper ware columnar form lamp, with a stepped plinth base, inset with a jasper ware medallion.
Silver Plate
A Signed & Rare Wedgwood Jasperware Chandelier
By Wedgwood
Located in Kent, Dover
A rare English, Wedgwood black Jasperware, five light gilt bronze and porcelain chandelier of fine quality. Depicting classical scenes. Stamped & with foundry mark.