Wedgwood Furniture
Arguably the most celebrated of all English ceramics makers, Wedgwood was founded in 1759 by Staffordshire potter Josiah Wedgwood (1730–95). The company is famed for its Jasperware — moulded 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 coloured 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 pieces use three or more colours.
The Wedgwood firm first came to prominence for its tableware, which quickly gained favour in aristocratic households throughout Britain and Europe. In 1765, Wedgwood was commissioned to create a cream-coloured 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.
18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Wedgwood Furniture
Ceramic
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Wedgwood Furniture
Porcelain
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Wedgwood Furniture
Earthenware
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Wedgwood Furniture
Porcelain
1910s English Art Deco Vintage Wedgwood Furniture
Porcelain
1940s English Hollywood Regency Vintage Wedgwood Furniture
Earthenware
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Wedgwood Furniture
Porcelain
1910s Art Deco Vintage Wedgwood Furniture
Porcelain
19th Century English Victorian Antique Wedgwood Furniture
Stoneware
20th Century Wedgwood Furniture
Porcelain
20th Century Wedgwood Furniture
Porcelain
20th Century Wedgwood Furniture
Porcelain
1930s English Victorian Vintage Wedgwood Furniture
Ceramic
Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Wedgwood Furniture
Stoneware
1820s English Neoclassical Antique Wedgwood Furniture
Stoneware
1980s English Vintage Wedgwood Furniture
Porcelain
Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Wedgwood Furniture
Creamware
Late 20th Century Wedgwood Furniture
Ceramic
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Wedgwood Furniture
Stoneware
Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Wedgwood Furniture
Stoneware
Mid-20th Century British Wedgwood Furniture
Ceramic, Stoneware
1980s English Neoclassical Vintage Wedgwood Furniture
Stoneware
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Wedgwood Furniture
Stoneware
1970s English Neoclassical Vintage Wedgwood Furniture
Ceramic
1910s Art Deco Vintage Wedgwood Furniture
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century British Victorian Wedgwood Furniture
Ceramic
1970s English Neoclassical Vintage Wedgwood Furniture
Pottery
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Wedgwood Furniture
Porcelain
Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Wedgwood Furniture
Stoneware
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Wedgwood Furniture
Stoneware
Late 20th Century English Late Victorian Wedgwood Furniture
Porcelain
1990s English Neoclassical Wedgwood Furniture
Porcelain
Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Wedgwood Furniture
Stoneware
1880s British Victorian Antique Wedgwood Furniture
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
1990s English Country Wedgwood Furniture
Ceramic
1990s English Wedgwood Furniture
Ceramic
1880s English Victorian Antique Wedgwood Furniture
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Wedgwood Furniture
Ceramic
1880s English Victorian Antique Wedgwood Furniture
Ceramic
Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Antique Wedgwood Furniture
Stoneware
Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Wedgwood Furniture
Stoneware
Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Wedgwood Furniture
Stoneware
Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Wedgwood Furniture
Stoneware
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Wedgwood Furniture
Porcelain
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Wedgwood Furniture
Stoneware
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Wedgwood Furniture
Porcelain
Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Antique Wedgwood Furniture
Ceramic
1910s British Art Deco Vintage Wedgwood Furniture
Porcelain
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Wedgwood Furniture
Porcelain
1870s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Wedgwood Furniture
Ceramic
19th Century English Other Antique Wedgwood Furniture
Ceramic
Early 1800s English Neoclassical Antique Wedgwood Furniture
Stoneware
19th Century Victorian Antique Wedgwood Furniture
Ceramic
Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Wedgwood Furniture
Ceramic, Pottery
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Wedgwood Furniture
Stoneware
Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Wedgwood Furniture
Creamware
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Wedgwood Furniture
Porcelain
1870s English Victorian Antique Wedgwood Furniture
Silver Plate