Ceramic Decorative Objects

Poët-laval handkerchief vase in granite ceramic with yellow interior, a typical V82 model of France dating from 1950. This beautiful vase measures 20cm and 15cm in diameter, offering...

Handmade 1940s Art Nouveau decorative vide-poche bowl. Green leaves organically pouring over three sides of the marbled gray, white and green piece with thin relief lines in a graphi...

Vintage ceramic horse by Bruno Gambone, (circa 1970s). A charming, sizeable ceramic parade horse with groomed mane and tail in Gambone's signature chalk-white glaze. Light brown figu...

A lovely antique petite French faience hand painted jardiniere / cachepot / planter from Rouen, France, circa 1900. Maker's mark on reverse. It would be gorgeous added to a collectio...

Lisa Larson Gustavsberg Bulldog Sculpture Figurine Ceramic bulldog sculpture from the Large Zoo series Designed by Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg Sweden c. 1960s Labeled to underside ...

Pair Louis XVI Style Cobalt Sevres Style Ormolu Mounted Vases France, circa 1900s This elegant pair of Louis XVI-style cobalt Sevres-style ormolu-...

Circa 1938 large scale vase "Anemone" design by Moorcroft, England. Signed: Wm Moorcroft signature stamp; Potter H.M. The Queen; Made in England; and...

Alphonse Adolphe Lamarre’s ceramic glazing effect, known as the zhegu ban or “partridge feather” phenomenon, demonstrates his fascination with natural textures and organic surface ef...

Gustave Tiffoche Large ligth grey stoneware ceramic vase by Gustave Tiffoche Original perfect condition Signed Realised circa 1970 Measures: height 43 cm large 25 cm.

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period glazed art pottery fruit bowl or centerpiece bowl By Rookwood Pottery USA, 1927 Glazed ceramic in a beautiful green color. Measures: 11"W x 11"D x...

A fine pair of Japanese Satsuma vases, from the early 20th century, each featuring a glazed and gilded design of the “Immortals” – characters who displayed such greatness that they a...

Majolica cherries Basket Sarreguemines, circa 1920.

This handsome mid-Victorian fellow features much detail with bold lines and subtle shading. He prances on a grassy mound in a left facing position and is a rare large size. Most Vic...

An elegant Art Deco ceramic sculpture depicting a dancer, attributed to Josef Lorenzl, one of the leading sculptors of the Art Deco period. Produced by the Royal Dux manufactory in B...

Striking pair of 19th century Old Paris Porcelain dresser/vanity toiletry bottles with stoppered tops, France, circa 1840. These bottles were opulent vessels used to store perfumed ...

Sculptural Mid Century Modern chimney style ceramic vase by Roberto Rigon for Bertoncello Ceramiche. Featuring the Tobacco classic mottled tan color, this beautifully designed piece ...

A beautifully executed mid-19th century mantel clock by the esteemed Ansonia Clock Company, featuring the “La Layon” model in collaboration with Royal Bonn, one of Germany’s most cel...

Mosche Bianche is glad to add those wonderful fishes to its collection. The fishes are all handmade and bespoke: choose the colors and shape you like! Our artisans can make also cust...

Vintage Awaji pottery vase in Art Deco form with pair of small upturned handles and bright chrome orange glaze. Circa 1930. Hand turned. Impressed export, kiln, and potter's marks. ...

A lovely rectangular mid-century wall clock in landscape format, crafted by Junghans in Germany during the 1950s. Designed in the characteristic style of the era, it features elegant...

Vintage original ceramic sculpture "Old Man is a drunken" by Bassano made in Italy in the 1974. Bassano ceramics (also known as "Bassano del Grappa") is a traditional Italian craft p...

Aldo Londi for Bitossi ceramic vase in the iconic brick form, finished in the distinctive Rimini Blu glaze. Designed in the 1960s and handmade in Italy, this piece features sgraffi...

Lladro Porcelain Cat Sculpture, Bluish-Gray & White, Spain, 1980 - Retired. Stamped on base. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing soon and i...

This adorable white or light ivory color porcelain vase by Hutschenreuther Selb (LHS) Kunstabteilung (Art Department), Adler Berchtesgaden, features hand-painted flowers - pink feath...

Rare small majolica daisy cache pot signed Delphin Massier, circa 1890.

Majolica sealife platter Vallauris, circa 1950. High relief of starfish, seaweeds, oyster, shell. Nautical style.     

A large terracotta figurative vase with a sculptural face, defined by refined features and a crown of pears in relief that encircle the neck and head. The stylised composition lends ...

Ceramic Italian vase Ceramica Artistica Solimene Guido Gambone style.

A studio pottery bowl. Speckled light gray glaze with dark brown stripes. Natural unglazed rim. A versatile size perfect for using as a serving bowl or planter bowl. Signed on the ba...

Ultra Modern Mid-Century Large Ceramic Jug Vase by Ceramano, c. 1960s, West Germany A striking and rare large ceramic handled jug vase by cult German ceramics workshop Ceramano, han...

This is a small jar fired in Tamba, Japan. It is thought to date from the late Edo period to the Meiji period, around the second half of the 19th century. Although it is small enough...

A beautiful Art Deco vase with amazing glaze. Made by Anna-Lisa Thomson for S:t Eriks Lervarufabriker in Sweden, 1930s. Great condition - no chips, cracks or crazing. Impressed with...

An African safari in the comfort of one’s home comes that much closer with this ceramic zebra statuette. The animal – at rest with its front legs crossed...

Funky Fat Lava style pair of roosters in a fiery red: mid-century ceramic figurines. Very colourful fun glaze in the typical mid-century colour palette. Made from light ceramic, gorg...

Completely handmade porcelain bowl with a hands-free naturalistic painted bunny figure in brown color in country style. The bunny is sitting at the side of the bowl for decorating nu...

French sculpture from the first half of the 20th century. An Art Deco artwork in chiseled terracotta depicting a reclining nude female figure with a German Shepherd at her side, of b...

English Pug Dog Sculpture In Painted Terracotta, Early 20th Century This engaging figural sculpture depicts a stout, alert pug modeled in a forward-stepping stance, its compact body...

Pair of antique Victorian quality Staffordshire dogs having brown and white coloured coats with gold collars, chains and padlocks unusual front leg In perfect original condition ...

Exceptional large mid-century modern stoneware vase by Bay Keramik, Germany, circa 1960s. This striking ceramic vessel features a bold sculptural handle and a magnificent continuous ...

A beautifully proportioned pair of malachite obelisks in richly veined shades of green and black. The sculptural silhouettes and naturally dramatic stone movement give the pair a qui...

Beautiful glaze an excellent condition on this large Bitossi vase circa 1980's .

A decorative pair of Chinese porcelain ginger jars dating to the mid-20th century, finely executed in the Famille Noire palette—an enamel technique revived in homage to Qing Dynasty ...

Porcelain sculpture depicting King Charles Spaniels, 20th century. Porcelain sculpture depicting King Charles Spaniels, 20th century. H: 40 cm, W: 28 cm, D: 20 cm, Please contact ...

French country majolica rooster tureen, circa 1950 signed Caugant.

This pair of Royal Crown Derby platters is hand-painted in the Meissen style, showcasing Deutsche Blumen (German flowers). This style, which was popular in the 18th and early 19th ce...

A beautiful Scandinavian Modern ceramic vase with amazing glaze. Designed by Eva Jancke-Björk for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s. Excellent original condition. No chips, cracks or crazin...

Art Deco Figurine of 'Mata Hari' by Capodimonte / Naples Porcelain Company Italy, circa 1925 An exceptional work, displaying grace and movement, subtly hand- painted. The seductive turban and gold earring wearing dancer draped in a White and Iron-Red Moon and Star motif garment, on a tasseled pillow. Hence our Mata Hari, attribution/suggestion. The name Mata Hari, is a Malay expression for the sun. Literally meaning “eye of the day"/ dawn of the day' This exquisite figure, depicts the The dancer (Mata Hari ?) as the sun-wearing the moon and stars. Marked with the variation Blue underglaze Crown & N. In remarkable well cared for condition, some minor wear to the gilt. The figurine stands...

A large and impressive pair of blanc de chine porcelain Chinese guardian lions / Foo Dogs / Shishi. Made from high-quality kaolin clay and fired at high temperatures to achieve a lu...

A fine modernist art pottery vase. By Edwin and Mary Scheier. In a teardrop form with a small foot. With brown glaze all over and multicolored glaze around the middle that shifts f...

French Art Nouveau Inkwell by Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat, France, circa 1890. A rare and exquisite Art Nouveau inkwell by renowned French ceramist Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat (1844–1910). This finely crafted piece showcases Dalpayrat’s signature red copper-glazed stoneware, especially rich and luminous near the base. Elegantly mounted in pewter, the design exemplifies the organic flow and refined detail of the Art Nouveau period. Dimensions: Height: 3.54 in. (9 cm) Diameter: 5.12 in. (13 cm) Materials: Stoneware with pewter mount Condition: Excellent+++++, museum-quality preservation Markings: Incised signature "Dalpayrat 1500" under the base (see photo) This inkwell is a collectible example of French ceramic art at the turn of the century—perfect for collectors of Art Nouveau, 19th-century French ceramics, or the works of Dalpayrat. Adrien Dalpayrat (1844–1910): A Pioneer of French Ceramic Innovation Adrien Dalpayrat was a French ceramicist and researcher who played a key role in the revival of stoneware at the end of the 19th century. Born in 1844 in Limoges, Dalpayrat studied drawing and porcelain painting in his hometown before beginning his professional career at the Jules Vieillard faience factory in Bordeaux. There, he met his wife, Marie Tallerie, with whom he had two sons—Albert and Adolphe—who would later become his primary collaborators. Throughout his early career, Dalpayrat worked for several major ceramic manufacturers, including Ashwin (Valentine), Fouquet (Toulouse), François Blanc (Monaco), and Léon Sazerat (Limoges). In 1889, seeking greater independence, he moved to the Paris region and established his own studio in Bourg-la-Reine. Collaborations and Artistic Evolution Dalpayrat’s creative vision expanded through his collaboration with sculptor Alphonse Voisin-Delacroix. Together, they explored neo-Gothic and Palissy-inspired motifs, creating a remarkable ceramic bestiary. Following Voisin-Delacroix’s death in 1893, Dalpayrat partnered with Adèle Lesbros, which marked a shift in his work toward simpler, more refined vase forms influenced by Japonism. Japanese art had been introduced to France during the 1867 Universal Exhibition, but it wasn’t until the 1878 Exhibition, particularly through the ceremonial stoneware used in the Japanese tea ceremony, that Japonism truly captivated French artists. This influence led Dalpayrat to create vessels with organic, vegetal, and animal-inspired forms. Technical Mastery: The Secrets of Copper Red Among all the ceramists of his time who sought to replicate the elusive Chinese “sang de boeuf” (oxblood) glaze, Adrien Dalpayrat was arguably the most successful. He didn’t simply reproduce the legendary copper red—he transformed it. By manipulating glaze thickness, firing temperature, atmosphere, and copper oxide content, he developed a unique palette of flamed and mottled red glazes that became his signature: the renowned Dalpayrat red. He further enriched his pieces by introducing streaks and inclusions of turquoise, blue, green, and yellow—freeing the red glaze from monochromy and turning it into an expressive, living surface. His work pushed stoneware beyond function into expressive art, merging form and glaze in bold, sculptural harmony. Beyond Ceramics: Bronze Mounts and Architectural Works Dalpayrat also collaborated with renowned jewelers such as Ernest Cardeilhac and Keller to produce pieces mounted in gilt bronze, blending ceramics with decorative arts at the highest level. In an effort to make his work more accessible, he opened a second faience workshop focused on simpler, more affordable pieces inspired by Nevers and Rouen ware. However, this venture faced financial difficulties and closed by 1900. The main family studio followed in 1906 as the popularity of Art Nouveau declined. Dalpayrat then returned to Limoges, devoting his final years to painting and drawing until his death in 1910. Legacy and Recognition Despite financial struggles during his lifetime, Dalpayrat’s ceramics were widely acclaimed at major international exhibitions: Bronze medal, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago (1893) Silver medal, Antwerp International Exhibition (1894) Gold medal, Exposition Universelle, Paris (1900) Today, his work is part of prestigious museum collections. In 2020, the Petit Palais in Paris acquired a large bird motif vase created in collaboration with Voisin-Delacroix, now on view in Room...

This 19th-century French Tian bowl is a classic example of rustic Provençal pottery, once an essential kitchen vessel in southern France. Handcrafted ...

This is a vintage pheasant vase. A Chinese, lacquer ceramic baluster urn, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. Superb baluster vase with a strik...

Wonderful perfectly preserved owl sculpture on a pedestal, made of white porcelain, partly gilded, handmade in the world famous German porcelain manufactory Hutschenreuther. The pol...

Gustave Asch Original 20th art deco ceramic vase signed under the base Circa 1940 Green and black ceramic glazes colors Signed height 22 cm Large 22 cm.

This image displays a Huge set of vintage Chinese porcelain statues known as the Sanxing, or the Three Star Gods, representing Fu, Lu, and Shou. These figures are central to Chinese ...

This Dutch Gouda ceramic vase by Zuid, produced in the Netherlands in 1921, is decorated in the Rhodian style with a matte glaze and richly coloured surface. The baluster form rises...

Stunning polychrome enameled ceramic vase designed and signed by Claudio Pulli, one of the greatest Sardinian ceramicists of the 20th century. Made in Italy during the 1970s. In fab...

This refined modernist neoclassical sculpture was realized in Germany. The piece depicts a bacchanal featuring Greek goddesses; young cherubic children; and even a bear, executed in ...

A rare, unique and oversized Swedish mid century stoneware bowl with handles in a decorative and characteristic blue brown glaze with an impressed decor designed by Stig Lindberg for...

A vintage pair of glazed ecru colored terra cotta ceramic décor in the shape of urn with overspilling fruit ornaments, in good condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa Mid ...