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Material: Majolica
Wedgwood Majolica Bird on Nest Wall Pocket
Wedgwood Majolica Bird on Nest Wall Pocket

Wedgwood Majolica Bird on Nest Wall Pocket

By Wedgwood

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Wedgwood Argenta Majolica wall pocket which features a bird perched on the edge of a nest amongst oak leaves and branches with acorns. White ground version. Colouration: white, grey,...

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1870s Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

Majolica George Jones Fox Serving Tray circa 1869
Majolica George Jones Fox Serving Tray circa 1869

Majolica George Jones Fox Serving Tray circa 1869

By George Jones

Located in Austin, TX

Elegant pink Majolica serving dish decorated with a three green vine leaves, the handle formed as a fox peering into the bowl with its tail appearing on the mottled underside signed ...

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1860s English Victorian Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Gouda Pottery Art Deco Jar & Lid Dresser Box Floral Decor
Gouda Pottery Art Deco Jar & Lid Dresser Box Floral Decor

Gouda Pottery Art Deco Jar & Lid Dresser Box Floral Decor

By Gouda Vase, Gouda Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage lidded jar or dresser box features traditional rounded form, made from the thin, refined earthenware, and decorated with hand-painted floral and abstract motifs in cheerful ...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Art Deco Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Faience, Majolica

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Creamware Grape Cluster Compotes on Pedestal
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Creamware Grape Cluster Compotes on Pedestal

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Creamware Grape Cluster Compotes on Pedestal

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a dining table, kitchen island, or console with this charming pair of Italian creamware compotes crafted circa 1950. Each bowl is sculpted as a richly detailed cluster of gr...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica, Creamware

Rare Set of 5 Small 19th Century Majolica Flowers Vases Delphin Massier
Rare Set of 5 Small 19th Century Majolica Flowers Vases Delphin Massier

Rare Set of 5 Small 19th Century Majolica Flowers Vases Delphin Massier

By Delphin Massier

Located in Austin, TX

Rare Set of 5 Small 19th Century Majolica Flowers Vases Delphin Massier. 2 pansies, 2 wild roses , 1 daisy. Table vases decorations , very rare form and size. Around 4 inches height ...

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1880s French Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Fratelli Fanciullacci Majolica Vase Horse Decor, Italy 1950s-1960s
Fratelli Fanciullacci Majolica Vase Horse Decor, Italy 1950s-1960s

Fratelli Fanciullacci Majolica Vase Horse Decor, Italy 1950s-1960s

By Fratelli Fanciullacci, Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Charming vintage pottery vase features a Modernist elongated barrel form and complex glaze decor. A prancing horse motif is done in white majolica glaze with bright red, teal, and go...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold

Baldelli for Raymor Majolica Cylinder Vase, Mid Century Modern 1960s
Baldelli for Raymor Majolica Cylinder Vase, Mid Century Modern 1960s

Baldelli for Raymor Majolica Cylinder Vase, Mid Century Modern 1960s

By Baldelli

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage majolica vase features cylindical body, decorated with an abstract floral motif in mocha and espresso brown colors on soft grey-beige background. The interior surfaces are d...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain

Rare Henriot Quimper France Faience Vase, Abstract Hand Painted Decor
Rare Henriot Quimper France Faience Vase, Abstract Hand Painted Decor

Rare Henriot Quimper France Faience Vase, Abstract Hand Painted Decor

By Quimper Faience Pottery, Henriot Quimper

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Rare Henriot Quimper faience vase is hand painted with abstract decor of complex geometric bands on the base and on top and abstract leaf garland in the central area of the vase. M...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Faience, Pottery, Ceramic, Majolica

Majolica Tobacco Box Pot Jar by Johann Maresch, Austria, circa 1900
Majolica Tobacco Box Pot Jar by Johann Maresch, Austria, circa 1900

Majolica Tobacco Box Pot Jar by Johann Maresch, Austria, circa 1900

By Johann Maresch

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This offer is for one of our rare Majolica items, an exceptional tobacco box pot or jar out of the sack series by Johann Maresch from the beginning of the 20th century. The beautiful...

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

19th Century French Majolica Egg Vase Delphin Massier
19th Century French Majolica Egg Vase Delphin Massier

19th Century French Majolica Egg Vase Delphin Massier

By Delphin Massier

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century French Majolica Egg shaped Vase Delphin Massier. Decorated with flowers a daisy ,a pansy and a wild rose. H / 4.3 inches. The Massier family are known for the quality of...

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Large Light Green Ceramic Vase Glazed Earthenware Contemporary  Italy Unique
Large Light Green Ceramic Vase Glazed Earthenware Contemporary  Italy Unique

Large Light Green Ceramic Vase Glazed Earthenware Contemporary Italy Unique

Located in London, GB

"Paperclay" ceramic vase, handmade unique piece, 2020, glazed earthenware, measures: approximate 33cm width x 36 cm height As seen at collect fair, Lo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

19th Century Majolica Vase with Floral and Foliage Motifs
19th Century Majolica Vase with Floral and Foliage Motifs

19th Century Majolica Vase with Floral and Foliage Motifs

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

19th Century Majolica Vase with Floral and Foliage Motifs Description: This is a majolica vase dating from the 19th century, made in glazed ceramic with a rich and earthy brown tone...

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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

French Gilt Metal Mounted Red Vases, Pair
French Gilt Metal Mounted Red Vases, Pair

French Gilt Metal Mounted Red Vases, Pair

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of French Empire Style Gilt Metal Mounted Red Two Handle Vases, late 19th century, each of baluster form and stamped "Made in France" to underside. 14.5" H x 8.5" W x 7" D.

Category

Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Huge Amphore, Vase, Ceramic/Majolica, Bernhard Bloch, 1890, Historicism, Bohemia
Huge Amphore, Vase, Ceramic/Majolica, Bernhard Bloch, 1890, Historicism, Bohemia

Huge Amphore, Vase, Ceramic/Majolica, Bernhard Bloch, 1890, Historicism, Bohemia

By Bernhard Bloch

Located in Wien, AT

Huge Vase in form of an amphora, by the well known manufacturer Bernhard Bloch from Bohemia. The beautiful emerging amphora shape is decorated with hand-cut décor all over the body...

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Late 19th Century Czech Belle Époque Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Fratelli Fanciullacci Majolica Vase with Relief Decor, Italy Mid Century
Fratelli Fanciullacci Majolica Vase with Relief Decor, Italy Mid Century

Fratelli Fanciullacci Majolica Vase with Relief Decor, Italy Mid Century

By Fratelli Fanciullacci

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Unusual vintage majolica vase with complex glaze in dark Bordeau oxblood red and various shades of grey colors features bands of applied reliefs in shape of abstract, graphic flowers. Top and bottom parts of the vase and bands of relief decor are decorated with gold. Monochromatic white glaze was used on inner surfaces, accentuating the palest grey shades in the main glaze. The vase is signed on the bottom with model number and "Italy"; while it does not have the usual the manufacturer's mark, "FF", the glaze that was used for this series is well documented to Fratelli Fanciullacci. It was common for Italian ceramics manufacturers to omit marking their pieces with their logos if the they were intended for American or European distributors; instead, they would only mark it "Italy" to allow the distributor to use their stickers, or rarely, they would mark the piece with "studio tame" for "distributor name" if the distributor did not object. Pieces from this particular series were made by Fratelli Fanciullacci with their own mark, for Ebeling Reuss...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

French Majolica White Rose Vase Circa 1900
French Majolica White Rose Vase Circa 1900

French Majolica White Rose Vase Circa 1900

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica White Rose Vase Circa 1900. H / 6.5 inches.

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Majolica Fish Sealife Platter Vallauris, circa 1950
Majolica Fish Sealife Platter Vallauris, circa 1950

Majolica Fish Sealife Platter Vallauris, circa 1950

By Vallauris

Located in Austin, TX

Small Majolica sealife platter Vallauris, circa 1950. High relief of fish, seaweeds,starfish. Nautical style. Diameter / 7.5 by 6"  

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

George Jones Majolica Magnolia Cache Pot
George Jones Majolica Magnolia Cache Pot

George Jones Majolica Magnolia Cache Pot

By George Jones

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

George Jones Majolica cache pot which features magnolia blossom and two moths. Turquoise ground version. Colouration: turquoise, green, white, are predominant. Bears a pattern number...

Category

1870s Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

Mid-Century Italian White Majolica Dog With Flower Wreath
Mid-Century Italian White Majolica Dog With Flower Wreath

Mid-Century Italian White Majolica Dog With Flower Wreath

Located in Pearland, TX

A charming petite vintage Italian white majolica dog figurine with a lovely flower wreath around its neck, circa 1950. Marked "Italy" on reverse. Hand painted with the sweetest expre...

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1950s Italian Vintage Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

George Jones Majolica Egyptian Figural Candlestick
George Jones Majolica Egyptian Figural Candlestick

George Jones Majolica Egyptian Figural Candlestick

By George Jones & Sons

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

George Jones Majolica candlestick which features a lady dressed in a classical, flowing robe, holding the candle sconce above her head. Colouration: lilac, pink and green are predomi...

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1870s Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

Majolica Palissy Fish Jardinière School of Paris, circa 1880
Majolica Palissy Fish Jardinière School of Paris, circa 1880

Majolica Palissy Fish Jardinière School of Paris, circa 1880

By Thomas Sergent

Located in Austin, TX

Small 19th Century Palissy footed wood box jardinière School of Paris. The School of Paris was composed by makers as Victor Barbizet, Francois Maurice, Thomas Sergent, Georges pull, ...

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1880s French Country Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

Italian Dalmatian Puppy Majolica Terracotta Dog Statue Figurine Vintage, 1960s
Italian Dalmatian Puppy Majolica Terracotta Dog Statue Figurine Vintage, 1960s

Italian Dalmatian Puppy Majolica Terracotta Dog Statue Figurine Vintage, 1960s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A vintage Mid Century Modern Italian terracotta art pottery sculpture. A figural animal work produced circa 1960s depicting a Dalmatian dog modeled seated. Glazed white and black ter...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica, Terracotta

I.C.S. Art Deco Majolica Vase, Italy 1927-1940
I.C.S. Art Deco Majolica Vase, Italy 1927-1940

I.C.S. Art Deco Majolica Vase, Italy 1927-1940

By Industria Ceramica Salernitana

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Rare vintage ceramic vase features streamlined cylinder form with slightly flared out rim and graphic decor in off white, teal, black, and yellow palette. The main motif of abstract flowers on a branch, descending from a triangular structure, hand painted in monochromatic black glaze, is juxtaposed with the ombre off white and teal background and an abstracted flock of birds in shades of yellow. The sophisticated Art Deco style flowering branch, with contrasting, clearly defined, angular outline, is softened with rounded, Folk Art or Naive Art style, almost cloud-like bird motifs, asymmetrically placed on one side of the branch. The decor repeats on front and back sides of the vase with slight variations in colors and placements that are consistent with hand-painted nature of the piece. The vase retains obvious hand-formed concentric ridges throughout the whole body that add textural element to the piece and allow for slight pooling of the glazes. The bottom is concave and glazed in off-white, with the unglazed foot, showing pinkish beige clay; it is not a glaze defect, as it was left unglazed intentionally when the vase was placed in the kiln for firing. The vase is signed on the bottom with "Italy I.C.S" and Industria Ceramica Salernitana company's fish mark. It is in good vintage condition with age-appropriate small losses on glaze of the rim and bottom that do not detract from the quality and artistic expression of the vase and can be repaired professionally; please see pictures. I.C.S. was founded in 1927 by Berlin-born Moses Malamerson in Vietri Sul Mar on Amalfi coast in Italy. I.C.S quickly gained recognition by participating in multiple major European and American expositions and art competitions available, attracting many artists that were looking to escape the economic depression and political upheaval of 1930s. I.C.S. can claim the honor of having employed all the famous artists of the German (Tedesco) Period, including Studemann, Irene Kowalski, Hannasch, Richard Dolker...

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

Pair of Ceramic Vases Hand Painted Majolica Italy Contemporary 21st Century
Pair of Ceramic Vases Hand Painted Majolica Italy Contemporary 21st Century

Pair of Ceramic Vases Hand Painted Majolica Italy Contemporary 21st Century

By Bottega Vignoli

Located in London, GB

Pair of Mediterranea vases, 2020, full-fire reduction faience earthenware hand-painted with copper lustre 12cm diameter 25 cm height, hand painted unique pieces. Bottega Vignoli is a brand of artistic ceramics based in Faenza, one of the most representative ceramic production centres in Italy. Founded in 1976 by sisters Saura and Ivana, Bottega Vignoli stands out for its limited production, accurate details and skilful experimentation resulting in stunning unique and one of a kind pieces. Their style is immediately recognizable and expressly follows the path...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Hand-Painted Art Nouveau Majolica Vase, Plum Design, 1890s
Hand-Painted Art Nouveau Majolica Vase, Plum Design, 1890s

Hand-Painted Art Nouveau Majolica Vase, Plum Design, 1890s

Located in New Orleans, LA

Large majolica Art Nouveau Bohemia vase in lovely shades of brown, plum and leaf green. Foliage and plum fruit decoration developing around the neck and the throat, and down to the b...

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1890s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

Vintage Ceramic Red Urn with Handles Jester Musician Decor Italy 1950s
Vintage Ceramic Red Urn with Handles Jester Musician Decor Italy 1950s

Vintage Ceramic Red Urn with Handles Jester Musician Decor Italy 1950s

By Deruta

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Striking urn shaped vase features hand painted black and white majolica decor on red background. Sculptural twin handles with scroll details guide the eye to the textured scalloped ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery, Paint

Bauhaus Era Ceramic Bonsai Planter by Eva Zeisel Schramberg Art Deco Avantgarde
Bauhaus Era Ceramic Bonsai Planter by Eva Zeisel Schramberg Art Deco Avantgarde

Bauhaus Era Ceramic Bonsai Planter by Eva Zeisel Schramberg Art Deco Avantgarde

By Schramberg Majolica, Eva Zeisel

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This exceptional Bauhaus era ceramic bonsai planter or cachepot was designed by the renowned designer Eva Zeisel and produced by the Schramberger Majolika Manufaktur (SMF) in Germany...

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1920s German Art Deco Vintage Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Oversized Glazed Ceramic Gurgle Fish Jug Vase Tall Pitcher, France 1950
Oversized Glazed Ceramic Gurgle Fish Jug Vase Tall Pitcher, France 1950

Oversized Glazed Ceramic Gurgle Fish Jug Vase Tall Pitcher, France 1950

By Vallauris

Located in Barcelona, ES

Oversized Mid-Century Modernist glazed ceramic gurgling fish water jug / pitcher. France, 1950s-1960s Manufactured by Vallauris Ceramics. Eye-catching large green Majolica ceramic va...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

Large Italian Majolica Tang Horse
Large Italian Majolica Tang Horse

Large Italian Majolica Tang Horse

By Ugo Zaccagnini

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

An extraordinary Italian Tang-style horse, arguably the most striking example I’ve had the pleasure to own. Monumental in scale and presence, it’s finished in a richly colored majoli...

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1950s Italian Tang Vintage Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware, Majolica

Set of Majolica Bowl Vase & Tray with Pear Decor, Deruta Italy 1950s-1960s
Set of Majolica Bowl Vase & Tray with Pear Decor, Deruta Italy 1950s-1960s

Set of Majolica Bowl Vase & Tray with Pear Decor, Deruta Italy 1950s-1960s

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage set of ceramic bowl, leaf-shaped tray, and pitcher vase feature colorful Deruta style majolica decoration with motifs of yellow pears. The pitcher is sculpted with an exagg...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery, Terracotta

Modernist Ceramic Twin Vase with Sgraffito Decor in Style of Gambone
Modernist Ceramic Twin Vase with Sgraffito Decor in Style of Gambone

Modernist Ceramic Twin Vase with Sgraffito Decor in Style of Gambone

By Fratelli Fanciullacci, Guido Gambone, Aldo Londi

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Unusual twin vase features abstract modernist decor on the front side in beige-brown color that was applied in sgraffito technique and then tinted. The reverse side of the vase is a...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Brutalist Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

Mid-Century Modern Large Majolica Sitting Siamese Cat Jar & Lid Italy 1960s-1970
Mid-Century Modern Large Majolica Sitting Siamese Cat Jar & Lid Italy 1960s-1970

Mid-Century Modern Large Majolica Sitting Siamese Cat Jar & Lid Italy 1960s-1970

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Large ceramic jar with the lid features Siamese cat or large kitten, sitting straight with its head held slightly upwards, looking straight at the viewer. The figurine is decorated w...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery, Terracotta

Talavera China Poblana Tile Doll Statue Mexican Art Majolica Woman Sculpture
Talavera China Poblana Tile Doll Statue Mexican Art Majolica Woman Sculpture

Talavera China Poblana Tile Doll Statue Mexican Art Majolica Woman Sculpture

Located in Queretaro, Queretaro

This hand-crafted ceramic figurine was created by Mexican artist César Torres using traditional Talavera Poblana techniques in Puebla, Mexico. The piece depicts a folkloric female figure dressed in traditional attire, holding the skirt of her dress in a classic regional pose. The figurine is entirely hand-modeled and hand-painted, featuring intricate floral and geometric motifs in cobalt blue, yellow, green, terracotta, and black. The surface is finished with a glossy glaze characteristic of Talavera ceramics...

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2010s Mexican Spanish Colonial Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

18th Century Italian Majolica Albarello Drug Jar by Jacques Boselly
18th Century Italian Majolica Albarello Drug Jar by Jacques Boselly

18th Century Italian Majolica Albarello Drug Jar by Jacques Boselly

By Jacques Boselly 1

Located in Milano, MI

A Neoclassical late 18th century polychrome decorated drug jar or Albarello signed by the Italian Savonese artist Boselli Giacomo 1744-1808, a rare blue, yellow and polychrome majolica antique vase for collectors. The Italian Albarello...

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Late 18th Century European Neoclassical Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

Pierre PERRET Art Nouveau Majolica Glazed Vase with Handles, circa 1890s
Pierre PERRET Art Nouveau Majolica Glazed Vase with Handles, circa 1890s

Pierre PERRET Art Nouveau Majolica Glazed Vase with Handles, circa 1890s

By Clement Massier, Vallauris

Located in Verviers, BE

A rare and beautiful Majolica glazed ceramic vase circa 1910. Fabulous colors, with handles. Stamp Pierre PERRET, Successeur De Jérôme MASSIER FILS De 1898 À 1901 An Earthenware Bal...

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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

Vintage Tuscan Hand Painted Majolica Jug Vase Garniture Set Signed Leona Italia
Vintage Tuscan Hand Painted Majolica Jug Vase Garniture Set Signed Leona Italia

Vintage Tuscan Hand Painted Majolica Jug Vase Garniture Set Signed Leona Italia

Located in Forney, TX

A vintage Italian majolica ceramic three piece vessel garniture set, signed Leona Italia. Hand-crafted and hand-painted by highly skilled artisans in Tuscany, medieval Renaissance t...

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Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

Ceramiche Mola Majolica Tray Ashtray Sardinian Girl, Cagliari Italy
Ceramiche Mola Majolica Tray Ashtray Sardinian Girl, Cagliari Italy

Ceramiche Mola Majolica Tray Ashtray Sardinian Girl, Cagliari Italy

By Mola, Lenci

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Rare majolica small tray or ashtray is shaped in form of bust of young woman wearing traditional Sardinian costume, leaning on her crossed hands with her eyes closed. White color of...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

Second Half 18th Century France Shaped Planters "Commode" Nevers Manufacture
Second Half 18th Century France Shaped Planters "Commode" Nevers Manufacture

Second Half 18th Century France Shaped Planters "Commode" Nevers Manufacture

By Nevers

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Collection of four beautiful polychrome majolica planters. 'Nevers' manufacture, second half of the 18th century. The planters are in the shape of 'commodes', typical French bedside ...

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1760s French Rococo Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

Vintage Italian Ceramic Animal Figurine Turkey Porcelain Bird Figure Tureen
Vintage Italian Ceramic Animal Figurine Turkey Porcelain Bird Figure Tureen

Vintage Italian Ceramic Animal Figurine Turkey Porcelain Bird Figure Tureen

By Capodimonte, Guido Cacciapuoti

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

Mid century tall Italian animal figurine Ceramic decorative Turkey Tureen with ladle Vitrine object Material: porcelain, ceramic, tin glazed earthenware...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain

Portuguese Oversized Glazed Ceramic Gurgle Fish Jug Pitcher, 1950s
Portuguese Oversized Glazed Ceramic Gurgle Fish Jug Pitcher, 1950s

Portuguese Oversized Glazed Ceramic Gurgle Fish Jug Pitcher, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Oversized Mid-Century Modernist glazed ceramic gurgling fish water jug / pitcher. Portugal, 1940s-1950s Eye-catching hand painted XXL size fish glug jug ...

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20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic

French Vallauris Majolica Shell Shaped Vase in Multi Color Glazed Ceramic
French Vallauris Majolica Shell Shaped Vase in Multi Color Glazed Ceramic

French Vallauris Majolica Shell Shaped Vase in Multi Color Glazed Ceramic

By Vallauris

Located in Barcelona, ES

Giant Mid-century Modern Vallauris Ceramid Shell Shaped Vase. France, 1950s-1960s. Colorful vase with mussel / shell design in glazed ceramic. The exterior part is covered by glazed ceramic in brown color with fat lava decorations in beige, yellow and blue glaze. Rare find due to its shape. Use it as decorative vase or flower vase adding a fresh accent in any Mediterranean, Contemporary, or Midentury decoration. Great gift idea! Measures: 32 cm H x 16 cm W x 13 cm D Vallauris Maiolica Mussel Vase // French Vallauris Midcentury Vase // Falt Lava Vallauris Ceramic Shell Vase...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

Vallauris Multicolor Ceramic Fat Lava Round Bowl or Ashtray
Vallauris Multicolor Ceramic Fat Lava Round Bowl or Ashtray

Vallauris Multicolor Ceramic Fat Lava Round Bowl or Ashtray

By Vallauris

Located in Barcelona, ES

Large Mid-Century Vallauris ashtray / bowl in multicolor glazed ceramic. Beautiful fat lava glazed ceramic ashtray in brown, pink purple and red colors. Manufactured by Vallauris. France, 1950s. This cool ashtray was handcrafted in France at the Mid-20th century period. Hand-crafted piece in shades of orange red, pink purple, ochre and green ceramic on a brown background with fat lava effect. It has four cigarrette or cigars holders. Highly decorative piece! This colorful piece will be the perfect gift for smokers. Also useful as jewelry bowl , decorative bowl or vide-poche. Overall Measures: 19 cm diameter x 9 cm height (7,48 in diameter x 3,54 in height). Vallauris Ceramic Round Bowl // Glazed Ceramic Fat Lava Bowl...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Pair of White Majolica Ceramic Doves, Italy 1960s
Pair of White Majolica Ceramic Doves, Italy 1960s

Pair of White Majolica Ceramic Doves, Italy 1960s

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

The vintage porcelain or ceramic dove figurines feature finely detailed bodies, artfully hand painted with light green accents on bright white majolica glaze, creating a reserved, natural color palette of white and tone-on-tone green. The birds are realistically sculpted with wide, flowing tails, standing calmly with their heads slightly turned. They are not mirror images of each other; each presents subtle differences in posture, adding visual interest and another layer of complexity to the set. Highly detailed figurines convey a touch of historical elegance and whimsical charm of traditional Italian country style. Each sculpture is marked with ITALY and model numbers on the inner surfaces. While many Italian artists and studios created their version of dove figurine, most of them are stylistically different from this pair; Bitossi and Zaccagnini birds have more streamlined, Modernist silhouettes, and the doves created for Raymor were less detailed and intentionally less realistic, as well as most often marked with distributor name in writing. We're attributing the pair to Mottahedeh, who sourced Italian majolica in similar style; the pieces will be simply marked ITALY and Mottahedeh will add their paper stickers. As the sculptures are quite old, the stickers often get lost or destroyed. The convenient size and small footprint allows the set to be used in a multiple ways, such as dining room centerpiece, console table accent, shelf or fireplace mantel decoration...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

Pair of 19th Century Majolica Vases Choisy Le Roi
Pair of 19th Century Majolica Vases Choisy Le Roi

Pair of 19th Century Majolica Vases Choisy Le Roi

By Choisy-le-Roi

Located in Austin, TX

Pair of 19th Century Majolica Vases signed Choisy Le Roi. The manufacture of Choisy le Roi was one of the most important manufacture at the end of 19th century, they produced very hi...

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1880s French Napoleon III Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

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Majolica, Ceramic

Pot or Box 19th Century Majolica France Ceramic Green with an Circular Handle
Pot or Box 19th Century Majolica France Ceramic Green with an Circular Handle

Pot or Box 19th Century Majolica France Ceramic Green with an Circular Handle

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Kitchen box, Pot in Majolica. Vegetal Decor pattern. Green color. It has been made in France circa 19th century.

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19th Century French Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Majolica

Set of two exceptionally rare majolika basket vases, Amphora, 1910s Bohemia
Set of two exceptionally rare majolika basket vases, Amphora, 1910s Bohemia

Set of two exceptionally rare majolika basket vases, Amphora, 1910s Bohemia

Located in Wien, AT

Exceptional set of two vases, so-called basket vases, made from 1910 - 20, by the famous Amphora factory in Bohemia. The vases have a round base and taper towards the top. They have...

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1910s Czech Jugendstil Vintage Majolica Decorative Objects

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Majolica

Vase, Ceramic, Enamel Hand Painted, Attributable to Late Bauhaus, 1930, Germany
Vase, Ceramic, Enamel Hand Painted, Attributable to Late Bauhaus, 1930, Germany

Vase, Ceramic, Enamel Hand Painted, Attributable to Late Bauhaus, 1930, Germany

Located in Wien, AT

Very special vase, made of ceramic with extraordinarily decorative painting, made by hand in enamel. This style in Art Deco, the workmanship and the objects of comparison, for exam...

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1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Majolica Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Majolica

19th Century Majolica Rooster Vase Choisy Le Roi by Carrier Belleuse
19th Century Majolica Rooster Vase Choisy Le Roi by Carrier Belleuse

19th Century Majolica Rooster Vase Choisy Le Roi by Carrier Belleuse

By Choisy-le-Roi

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica rooster vase signed Carrier Belleuse for the manufacture of Choisy le Roi, circa 1875. Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (born Albert-Ernest Carrier de Belleuse; 12 Jun...

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1890s French Country Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Faience, Majolica

Large French Pottery Majolica Pheasant Tureen circa 1930
Large French Pottery Majolica Pheasant Tureen circa 1930

Large French Pottery Majolica Pheasant Tureen circa 1930

Located in Austin, TX

Large French Pottery Majolica Pheasant Tureen circa 1930.

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1930s French Rustic Vintage Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery

Large Minton Majolica Jardiniere and Stand Oak & Acorn Motif Turquoise Ca. 1880
Large Minton Majolica Jardiniere and Stand Oak & Acorn Motif Turquoise Ca. 1880

Large Minton Majolica Jardiniere and Stand Oak & Acorn Motif Turquoise Ca. 1880

By Minton

Located in Katonah, NY

This large and beautifully modeled majolica jardiniere and underplate were hand-painted by Minton in Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, circa 1880. The piece presents a lively design ...

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Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

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Majolica

Pair Yellow Albisola Faience Majolica Lidded Urns
Pair Yellow Albisola Faience Majolica Lidded Urns

Pair Yellow Albisola Faience Majolica Lidded Urns

Located in New York, NY

Pair yellow Albisola faience majolica lidded urns. Striking pair of large scale baluster form urns in Levantino Albisola style with medallions depicting v...

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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica, Faience

Bayadera on Elephant, Vintage Ceramic by Francesco Nonni, 1922
Bayadera on Elephant, Vintage Ceramic by Francesco Nonni, 1922

Bayadera on Elephant, Vintage Ceramic by Francesco Nonni, 1922

By Francesco Nonni

Located in Roma, IT

Terracotta maiolicata with gilded decoration. Marked: Francesco Nonni, Scuola di Faenza, 1922. Rare and precious piece of art realized du F. Nonni in Faenz...

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1920s Italian Vintage Majolica Decorative Objects

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Majolica

Majolica Earthenware Model of a Cat, Possibly William Brownfield
Majolica Earthenware Model of a Cat, Possibly William Brownfield

Majolica Earthenware Model of a Cat, Possibly William Brownfield

By William Brownfield

Located in Downingtown, PA

Majolica Model of a Cat, Earthenware with Majolica Glaze, Possibly William Brownfield, 19th Century The figure of a cat is modeled as an orange-brown cat with almost a mane. It is p...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

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Earthenware, Majolica

Rare Signed Monaco Majolica Double Candlesticks with Marine Décor
Rare Signed Monaco Majolica Double Candlesticks with Marine Décor

Rare Signed Monaco Majolica Double Candlesticks with Marine Décor

By Manufacture de Porcelaine de Monte Carlo

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A captivating pair of signed Monaco majolica double candlesticks, exquisitely hand-crafted and hand-painted, celebrating the luminous beauty of the Mediterranean. The sculptural desi...

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20th Century French Majolica Decorative Objects

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Porcelain, Paint, Majolica

Antique and Vintage Majolica Vases, Bowls, Candleholders and Other Decorative Objects

The popularity of Victorian majolica, the gaily colored, metallic-oxide-glazed earthenware, has ebbed and flowed for more than a century. Right now, antique and vintage vases, bowls and other decorative objects appear to be having a moment — again.

Starting in the 1850s, people in the U.S. and the U.K. embraced these affordable housewares with unusual polychrome palettes (turquoise and pink) and whimsical forms (candlesticks shaped like dolphins). By the 1870s, majolica was being mass-produced for an ever-expanding middle class in countries like England, France, Sweden, Hungary and Portugal. Majolica was Art for Everyman. Its popularity coincided with interest in exotic Japonisme and scientific studies by the likes of Carl Linnaeus, Charles Darwin and John James Audobon.

Despite a similarity in name, Victorian majolica is significantly different in subject matter and form from its Italian forebear, Renaissance maiolica. That earlier earthenware bore gaily painted religious and mythological scenes, and unlike majolica, with its  lively contours, was not molded or three dimensional.

What was the attraction of majolica for the 19th-century collector? “Imagine what it looked like in a Victorian interior, with dark woods, heavy drapes and upholstered chairs and sofas,” says Susan Weber, founder of the Bard Graduate Center in New York. “Majolica is robust and extremely tactile. With its naturalistic shapes, colorful glazes and often humorous themes, it appealed to the growing consumer society.” 

In England, manufacturers like Minton began to produce decorative, relief-molded majolica tiles for the interiors of taverns, train stations, even the famous Queen’s Dairy at Frogmore, on the grounds of Windsor Castle. In 19th-century France, Sèvres and smaller ceramics firms began to reinterpret the snake-decorated platters made by Bernard Palissy, a 16th-century self-taught French potter. The result was a type of majolica called Palissy ware, which, like the originals, was festooned with odd creatures (lobsters, lizards and snakes) modeled by hand.

The late Moroccan-born, Paris-based decorator Alberto Pinto often placed Palissy ware in his clients’ living rooms, posing individual pieces on brackets against a background of stamped, gilded leather. Pinto, in turn, influenced such contemporary decorators as Harry Heissmann of New York. After 1900, people got swept up in the romanticism of Art Nouveau and ceased buying majolica. The 1970s saw a revival of interest, and in 1982, the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, in New York, organized “English Majolica,” an exhibition featuring 75 examples from Minton, Wedgwood and George Jones, among other makers. 

On 1stDibs, find antique and vintage majolica tea sets, vases, candlesticks, tureens and other furniture and decorative objects.