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19th Century Majolica Hen & Chicks Plate Choisy Le Roi
19th Century Majolica Hen & Chicks Plate Choisy Le Roi

19th Century Majolica Hen & Chicks Plate Choisy Le Roi

By Choisy-le-Roi

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica plate with hen & chicks signed Hippolyte Boulenger Choisy le Roi, circa 1890. The manufacture of Choisy le Roi was one of the most important manufacture at the end of 19th c...

Category

1890s French Country Antique Ceramics

Materials

Majolica

Spanish Terracotta Mixing Bowl, Scalloped Glazed Ceramic, Circa 1920
Spanish Terracotta Mixing Bowl, Scalloped Glazed Ceramic, Circa 1920

Spanish Terracotta Mixing Bowl, Scalloped Glazed Ceramic, Circa 1920

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Spanish terracotta mixing bowl (like the French “tian” of similar form) circa 1920 glazed in a burnt umber with contrasting scalloped design around the rim in buttery yellow tinged w...

Category

20th Century Spanish Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta

Small German Majolica Tulip Plate Circa 1900
Small German Majolica Tulip Plate Circa 1900

Small German Majolica Tulip Plate Circa 1900

Located in Austin, TX

Small German Majolica Tulip Plate Circa 1900. Diameter / 6 inches.

Category

Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th Century Traditional Spanish Ceramic Vase
Early 20th Century Traditional Spanish Ceramic Vase

Early 20th Century Traditional Spanish Ceramic Vase

Located in Barcelona, ES

Early 20th century traditional Spanish ceramic vase. Manufactured in Spain, early 20th century. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beauti...

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Portuguese Folk Art Terracotta Bowl, Hand-Painted, Glazed
19th Century Portuguese Folk Art Terracotta Bowl, Hand-Painted, Glazed

19th Century Portuguese Folk Art Terracotta Bowl, Hand-Painted, Glazed

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

An inspiring example of 19th century Portuguese folk art pottery, this handmade terracotta bowl expresses the unique history of decorative arts traditions found across the Iberian pe...

Category

19th Century Portuguese Folk Art Antique Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta, Glass

Unusual quality pair of antique Japanese Satsuma lidded jars
Unusual quality pair of antique Japanese Satsuma lidded jars

Unusual quality pair of antique Japanese Satsuma lidded jars

Located in Ipswich, GB

Unusual quality pair of antique Japanese Satsuma lidded jars, having two antique Satsuma lidded jars, decorated with traditional Japanese figural scenes hand painted in stunning red,...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique French Faience Dinner Plates by K&G Luneville, 1895
Antique French Faience Dinner Plates by K&G Luneville, 1895

Antique French Faience Dinner Plates by K&G Luneville, 1895

By Luneville

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

These are a beautiful pair of French Faience dinner plates with pierced rims, made by the Luneville K&G factory and dating to the late 19th century, circa 1895. These large circular earthenware pottery plates are well potted with pierced reticulated rims. Both plates are hand painted over a printed outline, with a similar bold floral pattern in different shades of Pink, blue, green and yellow enamels. Both plates have the the black printed Luneville, K&G factory mark on the base, dating them to the late 19th century, circa 1895. Overall a very decorative matching pair of French Faience plates.

Category

Late 19th Century French Country Antique Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Chinese Plum Blossom Snuff Bottle, circa 1900
Chinese Plum Blossom Snuff Bottle, circa 1900

Chinese Plum Blossom Snuff Bottle, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynasty society, the practice provided an opportunity to display one's refined aesthetic through collectible snuff bottles. This decorative snuff bottle has a simple ceramic form and a colorful finish of overglaze enamels atop white glaze. The bottle has an oval shape, with flattened sides and rounded edges. The shoulders are accented with a door knocker motif and the sides are painted with birds amid plum blossom...

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20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Dove Blue Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
Dove Blue Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage

Dove Blue Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in Stockholm, SE

A dove blue vase with a lovely glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 25 cm (10") high and 8.5 cm (3.4") in diameter. It´s in excellent condition and marked as 1st...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Páramo Tiles MIX 1 m2. - 50% with curve and 50% plain
Páramo Tiles MIX 1 m2. - 50% with curve and 50% plain

Páramo Tiles MIX 1 m2. - 50% with curve and 50% plain

By Tania Zaldivar

Located in Zapopan, Jalisco

Páramo expresses the malleability of the earth. This scalable set of mosaics modeled using parametric design allows for infinite variations. The geographies that result from these ...

Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Ceramics

Materials

Clay, Paint

Costumi Ceramic Tiles by Giò Ponti for Bardelli Ceramica
Costumi Ceramic Tiles by Giò Ponti for Bardelli Ceramica

Costumi Ceramic Tiles by Giò Ponti for Bardelli Ceramica

By (After) Gio Ponti

Located in Weesp, NL

Discover a piece of design history with this rare and exquisite set of ceramic tiles titled Costumi. Designed by the legendary Gio Ponti and produced by Bardelli Ceramica in the 1980...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Majolica Asparagus Platter Orchies, circa 1880
Majolica Asparagus Platter Orchies, circa 1880

Majolica Asparagus Platter Orchies, circa 1880

By Orchies

Located in Austin, TX

Unusual French Majolica asparagus oval platter Orchies, circa 1880. Decorated with asparagus and asparagus.

Category

1880s French Country Antique Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Bolsa Table
Bolsa Table

Bolsa Table

By Trish DeMasi

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Bolsa Table, 2024. Pink and metallic glaze, stoneware. 21 x 24 x 24 in. Trish DeMasi creates abstract ceramic sculptures inspired by nature and architecture. Her work is a harmonio...

Category

2010s Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

French Majolica Asparagus Platter circa 1890
French Majolica Asparagus Platter circa 1890

French Majolica Asparagus Platter circa 1890

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica Asparagus Platter circa 1890.

Category

1890s French Country Antique Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Decorative eartenware fruit platter by Anna-Lisa Thomson. Mid 20th Century
Decorative eartenware fruit platter by Anna-Lisa Thomson. Mid 20th Century

Decorative eartenware fruit platter by Anna-Lisa Thomson. Mid 20th Century

By Anna-Lisa Thomson

Located in Knivsta, SE

Decorative eartenware fruit platter by Anna-Lisa Thomson, Uppsala Ekeby, Sweden. Mid 20th Century. Beautifully decorated with fishes in various colors from late 1940s or early 1950s ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Set of Six Antique 19th Century Hand Painted Minton Earthenware Ceramic Tiles
Set of Six Antique 19th Century Hand Painted Minton Earthenware Ceramic Tiles

Set of Six Antique 19th Century Hand Painted Minton Earthenware Ceramic Tiles

By Minton

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

A set of six (one bonus tile thrown in of a double but in bad condition) Victorian hand painted Minton China Works in Stoke-upon-Trent, England, English tiles designed by John Moyr Smith...

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Pair of Wedgwood Majolica Cauliflower Pattern Plates, English 1920.
Pair of Wedgwood Majolica Cauliflower Pattern Plates, English 1920.

Pair of Wedgwood Majolica Cauliflower Pattern Plates, English 1920.

By Wedgwood

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Pair of stunning Majolica plates by Wedgwood in cauliflower patterned texture on outer rim. Stamped on back with "Wedgwood", "Made in England" and pattern number "5697". In great con...

Category

1920s English Victorian Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Majolica

Isak Isaksson Green Ceramic Vase Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist
Isak Isaksson Green Ceramic Vase Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist

Isak Isaksson Green Ceramic Vase Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist

By Isak Isaksson

Located in Stockholm, SE

A green vase with a lovely crystalline glaze designed by Isak Isaksson in Sweden. The vase is 9 cm (3.55") tall and about 12.5 cm (5") wide and it is in excellent condition. This is ...

Category

2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Austrian Majolica Oyster Plate, circa 1880
Austrian Majolica Oyster Plate, circa 1880

Austrian Majolica Oyster Plate, circa 1880

Located in Austin, TX

Large unusual Austrian Majolica oyster plate, circa 1880.

Category

1880s Austrian Aesthetic Movement Antique Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Georgian Masons Ironstone Side Plate in Table and Flower Pot Pattern, Ca 1818
Georgian Masons Ironstone Side Plate in Table and Flower Pot Pattern, Ca 1818

Georgian Masons Ironstone Side Plate in Table and Flower Pot Pattern, Ca 1818

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a hand-painted Mason's ironstone side plate, in the Table and Flower pot gilded pattern, from their earliest George 3rd period, circa 1818.  This plate is well painted in the Chinoiserie pattern called the Table and Flower Pot pattern...

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Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

Handmade Spikes White Ceramic Vase II
Handmade Spikes White Ceramic Vase II

Handmade Spikes White Ceramic Vase II

By OWO Ceramics

Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR

Beautiful white ceramic vase, perfect for showcasing your favorite floral arrangements. Providing a unique perspective from every angle, this handmade pottery vase gracefully blurs t...

Category

2010s Argentine Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

Late 19th Century Meissen Seascape Charger
Late 19th Century Meissen Seascape Charger

Late 19th Century Meissen Seascape Charger

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A late 19th century Meissen Porcelain "Kauffahrtei" charger with handle. Excellent hand painted detail of 18th century ships with the rim decorated in the tradition Strohblumenmuster...

Category

Late 19th Century German Antique Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Minton English Majolica Footed Compote, C. 1860
Minton English Majolica Footed Compote, C. 1860

Minton English Majolica Footed Compote, C. 1860

Located in Ross, CA

Hand painted vibrant green majolica footed compote made in England by Minton, date stamped to 1860. The plate has a latticework basket weave rim with an alternating fan pattern in t...

Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Large "Brasero" Planter by Mado Jolain - France - Circa 1960
Rare Large "Brasero" Planter by Mado Jolain - France - Circa 1960

Rare Large "Brasero" Planter by Mado Jolain - France - Circa 1960

By Roger Capron, Mado Jolain, Andre Borderie, Georges Jouve, Jean Derval

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

An exceptional large cylindrical planter, model "Brasero," attributed to French ceramicist Mado Jolain, circa 1960. Crafted in glazed ceramic with a rich, glossy green finish and p...

Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Ceramic Fluted Vase Pair with Handles, Hand-Painted Decorative Art
Italian Ceramic Fluted Vase Pair with Handles, Hand-Painted Decorative Art

Italian Ceramic Fluted Vase Pair with Handles, Hand-Painted Decorative Art

Located in Dallas, TX

These elegant urn-style ceramic vases embody the refinement of classical Italian design, featuring ornate details and decorative lids that showcase skilled craftsmanship. Perfectly s...

Category

2010s Italian Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Peter Voulkos Signed Large California Studio Pottery Stoneware Charger Plate
Peter Voulkos Signed Large California Studio Pottery Stoneware Charger Plate

Peter Voulkos Signed Large California Studio Pottery Stoneware Charger Plate

By Peter Voulkos

Located in Studio City, CA

A truly fantastic, large, heavy charger/plate/platter by American master potter/artist Peter Voulkos who is known for his abstract expressionist ceramic pottery pieces and sculptures...

Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of Chinese Blue and White Hand Decorated Porcelain Ginger Jar, 20th
Pair of Chinese Blue and White Hand Decorated Porcelain Ginger Jar, 20th

Pair of Chinese Blue and White Hand Decorated Porcelain Ginger Jar, 20th

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain ginger jar, hand painted all-over stylized foliate decoration with central double happy symbol, 20th century, beautiful object of art for dis...

Category

20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Green ceramic Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Mid-Century Vintage
Green ceramic Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Mid-Century Vintage

Green ceramic Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Mid-Century Vintage

By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane

Located in Stockholm, SE

A lovely Midcentury Swedish vase in ceramics designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The vase has a lovely green glaze. The vase is 12.5 cm high and in mint condition. This vas...

Category

1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Rob Wiedmaier Lidded Vessel Jar, Organic Modern Art Studio Pottery
Rob Wiedmaier Lidded Vessel Jar, Organic Modern Art Studio Pottery

Rob Wiedmaier Lidded Vessel Jar, Organic Modern Art Studio Pottery

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Covered vessel or jar was handmade in white clay by Rob Wiedmaier of River Hills Pottery as a part of a series done in 1980s. The lid of the vessel is d...

Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

Mid Century Vintage Slim Orange and Blue Decorative Glass Vases, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Vintage Slim Orange and Blue Decorative Glass Vases, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Vintage Slim Orange and Blue Decorative Glass Vases, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Vintage glass in very good condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. No jags, defects etc. Only one unique piece. Here set of Two vases is available.

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass

Spanish Moorish Mudejar Tile, Arista y Cuenca - Sevilla 16th century
Spanish Moorish Mudejar Tile, Arista y Cuenca - Sevilla 16th century

Spanish Moorish Mudejar Tile, Arista y Cuenca - Sevilla 16th century

By Estadio of Spain

Located in DELFT, NL

Rare late 15th or early 16th century Mudejar tile of the so-called ‘Arista’ technique with intricate geometric decoration. Good condition; some chipping to the edges, some wear to ...

Category

16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware, Clay, Maiolica

Artichoke Set of Glazed Ceramic Tableware Pieces, 1960s
Artichoke Set of Glazed Ceramic Tableware Pieces, 1960s

Artichoke Set of Glazed Ceramic Tableware Pieces, 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Beautiful artichoke and leaves 8 pieces crockery /tableware / serveware set. Spain, 1960s This serving set is made in dark green glazed ceramic and it is comprised by: 1 artichoke sugar bowl / sauce tureen with lid+ 1 small serving spoon+ 1 small plate 1 serving small bowl 2 leaf shaped small plates 1 artichoke salt shaker+ 1 artichoke pepper...

Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Italian Creamware Lion Mask Cachepot
Italian Creamware Lion Mask Cachepot

Italian Creamware Lion Mask Cachepot

Located in New York, NY

Italian creamware lion mask cachepot.. Antique neoclassical creamware soup tureen cachepot with three ringed lion masks supported on tripod tapering legs with lion paw feet on circul...

Category

1820s Italian Neoclassical Antique Ceramics

Materials

Creamware

Large Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi, Rimini Blu, Italy 1960s
Large Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi, Rimini Blu, Italy 1960s

Large Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi, Rimini Blu, Italy 1960s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in COLMAR, FR

A stunning Rimini Blu glazed ceramic vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi — the design that made Italian mid-century pottery an international obsession, here in a generous urn form and exc...

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Clay

French Reticulated Bowl by Sevres, c. 1900
French Reticulated Bowl by Sevres, c. 1900

French Reticulated Bowl by Sevres, c. 1900

Located in Ross, CA

Hand painted reticulated bowl made by Sevres in France around 1900. Stamped on the base.

Category

Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage 1960 Hand-Painted Blue, Orange Ceramic Plate by Artist Diaz Costa
Vintage 1960 Hand-Painted Blue, Orange Ceramic Plate by Artist Diaz Costa

Vintage 1960 Hand-Painted Blue, Orange Ceramic Plate by Artist Diaz Costa

Located in Barcelona, ES

Immerse yourself in the artistic legacy of Catalan artist Diaz Costa with our vintage hand-painted ceramic plate artwork, circa 1960. This exquisite piece captures the essence of mid...

Category

1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Bennington Pottery Flint Book Flask
Large Bennington Pottery Flint Book Flask

Large Bennington Pottery Flint Book Flask

By Bennington Potters

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Antique Bennington pottery flint book flask. Enamel exterior ceramic flask with marbled brown, white, and green coloring. Titled "Ladies Companion." Desirab...

Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

18th Century Ottoman Ceramic Jar With Blue Green Glaze, Large Scale 17.5 inches
18th Century Ottoman Ceramic Jar With Blue Green Glaze, Large Scale 17.5 inches

18th Century Ottoman Ceramic Jar With Blue Green Glaze, Large Scale 17.5 inches

Located in Stamford, CT

18th century or earlier Ottoman glazed ceramic storage jar, large scale. What a great color, greenish blue, verging on turquoise. Just lovely. Withe beautiful crazing and craquelure ...

Category

Mid-18th Century Turkish Baroque Antique Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

French Majolica Moon Wall Plate, circa 1880
French Majolica Moon Wall Plate, circa 1880

French Majolica Moon Wall Plate, circa 1880

Located in Austin, TX

Unusual French yellow Majolica moon plate with owl, star ,bat and bird, circa 1880.  

Category

1880s French Rustic Antique Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Stunning Gray Ceramic Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand Midcentury Modern
Stunning Gray Ceramic Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand Midcentury Modern

Stunning Gray Ceramic Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand Midcentury Modern

By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane

Located in Stockholm, SE

A stunning gray ceramic vase with the characteristic speckled glaze designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand. The vase is 16.5 cm (6.6") tall and in excellent condition. The vase...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic plates by Jean Lurçat, Sant-Viçens, France, 1950s
Ceramic plates by Jean Lurçat, Sant-Viçens, France, 1950s

Ceramic plates by Jean Lurçat, Sant-Viçens, France, 1950s

By Sant Vicens, Jean Lurçat

Located in Paris, FR

General characteristics: Type of object: Decorative dish or presentation plate. Artist: Jean Lurçat (1892-1966), French artist known for his tapestries, ceramics and posters. Manufa...

Category

20th Century French Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Ceramic Box
Italian Ceramic Box

Italian Ceramic Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Drip glaze ceramic box made in Italy, circa 1970s. Grainy finish along with high gloss accents in a beautiful chocolate brown and tan giving it great depth...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Fratelli Fanciullacci Italy Vase
Mid-Century Modern Fratelli Fanciullacci Italy Vase

Mid-Century Modern Fratelli Fanciullacci Italy Vase

By Fratelli Fanciullacci

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Stunning and vibrant, 30 cm high, vase with sgrafitto and hand-painted colored glossy pattern of houses. On the base is painted Italy and 4641. Fratelli Fanciullacci Pottery: during...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Marcello Fantoni Studio Vase
Marcello Fantoni Studio Vase

Marcello Fantoni Studio Vase

By Marcello Fantoni

Located in Chicago, IL

Fantoni Monumental vase, Italy, 1959. Glazed earthenware Glazed signature and date to underside: [Fantoni 1959].  

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Vintage Small Yellow Crystal Vase, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Vintage Small Yellow Crystal Vase, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Vintage Small Yellow Crystal Vase, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Vintage glass in very good condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. Absolutely beautiful and rare yellow crystal. Made in Poland. Only one unique piece. ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Crystal

Mid Century Medium Ceramic Leopard Decorative Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Mid Century Medium Ceramic Leopard Decorative Sculpture, Italy, 1960s

Mid Century Medium Ceramic Leopard Decorative Sculpture, Italy, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Italian ceramic, signatures, very good original very good vintage condition. No damages. Leopard was produced in 1960s in Italy.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique and Vintage Ceramics for Sale: Shop Figurines, Vases and Scandinavian Pottery on 1stDibs

Whether you’re adding an eye-catching mid-century modern glazed stoneware bowl to your dining table or grouping a collection of decorative plates by color for the shelving in your living room, decorating and entertaining with antique and vintage ceramics is a great way to introduce provocative pops of colors and textures to a space or family meals.

Ceramics, which includes pottery such as earthenware and stoneware, has had meaningful functional value in civilizations all over the world for thousands of years. When people began to populate permanent settlements during the Neolithic era, which saw the rapid growth of agriculture and farming, clay-based ceramics were fired in underground kilns and played a greater role as important containers for dry goods, water, art objects and more.

Today, if an Art Deco floor vase, adorned in bright polychrome glazed colors with flowers and geometric patterns, isn’t your speed, maybe minimalist ceramics can help you design a room that’s both timeless and of the moment. Mixing and matching can invite conversation and bring spirited contrasts to your outdoor dining area. The natural-world details enameled on an Art Nouveau vase might pair well with the sleek simplicity of a modern serving bowl, for example.

In your kitchen, your cabinets are likely filled with ceramic dinner plates. You’re probably serving daily meals on stoneware dishes or durable sets of porcelain or bone china, while decorative ceramic dishes may be on display in your dining room. Perhaps you’ve anchored a group of smaller pottery pieces on your mantelpiece with some taller vases and vessels, or a console table in your living room is home to an earthenware bowl with a decorative seasonal collection of leaves, greenery and acorns.

Regardless of your tastes, however, it’s possible that ceramics are already in use all over your home and outdoor space. If not, why? Whatever your needs may be, find a wide range of antique and vintage ceramics on 1stDibs.