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Antique French Green Glazed Ceramic Confit Jar, Circa 1850-1900
Antique French Green Glazed Ceramic Confit Jar, Circa 1850-1900

Antique French Green Glazed Ceramic Confit Jar, Circa 1850-1900

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful weathered confit jar with a gorgeous green glaze. With green glaze they are extremely rare. Confit jars were used primarily in the South of France for the preservation of m...

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

original "diamond" ceramic tiles by Gio Ponti for Joo Milano 1960s
original "diamond" ceramic tiles by Gio Ponti for Joo Milano 1960s

original "diamond" ceramic tiles by Gio Ponti for Joo Milano 1960s

By Gio Ponti

Located in taranto, IT

Wall panel composed of a very rare group of 6 ceramic tiles designed in 1960 by Gio Ponti for Joo Ceramiche Milano, "diamond" model, fire-red in white aluminum frame. The whole panel...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Aluminum

George Jones Majolica Iris & Water Lily Pitcher, English, ca. 1875
George Jones Majolica Iris & Water Lily Pitcher, English, ca. 1875

George Jones Majolica Iris & Water Lily Pitcher, English, ca. 1875

By George Jones

Located in Banner Elk, NC

A George Jones Majolica Pitcher with Relief-Molded Irises, Daffodils, and Water-Lilies, English, ca. 1875. The branch-form handle, top rim, and spout are banded in white and yellow g...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Ceramics

Materials

Majolica

French Pink Majolica Parakeets Plate Salins, circa 1890
French Pink Majolica Parakeets Plate Salins, circa 1890

French Pink Majolica Parakeets Plate Salins, circa 1890

By Salins

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica plate with two parakeets on a very rare pink background with oranges of Salins, circa 1890.  

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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Ceramics

Materials

Majolica

Mid Century Blue Vase with Frill, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Blue Vase with Frill, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Blue Vase with Frill, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Blue vase in amazing organic shape. Produced in 1960s. Glass in good condition. All defects shown on a pictures. The outer relief surface, the inner smooth. Thick glass vase. The ir...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass

Contemporary Organic Modern Moroccan Handmade Brown Ceramic Wall Lamp
Contemporary Organic Modern Moroccan Handmade Brown Ceramic Wall Lamp

Contemporary Organic Modern Moroccan Handmade Brown Ceramic Wall Lamp

Located in Marseille, FR

- Handbuilt terracotta ceramic wall light - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - made in the Moroccan Rif mountains by the potter Houda. - co-created by the potte...

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2010s Moroccan Organic Modern Ceramics

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

A George Jones Majolica Game Tureen with a Quail and Her Chicks, English, 1874
A George Jones Majolica Game Tureen with a Quail and Her Chicks, English, 1874

A George Jones Majolica Game Tureen with a Quail and Her Chicks, English, 1874

By George Jones

Located in Banner Elk, NC

A George Jones Majolica Game Tureen, the base with relief molded rabbits among ferns and grasses on both sides, with oak leaves, acorns, and ivy encircling all around the mossy branc...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Ceramics

Materials

Majolica

Glazed Art Nouveau Centerpiece Planter Jardinière, 1930s
Glazed Art Nouveau Centerpiece Planter Jardinière, 1930s

Glazed Art Nouveau Centerpiece Planter Jardinière, 1930s

Located in Verviers, BE

Brilliant handmade hand glazed Art Nouveau planter jardinière, 1930s Wonderful Art Nouveau period/ monumental ceramic planter jardinière, handmade and hand-glazed in brilliant blue ...

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1930s French Art Nouveau Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Majolica

Wedgwood Jasperware Green and White Vase English Neoclassical
Wedgwood Jasperware Green and White Vase English Neoclassical

Wedgwood Jasperware Green and White Vase English Neoclassical

By Wedgwood

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful 'sage' green and white English Wedgwood Jasperware matte stoneware vase in the Neoclassical style, England, 1973. Vase has Renaissance/Neoc...

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Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Mid-Century Silver Casket, Cigarette Case, or Jewelry Box, Italy, 1960s
Mid-Century Silver Casket, Cigarette Case, or Jewelry Box, Italy, 1960s

Mid-Century Silver Casket, Cigarette Case, or Jewelry Box, Italy, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Unique mid-century silver casket, cigarette case, or jewelry box. Very good original vintage condition. Only one unique piece. Produced in 1960s in Italy.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Metal

Country Style Pottery Dish Hand-Painted Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel Austria
Country Style Pottery Dish Hand-Painted Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel Austria

Country Style Pottery Dish Hand-Painted Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel Austria

By Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel

Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol

Large hands-free painted pottery dish in country style. Decorated with a handpainted green pomegranate decor in the center with butterflies and a hands-free painted garlande . The garlande can be ordered in different colors. Produced and handsfree painted in Austria in the typical and traditional Austrian country style. The shape of the dish is a very old traditional Austrian form. Used in farmhouses for hundreds of years. Perfect for salad, fruit or only as a decor object...

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2010s Austrian Country Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Chocolate Saucer
Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Chocolate Saucer

Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Chocolate Saucer

By Roger Capron

Located in Stratford, CT

White glaze called "engobe" is a unique coating used only in Vallauris (France). This piece was enameled in black, which suited the melted chocolate it was meant to contain. Roger C...

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20th Century French Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Vintage Orange and Black Murano Glass Vase, Italy, 2000s
Midcentury Vintage Orange and Black Murano Glass Vase, Italy, 2000s

Midcentury Vintage Orange and Black Murano Glass Vase, Italy, 2000s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful vase made from Murano glass in perfect condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. No jags, defects etc. Only one unique piece. Venetian glass...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Midcentury Vintage Yellow Murano Vase, Italy, 1960s
Midcentury Vintage Yellow Murano Vase, Italy, 1960s

Midcentury Vintage Yellow Murano Vase, Italy, 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. Murano glass.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Mid Century Vintage Blue and White Artistic Glass Vase, Europe, 1970s
Mid Century Vintage Blue and White Artistic Glass Vase, Europe, 1970s

Mid Century Vintage Blue and White Artistic Glass Vase, Europe, 1970s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

VASE “SCARF” Author: Decorative Glassworks "Makora", Krosno Year of creation: 2nd half 20th century Information: laminated glass, hand-formed, mass decoration with a crack motif. h...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Large ceramic pitcher by Roger Capron, France circa 1960
Large ceramic pitcher by Roger Capron, France circa 1960

Large ceramic pitcher by Roger Capron, France circa 1960

By Roger Capron

Located in GRENOBLE, FR

This superb ceramic pitcher, signed Roger Capron, embodies the elegance and unique craftsmanship of the Vallauris workshops. With its clean lines and imposing form, it exudes a stron...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Antique Mason's Ironstone Plates, Water Lily Pattern, Circa 1815
Pair of Antique Mason's Ironstone Plates, Water Lily Pattern, Circa 1815

Pair of Antique Mason's Ironstone Plates, Water Lily Pattern, Circa 1815

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

These are a very good PAIR of early Mason's Ironstone pottery Desert Plates or Dishes in the very decorative Water Lily pattern, produced by the Mason's factory at Lane Delph, Staffo...

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Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

Contemporary Organic Modern Moroccan Handmade Terracotta Ceramic Wall Lamp
Contemporary Organic Modern Moroccan Handmade Terracotta Ceramic Wall Lamp

Contemporary Organic Modern Moroccan Handmade Terracotta Ceramic Wall Lamp

Located in Marseille, FR

- Handbuilt terracotta ceramic wall light - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - made in the Moroccan Rif mountains by the potter Houda. - co-created by the potte...

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2010s African Organic Modern Ceramics

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Exquisite Vintage Persian Hand-Painted Ceramic Tile Wall Hanging - 19”x 19”x 1.5
Exquisite Vintage Persian Hand-Painted Ceramic Tile Wall Hanging - 19”x 19”x 1.5

Exquisite Vintage Persian Hand-Painted Ceramic Tile Wall Hanging - 19”x 19”x 1.5

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Immerse your space in the timeless beauty of the East with this stunning Persian ceramic tile wall hanging. This captivating piece, showcases nine individually hand-painted tiles m...

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Late 20th Century Asian Ceramics

Materials

Metal

Antique Germany Lidded Character Beer Stein Munich Child, E. Bohne Germany 1900s
Antique Germany Lidded Character Beer Stein Munich Child, E. Bohne Germany 1900s

Antique Germany Lidded Character Beer Stein Munich Child, E. Bohne Germany 1900s

By Bohne & Sohne

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A gorgeous Character Beer Stein - Munich Child. This character beer stein has been made in Germany circa 1900s by E. Bohne, Thuringia Germany. Absolutely gorgeous piece hand painted ...

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Early 1900s German Mid-Century Modern Antique Ceramics

Materials

Pewter

Violet Purple Glass Vase, 20th Century, Italy, 1960s
Violet Purple Glass Vase, 20th Century, Italy, 1960s

Violet Purple Glass Vase, 20th Century, Italy, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

A stunning purple small vase with geometric design, made by one of the many glass manufacturers based in the region of Empoli, Italy. Has "Made in Italy" embossed on the base. Would ...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass

Antique Antique Terracotta Incense Burner
Antique Antique Terracotta Incense Burner

Antique Antique Terracotta Incense Burner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique terracotta insensario, incense burner, with three legs. Older repair, stunning patina.

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19th Century Guatemalan Rustic Antique Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

18th C.  Wedgwood Tableware Creamware Pearlware Chestnut Basket Mared Pierced
18th C.  Wedgwood Tableware Creamware Pearlware Chestnut Basket Mared Pierced

18th C. Wedgwood Tableware Creamware Pearlware Chestnut Basket Mared Pierced

Pearlware Wedgwood Creamware pottery Orange or Chestnut basket ,cover and stand. Very wall decorated in a underglaze blue Mared design. The basket and stand impressed under base "we...

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1770s English Neoclassical Antique Ceramics

Materials

Creamware

Long ceramic bowl by Jaap Ravelli - 1960 - Netherlands - Scandinavian ceramics
Long ceramic bowl by Jaap Ravelli - 1960 - Netherlands - Scandinavian ceramics

Long ceramic bowl by Jaap Ravelli - 1960 - Netherlands - Scandinavian ceramics

By Ravelli

Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR

Long ceramic bowl by Jaap Ravelli - 1960 - Netherlands - Scandinavian ceramics This beautiful ceramic piece features two textures: a smooth, high-gloss glaze on the inside, and a ro...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

Mingei Movement Bowl Made in Japan for Gumps
Mingei Movement Bowl Made in Japan for Gumps

Mingei Movement Bowl Made in Japan for Gumps

Located in Ross, CA

Large Japanese folk art bowl made in Japan for Gumps around the 1980's.

Category

1980s Japanese Arts and Crafts Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Greek Black-Figure Style Orange Terracotta Wall Plate with Classical Motif
Large Greek Black-Figure Style Orange Terracotta Wall Plate with Classical Motif

Large Greek Black-Figure Style Orange Terracotta Wall Plate with Classical Motif

Located in Grythyttan, SE

This impressive 32 cm vintage Greek terracotta decorative wall plate beautifully captures the elegance of Classical Antiquity with a striking black-figure style motif depicting a tra...

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1970s Greek Classical Greek Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Midcentury Vintage Small Red Decorative Glass Vase, Europe, 1960s
Midcentury Vintage Small Red Decorative Glass Vase, Europe, 1960s

Midcentury Vintage Small Red Decorative Glass 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. No jags, defects etc. Only one unique piece.

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass

Richly decorated castle punch bowl, Marzi & Remy, dwarf bacchus 1930s, Germany
Richly decorated castle punch bowl, Marzi & Remy, dwarf bacchus 1930s, Germany

Richly decorated castle punch bowl, Marzi & Remy, dwarf bacchus 1930s, Germany

By Marzi & Remy

Located in Wien, AT

This special object is a punch bowl made of stoneware in the 1930s by the well-known German manufacturer Marzi & Remy. This stoneware object boasts an exceptionally rich design, typ...

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1930s German Neoclassical Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Rare Majolica Rooster Jardinière Delphin Massier, circa 1890
Rare Majolica Rooster Jardinière Delphin Massier, circa 1890

Rare Majolica Rooster Jardinière Delphin Massier, circa 1890

By Delphin Massier

Located in Austin, TX

Rare Majolica rooster jardinière signed Delphin Massier, circa 1890. Country, Rustic style. Beautiful colors. Reference / A similar example of this piece page 93 "Barbotines de la Co...

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1890s French Country Antique Ceramics

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic

Contemporary Organic Modern Moroccan Handmade Terracotta Ceramic Wall Lamp
Contemporary Organic Modern Moroccan Handmade Terracotta Ceramic Wall Lamp

Contemporary Organic Modern Moroccan Handmade Terracotta Ceramic Wall Lamp

Located in Marseille, FR

- Handbuilt terracotta ceramic wall light - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - made in the Moroccan Rif mountains by the potter Houda. - co-created by the potte...

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2010s Moroccan Organic Modern Ceramics

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Jean Lurçat Vessel, France 1950's
Jean Lurçat Vessel, France 1950's

Jean Lurçat Vessel, France 1950's

By Jean Lurçat

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional & Large Lurçat Charger for Sant Vicens with Rascasse and leaves motif, numbered 39/50. Produced after one of the artist's drawings by the San Vicens ceramic studios in Pe...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Small Mid Century Empoli Vase for Candy or Jewelry Box, Italy, 1960s
Small Mid Century Empoli Vase for Candy or Jewelry Box, Italy, 1960s

Small Mid Century Empoli Vase for Candy or Jewelry Box, Italy, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Unique Empoli vase box for candies or jewelry box. Very good original vintage condition. Only one unique piece. Produced in 1960s in Italy.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Vase Gustavsberg Sgraffito Josef Ekberg, Sweden, 1922
Art Deco Vase Gustavsberg Sgraffito Josef Ekberg, Sweden, 1922

Art Deco Vase Gustavsberg Sgraffito Josef Ekberg, Sweden, 1922

By Gustavsberg, Josef Ekberg

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

Art Deco Sgraffito vase decorated with a floral motif, by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg. Sgraffito is a way of combining two layers into a pattern, the second layer is scraped of and ...

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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Signed Japanese Black Glaze Kutani Porcelain Vase by Mitsui Tamekichi III
Signed Japanese Black Glaze Kutani Porcelain Vase by Mitsui Tamekichi III

Signed Japanese Black Glaze Kutani Porcelain Vase by Mitsui Tamekichi III

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage Japanese Kutani porcelain vase. By Mitsui Tamekichi the 3rd (?????3?). Born Mitsui Eiichi in 1935. He met his wife while apprenticing under Kutani master Torijo...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Stoneware Jug by Bode Willumsen from his Own Workshop, 1930s
Art Deco Stoneware Jug by Bode Willumsen from his Own Workshop, 1930s

Art Deco Stoneware Jug by Bode Willumsen from his Own Workshop, 1930s

By Bode Willumsen

Located in Odense, DK

A rare and sculptural stoneware jug from Bode Willumsen's own workshop, dating to the 1930s. The organically modeled form is complemented by a distinctive arched handle adorned with ...

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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Chinese Porcelain Bowl hand painted polychrome lady figures, Qianlong Ca. 1760
Chinese Porcelain Bowl hand painted polychrome lady figures, Qianlong Ca. 1760

Chinese Porcelain Bowl hand painted polychrome lady figures, Qianlong Ca. 1760

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a fine octagonal shaped Chinese bowl or deep plate from the mid 18th century, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period, 1736-1795 in very good condition. It is beautifully hand-decorat...

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Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage 1950’s Franciscan Ivy Pattern Dinnerware
Vintage 1950’s Franciscan Ivy Pattern Dinnerware

Vintage 1950’s Franciscan Ivy Pattern Dinnerware

By Franciscan China 1

Located in New Orleans, LA

This is a set of four luncheon plates, 9.5”, five cups and saucers, 6.25”, and three bread and butter plates, 6.5”. Created in California by Franciscan. This set is called "Ivy". wit...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Contemporary Organic Modern Moroccan Handmade White Ceramic Wall Lamp
Contemporary Organic Modern Moroccan Handmade White Ceramic Wall Lamp

Contemporary Organic Modern Moroccan Handmade White Ceramic Wall Lamp

Located in Marseille, FR

- Handbuilt terracotta ceramic wall light - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - made in the Moroccan Rif mountains by the potter Houda. - co-created by the potte...

Category

2010s Moroccan Organic Modern Ceramics

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Picart Le Doux Vide Poche, France 1950's
Picart Le Doux Vide Poche, France 1950's

Picart Le Doux Vide Poche, France 1950's

By Jean Picart Le Doux

Located in New York, NY

Dual Birds Yellow Footed Vide Poche This item come from the archive of San Vicens, Perpignan and have not been offered since the the mid 60s. They owe their vibrant colors to having...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Spanish Azulejo Tile Arista y Cuenca - Toledo 16th century
Spanish Azulejo Tile Arista y Cuenca - Toledo 16th century

Spanish Azulejo Tile Arista y Cuenca - Toledo 16th century

By Estadio of Spain

Located in DELFT, NL

Early Arista y cuenca tile fragment made in Toledo. Tile decorated in renaissance with stylized flowers was probably made between 1550 and 1575. Losses and wear.

Category

16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Pablo Picasso, Visage noir (Black Face Pitcher), Madoura, 1953
Pablo Picasso, Visage noir (Black Face Pitcher), Madoura, 1953

Pablo Picasso, Visage noir (Black Face Pitcher), Madoura, 1953

By Pablo Picasso

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pablo Picasso, Visage noir (Black Face Pitcher), Madoura, 1953 Ramié 191 Edition of 300 Vallauris, France Earthenware pitcher painted in black on white glaze Dimensions: 5.5 in. H ×...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

François Gueneau Stoneware Ceramic 20th Century Vase, circa 1970, Signed
François Gueneau Stoneware Ceramic 20th Century Vase, circa 1970, Signed

François Gueneau Stoneware Ceramic 20th Century Vase, circa 1970, Signed

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

François Gueneau 20th century design stoneware ceramic vase by Frnaçois Gueneau Signed at the base Measures: Height 14 cm Large 16 cm.

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

French Majolica Bird & Berries Plate c. 1890's
French Majolica Bird & Berries Plate c. 1890's

French Majolica Bird & Berries Plate c. 1890's

Located in Ross, CA

19th Century French majolica plate with birds and fruit.

Category

1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Italian Faience Pitcher
19th Century Italian Faience Pitcher

19th Century Italian Faience Pitcher

Located in Austin, TX

19th century Italian faience pitcher decorated with bird on a fence and a tree on the other side.

Category

1850s Italian Country Antique Ceramics

Materials

Faience

French 19th Century Jaspé Ware Pitcher, Marbled Glaze, Antique Decor
French 19th Century Jaspé Ware Pitcher, Marbled Glaze, Antique Decor

French 19th Century Jaspé Ware Pitcher, Marbled Glaze, Antique Decor

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This 19th century jaspé ware French pitcher from the region of Savoie makes an exciting vase or stand alone decor item for the psychedelic swirls in autumnal colors wrapping the cyli...

Category

19th Century French Other Antique Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

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.