Earthenware Furniture

This striking pair of vintage earthenware vessels offers a bold splash of color and organic texture to any sophisticated interior. Handcrafted with a robust ceramic form, each piece ...

Exclusive pair of side tables with white Statuary marble top, mirror finish steel legs and embellished with 20 blue and white glazed ceramic tiles. The majolica elements are hand cra...

This unusual English creamware shell-shaped dish packs a visual punch. The rich yellow ground is hand-painted with brown flowers, scrolling stems, an...

A beige and brown-glazed incised earthenware vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.

Large French Majolica cicada wall pocket from Provence. Height / 9 inches.

The older brother of Clément Massier, Delphin Honoré Massier had inherited his share of the family ceramics business upon the death of their father Jacques in 1871, establishing the ...

18th century Delftware plate with polychrome decoration of a central cartouche depicting a landscape with a castle and ships. unmarked but of amazing beauty. Good quality of pain...

Eye-catching Majolica glazed ceramic trompe l'oeil black small wall plate attributed to Vallauris. France, 1960s. This plate has a black background a...

Amusing pair of Victorian Majolica pickles pitchers signed dated with the English mark June 7th 1871.

French Majolica Faience Trompe L'oeil Eggplant Platter Circa 1900.

One of two colorful 100 year old Belgian Art Nouveau delft faience knobble vase by Charles Catteau's Boch Fréres Keramis at La Louviére, Belgium in the 1920s. Hand painted flowers, l...

Set of 5 adorable earthenware piggies. Hand crafted depicting happy countenance. These cute pieces can be used as paperweights and tea pets.

Unusual 19th century majolica asparagus plates with large green cabbages leaves on a yellow background (usually on blue background), very colorful plates...

This tall, antique "Aiguiere" (ewer) was sculpted in Rouen, France, circa 1860. This delicate, ornate ceramic pitcher has one large handle, a sloped spout, four feet and an elegant s...

Maiolica sugar bowl Antonio Ferretti Manufacture Lodi, Circa 1770-1780 Maiolica polychrome decorated “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire). It measures 3.54 x 4.52 x 3.54 in (9 x 11,5 x 9 cm) Weight: 0.394 lb (0.179 kg) State of conservation: small and slight chips on the edges. The small sugar bowl has a swollen and ribbed body resting on a flat base. The cap-shaped lid follows the rib of the container and is topped with a small knob in the shape of a two-colored fruit. The sugar bowl is painted “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire) with the characteristic floral motif of bunches and isolated semis. An example which closely corresponds to this one is kept at the Civic Museum in Lodi (G. Gregorietti, Maioliche di Lodi, Milano e Pavia, Catalogo della Mostra, Milano, 1964 n. 137). This decorative style represented a strong point of the Lodi factory, which established itself thanks to the vivid nature of the colors made possible by the introduction of a new technique perfected by Paul Hannong in Strasbourg and later introduced by Antonio Ferretti to Italy. The production process, called “piccolo fuoco” (third fire), allowed the use of a greater number of colors than in the past; in particular, the purple of Cassius, a red made from gold chloride, was introduced. Its use allowed for many more tones and shades, from pink to purple. The Ferretti family started their maiolica manufacturing business in Lodi in 1725. The forefather Simpliciano started the business by purchasing an ancient furnace in 1725 and, indeed, we have evidence of the full activity of the furnaces starting from April of the same year (Novasconi-Ferrari-Corvi, 1964, p. 26 n. 4). Simpliciano started a production of excellence also thanks to the ownership of clay quarries in Stradella, not far from Pavia. The production was so successful that in 1726 a decree of the Turin Chamber came to prohibit the importation of foreign ceramics, especially from Lodi, to protect internal production (G. Lise, La ceramica a Lodi, Lodi 1981, p. 59). In its initial stages, the manufacture produced maolicas painted with the “a gran fuoco” (double fire) technique, often in turquoise monochrome, with ornamentation derived from compositional modules in vogue in Rouen in France. This was also thanks to the collaboration of painters like Giorgio Giacinto Rossetti, who placed his name on the best specimens next to the initials of the factory. In 1748 Simpliciano made his will (Gelmini, 1995, p. 30) appointing his son Giuseppe Antonio (known as Antonio) as universal heir. After 1750, when Simpliciano passed away, Antonio was directly involved in the maiolica factory, increasing its fortunes and achieving a reputation on a European level. Particularly important was the aforementioned introduction in 1760 of the innovative “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire) processing, which, expanding the ornamental repertoire with Saxon-inspired floral themes, was able to commercially compete with the German porcelains that had one of its most renowned offerings in the naturalistic Deutsche Blumen. Antonio Ferretti understood and promoted this technique and this decoration, proposing it in a fresher and more corrective version, less linked to botanical tables, both with or without contour lines, as well as in purple or green monochrome. After efforts to introduce more industrial production techniques to the sector succeeded, even the Ferretti manufacture, in the last decade of the eighteenth century, started heading towards decline despite its attempts to adapt production to neoclassical tastes. In 1796 the Napoleonic battle for the conquest of the Lodi bridge over the Adda definitively compromised the furnaces. Production resumed, albeit in a rather stunted manner, until Antonio's death on 29 December 1810. (M. L. Gelmini, pp. 28-30, 38, 43 sgg., 130-136 (for Simpliciano); pp. 31 sgg., 45-47, 142-192 (for Antonio). Bibliography G. Gregorietti, Maioliche di Lodi Milano e Pavia Catalogo della Mostra, Milano, 1964 n. 137; C. Baroni, Storia delle ceramiche nel Lodigiano, in Archivio storico per la città e i comuni del circondario e della diocesi di Lodi, XXXIV (1915), pp. 118, 124, 142; XXXV (1916), pp. 5-8; C. Baroni, La maiolica antica di Lodi, in Archivio storico lombardo, LVIII (1931), pp. 453-455; L. Ciboldi, La maiolica lodigiana, in Archivio storico lodigiano, LXXX (1953), pp. 25 sgg.; S. Levy, Maioliche settecentesche lombarde e venete, Milano 1962, pp. 17 sgg.; A. Novasconi - S. Ferrari - S. Corvi, La ceramica lodigiana, Lodi 1964, ad Indicem; Maioliche di Lodi, Milano e Pavia (catal.), Milano 1964, p. 17; O. Ferrari - G. Scavizzi, Maioliche italiane del Seicento e del Settecento, Milano 1965, pp. 26 sgg.; G. C. Sciolla, Lodi. Museo civico, Bologna 1977, pp. 69-85 passim; G. Lise, La ceramica a Lodi, Lodi 1981; M. Vitali, in Storia dell'arte ceramica...

Queen Marie-Antoinette appointed Saint-Clément as a Royal Supplier for her Petit Trianon at Versailles. Here is an 18th-century Saint-Clément hand-painted creamware...

Portmeirion England, set of 4 dinner plates. Set of 4 large faience dinner plates by Portmeirion, decorated in “The Botanic Garden” series with a botanical motif and the characterist...

French Majolica dog wall pocket signed Delphin Massier. Height / 7.3 inches. The Massier are known for the quality of their unique enamels and paintings. The Massier family produced ...

Whimsical 19th century earthenware lidded pitcher with an eccentric composition of frogs, bugs and lizards on a grassy background, all under glaze. Stamped M. Mafra on the bottom.

French Art Deco Compote Or Bowl By Longwy. Stunning French Art Deco Footed Bowl By Émaux de Longwy with a floral perimeter and crackle finish. Our lovely French Art Deco decorative ...

Porceleyne Fles Delft cloisonné tile with the coat of arms of Hengelo A decorative earthenware tile with cloisonné in relief Hengelo is a City in the ...

A majolica glazed leaf form dessert tray from Samuel Alcock & Co, Burslem, Staffordshire, England, circa 1850. A central strawberry leaf on a shaped tray with a vine border, and sho...

A white glazed French Faience “Cache Pot” with handles, circa 1870.

Schiller Majolica vase which features a peacock seated on a pedestal. Coloration: Blue, green, yellow, are predominant. The piece bears maker's marks for ...

French Faience Quimper Candelstick Circa 1950.

Majolica Shell Dish Keller & Guerin Saint Clement Circa 1900. Decorated with a flower.  

Colorful Majolica double vase with two parrots, the vase are decorated with painted pink flowers signed Delphin Massier, circa 1890.  

Rare early 18th century Dutch Delftware plate with Kakiemon-style quail decoration in vibrant iron-red, cobalt blue, and soft green This plate reflects the Dutch fascination with Jap...

A green-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.

French Pottery Majolica Rabbit Pate Tureen circa 1950.

A Savona alzatina or crespina, dish on stand, with blue decor. On the front a heraldic coat of arms with a lion adorned with crown and putto. In the background elaborate architecture...

Holdcroft Majolica asparagus drainer which features asparagus tips bound together, sat on a rectangular tray. The tray with floral handles. Colorati...

"NEMO" Service set for 12 persons in hand-painted majolica. Original NEMO set, designed by the french artist Aude Clément and produced by Au Bain Marie,...

Majolica plate signed Choisy le roi, circa 1890. Decorated with leaves, ferns, pink flowers and Greek border. Very rare colors.

Floral Elegance: A Vibrant Antique Bristol Pearlware Toothbrush Box Early 19th Century This highly unusual and remarkably preserved Bristol pearlware covered box offers a fascinatin...

Contemporary ceramic vase in white, adorned with 19 ceramic spheres plated in 24-karat gold. The body of the vase features a matte finish that enhances its unique shape, giving the i...

A fine Belgian large figurative swan planter or vase featuring an elegantly modeled swan in white with hand painted accents.

A scarce set of eight Porte Couteau, or knife rests, each signed HB Quimper, Grande Maison, de la Hubaudière or the HB factory. “H” for Hubaudière, the f...

For your consideration is this fine pair of 1980s hand-glazed ceramic lamps by Casual Lamps of California. The ceramic bases are in great condition and f...

Classical Elegance: A Set of Four Spode ‘Greek Pattern’ Openwork Dessert Plates Staffordshire, England, Early 19th Century This exquisite set of four dessert plates represents the h...

Rare set of a pitcher and 6 glasses or cups was created in characteristic Belgian Art Nouveau style with the use of warm, earthy tones and varied glaze finish on lightly textured sh...

Antique French Faience Saltcellar clog Henriot Quimper, circa 1930.

Blue Delft blue and white plate with a rare geometric decoration of a central 6 lobbed star. Condition: some usual wear, minor chipping to the rim. Unmarked, mid half 18th century

Handmade stoneware table lectern manufactured at the workshop of Apparatu in Barcelona. Different clay bodys are mixed with natural fibers like corn, str...

Mid 18th century Blue Delftware plate with central decoration of a flower baskets, surrounded by 5 cartouches with similar decoration. Marked 'D' for Jan Teunis Dextra, owner of De...

1/1 Hand-Embroidered Silver Thread Tapestry. Unique Rubelli bespoke fabric Masterpiece. Large-Scale Silver Embroidery Wall Art. Museum-Grade Final...

Decorate a kitchen wall, breakfast room, or dining area with this vibrant antique Barbotine faience wall plate. Crafted in France circa 1880 by the Longchamp factory, the sculptural ...

 English Pearlware Blue and White Six-Compartment Tray, Angry Lion Pattern Circa 1815–20 This unusual pearlware tray offers six chances to admire one of the great rarities of Engli...

A fine pair of antique 18th century English or Irish Delft pottery plates. With Chinoiserie decoration in blue underglaze decoration throughout including ...

Mid 18th century Blue Delftware platter with Daniel Marot style decoration of a shield amidst flowers and foliage scrolls within a decagon. Beautiful border decoration in rich blue ...

Lake George, State of New York Platter by Enoch Wood and Sons, circa 1830. This handsome deep blue Staffordshire platter is made of white e...

A pretty plate with floral decorations. Good condition.

2 Dutch Delft blue and White tiles Depicting figures in a landscape Origin Netherland second half 17th century Condition: Good not glued Delftware or Delft pottery is also known as ...

A remarkable 19th century large Majolica asparagus complete server composed with a turquoise platter decorated with asparagus and strawberries and a ...

Elegant majolica pitcher dating from the early 20th century, Art Nouveau period, manufactured by the Onnaing factory. This charming glazed earthenware piece features a beautifully m...

This elegant pair of Wedgwood creamware baskets and stands has arcaded openwork along the borders. The pair was made at the Wedgwood Etruria factory in Stoke-on-Trent in Staffordshir...

Playful Italian pottery cat figurine features crouching white cat with half-closed eyes, getting ready to pounce on a dragonfly flying over cat's shoulder. Elegantly sculpted ceramic...

19th Century Green Majolica Mallard Duck Plate Hippolyte Boulenger Choisy le Roi, circa 1890. The manufacture of Choisy le Roi was one of the most important manufacture at the end of...

French Chinoiserie Faience vase. Purple, blue, green and yellow baluster vase with gilding and diapering in the chinoiserie style with bugs and butt...

A large vintage serving platter featuring the Wild Turkey, Native American brown and white transfer-ware pattern by the celebrated English pottery firm, Johnson Brothers. With aut...