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Material: Majolica
19th Century Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp
19th Century Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp

19th Century Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp

By Longchamp

Located in Austin, TX

Green Majolica oyster plate, six white wells on a green basket weave, circa 1890 signed Longchamp.

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1890s French French Provincial Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Mid-Century French Majolica Dodo Tureen Michel Caugant
Mid-Century French Majolica Dodo Tureen Michel Caugant

Mid-Century French Majolica Dodo Tureen Michel Caugant

By Michel Caugant

Located in Austin, TX

Mid-Century French Majolica Dodo Tureen Michel Caugant. The dodo (Raphus cucullatus) is an extinct flightless bird that was endemic to Mauritius, an island east of Madagascar in the ...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery

19th Century French Majolica Flowers Jardinière
19th Century French Majolica Flowers Jardinière

19th Century French Majolica Flowers Jardinière

By Onnaing

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century French Majolica Flowers Jardinière. This jardinière is inspired by the Art Nouveau and the Naturalism movement of the end of 19th Century.

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1880s French Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Small Majolica Water Lily Pond Plate Wasmuel, circa 1890
Small Majolica Water Lily Pond Plate Wasmuel, circa 1890

Small Majolica Water Lily Pond Plate Wasmuel, circa 1890

By Wasmuel Majolica

Located in Austin, TX

Small Majolica water lily pond plate Wasmuel, circa 1890.6 inches diameter , 8 plates available.  

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1890s Belgian Victorian Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Antique French Fives Lille Majolica Pink Butterfly Wall Pocket, Circa 1900
Antique French Fives Lille Majolica Pink Butterfly Wall Pocket, Circa 1900

Antique French Fives Lille Majolica Pink Butterfly Wall Pocket, Circa 1900

By Fives-Lille

Located in Pearland, TX

A charming antique French Fives Lille majolica butterfly wall pocket, circa 1900. It displays beautifully with fluttering pink wings and gilt details. A stunning wall accent for any ...

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Early 1900s French Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica

French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900

French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900

By Orchies

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1900.

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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

French Majolica Oyster Aqua Turquoise Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1900
French Majolica Oyster Aqua Turquoise Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1900

French Majolica Oyster Aqua Turquoise Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1900

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

French aqua turquoise Majolica oyster plate signed Sarreguemines Majolica, circa 1900. 6 shells and space for the lemon on the center.

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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

5 Light Italian Gilt, Ceramic Rose Flower Tole Chandelier Hollywood Regency 1940
5 Light Italian Gilt, Ceramic Rose Flower Tole Chandelier Hollywood Regency 1940

5 Light Italian Gilt, Ceramic Rose Flower Tole Chandelier Hollywood Regency 1940

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Add a touch of Italian opulence to your home with this charming chandelier! Perfect flowers, made of Majolica, to enhance any chic or eclectic home. We'd love to see it hanging in an...

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1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Majolica Furniture

Materials

Metal

20th Century Art Nouveau Majolica Vase by Gerbing & Stephan, AT ca. 1910
20th Century Art Nouveau Majolica Vase by Gerbing & Stephan, AT ca. 1910

20th Century Art Nouveau Majolica Vase by Gerbing & Stephan, AT ca. 1910

By Gerbing & Stephan

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Remarkable, rare Art Nouveau majolica vase by the world famous manufactory of Gerbing & Stephan from the early period in Austria around 1910. The beautiful shaped grey blue color...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900

French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900

By Orchies

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1900.

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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Antique French Onnaing Majolica Pumpkin Cachepot Jardiniere Planter, circa 1880
Antique French Onnaing Majolica Pumpkin Cachepot Jardiniere Planter, circa 1880

Antique French Onnaing Majolica Pumpkin Cachepot Jardiniere Planter, circa 1880

By Onnaing

Located in Pearland, TX

A gorgeous antique French Onnaing majolica pumpkin cachepot / jardiniere / planter, circa 1880. Maker's mark on reverse. This fine jardiniere is a nice large size decorated with vibr...

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Portuguese Majolica Palissy Pears Platter Circa 1930
Portuguese Majolica Palissy Pears Platter Circa 1930

Portuguese Majolica Palissy Pears Platter Circa 1930

Located in Austin, TX

Portuguese Majolica pears platter signed , circa 1930.

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1930s Portuguese Country Vintage Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Small Art Nouveau Vase, N.S.A. Brantjes & Co, Purmerend, Model 1100, Decor A
Small Art Nouveau Vase, N.S.A. Brantjes & Co, Purmerend, Model 1100, Decor A

Small Art Nouveau Vase, N.S.A. Brantjes & Co, Purmerend, Model 1100, Decor A

By Wed. N.S.A. Brantjes & Co.

Located in MAASTRICHT, LI

A rare small Art Nouveau vase produced by N.S.A. Brantjes & Co. in Purmerend, the Netherlands, between 1895 and 1904. This model, No. 1100, features the sought-after Decor A, charact...

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1890s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Earthenware, Faience, Majolica

Antique Onnaing Majolica Love Birds Parakeets Jardiniere Cachepot, Circa 1880
Antique Onnaing Majolica Love Birds Parakeets Jardiniere Cachepot, Circa 1880

Antique Onnaing Majolica Love Birds Parakeets Jardiniere Cachepot, Circa 1880

By Onnaing

Located in Pearland, TX

A gorgeous antique French Onnaing majolica barbotine love birds parakeets cachepot / jardiniere / planter, circa 1880. Maker's mark on reverse. This fine jardiniere is a nice large s...

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Set of 12 Majolica Oyster Plates with Matching Server, 19th Century
Set of 12 Majolica Oyster Plates with Matching Server, 19th Century

Set of 12 Majolica Oyster Plates with Matching Server, 19th Century

By Longchamp

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This striking set comprises twelve majolica oyster plates and one large matching serving platter, beautifully crafted in the style of Longchamp, France. Each plate features a vivid g...

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19th Century French Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Faience, Ceramic, Majolica

Vallauris Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl, Oxblood Faience, France, 1950s
Vallauris Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl, Oxblood Faience, France, 1950s

Vallauris Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl, Oxblood Faience, France, 1950s

By Vallauris

Located in Valencia, VC

Large Vallauris Hand-Made Faience Ceramic Centerpiece, France, 1950s An absolutely stunning large ceramic fruit bowl or centerpiece, featuring an intricate sculptural body in rich o...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

French Majolica Pink Lily Wall Pocket Mont-Chevalier Castel Circa 1900
French Majolica Pink Lily Wall Pocket Mont-Chevalier Castel Circa 1900

French Majolica Pink Lily Wall Pocket Mont-Chevalier Castel Circa 1900

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica Pink Lily Wall Pocket Mont-Chevalier Castel Cannes Circa 1900.

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

French Majolica Oyster Platter Orchies, circa 1900
French Majolica Oyster Platter Orchies, circa 1900

French Majolica Oyster Platter Orchies, circa 1900

By Orchies

Located in Austin, TX

Large French majolica oyster platter with handle Orchies, circa 1900.

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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Majolica Brown Rabbit Tureen Caugant
Majolica Brown Rabbit Tureen Caugant

Majolica Brown Rabbit Tureen Caugant

By Michel Caugant

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica rabbit tureen signed Caugant, circa 1940.

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1950s French Country Vintage Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Small French Majolica Swan Jardiniere Circa 1890
Small French Majolica Swan Jardiniere Circa 1890

Small French Majolica Swan Jardiniere Circa 1890

Located in Austin, TX

Small French Majolica Swan Jardiniere Circa 1890. Height / 4 inches. Lenght / 5.2 by 2.5 inches.

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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic

French Majolica Oyster Plate Salins, circa 1890
French Majolica Oyster Plate Salins, circa 1890

French Majolica Oyster Plate Salins, circa 1890

By Salins

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica oyster plate with seaweeds Salins (East of France) circa 1890.  

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1890s French Victorian Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Art Nouveau Faience Handled Vase with Drip Glaze, Belgium
Art Nouveau Faience Handled Vase with Drip Glaze, Belgium

Art Nouveau Faience Handled Vase with Drip Glaze, Belgium

By Thulin, Wasmuel Majolica, Denbac

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Striking large ceramic vase features the organic, rounded shape with 3 curved, free-flowing decorative handles. It is decorated in characteristic Belgian Art Nouveau style with the u...

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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery

Large Handled 19th Century French Majolica Flowers Vase
Large Handled 19th Century French Majolica Flowers Vase

Large Handled 19th Century French Majolica Flowers Vase

Located in Austin, TX

Large 19th Century French Majolica Flowers Vase, Impressionist period and style. 22 inches Height.  

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1880s French Country Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Pair of Majolica Flowers & Leaves Cache Pots Luneville Circa 1890
Pair of Majolica Flowers & Leaves Cache Pots Luneville Circa 1890

Pair of Majolica Flowers & Leaves Cache Pots Luneville Circa 1890

Located in Austin, TX

Pair of Majolica Flowers & Leaves signed Luneville Cache Pots Circa 1890, H / 7 inches , D / 9 inches by 7 inches.

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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Austrian Ugly Devil Face Jug Pitcher, Vintage Austria Earthenware Folk Art
Austrian Ugly Devil Face Jug Pitcher, Vintage Austria Earthenware Folk Art

Austrian Ugly Devil Face Jug Pitcher, Vintage Austria Earthenware Folk Art

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Decorate a shelf or kitchen counter with this elegant and characterful antique jug or pitcher. Created by an artisan in Carinthia, Austria, this distinctive piece features a sculptur...

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20th Century Austrian Folk Art Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Large 19th Century Majolica Lemons Wall Platter
Large 19th Century Majolica Lemons Wall Platter

Large 19th Century Majolica Lemons Wall Platter

Located in Austin, TX

Large 19th Century Majolica Lemons Wall Platter from the South of France. Diameter / 13.3 inches.  

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1890s Finnish Rustic Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Antique Blue Art Nouveau Vase Rococo Style 38cm
Antique Blue Art Nouveau Vase Rococo Style 38cm

Antique Blue Art Nouveau Vase Rococo Style 38cm

By Gustave De Bruyn

Located in Poperinge, BE

Ceramic vase made of majolica earthenware, elaborately decorated with a typical Art Nouveau design, featuring leaves, stems, and curves inspired by the rocaille or rococo style, circ...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica

Midcentury Ceramic Fish Plates Wall Composition / Wall Decoration
Midcentury Ceramic Fish Plates Wall Composition / Wall Decoration

Midcentury Ceramic Fish Plates Wall Composition / Wall Decoration

Set of Midcentury multi color fish Plates and Platters as Wall Decoration A funny collection of eleven european glazed ceramic, porcelain and...

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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain, Terracotta

19th Century Majolica Aqua Shell Oyster Platter Sarreguemines
19th Century Majolica Aqua Shell Oyster Platter Sarreguemines

19th Century Majolica Aqua Shell Oyster Platter Sarreguemines

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

Oversize 19th Century Majolica turquoise aqua oyster platter signed Sarreguemines. The platter have 12 shells between rope pattern and seaweeds.  

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1890s French Victorian Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Majolica Frog with Mandolin Delphin Massier, circa 1900
Majolica Frog with Mandolin Delphin Massier, circa 1900

Majolica Frog with Mandolin Delphin Massier, circa 1900

By Delphin Massier

Located in Austin, TX

Art Nouveau Majolica frog who playing mandolin signed Delphin Massier circa 1900. The Massier are known for the quality of their unique enamels and paintings.

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Pink Cabbage Glazed Ceramic Small Tureen or Bowl, Portugal, 1960s
Pink Cabbage Glazed Ceramic Small Tureen or Bowl, Portugal, 1960s

Pink Cabbage Glazed Ceramic Small Tureen or Bowl, Portugal, 1960s

By Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro

Located in Barcelona, ES

A lovely hand painted Majolica ceramic pink cabbage small tureen, sugar bowl or sauceboat with lid. Manufactured by Bordallo Pinheiro. Portugal, 1960s This eye-catching small cabbage tureen...

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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica, Pottery, Ceramic

Vintage Animal Figure Figural Group Italian Ceramic XL Roosters Porcelain
Vintage Animal Figure Figural Group Italian Ceramic XL Roosters Porcelain

Vintage Animal Figure Figural Group Italian Ceramic XL Roosters Porcelain

By Guido Cacciapuoti, Giuseppe Armani, Capodimonte

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

Art Deco mid Century Italian porcelain 2 roosters on a tree trunk Material: Porcelain, Ceramic, Tin glazed Design: In the manner of Cacciapuoti Origin: Italy, first half 20th century...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain

Large French Majolica Bulldog Wall Platter Circa 1890
Large French Majolica Bulldog Wall Platter Circa 1890

Large French Majolica Bulldog Wall Platter Circa 1890

Located in Austin, TX

Large French Majolica Bulldog Wall Platter Circa 1890. Diameter / 11.3 inches.

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1890s French Rustic Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic

Antique French Majolica Barbotine Jardinière Hunt Stag Onnaing Cache Pot Planter
Antique French Majolica Barbotine Jardinière Hunt Stag Onnaing Cache Pot Planter

Antique French Majolica Barbotine Jardinière Hunt Stag Onnaing Cache Pot Planter

By Onnaing

Located in Shreveport, LA

Antique French Majolica Barbotine Jardinière Hunt Stag Onnaing Cache Pot Planter. Direct from France, a gorgeous 19th century antique French majolica jardinière or cache pot! The ca...

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica

19th Century Majolica Pink and Blue Oyster Plate Gien
19th Century Majolica Pink and Blue Oyster Plate Gien

19th Century Majolica Pink and Blue Oyster Plate Gien

By Gien

Located in Austin, TX

Rare 19th century Majolica oyster plate with pastels colors, shells and seaweeds signed Gien.  

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1890s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

19th Century Majolica Palissy Fishs Heads Oyster Plate
19th Century Majolica Palissy Fishs Heads Oyster Plate

19th Century Majolica Palissy Fishs Heads Oyster Plate

By Thomas Victor Sergent

Located in Austin, TX

A very rare Palissy oyster plate or platter who represents twelve fish heads shells, circa 1880. Attribution to the School of Paris, a French group of ceramists inspired by Bernard P...

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1880s French Renaissance Revival Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic

Vallauris Yellow White Brown Ceramic Fat Lava Round Bowl / Ashtray, 1950s
Vallauris Yellow White Brown Ceramic Fat Lava Round Bowl / Ashtray, 1950s

Vallauris Yellow White Brown Ceramic Fat Lava Round Bowl / Ashtray, 1950s

By Vallauris

Located in Barcelona, ES

French Mid-Century Vallauris ashtray / bowl in glazed ceramic. Beautiful fat lava glazed ceramic ashtray in yellow, amber, white and brown colors. Manufactured by Vallauris. France, ...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Pair of 19th Century Etruscan Majolica Leaf Plates
Pair of 19th Century Etruscan Majolica Leaf Plates

Pair of 19th Century Etruscan Majolica Leaf Plates

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Highly collectable glazed Majolica plate in greens, yellow and pink. Wonderful ceramic pieces to add to current collection or create new grouping with this fantastic set.

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19th Century English Rustic Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Art Nouveau Barbotine Majolica Vases Jardinière Set of 3
Art Nouveau Barbotine Majolica Vases Jardinière Set of 3

Art Nouveau Barbotine Majolica Vases Jardinière Set of 3

Located in Poperinge, BE

Rare set of three Art Nouveau objects consisting of two identical vases and a matching jardinière, made of barbotine or majolica earthenware, numbered 2054 on the bottom, France, cir...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica, Earthenware

French Art Nouveau Majolica Planter Jardiniere by Hector Guimard Barbotine
French Art Nouveau Majolica Planter Jardiniere by Hector Guimard Barbotine

French Art Nouveau Majolica Planter Jardiniere by Hector Guimard Barbotine

By Hector Guimard, Gustave De Bruyn

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

Hector Guimard was a renowned French architect and designer who is best known for his Art Nouveau style. He was born in Lyon in 1867 and later moved to Paris, where he became a promi...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

19th Century Majolica Pink and Blue Oyster Plate Gien
19th Century Majolica Pink and Blue Oyster Plate Gien

19th Century Majolica Pink and Blue Oyster Plate Gien

By Gien

Located in Austin, TX

Rare 19th century Majolica oyster plate with pastels colors, shells and seaweeds signed Gien.

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1890s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic

French Majolica Parrots & Bamboo Plate Salins, circa 1890
French Majolica Parrots & Bamboo Plate Salins, circa 1890

French Majolica Parrots & Bamboo Plate Salins, circa 1890

By Salins

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica Parrots & Bamboo Plate signed Salins, circa 1890.    

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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Majolica Glazed Ceramic Oranges Pitcher / Jug, Spain, 1960s
Majolica Glazed Ceramic Oranges Pitcher / Jug, Spain, 1960s

Majolica Glazed Ceramic Oranges Pitcher / Jug, Spain, 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching realistic Majolica oranges jug / pitcher in orange and green glazed ceramic, Spain, 1950s-1960s. Hand-painted Manises ceramic decorative jug in the shape of a bunch of ...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

I.C.S. Majolica Plaque Mother and Child, Madonna, Italy 1927-1940
I.C.S. Majolica Plaque Mother and Child, Madonna, Italy 1927-1940

I.C.S. Majolica Plaque Mother and Child, Madonna, Italy 1927-1940

By Industria Ceramica Salernitana

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Charming vintage decorative plaque depicts mother and child, most possibly Madonna and Child, done in relief and decorated with majolica glazes. Teal and blue glazes, used for the dress and the headdress, contrast beautifully with burnt orange used as a background color. Abstract palm tree...

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

French Digoin & Sarreguemines Majolica Oyster Plate, Circa 1930
French Digoin & Sarreguemines Majolica Oyster Plate, Circa 1930

French Digoin & Sarreguemines Majolica Oyster Plate, Circa 1930

By Digoin & Sarreguemines

Located in Pearland, TX

A gorgeous antique French Digoin & Sarreguemines majolica oyster plate, circa 1930. Maker's mark on reverse. It displays beautifully and would also be perfect for serving. We have tw...

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1930s French Vintage Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

19th French Majolica Palissy Fish Wall Platter
19th French Majolica Palissy Fish Wall Platter

19th French Majolica Palissy Fish Wall Platter

Located in Austin, TX

19th French Majolica Palissy Fish Wall Platter Decorated with a fish , ferns , lizard,shells and crawfish. 12.2 by 8.2 inches.

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1890s French Rustic Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Mid-19th Century Italian Majolica Mirror(2 available)
Mid-19th Century Italian Majolica Mirror(2 available)

Mid-19th Century Italian Majolica Mirror(2 available)

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

#6-596ab Rare Italian handmade Majolica mirror from Le Marche.(2 available} Priced individually

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19th Century Italian Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica

Large English Victorian Hunt Scene Jardiniere Circa 1890
Large English Victorian Hunt Scene Jardiniere Circa 1890

Large English Victorian Hunt Scene Jardiniere Circa 1890

Located in Austin, TX

Large English Victorian Hunt Scene Jardiniere Circa 1890. Decorated with hound dogs with a deer. Dogs heads handles. 19.5 by 8.5 inches.

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1890s English Victorian Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Majolica Stork Vase Delphin Massier, circa 1890
Majolica Stork Vase Delphin Massier, circa 1890

Majolica Stork Vase Delphin Massier, circa 1890

By Delphin Massier

Located in Austin, TX

Elegant and rare Majolica stork with a bamboo vase signed Delphin Massier, circa 1890. The Massier are known for the quality of their unique enamels an...

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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica

Bitossi Large Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
Bitossi Large Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s

Bitossi Large Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Valencia, VC

Rare Bitossi for Ceramiche Paoli Large Vase – Mid-Century Neolithic-Inspired Design A striking example of Aldo Londi’s masterful work, this large ceramic vase embodies the timeless influence of Neolithic utility pottery, reinterpreted through Bitossi’s signature craftsmanship. Featuring the iconic sgraffito hand decor, inspired by Etruscan ceramics, this piece is part of the Sahara line, distinguished by its earthy, textured aesthetic. Unlike the standard Bitossi Sahara...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware, Majolica, Stoneware

Antique and Vintage Majolica Platters, Pottery and Other Furniture and Decor

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 majolica plates, pitchers, decorative objects and other pieces 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.