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Material: 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

Majolica Parakeets Plate Salins, circa 1890
Majolica Parakeets Plate Salins, circa 1890

Majolica Parakeets Plate Salins, circa 1890

By Salins

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica plate two parakeets on a blue background with oranges Salins, circa 1890.  

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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Vintage Set of French Majolica Fruit Plates by Saint-Clément
Vintage Set of French Majolica Fruit Plates by Saint-Clément

Vintage Set of French Majolica Fruit Plates by Saint-Clément

By Saint-Clément

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A highly collectible set of eight Majolica fruit plates by the renowned French earthenware manufacturer Saint-Clément, founded by Jacques Chambrette in 1758 and a favoured supplier f...

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Early 20th Century French Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica

Pair of Minton Majolica Cobalt-Blue Ground Reticulated Garden Seats, 1871
Pair of Minton Majolica Cobalt-Blue Ground Reticulated Garden Seats, 1871

Pair of Minton Majolica Cobalt-Blue Ground Reticulated Garden Seats, 1871

By Minton

Located in Milan, IT

Splendid Pair of Minton Majolica Cobalt-Blue Ground Reticulated Garden Seats Shape no. 1364. Each hexagonal, with a paneled side pierced in the Aesthetic style with yellow-centered w...

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1870s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica

Antique Guatemalan Majolica Bowls
Antique Guatemalan Majolica Bowls

Antique Guatemalan Majolica Bowls

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These are sold separately. Please refer to which piece you are interested in at purchase. Early 20th c Majolica bowls from Guatemala. Great colors. Diameter varies from about 5.5 inc...

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Early 20th Century Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Majolica Furniture

Materials

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

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

Antique French Majolica Bird Wishing Well Flower Holder Cache Pot Jerome Massier
Antique French Majolica Bird Wishing Well Flower Holder Cache Pot Jerome Massier

Antique French Majolica Bird Wishing Well Flower Holder Cache Pot Jerome Massier

By Jerome Massier

Located in Shreveport, LA

Antique French Majolica Bird Wishing Well Flower Holder Cache Pot Jerome Massier. Direct from France, a rare and unique French majolica piece that features a multitude of birds arou...

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial 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

Rare Majolica Box with Oysters and Snail Choisy Le Roi, circa 1880
Rare Majolica Box with Oysters and Snail Choisy Le Roi, circa 1880

Rare Majolica Box with Oysters and Snail Choisy Le Roi, circa 1880

By Choisy-le-Roi

Located in Austin, TX

Rare Majolica box with oysters and snail signed Hippolyte Boulenger Choisy Le Roi, circa 1880. Measures: Height / 8", length / 15" on 6.5".

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1880s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Antique Spanish Guatemalan Majolica Pottery Angel Vase
Antique Spanish Guatemalan Majolica Pottery Angel Vase

Antique Spanish Guatemalan Majolica Pottery Angel Vase

Located in New York, NY

Antique Guatemalan majolica pottery vase, with hand painted floral design on front. Two angels adorn the upper rim, appearing at the top of each side peering out over their angel win...

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19th Century Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica, Pottery

19th Century Majolica Fish Heads Oyster Plate Onnaing
19th Century Majolica Fish Heads Oyster Plate Onnaing

19th Century Majolica Fish Heads Oyster Plate Onnaing

By Onnaing

Located in Austin, TX

Rare 19th century Majolica fish heads oyster plate from North of France (Onnaing unsigned). Reference: Page 130 "Collecting oysters plates" of J. Snyder.

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1880s French Victorian Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

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 Palissy Sardines Wall Platter Leon Brard
19th Century Majolica Palissy Sardines Wall Platter Leon Brard

19th Century Majolica Palissy Sardines Wall Platter Leon Brard

By Léon Brard 1

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century Trompe l'oeil composition platter of Leon Brard with sardines on a rustic blue and white platter in the Rouen style. In 1859 fascinated by the work of Avisseau Leon Brar...

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1880s French Rustic Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Faience, Majolica

Capodimonte Style Majolica Footed Bowl with Cherub Handles, Cardel Italy
Capodimonte Style Majolica Footed Bowl with Cherub Handles, Cardel Italy

Capodimonte Style Majolica Footed Bowl with Cherub Handles, Cardel Italy

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Rare vintage majolica footed bowl is decorated with raised reliefs of cherubs playing in garden on both front and back sides of the bowl; two handles in shape of cherubs peeking fro...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Victorian Majolica Furniture

Materials

Pottery, Majolica, Ceramic

French Sarreguemines Green Majolica Oyster Plate, Circa 1930
French Sarreguemines Green Majolica Oyster Plate, Circa 1930

French Sarreguemines Green Majolica Oyster Plate, Circa 1930

By Sarreguemines

Located in Pearland, TX

A lovely antique French Sarreguemines majolica oyster plate in gorgeous green, circa 1930. Maker's mark on reverse. It displays beautifully and would also be perfect for serving. Di...

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1930s French Vintage Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica

Minton Majolica Chestnut Server with Spoon
Minton Majolica Chestnut Server with Spoon

Minton Majolica Chestnut Server with Spoon

By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Minton Majolica chestnut server which features chestnuts and chestnut leaves. Unusually, the piece still has it's original brass warmer and spoon. Colouration: green, brown, turquois...

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1870s Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica

19th Century Majolica Chesnut Jardinière Onnaing
19th Century Majolica Chesnut Jardinière Onnaing

19th Century Majolica Chesnut Jardinière Onnaing

By Onnaing

Located in Austin, TX

19th century Majolica chesnut handled jardinière signed Onnaing. 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

Majolica, Ceramic, Faience

Midcentury Italian Terracotta Foo Dog Garden Seats, a Pair
Midcentury Italian Terracotta Foo Dog Garden Seats, a Pair

Midcentury Italian Terracotta Foo Dog Garden Seats, a Pair

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a facing pair of midcentury Italian glazed terracotta foo dog garden seats in very good condition. They are a rare find! They are unmarked and i...

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1960s Italian Chinese Export Vintage Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica, Terracotta

French Gien Turquoise Majolica Oyster Plate, circa 1950
French Gien Turquoise Majolica Oyster Plate, circa 1950

French Gien Turquoise Majolica Oyster Plate, circa 1950

By Gien

Located in Pearland, TX

A gorgeous Mid-Century French Gien turquoise aqua blue-green glazed oyster plate, fluted at the edges. Area of the Loire Valley, circa 1950. Maker's mark on reverse. It displays beau...

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1950s French Vintage Majolica Furniture

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 Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica

Brutalist modern design sculpture architectural model tower majolica 1950s Italy
Brutalist modern design sculpture architectural model tower majolica 1950s Italy

Brutalist modern design sculpture architectural model tower majolica 1950s Italy

Located in Wien, AT

A striking brutalist sculpture – an architectural model, a tower with an extension, made in Italy in the 1950s. The object is made of majolica, which is still raw inside, while the...

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1950s Italian Brutalist Vintage Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica

Pink Majolica Ceramic Dessert / Breakfast Service Set for Four
Pink Majolica Ceramic Dessert / Breakfast Service Set for Four

Pink Majolica Ceramic Dessert / Breakfast Service Set for Four

By Secla

Located in Barcelona, ES

A lovely Majolica pink glazed ceramic set of 12 pieces: four large plates, four small plates and four serving bowls. The set has a lovely pale pink color with details in white and ...

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

Materials

Majolica, Pottery, Ceramic

Set of 16 Blue and White Delft Tiles with Animals and Figures, 18th Century
Set of 16 Blue and White Delft Tiles with Animals and Figures, 18th Century

Set of 16 Blue and White Delft Tiles with Animals and Figures, 18th Century

Located in AMSTERDAM, NH

Germany Ansbach 18th century A set of 16 blue and white, with manganese tint, tiles with decorations of animals and figures. Very fine painting and much detail in the animals and fi...

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Mid-18th Century German Baroque Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Rare Minton Majolica Posy Vase, circa 1875
Rare Minton Majolica Posy Vase, circa 1875

Rare Minton Majolica Posy Vase, circa 1875

By Minton

Located in Austin, TX

Rare Minton Majolica Posy small vase modelled as three upright yellow bamboo canes all supported on an earthy ground.

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1870s English Victorian 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

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

19th Century French Majolica Flowers Jardinière

By Orchies

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

Vintage Mottahedeh Majolica Artichoke Centerpiece, Italy, 1960s
Vintage Mottahedeh Majolica Artichoke Centerpiece, Italy, 1960s

Vintage Mottahedeh Majolica Artichoke Centerpiece, Italy, 1960s

By Mottahedeh

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

The vintage majolica centerpiece features a finely detailed pyramid of artichokes in woven basket, artfully painted in soft shades of green; the basket is done in monochromatic white glaze, creating a reserved, natural color palette of white and tone-on-tone green. The Artichoke Centerpiece was one of the first decorative objects Mottahedeh made in Italy, probably in collaboration with Basso, an Italian manufacturer. The centerpiece offers a touch of historical elegance and whimsical charm to any space. It can be used in a multiple ways, such as dining room centerpiece, console table accent, shelf or fireplace mantel decoration...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica, Pottery

French Majolica Asparagus Platter circa 1900
French Majolica Asparagus Platter circa 1900

French Majolica Asparagus Platter circa 1900

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica asparagus platter with leaves and oak leaves circa 1890. One hairline.

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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Set of Eight Blue and White Majolica Fish Plates
Set of Eight Blue and White Majolica Fish Plates

Set of Eight Blue and White Majolica Fish Plates

Located in New York, NY

Set of eight blue and white majolica fish plates. Pale blue and white ceramic plates featuring raised center fish in icy blue, surrounded by combe...

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1930s Italian Vintage Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica

Large Pair of Majolica Tulip Vases Jerome Massier, circa 1900
Large Pair of Majolica Tulip Vases Jerome Massier, circa 1900

Large Pair of Majolica Tulip Vases Jerome Massier, circa 1900

By Jerome Massier

Located in Austin, TX

Pair of Majolica tulips vases Jerome Massier, circa 1900. The Massier family are known for the quality of their unique enamels and paintings. They produced an incredible whole range ...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, 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

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

Figural Majolica Erphila Dachshund Dog Teapot c.1920-1940 Made in Germany
Figural Majolica Erphila Dachshund Dog Teapot c.1920-1940 Made in Germany

Figural Majolica Erphila Dachshund Dog Teapot c.1920-1940 Made in Germany

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Whimsical German Erphila Figural Daschund Teapot. Has typical crazing to the high gloss finish, no chips, cracks or repairs.

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20th Century German Art Deco Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica, Pottery

Talavera Mural Azulejo Tile Folk Mexican Ceramic Burnt Orange Ivory Mosaic
Talavera Mural Azulejo Tile Folk Mexican Ceramic Burnt Orange Ivory Mosaic

Talavera Mural Azulejo Tile Folk Mexican Ceramic Burnt Orange Ivory Mosaic

By Cesar

Located in Queretaro, Queretaro

This contemporary Talavera azulejo tile creates a striking geometric mosaic that can be used as a kitchen backsplash, architectural wall surface, or decorative wall installation. Whe...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Spanish Colonial Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Majolica

Italian Vintage Red Tomato Tureen in Majolica Ceramic, 70s
Italian Vintage Red Tomato Tureen in Majolica Ceramic, 70s

Italian Vintage Red Tomato Tureen in Majolica Ceramic, 70s

By Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro

Located in Roma, IT

I offer for sale an extremely decorative and fun element to set your table. Produced in Italy between the 1970s and 1980s, this soup tureen is attributable to a successful series tha...

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

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

19th Century French Majolica Purple Flower Delphin Massier
19th Century French Majolica Purple Flower Delphin Massier

19th Century French Majolica Purple Flower Delphin Massier

By Delphin Massier

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century French Majolica Purple Flower Delphin Massier. The Massier family are known for the quality of their unique enamels and paintings. They produced an incredible whole rang...

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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Blue Vase Vessel Hand Painted Two-handled Amphora Renaissance Italian Ceramic
Blue Vase Vessel Hand Painted Two-handled Amphora Renaissance Italian Ceramic

Blue Vase Vessel Hand Painted Two-handled Amphora Renaissance Italian Ceramic

By deBlona

Located in Recanati, IT

Majolica amphora made and painted by hand, following the original Renaissance painting technique. This sumptuous vase is characterized by the elegant presence of naturalistic ornamen...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Majolica Flowers Oyster Plate Longchamp, circa 1900
Majolica Flowers Oyster Plate Longchamp, circa 1900

Majolica Flowers Oyster Plate Longchamp, circa 1900

By Longchamp

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica oyster plate with different flowers on each shells, circa 1900 signed Longchamp.  

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Early 1900s French Romantic Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Italian Pair Pierced Majolica Lamps Urn Shaped w/Filigree Bases by Cantagalli
Italian Pair Pierced Majolica Lamps Urn Shaped w/Filigree Bases by Cantagalli

Italian Pair Pierced Majolica Lamps Urn Shaped w/Filigree Bases by Cantagalli

By Cantagalli

Located in Topeka, KS

Marvelous vintage Italian pair of table lamps composed of pierced majolica urn shaped bodies with hand painted green leaves & gilded tips, brass & brass plated combination fi...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Majolica Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

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 Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica

Antique Villeroy & Boch Majolica Barbotine Plate w. Wirework Basket Bowl Dish
Antique Villeroy & Boch Majolica Barbotine Plate w. Wirework Basket Bowl Dish

Antique Villeroy & Boch Majolica Barbotine Plate w. Wirework Basket Bowl Dish

By Villeroy & Boch

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

Beautiful antique Majolica plate or shallow bowl by Villeroy & Boch Schramberg, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century. The glazed ceramic plate features a richly modelled...

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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Metal, Wire

Vase Painted Two-handled Amphora Majolica Renaissance Vessel Italian Ceramic
Vase Painted Two-handled Amphora Majolica Renaissance Vessel Italian Ceramic

Vase Painted Two-handled Amphora Majolica Renaissance Vessel Italian Ceramic

By deBlona

Located in Recanati, IT

This large luxurious amphora, in majolica handmade in Italy and hand-painted in polychrome, is characterized by a dense presence of naturalistic ornamental motifs that decorate the v...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

19th Century French Majolica Log Tobacco Jar
19th Century French Majolica Log Tobacco Jar

19th Century French Majolica Log Tobacco Jar

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century French Majolica Log Tobacco Jar.

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1890s French Country Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

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.