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

19th Century English Majolica Oyster Plate

Located in Pearland, TX

A gorgeous antique 19th-Century English majolica oyster plate, circa 1870-1890. This fine quality oyster plate has six wells with lovely soft shades of turquoise, blue, and lilac. It...

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Late 19th Century English Country Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

French Majolica Oyster Plate Russian Imperial Eagle, circa 1890
French Majolica Oyster Plate Russian Imperial Eagle, circa 1890

French Majolica Oyster Plate Russian Imperial Eagle, circa 1890

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica oyster plate called Russian imperial eagle, circa 1890. Reference / page 132 "Oyster Plates" of Jeffrey B. Snyder.

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1890s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Pair of French Majolica Rooster & Hen Circa 1890
Pair of French Majolica Rooster & Hen Circa 1890

Pair of French Majolica Rooster & Hen Circa 1890

By George Dreyfus

Located in Austin, TX

Pair of French Majolica Rooster & Hen attributed to George Dreyfus Circa 1890. Hen : H / 8" ,5.5" by 3" Rooster : H / 10" , 5.5" by 3"

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1890s French Rustic Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery

Late 19th Century French Barbotine Garniture by De Bruyn, Set of 3
Late 19th Century French Barbotine Garniture by De Bruyn, Set of 3

Late 19th Century French Barbotine Garniture by De Bruyn, Set of 3

By Gustave De Bruyn

Located in Dallas, TX

Colorful and highly sculptural, this antique three-piece barbotine garniture reflects the naturalistic elegance of the emerging French Art Nouveau period. Crafted in France circa 189...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Small Portuguese Majolica Palissy Wall Snake Platter Jose A. Cunha
Small Portuguese Majolica Palissy Wall Snake Platter Jose A. Cunha

Small Portuguese Majolica Palissy Wall Snake Platter Jose A. Cunha

By José Alves Cunha 1

Located in Austin, TX

Small Portuguese Majolica Palissy Platter signed Jose A. Cunha. With a snake , butterflies and worms. ( Caldas da Rainha, Portugal ) Diameter / 4.5 inches.

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1880s Portuguese Country Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Vintage Italian Midcentury Black & White Terracotta Spaniel Dog Sculpture
Vintage Italian Midcentury Black & White Terracotta Spaniel Dog Sculpture

Vintage Italian Midcentury Black & White Terracotta Spaniel Dog Sculpture

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This exceptional life-size Italian Spaniel sculpture is a striking example of traditional Florentine craftsmanship. Created in glazed and hand-painted terracotta by the renowned Bagn...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica, Terracotta

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

French Majolica Trompe L'oeil Wall Plaque with Lemons, Perret-Gentil, Menton
French Majolica Trompe L'oeil Wall Plaque with Lemons, Perret-Gentil, Menton

French Majolica Trompe L'oeil Wall Plaque with Lemons, Perret-Gentil, Menton

By Perret-Gentil Menton

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Menton French Majolica (Barbotine) Trompe L'oeil Wall Plaque on a turquoise ground with lemons molded in high relief, circa 1880, 8-inches diameter. Generally referred to as "Mento...

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica

A Thomas Sergent Palissy Ware Majolica Wall Pocket with Snake, French, ca. 1875
A Thomas Sergent Palissy Ware Majolica Wall Pocket with Snake, French, ca. 1875

A Thomas Sergent Palissy Ware Majolica Wall Pocket with Snake, French, ca. 1875

By Thomas Sargent

Located in Banner Elk, NC

A Highly Rare Thomas Sergent Palissy Ware Majolica Trompe-l'oeil Wall Pocket, naturalistically molded as an oak tree, with green-glazed leaves and acorns, a fledgling blackbird in ne...

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Two Ceramic Footed Vases Ivory White, 1950s
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Two Ceramic Footed Vases Ivory White, 1950s

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Two Ceramic Footed Vases Ivory White, 1950s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage set of footed ceramic or pottery vases features elongated chalice forms with detailed textured surfaces; hand-applied drop shaped elements cover the vases' bodies, juxtaposi...

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

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery, Stoneware

Antique 19th Century English Majolica Floral Leaf Handled Platter
Antique 19th Century English Majolica Floral Leaf Handled Platter

Antique 19th Century English Majolica Floral Leaf Handled Platter

Located in Pearland, TX

A lovely antique 19th-Century English majolica flowers and leaves plate, platter, or handled dish. This lovely platter is decorated with floral and leaf motifs on a fence and trellis...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica

Majolica Asparagus Serving Set by Elchinger, France, 7 Pieces
Majolica Asparagus Serving Set by Elchinger, France, 7 Pieces

Majolica Asparagus Serving Set by Elchinger, France, 7 Pieces

By Elchinger

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

A charming French Majolica asparagus serving set by Elchinger, featuring a rich green glaze with raised asparagus motifs. This Barbotine ceramic set includes one large serving platter and six matching plates. The intricate relief detailing and vibrant colors make it a perfect addition to any Majolica collection or a stylish choice for serving asparagus and other delicacies. Platter dimensions: approx. 39 x 24 x 3 cm (15.4 x 9.4 x 1.2 inches) Plate dimensions: approx. 24 cm (9.4 inches) diameter each A beautiful example of classic French Barbotine pottery...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

French Majolica Oyster Plate Russian Imperial Eagle, circa 1890
French Majolica Oyster Plate Russian Imperial Eagle, circa 1890

French Majolica Oyster Plate Russian Imperial Eagle, circa 1890

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica oyster plate called Russian imperial eagle, circa 1890. Reference / page 132 "Oyster Plates" of Jeffrey B. Snyder.

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1890s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Majolica Hazelnut Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1870
Majolica Hazelnut Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1870

Majolica Hazelnut Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1870

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica hazelnut plate signed Sarreguemines Majolica, circa 1870. Geometric pattern on the border.

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1870s French Victorian Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Spanish Terracotta Erotic Pitcher, Handcrafted Glazed Design, 1960s
Spanish Terracotta Erotic Pitcher, Handcrafted Glazed Design, 1960s

Spanish Terracotta Erotic Pitcher, Handcrafted Glazed Design, 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Spanish Terracotta Erotic Pitcher Man Phallic Design, Spain, 1960s. Handcrafted glazed terracotta ceramic phallic pitcher features a jug form as a m...

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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Majolica Furniture

Materials

Terracotta, Earthenware, Majolica

19th Century Majolica Roses and Butterfly Jardinière Delphin Massier
19th Century Majolica Roses and Butterfly Jardinière Delphin Massier

19th Century Majolica Roses and Butterfly Jardinière Delphin Massier

By Delphin Massier

Located in Austin, TX

This is one of the most lovely Majolica Art Nouveau cachepot jardinière signed by Delphin Massier, inspired by the nature with roses and three different butterflies. The Massier fami...

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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

George Jones Majolica Blue Tit Strawberry Server
George Jones Majolica Blue Tit Strawberry Server

George Jones Majolica Blue Tit Strawberry Server

By George Jones

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

George Jones Majolica strawberry server, spoon, sugar pot and creamer which features two blue tits perched on a trestle of twigs entwined with strawberries. Colouration: brown, green...

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Early 1800s Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica

German Majolica Plate with Morning Glory, circa 1900
German Majolica Plate with Morning Glory, circa 1900

German Majolica Plate with Morning Glory, circa 1900

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Early 20th century German majolica plate with morning glory on a blue basket weave and a brown border, circa 1900. Small cracks in the glazing, glazing craquelure, chip at the backsi...

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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, 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

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

Majolica Frog with Mandolin Massier, circa 1900

By Jerome Massier Fils

Located in Austin, TX

Art Nouveau green Majolica frog who playing mandolin unsigned Jerome Massier Fils, circa 1900. The Massier are known for the quality of their unique enamels and paintings. The Massi...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic, Faience

Majolica Ceramic Cabbage with Crab Tureen Centerpiece, Italy 1950
Majolica Ceramic Cabbage with Crab Tureen Centerpiece, Italy 1950

Majolica Ceramic Cabbage with Crab Tureen Centerpiece, Italy 1950

Located in Barcelona, ES

Mid-20th Century Italian Basket Tureen with Cabbage and Crab Lid ___________________________________________________________________________ Eye-catching hand painted glazed ceramic ...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

Bitossi by Aldo Londi Ceramic Vase, Sahara Décor for Cer Paoli, Italy, 1960s
Bitossi by Aldo Londi Ceramic Vase, Sahara Décor for Cer Paoli, Italy, 1960s

Bitossi by Aldo Londi Ceramic Vase, Sahara Décor for Cer Paoli, Italy, 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

Oversize 19th Century Majolica Palissy Wall Snake Platter
Oversize 19th Century Majolica Palissy Wall Snake Platter

Oversize 19th Century Majolica Palissy Wall Snake Platter

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century Oversize French Majolica Palissy platter with a large snake , roses , 2 lizards , bugs , leaves and crawfish. Unique piece. Diameter / 21 inches , Depth / 4.5 inches.

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1880s French Rustic Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

17th Century Dutch Delft Tile with Decoration of a flying Bird
17th Century Dutch Delft Tile with Decoration of a flying Bird

17th Century Dutch Delft Tile with Decoration of a flying Bird

Located in AMSTERDAM, NH

The Netherlands Gouda Workshop of W. J. Oliviers Verswaen (De Swaen) Circa 1625 - 1650 A polychrome Dutch Delft tile with the decoration of a flying bird, probably a parrot. This t...

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Mid-17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Alfredo Santarelli Pair of White Reticulated Majolica Table Lamps, 1940s-1950s
Alfredo Santarelli Pair of White Reticulated Majolica Table Lamps, 1940s-1950s

Alfredo Santarelli Pair of White Reticulated Majolica Table Lamps, 1940s-1950s

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Sculptural majolica lamps feature complex hand-sculpted reticulated bodies with 4 vertical segments; two narrower segments are composed around the central medallions of Sun God face, surrounded by abstract geometric pattern, and two wider segments consist of complex lattice work, influenced by Art Deco and Renaissance styles. Minimal elongated shape of the lamps balances highly textured reticulated designs, and the choice of white glaze adds a Modernist touch to the pieces. The soft Blanc de Chine color scheme is reminiscent of Nancy Meyers aesthetic. The lamps are mounted on brass bases with brass fixtures; they are signed by the artist on the inner rims of the ceramic bodies. The ceramic parts were acquired from the importing warehouse that operated in 1940s-1970s; they were stored unused, as old new stock, for at least 50 years, before finally being wired. It is quire rare to find a pair of lamps by an important Italian ceramic artist of early 20th century; we are excited to be able to offer another pair of white majolica lamps by Alfredo Santarelli in different shape in a separate listing. The lamps are fully operational with the new brass single turn knob sockets, wired for US 110v, standard polarized plugs. The ceramics are in good vintage condition with some age-appropriate signs of storage wear on the glaze that are not detracting from the overall quality of the pieces, and are shown in the pictures. The issues can be corrected professionally at discretion of the customer; we chose to not restore the ceramic parts to preserve the original condition and the vintage charm of the lamps. Alfredo Santarelli (1874-1957) was born in Gualdo Tadino, Italy; he is considered one of the most important Italian ceramic artists of the 20th century. His talent in drawing and his mastery in the tin glazing technique (lusterware) won him a large number of golden medals in International and Italian ceramic exhibitions. His excellent portraits and classic subjects are prized collectors’ items, but he also interpreted Islamic, Liberty and Art Deco designs and shapes with great originality. In the second half of the 20’s his art evolved in line with the contemporary trends. Santarelli started his career in the pottery studio of Paolo Rubboli...

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Majolica Furniture

Materials

Brass

Majolica Rose Vase Delphin Massier, circa 1890
Majolica Rose Vase Delphin Massier, circa 1890

Majolica Rose Vase Delphin Massier, circa 1890

By Delphin Massier

Located in Austin, TX

Spectacular Majolica rose vase signed Delphin Massier, circa 1890. The Massier family are known for the quality of their unique enamels and paintings. ...

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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic, Faience

French Pottery Majolica Rabbit Pâté Tureen circa 1950
French Pottery Majolica Rabbit Pâté Tureen circa 1950

French Pottery Majolica Rabbit Pâté Tureen circa 1950

Located in Austin, TX

Large French Pottery Majolica Rabbit Pate Tureen circa 1950.

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1950s French Rustic Vintage Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery

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

19th Century Majolica Chocolate Oyster Plate Luneville
19th Century Majolica Chocolate Oyster Plate Luneville

19th Century Majolica Chocolate Oyster Plate Luneville

By Luneville

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century Majolica chocolate oyster plate with green seaweeds Luneville. Reference: Page 43 "Oyster plates" of J. Karsnitz.

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1880s French Country Antique 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

Vintage Italian Majolica Floral Roses Topiary, circa 1950
Vintage Italian Majolica Floral Roses Topiary, circa 1950

Vintage Italian Majolica Floral Roses Topiary, circa 1950

By Antonio Zen Ceramiche

Located in Pearland, TX

A beautiful vintage porcelain Italian topiary centerpiece, adorned with lovely pastel roses in a white fluted pedestal. Made by Antonio Zen in Nove, It...

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1950s Italian Vintage Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica, Porcelain

Large Midcentury Majolica Red Fish Pottery Ceramic Tureen Box, Portugal, 1950s
Large Midcentury Majolica Red Fish Pottery Ceramic Tureen Box, Portugal, 1950s

Large Midcentury Majolica Red Fish Pottery Ceramic Tureen Box, Portugal, 1950s

By Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro

Located in Coimbra, PT

A magnificent big size hyper realistic glazed ceramic fish tureen in shades of vibrant red and grey with dark accents manufactured in Portugal, 1950s. Beautiful to use as a wall deco...

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

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Majolica, Pottery

19th Century Large Majolica Asparagus Serving Platter
19th Century Large Majolica Asparagus Serving Platter

19th Century Large Majolica Asparagus Serving Platter

By Orchies

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A very unusual and beautiful French barbotine majolica asparagus serving platter, oval in shape and featuring a typical 'trompe l'oeil' textured decoration of globe artichokes and pu...

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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic

19th-Century Majolica Asparagus Serving Dish, France
19th-Century Majolica Asparagus Serving Dish, France

19th-Century Majolica Asparagus Serving Dish, France

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Decorative French majolica asparagus serving dish dating from the 19th century, featuring a highly naturalistic design typical of French majolica tableware of the period. The dish i...

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica

19th Century Majolica Portuguese Palissy Tobacco Jar Manuel Mafra
19th Century Majolica Portuguese Palissy Tobacco Jar Manuel Mafra

19th Century Majolica Portuguese Palissy Tobacco Jar Manuel Mafra

By Manuel Mafra 1

Located in Austin, TX

Large Portuguese Palissy tobacco jar attributed to Manuel Mafra. This tobacco jar is decorated in high relief of a frog, large butterflies, bugs, shells, a snake, a crocodile, on the lid a large shell with a lizard on the top, a butterfly and a bug. Very rich decoration all-over the pot. Reference / Page 38 " Portuguese Palissy Ware...

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1890s Portuguese Rustic Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

French Majolica Oyster Plate Bavent, circa 1920
French Majolica Oyster Plate Bavent, circa 1920

French Majolica Oyster Plate Bavent, circa 1920

By Bavent

Located in Austin, TX

Large French Majolica oyster plate signed TN Bavent, circa 1920. Diameter / 10.5 inches. Rustic style.

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Talavera Mural Azulejo Tile Folk Contemporary Mexican Ceramic Blue White Mosaic
Talavera Mural Azulejo Tile Folk Contemporary Mexican Ceramic Blue White Mosaic

Talavera Mural Azulejo Tile Folk Contemporary Mexican Ceramic Blue White Mosaic

By Cesar

Located in Queretaro, Queretaro

This contemporary azulejo tile forms a mosaic perfect for kitchen decorations or any exterior space. Made with the Talavera technique. Artist, Cesar Torres portraits the colonial art of Mexico, but this time with a contemporary touch. This wall decoration can be arranged to fit specific spaces or simply hanged as a painting on the wall. The Talavera is not just a simple painted ceramic: its exquisite decoration is the product of a delicate process of alchemy that translates into fine enamels. In Puebla, Mexico few people still produce using Talavera with the ancestral techniques. One of those few is Cesar Torres, Don Cesar learned his art in the workshop of the Uriarte family, an excellent workshop where his grandfather worked. In his creations he uses the black and white mud that is obtained from the nearby hills of Loreto and Guadalupe, and colors of mineral origin that he creates in his workshop with recipes from his grandfather. All the pieces are modeled in a traditional way and go through a production process that usually takes from one to two months, between drying, burning, and painting. Being surrounded by a living tradition, Cesar Torres Jr., learned from his father since childhood. Architect by profession, Cesar Jr. has come to revolutionize and modernize with new designs and ideas of the current world, nevertheless always respecting the tradition of the processes and materials that make Talavera a Creole art...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Spanish Colonial Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, 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 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

Pair of White Majolica Ceramic Doves, Italy 1960s
Pair of White Majolica Ceramic Doves, Italy 1960s

Pair of White Majolica Ceramic Doves, Italy 1960s

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

The vintage porcelain or ceramic dove figurines feature finely detailed bodies, artfully hand painted with light green accents on bright white majolica glaze, creating a reserved, natural color palette of white and tone-on-tone green. The birds are realistically sculpted with wide, flowing tails, standing calmly with their heads slightly turned. They are not mirror images of each other; each presents subtle differences in posture, adding visual interest and another layer of complexity to the set. Highly detailed figurines convey a touch of historical elegance and whimsical charm of traditional Italian country style. Each sculpture is marked with ITALY and model numbers on the inner surfaces. While many Italian artists and studios created their version of dove figurine, most of them are stylistically different from this pair; Bitossi and Zaccagnini birds have more streamlined, Modernist silhouettes, and the doves created for Raymor were less detailed and intentionally less realistic, as well as most often marked with distributor name in writing. We're attributing the pair to Mottahedeh, who sourced Italian majolica in similar style; the pieces will be simply marked ITALY and Mottahedeh will add their paper stickers. As the sculptures are quite old, the stickers often get lost or destroyed. The convenient size and small footprint allows the set to 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 Neoclassical Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

Rare 19th Century Majolica Birds & Roses Wall Pocket Delphin Massier
Rare 19th Century Majolica Birds & Roses Wall Pocket Delphin Massier

Rare 19th Century Majolica Birds & Roses Wall Pocket Delphin Massier

By Delphin Massier

Located in Austin, TX

Rare 19th century Majolica birds and roses wall pocket signed Delphin Massier, circa 1890. The Massier are known for the quality of their unique enamels and paintings. The Massier f...

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1890s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Majestic Amphora Vase Majolica Painted Subject Inspired by Leonardo Da Vinci
Majestic Amphora Vase Majolica Painted Subject Inspired by Leonardo Da Vinci

Majestic Amphora Vase Majolica Painted Subject Inspired by Leonardo Da Vinci

Located in Recanati, IT

Majestic majolica Amphora vase, with a height of 200 cm (78,7 in) and a diameter of 70 cm (27,5 in): a unique piece, entirely handmade and hand-painted in Gubbio, Central Italy, in 1...

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1990s Italian Renaissance Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

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

19th Century French Flowers Majolica Vase Theodore Lefront
19th Century French Flowers Majolica Vase Theodore Lefront

19th Century French Flowers Majolica Vase Theodore Lefront

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century French Flowers Majolica Vase Theodore Lefront. Height / 6.2 inches . Diameter / 3.5 inches.

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1880s French Country Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

19th Century Square Majolica Palissy Wall Fish Platter Longchamp
19th Century Square Majolica Palissy Wall Fish Platter Longchamp

19th Century Square Majolica Palissy Wall Fish Platter Longchamp

By Longchamp

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century Large French Majolica Palissy square platter signed Longchamp. Decorated with fishs, and 4 shells on the corners , bamboo border.

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

English Hand-Painted Art Nouveau Floral Majolica Tile Panel, 18 Tiles
English Hand-Painted Art Nouveau Floral Majolica Tile Panel, 18 Tiles

English Hand-Painted Art Nouveau Floral Majolica Tile Panel, 18 Tiles

Located in Nottingham, GB

A striking and unusually large English hand-painted tube-lined ceramic tile panel, comprising 18 individual tiles decorated with a continuous stylised floral design. The composition...

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Early 20th Century Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica

Majolica Aqua Parakeets Jardinière Sarreguemines, circa 1880
Majolica Aqua Parakeets Jardinière Sarreguemines, circa 1880

Majolica Aqua Parakeets Jardinière Sarreguemines, circa 1880

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica Parakeets jardinière planter signed Sarreguemines, circa 1880. Model 7122. Jardinière / Height 6.", length 10" on 6".

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1880s European Aesthetic Movement Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

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

Oversized Glazed Ceramic Gurgle Fish Jug Vase Tall Pitcher, France 1950
Oversized Glazed Ceramic Gurgle Fish Jug Vase Tall Pitcher, France 1950

Oversized Glazed Ceramic Gurgle Fish Jug Vase Tall Pitcher, France 1950

By Vallauris

Located in Barcelona, ES

Oversized Mid-Century Modernist glazed ceramic gurgling fish water jug / pitcher. France, 1950s-1960s Manufactured by Vallauris Ceramics. Eye-catching large green Majolica ceramic va...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

Set of 11 French Majolica Asparagus Plates by Sarreguemines, 19th Century
Set of 11 French Majolica Asparagus Plates by Sarreguemines, 19th Century

Set of 11 French Majolica Asparagus Plates by Sarreguemines, 19th Century

By Sarreguemines

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A striking set of 11 antique French majolica asparagus plates, crafted by the renowned Sarreguemines pottery in the late 19th century. Each plate is molded in a stylized scallop shel...

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Faience, Majolica, Paint

Fish Shaped Ceramic Sauce Tureen by Hispania CH Lladró
Fish Shaped Ceramic Sauce Tureen by Hispania CH Lladró

Fish Shaped Ceramic Sauce Tureen by Hispania CH Lladró

By Lladro, Hispania CH

Located in Barcelona, ES

A lovely and colorful Manises ceramic sauce boat with a fish figure on a plant leaf saucer manufactured by Hispania CH-Lladró. This piece is in great condition and it is full of expr...

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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic

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.