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Material: Majolica
Minton Majolica Shell Flower Holder
Minton Majolica Shell Flower Holder

Minton Majolica Shell Flower Holder

By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Minton Majolica flower holder which features a scallop shell supported by seaweed on a rocky base. Coloration: cream, brown, green, are predomin...

Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica

Small Majolica Palissy Fish Wall Platter Circa 1890
Small Majolica Palissy Fish Wall Platter Circa 1890

Small Majolica Palissy Fish Wall Platter Circa 1890

By Thomas Victor Sergent

Located in Austin, TX

Small 19th Century round Palissy fish platter Thomas Sergent. decorated with a fish on the center ,on the border a snail, a snake, a butterfly , bugs and leaves. 4 inches diameter. T...

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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

Majolica, Ceramic, Faience

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

Vallauris Majolica Ceramic Large Wall Plate Trompe L'oeil Seafood Motif
Vallauris Majolica Ceramic Large Wall Plate Trompe L'oeil Seafood Motif

Vallauris Majolica Ceramic Large Wall Plate Trompe L'oeil Seafood Motif

By Vallauris

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching Majolica glazed ceramic trompe l'oeil plate attributed to Vallauris. France, 1960s. This large plate has a black background and a colorful trompe l'oeil decoration comp...

Category

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

Materials

Majolica, Pottery, Ceramic

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...

Category

1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica

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

19th Century Majolica Palissy Snake Wall Platter

By Thomas Victor Sergent

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century Majolica Palissy Snake Wall Platter On a blue background, a snake on the center decorated with a lizard,yellow butterflies , a bug ,oak leaves and ferns.. H / 4.6 inche...

Category

1880s French Victorian Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic

Large French Majolica Morning Glory Jardinière, circa 1880
Large French Majolica Morning Glory Jardinière, circa 1880

Large French Majolica Morning Glory Jardinière, circa 1880

Located in Austin, TX

Large French Majolica jardinière with morning glory flowers from North of France, circa 1880.

Category

1880s French Country Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

19th Century French Majolica Chesnut Server
19th Century French Majolica Chesnut Server

19th Century French Majolica Chesnut Server

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica chestnut server circa 1890. Antique sticker of the store in Bordeaux.   

Category

1890s French Rustic Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, 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.

Category

1890s French Rustic Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Majolica Fish Sealife Platter Vallauris, circa 1950
Majolica Fish Sealife Platter Vallauris, circa 1950

Majolica Fish Sealife Platter Vallauris, circa 1950

By Vallauris

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica sealife platter Vallauris, circa 1950. High relief of fish, seaweeds, lemon, starfish. Nautical style. Measure: 11" diameter.  

Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Majolica Fruits Basket Sarreguemines, circa 1900
Majolica Fruits Basket Sarreguemines, circa 1900

Majolica Fruits Basket Sarreguemines, circa 1900

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica trompe l'oeil basket with fruits signed Sarreguemines, circa 1900.   

Category

Early 1900s French Country Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica

Antique Belgian Wasmuel Majolica Bird With Cherries Plate, Circa 1890
Antique Belgian Wasmuel Majolica Bird With Cherries Plate, Circa 1890

Antique Belgian Wasmuel Majolica Bird With Cherries Plate, Circa 1890

By Wasmuel Majolica

Located in Pearland, TX

A gorgeous antique Belgian majolica crested bird in a cherry tree plate, Wasmuel, circa 1890. This lovely hand painted plate has brilliant vibrant colors and exquisite detail. DIMEN...

Category

Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica

Emile Taugourdeau French Faux Bois Concrete Mosaic Tile Garden Table
Emile Taugourdeau French Faux Bois Concrete Mosaic Tile Garden Table

Emile Taugourdeau French Faux Bois Concrete Mosaic Tile Garden Table

Located in Forney, TX

A whimsical faux bois concrete garden table by Emile Taugourdeau (French, 1917-1989). This extraordinary outdoor table from France has been designed in whimsy faux bois fashion, le...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Majolica Furniture

Materials

Concrete

19th Century Majolica Rose Vase Delphin Massier
19th Century Majolica Rose Vase Delphin Massier

19th Century Majolica Rose Vase Delphin Massier

By Delphin Massier

Located in Austin, TX

Fine French Majolica pink rose vase signed Delphin Massier, circa 1880. The Massier family are known for the quality of their unique enamels and painti...

Category

1880s French Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic, Faience

Monumental Italian Majolica Paint Decorated Pitcher
Monumental Italian Majolica Paint Decorated Pitcher

Monumental Italian Majolica Paint Decorated Pitcher

Located in Norwood, NJ

Very large Italian majolica ceramic pitcher by Armando Poggi, Florence, Italy. Hand paint decorated with colorful grapes on vines along with large plump lemons. A beautiful decoratio...

Category

20th Century Italian Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, 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.

Category

1880s Portuguese Country Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Antique Majolica Daisy Flowers & Lace Water Pitcher Jug Carafe 7"
Antique Majolica Daisy Flowers & Lace Water Pitcher Jug Carafe 7"

Antique Majolica Daisy Flowers & Lace Water Pitcher Jug Carafe 7"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Majolica pitcher / jug / carafe featuring a design of daisies and lace. Dimensions: 6.75" x 6" x 6.25" (Width x Depth x Height)

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica

Majolica Fish Sealife Platter Vallauris, circa 1950
Majolica Fish Sealife Platter Vallauris, circa 1950

Majolica Fish Sealife Platter Vallauris, circa 1950

By Vallauris

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica sealife platter Vallauris, circa 1950. High relief of fish, seaweeds and shells. Nautical style. Measure: 9.3" diameter.     

Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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.

Category

1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

French Faience Peacock Wall Pocket Saint Clement
French Faience Peacock Wall Pocket Saint Clement

French Faience Peacock Wall Pocket Saint Clement

By Saint-Clément

Located in Austin, TX

Large French faience peacock Wall Pocket signed Saint Clement.

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau 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...

Category

1890s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Earthenware, Faience, Majolica

Italian Majolica Toby Jug Pitcher, 1950s
Italian Majolica Toby Jug Pitcher, 1950s

Italian Majolica Toby Jug Pitcher, 1950s

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage ceramic or pottery pitcher features a standing gentleman in wonderful period clothing in yellow, blue, green, and white colors with a handle on the back. The figure is sculpt...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Victorian Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery, Stoneware

George Jones Majolica Lobster Dish
George Jones Majolica Lobster Dish

George Jones Majolica Lobster Dish

By George Jones

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

George Jones Majolica dish with cover which features a three piece set, with a lid, dish and undertray. A lobster sits on the lid, with seaweed on a basketweave ground to the dish an...

Category

1870s Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica

George Jones Majolica Lily Sweetmeat Dish
George Jones Majolica Lily Sweetmeat Dish

George Jones Majolica Lily Sweetmeat Dish

By George Jones

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

George Jones Majolica sweetmeat dish which features pond lilies and bulrushes. Pink interior version. Colouration: green, brown, white, are predominant. Bears a pattern number, '3395'.

Category

1870s Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica

Sculpture Geometric Ceramic Vase Vessel Special Iridescent Bronze Glazed Italy
Sculpture Geometric Ceramic Vase Vessel Special Iridescent Bronze Glazed Italy

Sculpture Geometric Ceramic Vase Vessel Special Iridescent Bronze Glazed Italy

By deBlona

Located in Recanati, IT

The sculptural vase 'Panoplia' is distinguished by its particular shape characterized by an alternance of voids and overlapping solids that make it a vase with 'a thousand faces': lo...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Majolica

Pair of Majolica Palissy Vases with Mistletoe, circa 1880
Pair of Majolica Palissy Vases with Mistletoe, circa 1880

Pair of Majolica Palissy Vases with Mistletoe, circa 1880

Located in Austin, TX

Palissy pair of small handled vases decorated with mistletoe, circa 1880. The School of Paris was composed by makers as Victor Barbizet, Francois Maurice, Thomas Sergent, Georges pull...

Category

1880s French Victorian Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic, Faience

Vallauris Ceramic Orange Amber Brown Fat Lava Round Astray / Bowl,  1950s
Vallauris Ceramic Orange Amber Brown Fat Lava Round Astray / Bowl,  1950s

Vallauris Ceramic Orange Amber Brown Fat Lava Round Astray / Bowl, 1950s

By Vallauris

Located in Barcelona, ES

French mid-century Vallauris ashtray / bowl in glazed ceramic. Beautiful fat lava glazed ceramic ashtray in orange, amber, white and brown colors. Manufactured by Vallauris. France, ...

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

19th Century French Hand Painted Ceramic Barbotine Pig Pitcher by Onnaing
19th Century French Hand Painted Ceramic Barbotine Pig Pitcher by Onnaing

19th Century French Hand Painted Ceramic Barbotine Pig Pitcher by Onnaing

By Onnaing

Located in Dallas, TX

Colorful antique water pitcher from Northern France, crafted, circa 1880, the pitcher, called "Maitre d'Hotel" (or butler), features a pig dressed as a waiter and seated on a chair. ...

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Dinner set for 6 (12 pieces) Italian Hand Painted Majolica Faience
Dinner set for 6 (12 pieces) Italian Hand Painted Majolica Faience

Dinner set for 6 (12 pieces) Italian Hand Painted Majolica Faience

Located in London, GB

Hand painted dinnerware set with Garofano pattern (6 covers - 12 pieces: 6 soup bowls and 6 plates) hand-painted majolica from Faenza, Italy . Created and decorated entirely by hand by master craftsmen from Faenza, Italy. The set can be fully customised in terms of number of place settings and additional bespoke elements that can be added to complement the set: side dishes, serving plates, trays and many more. Faenza, located between the Adriatic Sea and Bologna, is known as the “City of Ceramics.” The term faience is a French version of the town’s name. Faience (majolica) production occurred in Faenza during the Middle Ages. In the 1500s, a week-long fair took place where local ceramic manufacturers set up stalls. Faenza majolica was highly regarded among the wealthy, many of whom commissioned ceramic mastesr to create pieces featuring heraldry, hunting, and mythological designs. During the Renaissance, Faenza became well known for its “beautiful lady” plates...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Pair of Wedgwood Majolica Cauliflower Pattern Plates, English 1920.
Pair of Wedgwood Majolica Cauliflower Pattern Plates, English 1920.

Pair of Wedgwood Majolica Cauliflower Pattern Plates, English 1920.

By Wedgwood

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Pair of stunning Majolica plates by Wedgwood in cauliflower patterned texture on outer rim. Stamped on back with "Wedgwood", "Made in England" and pattern number "5697". In great con...

Category

1920s English Victorian Vintage Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica

George Jones Majolica Dog Rose Plate
George Jones Majolica Dog Rose Plate

George Jones Majolica Dog Rose Plate

By George Jones

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

George Jones Majolica plate which features a dog rose and scrollwork border. Cobalt blue ground version. Colouration: are predominant. Bears a pattern number, '3403'.

Category

1870s Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica

Artichoke Set of Glazed Ceramic Tableware Pieces, 1960s
Artichoke Set of Glazed Ceramic Tableware Pieces, 1960s

Artichoke Set of Glazed Ceramic Tableware Pieces, 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Beautiful artichoke and leaves 8 pieces crockery /tableware / serveware set. Spain, 1960s This serving set is made in dark green glazed ceramic and it is comprised by: 1 artichoke sugar bowl / sauce tureen with lid+ 1 small serving spoon+ 1 small plate 1 serving small bowl 2 leaf shaped small plates 1 artichoke salt shaker+ 1 artichoke pepper...

Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Two Beautiful 19th Century Majolica Plates by Villeroy & Boch, Germany
Two Beautiful 19th Century Majolica Plates by Villeroy & Boch, Germany

Two Beautiful 19th Century Majolica Plates by Villeroy & Boch, Germany

By Villeroy & Boch

Located in Nuernberg, DE

19th century majolica plates by Villeroy & Boch in unusual color combination of olive green and turquoise with relief design on front. Nice addition to your table or just to display....

Category

19th Century German Victorian Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Majolica Morning Glory Vase Jerome Massier, circa 1900
Majolica Morning Glory Vase Jerome Massier, circa 1900

Majolica Morning Glory Vase Jerome Massier, circa 1900

By Jerome Massier

Located in Austin, TX

Rare Majolica morning glory vase Jerome Massier, circa 1900. The Massier family are known for the quality of their unique enamels and paintings. They produ...

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Majolica Palissy Fish Jardiniere School of Paris, circa 1880
Majolica Palissy Fish Jardiniere School of Paris, circa 1880

Majolica Palissy Fish Jardiniere School of Paris, circa 1880

Located in Austin, TX

19th century Palissy footed wood box jardiniere School of Paris. A large spotted fish on the front of the jardiniere surrounded by leaves and white dai...

Category

1880s French Country Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic, Faience

Mafra Palissy Majolica Lizard & Snake Wall Plate
Mafra Palissy Majolica Lizard & Snake Wall Plate

Mafra Palissy Majolica Lizard & Snake Wall Plate

By Manuel Mafra 1

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Mafra Portuguese Palissy Majolica wall plate which features a lizard in a burrow, defending itself from a snake. Also, a frog peering out of a burrow and another lizard retreating in...

Category

1890s Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica

19th Century Majolica Asparagus Platter Luneville
19th Century Majolica Asparagus Platter Luneville

19th Century Majolica Asparagus Platter Luneville

By Luneville

Located in Austin, TX

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

Category

1880s French Victorian Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic, Faience

Majolica Vase Snake Two-handled Amphora Orange Blue Hand Painted Italian Ceramic
Majolica Vase Snake Two-handled Amphora Orange Blue Hand Painted Italian Ceramic

Majolica Vase Snake Two-handled Amphora Orange Blue Hand Painted Italian Ceramic

By deBlona

Located in Recanati, IT

Amphora in majolica handmade in Italy and hand-painted in polychrome, decorated with a reinterpretation of the patterns used in Deruta during the Fifteenth Century, following the ori...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Vintage 1985 Fitz & Floyd Majolica Tomato Basket With Pea Pod Plate
Vintage 1985 Fitz & Floyd Majolica Tomato Basket With Pea Pod Plate

Vintage 1985 Fitz & Floyd Majolica Tomato Basket With Pea Pod Plate

By Fitz and Floyd

Located in Centennial, CO

An absolutely charming and collectable Fitz & Floyd vintage 1985 small majolica serving dish or table accessory of a basket of cherry tomatoes that sits on a pea pod plate! The set i...

Category

1980s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica

19th Century Majolica Pear Wall Platter Longchamp
19th Century Majolica Pear Wall Platter Longchamp

19th Century Majolica Pear Wall Platter Longchamp

By Longchamp

Located in Austin, TX

Colorful 19th century French Majolica pear wall platter signed Longchamp terre de fer. The fruits are in high relief with the leaves and branches. The manufacture of Longchamp produc...

Category

1880s French Country Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Vallauris Orange Amber Brown Ceramic Fat Lava Round Ashtray / Bowl, 1950s
Vallauris Orange Amber Brown Ceramic Fat Lava Round Ashtray / Bowl, 1950s

Vallauris Orange Amber Brown Ceramic Fat Lava Round Ashtray / Bowl, 1950s

By Vallauris

Located in Barcelona, ES

French mid-century Vallauris ashtray / bowl in multicolor glazed ceramic. Beautiful fat lava glazed ceramic ashtray in orange, amber, white and brown colors. Manufactured by Vallaur...

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Large French Majolica Palissy Jardiniere Circa 1880
Large French Majolica Palissy Jardiniere Circa 1880

Large French Majolica Palissy Jardiniere Circa 1880

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica Palissy jardinière with leaves and branches, circa 1880.

Category

1880s French Rustic Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Rare 19th Century Majolica Strawberries Wall Platter Longchamp
Rare 19th Century Majolica Strawberries Wall Platter Longchamp

Rare 19th Century Majolica Strawberries Wall Platter Longchamp

By Longchamp

Located in Austin, TX

Rare Colorful 19th century French Majolica strawberries wall platter signed Longchamp terre de fer. The fruits are in high relief with the leaves and branches. Diameter / 11.5 inches...

Category

1890s French Country Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Alfred Renoleau Majolica Palissy Lobster Platter
Alfred Renoleau Majolica Palissy Lobster Platter

Alfred Renoleau Majolica Palissy Lobster Platter

By Alfred Renoleau

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Alfred Renoleau French Palissy Majolica platter which features a lobster, a frog and shellfish. Colouration: green, blue, ochre, are predominant. The piece bears maker's marks for th...

Category

1890s French Other Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica

Vintage Petite Italian Majolica Fruit Basket
Vintage Petite Italian Majolica Fruit Basket

Vintage Petite Italian Majolica Fruit Basket

Located in Pearland, TX

A lovely miniature Mid-Century Italian majolica basket of lemons, apples, and peaches accented by green leaves and flowers in a white basket. Maker's mark on reverse. Freshen up your...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

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, ...

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Minton Majolica Twin Handled Game Pie Dish & Cover
Minton Majolica Twin Handled Game Pie Dish & Cover

Minton Majolica Twin Handled Game Pie Dish & Cover

By Minton

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stylish and impressive antique English majolica pottery game pie dish and cover by renowned and sought after maker Minton and dated 1867. The earthenware dish stands raised on four...

Category

1860s English Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Earthenware, Majolica

French Majolica Plate with Pumpkin & Snail Onnaing, circa 1890
French Majolica Plate with Pumpkin & Snail Onnaing, circa 1890

French Majolica Plate with Pumpkin & Snail Onnaing, circa 1890

By Onnaing

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica plate with pumpkin & snail Onnaing, circa 1890. Rare gray background.

Category

1890s French Rustic Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery

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.