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Material: Majolica
Glazed Ceramic Gurgle Fish Jug Pitcher by Vallauris, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Oversized Mid-Century Modernist glazed ceramic gurgling fish water jug / pitcher. Manufactured by Vallauris, France, 1950s Eye-catching hand painted brown, orange and blue-green large Majolica ceramic vase, fish glug jug...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Majolica Furniture

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Ceramic, Majolica

Dinner Plates Set Four Charger Platters Serveware Majolica Ceramic Purple Italy
Located in Recanati, IT
This luxurious set of four plates, in majolica painted in polychrome, reinterprets the "VARIO RICCO" decoration of the sixteenth century in Deruta: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Majolica Furniture

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Ceramic, Clay, Majolica

Hand Painted Ceramic Vase by Bottega Vignoli Italy Contemporary Majolica
Located in London, GB
Palmette Vase 2024, hand-painted majolica, fired in full fire-reduction Dimensions: 28 cm diameter x 36 cm height Unique piece Bottega Vignoli is a brand of artistic ceramics bas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Majolica Furniture

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Ceramic, Earthenware, Majolica

19th Century Large Majolica Palissy Fishs Wall Platter
Located in Austin, TX
Large Palissy wall platter a large catshark on the center surrounded by four fishs, two frogs, two crawfishs, two lizards, shells and different greens plants, circa 1900, this platte...
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Early 1900s French Victorian Antique Majolica Furniture

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Majolica

Art Deco Ditmar Urbach Pitcher Czechoslovakia Flame Decor 1920-1938
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Art Deco pitcher with abstract flame design in hues of red, purple and yellow was made by Ditmar-Urbach Porcelain Factory. Urbach pottery was founded in 1882 in Turn-Teplitz, Bohemi...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Majolica Furniture

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Pottery, Majolica, Ceramic

French Green Majolica Fish Tureen by Sarreguemines
Located in Tarrytown, NY
French green Majolica fish tureen by Sarreguemines.
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1940s Vintage Majolica Furniture

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Majolica

French Majolica Green Pumpkin Gourd (Decorative Antique Coin Piggy Bank)
Located in Atlanta, GA
Add a touch of French elegance to your collection with this exquisite Majolica green pumpkin gourd coin bank. Crafted in France, this antique decorative piece is both charming and fu...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Majolica Furniture

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Majolica

Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile: Stil life with vase and fruit, 17th Century
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
The Netherlands Circa 1700 A fine blue and white Dutch tile with a still life painting of a vase with leaves and grapes and an apple on the sides. The scene is painted without corn...
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1690s Dutch Baroque Antique Majolica Furniture

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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Monumental Antique 19th Century French Sarreguemines Majolica Vase
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous monumental 17" antique 19th century Art Nouveau period French Sarreguemines majolica vase. Maker's mark on reverse. This exquisi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Majolica Furniture

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Ceramic, Majolica

French Saint Clément Majolica Parrot Absinthe Pitcher Decanter
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
French majolica parrot absinthe or water pitcher by St. Clément. In good condition, the pitcher showcases a vibrant coloration and glaze, making it an excellent decorative piece for...
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1920s French Vintage Majolica Furniture

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Ceramic, Majolica

French Majolica Fruit Bowl Arrangement Table Centerpiece, circa 1950
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely vintage French barbotine majolica bowl of fruit and vibrant green leaves in a blue and white bowl, circa 1950. This fine arrangement is hand crafted and hand painted, well m...
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Mid-20th Century French Country Majolica Furniture

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Ceramic, Majolica

Talavera Decorative Lavabo Sink Folk Art Mexican Ceramic Blue White
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Elegant white and blue sink lavabo made with the Talavera technique. Artist, Cesar Torres portraits the colonial art of Mexico. 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Spanish Colonial Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Majolica

French Majolica Oyster Plate Bavent, circa 1920
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

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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Majolica Strawberries Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1870
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica strawberries plate signed Sarreguemines Majolica, circa 1870. Geometric pattern on the border.
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1870s French Victorian Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

19th Century Majolica Chesnut Jardinière Saint Clement
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Majolica Chesnut attributed to Jardinière Saint Clement.
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Dinner Plates Set Six Charger Platters Serveware Majolica Ceramic Purple Painted
Located in Recanati, IT
This luxurious set of six plates, in majolica painted in polychrome, reinterprets the "VARIO RICCO" decoration of the sixteenth century in Deruta: our plates are handmade and hand-pa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Side Table White Marble Top Mirror Steel Legs, Blue Majolica Tiles Also Outdoor
Located in Recanati, IT
Side table or End table with white Statuary marble top, hight polished stainless steel legs and 20 Blue glazed ceramic tiles. The majolica elements are hand crafted and hand painted ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Majolica Furniture

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Marble, Stainless Steel

Centerpiece Bowl Riser Decorated Ornament Handles Majolica Blue White Vessel
Located in Recanati, IT
The lavish majolica centerpiece, in the shape of a krater, recalls the ancient structure of the Greek cup that was used to mix water and wine: this beautiful...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Majolica Furniture

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Ceramic, Majolica

19th Century French Majolica Pigeon Wall Pocket
Located in Austin, TX
Large 19th century French Majolica Pigeon wall pocket. The pigeon have a pink ribbon and carry a white card.  
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1890s French Rustic Antique Majolica Furniture

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Ceramic, Majolica

Rooster Green Glazed Ceramic Pitcher, Spain, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching green and brown Majolica ceramic rooster jug / pitcher, Spain, 1950s. Andalusian ceramic decorative rooster shaped jug in shades ...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Majolica Furniture

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Ceramic, Majolica

Large 19th Century Majolica Pitcher made by Nimy
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Large Majolica Ceramic Pitcher. Decorated with a pattern of apples. With very bright colors. Most likely a production from the Belgian brand Nimy. The pitcher is in good condition. ...
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1890s Belgian Belle Époque Antique Majolica Furniture

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Majolica

Antique Style Figural Majolica Pottery Crumpet Stand with Emu & Palm Tree, 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Style Figural Majolica Pottery Crumpet Stand with Emu & Palm Tree, 20thC Measures - 11"h x 6.5"diam
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20th Century Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica, Pottery

Delphin Massier Majolica Jardinière 'Planter and Stand', Vallauris Signed
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Nouveau Majolica jardinière, (The largest model ever made) planter with stand by Delphin Massier & Fils at Vallauris (signed under the foot) This stylish piece is an early exampl...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica

Majolica Cyclamen Jardiniere Keller & Guerin Saint Clement, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Antique Majolica planter cyclamens cache pot plants circa 1900 signed Keller and Guerin Saint Clement.
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic

Vallauris Majolica Ceramic Large Wall Plate Trompe L'oeil Seafood Motif
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...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Majolica Furniture

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Majolica, Pottery, Ceramic

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Majolica Bowl or Ashtray, Leaf Decor, Italy 1960s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Modernist majolica bowl or ashtray features distinct white, yellow, and orange leaf decor in the middle of the bowl with white and teal rim decor. Significant part of the bowl is le...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Majolica Furniture

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Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

Vallauris Orange Amber Brown Ceramic Fat Lava Round Ashtray / Bowl, 1950s
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...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Majolica Furniture

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Ceramic, Majolica

Set of 11 Majolica Plates, Black Forest Germany, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
Set of 11 black forest German majolica plates, circa 1930. Georg Schmider, Zell (1928- 1940). Black Forest, Bade, Germany. A set composed of 11 plates (8 x 17cm diameter and 3 x...
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1930s German Vintage Majolica Furniture

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Majolica

French Green Majolica Tureen with Stand Sarreguemines, circa 1870
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century green Majolica tureen with stand signed Sarreguemines Majolica, circa 1870 With grapes leaves. Height / 7.5", diameter / 8 inches.  
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1870s French Victorian Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Faience, Majolica, Ceramic

Pompei Moon Jar Hand Painted Ceramic Italy Contemporary 21st Century Majoilica
Located in London, GB
Pompei moon jar, 2024, full-fire reduction faience earthenware (majolica) 30 cm diameter, hand painted unique piece. Bottega Vignoli is a brand of artistic ceramics based in Faenza, one of the most representative ceramic production centres in Italy. Founded in 1976 by sisters Saura and Ivana, Bottega Vignoli stands out for its limited production, accurate details and skilful experimentation resulting in stunning unique and one of a kind pieces. Their style is immediately recognizable and expressly follows the path...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Majolica Furniture

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Ceramic, Earthenware, Majolica

Plate Centerpiece Bowl Tray Decorated Ornament Majolica Blue White Deruta Italy
Located in Recanati, IT
This splendid ceramic plate is handmade and hand-painted in Italy following the original Renaissance painting technique, unchanged over time, which we observe to the letter: it is de...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Majolica Furniture

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Ceramic, Majolica

Large Ceramic Plate, Decorative Majolica Bowl Centerpiece, Pink White, In Stock
Located in Recanati, IT
Large pink hand painted ceramic plate, made in a limited edition of 30 pieces. This majolica plate made in Italy can be used as a centerpiece, tray, fruit bowl, as a decorative wall ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Majolica Furniture

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Ceramic, Majolica

Antique Majolica Wardle Bamboo Basketweave Dogwood Flower Pitcher Jug 7"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Majolica pitcher or jug featuring a chinoiserie bamboo and basketweave design with dogwood flower. Marked on base. Attributed to Wardle Pottery. Dimensions: 5.25" x 4.25" ...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Majolica Furniture

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Majolica

French Majolica Oyster Aqua Turquoise Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1870
Located in Austin, TX
French aqua turquoise Majolica oyster plate signed Sarreguemines Majolica, circa 1870. 6 shells and space for the lemon on the center.
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1870s French French Provincial Antique Majolica Furniture

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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Antique Majolica Double Leaf Candy Nut Serving Dish Compote Basket 17"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Majolica footed double leaf plates / strawberry platter / serving dish / bowl / basket / compote featuring two green leaves with a twig / branch handle. Dimensions: 17" x 8....
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Majolica Furniture

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Majolica

19th Century French Barbotine Covered Bowl with Bird and Bird Nest Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century petite French faience bowl adorned with a bird and bird nest barbotine décor. This French pottery features a green colored body, decorated with exquisite colorful flow...
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19th Century French Antique Majolica Furniture

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Ceramic, Majolica

Early 20th Century Continental "Palace" Size Terracotta Planter
Located in Bronx, NY
This early 20th century Continental terracotta planter is designed in a rich high glaze cobalt blue and white finish. The body of the planter features decorative applied handles that...
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Early 20th Century English Majolica Furniture

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Majolica

French Majolica Parakeets Plate Salins, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica plate two parakeets with oranges Salins, circa 1890.  
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Furniture

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Ceramic, Majolica

Majolica Renaissance Vase Serpentine Handles Bacchus Italy 19th Century Revival
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Tall Italian majolica serpentine handles vase with a mythological scene Depicting The Triumph of Bacchus and Ariadne - Annibale Carracci - 1597...
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19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Majolica Furniture

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Majolica

‎Life-Size Italian Boxer Dog Terracotta Ceramic Statue Figurine Vintage, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1960s Italian Boxer Majolica dog statue figurine. Nice addition to your room or entry hall. It is approx. 28.75" high, 18.5" wide and 8 inches deep. Made of Majolica ce...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Majolica Furniture

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Majolica, Terracotta

Italian Vintage Red Tomato Tureen in Majolica Ceramic, 70s
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

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Ceramic, Majolica

19th Century French Painted Faience Rooster with Vase Signed Paul Comolera
Located in Dallas, TX
Add the charm of the French countryside to your home with this large, colorful and rare ceramic rooster sculpture. Crafted in France circa 1880, the Majolica composition is at once a...
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Late 19th Century French Country Antique Majolica Furniture

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Faience, Majolica

Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile with Pikier, 17th Century
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
The Netherlands Amsterdam Circa 1625 – 1650 A blue and white Dutch tile with a decoration of a Dutch or Spanish soldier from the period of the 80 Years War. The decoration of this t...
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1620s Dutch Baroque Antique Majolica Furniture

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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Choisy-le-Roi Green Majolica Pheasant Moulded Pottery Plate, 19th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine and quality antique French Majolica plate with a pheasant set within a wooded landscape signed Hippolyte Choisy le Roi and dating ...
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1890s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Majolica Furniture

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Majolica

Antique Belgian Wasmuel Majolica Bird With Cherries Plate, Circa 1890
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...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Majolica Furniture

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Majolica

Antique Lidded Majolica Grotesque Horned Head Vase, 19th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An antique Majolica lidded vase moulded with a continuous relief moulded scene of putti in various activity with grotesque horned lion heads applied either side of the rim. The earth...
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19th Century European Victorian Antique Majolica Furniture

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Majolica

Handcrafted Contemporary 8 Ceramic Breakfast Egg Plates Majolica by Lorenzo
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Enhance your space with this elegant ceramic egg plate by Mexican artist Lorenzo Lorenzzo. Handcrafted in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, this versatile piece features a refined e...
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2010s Mexican Modern Majolica Furniture

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Majolica

Ceramic Vase Byzantine Hand Painted Majolica Italy Contemporary 21st Century
Located in London, GB
Bottega Vignoli, Byzantium vase, 2022 Full-fire reduction earthenware 17cm x 37cm height. unique piece hand-painted Italian majolica. Bottega Vignoli is a brand of artistic ceramics...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Majolica Furniture

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Ceramic, Majolica

Vase Vessel Majolica Ornament Hand Painted Empire Red Limited Edition Italy
Located in Recanati, IT
This lavish majolica vase is painted in polychrome, characterized by the elegant presence of naturalistic ornamental motifs that enhance its forms beautifully. Its powerful aesthetic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Majolica Flowers Oyster Plate Longchamp, circa 1900
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

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Ceramic, Majolica

Majolica White Swan Jardinière Jerome Massier, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Small Majolica white swan jardinière signed Jerome Massier Vallauris, circa 1890.
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Furniture

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Ceramic, Majolica

Majolica Parakeets Plate Salins, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica plate two parakeets on a blue background with oranges signed Salins, circa 1890.  
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Furniture

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Ceramic, Majolica

French Majolica Frog Wall Pocket Jerome Massier Fils Vallauris, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Frog Wall Pocket Jerome Massier Fils Vallauris, circa 1900. The Massier are known for the quality of their unique enamels and paintings. The Massier family produced d...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Furniture

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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

French Majolica Set of 2 Vases & Jardiniere Orchies circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
A French Majolica set of 2 vases and a jardiniere with flowers signed Orchies circa 1930. Art Deco period. Vases height 12.5 inches.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic

A George Jones Majolica 'Lotus' Flower Plate, English, ca. 1869
Located in Banner Elk, NC
George Jones Majolica Lotus Plate, naturalistically molded as overlapping lily pads and lotus leaves, with a central relief-molded pink and yellow lotus flower on turquoise-glazed wa...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica

Majolica Currant Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1870
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica currant plate signed Sarreguemines Majolica, circa 1870. Geometric pattern on the border.
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1870s French Victorian Antique Majolica Furniture

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Ceramic, Majolica

Majolica Wall Pocket Dog Delphin Massier, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica dog wall pocket signed Delphin Massier. Height / 7.3 inches. The Massier are known for the quality of their unique enamels and paintings. The Massier family produced ...
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1890s French Victorian Antique Majolica Furniture

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Ceramic, Majolica

Pair of Majolica Palissy Chalices Vases with Grapes Circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of 19th century Palissy chalices with lions heads and grapes garlands, the feets are stylized seaweeds in a Renaissance style. Attributed to the School of Paris. Hairline on t...
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1880s French Renaissance Revival Antique Majolica Furniture

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Majolica

Majolica Ceramic Lemons Wall Decoration / Wall Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, ES
Stunning lemons Manises Majolica ceramic wall decoration, Spain, 1960s. Handcrafted ceramic wall hanging sculpture featuring a bunch of...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Majolica Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Minton Majolica Oyster Plate, Mottled Leopard Spots, English, Dated 1870
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Minton Majolica Oyster Plate, the relief-molded dish with six wells glazed in mottled leopard spots of green and dark brown, each well separated by shells and seaweed, the center wel...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Majolica Furniture

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Majolica

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 Majolica Furniture

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Ceramic, Majolica

Blue Deruta Antiqued Potiche Jar Majolica Vase, Blue Peacock, Hand Painted Italy
Located in Recanati, IT
This splendid potiche vase is handmade and hand-painted in Italy: it is decorated with peacocks, known as symbols of resurrection and eternal life, accomp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Revival Majolica Furniture

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Ceramic, Majolica

Vase Vessel Majolica Damask Renaissance Black Yellow Hand Painted Italy Deruta
Located in Recanati, IT
Majolica vase with a black background decorated in golden yellow. the vase is formed by a very slender body and a flared neck ending with a rather everted edge: it is handmade and ha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Majolica Furniture

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Ceramic, Clay, Majolica

Charger Plate Blue Butterflies Gold Luster Hand-Painted Italian Ceramic
Located in Recanati, IT
This exquisite Italian hand-painted ceramic charger plate is part of the 'Petalouda' Collection by deBlona. Featuring a mesmerizing butterfly motif, the design showcases shimmering b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Majolica Furniture

Materials

Gold Plate

Rare Henriot Quimper France Faience Vase, Abstract Hand Painted Decor
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare Henriot Quimper faience vase is hand painted with abstract decor of complex geometric bands on the base and on top and abstract leaf garland in the central area of the vase. M...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Majolica Furniture

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Faience, Pottery, Ceramic, Majolica

19th Century Majolica Roses and Butterfly Jardinière 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

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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Large Antique Majolica Planter Made Circa 1880 Turquoise Ground & Green Leaves
Located in Katonah, NY
This exquisite 19th-century majolica jardiniere and underplate by Minton was handpainted in Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, England, around 1880. This jardiniere measures an impressive 17" across the handles it is adorned with a delightful design of green oak leaves and light brown acorns that stand out beautifully against the beautiful turquoise background. The handles, in the shape of twisting oak branches...
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Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Majolica Furniture

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Majolica

Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile with Bird, Mid 17th Century
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
The Netherlands Circa 1630 - 1660 A fine painted blue and white tile with a decoration of a bird on a piece of fruit. With so-called oxheads as corner decoration. A genuine c...
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Mid-17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Majolica Furniture

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Ceramic, Majolica, Faience

French Majolica Arum Pitcher, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica arum pitcher circa 1890 from North of France. Art Nouveau.
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica

19th Century Majolica Leaves & Pink Flowers Plate Choisy-le-Roi
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica plate signed Choisy le roi, circa 1890. Decorated with leaves, ferns, pink flowers and Greek border.
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1890s French Victorian Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica

Majolica Parrots Double Vase Delphin Massier, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Colorful Majolica double vase with two parrots, the vase are decorated with painted pink flowers signed Delphin Massier, circa 1890.  
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Furniture

Materials

Majolica

Majolica Flowers Oyster Plate Longchamp, circa 1900
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

Majolica Ceramic Jar with Lid, Sgraffito Birds Decor, Italy Mid Century Modern
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare majolica jar with lid is decorated with bright, multicolored abstract birds and flowers motifs in sgraffito technique, that were hand-painted over the lines. The handles, the r...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Majolica Furniture

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Ceramic, 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.

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