Ceramic Decorative Objects

This is a good Chinese porcelain foo dog, sometimes called a temple lion all hand painted in polychrome coloured enamels, that we date to the early 20th Century period, circa 1920. ...

This Floor vase with its a typical Swedish minimalism is a great edition to any room. Produced at Gefle/Upsala Ekeby and designed by Berit Ternell in the 1950s. Good vintage condit...

Vase #606 by Karen Gayle Tinney A petite vase perfectly sized to stand alone in a small space or act as a companion to a larger piece. Each vase is formed by hand, making every piece unique. Stoneware with light burgundy glaze. Burgundy cotton fringe detail. Inside is glazed, the vessel can hold water. 8”H x 5”W Each piece is handmade by the artist in her Vermont studio...

Antique German Scheibe-Alsbach / Sitzendorf / Kister porcelain figurine of General Napoleon Bonaparte wearing traditional attire with long overcoat, h...

From the same Danish/Japanese company that made a lot of IHQ 's - Jens Harald Quistgaard designs during the 1970s and 80s comes this stylish vase, pencil or toothbrush holder in glaz...

An antique Chinese vase offers art pottery construction with double scroll form handles, incised decoration and celadon glaze, c1930 Measures - 13.5" x 4.75"diam

Crossed Swords with Star • Late 18th Century Porcelain • Museum Quality. An exceptional and highly important Meissen porcelain figural clock group, representing one of the manufacto...

Vase #504 by Karen Gayle Tinney A fan-favorite since its introduction in 2018, this versatile vase functions equally as a sculptural object and a vessel for flowers. Hand formed st...

Large, nearly antique, Japanese Kutani porcelain sleeping cat figure with ribbon and bell tied around the neck. Circa 1930. Extraordinary detail of fur, whiskers, and eye lashes very...

Japanese Kutani Porcelain Sleeping Cat Okimono, “Nemuri-Neko” Style, Taishō–Early Shōwa Period A refined Japanese Kutani porcelain okimono depicting a peacefully sleeping cat, datin...

French vintage decorative ceramic bowl by Albert Thiry (Small). This small Thiry bowl is one made with chamotte clay — fired with grog to give it that characteristic rough, open text...

Jacques Pouchain (1927-2015) French painter and ceramicist. Bird vase , black enamel 1960's. Signed "Atelier Dieulefit" & JP on back. H 23 cm.

Vase #703 by Karen Gayle Tinney Drawing on signature details from other Standard Collection pieces, this vase is an update to a traditional bottle neck silhouette. Hand formed beig...

An exceptional French Napoleon III gilt bronze figural mantel clock, dating to the early 19th century, showcasing the elegance, artistry, and masterful craftsmanship that made French...

🎁 Holiday Highlight: A thoughtful gift for dog lovers, vintage collectors, or anyone who appreciates European craftsmanship. A soulful 1970s Italian ceramic spaniel figurine, crafte...

1970s French Ceramic Cauliflower Soup Tureen with Lid and Matching Base – Realistic & Decorative Description: This charming and original French ceramic soup tureen, crafted in the 1...

Vase #735 by Karen Gayle Tinney Featuring fringe and braided details from all views, this vase is sized to hold a large arrangement of flowers or to stand alone as a sculptural pi...

Exquisite contemporary Japanese decorative Porcelain vase, intricately gilded and hand painted in hues of red, blue and gold on a striking globular body, a signed work by highly accl...

Shino Glazed Moon Jar by Jason Fox. A Southern Californian for over half his life, Contemporary Ceramic Artist Jason Fox draws upon his classical education in Architecture and Art H...

Wall Sculpture #849 Single panel wall sculpture. Hand formed ceramic piece in unglazed white stoneware with cotton braid and fringe. Hanging wire is included on the back. Ships with...

An amazing glazed hand painted lidded vase made in Germany by Furstenberg Porcelain, a well known Manufactory for extraordinary items. This is a heavy vase but you can also use it as...

An Art Nouveau Awaji vase, crafted on Japan’s Awaji Island in the early 1900s, reflecting the region’s celebrated ceramic tradition, known for bold decorative forms and experimental ...

A fine French tian (Provencal term for bowl) or dairy and mixing basin from Provence - featuring the traditional glazed terracotta crafted in the regions Southwest France during the ...

A lovely round mid-century wall clock, crafted by Junghans in Germany during the 1950s. Designed in the characteristic style of the era, it features elegant brass hands, a brass fram...

Vase #606 by Karen Gayle Tinney. A petite vase perfectly sized to stand alone in a small space or act as a companion to a larger piece. Each vase is formed by hand, making every piece unique. Stoneware with shiny gray speckled glaze. Gray tencel fringe...

Charming small Tonala pottery figurine depicts a reclining cat with folded front paws and raised head; the cat is looking forward with wide open, large eyes and a slightly surprised ...

Giustiniani Pottery Greek Revival Handled Low Krater (low bowl), mid-19th century. Neopolitan red figure decoration. Part of the Grand Tour phenomenon, the Nicola Giustiniani pottery...

This pair of large Chinese Export porcelain blue and white temple jars stands out for its assured hand-painted decoration, balanced proportion, and commanding scale. Dating to the la...

This Dutch Gouda vase by Zuid, produced in Holland in 1922, features the Corona pattern with richly hand-painted floral decoration inspired by the flowing organic forms of the Art No...

A striking early 20th-century Fulper Pottery buttress bowl, featuring a low rounded body supported by three bold architectural buttress-form feet. #5710 The exterior is finished in...

This is a Chinese Export porcelain bowl, hand painted in a blue and white pattern, which we date to the 18th Century or earlier, back to late Ming dynasty in the early 17th century. ...

A substantial English creamware centerpiece bowl by Wedgwood, made exclusively for the distinguished Philadelphia retailer Bailey Banks & Biddle. Accompanied by its original illustra...

Striking Italian ceramic vase by Bitossi, featuring a bold geometric striped decoration in white, black, yellow, and red. The elegant elongated form is articulated by rhythmic horizo...

Vintage French ceramic flower vase by Le Mûrier (circa 1960s). A charming cylindrical vase in the unmistakable Le Mûrier Provençal style with their trademark stylised mulberry flower...

Large vintage Talavera hand painted studio ceramic Rooster - featuring a typical brightly colored multi pattern design - unsigned - Mexico - circa 1980's. Excellent/mint vintage con...

Vase #703 by Karen Gayle Tinney Featuring fringe and braided details from all views, this vase is sized to hold a large arrangement of flowers or to stand alone as a sculptural piec...

Glazed ceramic woman (circa 1960s) by Jacques Pouchain (1925-2005). This is a delightful, figurative art pottery vase modelled as a woman with her arms upraised and hands clutching t...

A gorgeous hand-painted Japanese Satsuma vase, Meigi, circa 20th century, Japan. Beautiful hand-painted detail of colorful flowers and spider mum flowers around finished with gold de...

Vase #703 by Karen Gayle Tinney Drawing on signature details from other Standard Collection pieces, this vase is an update to a traditional bottle neck silhouette. Hand formed bei...

Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Carafe Vase by Otto Wichmann, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Mat...

A stunning yellow stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg designed in 1968, the vase has a lovely har-fur glaze. The vase is 14 cm (5.6") ta...

LARGE FIGURAL FEMALE ABSTRACT SCULPTURE CHROME OVER PORCELAIN! By JARU SUBLIME! LARGE (Height Approx. 22" Width 9") In the mid century period, the arts flourished. Interior scul...

A beautiful, stoneware art deco globe vase, with amazing green hares fur glaze. Designed by Nils Emil Lundström for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1920s. Great original condition. Some slight s...

Chains echo different emotions in us, some see them as a symbol of imprisonment, and vulnerability and some see as an emotion of inter connectivity and strong bond between the people. The truth is ,chains as we see them in the moment will either resonate the first or the latter symbolism depending on the emotions we feel at the moment. This eye-catching wall hanging adds a nomadic and mystical feel to any room. Created through a hand-intensive process of linking hand built stoneware rings of different sizes, this wall hanging is a dynamic decoration for an eclectic bedroom...

This vintage ceramic serving dish features a clean square form with a gently recessed center and raised edges. The minimalist Scandinavian design showcases sleek lines and an underst...

A beautiful, spherical ceramic art deco vase. Amazing glaze with details in hand-painted gold. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s. Good original condition. Some ...

Rare vintage Royal Dux polar bear figurine, designed circa 1920 in Czechoslovakia. Crafted from fine white porcelain, the sculpture captures a lifelike polar bear mid-stride with el...

French Art Nouveau Inkwell by Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat, France, circa 1890. A rare and exquisite Art Nouveau inkwell by renowned French ceramist Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat (1844–1910). This finely crafted piece showcases Dalpayrat’s signature red copper-glazed stoneware, especially rich and luminous near the base. Elegantly mounted in pewter, the design exemplifies the organic flow and refined detail of the Art Nouveau period. Dimensions: Height: 3.54 in. (9 cm) Diameter: 5.12 in. (13 cm) Materials: Stoneware with pewter mount Condition: Excellent+++++, museum-quality preservation Markings: Incised signature "Dalpayrat 1500" under the base (see photo) This inkwell is a collectible example of French ceramic art at the turn of the century—perfect for collectors of Art Nouveau, 19th-century French ceramics, or the works of Dalpayrat. Adrien Dalpayrat (1844–1910): A Pioneer of French Ceramic Innovation Adrien Dalpayrat was a French ceramicist and researcher who played a key role in the revival of stoneware at the end of the 19th century. Born in 1844 in Limoges, Dalpayrat studied drawing and porcelain painting in his hometown before beginning his professional career at the Jules Vieillard faience factory in Bordeaux. There, he met his wife, Marie Tallerie, with whom he had two sons—Albert and Adolphe—who would later become his primary collaborators. Throughout his early career, Dalpayrat worked for several major ceramic manufacturers, including Ashwin (Valentine), Fouquet (Toulouse), François Blanc (Monaco), and Léon Sazerat (Limoges). In 1889, seeking greater independence, he moved to the Paris region and established his own studio in Bourg-la-Reine. Collaborations and Artistic Evolution Dalpayrat’s creative vision expanded through his collaboration with sculptor Alphonse Voisin-Delacroix. Together, they explored neo-Gothic and Palissy-inspired motifs, creating a remarkable ceramic bestiary. Following Voisin-Delacroix’s death in 1893, Dalpayrat partnered with Adèle Lesbros, which marked a shift in his work toward simpler, more refined vase forms influenced by Japonism. Japanese art had been introduced to France during the 1867 Universal Exhibition, but it wasn’t until the 1878 Exhibition, particularly through the ceremonial stoneware used in the Japanese tea ceremony, that Japonism truly captivated French artists. This influence led Dalpayrat to create vessels with organic, vegetal, and animal-inspired forms. Technical Mastery: The Secrets of Copper Red Among all the ceramists of his time who sought to replicate the elusive Chinese “sang de boeuf” (oxblood) glaze, Adrien Dalpayrat was arguably the most successful. He didn’t simply reproduce the legendary copper red—he transformed it. By manipulating glaze thickness, firing temperature, atmosphere, and copper oxide content, he developed a unique palette of flamed and mottled red glazes that became his signature: the renowned Dalpayrat red. He further enriched his pieces by introducing streaks and inclusions of turquoise, blue, green, and yellow—freeing the red glaze from monochromy and turning it into an expressive, living surface. His work pushed stoneware beyond function into expressive art, merging form and glaze in bold, sculptural harmony. Beyond Ceramics: Bronze Mounts and Architectural Works Dalpayrat also collaborated with renowned jewelers such as Ernest Cardeilhac and Keller to produce pieces mounted in gilt bronze, blending ceramics with decorative arts at the highest level. In an effort to make his work more accessible, he opened a second faience workshop focused on simpler, more affordable pieces inspired by Nevers and Rouen ware. However, this venture faced financial difficulties and closed by 1900. The main family studio followed in 1906 as the popularity of Art Nouveau declined. Dalpayrat then returned to Limoges, devoting his final years to painting and drawing until his death in 1910. Legacy and Recognition Despite financial struggles during his lifetime, Dalpayrat’s ceramics were widely acclaimed at major international exhibitions: Bronze medal, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago (1893) Silver medal, Antwerp International Exhibition (1894) Gold medal, Exposition Universelle, Paris (1900) Today, his work is part of prestigious museum collections. In 2020, the Petit Palais in Paris acquired a large bird motif vase created in collaboration with Voisin-Delacroix, now on view in Room...

This lovely Hungarian pottery vase with a glossy lava glaze in bright orange and vivid yellow over a dark brown matte body dating from the late 60s. It seems to have an incised logo ...

A gorgeous character ceramic figural Santa Claus statue in the Style of the well known German Garden or Yard Gnomes. This character statue has been made by unknown Company in Germany...

A ceramic wall clock with 7 rubies, manufactured by the historic brand Peter Electic, in the Mid-Century/Space Age style, featuring a rounded square "television" shape typical of the...

Set of two Gio Ponti for Ginori athletic dishes. Vintage Richard Ginori shaped nut dishes/ small saucers from the athletic series designed by Gio Ponti featuring a lithe male diver a...

Hand-painted ceramic pitcher, made by Bruno Gambone in the 1970s Ø cm 20 h cm 17 Bruno Gambone (1936-2021) was an influential Italian ceramicist and artist, widely recognized for h...

A signed rare abstract Scandinavian Mid- century modern art ceramic plate made by Inger Persson in the 1960s for Rörstrand, Sweden. This is a studio production and has an unusual pat...

An exceptional example of the celebrated Fleurs Des Siècles collection designed by Jane Hutcheson for Mottahedeh and produced by Vista Alegre, this sculptural floral arrangement comb...

A beautifully aged Japanese storage jar. It embodies the quiet strength of traditional, practical pottery. Its form is distorted. Distorted jars are not usually found on the market,...

This shaped Wedgwood creamware dish, hand-painted circa 1780, presents the quiet elegance characteristic of late 18th-century English creamware. The gently undulating rim frames a so...

Elegant antique porcelain vase by Josef Strnact, produced in Bohemia at the turn of the 20th century. Executed in deep cobalt blue glaze with rich hand-a...

This is an antique presentation prize bowl. An English oak, silver plate and ceramic display or fruit dish, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1905. A charming and versatile servi...

Striking French Art Deco glazed stoneware vase by Pierrefonds, made circa 1920. With its architectural form, large geometric handles and richly varied glaze, this vase is a distincti...