The striking elegance and craftsmanship associated with vintage Richard Ginori porcelain and ceramics are hallmarks of the distinguished Italian manufacturer's deep heritage. Over nearly 300 years, the company has established a legacy of enduring design — its exquisite handmade serving pieces, tea sets, tableware, vases and more are coveted all over the world.
Richard Ginori traces its long history back to the village of Doccia, Italy, where marchese Carlo Ginori opened the Doccia Porcelain Manufactory in 1735. The factory employed talented Viennese painters and modelers, and although it took time for Carlo to perfect his models and molds, the company eventually became known for its impeccable white porcelain, inspired by Ginori's love of white gold. By 1779, the factory’s refined porcelain decorated palaces and stately residences.
In 1896, the factory expanded and merged with the Società Ceramic Richard of Milan. The new company was named Richard Ginori, and the early 20th century marked a period of artistic revival for the manufacturer.
In 1923, the influential Italian architect, publisher and furniture designer Gio Ponti was appointed as the company's artistic director (a role he held until 1933). He was still a young man at the time, but the now-celebrated polymath was fearless in his efforts to innovate at Richard Ginori — he introduced a contemporary spirit at the manufacturer and integrated ancient Roman art and other neoclassical elements into his richly ornate designs for decorative objects and ceramic vessels. At the 1925 International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts in Paris — the design fair that brought the Art Deco style into the world — both Richard Ginori and its bold artistic director won a Grand Prix.
In the decades that followed, offerings at the storied porcelain manufacturer showed an adoption of the modern style that had taken shape in furniture design and decorative arts during the mid-20th century. In 1954, the company was renamed Ginori 1735, a reference to its inaugural year. Over time, Richard Ginori has partnered with numerous renowned designers such as Giovanni Gariboldi, Antonio Piva, Franco Albini and Aldo Rossi. In 2013, Gucci purchased the Ginori 1735 brand and factory.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage Richard Ginori serveware and decorative objects.
Floral Bathroom Set by Richard Ginori, Lavenite Series, Italy, 1950s
By Richard Ginori
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This bathroom set includes a pedestal sink, a ceramic decorated toilet, and a bidet, complete with original period fixtures such as two soap holders and a matching lamp, all crafted ...
Ceramic
Italian modern blue bathroom fixtures Gardena Antonia Campi Richard Ginori 1970s
By Richard Ginori, Antonia Campi
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern blue bathroom fixtures Gardena Antonia Campi Richard Ginori 1970s Set of three bathroom fixtures mod. Gardena consisting of toilet, bidet ...
Metal
Rare original Antonia Campi Bathroom Set for Richard Ginori, Italy, 1965
By Richard Ginori, Antonia Campi
Located in London, GB
Bathroom set by Antonia Campi for Richard Ginori, Italy, 1965. A rare and highly distinctive example of Italian mid-century bathroom design, this three-piece set includes a sink, bid...
Metal
Italian modern blue ceramic bidet by Antonia Campi for Richard Ginori, 1970s
By Richard Ginori, Antonia Campi
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern blue ceramic bidet by Antonia Campi for Richard Ginori, 1970s Bidet mod. Gardena in white ceramic enameled in shades of blue with lighter relief lines. Two metal plate...
Metal
Handmade Rounded Set for Bathroom in White Carrara Marble
By Fiammetta V.
Located in Carrara, IT
A rounded set for the bathroom in white Carrara marble which includes: One soap dispenser (diameter 9 x 19.5 cm), one toothbrush holder (diameter 7 x 12 cm), one soap dish (10 x 2 cm...
Marble
Handmade Rounded Set for Bathroom in Grey Bardiglio Marble
By Fiammetta V.
Located in Carrara, IT
A rounded set for the bathroom in grey Bardiglio marble which includes: One soap dispenser (diameter 9 x 19.5 cm), one toothbrush holder (diameter 7 x 12 cm), one soap dish (10 x 2 c...
Marble
Handmade Rounded Set for Bathroom in Paonazzo Marble
By Fiammetta V.
Located in Carrara, IT
A rounded set for the bathroom in Paonazzo marble which includes: One soap dispenser (diameter 9 x 19.5 cm), one toothbrush holder (diameter 7 x 12 cm), one soap dish (diameter 10 x ...
Marble
‘The Pearl’ Reclaimed Bathroom Sink
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A late 19th/early 20th century reclaimed bathroom sink with chrome plated taps and a bespoke floor standing bracket. This model is ‘The Pearl’ and features a boxy, rectangular design.
Enamel, Brass
$5,950Sale Price|30% Off
H 32 in W 31.5 in D 20 in
Italian Carrara Marble Neoclassical Bathroom Pedestal Sink Basin 32"
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental mid century Italian Neoclassical white Carrara marble bathroom sink. A thick rectangular plith column supports a serpentine sink with acanth...
Carrara Marble
$647 / set
H 7.49 in W 10.44 in D 10.44 in
Handmade Complete Squared Set for Bathroom in Black Marquina Marble
By Fiammetta V.
Located in Carrara, IT
A complete squared set for the bathroom in black Marquina marble which includes: one soap dispenser (9 x 9 x 19 cm), one soap dish (10 x 13 x 2 cm), one toothbrush holder (8.5 x 8.5 x 12 cm), one box holder with lid (9.5 x 9.5 x 9.5 cm), one spa tray...
Marble
$5,250 / set
H 33.47 in W 21.66 in D 31.5 in
Antonia Campi for Sci Laveno "Gardena" Bathroom Fixtures, Italy, 1970s
By S.C.I. Laveno, Antonia Campi
Located in Naples, IT
Bathroom sanitaryware set model "Gardena" in blue glazed ceramic designed by Antonia Campi for Ceramiche Laveno, consisting of washbasin, WC and bidet. Italy 1970. Significant marks ...
Ceramic
$1,857Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 5.12 in W 24.22 in D 4.34 in
Rattan Wall Mounted Bathroom Accessories Set, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of Bathroom Wall Fixtures, Rattan Spain, 1950-1960 This vintage set of bathroom accessories handcrafted in rattan / bamboo and wicker is comprised by a towel ring, a toilet pape...
Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Bamboo
$758
H 19.69 in W 27.56 in D 13.78 in
Hanging bathroom Cabinet by G. Gramigna en S. Mazza, for Valenti italy
By Valenti, Salvatore Mazza, Giuliana Gramigna
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice half moon shaped Cabinet ,Plastic , can be hang on the wall . or beneath the sink , ideal bath room cabinet , Signed . 70 Design by G. Gramigna en S. Mazza, Valenti & C. M...
Plastic
Glass Vintage Baby Blue and Gold Bathroom Set, France, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This beautiful baby blue bathroom set is in very good vintage condition. An elegant addition to a Classic bathroom. Only one unique set. Made in Fran...
Glass
$328Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.91 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
Italian Carrara Marble Toilet Paper Holder, Mid-Century Modern, 1970s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
An elegant and sculptural toilet paper holder handcrafted in Italy during the 1970s from solid Carrara marble. Showcasing a minimalist silhouette with a cylindrical arm and a smoothl...
Marble
Spa Sinfonia Set of 5 Bathroom Pieces by Mario Cioni
By Mario Cioni
Located in Milan, IT
This precious and sophisticated set comprises five pieces that will infuse elegance in any bathroom. Functional and decorative, this set is made of transparent glass adorned with a s...
Glass
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H 36.23 in W 27.56 in D 21.86 in
Italian modern Gardena blue ceramic sink by Antonia Campi Richard Ginori, 1970s
By Richard Ginori, Antonia Campi
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Gardena blue ceramic sink by Antonia Campi Richard Ginori, 1970s Bathroom sink mod. Gardena in white and glazed ceramic in shades of blue with lighter relief streaks. ...
Ceramic
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H 32.29 in W 29.14 in D 21.66 in
Italian modern Gardena blue ceramic sinks by Antonia Campi Richard Ginori, 1970s
By Richard Ginori, Antonia Campi
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Gardena blue ceramic sinks by Antonia Campi Richard Ginori, 1970s Pair of bathroom sinks mod. Gardena in white and glazed ceramic...
Ceramic
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H 15.36 in W 14.38 in D 18.71 in
Italian modern water closet Gardena by Antonia Campi for Richard Ginori, 1970s
By Richard Ginori, Antonia Campi
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern water closet Gardena by Antonia Campi for Richard Ginori, 1970s Water closet mod. Gardena in ceramic. The upper part is in white ceramic, while the rest is in green gl...
Ceramic
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H 5.38 in W 7.38 in D 5.5 in
Richard Ginori Italian Porcelain Plant Cachepot Jardiniere with Bird Design
By Richard Ginori
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, vintage Richard Ginori porcelain 'Paradise' cachepot jardiniere flower or plant pot holder with gold detail and multi-colored bird and flower design, circa mid to late-2...
Porcelain
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H 31 in W 18 in D 25 in
Midcentury Hand Painted Richard Ginori Porcelain Commode, Toilet, Water Closet
By Richard Ginori
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury hand painted Richard Ginori porcelain commode, toilet, water closet. Fabulous custom green paisley hand painted porcelain, 1960s, made in Italy...
Porcelain
Designer Italian White & Gold Porcelain Bathroom Vanity Cup by Richard Ginori
By Richard Ginori
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Italian white and gold porcelain bathroom water cup or vanity piece to hold Q-tips, make-up brushes, etc., by designer Richard Ginori, circa 20t...
Porcelain
Vintage Richard Ginori Paisley Toilet
By Richard Ginori
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A wonderfully decorative and functional toilet covered with paisley. Measures 18" wide x 25" deep x 31" high with a 4 1/2" hole on bottom Good or...