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.
Pair of Porcelain Continental Fruit Coolers
Located in Norwood, NJ
Pair of early 19th Century porcelain continental fruit coolers. Fine quality having a subtle turquoise banding, with gilding and colorful floral baskets,...
Porcelain
Pair Of Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Vases
Located in Norwood, NJ
Find pair of Meiji period Japanese Satsuma 4 panel vases. Each vase featuring one panel with scholars and one panel with samurai. The two side panels are floral. Wonderfully gilt and...
Ceramic
12 Copelands Grosvenor Porcelain Plates England For Tiffany
By Copeland, Tiffany & Co.
Located in Norwood, NJ
Set of 12 cobalt blue and gilt with white ground porcelain plates by Copelands England for Tiffany & Co. cobalt blue leaves the gold outline design.
Porcelain
Pair Of Large Chinese Cloisonné Floor Vases With Phoenix And Chrysanthemum Motif
Located in Norwood, NJ
Striking pair of large Chinese cloisonné floor vases, each resting on a fitted carved wooden base. Executed in richly saturated enamels on a deep red ground, the vases are finely dec...
Enamel
Edmé Samson Porcelain Chinoiserie Centerpiece Jardiniere
By Edmé Samson
Located in Norwood, NJ
Edme Samson et Cie (French, 1845-1969), late 19th century. Large figural Mennecy-style polychrome porcelain chinoiserie jardiniere modeled as two figures holding a basket form decora...
Ceramic, Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Reticulated Plate With Hand-Painted Floral And Gilded
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Norwood, NJ
A superb example of Meissen craftsmanship, this hand-painted porcelain plate features a finely reticulated border of raised grape leaves and vines, accented throughout with hand-appl...
Porcelain
Pair of 19th Century English Hand Painted Compotes
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Elegant pair of hand painted and raised gilt English compotes. The scalloped tops with beautifully decorated floral and gilt design each one with a hand decorated pedestal base. In the manner of Royal Worcester in quality and style. Measures: 9.25 inches in diameter and can be used as small cake stands...
Porcelain
Italy 18th Century Italy Richard Ginori Doccia Pair of Porcelain Sauce Bowls
By Richard Ginori
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an elegant pair of porcelain sauce bowls with floral drawings in red and blue. It is beautiful for a table dressing or to collect. The production of this well known Italian...
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Sèvres Porcelain Compotes by Salvador Rosa, France, circa 1950
By Salvador Costa
Located in Tarry Town, NY
A refined mid-20th century French porcelain serving compote by Sèvres, designed and decorated by Salvador Rosa, circa 1950. This elegant tableware piece features a single-tier, round form resting on a circular base, with delicately hand-painted interior decorations and gilt trim, exemplifying the exquisite artistry of Sèvres porcelain. The compote’s decorative scheme includes a central allegorical scene inspired by the work of Salvador Rosa, surrounded by a border motif of trailing roses, a pink bowknot, and a blue wreath. The gilded edges and detailed hand-painted design highlight the fine craftsmanship and artistic refinement characteristic of Sèvres porcelain from this period. Each piece bears the Sèvres factory mark and Salvador Rosa’s impressed signature on the underside, confirming authenticity and origin. The compote measures approximately 6 inches in height by 9.7 inches in diameter. It is in good antique condition, showing minor wear consistent with age and use, with no chips, cracks, or repairs. This decorative and functional compote is both a collectible example of mid-20th century Sèvres porcelain...
Gold
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Flower-Blossom Porcelain Cups with Cover and Base
Located in Brea, CA
A pair of 19th century Chinese flower-blossom porcelain cups with cover and base, the cups and covers marked with red Daqing GuangXu NianZhi, ...
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Export Footed Dishes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
No breaks, cracks or fractures. Beautifully detailed.
Porcelain
Pair of 19th Century Medici Vases, Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in Lantau, HK
A set of two crater vases from the second quarter of 19th century, century 1825-1830, made of porcelain of France, crafted in the factory of Mortelèque in Ixelles (near Brussels), Belgium and painted by the artist Frédéric Faber (1782-1844). The model of the crater vase is based on the famed Medici crater in the Uffizi in Florence. This type of vase was often reserved for lavish gifts among the aristocracy and royal courts in Europe. At the Salon of 1815, Faber’s work attracted king William I of the Netherlands (1772-1843) who eventually named him the court’s official porcelain painter. Another very similar pair of Medici vases...
Porcelain
