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Talavera Hand Painted Terracotta Tissue Box Cover
Talavera Hand Painted Terracotta Tissue Box Cover

Talavera Hand Painted Terracotta Tissue Box Cover

Located in Bradenton, FL

A hand made Talavera terracotta rectangular tissue box cover. Hand painted with swirling scrolls and foliage motifs in vibrant sage green, ochre yellow, cerulean, navy blue and white.

Category

1990s Mexican Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Japanese Ceramic Tea Ceremony Chawan
Japanese Ceramic Tea Ceremony Chawan

Japanese Ceramic Tea Ceremony Chawan

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Small Han Tsutsu-gata (half cylinder shape) Japanese tea ceremony chawan, circa mid-20th Century. Attractive partially metallic brown / taupe color combin...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Handapainted Coral ceramic dessert plates
Handapainted Coral ceramic dessert plates

Handapainted Coral ceramic dessert plates

By Bertrando Di Renzo

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

handpainted coral ceramic plates Made in italy, ceramic A piece of italian craftsmanship on your table

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Théodore deck (1823-1891), A Gourd Shape Enameled Faïence Vase, circa 1885
Théodore deck (1823-1891), A Gourd Shape Enameled Faïence Vase, circa 1885

Théodore deck (1823-1891), A Gourd Shape Enameled Faïence Vase, circa 1885

By Theodore Deck

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Théodore Deck (1823-1891) Gourd shape vase with a spherical body and straight neck Polychrome glazed earthenware designed on both sides with a bird, butterflies, a bee, and flowers o...

Category

1880s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Ceramics

Materials

Faience

Ceramic Sculpture with Black Glaze Decoration by Tim Orr, circa 1970
Ceramic Sculpture with Black Glaze Decoration by Tim Orr, circa 1970

Ceramic Sculpture with Black Glaze Decoration by Tim Orr, circa 1970

By Tim Orr

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A ceramic sculpture with black glaze decoration by Tim Orr. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. circa 1970.

Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Georgian Davenport Ironstone Platter, Stork Pattern, Circa 1815, 34cm
Georgian Davenport Ironstone Platter, Stork Pattern, Circa 1815, 34cm

Georgian Davenport Ironstone Platter, Stork Pattern, Circa 1815, 34cm

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a finely hand painted large and rare early Stone China (Ironstone) plate / stand or platter which dates to the George 111 period, circa 1815. Made by the DAVENPORT factory of Longport, Staffordshire Potteries, England. The plate is very well potted with a slightly raised central circular section. This plate is beautifully hand painted in a pattern called "Stork", which is pattern number 24 and one of Davenport's very few Chinoiserie patterns. This bold pattern features polychrome enamels with a stork, chrysanthemum and peony in an oriental garden. There are under-glaze blue transfers in under-glaze cobalt blue, with orange, pink, and brown over-glaze enamels. The pattern is embellished with excellent hand gilding. This pattern is a match to the Ralph & James Clews pattern called " Crane in Chinese Garden". A photo of the Clews plate in this pattern is on page 142 of Griselda Lewis' "A Collector's History of English Pottery". The mark on the base of the Plate or Platter is Godden's 1183, a blue printed DAVENPORT STONE CHINA...

Category

Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

19th C Mochaware Milk Pitcher
19th C Mochaware Milk Pitcher

19th C Mochaware Milk Pitcher

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19th C Mochaware Milk Pitcher

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th C Mochaware milk pitcher. Very Rare pitcher.

Category

19th Century American Colonial Revival Antique Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Heljä Liukko-sundström for Arabia, Glazed Faience Wall Plaque
Heljä Liukko-sundström for Arabia, Glazed Faience Wall Plaque

Heljä Liukko-sundström for Arabia, Glazed Faience Wall Plaque

Located in København, Copenhagen

Heljä Liukko-Sundström (b. 1938) for Arabia. Glazed faience wall plaque with hand-painted flowers. Finnish design. Dated 1981. Measures: 23.7 x 11 cm....

Category

1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Faience

Georgian Masons Ironstone Large Platter (#2) in Fence Rock & Tree Ptn, Ca 1818
Georgian Masons Ironstone Large Platter (#2) in Fence Rock & Tree Ptn, Ca 1818

Georgian Masons Ironstone Large Platter (#2) in Fence Rock & Tree Ptn, Ca 1818

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very good hand painted Mason's ironstone large Platter or Meat Plate, in the Fence, Rock and Tree gilded pattern, from their earliest George IIIrd period, circa 1818. The ...

Category

Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

Rare Extra Large Set of Vintage Michelin Man Tiles, circa 1960
Rare Extra Large Set of Vintage Michelin Man Tiles, circa 1960

Rare Extra Large Set of Vintage Michelin Man Tiles, circa 1960

Located in Barcelona, ES

Dive into a nostalgic journey with this rare and unique large set of Michelin Man tiles, crafted by an unknown manufacturer in Spain circa 1960. The set comprises the iconic Michelin...

Category

1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Bjorn Wiinblad Decorated Vase For Rosenthal
Bjorn Wiinblad Decorated Vase For Rosenthal

Bjorn Wiinblad Decorated Vase For Rosenthal

Located in Essex, MA

Nicely decorated with cobalt blues from the 1001 nights series. Signed in gold on side and marked on base.

Category

1970s German Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

French Majolica Moon Wall Plate, circa 1880
French Majolica Moon Wall Plate, circa 1880

French Majolica Moon Wall Plate, circa 1880

Located in Austin, TX

Unusual French yellow Majolica moon plate with owl, star ,bat and bird, circa 1880.  

Category

1880s French Rustic Antique Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Guido Gambone Large Ceramic Decorative Cup or Vide-Poches 1950's
Guido Gambone Large Ceramic Decorative Cup or Vide-Poches 1950's

Guido Gambone Large Ceramic Decorative Cup or Vide-Poches 1950's

By Guido Gambone

Located in Paris, FR

Guido Gambone (1909-1969) Hand enameled with geometric decor characters on glazed ceramic. Can be used as vide-poche or wall decor Signed Gambone, Italy with donkey mark. Nice origin...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Vintage Purple Decorative Glass Vase Pot, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Vintage Purple Decorative Glass Vase Pot, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Vintage Purple Decorative Glass Vase Pot, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Vintage glass in very good condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. No jags, defects etc. Only one unique piece. .

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass

Flemish Salt Glazed Pottery Beer Ewer ft Story of Susanna 1584
Flemish Salt Glazed Pottery Beer Ewer ft Story of Susanna 1584

Flemish Salt Glazed Pottery Beer Ewer ft Story of Susanna 1584

Located in Dallas, TX

Very rare flemish pottery beer jug or stein…..depicting the Story of Susanna and dated 1584. The original jug has been attributed to Engel Kran…..a ...

Category

Early 19th Century German Renaissance Antique Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Plum Blossom Snuff Bottle, circa 1900
Chinese Plum Blossom Snuff Bottle, circa 1900

Chinese Plum Blossom Snuff Bottle, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynasty society, the practice provided an opportunity to display one's refined aesthetic through collectible snuff bottles. This decorative snuff bottle has a simple ceramic form and a colorful finish of overglaze enamels atop white glaze. The bottle has an oval shape, with flattened sides and rounded edges. The shoulders are accented with a door knocker motif and the sides are painted with birds amid plum blossom...

Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Gustave Tiffoche brown stoneware ceramic vase circa 1970 unique piece
Gustave Tiffoche brown stoneware ceramic vase circa 1970 unique piece

Gustave Tiffoche brown stoneware ceramic vase circa 1970 unique piece

By Gustave Tiffoche

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Gustave Tiffoche Brown stoneware ceramic vase by french artist Unique piece Signed under the base Original perfect condition Height 25 cm Large 12 cm.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Georges Jouve French Ceramic Artist Black Coupe
Georges Jouve French Ceramic Artist Black Coupe

Georges Jouve French Ceramic Artist Black Coupe

By Georges Jouve

Located in Chicago, IL

Georges Jouve c1910 - 1964 French ceramic artist black glazed coupe vide poche or dish. Signed with Jouve cypher. Excellent condition, no ships or restorations. One of the most defin...

Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Anatomica, Porcelain Hand with leaves and dragonflies Decoration by Vito Nesta
Anatomica, Porcelain Hand with leaves and dragonflies Decoration by Vito Nesta

Anatomica, Porcelain Hand with leaves and dragonflies Decoration by Vito Nesta

By Vito Nesta

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Le mani in porcellana della collezione Anatomica, creata da Vito Nesta per il suo brand Grand Tour, sono un oggetto di design intramontabile e di grande valore decorativo. La produzi...

Category

2010s Italian Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Mid Century Vintage Beige Artistic Glass Vase, Europe, 1970s
Mid Century Vintage Beige Artistic Glass Vase, Europe, 1970s

Mid Century Vintage Beige Artistic Glass Vase, Europe, 1970s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

VASE “SCARF” Author: Decorative Glassworks "Makora", Krosno Year of creation: 2nd half 20th century Information: laminated glass, hand-formed, mass decoration with a crack motif. h...

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Maiolica Pitcher by Antonio Ferretti, Lodi, Circa 1770-1780
Italian Maiolica Pitcher by Antonio Ferretti, Lodi, Circa 1770-1780

Italian Maiolica Pitcher by Antonio Ferretti, Lodi, Circa 1770-1780

By Antonio Ferretti

Located in Milano, IT

Maiolica pitcher Antonio Ferretti Manufacture Lodi, circa 1770-1780 Maiolica polychrome decorated “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire). It measures 8.66 x 8.66 x 4.33 in (22 x 22 x 11 ...

Category

1770s Italian Rococo Antique Ceramics

Materials

Maiolica

18th Century Chinese Porcelain Dish Blue and White Hand Painted, Qing Qianlong
18th Century Chinese Porcelain Dish Blue and White Hand Painted, Qing Qianlong

18th Century Chinese Porcelain Dish Blue and White Hand Painted, Qing Qianlong

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a beautifully hand-painted Chinese porcelain Dish, dating to the middle of the 18th century, Qing, Qianlong period, circa 1750. The dish is circular, well potted, with rib...

Category

Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Rustic Ceramic Plate Vase in Beautiful Earth Tone – Early 20th Century
Rustic Ceramic Plate Vase in Beautiful Earth Tone – Early 20th Century

Rustic Ceramic Plate Vase in Beautiful Earth Tone – Early 20th Century

Located in Barcelona, ES

Rustic Ceramic Plate Vase in Beautiful Earth Tone – Early 20th Century, Circa 1940 This rustic ceramic plate vase, produced around 1940 in Spain, stands out with its beautiful earth...

Category

1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Fantastic quality antique Japanese imari large plate
Fantastic quality antique Japanese imari large plate

Fantastic quality antique Japanese imari large plate

Located in Ipswich, GB

Fantastic quality antique Japanese imari large plate, having a quality antique Japanese imari plate with a scallop shaped edge, decorated with a basket of flowers to the centre surro...

Category

Early 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

French Majolica Asparagus Plate Salins, circa 1890
French Majolica Asparagus Plate Salins, circa 1890

French Majolica Asparagus Plate Salins, circa 1890

By Salins

Located in Austin, TX

Colorful Majolica asparagus plate Salins, circa 1890.   

Category

1890s French French Provincial Antique Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Set of Three Hand-Painted Catalan Ceramic Tiles, Spain, 1940s Decor
Set of Three Hand-Painted Catalan Ceramic Tiles, Spain, 1940s Decor

Set of Three Hand-Painted Catalan Ceramic Tiles, Spain, 1940s Decor

Located in Barcelona, ES

Set of Three Catalan Tiles – Early 20th Century This set of three ceramic tiles, made around 1940, is a charming example of traditional hand-painted Catalan ceramics. Each tile is d...

Category

1940s Spanish Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Large Vase Ekeby Anna-Lisa Thomson, 1940s, Sweden
Art Deco Large Vase Ekeby Anna-Lisa Thomson, 1940s, Sweden

Art Deco Large Vase Ekeby Anna-Lisa Thomson, 1940s, Sweden

By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala Ekeby

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

This wonderful and decorative large vase was designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson in the 1940s for Ekeby, Sweden. Its sculptural features and forms are right up to date with any modern look...

Category

1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

French Majolica Oyster Plate, circa 1890
French Majolica Oyster Plate, circa 1890

French Majolica Oyster Plate, circa 1890

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica oyster plate with green acanthus leaves, circa 1890.

Category

1890s French Rococo Revival Antique Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

François Gueneau Stoneware Ceramic 20th Century Vase, circa 1970, Signed
François Gueneau Stoneware Ceramic 20th Century Vase, circa 1970, Signed

François Gueneau Stoneware Ceramic 20th Century Vase, circa 1970, Signed

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

François Gueneau 20th century design stoneware ceramic vase by Frnaçois Gueneau Signed at the base Measures: Height 14 cm Large 16 cm.

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

European Studio Ceramist, Unique Vase in Glazed Ceramics, circa 1980
European Studio Ceramist, Unique Vase in Glazed Ceramics, circa 1980

European Studio Ceramist, Unique Vase in Glazed Ceramics, circa 1980

Located in København, Copenhagen

European studio ceramist. Unique vase in glazed ceramics, circa 1980. Measures: 12.5 x 9.5 cm. In very good condition.

Category

1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Yellow Glazed Dish by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
Rare Yellow Glazed Dish by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s

Rare Yellow Glazed Dish by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Karis, Nyland

Rare circular ceramic dish designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Montelupo Fiorentino, Italy, 1960s. The piece features a vivid yellow glaze with an olive-green interior rim, applied o...

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Mid Century Large Bowl in Ceramic by Conny Walther, 1970s
Mid Century Large Bowl in Ceramic by Conny Walther, 1970s

Mid Century Large Bowl in Ceramic by Conny Walther, 1970s

Located in Odense, DK

Beautiful large stoneware bowl by Danish artist Conny Walther. Made in 1970s. Great colour plate in this glaze. Other mentionable ceramic artists fro...

Category

1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

English Early 20th Century Mason's Ironstone Hydra Handle Pitcher
English Early 20th Century Mason's Ironstone Hydra Handle Pitcher

English Early 20th Century Mason's Ironstone Hydra Handle Pitcher

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Early 20th century large Mason's Ironstone hydra handle pitcher, English. Imari influence decoration. Underglaze crown & Ironstone China insignia. 8.38" h. x 6" x 8.63" over handle. ...

Category

Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

French Large Majolica Flowers Jardinière circa 1880
French Large Majolica Flowers Jardinière circa 1880

French Large Majolica Flowers Jardinière circa 1880

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century Large Botanical French Majolica Jardiniere. Purple and pink flowers. Height / 10 inches. Lenght / 16 inches.

Category

1880s French Rustic Antique Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Isak Isaksson  Ceramic Vase Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist
Isak Isaksson  Ceramic Vase Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist

Isak Isaksson Ceramic Vase Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist

By Isak Isaksson

Located in Stockholm, SE

A vase with a crystalline glaze designed by Isak Isaksson in Sweden. The vase is 18.5 cm (7.4") tall and about 5 cm (2") wide and it is in excellent condition. This is a unique vase ...

Category

2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Midcentury Modern Set of 3 Ceramic Vases Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Sweden
Midcentury Modern Set of 3 Ceramic Vases Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Sweden

Midcentury Modern Set of 3 Ceramic Vases Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Sweden

By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

Three wonderful vases from Rörstrand and maker or Designer Gunnar Nylund. Made in Sweden in the midcentury. Beautiful glazed vases in good condition. Measures: Height 26 cm, 17 cm...

Category

1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Trompe L'oeil Ceramic Faux Wicker Bread or Fruit Bowl with Candle Holder, Spain
Trompe L'oeil Ceramic Faux Wicker Bread or Fruit Bowl with Candle Holder, Spain

Trompe L'oeil Ceramic Faux Wicker Bread or Fruit Bowl with Candle Holder, Spain

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A lovely round white ceramic bread or fruit bowl from Spain. Created from ceramic, this Trompe L'Oeil basket is woven to appear like a wicker basket. It has a small hole in the botto...

Category

20th Century Spanish Bohemian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Isak Isaksson Deep Blue Ceramic Vase Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist
Isak Isaksson Deep Blue Ceramic Vase Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist

Isak Isaksson Deep Blue Ceramic Vase Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist

By Isak Isaksson

Located in Stockholm, SE

A deep blue vase with a lovely crystalline glaze designed by Isak Isaksson in Sweden. The vase is 20.5 cm (8.2") tall and about 17.5 cm (7") wide and it is in excellent condition. Th...

Category

2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Unusual quality pair of antique Japanese Satsuma lidded jars
Unusual quality pair of antique Japanese Satsuma lidded jars

Unusual quality pair of antique Japanese Satsuma lidded jars

Located in Ipswich, GB

Unusual quality pair of antique Japanese Satsuma lidded jars, having two antique Satsuma lidded jars, decorated with traditional Japanese figural scenes hand painted in stunning red,...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Rare 19th Century Twin Handled Faience Vessel attrib. to Ciro La Pesa 1756–1826
Rare 19th Century Twin Handled Faience Vessel attrib. to Ciro La Pesa 1756–1826

Rare 19th Century Twin Handled Faience Vessel attrib. to Ciro La Pesa 1756–1826

Located in London, GB

Rare Puglian twin handled maiolica vessel, attributed to Ciro “La Pesa” (1756–1826). Italy, Circa 1810. A sculptural faience vessel from Grotaglie, Puglia, southern Italy, formed wi...

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

1920’s Ironstone Ham Stand
1920’s Ironstone Ham Stand

1920’s Ironstone Ham Stand

Located in Ongar, GB

A nice English ironstone ham stand by C Rushbrooke Smithfield Ltd. This would have been used on a butchers counter to display a joint of ham. Circa 19...

Category

1920s British Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

Unique Stoneware Platter by Birger Kaipiainen for Arabia, Finland, 1960s
Unique Stoneware Platter by Birger Kaipiainen for Arabia, Finland, 1960s

Unique Stoneware Platter by Birger Kaipiainen for Arabia, Finland, 1960s

By Birger Kaipiainen, Arabia

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Striking unique stoneware platter by Birger Kaipiainen. Beautiful composition with silvery apples on a white background, as well as black currant berries and blue grapes in relief. ...

Category

1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Colorful Pastel Lotus Plates by Lillian Vernon - Set of 6
Colorful Pastel Lotus Plates by Lillian Vernon - Set of 6

Colorful Pastel Lotus Plates by Lillian Vernon - Set of 6

Located in Fairfield, CA

A set of 6 colorful ceramic vintage lotus plates, made by Lillian Vernon. Two of each color, finished in glossy pastel colored glazes: blue, yellow, and lavender. Perfect for snacks ...

Category

Late 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Japanese Minimalist Stoneware Vessel
Vintage Japanese Minimalist Stoneware Vessel

Vintage Japanese Minimalist Stoneware Vessel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Petite ceramic stoneware vessel from Japan, 1960s. Minimalist vessel with soft cream glaze with warm speckling throughout. Perfect as a bud vase or decorative object.

Category

1960s Japanese Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Vase 1950s Sweden
Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Vase 1950s Sweden

Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Vase 1950s Sweden

By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund

Located in Farsta, SE

Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997) was a renowned Swedish ceramic artist and designer known for his significant contributions to the field of ceramic art and pottery. He was a prominent figur...

Category

1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Antique and Vintage Ceramics for Sale: Shop Figurines, Vases and Scandinavian Pottery on 1stDibs

Whether you’re adding an eye-catching mid-century modern glazed stoneware bowl to your dining table or grouping a collection of decorative plates by color for the shelving in your living room, decorating and entertaining with antique and vintage ceramics is a great way to introduce provocative pops of colors and textures to a space or family meals.

Ceramics, which includes pottery such as earthenware and stoneware, has had meaningful functional value in civilizations all over the world for thousands of years. When people began to populate permanent settlements during the Neolithic era, which saw the rapid growth of agriculture and farming, clay-based ceramics were fired in underground kilns and played a greater role as important containers for dry goods, water, art objects and more.

Today, if an Art Deco floor vase, adorned in bright polychrome glazed colors with flowers and geometric patterns, isn’t your speed, maybe minimalist ceramics can help you design a room that’s both timeless and of the moment. Mixing and matching can invite conversation and bring spirited contrasts to your outdoor dining area. The natural-world details enameled on an Art Nouveau vase might pair well with the sleek simplicity of a modern serving bowl, for example.

In your kitchen, your cabinets are likely filled with ceramic dinner plates. You’re probably serving daily meals on stoneware dishes or durable sets of porcelain or bone china, while decorative ceramic dishes may be on display in your dining room. Perhaps you’ve anchored a group of smaller pottery pieces on your mantelpiece with some taller vases and vessels, or a console table in your living room is home to an earthenware bowl with a decorative seasonal collection of leaves, greenery and acorns.

Regardless of your tastes, however, it’s possible that ceramics are already in use all over your home and outdoor space. If not, why? Whatever your needs may be, find a wide range of antique and vintage ceramics on 1stDibs.