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A ceramic is made up of several materials. They’re generally understood to be nonmetallic and inorganic solids, and their composition includes elements like silicon, aluminum, clay and water. Once a potter has shaped and worked the material into a desired form, a ceramic piece undergoes a firing process at a high temperature. 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. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of ceramic ware from some of the world's top dealers.
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Granduca Cornea Salad Serving Bowl by Richard Ginori
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
An elegant salad serving bowl by Richard Ginori, the "Granduca Coreana" pattern with the dominant Korean peony, handpainted. Originally designed c.1750. Purchased at the Gumps in the...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Romantic Ceramics
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Ceramic
Mini Mid Century Yellow Glass Vase for Perfume, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Unique small Vase. Very good original vintage condition.
Only one unique piece. Produced in 1960s in Italy.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
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Glass
Mini Mid Century Yellow Green Vase for Perfume, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Unique small Vase. Very good original vintage condition.
Only one unique piece. Produced in 1960s in Italy.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
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Glass
Vintage Orange Vase, 20th Century, 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. One micro chip - as shown on picture. Only one unique piece.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
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Glass
Mid Century Vintage Purple Decorative Glass Vase, 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. Two sketches as shown on pictures. Only one unique piece.
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
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Glass
Mid Century Vintage Purple Decorative Porcelain Vase, 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.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
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Glass, Ceramic, Porcelain