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Antique Ceramics, Maiolica and Period Porcelain

Why Choose Di Mano in Mano

In this category you will find a selection of antique ceramics for sale, featuring objects from the Italian and European antiques and vintage markets: decorative maiolica, vintage porcelain, plates, vases and antique figurines. This collection is designed both for collectors and for those who want to enrich their home with Italian art ceramics and authentic period ceramic objects. When choosing an antique ceramic, always consider:

  • Period and style (Art Nouveau, Art Deco, 1950s, mid-century)
  • Material: glazed maiolica, artistic ceramics or hand-painted porcelain
  • Condition and presence of maker’s marks or signatures

You can browse the available items or use the catalogue filters to more easily find vintage ceramics, porcelain or decorative 20th-century maiolica.

Unique items in excellent condition

Each ceramic piece is carefully selected by our experts. Enrico Sala, our antiques expert, is an appraiser at the Lombard College.

Restoration and customization options

Do you have specific needs? Our in-house workshop can restore each ceramic piece according to your taste.

Certificate of authenticity

Each item is accompanied by a certificate attesting to its origin, period and characteristics.

Secure packaging and international shipping

We use professional packaging and ship worldwide, ensuring maximum protection during transport.

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Pair of Albarelli Vases in Lodi Majolica
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Pair of Albarelli Vases in Lodi Majolica

Italy Second Quarter of the 20th Century

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Pair of Albarelli Vases in Lodi Majolica

Italy Second Quarter of the 20th Century

Pair of majolica jars in monochrome blue decorated with plant and geometric motifs. The base bears the "Fratelli Vitali Ceramica Lodigiana" trademark.

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100.00€

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Dresden White Porcelain Figurine
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Dresden White Porcelain Figurine

Germany Early 1900s

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Dresden White Porcelain Figurine

Germany Early 1900s

White porcelain figurine depicting "Boy with Geese." The manufacturer's mark is under the base.

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80.00€

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Delfts Ceramic Vase with Lid
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Delfts Ceramic Vase with Lid

Holland Second Half of the 20th Century

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Delfts Ceramic Vase with Lid

Holland Second Half of the 20th Century

A white ceramic vase with a lid, decorated in blue with leafy scrolls and flower arrangements within reserves. The Delftware factory mark is located under the base.

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220.00€

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Clarice Cliff Coffee Service
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Clarice Cliff Coffee Service

England 1930s

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Clarice Cliff Coffee Service

England 1930s

Ceramic coffee set for six with horizontal relief lines and a polychrome floral motif. Manufacturer's mark under the base.

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220.00€

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Ancient Cup Meissen Porcelain Germany '700 Saucer Ancient Ceramic
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Ancient Cup Meissen Porcelain Germany '700 Saucer Ancient Ceramic

Germany, 1740 ca.

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Ancient Cup Meissen Porcelain Germany '700 Saucer Ancient Ceramic

Germany, 1740 ca.

White porcelain cup with gold decorations, polychrome plant motifs and blue scales on the edges. In the reserves painted with gallant scenes. Under the brand foundations of the manufacture.

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980.00€

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Ancient Sugar Bowl Porcelain R. Giovine Europe '800 Ceramics
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Ancient Sugar Bowl Porcelain R. Giovine Europe '800 Ceramics

Europe 1820-1830 ca.

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Ancient Sugar Bowl Porcelain R. Giovine Europe '800 Ceramics

Europe 1820-1830 ca.

Porcelain sugar bowl with saucer of European manufacture, possibly France. The gold decoration and the oriental figures in the reserves recall the Neapolitan manufacture of Raffaele Giovine.

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700.00€

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Ancient Vase Fully Decorated with Plants in Ceramic XX Century
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Ancient Vase Fully Decorated with Plants in Ceramic XX Century

France, 1920s

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Ancient Vase Fully Decorated with Plants in Ceramic XX Century

France, 1920s

Ceramic vase decorated with plant and animal motifs. Under the base brand of the manufacturer.

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400.00€

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Antique Planter Majolica Man. Santarelli Gualdo Tadini Italy 1920s
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Antique Planter Majolica Man. Santarelli Gualdo Tadini Italy 1920s

Italy, 1920s

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Antique Planter Majolica Man. Santarelli Gualdo Tadini Italy 1920s

Italy, 1920s

Luster majolica planter, third-fire painted in cobalt blue, gold and ruby. It features reserves on a white background with mythological scenes. Feral-shaped feet and snakes in the handles. Manufacture of Alfredo Santarelli, Gualdo Tadino. Manufacture mark in blue under the base.

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600.00€

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Pair of Ceramic Vases Europe 19th Century
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Pair of Ceramic Vases Europe 19th Century

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Pair of Ceramic Vases Europe 19th Century

Pair of ceramic vases with cylinrical base and decorations of oriental figures inside the reserves.

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430.00€

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Antique Centerpiece Plat de Ménage Earthenware Italy XIX Century
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Antique Centerpiece Plat de Ménage Earthenware Italy XIX Century

Italy, XIX Century

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Antique Centerpiece Plat de Ménage Earthenware Italy XIX Century

Italy, XIX Century

Earthenware centerpiece set on a circular base embellished with relief festoons. A central obelisk supported by four lions connects four scrolled arms holding openwork baskets and shells. "Italy" imprinted on the bottom.

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980.00€

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Antique Schwarzenhammer Porcelain Dessert Service Germany XX Century
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Antique Schwarzenhammer Porcelain Dessert Service Germany XX Century

Germany, Second Half XX Century

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Antique Schwarzenhammer Porcelain Dessert Service Germany XX Century

Germany, Second Half XX Century

Porcelain dessert plate set for six with open-work edges. The centerpiece features a Kauffmann decal decoration and bold gold highlights. The manufacturer's mark is painted under the base.

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120.00€

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Antique Figurine G. Tripi Hand-Decorated Signed XX Century
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Antique Figurine G. Tripi Hand-Decorated Signed XX Century

Italy, Mid XX Century

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Antique Figurine G. Tripi Hand-Decorated Signed XX Century

Italy, Mid XX Century

Oriental style figure in hand-decorated ceramic. Author's signature engraved under the base.

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180.00€

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Vintage Ceramic Theater Masks from Cà D'oro Venice Italy 1980s
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Vintage Ceramic Theater Masks from Cà D'oro Venice Italy 1980s

Italy, 1980s

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Vintage Ceramic Theater Masks from Cà D'oro Venice Italy 1980s

Italy, 1980s

Two blue-green glazed ceramic theater masks, manufactured by Cà D'oro, Venice. Mark engraved inside.

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150.00€

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Antique Pourer Alberto Rubboli Gualdo Tadino Majolica XX Century
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Antique Pourer Alberto Rubboli Gualdo Tadino Majolica XX Century

Italy, Early XX Century

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Antique Pourer Alberto Rubboli Gualdo Tadino Majolica XX Century

Italy, Early XX Century

A glazed majolica jug decorated with Greek frets, fantastic animals, and a vase under a spout. Manufacturer's mark under the base.

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100.00€

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Antique Pourer Majolica Alberto Rubboli Gualdo Tadino XX Century
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Antique Pourer Majolica Alberto Rubboli Gualdo Tadino XX Century

Italy, Early XX Century

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Antique Pourer Majolica Alberto Rubboli Gualdo Tadino XX Century

Italy, Early XX Century

A glazed majolica jug decorated with Greek frets, fantastic animals, and a vase under a spout. Manufacturer's mark under the base.

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100.00€

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Antique Sculpture Ceramic Austria XIX Century
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Antique Sculpture Ceramic Austria XIX Century

Austria, Late XIX Century

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Antique Sculpture Ceramic Austria XIX Century

Austria, Late XIX Century

Large ceramic sculpture in art nouveau style depicting a gallant couple walking. Very realistic and accurate plasticity of the clothes and well-characterized faces. At the base impressed mark, initials of Brothers Urbach, brothers who worked in Teplitz Bohemia.

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385.00€

550.00€

-30%
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Antique Plaster Plaque Portrait of a Man Signed Cerrina XX Century
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Antique Plaster Plaque Portrait of a Man Signed Cerrina XX Century

Italy, Early XX Century

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Antique Plaster Plaque Portrait of a Man Signed Cerrina XX Century

Italy, Early XX Century

Black patinated plaster plaque with portrait of a man. Engraved signature of the author with production date "G. Cerrina, 1915"; probably Giuseppe Cerrina known as a painter.

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140.00€

200.00€

-30%
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Antique Baluster Shaped Vase Porcelain Wood China XX Century
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Antique Baluster Shaped Vase Porcelain Wood China XX Century

China Republican Period, 1910 ca.

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Antique Baluster Shaped Vase Porcelain Wood China XX Century

China Republican Period, 1910 ca.

Baluster vase painted in Qianjiang enamels with flowering peony branches and birds, side handles with pairs of foo dogs and long writing on the back.

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350.00€

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Great Antique Basket Ceramic Castellan Man. Italy XX Century
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Great Antique Basket Ceramic Castellan Man. Italy XX Century

Italy, 1990s

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Great Antique Basket Ceramic Castellan Man. Italy XX Century

Italy, 1990s

Large white ceramic basket with multicolored fish and shellfish decorations. Under the manufacturer's brand.

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210.00€

420.00€

-50%
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Group of Antique Plates Schiavon Man. Italy XX Century
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Group of Antique Plates Schiavon Man. Italy XX Century

Italy, Late XX Century

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Group of Antique Plates Schiavon Man. Italy XX Century

Italy, Late XX Century

Group of seven ceramic parade plates decorated with polychrome enamels with fruit and flowers. Author's signature in the cavetto and on the reverse.

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480.00€

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Vintage Vase Ceramic Decorations Elio Schiavon Italy 1960s
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Vintage Vase Ceramic Decorations Elio Schiavon Italy 1960s

Italy, 1960s

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Vintage Vase Ceramic Decorations Elio Schiavon Italy 1960s

Italy, 1960s

A polychrome glazed ceramic vase signed under the base by Elio Schiavon, the renowned Italian ceramist. The vase features the typical geometric shape of a flattened parallelepiped and the famous motif of stylized cities and towers, one of the most iconic and sought-after themes of his artistic production in the 1960s. The work expresses the mid-century modernist language typical of the Veneto region. Schiavon combines glossy polychrome glaze with graffiti or incised details, creating an abstract and vibrant skyline composed of spires, pointed roofs, and windows. The work features intense chromatic accents, with strong contrasts between the dark background, the warm tones of burnt orange, yellow ochre, and the silvery-gray hues of the towers.

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630.00€

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Antique Vase with Lid Majolica Aprey Manufacture France XX Century
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Antique Vase with Lid Majolica Aprey Manufacture France XX Century

France, Early XIX Century

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Antique Vase with Lid Majolica Aprey Manufacture France XX Century

France, Early XIX Century

Majolica vase with lid, decorated in monochrome blue. The ribbed vase features a diamond-shaped decoration surrounded by flowering branches. The lid, with a lobed rim, has a knob-shaped handle. France, Haute-Marne. Manufacturer's mark under the base in underglaze blue, attributable to the Aprey factory. A factory founded in 1780 in Haute-Marne, France, produced highly decorative majolica, often inspired by other European manufacturers. The AP monogram under our vase and the presence of the letter J (Jarry, a well-known decorator at this factory) date the piece to the early decades of the 19th century. The factory closed around 1840.

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480.00€

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Antique Vase Majolica Aprey Manufacture France XIX Century
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Antique Vase Majolica Aprey Manufacture France XIX Century

France, Early XIX Century

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Antique Vase Majolica Aprey Manufacture France XIX Century

France, Early XIX Century

Double-gourd majolica vase with monochrome blue decorations. Ribbed ovoid body, painted in various shades of blue with blooming peonies; the tapered upper part is decorated with vegetal scrolls. France, Haute-Marne. Underglaze blue mark, attributable to the Aprey factory. A factory founded in 1780 in Haute-Marne, France, which produced highly decorative majolica, often inspired by other European manufacturers. The AP monogram under the base and the letter J (Jarry, a well-known decorator at this factory) date the piece to the early 19th century.

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460.00€

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Antique Miniature of a Doctor Porcelain CVS Manufacture XX Century
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Antique Miniature of a Doctor Porcelain CVS Manufacture XX Century

Italy, XX Century

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Antique Miniature of a Doctor Porcelain CVS Manufacture XX Century

Italy, XX Century

Porcelain doctor figure painted in forest green with gold highlights. Artist's mark and manufacturer's stamp on the back of the base.

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150.00€

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How to choose antique and vintage ceramics

Antique ceramics include a wide variety of decorative and collectible objects: from Renaissance maiolica to 20th-century porcelain and mid-century decorative ceramics. Knowing a few key differences helps you choose authentic pieces that suit your collection.

If you are just starting out as a collector, you may also find it useful to read the guide on how to identify antique porcelain, where we explain the differences between ceramics, maiolica and porcelain.

Material: ceramics, maiolica or porcelain

The first element to consider is the material.

Art ceramics

This is the broadest term and includes many decorative techniques, often linked to artisanal and artistic production.

Antique maiolica

This is glazed and painted ceramic, widely used in Italian workshops and appreciated for its vivid colours and rich decoration.

Antique porcelain

Finer and more durable, often hand-decorated, it is used for table services, figurines and ornamental objects.

Useful guide

To better distinguish these materials, you can read the guide on ceramic or porcelain: differences and identification.

Period and decorative style

Many collectible ceramics date from the 20th century, a period rich in artistic production. Among the most sought-after types are:

Art Nouveau maiolica

Floral decorations, elegant lines and refined taste make these pieces highly appreciated by collectors.

Art Deco ceramics

Geometric shapes, stylised motifs and a strong decorative character define one of the most iconic styles of the 20th century.

1950s ceramics

Vibrant and original productions, now highly sought after on the vintage and mid-century market.

Italian mid-century

Objects with essential and modern design, often produced by Italian manufacturers active in the post-war period.

Vintage ceramics from this period were often produced by Italian manufacturers and represent a very active area of collecting. To better understand the different styles, you can read the guide dedicated to 1950s ceramics and mid-century collecting.

Marks and manufacturers

The value of a ceramic piece often depends on the manufacturer. In Italy, some of the best-known productions come from historic centres such as:

Deruta

One of the most famous traditions of Italian maiolica, known for the quality of its decoration and continuity of production.

Faenza

A historic centre of Italian art ceramics, renowned for the variety of workshops and high level of craftsmanship.

Albisola

A key reference point for 20th-century ceramics, also linked to contemporary artists and designers.

Bassano

A broad and recognisable production, very present in 20th-century decorative and collectible ceramics.

Marks and signatures

Many objects bear factory marks or artists’ signatures, useful for identifying period, origin and authenticity.

Dedicated guide

You can learn more about these productions in the guide dedicated to the most important Italian ceramic marks.

Types of 20th-century decorative ceramics

Within the catalogue you can find different types of vintage ceramic and antique objects.

Antique Italian maiolica

Antique Italian maiolica is among the most decorative and collectible ceramics. It includes:

Antique maiolica plates

Decorative objects much appreciated for their painterly quality and their ability to enrich walls and interiors.

20th-century maiolica vases

Often hand-painted, they combine decorative function and collectible value.

Decorative period maiolica

Productions characterised by coloured glazes and ornamental motifs with strong visual impact.

1950s maiolica

A highly sought-after category for its style, originality and connection to post-war design.

Vintage porcelain and mid-century design

Period porcelain includes both decorative and tableware objects. Among the most common are:

Vintage porcelain services

Elegant and refined, they are appreciated both for use and for their decorative value.

Period porcelain figurines

Objects very common in collections, often produced by European or Italian manufacturers.

1950s and 1960s porcelain

It reflects 20th-century taste and represents a category strongly present in mid-century collecting.

Hand-decorated porcelain

Hand decoration adds uniqueness and can affect the overall value of the piece.

20th-century art ceramics

Decorative ceramics from the 20th century also include artistic productions linked to Italian design. These objects may belong to the mid-century field and are now increasingly sought after by collectors and vintage interior design enthusiasts.

How much is a vintage ceramic worth?

The value of an antique or vintage ceramic depends on several factors:

Manufacturer or artist

Attribution to a recognised manufacturer or a well-known artist can significantly affect the valuation.

Production period

The age of the object, together with its historical context, contributes to determining its interest and rarity.

Rarity of the model

Less common variants or pieces produced in limited quantities are generally more sought after.

Condition

Integrity, absence of obvious restorations and good preservation of the decoration all affect value.

Marks or signatures

The presence of factory marks or signatures allows more precise identification and can increase collector interest.

Professional appraisal

Many 1950s ceramics or 20th-century maiolica pieces can have good value on the collectors’ market.

To explore this subject further, you can read the complete guide on how much a vintage ceramic is worth and how to have it appraised.

Frequently asked questions about antique ceramics

How can you tell if a ceramic is antique?
To identify an antique ceramic, it is useful to observe the material, the type of glaze, the signs of workmanship and any maker’s mark. Decorative style and artistic period can also help identify its age.
Do 20th-century ceramics have value?
Yes, many 20th-century ceramics, especially those from the 1930s to the 1960s, are now collected. Value depends on the manufacturer, design and rarity of the object.
Maiolica or porcelain: which is worth more?
There is no single answer. Some antique Italian maiolica pieces can have great historical value, while some period porcelain pieces are sought after for the quality of the material and decoration.
How should antique porcelain be preserved?
Porcelain should be kept away from temperature changes and knocks. It is advisable to clean it with soft cloths and mild detergents to preserve the decoration.
Where can you sell antique ceramics?
Antique ceramics can be sold through antique dealers, specialised galleries or online platforms. A professional appraisal is always recommended before selling. To discover our service, visit the dedicated page.