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What is the difference between ceramic and porcelain pots?

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What is the difference between ceramic and porcelain pots?
The difference between ceramic and porcelain pots is specificity. Ceramic pots are any pots made from clay that undergo a firing process. Porcelain pots are ceramic pots made from a special clay that usually features kaolin and feldspar. After throwing, the pots get fired at high temperatures. A porcelain pot is generally smoother, less porous and more translucent than other types of ceramic pots, such as stoneware and earthenware. Explore a variety of porcelain pots and other ceramic pots on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
Vintage Dark Flamme Glazed French Anduze Pot by Boisset
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… A unique take on the classic French Anduze pots, this stunning multicolored pot by Boisset measures 31 inches tall. The pot has a wonderful flamme stri...
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Vintage 1980s French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

Large Majolica Swan Jardiniere Foucard Vallauris , circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica Swan Jardiniere signed Foucard Vallauris , circa 1900.
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic

David Cressey For Architectural Pottery Pro/Artisan Leaf Pattern Pot Rust Glaze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage piece of pottery by designer David Cressey for Los Angeles based mid-century manufacturer Architectural Pottery (owned by Max and Rita Lawrence). The pot measures 1...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Large 1970s Gainey Mustard Yellow Glazed Ceramic Planter
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 1970s Gainey Mustard Yellow Glazed Ceramic Planter. Executed in matte mustard yellow glazed ceramic. A very clean and increasingly rare example attributed to iconic ceramics m...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Vintage Italian Terracotta Planters
Located in Chicago, IL
This charming pair of vintage Italian terracotta garden planters is designed in the form of woven baskets, complete with thickly rolled rims and sculpted feet. Their surface is richl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Country Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

Gainey Pottery Orange Plate For Planter Mid-Century Modern #2
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage planter plater by Gainey, in orange tone. Pottery glazed. USA circa the 1960s. Preowned, not new, signs of wear present. Dimensions: 11.63" diamet...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Pottery

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