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What is the difference between Delft and Chinoiserie?

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What is the difference between Delft and Chinoiserie?
The difference between Delft and Chinoiserie is that one is a specific type of pottery, and the other is a style of pottery. Chinoiserie is a general term for pottery and other decorative objects produced by Western artisans that draw inspiration from traditional Chinese functional and fine arts. Delft, or Delftware, is tin-glazed pottery made through techniques that originated in Delft, Netherlands. Many pieces of Delftware are examples of Chinoiserie because their decorative embellishments were inspired by Chinese porcelain. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Delftware and Chinoiserie pottery.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
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18th Century French Faience Nevers Dog Plate
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique 18th-Century French provincial faience Nevers plate. This lovely plate has scalloped edges and is decorated with a hand painted charming dog holding a basket in a ga...
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Antique 18th Century French Delft and Faience

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Faience

Delft Peacock plate by De Claauw - second half 18th century
Located in DELFT, NL
Dutch Delft blue and white 'Peacock' plate, 18th century, with ochre rim, the center decorated in cobalt with an vase containing an arrangement of peacock feathers and flowers. The r...
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Antique 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Delft and Faience

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Earthenware, Delft, Faience

Rare 18th Century Dutch Delft Faience Floral Patterned Lobed Dish Bowl
Located in Pearland, TX
A beautiful rare 18th century four-lobed Delft dish, decorated in blue monochrome with flowers and semi-circles in rocaille contours. Marked "V. beek" in blue on reverse.
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Antique 18th Century Dutch Delft and Faience

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Delft, Faience

18th Century Dutch Delft Faience Tea Tree Scalloped Charger
Located in Pearland, TX
A beautiful large antique 18th Century vibrant blue and white Delft faience 'tea tree' charger plate featuring a scalloped rim, marked De Vergulde Blompot, circa 1760. The foot on re...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Delft and Faience

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Faience, Delft

Dutch Delft Blue and White Swan Handled Vase
Located in Hastings, GB
19th century Dutch Delft blue and white vase with stylised swan handles and decorated to either side with rural country scenes. A beautiful and decorative piece. There are areas o...
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Baroque Delft and Faience

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Ceramic

antique Spanish fiance teapot warmer with hunting motifs
Located in Hannover, DE
Beautiful antique teapot warmer with a wonderful and artistically executed painting. Let yourself be enchanted and look at the artfully executed ...
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Delft and Faience

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Pottery

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