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Contemporary Organic Modern Moroccan Handmade Brown Ceramic Wall Lamp
Located in Marseille, FR
the ancient art of modeled pottery, which first appeared around 6,000 BC. The techniques and patterns
Category

2010s Moroccan Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Contemporary Organic Modern Moroccan Handmade Terracotta Ceramic Wall Lamp
Located in Marseille, FR
The potters of northern Morocco perpetuate the ancient art of modeled pottery, which first appeared
Category

2010s Moroccan Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Contemporary Organic Modern Moroccan Handmade White Ceramic Wall Lamp
Located in Marseille, FR
the ancient art of modeled pottery, which first appeared around 6,000 BC. The techniques and patterns
Category

2010s African Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Contemporary Organic Modern Moroccan Handmade Terracotta Ceramic Wall Lamp
Located in Marseille, FR
savoir-faire, the modeled pottery The potters of northern Morocco perpetuate the ancient art of modeled
Category

2010s African Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Contemporary Organic Modern Moroccan Handmade Terracotta Ceramic Wall Lamp
Located in Marseille, FR
The potters of northern Morocco perpetuate the ancient art of modeled pottery, which first appeared
Category

2010s African Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Contemporary Organic Modern Moroccan Handmade Brown Ceramic Wall Lamp
Located in Marseille, FR
savoir-faire, the modeled pottery The potters of northern Morocco perpetuate the ancient art of modeled
Category

2010s African Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Contemporary Organic Modern Moroccan Handmade White Ceramic Wall Lamp
Located in Marseille, FR
savoir-faire, the modeled pottery The potters of northern Morocco perpetuate the ancient art of modeled
Category

2010s African Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Mid-Century Manises Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Floral Table Lamp, New Silk Shade
By Cerámicas BONDIA, Amitābha Studio, Gimeno Rios Manises
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
icons of postwar Spanish studio pottery, uniting ancient craftsmanship with the optimism of modern
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Silk, Ceramic

XXL Spanish Sculptural Turquoise Ceramic Table Lamp, 1960s, New Liberty Shade
By Cerámicas BONDIA, Liberty of London, Amitābha Studio
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
icons of postwar Spanish studio pottery, uniting ancient craftsmanship with the optimism of modern
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of French Neoclassical Black-Ground Porcelain Lamps Attributed to Samson
By Edmé Samson
Located in Norwood, NJ
motion—are emblematic of Samson’s celebrated interpretations of ancient Greek and Etruscan pottery. The
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Organic Modern Moroccan Handmade Terracotta Ceramic Wood Side Table
Located in Marseille, FR
The potters of northern Morocco perpetuate the ancient art of modeled pottery, which first appeared
Category

2010s Moroccan Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Rope, Wood, Clay, Earthenware

Spanish Yellow Ceramic Table Lamp, 1960s, New Retro Liberty London Lampshade
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
glazes. Manises ceramics became icons of postwar Spanish studio pottery, uniting ancient craftsmanship
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Bohemian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Minimalistic LAAB Moon Set of 4 Bowls Raku Ceramics Crackle White
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
following of the ancient Japanese technique of Raku pottery. A speckled effect also interrupts the general
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Modern Minimalist LAAB Dome Vase Raku Ceramic White Crakle
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
handcrafted of ceramic following the ancient Japanese technique of Raku pottery, each piece is a unique objet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Modern LAAB Impermanenza Grey Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Crakle
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
singular crackles adorning the piece result from a deft application of the ancient Japanese Raku pottery
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Modern LAAB Patto Vase Raku Ceramic Black White Crakle
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
handcrafted of ceramic following the ancient Japanese Raku pottery technique, resulting in distinctive
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Modern LAAB Essenza O Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Crakle
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
objet d'art deftly handcrafted of ceramic by following the ancient Japanese Raku pottery technique
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Organic Modern Moroccan Handmade Terracotta Ceramic Jar
Located in Marseille, FR
Morocco perpetuate the ancient art of modeled pottery, which first appeared around 6,000 BC. The
Category

2010s Moroccan Organic Modern Jars

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Khabia Freckles Terracotta Jar Made of Clay, Handcrafted by the Potter Raja
Located in Marseille, FR
northern Morocco perpetuate the ancient art of modeled pottery, which first appeared around 6,000 BC. The
Category

2010s Moroccan Arts and Crafts Jars

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Moroccan Terracotta Candle Holder Handbuilt and Handpainted by the Potter Houda
Located in Marseille, FR
pottery The potters of northern Morocco perpetuate the ancient art of modeled pottery, which first
Category

2010s Moroccan Folk Art Candlesticks

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Traditional terracotta Jar Made of Clay Handcrafted by the Moroccan Potter Aïcha
Located in Marseille, FR
Morocco perpetuate the ancient art of modeled pottery, which first appeared around 6,000 BC. The
Category

2010s Moroccan Arts and Crafts Jars

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Terracotta Jar Made of local Clay, Handcrafted by the Moroccan Potter Raja
Located in Marseille, FR
Morocco perpetuate the ancient art of modeled pottery, which first appeared around 6,000 BC. The
Category

2010s Moroccan Arts and Crafts Jars

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Pair of Greek Reproduction Terracotta Pots
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
rings. Based on ancient Minoan storage pottery traditionally used as a container for wines, oils, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Other Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

Contemporary Terracotta Side Table Made of Clay Handcrafted by the Potter Houda
Located in Marseille, FR
potters of northern Morocco perpetuate the ancient art of modeled pottery, which first appeared around
Category

2010s Moroccan Arts and Crafts Side Tables

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Big Terracotta traditional Jar Made of Clay, Handcrafted by the Potter Houda
Located in Marseille, FR
Morocco perpetuate the ancient art of modeled pottery, which first appeared around 6,000 BC. The
Category

2010s Moroccan Arts and Crafts Side Tables

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Moroccan Decorative Fish Sculpture Handbuilt and Handpainted by Potter Houda
Located in Marseille, FR
Morocco perpetuate the ancient art of modeled pottery, which first appeared around 6,000 BC. The
Category

2010s Moroccan Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Moroccan Decorative Cat Sculpture Handbuilt and Handpainted by Potter Houda
Located in Marseille, FR
perpetuate the ancient art of modeled pottery, which first appeared around 6,000 BC. The techniques and
Category

2010s Moroccan Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Moroccan Decorative Horse Sculpture Handbuilt and Handpainted by Potter Houda
Located in Marseille, FR
Morocco perpetuate the ancient art of modeled pottery, which first appeared around 6,000 BC. The
Category

2010s Moroccan Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Contemporary white Side Table Made of Clay Handcrafted by the Potter Houda
Located in Marseille, FR
perpetuate the ancient art of modeled pottery, which first appeared around 6,000 BC. The techniques and
Category

2010s Moroccan Arts and Crafts Side Tables

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Greek Reproduction Terracotta Pot
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
ribbons. Based on ancient Minoan storage pottery traditionally used as a container for wines, oils, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Other Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

Victorian sterling silver Oenochoe Cream Jug made in London in 1847
By Joseph Angell I John Angell I 1
Located in London, London
, Antique Sterling Silver Cream Jug, is modelled to resemble an Oenochoe, a key form used in Ancient Greek
Category

Antique 1840s English Greek Revival Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Contemporary Organic Modern Moroccan Handmade Terracotta Ceramic Coat Racks
Located in Marseille, FR
The potters of northern Morocco perpetuate the ancient art of modeled pottery, which first appeared
Category

2010s Moroccan Organic Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Four-Panel Screen with Painted Vessels and Plates in Brown and Black Tones
Located in Yonkers, NY
bowls, dishes, and ewers—many with abstract or figural motifs that suggest the influence of ancient
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Paper

Contemporary Organic Modern Moroccan Handmade Terracotta Brown Ceramic Wall Lamp
Located in Marseille, FR
The potters of northern Morocco perpetuate the ancient art of modeled pottery, which first appeared
Category

2010s Moroccan Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Contemporary Organic Modern Moroccan Handmade Terracotta White Ceramic Wall Lamp
Located in Marseille, FR
The potters of northern Morocco perpetuate the ancient art of modeled pottery, which first appeared
Category

2010s Moroccan Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Contemporary Organic Modern Moroccan Handmade Terracotta Ceramic Wall Lamp
Located in Marseille, FR
The potters of northern Morocco perpetuate the ancient art of modeled pottery, which first appeared
Category

2010s Moroccan Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Pair of Important Original Antique Klismos Armchairs Carved Lions Woven Leather
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
familiar from depictions of ancient furniture on painted pottery and in bas-reliefs from the mid-fifth
Category

Antique 19th Century Greek Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Tony Evans Raku Vase, USA c 1968
By Tony Evans
Located in Norwalk, CT
. This piece is from his Ancient Sands Collection. His pottery was made to look like ancient relics from
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Wedgwood Black Basalt and Encaustic Enamel Rum Kettle
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
to Classical motifs of Ancient Greek pottery. During the Georgian era, rum was mixed with hot water
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Classical Greek Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

"Frieze of Male Nudes", Art Deco Vase with Greek-Inspired Hunters and Warriors
By Etienne Vilotte
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and preparing for battle was clearly inspired by ancient Greek art and pottery, as well as the modern
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Marcello Fantoni Neoclassical Figural Table Lamp in Light Blue and Ivory
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Chicago, IL
, typical of Fantoni’s work, between the dual legacies of ancient and traditional Italian pottery. There
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

French vintage ceramic candy box storage compartment tidy - orange gray - 1950
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
object. Beautiful French work of pottery, ceramics. Ancient. 1950s. France In the style of Verceram
Category

Mid-20th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Pair of Red-Figure Black-Ground Vases, 1810-1850, Italy, Terracotta, Grand Tour
Located in Epfach, DE
inspired by ancient Greek pottery, showcasing mythological scenes with meticulous detail and historical
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Striking Ceramic Jar Vase with Flowing Glaze by Vivika and Otto Heino
By Otto and Vivika Heino
Located in Atlanta, GA
abstract pattern. This modern method echoes ancient far east pottery tradition found in the practice of
Category

Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Antique Caneware Baskets and Stands England Circa 1815
By Staffordshire
Located in Katonah, NY
of classical art, drawing on neoclassical taste and inspiration from ancient Roman pottery. The
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Country Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Stoneware

Korean Glass with Gold 9, a Sculpture in porcelain and glass by Choi Keeryong
By Choi Keeryong
Located in London, GB
. In this collection, Keeryong has developed a process using the ancient Korean ‘Saggam’ pottery
Category

2010s British Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Art Glass

Organic Sea Urchin vase by Einar Johansen for Soholm, Denmark
By Einar Johansen
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
glaze technique which was reminiscent of one found on ancient Persian pottery. Søholm Keramik
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Korean Glass 25, a unique porcelain and glass sculpture by Choi Keeryong
By Choi Keeryong
Located in London, GB
collection, Keeryong has developed a process using the ancient Korean ‘Saggam’ pottery technique, which
Category

2010s British Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Mid Century Modern French ceramic bowl by Jacques Blin
By Jacques Blin
Located in London, GB
from daily life, recalling the pottery of ancient Crete, cave paintings, and graffiti. His iconographic
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

1950s Aldo Londi Bitossi Ceramic Rimini Blue Bowl with Lid
By Bitossi
Located in Cordova, SC
aesthetic, drawing inspiration from ancient Etruscan pottery while incorporating modernist sensibilities
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

21st Century ‘Chain’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
By Inhee Ma
Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR
A captivating addition to our new line, blending ancient Greek pottery with contemporary design
Category

2010s European Minimalist Vases

Materials

Clay, Stoneware

21st Century ‘Fern’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
By Inhee Ma
Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR
A part of a captivating new line blending ancient Greek pottery with contemporary design, the ‘Fern
Category

2010s European Minimalist Vases

Materials

Clay, Stoneware

21st Century ‘Krater N°4’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
By Inhee Ma
Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR
A part of a captivating new line blending ancient Greek pottery with contemporary design, the
Category

2010s European Minimalist Vases

Materials

Clay, Stoneware

21st Century ‘Chytra’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
By Inhee Ma
Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR
A part of a captivating new line blending ancient Greek pottery with contemporary design, the
Category

2010s European Minimalist Vases

Materials

Clay, Stoneware

Klismos Walnut Wood Woven Leather Bench Customizable Upholstery and Wood
By Pescetta
Located in IT
Greek chair, very often depicted on ancient furniture or on painted pottery and in bas-reliefs from the
Category

2010s Italian Greek Revival Benches

Materials

Leather, Walnut

21st Century ‘Greek Pitcher N°2’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
By Inhee Ma
Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR
A part of a captivating new line blending ancient Greek pottery with contemporary design, the
Category

2010s European Minimalist Vases

Materials

Clay, Stoneware

21st Century ‘Volute’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
By Inhee Ma
Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR
A part of a captivating new line blending ancient Greek pottery with contemporary design, the
Category

2010s European Minimalist Vases

Materials

Clay, Stoneware

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of ancient pottery you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, pottery and terracotta. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of ancient pottery — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of ancient pottery, those designed in Arts and Crafts, Folk Art and Neoclassical styles are of considerable interest. Silvia Martínez Díaz and Wedgwood each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of ancient pottery that is worth considering.

How Much is a Ancient Pottery?

Prices for a piece of ancient pottery start at $246 and top out at $150,000 with the average selling for $2,438.
Questions About Ancient Pottery
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Ancient pottery, also known as ceramics, is the creation of objects out of clay, and then hardened by a heat source. Pottery was the first type of functional art, after body painting, to be seen during the early phase of the Stone age. You’ll find a variety of pottery of all shapes, ages and sizes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Porcelain, stoneware, earthenware and bone china are the four types of pottery. All of them use clay as the foundation and heat to fire them. Sometimes pottery is only divided into three categories: porcelain, stoneware and earthenware, and bone china is rolled into the category of porcelain. Find a collection of vintage and modern pottery on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What is most unique about ancient Italian pottery is its finish. Many pieces featured a tin glaze that is highly resistant to chipping and fading. The technique dates back to 9th-century Mesopotamia. You'll find a large selection of Italian pottery on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In ancient China, pottery was primarily used for cooking, storing and serving food. Throughout the Han Dynasty, the art of pottery evolved to include ceramic figures, the best example of this being the TerraCotta Warriors who guard the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang. Find a variety of antique Chinese pottery from many different eras on 1stDibs.