What is a majolica plate?

A majolica plate is a decorative piece of pottery that has a round flat shape. It is a heavy clay vessel that features a painted and glazed enamel finish. It emerged from 15th-century Italy but quickly became popular in Spain. Later examples come from Victorian England. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of majolica plates.

What is Italian majolica?

Majolica refers to tin-glazed pottery that features a white background with brightly colored hues painted on top. The colors are applied as underglazes or to the unfired glaze and then fired to hold them in place forever. This technique was widely used in the Renaissance period in northern and central Italy. Shop a range of antique and vintage majolica on 1stDibs.

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Italian Majolica Plates For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of Italian majolica plates for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, earthenware and majolica, all Italian majolica plates available were constructed with great care. There are 23 antique and vintage Italian majolica plates for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 16 modern editions to choose from as well. Italian majolica plates have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco Italian majolica plates are consistently popular styles. Many Italian majolica plates are appealing in their simplicity, but Sigma L2, Ariano Irpino and Bottega Vignoli produced popular Italian majolica plates that are worth a look.

How Much are Italian Majolica Plates?

Italian majolica plates can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,800, while the lowest priced sells for $467 and the highest can go for as much as $11,702.

Questions About Italian Majolica Plates

What is a majolica plate?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A majolica plate is a decorative piece of pottery that has a round flat shape. It is a heavy clay vessel that features a painted and glazed enamel finish. It emerged from 15th-century Italy but quickly became popular in Spain. Later examples come from Victorian England. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of majolica plates.
What is Italian majolica?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Majolica refers to tin-glazed pottery that features a white background with brightly colored hues painted on top. The colors are applied as underglazes or to the unfired glaze and then fired to hold them in place forever. This technique was widely used in the Renaissance period in northern and central Italy. Shop a range of antique and vintage majolica on 1stDibs.

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