Blue Wedgwood
20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Antique 1820s British Regency Candelabras
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Porcelain
Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Tea Sets
Stoneware
Antique 19th Century Adam Style Candlesticks
Porcelain, Wood
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Porcelain
Antique 1870s English Neoclassical Vases
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Stud Earrings
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Porcelain
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Brass
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Porcelain
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Ceramic
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Ceramic, Stoneware
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Metal
20th Century English Neoclassical Vases
Ceramic, Stoneware
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Serving Pieces
Stoneware
20th Century English Neoclassical Ceramics
Ceramic, Stoneware
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Stoneware
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Ceramic
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Jewelry Boxes
Ceramic
Vintage 1950s English Neoclassical Urns
Ceramic
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Porcelain
20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
20th Century English Neoclassical Ceramics
Ceramic, Stoneware
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Porcelain
Porcelain
Vintage 1970s British Neoclassical Urns
Ceramic
Vintage 1960s English Pitchers
Porcelain
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vases
Porcelain
Vintage 1920s English Candlesticks
Pottery
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical More Desk Accessories
Stoneware
Antique 19th Century English Platters and Serveware
Ceramic
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Porcelain
Porcelain
Vintage 1930s British Neoclassical Vases
Pottery
Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Stoneware
Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Stoneware
Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Stoneware
Antique 18th Century English Neoclassical Ceramics
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Table Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1980s English Vases
Ceramic
Vintage 1980s English Vases
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Stoneware
20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Pottery
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Ceramic
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Ceramic
Antique 18th Century English Late Victorian Ceramics
Creamware
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Tea Sets
Ceramic
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Platters and Serveware
Pottery
Early 20th Century British Victorian Ceramics
Ceramic
Antique 19th Century English Vases
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Pottery
Stoneware
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Urns
Ceramic, Porcelain
Antique 1880s British Victorian Platters and Serveware
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Antique Early 19th Century English Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Vases
Stoneware
Mid-20th Century British Victorian Pitchers
Ceramic
20th Century English Neoclassical Vases
Ceramic
Vintage 1920s English Dinner Plates
Pottery
Late 20th Century English Victorian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Porcelain
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Shopping for Antique Wedgwood Blue Plates, Dinnerware and Other Pottery?
Arguably the most celebrated of all English ceramics makers, Wedgwood was founded in 1759 by potter Josiah Wedgwood (1730–95) in Staffordshire, which was home at one time to hundreds of pottery workshops. “Wedgwood Blue” refers to the legendary light blue color that is a signature of the firm to collectors worldwide and was discovered when the company’s founder was conducting experiments that led to Jasperware.
Wedgwood is famed for its Jasperware — molded neoclassical stoneware vases, plates and other pieces inspired by ancient cameo glass, featuring white figures, scenes and decorative elements set in relief on a matte-colored background. The best-known background hue is light blue, but Wedgwood’s iconic silhouettes also appear on green, lilac, yellow, black and even white grounds. Some antique Wedgwood dinnerware pieces and other items feature three or more colors. The company is also known for its black stoneware, Black Basalt, which imitates the color and shapes of Etruscan vases.
The Wedgwood firm first came to prominence for its tableware, which quickly gained favor in aristocratic households throughout Britain and Europe. In 1765, Wedgwood was commissioned to create a cream-colored earthenware service for Queen Charlotte, consort of King George III. The queen was so thrilled with her new china that Wedgwood was given permission to call himself “Potter to Her Majesty,” and the decorative style became known as Queen’s Ware.
Not to be outdone, Catherine the Great of Russia commissioned her own set of Wedgwood china in 1773. Nearly 200 years later, the firm created a 1,200-piece service for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. In recent years, leading designers including Jasper Conran and Vera Wang have collaborated with Wedgwood — in the tradition of such distinguished 18th-century artists such as the painter George Stubbs and metalsmith Matthew Boulton.
Find Wedgwood blue pottery, Wedgwood blue plates, Wedgwood blue dinnerware and other items on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Wedgwood blue is a color named after its appearance on jasperware pottery. It is a soft gray-ish toned blue. It would often be accented by white decoration on the pottery. Shop a range of Wedgwood blue jasperware from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is Wedgwood Blue in Jasperware?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Blue Wedgwood Jasperware is a type of intricately detailed, matte pottery with an unglazed finish. Its pale blue color has been affectionately called ‘Wedgwood blue’. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic blue Wedgwood Jasperware from some of the world’s top sellers.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Wedgwood blue is a distinct pale blue that’s commonly used in Jasperware. Jasperware is a type of pottery developed in England during the late 18th century by Josiah Wedgwood. Shop a collection of antique Jasperware from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.