The striking elegance and craftsmanship associated with vintage Richard Ginori porcelain and ceramics are hallmarks of the distinguished Italian manufacturer's deep heritage. Over nearly 300 years, the company has established a legacy of enduring design — its exquisite handmade serving pieces, tea sets, tableware, vases and more are coveted all over the world.
Richard Ginori traces its long history back to the village of Doccia, Italy, where marchese Carlo Ginori opened the Doccia Porcelain Manufactory in 1735. The factory employed talented Viennese painters and modelers, and although it took time for Carlo to perfect his models and molds, the company eventually became known for its impeccable white porcelain, inspired by Ginori's love of white gold. By 1779, the factory’s refined porcelain decorated palaces and stately residences.
In 1896, the factory expanded and merged with the Società Ceramic Richard of Milan. The new company was named Richard Ginori, and the early 20th century marked a period of artistic revival for the manufacturer.
In 1923, the influential Italian architect, publisher and furniture designer Gio Ponti was appointed as the company's artistic director (a role he held until 1933). He was still a young man at the time, but the now-celebrated polymath was fearless in his efforts to innovate at Richard Ginori — he introduced a contemporary spirit at the manufacturer and integrated ancient Roman art and other neoclassical elements into his richly ornate designs for decorative objects and ceramic vessels. At the 1925 International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts in Paris — the design fair that brought the Art Deco style into the world — both Richard Ginori and its bold artistic director won a Grand Prix.
In the decades that followed, offerings at the storied porcelain manufacturer showed an adoption of the modern style that had taken shape in furniture design and decorative arts during the mid-20th century. In 1954, the company was renamed Ginori 1735, a reference to its inaugural year. Over time, Richard Ginori has partnered with numerous renowned designers such as Giovanni Gariboldi, Antonio Piva, Franco Albini and Aldo Rossi. In 2013, Gucci purchased the Ginori 1735 brand and factory.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage Richard Ginori serveware and decorative objects.
Gio Ponti Richard Ginori I PELLEGRINI Turtle Figurine Designed Circa 1924 Italy
By Gio Ponti, Richard Ginori
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A very rare and unique turtle figurine designed by the legendary Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori. This design was first introduced by Gio Ponti for Richar...
Ceramic, Porcelain
Ceramic Duck Figurine by Richard Ginori, Early 20th Century
By Richard Ginori
Located in Roma, IT
Glazed earthenware in cobalt blue. Stylized duck standing on a base shaped like swirling water forms, its surface richly textured with incised feather motifs. The glaze presents vibr...
Ceramic
Art Deco Gio Ponti Planter for Richard Ginori Italy
By Gio Ponti, Richard Ginori
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A rare and beautiful striking planter designed by Gio Ponti during the 1930's for Italian manufacturer Richard Ginori, which still is in production today doing collaborations with fa...
Ceramic
Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori Vase in Terracotta and Gold, 1930s
By Gio Ponti, Richard Ginori
Located in Tilburg, NL
Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori vase in terracotta and gold, Italy, 1930s. It is a wonderful little gem, this vase designed by Gio Ponti and made by Richard Ginori in the 1930s. Great simple design and beautiful contrast between the terracotta and the gold. Part of a series of terracotta and gold bowls...
Pottery
Early 20th Century Bronze by J. Rispal
By Jules Louis Rispal
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage 19th century work of art is an exceptionally detailed richly patinated bronze sculpture in the Art Nouveau style. It represents the goddess Persephone, Queen of the Underworld, awakening from her earthly sleep. Her head is adorned with a floral headband...
Bronze
Gio Ponti Richard Ginori Vase Ceramic Gold Red, 1940, Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Gio Ponti Richard Ginori vase ceramic gold red 1940 Italy.
Ceramic
$9,500
H 10 in W 8.2 in D 6.2 in
Gio Ponti Ceramic Sculpture" Il Pellegrino Stanco" for Richard Ginori, Milano
By Richard Ginori, Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great sample of one most important designers of the 20th century, Glazed ceramic, Gio Ponti, made for Richard Ginori and marked S Christoforo, Milano.
Ceramic
Italy Richard Ginori Early 18th Century Porcelain Vase
By Richard Ginori
Located in Brescia, IT
This elegant vase was produced by Richard Ginori porcelain manufacturer in Doccia, Italy, in the 1730 Not easy to find this model so fine and elegant with its country flowers in pin...
Porcelain
$6,540 / set
H 3.94 in W 8.67 in D 3.94 in
Pair of Exceptionally Rare Candlestick Holders designed by Gio Ponti for Ginori
By Richard Ginori, Gio Ponti
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of striking, very rare candlestick holders designed by Gio Ponti in 1927 for Richard Ginori. Candlesticks are done in white ceramics with details...
Gold Leaf
Italian Richard Ginori Jewelry Box Milano
By Richard Ginori
Located in New York, NY
An early Italian porcelain jewelry box, Modern design, by designer Richard Ginori, made in Milano, Italy, circa early-20th century. Marked 'Milano' on original label underside lid, and marked 'Richard Ginori', 'Made in Italy' on underside base, as well as 'decorazione a mano' (hand decoration), all shown in images. Box is square with modern soft lines, rounded corners (top and base), graduated base. Gold detail, dahlia flower and leaf design on top lid, sides, and inside, finished with a gold line detail on lid and base. For other items shown search 1stDibs ref. #s: Opal cocktail ring search 1stDibs ref. #: LU4068223876302 French porcelain box, search 1stDibs ref. #: LU1314243500852 Cartier coffee...
Porcelain
$664Sale Price|85% Off
H 5 in W 6.25 in D 13.25 in
Italian Renaissance Raffaellesco Grotteschi Majolica Compote by Richard Ginori
By Meissen Porcelain, Chelsea House, Mottahedeh, Gio Ponti, Richard Ginori
Located in Miami, FL
Outstanding Richard Ginori porcelain centerpiece compote, circa 19th Century. This rare and whimsical antique compote is hand painted with a "Bacchanalian" motif and a polychrome gla...
Porcelain
$280
H 2.13 in W 2.5 in D 1.38 in
Early 20th Century Dachshund Dog Austrian Vienna Bronze Style Figurine
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Charming early 20th-century cold-painted metal dog figurine, dating to approximately the 1900s to 1910s and executed in the style of the celebrated Vienna Bronzes. Depicting a Dachsh...
Metal
Gio Ponti for Ginori Athletic Dish
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Gio Ponti for Ginori athletic dish. Vintage Richard Ginori shaped nut dish/ small saucer from the athletic series designed by Gio Ponti featuring ...
Porcelain
$380
H 1.5 in W 3.25 in D 1 in
Early 20th Century Dachshund Dog Austrian Vienna Bronze Miniature Figurine
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Early 1900s Vienna Bronze Dachshund Figurine – Unpainted, Patinated Finish A charming and finely crafted Vienna Bronze dachshund figurine dating to the early 1900s, found at an esta...
Bronze
Porcelain Duck by Richard Ginori Hand Painted from the 1980s
By Richard Ginori
Located in Milano, MI
Hand-painted porcelain duck by Richard Ginori, made in the 1980s Ø cm 7 Ø cm 6 h cm 12 Company of Lombard origin founded in 1896 when the Marquis Carlo Ginori, passionate about whi...
Porcelain
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H 3.94 in W 3.94 in D 2.17 in
White Elephant Vase Re-edition by Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori 1980s
By Richard Ginori
Located in Milano, MI
Elephant vase in white ceramic, re-edition of the model designed by Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori, made in the 1980s Ø cm 10 Ø cm 5,5 h cm 10 Company of Lombard origin founded in 18...
Porcelain