Skip to main content
Video Loading
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 21

German Jugendstil Earthenware Centerpiece, circa 1905

$893.30
£664.01
€760VAT Included
CA$1,252.28
A$1,271.59
CHF 725.89
MX$15,365
NOK 8,526.78
SEK 8,503.52
DKK 5,795.24

About the Item

A beautiful German Jugendstil earthenware centerpiece or serving dish dating from the early 20th century, circa 1905–1915. The dish features an elegant scalloped outline resting on three molded feet, its organic silhouette reflecting the naturalistic forms that defined the Jugendstil movement. The interior is decorated with flowing cream, sulphur-yellow, and rich manganese-brown glazes that feather and blend together during firing, creating a painterly composition reminiscent of stylized foliage or petals radiating from the center. The softly crackled glaze and subtle tonal variations give each piece a unique character, while the dark manganese accents emphasize the undulating rim and enhance its sculptural quality. Germany's distinctive contribution to the wider Art Nouveau movement, Jugendstil emerged around the turn of the twentieth century, championing organic forms, refined craftsmanship, and a departure from the historical revival styles that had dominated the nineteenth century. Inspired by nature but characterized by a more restrained and architectural sensibility than its French or Belgian counterparts, German designers sought beauty through the harmony of form, material, and decoration. Ceramic workshops embraced this philosophy by experimenting with sculptural silhouettes and expressive running glazes, allowing the firing process itself to become an integral part of the final design. This dish beautifully embodies that approach, where its flowing glazes and softly undulating rim combine to create an object that is both functional and distinctly artistic. The underside bears an impressed "Germany" export mark together with its original model number, indicating production for the international market during the first decades of the twentieth century. While the factory remains unidentified, the dish is representative of the high-quality decorative ceramics produced by German art potteries during the Jugendstil period. Whether displayed as a centerpiece, fruit bowl, or decorative object, it offers a refined example of early twentieth-century German ceramic design and complements both traditional and contemporary interiors. The dish is in excellent vintage condition, with fine, age-appropriate glaze crazing consistent with its period of manufacture. Dimensions Height: 2.36 in. (6 cm) Diameter: 11.02 in. (28 cm)
  • Similar to:
    Sarreguemines (Maker)Vallauris (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.37 in (6 cm)Diameter: 11.03 in (28 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Nouveau (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c. 1905
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Valencia, ES
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9319250809822

More From This Seller

View All
Hand-Painted Majolica Fruitbowl Centerpiece, Portugal, 1970s

Hand-Painted Majolica Fruitbowl Centerpiece, Portugal, 1970s

Located in Valencia, VC

A beautifully hand-painted majolica pedestal centerpiece, atributed to FB Portugal, produced circa 1970. Richly modeled with an abundant arrangement of sculptural fruit—including gra...

Category

Vintage 1970s Portuguese French Provincial Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware, Majolica

Majolica Oranges Plate by Keller & Guerin Saint Clement, France 1900s

Majolica Oranges Plate by Keller & Guerin Saint Clement, France 1900s

By Saint-Clément

Located in Valencia, VC

Majolica plate by Keller et Guerin Saint-Clément featuring the oranges decor. Hand produced in France circa the 1900s. In beautiful condition. Very pretty. We specialized in 20th...

Category

Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain, Majolica, Earthenware, Ceramic

Mid-Century Majolica Centerpiece by Vallauris, Handmade, 1950s France

Mid-Century Majolica Centerpiece by Vallauris, Handmade, 1950s France

By Vallauris

Located in Valencia, VC

Majolica XL Vallauris Signed Centerpiece – Chard Leaf (1950s, France) Handmade in France circa the 1950s, this large Vallauris majolica centerpiece is shaped like a chard leaf, feat...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware, Majolica

Art Nouveau Glass Compote Vase, Palm Tree Design, French, Early 20th-C

Art Nouveau Glass Compote Vase, Palm Tree Design, French, Early 20th-C

Located in Valencia, VC

Early 20th-century French Art Nouveau glass compote vase, designed in a sculptural palm tree form with finely etched detailing and a rich rusty orange hue. This piece reflects the ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Glass

Art Nouveau Opaline Glass Vase by Cristallerie de Clichy, France

Art Nouveau Opaline Glass Vase by Cristallerie de Clichy, France

Located in Valencia, VC

Cristallerie de Clichy Art Nouveau Opaline Glass Vase with Aventurine Inclusions, France A very beautiful and charming Cristallerie de Clichy art glass vase featuring an elegant Art...

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Opal, Gold Leaf

Mid-Century Ceramic Plate by Ruscha, Floral Décor, Germany, 1950s

Mid-Century Ceramic Plate by Ruscha, Floral Décor, Germany, 1950s

By West German Pottery, Vincent van Gogh, Ruscha

Located in Valencia, VC

Large West Germany Ruscha Art Pottery Plate, 1950s A stunning vintage ceramic plate by Ruscha, West Germany, handcrafted circa the 1950s. This exceptional piece features a relief-gl...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Majolica

You May Also Like

Sarreguemines Ceramic centerpiece, Art Nouveau Period, France, circa 1890

Sarreguemines Ceramic centerpiece, Art Nouveau Period, France, circa 1890

By Sarreguemines

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Sarreguemines Ceramic centerpiece, Art Nouveau Period, France, circa 1890.

Category

Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

Art Nouveau Centrepiece Attributed to Kayser in Germany, circa 1900

Art Nouveau Centrepiece Attributed to Kayser in Germany, circa 1900

By Kayser Germany

Located in Verviers, BE

Spectacular Art Nouveau centrepiece attributed to Kayser in Germany, circa 1900. Very impressive, this stunning piece gathers all the excellence of the Art Nouveau era in terms of...

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Majolica Cyclamens Plate Schultz Cilli, circa 1900

Majolica Cyclamens Plate Schultz Cilli, circa 1900

By Schütz Cilli

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica cyclamens plate signed Schultz Cilli, circa 1900, Art Nouveau. Diameter / 7.5 inches.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Centerpiece, France, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1900

Centerpiece, France, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1900

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Bronze

Centerpiece, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, France, 1900

Centerpiece, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, France, 1900

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Metal

Art Nouveau Centerpiece in Ceramic and Bronze, France, 1900

Art Nouveau Centerpiece in Ceramic and Bronze, France, 1900

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Bronze