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.
Rosenthal Porcelain Coffee Cup And Saucer Demitasse Black And Gold 1940
By Rosenthal
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Rosenthal Porcelain Tea Cup or Coffee Cup And Saucer Demitasse Black And Gold Art Nouveau Venetian Style. Rare antique porcelain go...
Porcelain
Ginori Porcelain Castello Espresso Cup and Saucer Set, Italy 1980s
By Richard Ginori
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare Richard Ginori demitasse or espresso cup and saucer set was made of fine semi-translucent porcelain in Italy. It is decorated in Castello pattern with cobalt blue borders accent...
Gold
$295 / set
H 2 in W 4 in D 3 in
Richard Ginori Italian Porcelain Coffee Tea Cup Brown & Gold 1 of 16 Available
By Richard Ginori
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Richard Ginori coffee or tea cup and saucer porcelain set "Contessa" Pattern, Italy. 16 cups set available, each sold separately, 1 cup and one saucer se...
Porcelain
$250 / set
H 2.4 in Dm 4.2 in
Ginori Porcelain Espresso Cup and Saucer Set, Renaissance Pattern, Italy 1950s
By Richard Ginori
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare Richard Ginori demitasse or espresso cup and saucer set was made of fine semi-translucent porcelain in Italy. It is decorated in Renaissance pattern with wide bands of abstract...
Gold Leaf
Bernardaud, Gold Line Espresso Coffee Cup and Saucer, France 1950s
By Bernardaud
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful gold line espresso coffee cup and saucer by the Bernardaud manufacture from the 1950s. Sold individually, 10 available. Very good condition. Dimensions in cm : - Cup : 4....
Porcelain
Haviland Limoges Ranson Porcelain Cup and Saucer Set, Gold Trim
Located in Coral Gables, FL
A refined set of four Haviland Limoges porcelain cups and saucers in the classic Ranson pattern, made in France and finished in luminous white porcelain with delicate gold trim. The photos may give the porcelain a soft pink or warm tone because of the lighting, but the pieces are white with gilt edging. Each cup has a graceful rounded form with a simple handle accented in gold, paired with a matching scalloped saucer featuring the elegant molded rim associated with the Ranson blank. The Ranson pattern is one of the most recognizable Haviland Limoges forms, admired for its quiet elegance, sculptural edge, and timeless simplicity. Unlike heavily decorated floral Limoges services...
Porcelain
Pair of Noritake Art Deco Coffee Cups & Saucers 1920s, Black and Gold
By Noritake
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Pair of antique or vintage coffee or espresso cups and saucers features streamlined, traditional form, hand-painted with Art Deco motifs of grape wines with clusters of grapes among the leaves; the Art Nouveau inspired motifs are framed by undulating bands of abstract graphic elements. The choice of black and gold colors with soft peach coral background for the bands complements the main decor, done in gold on black background. The cups are marked with green overglaze backmark, "M" for Morimura in a wreath, surrounded by "NORITAKE Hand painted...
Gold
$160 / set
H 1.97 in Dm 4.34 in
Elegant Porcelain Coffee Cup by Hutschenreuther Selb Bavaria Gold Plated
By Hutschenreuther
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
elegant porcelain coffee cup by Hutschenreuther Selb Bavaria gold plated.
Porcelain
Limoges porcelain "Breakfast" cup and saucer, white and gold – A.R. France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
An elegant Limoges fine porcelain cup and saucer set, known as "déjeuner" (breakfast) service, complete with a matching saucer, bearing the A.R. France mark on the base. This charmi...
Porcelain
$320 / set
H 2.4 in Dm 4.2 in
Ginori Porcelain Espresso Cup and Saucer Set, Geometric Decor, Italy 1950s
By Richard Ginori
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare Richard Ginori demitasse or espresso cup and saucer set was made of fine semi-translucent porcelain in Italy. It is decorated with abstract geometric decor with diamond grid acc...
Gold Leaf
Richard Ginori Vintage Black Gold Porcelain Coffee or Tea Cup and Saucer
By Richard Ginori
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and elegant Italian black and gold porcelain coffee or tea cup and saucer by designer Richard Ginori, circa mid-20th century, 1960s, Italy. With maker's mark on bottom of both as shown in last two images. Excellent condition as shown in images. No chips noted. Measurements include: Saucer: 5.38" Diameter. Cup: 2.5" Height x 3.13" Diameter. Other items shown are available separately, search 1stDibs ref. #s: For German turquoise blue and gold plate...
Porcelain
Richard Ginori Italian Porcelain Espresso Coffee Tea Cup Saucer
By Richard Ginori
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful vintage Italian porcelain espresso coffee or tea demitasse cup and saucer 'Toscana' by designer Richard Ginori, circa mid-20th century, ...
Ceramic, Porcelain
Porcelain Coffee Espresso Cup Saucer Rosenthal White Gold, Early 20th Century
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful German white porcelain and gold gilt coffee espresso or tea demitasse cup and saucer by Rosenthal, circa early-20th century, Germa...
Porcelain
Art Deco Tea or Coffee Cup in Terracotta, Black and Gold Porcelain by Wallendorf
By Wallendorf
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful porcelain Art Deco coffee or tea cup and saucer, Germany, circa 1960s. Design and colors include: white, terracotta, black and gold - with an elaborate bird design in a r...
Gold Leaf
Richard Ginori Italian White & Gold Coffee or Tea Cup, circa 1960s, 8 Avail
By Richard Ginori
Located in New York, NY
Very beautiful vintage Italian white porcelain with gold gilt coffee or tea cup(s) by designer Richard Ginori, Italy, circa mid-20th century, circa 1960s. Colors include: gold gilt a...
Gold
Royal Doulton White Blue Gold Coffee or Tea Demitasse Cup & Saucer, circa 19th C
By Royal Daulton, Davis Collamore & Co Ltd. 1
Located in New York, NY
A very special English Royal Doulton for luxury retailer Davis Collamore & Co LTD, espresso coffee or tea demitasse cup and saucer set, ci...
Gold
