Have you been trying to find Majolica pottery? If so, then you're in the right place, because we have an excellent selection of both tin-glazed and lead glazed Majolica. Traditionally, Majolica was made off the eastern coast of Spain on the Balearic Island of Majorca. This pottery is renowned for its tin-glaze and bright colors. However, the popularity of Majolica pottery soared with the introduction of Victorian Majolica by Minton's Ltd at the Great Exhibition of 1851 (at that time it was still called Palissy Ware).
The most significant difference between Victorian Majolica and traditional Majolica, is that Victorian Majolica imitates the styles and images of traditional Majolica with lead glazes as opposed to tin-glazes. These antique Majolica earthenware pieces are wonderful in any buffet or china cabinet, and can be admired not only for their bright and bold colors, but also for their textures and molded surfaces.
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Asian Home Décor
Decorating with Asian styles and designs is a great way to bring balance and harmony into a room or even an entire home. The key to using Asian home décor well, is distributing the furnishings and accessories evenly throughout a space, without overloading any particular area with too many items. This will bring unity into your design, lending your room(s) an opulent theme that doesn't overwhelm. Consider the colors that each item contributes to the overall tapestry of the room, do they warm or cool, lighten or darken the room? Another factor to consider is whether you want your design to feature exclusively Asian décor, or if you would prefer to blend Asian furnishings in with European antiques and contemporary pieces. Fantastic designs can be achieved with either approach, it's all preference.
- Some Asian home décor items that you may be interested in include:
- Arita Ware Antique Charger
- Asian Needlepoint Pillow in Blue & Brown
- Chinese Porcelain Blue & White Plate
- Chinese Prunus Blossom Vase
- Queen Anne Antique Chinoiserie Corner Cabinet
Whether you are looking for antique Majolica or are searching for design inspiration in Far East, DaltonDesignShop.com has all of the antique furnishings and accessories you need to bring your creative vision to fruition.
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