Recently, when I visited another designer’s home, I was reminded of my affection for Majolica in general and plates in particular. She displays them in her kitchen but Majolica can be art on a wall in almost any room. As an expert Seattle interior designer I keep my eyes alert for vintage pieces and also like mugs and pitchers.

The Majolica I refer to is, “Victorian Majolica, earthenware pottery made in 19th century Britain, Europe and the USA with molded surfaces and colorful clear lead glazes.” You can recognize Majolica by “its naturalistic plant and animal motifs molded in relief and splashed with bold color and clear glazes.”

The colors and motifs are varied as the photos indicate. I am most attracted to the plates artfully displayed on a focal wall and used instead of a picture. What do you think? Would you collect and display Majolica?

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