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Craft & Design Objects

Craft & Design Objects presents textile and applied-arts holdings from the Art Institute of Chicago open-access collection, with artist, dates, medium and gallery context, drawn from the CC0 API and refreshed monthly. Every record links the museum page and adds material and technique families from our pipeline.

Records
5,000
Last changed
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Coverage
03/03/2026–09/03/2026
Method
Methodology
ObjectArtistDateDepartmentMaterial familyOn view
Cup and SaucerSèvres Porcelain Manufactory French, founded 1740c. 1757Applied Arts of Europe
  • ceramic
false
The Peep Show, or the Magic Lantern (La Curiosité ou La Lanterne Magique)Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory French, founded 1740 Modeled by Etienne-Maurice Falconet (French, 1716-1791)c. 1757Applied Arts of Europe
  • ceramic
false
The Girl Offers Her Coin in PaymentSèvres Porcelain Manufactory French, founded 1740 Modeled by Etienne-Maurice Falconet French, 1716-1791 After an engraving of a painting by François Boucher French, 1703-1770c. 1757Applied Arts of Europe
  • ceramic
false
Ewe and LambBow Porcelain Factory London, England, 1744-17751752/54Applied Arts of Europe
  • ceramic
false
Vase (Vase à oreilles)Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory (French, founded 1740) Probably designed by Jean-Claude Duplessis (French, c. 1695-1774) Painting attributed to by André-Vincent Vielliard (French, 1717-1790, active 1752-1790)c. 1756Applied Arts of Europe
  • ceramic
false
Stand for a Mustard PotVincennes Porcelain Manufactory French, founded 1740 (known as Sèvres from 1756) Painted by André-Vincent Vielliard (French, 1717-90, active 1752-90)1751/52Applied Arts of Europe
  • ceramic
false
Candle Snuffer with TrayJoachim Martin French, 1681-c. 1760 France1751Applied Arts of Europe
  • metal
false
Pair of Salt DishesDavid Hennell English, 1712–1785 London, England1751Applied Arts of Europe
  • metal
false
Wall Pocket (one of a pair)Worcester Porcelain Factory (Warmstry House Period, 1751–1783) Worcester, England, founded 1751c. 1756–1758Applied Arts of Europe
  • ceramic
false
Botanical PlateChelsea Porcelain Factory (c. 1744–84) Londonc. 1755Applied Arts of Europe
  • ceramic
true
Botanical PlateChelsea Porcelain Factory (c. 1744–84) Londonc. 1755Applied Arts of Europe
  • ceramic
true
Goblet with Maternity SceneEngraving attributed to Jacob Sang (born Netherlands, about 1720–1786) Amsterdam1750–70Applied Arts of Europe
  • glass
true
Busts of a Man and Woman in CostumeBow Porcelain Factory (c. 1744–76) London1750–54Applied Arts of Europe
  • ceramic
true
Tureen in the form of a Fighting CockChelsea Porcelain Factory (c. 1744–84) Londonc. 1755Applied Arts of Europe
  • ceramic
true
Cauliflower TureenChelsea Porcelain Factory (c. 1744–84) Londonc. 1755Applied Arts of Europe
  • ceramic
true
Banners (Set of Four)Manchu ChinaQing dynasty (1644–1911), 1750/75Textiles
  • silk
  • metal
  • paper
false
PanelDesigned by Philippe de LaSalle (French, 1723–1803/5) France, LyonLouis XVI period, 1750/75Textiles
  • silk
false
PanelDesigned by Philippe de LaSalle (French, 1723–1803/5) France, LyonLouis XVI period, 1750/75Textiles
  • silk
false
Man's Jifu (Semiformal Court Robe)Manchu ChinaQing dynasty (1644–1911), 1750/75Textiles
  • silk
  • cotton_linen
  • metal
  • paper
false
St. VeronicaNevers, Francec.1700–50Applied Arts of Europe
  • glass
true
Woman with a Garland of FlowersNevers, Francec.1700–50Applied Arts of Europe
  • glass
true
Man Holding a GarlandNevers, Francec.1700–50Applied Arts of Europe
  • glass
true
Boy with a BasketNevers, Francec.1700–50Applied Arts of Europe
  • glass
true
Man with StaffNevers, Francec.1700–50Applied Arts of Europe
  • glass
true
Man with a Black FezNevers, Francec.1700–50Applied Arts of Europe
  • glass
true
Actor in Star-Shaped HatNevers, Francec.1700–50Applied Arts of Europe
  • glass
true
Woman in a Wide SkirtNevers, Francec.1700–50Applied Arts of Europe
  • glass
true
Lace Border FragementBohemia (now Czech Republic)1750-1825Textiles
  • silk
  • cotton_linen
  • metal
true
Wall Fountain and BasinSceaux Faience Manufactory (1748–1810) Sceaux, Francec. 1755Applied Arts of Europe
  • ceramic
false
Cushion CoverManchu ChinaQing dynasty (1644–1911), 1750/1800Textiles
  • silk
false
Panel (Furnishing Fabric)Manchu ChinaQing dynasty (1644–1911), 1750/1800Textiles
  • silk
false
Panel (Furnishing Fabric)Manchu ChinaQing dynasty (1644–1911), 1750/1800Textiles
  • silk
  • wool
false
Panel (Furnishing Fabric)Manchu ChinaQing dynasty (1644–1911), 1750/1800Textiles
  • silk
  • wool
false
Tureen and StandPont-aux-Choux Manufactory French, founded 1743 France, Parisc. 1750Applied Arts of Europe
  • ceramic
false
Painted SilkMade in China for the European or American marketQing dynasty (1644–1911), 1750–75Textiles
  • silk
false
ValanceChinaQing dynasty (1644–1911), 1750/1850Textiles
  • silk
  • metal
  • paper
false
Fichu or ScarfIndian, for export to Europe1750-1800Textiles
  • cotton_linen
false
Panel (Dress Fabric)Manchu ChinaQing dynasty (1644–1911), 1750/1800Textiles
  • silk
  • cotton_linen
  • metal
  • paper
false
TowelRepublic of Türkiye1750–1850Textiles
  • silk
  • cotton_linen
false
Border (Fragment)Belgium, Flanders, probably Antwerp1750/1800Textiles
  • cotton_linen
false
Bed CurtainHannah Hinman Twitchell Pierce (American, 1721/22–1770) United States, Connecticut, Southburyc. 1760Textiles
  • wool
  • cotton_linen
false
ValanceHannah Hinman Twitchell Pierce (American, 1721/22–1770) United States, Connecticut, Southburyc. 1760Textiles
  • cotton_linen
false
Bed CurtainHannah Hinman Twitchell Pierce (American, 1721/22–1770) United States, Connecticut, Southburyc. 1760Textiles
  • wool
  • cotton_linen
false
FragmentFranceLouis XVI period, 1774–1792, late 18th centuryTextiles
  • silk
false
Soup BowlChinac. 1750Applied Arts of Europe
  • ceramic
false
PlatterChina1750/60Applied Arts of Europe
  • ceramic
false
TankardChina1750/75Applied Arts of Europe
  • ceramic
false
Armchair (Bergère à la Reine)Jacques Chenevat (French, 1736-1772) Paris1750–65Applied Arts of Europe
  • wood
false
SauceboatChinac. 1750Applied Arts of Europe
  • ceramic
false
Two-Handled SauceboatChinac. 1750Applied Arts of Europe
  • ceramic
false