Bordallo Pinheiro Decorative Objects

The Sardine collection by Bordallo Pinheiro results from a collaboration between the earthenware factory of Caldas da Rainha, founded in 1884 by Raphael Bordallo Pinheiro, EGEAC (Lisbon’s cultural and animation municipal entity). And Lisbon’s city council. The original Bordallo Pinheiro’s Sardine, designed in the XIX century, due to its classic three-dimensional nature, became the ideal support for receiving the creative work that EGEAC develops since 2003, within Lisbon’s festivities, which transformed the sardine, iconic fish of Portuguese culture and gastronomy, an international icon of the city and of summer celebrations of the Portuguese capital.

This collection is the result of a collaboration between Bordallo Pinheiro and the Brazilian NGO Eco arts Amazônia in the preservation of an environmental, cultural, social, and scientific heritage crucial to mankind's future. Each piece was inspired by the very rich local flora and was only possible thanks to intense knowledge sharing with those who live their daily lives in this vibrant mosaic of ecosystems, traditions, colors, sounds, and smells that is the Amazon rainforest. Part of the collection's proceeds will go to the reforestation of the Amazon area of Mato Grosso, by planting indigenous fruit trees in cities, rural areas, and indigenous villages of the region where Eco arts Amazônia operates.

beautiful, all descriptions accurate. Jessica. Delray Beach, FL. Wed Mar 26 2025

Pitchers are part of Bordallo Pinheiro’s heritage. With humor and with the correct dose of irreverence, the natural world is once again transported to the table under the shape of animals, fruit, flowers, and plants.

A symbol of abundance, wealth, prosperity, and good luck, the frog could not escape Bordallo Pinheiro’s approach, in his naturalist view.

Pitchers are part of Bordallo Pinheiro’s heritage. With humor and with the correct dose of irreverence, the natural world is once again transported to the table under the shape of animals, fruit, flowers, and plants.

Pitchers are part of Bordallo Pinheiro’s heritage. With humor and with the correct dose of irreverence, the natural world is once again transported to the table under the shape of animals, fruit, flowers, and plants.

It’s so cool in my Gamecock themed office. Shera. Lexington, SC. Sun Dec 29 2024

Nice product and looks festive.. Sh. Alameda, CA. Wed Mar 18 2020

Home decor.

Paulo e Virgínia is a replica, on a smaller scale, of the pair of giant frogs created by Raphael Bordallo Pinheiro in 1889 and intended to decorate lakes and gardens. Tradition says that in the factory, Bordallo named these two characters Paulo and Virgínia, inspired by the novel Paul et Virginie, by Bernardin de Saint-Pierre, written in 1787. This sculptural group decorated the D. Carlos I Park, in Caldas da Rainha, from 1914 to 1920, as can be seen in postcards of the time, and was present in the Portuguese Pavilion of the 1889 Universal Exhibition of Paris. The frog couple was exhibited by Raphael as one of the main pieces of his exhibition in Rio de Janeiro in 1899, as he presented his majestic Beethoven Jar in Brazil.

This comes as a set of two which was a nice surprise.. Amy. Chesterfield, VA. Sat Mar 21 2020

Pitchers are part of Bordallo Pinheiro’s heritage. With humor and with the correct dose of irreverence, the natural world is once again transported to the table under the shape of animals, fruit, flowers, and plants.

This collection is the result of a collaboration between Bordallo Pinheiro and the Brazilian NGO Eco arts Amazônia in the preservation of an environmental, cultural, social, and scientific heritage crucial to mankind's future. Each piece was inspired by the very rich local flora and was only possible thanks to intense knowledge sharing with those who live their daily lives in this vibrant mosaic of ecosystems, traditions, color, sounds, and smells that is the Amazon rainforest. Part of the collection's proceeds will go to the reforestation of the Amazon area of Mato Grosso, by planting indigenous fruit trees in cities, rural areas, and indigenous villages of the region where Eco arts Amazônia operates.

Perfect for our tropical décore Color is as picture showed Box so well that nothing broken. Renee. Eugene, OR. Sat Jan 31 2026

The Sardine collection by Bordallo Pinheiro results from a collaboration between the earthenware factory of Caldas da Rainha, founded in 1884 by Raphael Bordallo Pinheiro, EGEAC (Lisbon’s cultural and animation municipal entity). And Lisbon’s city council. The original Bordallo Pinheiro’s Sardine, designed in the XIX century, due to its classic three-dimensional nature, became the ideal support for receiving the creative work that EGEAC develops since 2003, within Lisbon’s festivities, which transformed the sardine, iconic fish of Portuguese culture and gastronomy, an international icon of the city and of summer celebrations of the Portuguese capital.

Beautiful fun art pieces.. Ryan. Houston, TX. Fri Apr 18 2025

Pitchers are part of Bordallo Pinheiro’s heritage. With humor and with the correct dose of irreverence, the natural world is once again transported to the table under the shape of animals, fruit, flowers, and plants.

I didn’t look close enough at description Thomas so it’s not what I meant to buy!. Maureen. Hockley, TX. Mon Nov 20 2023

These are the most beautiful swallows I have ever purchased!. E.d.. Covington, . Sun Jan 31 2016

I discovered these beauties in Lisbon and have since regretted not bring them home with me. So happy to find them here on Wayfair! Good price. Packed extremely well. thank you!. Amy. Austin, TX. Thu Jun 14 2018

In 1896, Raphael Bordallo Pinheiro registered the patent of his ceramic swallows, probably when realized that they could become a true Portuguese symbol. He was not mistaken, the artist’s flock of swallows began inhabiting the Portuguese homes, in the country as well as abroad.

The naturalistic point of view is considered as the most remarkable of Bordallo, due to his spontaneity, color, and communion with the local tradition, inspired by pottery and a variety of flora and fauna elements.

A symbol of abundance, wealth, prosperity, and good luck, the frog could not escape Bordallo Pinheiro’s approach, in his naturalist view.

Exactly what I was looking for. Packed extremely well.. Amy. WA. Thu Jun 14 2018

The naturalistic point of view is considered as the most remarkable of Bordallo, due to his spontaneity, color, and communion with the local tradition, inspired by pottery and a variety of flora and fauna elements.