Limoges Furniture
French
Limoges porcelain has withstood the test of time for centuries. The widely cherished ceramics named for the French city and commune in which they are made are synonymous with sophistication, elegance and refinement. Today, antique Limoges dinnerware, serveware, decorative objects and other porcelain products are coveted and collected all over the world.
The story of Limoges porcelain, which refers to porcelain made in the Limoges region of France — not by a specific factory — begins in 1768. The region is a rich source of kaolin, feldspar and quartz — vital ingredients to the production of this type of pottery.
Porcelain was first made in China and spread all over the world owing to the trade routes to the Far East established by Dutch and Portuguese merchants. Given its origin, English speakers called porcelain “fine china,” an expression you still might hear today. "Fine" indeed — for over a thousand years, it has been a highly sought-after material. Meissen Porcelain (Staatliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Meissen), which was founded in the Electorate of Saxony (now Germany), is one of the preeminent porcelain factories in Europe and was the first to produce true porcelain outside of Asia.
Limoges porcelain refers to porcelain produced in and near the city of Limoges — it does not refer to a specific manufacturer — and it’s distinctive for its luminous hue and bright white qualities, providing an ideal canvas for intricately detailed hand-painted decorations. (Revered Impressionist painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir began his career painting plates in Limoges.)
It wasn’t long before Limoges porcelain captured the attention of King Louis XVI — the region’s first manufactory, established toward the close of the 18th century, was placed under the protection of the King’s brother, the Comte d’Artois. It was later purchased by the King and became Manufacture Royale de Limoges. The facility produced a variety of pieces, including delicate, gold-embellished trinket boxes, ornamental vessels, Rococo-style figurines and elaborate dinnerware service sets.
Following the end of the French Revolution in 1794, Limoges porcelain was no longer restricted, and the commercial porcelain industry ballooned.
By 1819, Limoges had four porcelain factories, and as demand for porcelain grew during the 19th century, the industry expanded in the French city. In 1853, American businessman David Haviland opened the Haviland & Co. factory in Limoges to export porcelain to the United States. The company produced several iconic serveware collections for many American presidents, including Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant and Rutherford B. Hayes. Bernardaud opened in the early 1860s.
By 1900, Limoges had 35 factories, which employed close to 8,000 workers. In 1925, Limoges porcelain was shown at the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts — the design fair in Paris that brought global attention to the Art Deco style — where it garnered international acclaim.
During the 20th century, Limoges factories such as Bernardaud collaborated with a range of notable artists and designers, including Franz Bischoff, Joan Miró, Raymond Loewy, Alexander Calder and Julian Schnabel, to name a few.
Today, authentic Limoges porcelain tableware, vases and objets d’art continue to gain renown with collectors and design lovers all over the world.
Find an extensive collection of antique Limoges porcelain on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Limoges
Potiche in Limoges Porcelain, 1960
By Limoges
Located in Milano, MI
Limoges porcelain pottery, 1960s
Measures: Ø cm 20 H cm 20
The Limoges porcelain dates back to the 60s-70s of the seventeenth century, when a deposit of kaolin was discovered i...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
36-Piece French Victorian Limoges Porcelain Dinner Set
By Limoges
Located in New York, NY
36 Piece French Victorian Limoges porcelain dinner service with yellow border and floral trim (PRICED AS SET).
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Fish Dish by Limoges, France
By Limoges
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Porcelain fish Dish from the French brand Limoges. The service is decorated with decration of fish. The Dish dates from around 1960. The porcelain is of a beautiful, refined quality....
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1960s French Romantic Vintage Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
19th-Century Set of 8 French Limoges Dessert Plates, Rabbits, Birds, Puppies
By Limoges
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This such a sweet set of 19th century Limoges dessert plates. They have pastoral themes ranging from rabbits to turtles. Two are replicated. Wou...
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Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique 1890s Pair of Victoria Austria Vase "Marked"
By Limoges
Located in Norton, MA
Antique 1890s pair of Victoria Austria vase. Comprising Austrian porcelain vases with hand-painted decorated scenes of cattle watering. Measure: Heigh...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair French Limoges Parian Porcelain Bust Sculptures of Young Boy & Girl, 20th C
By Limoges
Located in Big Flats, NY
A pair of French Limoges parian porcelain busts of boy and girl on circular gilt decorated plinths, signed C. Tharaud as photographed, 20th c.
Measures- F...
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20th Century French Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Limoges French Porcelain Sea Shell Dish W/ Hand Painted Lily-of-The-Valley Motif
By Limoges
Located in New York, NY
Limoges white porcelain sea shell dish with hand painted lily-of-the-valley and butterfly design, c. mid 20th century, France.
Signed Limoges France on ...
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Mid-20th Century European International Style Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Peint Main Carousel Trinket Box by Limoges
By Limoges
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful porcelain peint main (hand painted) carousel trinket box by Limoges, circa 1970s. This unusual piece is in very good vintage condition and measure...
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20th Century French Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
10 Art Deco Limoges White and Gold Soup Bowls by Marcel Goupy for Rouaud, Paris
By Limoges, Marcel Goupy
Located in London, GB
A Rare and Stylish Gold Rimmed Ivory White Art Deco Limoges Porcelain Cream, consomme or Soup set for 10 by Marcel Goupy for Rouaud Paris.
Antique Ivory ...
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20th Century French Art Deco Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
French Limoges Gold Gilt Porcelain Coffee Tea Dessert Service for Six
By Limoges
Located in Barcelona, ES
Limoges Porcelain gold gilt coffee set + bread and butter plates for six. France, 1930s.
The set is comprised by 6 coffee or tea cups, 6 saucers...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Revival Limoges Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Large Antique Vase Limoges Porcelain & Bronze Vase, France, 1930
By Limoges
Located in Bastogne, BE
Large antique porcelain vase from France, "Limoges" Porcelain.
1930's.
The base is made of bronze. Handmade and hand painted (pai...
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1930s French Expressionist Vintage Limoges Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Porcelain Center Table or Trivet, in Limoges Cèramic, Made in France, circa 1960
By Limoges
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This center Table or Trivet, is in Porcelain. It has been done by Limoges, wellknown manufacture in France, circa 1960.
The pattern are decorative flowers white, pink and white colors.
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1960s French Vintage Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique 1890s Pair of Amorous Victoria Austria Vase "Marked"
By Limoges
Located in Norton, MA
Comprising a pair of matching vases with amorous scenes and gilt handles. Two large paintings on each vase and a total of 4 paintings. Measure: Height 1...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Cobalt Blue Royal Limoges France 22-Karat Gold Trinket Boxes Set
By Limoges
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elegant vintage round Limoges 22-karat gold trinket jewelry box and e small plates
French vintage Limoges porcelain in cobalt royal blue with fine gold decor.
Marked on base as “Limoges France" Porcelain Limoges Castel...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique French Limoges Enamel on Copper Portrait Vase, 19th Century
By Limoges
Located in San Francisco, CA
A small antique baluster shape portrait vase. Enamel on copper with a hand painted young woman and romantic scenic background. Unsigned.
French, seco...
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19th Century French Antique Limoges Furniture
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Pair of Porcelain Plates, in Ceramic with Animals Decor Pattern, France 1960
By Limoges
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This pair of plates, are in porcelain. they has been made in France circa 1960, in the Limoges Manufacture. They represent Birds, in the forest. The main colors are Gold and Red.
Category
1960s French Vintage Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Limoges Urn or Bowl Porcelain, Green and Gold Color, Made in France, circa 1930
By Limoges
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This bowl or Urn has been made in France Circa 1930, by Limoges Manufacturer.
It is guilted, and green colored, hand painted.
Category
1930s French Vintage Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique 1890s Victoria Austria Vase "Marked", #Ric00012
By Limoges
Located in Norton, MA
Antique 1890s Victoria Austria Vase. Comprising Austrian porcelain vases with hand-painted decorated scenes of cattle watering. Measure: Height 14 inc...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Ashtray, Guilt and Blue Color, Limoges, France, Early 20th Century
By Limoges
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Ashtray is in Porcelain. In green and gold Color.
It has been made by the well known manufacturer limoges, and signed.
Datation is early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century French Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Rare France Limoges Porcelain & Bronze Bathroom Set Washbasin Mirror Pendant Etc
By Limoges
Located in Lisse, NL
Highly decorative porcelain bathroom set with stunning roses pattern, by one of Europe's finest.
Over the years we have sold very few porcelain Limoges pieces and that is simply because these high value items don't find there way to the open market very often. So to have been given the opportunity to purchase a set as complete and remarkable as the one we are offering you here, more than made our day. Also, because we already know that someone will be thrilled to be able to own and use this rare and beautiful set in their (new) home or, for example, in their holiday home. This vintage Limoges set of high quality and detail consists of the following:
- A practical size washbasin with gilt bronze mythological dolphin handles.
- Large mirror in stylish bronze frame with a mounted (or built-in) 4-light sconce.
- A porcelain shelf (for wall mounting) to go under the mirror.
- A bronze and porcelain, 4 light pendant light.
- A shell design porcelain and bronze soap holder (for wall mounting).
- A toilet paper holder with some damage (we therefor listed this set as a five-piece set).
The two stunning bronze dolphins used to be the handles with which you could turn on the cold and hot water, but at some point in time the actual water tap...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Limoges Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French White Faience Mustard Pot Limoges Circa 1900
By Limoges
Located in Austin, TX
French White Faience Mustard Pot Limoges Circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Rustic Antique Limoges Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
20th Century French Art Deco Limoges Porcelain Service Tableware 49 Pieces
By Limoges
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful Art deco Limoges porcelain dinner service with a yellow border and flower decoration in the middle.
49 pieces :
- 31 din...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Enamelled Porcelain Vase by Limoges
By Limoges
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Enamelled porcelain vase in brown tones and black, design by Lemovices, made by Limoges. Signed Lemovices
France, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique French Porcelain Gold Pink & Terracotta Hue Plates, Set 2
By Limoges
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of antique French Limoges porcelain terracotta, pink and gold plates, circa 19th century, France. Plates are predominantly a terr...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique 1875s Austrian Mantel Vase "Marked", #Ric00011
By Limoges
Located in Norton, MA
Antique 1875s Austrian Mantel vase "Marked", Ric00011
An Art Nouveau style vase depicting a beauty in a swing.
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
La Seynie, Hand Painted & Gilded Limoges Cabinet Tray, France, circa 1910
By Limoges
Located in Chatham, ON
LA SEYNIE - Fine antique Limoges ceramic cabinet tray - hand painted in the Art Nouveau style - featuring a display of raspberries with flowers and lea...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Limoges Furniture
Materials
Enamel, Gold Leaf
Set of French Victorian Limoges Porcelain Plates
By Limoges
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 French Victorian Limoges porcelain plates with scalloped edge and gilt bird scenes. (PRICED AS SET).
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Limoges Porcelain Fish Set
By Limoges
Located in New Orleans, LA
A set of four vintage French 1960's Limoges porcelain fish plates with lovely and unusual shell scalloped and embossed borders and two alternating fish ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Limoges and Royal Vienna Porcelain Portraits Gilt Framed Plates
By Limoges, Royal Vienna Porcelain
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a pair of hand painted porcelain plates. One of them is depicting a portrait of Marie Antoinette- the last queen of France before the French Revolution. She is holding a rose. The rim is adorned with bouquets of roses and foliages. Below it, there are some gilt trellis patterns and under it a green band with golden stars. The plate has a large gilt gesso squared frame decorated with acanthus leaves pattern in its corners. The plate is hallmarked GDA Limoges...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Rococo Antique Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Limoges Porcelain 1930s Vintage French Pair of Cobalt Blue One Flower Vases
By Limoges
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century, French pair of small vases in Limoges porcelain, decorated each with a different front cameo hand painted with polychrome aqua ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Limoges Furniture
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Rare France Limoges Porcelain / Bronze Bathroom Set Mirror Pendant Washbasin Etc
By Limoges
Located in Lisse, NL
Highly decorative porcelain bathroom set with stunning roses pattern, by one of Europe's finest.
Over the years we have sold very few porcelain Limoges pieces and that is simply because these high value items don't find there way to the open market very often. So to have been given the opportunity to purchase a set as complete and remarkable as the one we are offering you here, more than made our day. Also, because we already know that someone will be thrilled to be able to own, use and enjoy this rare and beautiful set in their (new) home or, for example, in their holiday home. This vintage Limoges set of high quality and detail consists of the following:
- A practical size washbasin with gilt bronze mythological dolphin handles.
- Large mirror in stylish bronze frame with a mounted (or built-in) 4-light sconce.
- A porcelain shelf (for wall mounting) to go under the mirror.
- A bronze and porcelain, 4 light pendant light.
- A shell design porcelain and bronze soap holder (for wall mounting).
- A toilet paper holder with some damage (we therefor listed this set as a five-piece set).
For this rare set of six we will create three listings so that we are able to show you enough of the beautiful and stylish details per item. This listing is focussed on the rare and large size brass and bronze mirror with the built-in sconce. As you can see in our images this unique sconce can be used both with the sockets facing upward and downward. Thanks to the perfect brass hooks on the back, safely mounting this unique Limoges mirror...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Limoges Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Porcelain Casket, Limoges, France
By Limoges
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain casket, Limoges. France
Very good condition.
dimensions: 4 cm
Wed 11 cm.
Category
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Large AK French Floral Tankard
By Limoges
Located in Norton, MA
A wonderful antique large antique A.K. French floral porcelain decorated tankard offers a curve-shaped rim absolutely 100% hand-painted grapes in white flower, brown-red, purple, and...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Oyster Plate with Seaweeds Limoges, circa 1900
By Limoges
Located in Austin, TX
French porcelain oyster plate with seaweeds Limoges, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Limoges Collectible Large Porcelain Bowl Handmade in France
By Limoges
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Limoges large bowl handmade in France collectible porcelain.
If you are a lover of Limoges, this bowl is the perfect addition to your collection.
This beautiful bowl is hand ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Floral Rich Blue Limoges Ceramic Coiffe Saucer, Limoges, France, 1800s
By Limoges
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful Coiffe Limoges floral plate. Doesn't this pretty saucer remind you of Gucci? A rich blue decorates the scalloped edges at the outer rim, and ...
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Limoges Furniture
Materials
Gold
1890 Limoges Porcelain Wild Birds Set for 12 People
By Limoges, E. Bourgeois
Located in Paris, FR
Very unusual with a deep blue sky in the background and wonderful colors, this antique Limoges set for 12 people is made with the finest quality Li...
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Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Limoges Furniture
Materials
Gold
Vintage Limoges Purse Shaped Box
By Limoges
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely and exceptionally cute vintage Limoges purse shaped box.
Made in Limoges, France circa 1900-20.
Marked on interior as “Limoge...
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Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Limoges Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Large Figural French Grape & Leaf Limoges Tankard
By Limoges
Located in Norton, MA
A wonderful antique large antique French Jean Pouyat Limoges figural porcelain decorated tankard offers a scalloped rim absolutely 100% hand-painte...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Limoges Hand-Painted Flowers Porcelain Vase Estate France
By Limoges
Located in Montreal, QC
Limoges porcelain pillow vase the perfect answer to decorating a narrow space, such as mantel place. Hand-painted floral and Cacti decoration. The handles...
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1880s French Victorian Antique Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Large Limoges France Hand Painted Vase "Marked", #Ric00010
By Limoges
Located in Norton, MA
Antique 1910 large Limoges France hand painted Vase "Marked", Ric00010
Comprising an ornate Rococo style vase on four gilt scroll feet with molded b...
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Early 20th Century French Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage White Porcelain Limoges Nautical Cachepot / Tureen
By Limoges
Located in New York, NY
Vintage white porcelain Limoges nautical cachepot / tureen. Oblong shaped footed tureen with gilt rope handles perfect for your shell collections. Underg...
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20th Century French Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Los Angeles Summer Olympic Games World Globe Bottle French Limited Edition, 1984
By Bernardaud, Limoges
Located in New York, NY
A chic and cool numbered limited-edition Los Angeles Summer Olympic Games world globe white porcelain cognac bottle, 1984. This chic piece, made exclusively for the USA Summer Olympic Games, Los Angeles, California, 1984. Made in France. Piece was designed and made by luxury French porcelain brand Bernardaud for luxury cognac brand, Camus Napoleon, limited edition, hand-numbered on bottom #T493...
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1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Limoges France Porcelain Plaque Artist Signed Dubois of Outdoor Festivities
By Limoges
Located in Boston, MA
This is a wonderful Limoges porcelain plaque painted by the Limoges sought after artist Dubois. It is beautifully painted. It depicts a group ...
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Early 1900s French Romantic Antique Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Black and White After Leger Limoges Porcelain Plates Vintage Pair of Vintage
By (after) Fernand Léger, Limoges
Located in North Miami, FL
This pair of lithographic black and white Porcelain plates is by a design after Leger manufactured by Limoges France. They are vintage...
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1970s French Modern Vintage Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Peint Main Set of Golf Clubs Trinket Box by Limoges
By Limoges
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful porcelain peint main (hand painted) set of golf clubs trinket box by Limoges, circa 1970s. This unusual piece is in very good vintage condition an...
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20th Century French Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Salvador Dali Porcelain Plates “Le Conquete du Cosmos” by Limoges Set of 6
By Limoges, Salvador Dalí
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage and unique porcelain pieces by Limoges France. This unique and rare collection by Limoges brings the work of Salvador Dali with 6 different works on each of the plates. This collection dates to the early 80s. Each piece is numbered (great numbers for each edition along with a title for each piece and signature by Limoges.
1. Philosophe ecrase par le Cosmos no. 308
2. Les Montres Gelatines de l’expace temps no. 308
3. Dali Martien Muni d’un double microscope Holo-electrique no. 308
4. Girafe Saturnienn no. 375
5. L’unicorne laser desintegre les cornes de rhinoceros cosmique...
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1980s French Art Nouveau Vintage Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
French Limoges Hand Painted Gold Trim Trinket Jewelry Box or Candy Dish
By Limoges
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Limoges handcrafted and hand painted gold trimmed trinket, jewelry box or candy dish, circa 1930.
Signed, Jammet Seignolles Limoges (history of this maker below).
Glazed.
Measures: 4 3/8" Diameter x 2 1/4" high.
Very good antique condition, no cracks or chips.
In 1825, François BAIGNOL moved to LA FABRIQUE, on the edge of the Brigueuil forest and founded...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Limoges Midcentury Hand-Painted by Cevoli White Porcelain French Ashtray, 1980s
By Limoges
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury Limoges hand-painted white porcelain ashtray. This fantastic piece was hand-painted by Giulia Lucente Cevoli in Italy during the...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Ceramic
Porcelain Bride & Groom / Wedding Couple Trinket Box by Rochard for Limoges
By Limoges
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful porcelain peint main (hand painted) bride & groom / wedding couple trinket box by Rochard for Limoges, circa 1970s. This unusual piece is in v...
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20th Century French Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Very Pretty Limoges France Hand Painted Porcelain Hat Shaped Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Very pretty, Limoges porcelain miniature hat shaped trinket box is handmade and hand painted in France and features vining floral motif with rich 24-karat gold accents. Box features ...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Limoges Collectible Plate Handmade in France
By Limoges
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Limoges handmade in France collectible plate.
Vintage Limoges plate or dish handmade in France, this collectible plate features a desig...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Beautiful Limoges France Hand Painted Porcelain Pear Box with Bee Closure
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Beautiful Limoges porcelain pear shaped trinket box is handmade with a white background and is skillfully hand painted with lots of detail in pretty colors of green, pink, blue, cran...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Limoges Porcelain Teapot, 1950s
By Limoges
Located in Roma, IT
Limoges porcelain teapot is an original decorative object realized in the Mid-20th Century.
Made in France.
Original fine Limoges Porcelain with...
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1950s French Vintage Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Unique Limoges France Hand Painted Porcelain Vase Trinket Box with Lotus Flowers
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Collectible and very unique, Limoges porcelain miniature trinket box is handmade and hand painted in France and features beautiful multicolored p...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Immaculate Set of Six French Limoges Oyster Plates
By Limoges
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant and Classic, this Limoges oyster plate is contoured for 5 oysters,
and features a charming pattern of pink and purple flowers with a brushed
gold rim. Plate measures about 8 and 5/8" in diameter and an inch in depth.
These plates are in immaculate condition, see photos. Mark features round
"Limoges" stamp around GDA France...
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Early 1900s French Antique Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Limoges Porcelain Figurine of an 18th Century Gentleman
By Limoges
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a small Limoges porcelain depicting a man with an 18th century gentleman suit. He is standing in front of some green bushes. Under the bas...
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Unique Limoges France Hand Painted Porcelain Vase Trinket Box with Floral Motif
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Collectible and very unique, Limoges porcelain miniature trinket box is handmade and hand painted in France. It features beautiful blue and orang...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Limoges furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Limoges furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Limoges furniture, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Limoges were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Vallauris, Charles Schneider, and Emile Gallé. Prices for Limoges furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $50 and can go as high as $18,329, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $500.
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Questions About Limoges Furniture
- What is Limoges’ style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Limoge rose to prominence for its regal and romantic porcelain designs. Royalty and the political elite all commissioned pieces from the region’s factories. Pieces feature rich colors and gold embellishments. Browse a range of Limoge porcelain pieces from some of the world’s top collectors on 1stDibs.
- How do I identify Limoges?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify Limoges porcelain, study the marks on the bottom. Some pieces show the French government's official mark, which reads "Limoges Goût de Ville." Limoges sometimes added a variety of factory marks or artist names. Consult an authoritative online resource to research these additional marks. You'll find a selection of expertly vetted Limoges decorative objects and serveware on 1stDibs.
- How do I value Limoges?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To value Limoges, seek help from a licensed appraiser who has experience evaluating porcelain ware. Only an expert can accurately assess the condition of porcelain to determine how much a piece is worth. Shop a range of Limoges porcelain on 1stDibs.
- Where is Limoges made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Limoges is made in France. The name of the pottery actually comes from the area where the pottery originated and is manufactured to this day. Some companies may produce pottery that resembles Limoges in East Asia and other locations. You'll find a range of Limoges pottery on 1stDibs.
- What is special about Limoges?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Limoges is special because of its place in the history of ceramics. The widely cherished ceramics named for the French city and commune in which they are made are synonymous with sophistication, elegance and refinement. Today, antique Limoges dinnerware, serveware, decorative objects and other porcelain products are coveted and collected all over the world. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Limoges pieces.
- Is Limoges valuable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, some Limoges pieces are valuable. Generally, pieces that date back to the 19th century fetch the highest prices. In addition to age, the type, style and condition of a piece all impact selling prices, as well as how rare it is and what the current demand for similar pieces is like. A certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert can give you an estimate of how much a particular piece is worth. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Limoges porcelain wares.
- What is Haviland Limoges China?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Haviland Limoges China is a type of porcelain first imported to America by Charles Haviland, an importer of English porcelain. When he discovered Limoges porcelain, Haviland imported blanks and trained a group of painters to decorate the China by hand in a combination of French and English styles. Limoges fine porcelain is white and translucent, allowing for clear markings. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Haviland Limoges China pieces from top sellers around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Limoges enamel technique involves layering molten glass and painting on them. Then, artisans paint over the surface with white to mute the artwork. This method of creating pottery and decorative objects dates back to 12th-century France. Find a selection of Limoges enamel ware 1stDibs.
- Are all Limoges pieces marked?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, not all Limoges pieces are marked. While most Limoges include the factory's production and decorating marks, some pieces will have no mark. That’s why it is important to purchase from a vetted seller or vendor to ensure authenticity. 1stDibs partners with only top-vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To know if a Limoges is real, look for the marking that indicates the maker. The widely cherished ceramics named for the French city and commune in which they are made are synonymous with sophistication, elegance and refinement. Today, antique Limoges dinnerware, serveware, decorative objects and other porcelain products are coveted and collected all over the world. On authentic pieces, you will see the words “Peint Main," which means "hand-painted." Authentic works will also say "Limoges, France." The finish is also a good indication of authenticity. Most real Limoges pieces will have a dull patina. Objects with a glossy or shiny finish are most likely reproductions. Shop a range of Limoges pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Limoges porcelain is made of kaolin, feldspar and quartz, making it the finest hard-paste porcelain in the world. It is the addition of kaolin that makes the porcelain so sought-after and also gives it the distinction of being bone china. Shop a collection of Limoges china from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Limoges is an area in France known for its production of fine porcelain and china. Limoges china was first produced in the 1700s and modeled after Chinese fine, white porcelain. Due to its proximity to kaolin, the key ingredient in porcelain, Limoges is still home to several porcelain factories. Find a variety of Limoges porcelain on 1stDibs.
- How do I identify Limoges china?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few ways to identify Limoges china. There are certain marks that should be present on the bottom of the pieces as well as the keepsake boxes. Look for an official mark from the French government, a studio or manufacturer’s mark and the artist’s name. It’s important to purchase from a vetted seller or vendor to ensure authenticity. While Limoges has at times inspired knockoffs, 1stDibs partners with only top-vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Limoges is a type of decorated porcelain. Authentic Limoges items will have the phrase “Peint Main” or “Peint a la main” hand-painted on the bottom, which means it was painted by hand. You can also look for the Limoges France insignia. Shop a collection of vetted Limoges china from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One of the first steps to authenticating your Limoges porcelain is to check the bottom of the piece for the maker’s mark or signature. If you spot the ‘Limoges’ mark, this is a good sign. Shop a collection of properly vetted Limoges porcelain from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- Is Limoges china bone china?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, Limoges china is very similar to bone china, but it was not until the late 1700s that the ingredient kaolin, which is integral to bone china, was discovered near Limoges. Therefore, Limoges china made before this point is not truly bone china. Shop an array of authentic Limoges china on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether Limoges France porcelain is valuable depends on a number of factors, including the condition of the piece in question. Limoges porcelain has withstood the test of time for centuries. The widely cherished ceramics named for the French city and commune in which they are made are synonymous with sophistication, elegance and refinement. Generally, collectors are willing to pay more for Limoges porcelain objects that feature a high level of hand-painted detail. Pieces with machine-transferred decorations are typically less valuable. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can assist you with determining how much Limoges pieces are worth. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Limoges porcelain.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024To date Haviland Limoges china, look for markings, typically located on the backs or bottoms of pieces. Once you have found these markings, you can cross-reference them with information and images available on trusted online resources to get a rough idea of when your piece was made. Alternatively, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can assist you with the dating process. Shop a selection of Haviland china on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024To identify French Limoges porcelain marks, refer to trusted online resources. There are dozens of markings associated with Limoges porcelain. By comparing the marks on your piece to images shared online, you can determine if your piece is a Limoges. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can also assist you with identification. Explore a range of Limoges porcelain on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Haviland Limoges China could cost you at least $100 - $200, it can go much higher, depending on the style, its condition and much more. They are used as serving pieces like platters, soup tureens, pitchers in various shapes and gravy boats along with tea sets. Find a range of vintage and antique Haviland Limoges china on 1stDibs today.