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What is a porcelain socket?

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What is a porcelain socket?
A porcelain socket is a socket made of porcelain. It can endure higher temperatures when compared to other materials. If the light is outside or hangs with a bulb facing down, a porcelain socket is the best recommended. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage porcelain socket lamps.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
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Oriente Italiano Iris Set Of 4 Coasters
Located in Milan, IT
Set of 4 Iris porcelain coasters from Oriente Italiano Collection. This set of four floral motif coasters with The lustrous pure gold trim accentuates the beauty of the Iris blue dec...
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2010s Italian Porcelain

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Porcelain

Catene Zaffiro Square Bowl by GINORI 1735
Located in Milan, IT
Used either as an empty-pocket bowl, decorative object, or small serving piece, this exquisite squared bowl will be a splendid addition to a sophisticated decor. Entirely handcrafted...
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2010s Italian Porcelain

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Porcelain

Antique Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre Porcelain "Moorish Smoke & Ribbons" Bowl 1920
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & rare antique Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre Porcelain octagonal bowl, designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones, Circa 1920. The large octagonal shaped bowl combines two rare patterns, to t...
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Porcelain

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Porcelain

Ottoman Kaftan Porcelain Dessert Plate with Gold Rim Made in Italy Kaft4
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
The elegance of kaftans is, thanks to Les-Ottomans, translated into a unique dinnerware collection. These porcelain plates are made in Italy and the gold rim has been hand applied by...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Large Blue & White Porcelain Planter Jardiniere 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a delightful and decorative vintage blue and white ironstone china planter which will look fabulous with plants and flowers but is also i...
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Late 20th Century European Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

1985 Rare Postmodern Porcelain & Silver Teapot by Borek Sipek for Driade
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and very rare very collectible porcelain and silver teapot coffee carafe designed by Borek Sipek for Driade excellent condition beautiful patina never used.
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Porcelain

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Silver

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