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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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MCM LaGardo Tackett Green Striped Faceted Tumblers - Set of 4
Located in Fairfield, CA
A set of 4 mid century porcelain tumblers. Designed by LaGardo Tackett for Schmid International Porcelain as part of the "Everyone Loves Ice Cream and Candy" tableware collection. Fi...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Surrealist Sophistication: Fornasetti "Jeweled Hand" Trinket Tray
Located in Downingtown, PA
Surrealist Sophistication: Fornasetti "Jeweled Hand" Trinket Tray 20th Century This charming vintage rectangular ceramic dish is a classic work designed by the prolific Italian desi...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Ceramic

Fine French Porcelain Antique Rose de France Set of Six Dessert Plates, Limoges
Located in New York, NY
Fine French porcelain antique Rose de France set of six dessert plates Early 20th Century Exquisite quality, each plate with a shaped scrolled gilt decorated border with romantic Ros...
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20th Century French Romantic Porcelain

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Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen. Flora Danica side plate in porcelain. 1967
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Side Plate, 1967 Elegant side plate from the iconic Flora Danica service, hand-painted with a botanical motif derived from the Flora Danica publication...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Porcelain

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Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen. Flora Danica side plate in porcelain. 1967
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Side Plate, 1967 Elegant side plate from the iconic Flora Danica service, hand-painted with a botanical motif derived from the Flora Danica publication...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Porcelain

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Porcelain

Limoges Set 66-Piece Porcelain Flower Dinnerware Set Bernardaud Model "Bengali"
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large 66 porcelain serve dining ware with floral flower motif designed by Bernardaud Limoges, France. Dinnerware set composed of: 33 dinner plates, 12 soup plates, 12 breakfast or de...
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Vintage 1930s French Beaux Arts Porcelain

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Porcelain

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