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Which is better: bone china or porcelain?
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Whether bone china or porcelain is better is a matter of personal opinion. Fired at a higher temperature, porcelain tends to have a more durable finish, but bone china is less likely to chip and crack. Some people prefer the weighty feel of porcelain. Others find the lighter quality of bone china to be preferable. Both bone china and porcelain can stand the test of time when finely crafted and properly cared for. Shop a wide range of porcelain and bone china tableware on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
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Grey Shade Hand-Painted Ceramic Salad Plate - Set of 4 - Made in Italy
By Les Ottomans
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
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Materials
Ceramic
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By Lalique
Located in New York, NY
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Category
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Materials
Glass
Under The Sea - Menagerie D’Été Hand-Painted Ceramic Bowls (Set of 4)
By Les Ottomans
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Bring the magic of the sea to your table with the Under the Sea plates from the Menagerie d’Été collection. Crafted in white ceramic and meticulously hand-painted, each plate feature...
Category
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Mid-20th Century Italian Telescopic Trivet with Ginkgo Leaf Motif
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Refined Italian telescopic trivet from the mid-20th century, crafted in metal and adorned with a stylized ginkgo leaf motif. Often mistaken for bamboo due to its segmented structure,...
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Located in Paris, FR
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The collection inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a modernist mo...
Category
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Materials
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By Les Ottomans
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
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Category
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Materials
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$113 / item