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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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Hand-Painted Shell Iron Tray
By Les Ottomans
Located in Milan, IT
Vassoio decorativo in ferro, dipinto a mano
Category
2010s Italian Tableware
Materials
Iron
$155 / item
Vintage Alfred Lanternier French Limoges 99 Pc Gold Encrusted China Dinnerware
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century 99 piece set of Limoges France porcelain dinnerware by A. Lanternier & Co. White porcelain with tulip / floral vine pattern gold encrusted edging and gilt accents. Set includes: Oval Serving Plate, Serving Dish with Lid, 11 Dinner Plates, 9 Salad Plates, Footed Gravy Boat, 9 Bread Plates, Small Oval Dish, 2 Tea pots with Lids, 24 Saucers, 10 Bone Dishes, Sugar Bowl with Lid, Creamer, 12 Single Handle Teacups, 12 Double Handle Teacups. Mark used circa 1918-1929.
"François Frédéric Lanternier established a luxury porcelain workshop in 1857. Partnering with Breuil he took over the Chabrol factory and started producing porcelain, which was artistically hand decorated in his studio. The company carried on an extensive exporting business with table china being the primary product line. In 1890 the company was joined by Frederic's son, Alfred Lanternier. Alfred gained experience working in England as a Wedgewood representative. The company changed name to A. Lanternier & Co. They bought another porcelain factory in Limoges. During WWI the factory also produced porcelain doll heads...
Category
Early 20th Century Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Myott Staffordshire England "Indian Tree" Plates and Platter, Set of Five
Located in Bradenton, FL
Early 20th Century Myott Staffordshire England "Indian Tree" Plates and Platter, Set of Five. Set includes four plates and one oval platter, each decorated with richly colored floral...
Category
Early 20th Century British Victorian Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 12 Dinner Plates - Raynaud Limoges
By Limoges
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful set of 12 porcelain dinner plates, made by the French brand Raynaud Limoges.
Hand-painted (Décor Main) with rich gold decoration (Deux Feux or), fired twice and produced...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Collection Blue Tray
By Les Ottomans
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Antique Collection, this tray is able to give an iconic touch even to the simplest of settings. Made of wood, it’s been expertly painted by hand and features some works o...
Category
2010s Italian Tableware
Materials
Wood
Jens H. Quistgaard Dual Pepper - Salt Mill & Shaker in Teak, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Jens Harald Quistgaard design for his own company International Designs of Denmark. This stylish yet versatile dual combination salt & pepper shaker is made from solid teak. Makers...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Teak
$224 Sale Price
20% Off


