Questions & Answers
Our trusted network of 1stDibs sellers answer common questions
Why is porcelain called china?
1 Answer
The explanation for why porcelain is called china comes down to the origins of the material. Chinese artisans were responsible for first developing porcelain and introduced it to Europe in the 17th century. As a result, many people refer to pieces produced out of the material as "china." Find a wide range of porcelain tableware and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
Related Questions
- Why is china pottery called china?1 Answer
- What is a china cabinet called?1 Answer
- Why are dishes called China?1 Answer
- Why is it called bone china?1 Answer
- What is German porcelain called?1 Answer
Shop for Porcelain on 1stDibs
Gien “Fraises en Folie” Set of 6 Hand-Painted Porcelain Plates, France 1985
By Gien
Located in Bochum, NRW
Gien “Fraises en Folie” – Set of 6 Hand-Painted Dessert Plates, Each with Unique Historic Border, France.
An extraordinary collector’s edition from *Gien, France, this six-piece *“Fr...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Porcelain
Materials
Faience, Porcelain
Large Porcelain "Eva" Vase / Centerpiece with Candlesticks by Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and rare large vintage porcelain "Eva" vase / centerpiece pedestal bowl with candlesticks by celebrated Danish ceramicist and illustrator, Bjorn Wiinblad, circa 1987. Th...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
A superb pair of Flight, Barr & Barr Worcester Porcelain Topographical Vases
Located in Exeter, GB
A superb and large pair of Flight, Barr and Barr Worcester porcelain vases c.1820. Of Campana form, with gilded gadrooned rims, each vase very finely painted with topographical views...
Category
Antique 19th Century British Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Porcelain Sugar Box Money Tree Pattern Hand Painted England Circa 1810
Located in Katonah, NY
This antique English porcelain sugar box, made around 1810 by Coalport Porcelain, is hand-painted in the richly colored and intricate Money Tree pattern, also known as the Rock and T...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Signed Meissen Porcelain Artwork
Located in Roma, IT
A wonderful late 19th-Century Meissen blue onion square hand painted porcelain dish.
Printed and impressed "Meissen" mark on reverse.
This fine blue onion platter exhibits excellen...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Louis XV Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Set of Six Charlotte Perriand Porcelain Dinnerware Plates by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Hand-decorated porcelain dinnerware service, based on ancient influences filtered through the modern sensibilities of an extraordinary pioneer of modernity.
Designed by Cassina in ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$3,179 Sale Price / set
30% Off