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20th Century Meissen Porcelain Cookie/Ginger Jar
20th Century Meissen Porcelain Cookie/Ginger Jar

20th Century Meissen Porcelain Cookie/Ginger Jar

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a 20th century Meissen porcelain cookie/ginger lidded jar. It depicts a barrel shaped jar

Category

20th Century German Jars

Materials

Porcelain

A 20th century Meissen porcelain set, Germany
A 20th century Meissen porcelain set, Germany

A 20th century Meissen porcelain set, Germany

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Delft, NL

A 20th century Meissen porcelain set, Germany A porcelain set, manufactured by Meissen in Germany

Category

20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

20th Century Meissen Porcelain Box
20th Century Meissen Porcelain Box

20th Century Meissen Porcelain Box

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Beautiful Meissen porcelain box.

Category

20th Century European Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Leopard Attacking a Snake, 20th Century
Meissen Leopard Attacking a Snake, 20th Century

Meissen Leopard Attacking a Snake, 20th Century

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 20th Century Meissen porcelain model of a Leopard attacking a snake. Batch 71

Category

20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Reticulated Floral Insect Porcelain Oval Basket Dish 8.5"
Meissen Reticulated Floral Insect Porcelain Oval Basket Dish 8.5"

Meissen Reticulated Floral Insect Porcelain Oval Basket Dish 8.5"

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Dayton, OH

Early 20th century Meissen porcelain dish. Oval form with pierced basket weave sides, scalloped

Category

Early 20th Century Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

A 20th C. Meissen Blanc de Chine Porcelain Figural Couple, Lady and Man
A 20th C. Meissen Blanc de Chine Porcelain Figural Couple, Lady and Man

A 20th C. Meissen Blanc de Chine Porcelain Figural Couple, Lady and Man

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A 20th Century Meissen Blanc de Chine Porcelain Figural Couple, Lady and Man. A finely dressed

Category

Vintage 1910s German Louis XVI Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Meissen Porcelain Model of a Silver Feathered Pheasant
Fine Meissen Porcelain Model of a Silver Feathered Pheasant

Fine Meissen Porcelain Model of a Silver Feathered Pheasant

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A Large and Fine Quality 20th Century Meissen Porcelain Model of a Silver Feathered Pheasant

Category

20th Century German Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Pair of Meissen Porcelain Models of Eagles Resting on Branches
Fine Pair of Meissen Porcelain Models of Eagles Resting on Branches

Fine Pair of Meissen Porcelain Models of Eagles Resting on Branches

By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A fine pair of Early 20th Century Meissen Porcelain models of eagles naturalistically resting on

Category

20th Century German Rococo Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Dresden 5 Arms Porcelain Candelabras, circa 1930s a Pair
Dresden 5 Arms Porcelain Candelabras, circa 1930s a Pair

Dresden 5 Arms Porcelain Candelabras, circa 1930s a Pair

Located in Germantown, MD

Product details A good quality pair of early 20th century Meissen Porcelain five branch

Category

Early 20th Century German Victorian Candelabras

Materials

Porcelain

A Large 121 Total Piece 20th C. Meissen Porcelain Green Vine Table Service
A Large 121 Total Piece 20th C. Meissen Porcelain Green Vine Table Service

A Large 121 Total Piece 20th C. Meissen Porcelain Green Vine Table Service

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A Tremendously Large 121 Piece 20th Century Meissen Porcelain Green Vine Table Service. This

Category

Mid-20th Century German Other Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Figure Bacchus with Grapes, Wine Jug, Late 19th/ Early 20th C
Meissen Porcelain Figure Bacchus with Grapes, Wine Jug, Late 19th/ Early 20th C

Meissen Porcelain Figure Bacchus with Grapes, Wine Jug, Late 19th/ Early 20th C

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Meissen Porcelain Figure of Bacchus with Grapes and Wine Jug, Late 19th–Early 20th Century

Category

Early 20th Century German Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Sculpture, 19th Century Style, 20th Century.
Meissen Porcelain Sculpture, 19th Century Style, 20th Century.

Meissen Porcelain Sculpture, 19th Century Style, 20th Century.

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Meissen porcelain sculpture, 19th century style, 20th century. A Meissen porcelain sculpture of a

Category

20th Century German Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Drum Rider Porcelain Subject, 20th Century
Meissen, Drum Rider Porcelain Subject, 20th Century

Meissen, Drum Rider Porcelain Subject, 20th Century

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Beaune, FR

Meissen mark underneath and it is also dated 1963.

Category

20th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Porcelain Parrots Signed Meissen, Germany, Early 20th Century
Pair of Porcelain Parrots Signed Meissen, Germany, Early 20th Century

Pair of Porcelain Parrots Signed Meissen, Germany, Early 20th Century

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Pair of porcelain parrots signed Meissen. Germany, early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century German Belle Époque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Coffee Set For 6 Persons Rich Dragon Black, Red & Gold, 20th Century
Meissen Coffee Set For 6 Persons Rich Dragon Black, Red & Gold, 20th Century

Meissen Coffee Set For 6 Persons Rich Dragon Black, Red & Gold, 20th Century

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

painted numbers Made 2nd half of 20th century Condition: The entire set is in excellent overall

Category

20th Century German Baroque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Coffee Set For 6 Persons Diadem, Indian Border No. 129, 20th Century
Meissen Coffee Set For 6 Persons Diadem, Indian Border No. 129, 20th Century

Meissen Coffee Set For 6 Persons Diadem, Indian Border No. 129, 20th Century

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

/ 1st quality Various embossed and painted numbers Made 2nd half of 20th century Condition: The

Category

Vintage 1960s German Other Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Coffee Set For 6 Persons Rich Dragon Red & Gold, 20th Century
Meissen Coffee Set For 6 Persons Rich Dragon Red & Gold, 20th Century

Meissen Coffee Set For 6 Persons Rich Dragon Red & Gold, 20th Century

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Meissen Coffee Set for 6 Persons, decor number 320510 - Rich Dragon in reds, shaded gold, gold rim

Category

20th Century German Baroque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

A Meissen Blue Porcelain Plate with Openwork Floral Rim, Early 20th Century
A Meissen Blue Porcelain Plate with Openwork Floral Rim, Early 20th Century

A Meissen Blue Porcelain Plate with Openwork Floral Rim, Early 20th Century

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Blue Porcelain Plate with Openwork Floral Rim, Early 20th Century Description: A Chinoiserie

Category

Early 20th Century German Chinoiserie Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Vase in White Porcelain by Meissen with Rose Decoration
Early 20th Century Vase in White Porcelain by Meissen with Rose Decoration

Early 20th Century Vase in White Porcelain by Meissen with Rose Decoration

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Sofia, BG

Tall fine vase in white porcelain with rose decoration by Meissen. Marked at the bottom. Great

Category

Early 20th Century German Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Mid-Century Porcelain Wall Plaque with Angel Fish
Meissen Mid-Century Porcelain Wall Plaque with Angel Fish

Meissen Mid-Century Porcelain Wall Plaque with Angel Fish

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stunning German mid-century porcelain wall plaque or tile decorated with Angel fish by world

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Two-piece tea service German manufacture Meissen, 1910
Two-piece tea service German manufacture Meissen, 1910

Two-piece tea service German manufacture Meissen, 1910

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vicenza, VI

anni del XX secolo, materiale porcellana di Meissen dipinta con motivi floreali e vegetali, manifattura

Category

20th Century German Other Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain, Meissen

Meissen Porcelain Monkey Musician Figurine
Meissen Porcelain Monkey Musician Figurine

Meissen Porcelain Monkey Musician Figurine

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

Reinicke, leading sculptors at the Meissen factory in the mid-18th century. Their collaboration produced a

Category

20th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen porcelain box with red dragons
Meissen porcelain box with red dragons

Meissen porcelain box with red dragons

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Meissen porcelain box with red dragons Beautiful hand-painted Meissen porcelain box, both on the

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Animal Figure, Parrot On A Tree Trunk, By J.J. Kaendler, 20th Century
Meissen Animal Figure, Parrot On A Tree Trunk, By J.J. Kaendler, 20th Century

Meissen Animal Figure, Parrot On A Tree Trunk, By J.J. Kaendler, 20th Century

By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler

Located in Vienna, AT

. Design of the model around 1740 Manufactory: Meissen Dating: Made 2nd half of 20th century

Category

Late 20th Century German Baroque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Meissen Blue Onion Coffee Pots
Pair Meissen Blue Onion Coffee Pots

Pair Meissen Blue Onion Coffee Pots

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Pair Meissen blue onion coffee pots 9" and 11" tall. Age appropriate wear with very minor flea

Category

20th Century European Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Meissen Kingfishers
Pair of Meissen Kingfishers

Pair of Meissen Kingfishers

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Brighton, Sussex

20th Century. Measures: Taller figure 24cm high Lower figure 14cm high Batch 71 61581 CYKN.

Category

Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Allegory of Autumn - Porcelain Set by Meissen
Allegory of Autumn - Porcelain Set by Meissen

Allegory of Autumn - Porcelain Set by Meissen

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Roma, IT

20th century (before 1924). Porcelain, enriched in colores and gold. Meissen stamp on bottom of the

Category

Early 20th Century German Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Collection of Four Meissen Porcelain Bird Models
Collection of Four Meissen Porcelain Bird Models

Collection of Four Meissen Porcelain Bird Models

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in London, GB

Collection of four Meissen porcelain bird models German, 20th Century Largest (parrot): Height

Category

20th Century German Rococo Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Swan Service Coffee Set For 6 Persons, With Indian Flowers, 20th Century
Meissen Swan Service Coffee Set For 6 Persons, With Indian Flowers, 20th Century

Meissen Swan Service Coffee Set For 6 Persons, With Indian Flowers, 20th Century

By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

and painted numbers Made 2nd half of 20th century Design: JOHANN JOACHIM KAENDLER (1706 - 1775

Category

Late 20th Century German Baroque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

German Porcelain Fox, Meissen, 20th Century
German Porcelain Fox, Meissen, 20th Century

German Porcelain Fox, Meissen, 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

With Meissen crossed swords mark.

Category

20th Century German Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen German Weiss Porcelain Garden Bird Figure
Meissen German Weiss Porcelain Garden Bird Figure

Meissen German Weiss Porcelain Garden Bird Figure

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

porcelain figure of a garden bird by renowned maker Meissen and dating from the 20th century. The quality

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen German Weiss Porcelain Garden Bird Figure
Meissen German Weiss Porcelain Garden Bird Figure

Meissen German Weiss Porcelain Garden Bird Figure

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

porcelain figure of a garden bird by renowned maker Meissen and dating from the 20th century. The quality

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Green Ming Dragon Porcelain Writing Set
Meissen Green Ming Dragon Porcelain Writing Set

Meissen Green Ming Dragon Porcelain Writing Set

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Long Island City, NY

A mid-20th century hand-painted porcelain desk accessories set by Meissen Porzellan, a prominent

Category

Mid-20th Century German Desk Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Urn Snake Handles Amphora, Germany
Meissen Porcelain Urn Snake Handles Amphora, Germany

Meissen Porcelain Urn Snake Handles Amphora, Germany

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

An antique Meissen porcelain urn with snake handles amphora, circa early-20th century, Germany

Category

Early 20th Century German Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Pair, Antique Meissen Porcelain Ornithological & Gold Encrusted Chargers
Pair, Antique Meissen Porcelain Ornithological & Gold Encrusted Chargers

Pair, Antique Meissen Porcelain Ornithological & Gold Encrusted Chargers

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Atlanta, GA

Meissen (German, founded 1710), 20th century. A pair of fine quality porcelain chargers depicting

Category

20th Century German Aesthetic Movement Porcelain

Materials

Enamel

Meissen Porcelain Plaque with Hand Painted Flower Bouquet or Streublumen
Meissen Porcelain Plaque with Hand Painted Flower Bouquet or Streublumen

Meissen Porcelain Plaque with Hand Painted Flower Bouquet or Streublumen

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

: 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with no

Category

20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Female Golfer Figurine by Peter Strang
Meissen Porcelain Female Golfer Figurine by Peter Strang

Meissen Porcelain Female Golfer Figurine by Peter Strang

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Simply a wonderful miniature from one of Meissen's masters! Date: Late 20th Century Overall

Category

20th Century German Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Handpainted and Goldpleated Porcelainplate
Meissen Handpainted and Goldpleated Porcelainplate

Meissen Handpainted and Goldpleated Porcelainplate

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Meissen Porcelain plate/tray with hand painted floral motives and rich gold decor.

Category

Early 20th Century European Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Cobalt & Gold Rim Decorated Sauce Boat
Meissen Porcelain Cobalt & Gold Rim Decorated Sauce Boat

Meissen Porcelain Cobalt & Gold Rim Decorated Sauce Boat

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Atlanta, GA

Meissen Porcelain Cobalt & Gold Rim Decorated Sauce Boat with attached under plate. Marked to

Category

20th Century German George IV Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Hand Painted Porcelain Plate
Meissen Hand Painted Porcelain Plate

Meissen Hand Painted Porcelain Plate

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vilnius, LT

Meissen porcelain plate in relief decor and hand painted in gold.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain "Little Gardener With Basket" Model #2
Meissen Porcelain "Little Gardener With Basket" Model #2

Meissen Porcelain "Little Gardener With Basket" Model #2

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Atlanta, GA

Meissen. The model was created in 1770s by Johann J. Kändler as a part of "Gärtenkinder" (LIttle

Category

20th Century German Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Rococo Group 'The Good Father' by J.C. Schönheit, 20th Century
Meissen Rococo Group 'The Good Father' by J.C. Schönheit, 20th Century

Meissen Rococo Group 'The Good Father' by J.C. Schönheit, 20th Century

By Johann Carl Schoenheit, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

model in 1785 Manufactory: Meissen Germany Dating: made 20th century Material: white

Category

Late 20th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Three German Porcelain Bird Figures by Meissen
Set of Three German Porcelain Bird Figures by Meissen

Set of Three German Porcelain Bird Figures by Meissen

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in London, GB

Set of three German porcelain bird figures by Meissen German, 20th Century Largest (magpie): Height

Category

20th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain 'Swan Service' Dish, 20th century
Meissen Porcelain 'Swan Service' Dish, 20th century

Meissen Porcelain 'Swan Service' Dish, 20th century

Located in New York, NY

commemorate the 275th anniversary of the establishment of the Meissen Factory in Germany.

Category

20th Century Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Blanc de Chine Porcelain Jester and Monkey Figure
Meissen Blanc de Chine Porcelain Jester and Monkey Figure

Meissen Blanc de Chine Porcelain Jester and Monkey Figure

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

dating from the 20th century. The figure stands on a narrow oval shaped base and wears a jacket with

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Meissen Porcelain Butter Pat with Deutsche Blumen and Gilt Accents
Vintage Meissen Porcelain Butter Pat with Deutsche Blumen and Gilt Accents

Vintage Meissen Porcelain Butter Pat with Deutsche Blumen and Gilt Accents

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

vanity or as a pin tray. Simply wonderful Meissen design! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: It is

Category

20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Group, Children Dancing Around A Tree, By J.J. Kaendler, 20th Century
Meissen Group, Children Dancing Around A Tree, By J.J. Kaendler, 20th Century

Meissen Group, Children Dancing Around A Tree, By J.J. Kaendler, 20th Century

By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler

Located in Vienna, AT

JOACHIM KAENDLER (1706 - 1775): chief sculptor at the Meissen manufactory from 1742 to 1775. He is the

Category

Mid-20th Century German Rococo Centerpieces

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique German Painted Porcelain Cachepots by Meissen
Pair of Antique German Painted Porcelain Cachepots by Meissen

Pair of Antique German Painted Porcelain Cachepots by Meissen

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in London, GB

Pair of antique German painted porcelain cachepots by Meissen German, Early 20th Century Height

Category

Early 20th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Figurine 'Estrella', Russian Ballet 'Carnival', by Paul Scheurich, 20th
Meissen Figurine 'Estrella', Russian Ballet 'Carnival', by Paul Scheurich, 20th

Meissen Figurine 'Estrella', Russian Ballet 'Carnival', by Paul Scheurich, 20th

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Marks: Meissen blue crossed underglaze sword mark of 20th century / first quality Model number 73304

Category

Late 20th Century German Biedermeier Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Reticulated Plate With Hand-Painted Floral And Gilded
Meissen Porcelain Reticulated Plate With Hand-Painted Floral And Gilded

Meissen Porcelain Reticulated Plate With Hand-Painted Floral And Gilded

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Norwood, NJ

quality and refinement that have defined Meissen since the early 18th century. The delicately molded and

Category

Mid-20th Century German Rococo Revival Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Meissen Lidded Tureen with Putto Figure
Vintage Meissen Lidded Tureen with Putto Figure

Vintage Meissen Lidded Tureen with Putto Figure

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Blue crossed swords mark to the base. A footed bowl with a wide sight scalloped gilt rim with shell and acanthus leaf handles and decorated with insects and flowers. The lid is decor...

Category

Early 20th Century German Regency Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine of a Girl with Flower Basket
Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine of a Girl with Flower Basket

Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine of a Girl with Flower Basket

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. 5'. Simply a wonderful antique Meissen figurine! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in

Category

20th Century German Rococo Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Group “The Rape of Persephone”
Meissen Porcelain Group “The Rape of Persephone”

Meissen Porcelain Group “The Rape of Persephone”

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Meissen Porcelain Group “The Rape of Persephone” – Late 19th Century An exceptional Meissen

Category

20th Century German Rococo Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

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20th Century Meissen For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 20th century meissen for your home. Each 20th century meissen for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and metal. Your living room may not be complete without a 20th century meissen — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right 20th century meissen, those designed in Rococo, Art Nouveau and Baroque styles are of considerable interest. A well-made 20th century meissen has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kändler and Paul Scheurich are consistently popular.

How Much is a 20th Century Meissen?

Prices for a 20th century meissen can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $80 and can go as high as $215,857, while the average can fetch as much as $797.

Finding the Right Dining-entertaining for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

Questions About 20th Century Meissen
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, there were cannons in the 16th century. The history of the weapon dates back to 12th-century China. Historical records suggest that the first cannons appeared in Europe during the Islamic wars in Iberia in the 13th century. Find a range of antique cannons on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the history of glass-making goes back much further than the 1600s. It’s believed that they were making glass in different parts of the world at least 3,600 years ago, maybe even longer. During the late Bronze Age in Egypt and in Western Asia, glassmarking advanced significantly and was manipulated extensively to produce vessels, jewelry, and works of art. Shop a range of antique and vintage glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.