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Set of Italian Hand-Painted Plates
Set of Italian Hand-Painted Plates

Set of Italian Hand-Painted Plates

Unavailable|$2,638 / set

Set of Italian Hand-Painted Plates

Located in Milan, IT

Set of six Italian hand-painted dessert dishes and centerpiece.

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Paint Set

Paris Porcelain Cabinet Cup & Saucer, circa 1830
Paris Porcelain Cabinet Cup & Saucer, circa 1830

Paris Porcelain Cabinet Cup & Saucer, circa 1830

By Porcelaine de Paris

Located in Geelong, Victoria

Continental porcelain cabinet cup & saucer, decorated in a rich blue with raised gilt & black flower pattern, the rims & interior richly gilt, the cup with high loop handle and stand...

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1830s French Neoclassical Antique Paint Set

Materials

Porcelain

Large Coalport London Shape Coffee Pot with Rich Gilding, C. 1805
Large Coalport London Shape Coffee Pot with Rich Gilding, C. 1805

Large Coalport London Shape Coffee Pot with Rich Gilding, C. 1805

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in Geelong, Victoria

Large early Coalport coffee pot, the London shape form with sharp shoulder and angular handle, superbly decorated with rich foliate gilding, the globular knop with a star burst. ...

Category

Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Paint Set

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Petal Lobed Teabowl & Saucer, Purple Flower Decoration, c.1770
Meissen Petal Lobed Teabowl & Saucer, Purple Flower Decoration, c.1770

Meissen Petal Lobed Teabowl & Saucer, Purple Flower Decoration, c.1770

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Geelong, Victoria

Meissen petal moulded lobed rim teabowl & saucer, the petals with flower groups in purple within gilt line borders, with scattered flower groups throughout, the saucer with larger sc...

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1770s German Rococo Antique Paint Set

Materials

Porcelain

Worcester Fluted Coffee Cup & Saucer, 'Quail' Pattern, Blue Rococo Border c.1775
Worcester Fluted Coffee Cup & Saucer, 'Quail' Pattern, Blue Rococo Border c.1775

Worcester Fluted Coffee Cup & Saucer, 'Quail' Pattern, Blue Rococo Border c.1775

By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall

Located in Geelong, Victoria

Worcester fluted coffee cup & saucer, in the 'Quail' pattern, with unusual border which brings together Rococo scrollwork and Kakiemon foliage, cup with entwined double handle. F...

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1750s English Rococo Antique Paint Set

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Coalport English Dessert Service, Tableware with Gilt Borders
19th Century Coalport English Dessert Service, Tableware with Gilt Borders

19th Century Coalport English Dessert Service, Tableware with Gilt Borders

Located in London, GB

A part English dessert service. 19th century. Each decorated with fruit and berries within gilt borders.

Category

19th Century English Antique Paint Set

Materials

Porcelain

Kors - Kyser Betrothal Teabowls, Pennsylvania Dutch Market Creamware, 1807
Kors - Kyser Betrothal Teabowls, Pennsylvania Dutch Market Creamware, 1807

Kors - Kyser Betrothal Teabowls, Pennsylvania Dutch Market Creamware, 1807

Located in Quechee, VT

This pair of Staffordshire lead-glazed creamware teabowls are hand-painted in enamel colors with

Category

19th Century English Federal Antique Paint Set

Materials

Lead

Paul Canaux & Cie. Partial Gilt Porcelain Coffee Service With Gilt Silver Mounts
Paul Canaux & Cie. Partial Gilt Porcelain Coffee Service With Gilt Silver Mounts

Paul Canaux & Cie. Partial Gilt Porcelain Coffee Service With Gilt Silver Mounts

By Paul Canaux and Company 1

Located in Pasadena, CA

A Three-Piece Paul Canaux & Cie. Partial Gilt Porcelain coffee service With Gilt Silver Mounts, circa 1900 Marks: P.C & CIE., (anvil), (Mercury's head-2), (crescent-crown), 800 7-1/4...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Paint Set

Materials

Ormolu

Set of ten painted fancy chairs.
Set of ten painted fancy chairs.

Set of ten painted fancy chairs.

Unavailable|$6,800 / set

Set of ten painted fancy chairs.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Set of ten (including two armchairs)American "fancy chairs". Having original faded olive green

Category

19th Century American Antique Paint Set

Materials

Wood

French White Porcelain with Gold Accent Teapot
French White Porcelain with Gold Accent Teapot

French White Porcelain with Gold Accent Teapot

Located in Pataskala, OH

I just had to bring this lovely teapot home with me when I found it tucked back in the corner of a cabinet in a shop in the south of France. Has plenty of gold detailing left and eno...

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Early 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Paint Set

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Six 18th Century Dutch Painted Chairs
Set of Six 18th Century Dutch Painted Chairs

Set of Six 18th Century Dutch Painted Chairs

By Mattias Soiron

Located in London, GB

Designed by Matthias Soiron, Maastricht; with pierced splats carved with a cartouche and laurel swags, stuffed seats and raised on fluted tapering legs. Please see original design. ...

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Late 18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Paint Set

Materials

Beech

Set of Four Painted Oak Dining Chairs in Sage Green Paint
Set of Four Painted Oak Dining Chairs in Sage Green Paint

Set of Four Painted Oak Dining Chairs in Sage Green Paint

Located in Woodbury, CT

We bought these little beauties in England but think they may be Swedish. In soft sage green paint

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Antique Paint Set

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Trio of Porcelain, 2 Cups and 1 Saucer
Trio of Porcelain, 2 Cups and 1 Saucer

Trio of Porcelain, 2 Cups and 1 Saucer

Located in Lincoln, GB

and saucer set, hand painted with gilt detail, possibly Coalport.

Category

1820s British Antique Paint Set

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Four Louis XVI Painted and Gilt Chaises
Set of Four Louis XVI Painted and Gilt Chaises

Set of Four Louis XVI Painted and Gilt Chaises

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of four Painted and Gilt Neoclassic french chairs

Category

18th Century and Earlier French Antique Paint Set

Materials

Giltwood

Swedish Set of Eight Neoclassical Painted Side Chairs
Swedish Set of Eight Neoclassical Painted Side Chairs

Swedish Set of Eight Neoclassical Painted Side Chairs

Located in Hudson, NY

corresponding subtle klismos configurations. In painted solid wood with grayish-white tone. Seats covered with

Category

Early 1900s Swedish Neoclassical Antique Paint Set

Materials

Silk, Wood

Set Of 4 Louis Xvi Painted Fauteuils
Set Of 4 Louis Xvi Painted Fauteuils

Set Of 4 Louis Xvi Painted Fauteuils

Unavailable|$22,500 / set

Set Of 4 Louis Xvi Painted Fauteuils

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of 4 Neoclassic painted armchairs

Category

18th Century and Earlier French Antique Paint Set

Materials

Wood

Set Of Six Swedish Gustavian Painted Chairs
Set Of Six Swedish Gustavian Painted Chairs

Set Of Six Swedish Gustavian Painted Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of six Sweidish Neoclassic painted and gilt chairs

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Paint Set

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Venetian Painted Dining Chairs
Set of Six Venetian Painted Dining Chairs

Set of Six Venetian Painted Dining Chairs

Located in Natchez, MS

Set of six unusual and tall Venetian dining chairs with red leather seats. These chairs each have a

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Paint Set

Set Of Four Italian Neoclassic Painted And Gilt Chaises
Set Of Four Italian Neoclassic Painted And Gilt Chaises

Set Of Four Italian Neoclassic Painted And Gilt Chaises

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of four Italian pained and gilt Neoclassic chaises

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Paint Set

Materials

Paint, Giltwood

19th Century Doulton Burslem Hand Painted Floral Dessert Set
19th Century Doulton Burslem Hand Painted Floral Dessert Set

19th Century Doulton Burslem Hand Painted Floral Dessert Set

By Doulton Burslem

Located in New York, NY

Lovely Doulton Burslem, England, hand painted dessert set: 1 rectangular tray and 8 small square

Category

1880s English Victorian Antique Paint Set

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Eight Painted Dining Room Chairs
Set of Eight Painted Dining Room Chairs

Set of Eight Painted Dining Room Chairs

Located in Essex, MA

. Now painted white with brown-over-rose decorated carvings and contemporary upholstered slip seating.

Category

19th Century British Chippendale Antique Paint Set

Materials

Mahogany

Set Of Four 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Painted Chaises
Set Of Four 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Painted Chaises

Set Of Four 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Painted Chaises

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of four Neoclassic Italy chairs with gilding

Category

18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Paint Set

Materials

Wood, Paint

Set of 6 Swedish Painted  Dining  Chairs
Set of 6 Swedish Painted  Dining  Chairs

Set of 6 Swedish Painted Dining Chairs

Located in Bedford, NY

SET OF 5 SIDE AND 1 ARM CHAIR CHAIRS -LATE 19TH CENTURY MADE IN SWEDEN- ANTIQUE WHITE FINISH WITH

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19th Century Swedish Antique Paint Set

Set of Four  Regence Style Painted Chairs
Set of Four  Regence Style Painted Chairs

Set of Four Regence Style Painted Chairs

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Stunning set of beautiful carved side chairs- perfect with a game table or small table.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Paint Set

Set of 8 Louis XVI style painted dining chairs
Set of 8 Louis XVI style painted dining chairs

Set of 8 Louis XVI style painted dining chairs

Located in New Orleans, LA

Set of 8 dining chairs, 2 arm and 6 side. Arm chairs 25" W, 19.50" D, 36.25 H (Back) , 19" H

Category

1920s French Louis XVI Antique Paint Set

Materials

Wood

Set Of 6 Russian Hand-Painted Porcelain Military Plates, Circa 1900
Set Of 6 Russian Hand-Painted Porcelain Military Plates, Circa 1900

Set Of 6 Russian Hand-Painted Porcelain Military Plates, Circa 1900

By Imperial Porcelain Factory

Located in Pasadena, CA

Set Of 6 Russian Hand-Painted Porcelain Military plates, Circa 1900 In the style of Imperial

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Paint Set

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Set of Four Italian 19th Century Gilt and Painted Chairs
Set of Four Italian 19th Century Gilt and Painted Chairs

Set of Four Italian 19th Century Gilt and Painted Chairs

Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire

Stunning set of four Italian early 19th century chairs with original gilt and paint. Wonderful

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Paint Set

Materials

Linen, Wood

Set of Four Louis XVI Style Painted and Giltwood Fauteuils
Set of Four Louis XVI Style Painted and Giltwood Fauteuils

Set of Four Louis XVI Style Painted and Giltwood Fauteuils

Located in Toorak, VIC

Set of Four Louis XVI Style Painted and Giltwood Fauteuils A set of four (4) Louis XVI Style

Category

1880s French Louis XVI Antique Paint Set

Materials

Silk, Wood, Giltwood

Sevres France Hand Painted Porcelain Clock Mantel Set, circa 1900
Sevres France Hand Painted Porcelain Clock Mantel Set, circa 1900

Sevres France Hand Painted Porcelain Clock Mantel Set, circa 1900

Located in WILMINGTON, CA

Sevres France hand painted porcelain Clock Mantel set, circa 1900 A light blue ground with

Category

19th Century French Antique Paint Set

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 5 Royal Vienna Hand-Painted Jeweled Porcelain Cabinet Plates
Set of 5 Royal Vienna Hand-Painted Jeweled Porcelain Cabinet Plates

Set of 5 Royal Vienna Hand-Painted Jeweled Porcelain Cabinet Plates

By Royal Vienna Porcelain

Located in Pasadena, CA

Set Of 5 Royal Vienna hand-painted jeweled porcelain cabinet plates. Austria, Circa 1880

Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Paint Set

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Set of Eight 1920s French Painted Dining Chairs
Set of Eight 1920s French Painted Dining Chairs

Set of Eight 1920s French Painted Dining Chairs

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

An elegant set of eight, circa 1920s French dining chairs retaining the original paint, in the

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Paint Set

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Antique English Pearlware Hand-Painted Peafowl Plates
Set of Six Antique English Pearlware Hand-Painted Peafowl Plates

Set of Six Antique English Pearlware Hand-Painted Peafowl Plates

Located in London, GB

A set of six antique English pearlware 9.50" plates hand-painted with yellow and brown Peafowl and

Category

Early 1800s English George III Antique Paint Set

Materials

Pottery

French Lorraine Handblown, Hand-Painted Enameled Liquor Set, Late 1800s
French Lorraine Handblown, Hand-Painted Enameled Liquor Set, Late 1800s

French Lorraine Handblown, Hand-Painted Enameled Liquor Set, Late 1800s

Located in Petaluma, CA

This gorgeous handblown, hand-painted French Lorraine enameled liquor set include a carafe, with

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Paint Set

Materials

Glass

A Set Of Four Painted Yellow Arm Chairs

A Set Of Four Painted Yellow Arm Chairs

Located in New York, NY

A set of four painted yellow arm chairs with slat backs with painted green floral sprays with a

Category

18th Century and Earlier Antique Paint Set

Set of Eight Antique Swedish Baroque Style Painted Dining Chairs
Set of Eight Antique Swedish Baroque Style Painted Dining Chairs

Set of Eight Antique Swedish Baroque Style Painted Dining Chairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Set of eight armless chairs are painted in Swedish Gustavian white distressed finish. Each have an

Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Paint Set

Materials

Wood

IRON PAINTED RAJASTHANI BAND Set Of Pcs 3
IRON PAINTED RAJASTHANI BAND Set Of Pcs 3

IRON PAINTED RAJASTHANI BAND Set Of Pcs 3

Located in Jaipur, RJ

Material - IRON Width (inches) - 8.5 ,8.5, 8.5 Height (inches) - 26.5, 21, 21 Item Weight (in grams) - 2.660 CARE - Wipe with a soft cotton cloth to remove dust Diameter (in inches) ...

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Early 20th Century Indian Art Deco Antique Paint Set

Wooden Hand Painted Stools Chowki (Red, Set of 3)
Wooden Hand Painted Stools Chowki (Red, Set of 3)

Wooden Hand Painted Stools Chowki (Red, Set of 3)

Located in Jaipur, RJ

Wooden Hand Painted Stools (Red, Set of 3 Wooden Hand Painted Stools (Red, Set of 3 Wooden Hand

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Early 20th Century Indian Art Deco Antique Paint Set

Rare Set of 18th Century Chinese Painted Panels
Rare Set of 18th Century Chinese Painted Panels

Rare Set of 18th Century Chinese Painted Panels

Located in Paris, FR

occidental tapestries. In Europe, the painted panels were set in a woodwork decoration, conceived

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Mid-18th Century Chinese Antique Paint Set

Set of Three Hand-Painted Ceramics by Rubboli
Set of Three Hand-Painted Ceramics by Rubboli

Set of Three Hand-Painted Ceramics by Rubboli

By Rubboli

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of three ceramics by Rubboli. Sold as a set or separately. Priced as a set. Please inquire for

Category

1920s Italian Antique Paint Set

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Six Painted French Provincial Chairs Louis XV Style
Set of Six Painted French Provincial Chairs Louis XV Style

Set of Six Painted French Provincial Chairs Louis XV Style

Located in Charleston, SC

Beautiful set of Provencales chairs made in Louis XV style with high back rest having each three

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Paint Set

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Regency Painted Mahogany Side Chairs, circa 1810
Set of Six Regency Painted Mahogany Side Chairs, circa 1810

Set of Six Regency Painted Mahogany Side Chairs, circa 1810

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

This is a lovely set of six early 19th century Regency painted Mahogany sabre leg side chairs

Category

1810s English Regency Antique Paint Set

Materials

Mahogany

Set of four Louis XVI painted armchairs (cabriolets)
Set of four Louis XVI painted armchairs (cabriolets)

Set of four Louis XVI painted armchairs (cabriolets)

Located in Brussels, BE

later. The price is for the set of four. Possibility to buy a pair.

Category

18th Century and Earlier French Antique Paint Set

Set of Six Salmon Painted and Decorated Chairs, Pennsylvania, circa 1840
Set of Six Salmon Painted and Decorated Chairs, Pennsylvania, circa 1840

Set of Six Salmon Painted and Decorated Chairs, Pennsylvania, circa 1840

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Excellent set of six plank seat chairs in original salmon paint and decoration, circa 1840

Category

1840s American Country Antique Paint Set

Materials

Wood

Grainger Worcester eight piece hand painted part dessert set pattern 3358
Grainger Worcester eight piece hand painted part dessert set pattern 3358

Grainger Worcester eight piece hand painted part dessert set pattern 3358

By Grainger Worcester

Located in East Geelong, VIC

This hand painted and gilded porcelain part dessert service comprises two low comports and six

Category

1890s English Late Victorian Antique Paint Set

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Twelve Royal Doulton Museum Quality Plates Each Painted Differently
Set of Twelve Royal Doulton Museum Quality Plates Each Painted Differently

Set of Twelve Royal Doulton Museum Quality Plates Each Painted Differently

By Royal Doulton

Located in Boston, MA

I am offering you this exquisite set of twelve Royal Doulton museum quality plates artist signed E

Category

1920s English Belle Époque Antique Paint Set

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Three 18th Century Italian Painted Benches in Walnut Wood
Set of Three 18th Century Italian Painted Benches in Walnut Wood

Set of Three 18th Century Italian Painted Benches in Walnut Wood

Located in Firenze, Tuscany

A charming set of three small Tuscan carved benches in walnut wood. The benches present a

Category

18th Century Italian Antique Paint Set

Materials

Walnut

Set of Twelve Meissen Dessert Plates Masterfully Painted with Different Fruits
Set of Twelve Meissen Dessert Plates Masterfully Painted with Different Fruits

Set of Twelve Meissen Dessert Plates Masterfully Painted with Different Fruits

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Boston, MA

This is a wonderful set of twelve Meissen dessert plates each masterfully painted with different

Category

Late 19th Century German Victorian Antique Paint Set

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Painted Iron Child's Furniture, English, circa 1900
Set of Painted Iron Child's Furniture, English, circa 1900

Set of Painted Iron Child's Furniture, English, circa 1900

Located in San Francisco, CA

Set of painted iron child's furniture, English, circa 1900.

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Paint Set

Materials

Iron

Set of Twelve, Late 18th Century Wooden Painted Panels
Set of Twelve, Late 18th Century Wooden Painted Panels

Set of Twelve, Late 18th Century Wooden Painted Panels

Located in Suffolk, GB

A late 18th century highly decorative set of twelve naively painted pine wooden panels depicting

Category

Late 18th Century Antique Paint Set

Materials

Pine

Set of 4 Windsor Chairs, English, Antique Windsor Chairs, Decorative, Painted
Set of 4 Windsor Chairs, English, Antique Windsor Chairs, Decorative, Painted

Set of 4 Windsor Chairs, English, Antique Windsor Chairs, Decorative, Painted

Located in South Cotswolds, GB

wheel painted in old strong verdegris colors These lovely old polychromed style chairs would be the

Category

Early 20th Century British Country Antique Paint Set

Materials

Elm

Set of Four Italian Empire Painted Klismo Side Chairs, Italy, 1890
Set of Four Italian Empire Painted Klismo Side Chairs, Italy, 1890

Set of Four Italian Empire Painted Klismo Side Chairs, Italy, 1890

Located in Chicago, IL

Extraordinary and unique set of four Italian Empire "Klismo" chairs. The concaved horizontal

Category

19th Century Italian Empire Antique Paint Set

Materials

Fruitwood

Set of Four Neoclassical Style Cold Painted Bronze Two-Arm Sconces
Set of Four Neoclassical Style Cold Painted Bronze Two-Arm Sconces

Set of Four Neoclassical Style Cold Painted Bronze Two-Arm Sconces

Located in Atlanta, GA

Set of four neoclassical style cold painted bronze two-arm sconces. These sconces are early 20th

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Early 20th Century North American Neoclassical Antique Paint Set

Set of 6 Mahogany Painted 19th Century Chairs, France,
Set of 6 Mahogany Painted 19th Century Chairs, France,

Set of 6 Mahogany Painted 19th Century Chairs, France,

Located in New York, NY

Wonderful set of 6 French dining chairs produced in the 19th Century. Hand picked in France, these

Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Paint Set

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 Swedish Painted Late Gustavian Dining Chairs, circa 1810-1820
Set of 6 Swedish Painted Late Gustavian Dining Chairs, circa 1810-1820

Set of 6 Swedish Painted Late Gustavian Dining Chairs, circa 1810-1820

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Set of six Swedish late Gustavian dining chairs, painted in lovely greyish-green distressed finish

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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Paint Set

Materials

Fabric

French Early 1900s Guignol Hand-Painted Scenes on Canvas, Set of Three
French Early 1900s Guignol Hand-Painted Scenes on Canvas, Set of Three

French Early 1900s Guignol Hand-Painted Scenes on Canvas, Set of Three

Located in Petaluma, CA

French antique rare early 1900s Guignol scenes hand-painted. Oil paint on a canvas by Paul Foinet

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Paint Set

Materials

Canvas

Set of Six Ebonized and Gilt Baltimore Painted Chairs, circa 1825
Set of Six Ebonized and Gilt Baltimore Painted Chairs, circa 1825

Set of Six Ebonized and Gilt Baltimore Painted Chairs, circa 1825

Located in Providence, RI

This set of chairs relates to a grouping produced in Baltimore, which stand out as unique design

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19th Century American Antique Paint Set

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Antique Paint Set For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique paint set you’re looking for. Frequently made of ceramic, wood and porcelain, every antique paint set was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique paint set — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique paint set is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XVI, Regency and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one antique paint set that is appealing in its simplicity, but Coalport Porcelain, Mason's Ironstone and Meissen Porcelain produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Paint Set?

The average selling price for an antique paint set at 1stDibs is $3,225, while they’re typically $23 on the low end and $720,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Paint Set
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 5, 2024
    To identify an antique tea set, look closely to determine who the manufacturer is. Locate the hallmark on the bottom of a saucer, teapot or cup. A maker’s mark on one of these items is the best indicator of the set’s origin. If you snap a photo with your smartphone or tablet, you can conduct a reverse image search to jump-start your research. Professionals recommend consulting auction catalogs, books and trusted online resources such as museum exhibition materials. With some research, you may be able to match the marking to the manufacturer's name and, from there, identify the pattern and age. 

    In 17th-century England, Chinese tea began to arrive at ports in London. Mass production of porcelain tea sets took place in the 18th century, and during the early 1800s, tea became widely affordable, and the concept of teatime took shape all over England

    Reputable soft-paste porcelain makers include Sèvres, Capodimonte and Chelsea, while Meissen was the first European maker of hard-paste porcelain. Bone china manufactories of note include Spode, Minton and Derby, which was later called the Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Company.

    Generally, a tea set is considered vintage if it’s at least 20 years old, while antiques are at least 100 years old. Although a maker’s mark is generally a helpful indicator of a given manufacturer, forgeries have occurred over the years. Look for other signifiers of a material, time period or style if you are uncertain of your piece’s origin. For help with identification, seek out a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer.

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