Antique Porcelain Nodders
A Pair of 19th Century Dresden Porcelain Nodding Head Figures seated on Pillows
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of 19th Century Dresden Porcelain Nodding Head Figures. Each figure is seated cross-legged
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1870s German Chinoiserie Antique Porcelain Nodders
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Porcelain
H 15 in W 10 in D 9.5 in
Pair Meissen nodding Pagodas, C19th 17cm high
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Pair late 19th Century Meissen porcelain nodding Pagoda figures. Each with wonderful bold hand
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Late 19th Century German Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
Chinoiserie German Porcelain Figure of a Nodder, Figure Seated Cross-Legged
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An antique German porcelain figure seated crossed-leg, "Nodder", dressed in an elaborately hand
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1890s German Rococo Revival Antique Porcelain Nodders
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Porcelain
H 10 in W 10 in D 10.5 in
Pair of German Chinoiserie Porcelain Figures of Seated "Nodders"
Located in Essex, MA
Each with articulated heads, tongues and hands. Marked on reverse with a blue crossed X mark. Depicted as a seated man and woman in a variety of colors.
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1750s German Chinoiserie Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
19th C. Sitzendorf Meissen Style Seated Chinoiserie Nodder, Moving Head & Hands
By Sitzendorf
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century Sitzendorf Meissen-Style Seated Chinoiserie Nodder—Hand-Painted Porcelain
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Late 19th Century German Chinoiserie Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Metal
H 4 in W 5 in D 3.5 in
Two Meissen Porcelain Chinese Nodding Pagode Figures
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Called ‘pagode’ (or pagoda) figures, these Meissen Porcelain models are based on the sculptures of
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19th Century German Chinoiserie Antique Porcelain Nodders
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Porcelain
Pair 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Style of Nodding Pagoda Figures
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A large rare pair of 19th century Meissen Chinoiserie style Nodding Pagoda Figures with Movable
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1850s German Rococo Antique Porcelain Nodders
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Porcelain
H 12 in W 12 in D 12 in
Pair of Antique Bisque "Nodders", Circa 1900-1910
Located in New Orleans, LA
These "nodders" always bring a smile to one's face. They are good conversation pieces as well.
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Late 19th Century German Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
A pair of nineteenth century French nodding Pagoda figures
Located in London, GB
A pair of nineteenth century French nodding Pagoda figures depicting an oriental man and woman in
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Late 19th Century French Other Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
The Juggler Movable Porcelain Antique Figurative Statement Sculpture
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Fabulous! The Jogger Nodder Vintage Bisque Porcelain Figurine. Moving back and forth with
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Porcelain Nodders
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Porcelain
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Pair of Large Meissen Style Figures of Nodding Pagodas Late 19th century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
articulated 19th century Meissen Style figures. Nodding pagoda figures with action moveable head, hand and
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Late 19th Century German Chinoiserie Antique Porcelain Nodders
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Gold
Meissen Porcelain Nodder
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by the legendary Meissen, this charming porcelain nodder takes the form of an Asian woman
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19th Century German Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
Pair 19th Century Meissen Nodding Pagodas
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality pair of late 19th century Meissen porcelain Nodding Pagodas, each with wonderful
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19th Century German Chinoiserie Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
A 19th Century Meissen Chinoiserie of a Nodding Pagoda Figure
Located in New York, NY
A 19th Century Meissen Chinoiserie of a Nodding Pagoda Figure with Movable Head, Hand and Tongue
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19th Century Austrian Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
Old or Antique Chinese Porcelain Buddha Nodder Bobblehead Spirit Naughty Figure
Located in Wilton, CT
Chinese porcelain lecherous spirit figure mischief maker with bobble tongue that wags lasciviously
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Porcelain Nodders
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Porcelain
H 4.5 in W 4 in D 3 in
A Pair of Porcelain Famille Rose "Nodding" Court Ladies
Located in Austin, TX
A large pair of Chinese export porcelain figures of court ladies with nodding heads.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Porcelain Nodders
Pair of Antique Bisque "Nodders"
Located in New Orleans, LA
These "nodders" are favorite collectibles and bring a smile to one's face.
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Early 20th Century German Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
A fine pair of 19th century German porcelain large hand painted Nodders
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine pair of late 19th century large German hand painted Chinese nodder figures . Elaborate hand
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Late 19th Century German Chinese Export Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
Nodding Head Figurine of Victorian Coachman IN STOCK
By Minton
Located in Katonah, NY
Nodding head figurine of a Victorian London coachman. He wears the overcoat and large rain hat
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1830s English Early Victorian Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
Nodding Head Figure of Victorian Coachman, Made in England, circa 1830
By Minton
Located in Katonah, NY
Is the coachman nodding a "Thank you" while he holds out his hand showing us his tip? Looking at
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1830s English Victorian Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Nodding Sculpture of Court Ladies
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely pair of Chinese export porcelain figures of court ladies with nodding heads, late Qing
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Porcelain Nodding Head Figurines by Ernst Bohne Söhne
By Ernst Bohne Söhne
Located in London, GB
These Ernst Bohne Söhne porcelain models take the form of a Chinese couple, who sit with their legs
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Late 19th Century German Chinoiserie Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Nodder
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by the legendary Meissen, this charming porcelain nodder takes the form of an Asian woman
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19th Century German Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Articulated Nodding Figure of Chinese Boy with Cabbage Hat
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An exquisitely detailed 19th century Meissen nodding figure of a Chinese Boy. After the 18th
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1790s German Rococo Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
Large 19th Century Meissen Style Nodding Buddha
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An impressive large German porcelain Meissen style nodding Buddha, Having reticulated tong and
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1880s German Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Meissen Nodding Pagoda
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th century Meissen porcelain pagoda with nodding head and hands, having
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Late 19th Century German Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Nodding Ladies, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful pair of famille rose enameled Chinese nodding porcelain models of court ladies. Made of
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Porcelain Nodders
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Porcelain
Rare Derby ‘Nodding’ Figure, Frölich, circa 1840
By Derby
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
A rare Derby porcelain ‘Nodding’ figure, circa 1840. Modelled after the Meissen original, as
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1840s English Georgian Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
German Porcelain Chinoiserie Nodder
Located in New York, NY
German Porcelain chinoiserie Nodder, circa 19th century. Underglazed blue mark underneath. The
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Late 19th Century German Chinoiserie Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
Chinoisie Meissen Porcelain Seated Nodder, Hand Painted, Circa 1900
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinoisie Meissen Porcelain Seated Nodder, Hand Painted, French, Moveable Hands & Head, Original
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Early 20th Century French Antique Porcelain Nodders
Nineteenth Century Porcelain Dresden Nodder
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Iconic oriental figure in porcelain with painted costume by Dresden of Germany. Popular in the mid
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19th Century German Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of European Porcelain Chinese Style Nodders
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegantly Decorated Pair of European Porcelain Chinese Nodders with Moving Hands, Heads & Tongues
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19th Century German Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
German Nodder
Located in New York, NY
Super piece by C.G.Schierpolz & Son, at Plaue in Thuringia, Germany. The firm was founded in 1820. The Dresden style items bearing the four-line crossed mark was used by them from 18...
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19th Century German Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Nodding Head Famille Rose Figures
By G. None
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine pair of Chinese nodding head Famille rose porcelain court figures on bases in the
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
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19th Century Chinese Pagoda Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
A stunning and rare 19th Century English Chinese pagoda cabinets. This highly stylized hand carved mahogany cabinets features, glass shelving, pagoda gabled roofs, classic Chippendal...
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19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Porcelain Nodders
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Glass, Mahogany
Large Chinese Porcelain Five Dragon Meiping Vase, Modern, China
Located in Austin, TX
A large and powerful Chinese famille rose enameled porcelain "Five Dragon" meiping vase, modern, China.
The oversized vase of traditional meiping form, with a splayed foot support...
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Early 2000s Chinese Qing Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
Massive Chinese Cloisonné Vase with Phoenix, Magnolia, Lotus and Chrysanthemums
Located in New York, NY
A massive Chinese blue cloisonné vase or urn depicting a colorful imperial phoenix with gilt bronze wires among birds and butterflies in an imperial garden of magnolia blossoms, chry...
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1920s Chinese Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Enamel
English Porcelain Botanical Dinner Service, Coalport, circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
Comprising pair of sauce tureens on stands, pair of shell dishes, 4 oval dishes, 4 rectangular dishes, 18 plates. Inscribed in gilt with botanical identification.
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1840s English Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Meissen Schneeballen and Intricately Ormolu-Mounted Potpourri Vases
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A very unusual and rare pair of Meissen Schneeballen and intricately ormolu mounted potpourri vases with covers. The vases are supported by finely detailed dragons with accompanying ...
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19th Century German Rococo Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Ormolu
A Very Rare Meissen Porcelain Tureen and Cover with Vegetable and Lobster Top
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible and Very Rare Meissen Porcelain Tureen and Cover with Vegetable and Lobster Top. After the model from the 'Brühlsche Allerlei' service, painted with flower sprays, the ...
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1880s German Rococo Revival Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
19th C. French Louis XVI Style Dore Bronze Mounted Mirrored Malachite Dresser
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible and Spectacular 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Dore Bronze Mounted Mirrored Malachite Dresser with Candelabra arms. The malachite body of the dresser is hand craf...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Porcelain Nodders
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Malachite, Bronze
H 43.5 in W 46.5 in D 22 in
Antique Chinese Celadon Green Jade Carving, Triple Vase, Qing Dynasty
Located in New York, NY
An extremely finely carved antique Chinese Qing dynasty, Celadon green triple vase/brush washer with an Imperial Dragon from behind attacking a bird in front, 18th-19th century, Qing...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Jade
Rare 19th C. Meissen ‘Schneeballen’ 'Snowball' Covered Bowl & Plate W/ Birds
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Rare 19th Century Meissen Porcelain ‘Schneeballen’ (Snowball) Covered Bowl and Underplate with Encrusted Flowers, Vines, Leaves, and Birds. This piece is very rare and extremely hi...
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1850s German Rococo Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
19th C. Meissen Porcelain Figure of a Sultana Riding an Elephant with a Crown
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An Elaborate 19th century Meissen Porcelain Figure of a Sultana Riding an Elephant. After the model by P.J. Reinicke and J.J. Kändler, the Sultana sitting on the elephants back and h...
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1860s German Louis XVI Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
19th C. Meissen Porcelain Rococo Musician's Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An impressive and rare 19th century Meissen Porcelain Musicians clock and Candelabra Garniture set. Comprised of three individual pieces, which include a gorgeous clock and two match...
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19th Century German Rococo Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
H 25 in W 12 in D 8.5 in
Large Meissen Porcelain Group of Lovers Kissing in the Ocean on a Rock
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Large Meissen Porcelain group of lovers kissing in the Ocean on a Rock. This piece is truly spectacular in both quality and size. The pair of lovers are seen perched a top a large ...
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1870s German Aesthetic Movement Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
Important Meissen Porcelain Groups of Caparisoned Elephants and Soldiers
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An important pair of Meissen Porcelain Groups depicting "Alexander The Great Concurring India". Modeled with Alexander the great's three warriors/soldiers riding on caparisoned eleph...
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1880s German Rococo Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
H 15.5 in W 13.5 in D 6.5 in
An Italian 19th C. Marble Sculpture of "Flora's Embrace", By Professore F. Galli
By Fortunato Galli
Located in New York, NY
A Monumental Italian 19th Century Marble Sculpture of "Flora's Embrace", By Professore F. Galli. Flora's Embrace, an exquisite marble sculpture by the esteemed Professore Fortunato G...
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1890s Italian Belle Époque Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Carrara Marble
H 54 in W 16 in D 14 in
An Incredible Chaumet Paris Gold & Diamond Mounted Carved Agate Bowl
By Chaumet
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible and Rare Chaumet Paris Gold & Diamond Mounted Hand-Carved Agate Bowl, with 18K gold Stamp, as well as, Makers Stamp. An exquisite hand-carved and hand-polished banded ...
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1960s French Other Antique Porcelain Nodders
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Agate, Gold
Antique Chinoiserie White Painted Console Table with Pagodas, Brighton Pavilion
Located in New York, NY
A Fabulous Antique Continental Chinoiserie Style, Hand-Carved and Hand-Painted Rectangular Shaped Console Table/Side Table with Green Verde Antico Italian Marble Top. Inspired after...
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Early 1900s French Chinoiserie Antique Porcelain Nodders
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Marble
H 35.5 in W 52 in D 26 in
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Antique Porcelain Nodders For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique porcelain nodders available for sale. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and gold, all antique porcelain nodders available were constructed with great care. Antique porcelain nodders have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique porcelain nodders made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Rococo — are very popular at 1stDibs. Antique porcelain nodders have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Meissen Porcelain, Bohne & Sohne and Dresden Porcelain are consistently popular.
How Much are Antique Porcelain Nodders?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,625, while they’re typically $295 on the low end and $18,000 highest priced.
Questions About Antique Porcelain Nodders
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To know if porcelain is antique, start by looking for any maker's marks and researching their origins. In many cases, it is necessary to enlist the help of a licensed appraiser to accurately date porcelain ware. You'll find a selection of expertly vetted antique porcelain on 1stDibs.
- Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
The best way to know is to take it to an expert, such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best way to determine the age of porcelain lamps is to work with an appraiser. While some online resources can be helpful when you’re looking for information about the value of an item, the suggested value you find may not be the actual value of your item, since that will depend on a number of factors, including the shape it’s in. You’ll find expertly vetted porcelain lamps and other decor on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best way to identify an antique porcelain vase is to check for a maker’s mark. Gently flip the vase over and look for a signature or logo on the bottom. You may also find the name of the artist or designer. Old vases were also made in wood-based kilns, so an antique vase will likely have small imperfections such as coarseness, crackling or asymmetry. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your vase. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a variety of expertly vetted antique porcelain vases.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few ways to tell the approximate age of a porcelain vase, including identifying the maker's mark. These are usually located on the bottom of the vase. The maker's mark can help you find the era of manufacture once you know the company or studio that produced the piece. Look for imperfections, which were inevitable with wood-fuelled kilns of the past but uncommon with modern gas-fuelled kilns. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique porcelain from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One thing to look for in an antique porcelain figure is to look for the maker’s mark, usually found on the bottom of the piece. The porcelain figure will also have a delicate fragile quality to it. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique porcelain figures from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024Yes, some antique porcelain is worth something. Many collectors actively seek out certain types of porcelain that are at least 100 years old. Some favorites among collectors include Chinese pottery, china crafted by makers like Rosenthal and Lenox and figurines produced by Meissen, Dresden, Nymphenburg and Capodimonte. Generally, the type, style, age, maker and condition will all play a role in determining how much antique porcelain is worth. If you wish to have any pieces in your collection evaluated, use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a variety of antique porcelain on 1stDibs.