How do I know if my porcelain is antique?

To 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.

How do I identify an antique porcelain vase?

The 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.

How can I tell if a porcelain vase is antique?

There 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.

How do I spot an antique porcelain figurine?

One 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.

How do I know if my porcelain lamps are antique?

The 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.

Is antique porcelain worth anything?

Yes, 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.

How to know if my Chinese porcelain is antique?

The best way to know is to take it to an expert, such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum

Antique Porcelain Pans

Nudes Playing

Pan Garden

19th Century Pair Of Paris Porcelain Vases

Mid Century Art Nouveau Style Nude Sculpture

English Blue And White Ceramics

Napoleonic Vases

Blue And White Worcester Porcelain

Toilet Seat

English Porcelain Blue and White Tart Pan, Worcester, 1758

$5,500

H 3 in Dm 4.25 in

English Porcelain Blue and White Tart Pan, Worcester, 1758

Located in New York, NY

English porcelain blue and white tart pan, Worcester, 1758.

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1750s English Antique Porcelain Pans

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Porcelain

Early 19th Century Pair of Paris Porcelain Vases with Drip Pans

$6,929 / set

H 8 in Dm 7.5 in

Early 19th Century Pair of Paris Porcelain Vases with Drip Pans

Located in Dublin 8, IE

Early 19th Century pair of Paris porcelain vases with drip pans, flared rims and light blue painted

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Early 19th Century French Antique Porcelain Pans

Materials

Porcelain

Circa 1870 Old Paris French Porcelain Cache Pot With Drip Pan Base

$225

H 5.88 in Dm 5.63 in

Circa 1870 Old Paris French Porcelain Cache Pot With Drip Pan Base

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1870 Old Paris porcelain cache pot with drip pan base, French. Charming Napoleon III period

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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Porcelain Pans

Materials

Porcelain

KPM Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Chandelier

$248,443

H 66.93 in Dm 44.1 in

KPM Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Chandelier

By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)

Located in London, GB

tiers. The arms support porcelain drip-pans shaped like flowers and bud-form capitals, within which sit

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Late 18th Century German Rococo Antique Porcelain Pans

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Pair of German Porcelain and Bronze White and Gold Five-Light Candelabra, KPM

$15,000

H 26.5 in Dm 11 in

Pair of German Porcelain and Bronze White and Gold Five-Light Candelabra, KPM

Located in New York, NY

sprigs. The gilt scrolled branches terminating in Berlin porcelain drip pans and candleholders with the

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1880s German Antique Porcelain Pans

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau table lamp by Paul Louchet, Paris Lamarre & Pillivuyt ca 1900

$4,181

H 24.81 in Dm 19.69 in

Art Nouveau table lamp by Paul Louchet, Paris Lamarre & Pillivuyt ca 1900

By Alphonse Adolphe Lamarre, Paul Louchet

Located in Delft, NL

table lamp partially bisque porcelain with the Mythological figure Pan, Greek God and the base enameled

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Late 19th Century French Antique Porcelain Pans

Materials

Bronze

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"Pan Playing His Pipes, " Large, Porcelain Masterpiece by Nymphenburg, 1912

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H 17 in W 23 in D 8 in

"Pan Playing His Pipes, " Large, Porcelain Masterpiece by Nymphenburg, 1912

By Nymphenburg Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Nymphenburg in Munich, Germany, and created by the famous Nymphenburg Porcelain works about a century later

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1910s German Beaux Arts Antique Porcelain Pans

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Patterned Oeneas Toilet Pan

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H 16.54 in W 13.98 in D 17.72 in

Antique Patterned Oeneas Toilet Pan

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Antique patterned oeneas toilet pan. These very rare and beautifully patterned toilets were the

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19th Century Antique Porcelain Pans

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Toilet or WC Pan 'The Cedric'

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H 16.54 in W 13.98 in D 18.9 in

Antique Toilet or WC Pan 'The Cedric'

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A very good condition Victorian blue and white transfer decorated ‘Cedric’ WC or toilet pan. This

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Early 20th Century Antique Porcelain Pans

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century French Cast Iron Hall Tree

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H 77.25 in W 26.5 in D 14.75 in

19th Century French Cast Iron Hall Tree

Located in Mckinney, TX

space for coats, hats, and accessories. A scalloped porcelain drip pan in the shape of a seashell rests

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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Porcelain Pans

Materials

Iron

Royal Copenhagen Pan/Faun with Grapes #2573

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H 5.52 in W 4.34 in D 0.04 in

Royal Copenhagen Pan/Faun with Grapes #2573

By Royal Copenhagen, Hans H. Hansen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Royal Copenhagen Pan/Faun with grapes #2573. Measures 14cm x 11cm. Designed by Hans H. Hansen.

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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Antique Porcelain Pans

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Faun/Pan Figurine with Two Monkeys #2496

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H 8.27 in W 7.09 in D 0.04 in

Royal Copenhagen Faun/Pan Figurine with Two Monkeys #2496

By Royal Copenhagen, Knud Kyhn

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Royal Copenhagen faun/pan figurine with two monkeys #2496. Measures: 21cm x 18cm. First quality and

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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Antique Porcelain Pans

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 19th Century Paris Campana Vases

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H 13 in W 10.24 in D 9.45 in

Pair of 19th Century Paris Campana Vases

By Napoléon III

Located in London, GB

cartouches of flower bouquets. The base of the handles is decorated with a moulded head of Pan. French, Paris

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Porcelain Pans

Materials

Porcelain

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Imposing Italian Rezzonico Chandelier in blown Murano Glass with flowers 1960s

$56,155

H 98.43 in Dm 84.65 in

Imposing Italian Rezzonico Chandelier in blown Murano Glass with flowers 1960s

By Giovanni Dalla Fina Gallery

Located in Villaverla, IT

Imposing Italian Rezzonico Chandelier in blown Murano Glass with flowers 1960s Elegant, and imposing Italian Venetian, Ca Rezzonico Chandelier, in blown Murano Glass, allocated in di...

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1960s Italian Baroque Antique Porcelain Pans

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa

$11,649

H 18.9 in W 112.21 in D 33.47 in

Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa

Located in London, Park Royal

A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...

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Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Porcelain Pans

Materials

Gold, Gold Leaf

Classic Venetian Ca' Rezzonico Chandelier in Murano Glass Italian Design 1950s

$49,583

H 70.86 in Dm 61 in

Classic Venetian Ca' Rezzonico Chandelier in Murano Glass Italian Design 1950s

By Giovanni Dalla Fina Gallery

Located in Villaverla, IT

Classic Venetian Ca' Rezzonico Chandelier in Murano Glass Italian Design 1950s Imagine a chandelier that transcends mere illumination, becoming a breathtaking focal point, a convers...

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1950s Italian Baroque Antique Porcelain Pans

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Style Sculptural Sofa In Portofino Pink Velvet

$11,960Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in

Mid-Century Modern Style Sculptural Sofa In Portofino Pink Velvet

Located in NEW YORK, NY

A sculptural interpretation of midcentury modern elegance, this curved sofa is upholstered in pink velvet that adds depth and style to any setting. The tailored silhouette features v...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Antique Porcelain Pans

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Pair of Large Italian Bronze and Crystal Chandeliers with 20 Lights

$28,000Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 60 in W 30 in D 30 in

Pair of Large Italian Bronze and Crystal Chandeliers with 20 Lights

Located in Houston, TX

Beautiful and large-shaped crystals that are very clear with 12 lights on the perimeter of the well shaped frame. Scrolling arms And 6 up lights and one down light at the crown. Spir...

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Early 20th Century Italian Beaux Arts Antique Porcelain Pans

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Monumental Oak Glazed Haberdashery Bookcase Cabinet

$62,801

H 122.84 in W 179.93 in D 17.72 in

Monumental Oak Glazed Haberdashery Bookcase Cabinet

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1890 Monumental Oak Glazed Haberdashery Bookcase Cabinet Provenance: St James's, London. An exceptional example sku 1788A Base W437 x D45 x H96 cm Top W457 x D28 x H216 cm Toge...

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19th Century Antique Porcelain Pans

Materials

Oak

Louis XVI Style Panelling with Fireplace and a Marine Scene, Oil on Canvas

$34,648

H 90.95 in W 179.14 in D 224.41 in

Louis XVI Style Panelling with Fireplace and a Marine Scene, Oil on Canvas

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

This paneled room is composed of a stone fireplace, a large glass door with four leaves, a single door (both with their frame) and a large oil on canvas depicting a marine scene sign...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Porcelain Pans

Materials

Stone

Monumental Pair of Italian Neoclassical Marble Columns

$41,817

H 113 in Dm 15.75 in

Monumental Pair of Italian Neoclassical Marble Columns

Located in Rome, IT

This outstanding pair of yellow "Breccia di Siena" precious Doric marble columns raised on a white Carrara marble square base with a large molded socle above. Finely carved iconic Io...

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Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Porcelain Pans

Materials

Marble

Exquisite Napoleon III French Ormolu Figural Basket Centerpiece, Circa 1880

$52,600

H 22 in W 25 in D 13 in

Exquisite Napoleon III French Ormolu Figural Basket Centerpiece, Circa 1880

By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

An exquisite Napoleon III French ormolu figural basket centerpiece, Circa 1880, Attributed to Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley. Depicting four mercury-gilded bronze ormolu cherubs ...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Porcelain Pans

Materials

Ormolu

Steuben Amethyst Hand Blown Optic Rib Plates & Stemware Service for 12

$24,000 / set

H 6 in Dm 4 in

Steuben Amethyst Hand Blown Optic Rib Plates & Stemware Service for 12

By Steuben Glass

Located in Great Barrington, MA

What an amazing collection of Steuben's hand blown amethyst crystal dinner service for 12! All hand blown in the more desirable form of optic ribbing that gives each piece a special ...

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1920s American Antique Porcelain Pans

Materials

Crystal

Four Antique Rococo Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces

$62,110 / set

H 32.29 in W 30.32 in D 19.69 in

Four Antique Rococo Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces

Located in London, GB

These gilt bronze (ormolu) wall sconces (lights) are elaborate and highly elegant in their design. They are fashioned in the Rococo style, after decorative arts of the Louis XV perio...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Porcelain Pans

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Arnoldus Bloemers Still Life of Peonies, Roses, Honeysuckle, Poppies, and other Flowers

$475,000

H 30 in W 24 in

Still Life of Peonies, Roses, Honeysuckle, Poppies, and other Flowers

Located in New York, NY

This painting demonstrates the source of Arnoldus Bloemers’ enduring popularity. A profusion of peonies, honeysuckle, and poppies share the confines of a terracotta urn sitting on a ...

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19th Century Romantic Antique Porcelain Pans

Materials

Oil

18th Century, Italian Rococo Still Life Painting by Michele A. Rapos

$40,144Sale Price|20% Off

H 52.37 in W 48.82 in D 3.15 in

18th Century, Italian Rococo Still Life Painting by Michele A. Rapos

By Michele Antonio Rapos

Located in IT

Michele Antonio Rapos (Turin 1733-1819), Still life of flowers and fruits, Oil on canvas frame: cm H 133 x W 124 x D 8 (canvas: cm 108.5 x 108.5) The painting depicts a triumph of ...

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Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Porcelain Pans

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

Contemporary Art Bed Helioendimio Silver and Gold Leaf by Luigi Ontani

$58,962

H 72.45 in W 84.65 in D 78.75 in

Contemporary Art Bed Helioendimio Silver and Gold Leaf by Luigi Ontani

By Mirabili, Luigi Ontani

Located in Pistoia, IT

Limited edition of 99 numbered and signed copies. In Helioendimio, beyond the smiling crescent moon, the radiant sun’s gaze meets the eye of the creator who, at the same time, is bo...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Antique Porcelain Pans

Materials

Wood

Gilt-Bronze Mounted Parquetry Commode, France, 1880

$107,659

H 35.83 in W 68.12 in D 25.2 in

Gilt-Bronze Mounted Parquetry Commode, France, 1880

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Magnificent Gilt-Bronze Mounted Parquetry Commode, After Antoine Gaudreaux's 'Commode Médallier'. The serpentine Vert Maurin marble top above a conforming case set with two cupbo...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Porcelain Pans

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

A Set of Four Massive Aubusson Tapestry Entre-Fenêtres

$57,970

H 157.49 in W 40.95 in D 0.4 in

A Set of Four Massive Aubusson Tapestry Entre-Fenêtres

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Fine Set of Four Massive Aubusson Tapestry Entre-fenêtres. Comprising a true pair and two further panels en suite. Each woven in wools. The design of each with top cartouche issui...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Porcelain Pans

Materials

Tapestry

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Antique Porcelain Pans For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique porcelain pans is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique porcelain pans was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and metal. Antique porcelain pans have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique porcelain pans bearing Victorian or Rococo hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Royal Copenhagen, Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM) and Bow Porcelain each produced beautiful antique porcelain pans that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Porcelain Pans?

Prices for antique porcelain pans can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique porcelain pans begin at $895 and can go as high as $226,705, while the average can fetch as much as $3,967.