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

$6,787 / 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 finish with a delicate cloudy effect to simulate the appearance of the sky.

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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 piece decorated with Italianate landscape scenes.

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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Porcelain Pans

Materials

Porcelain

KPM Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Chandelier

$242,976

H 66.93 in Dm 44.1 in

KPM Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Chandelier

By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)

Located in London, GB

The chandelier’s twenty-one lights are supported on scrolled foliate gilt bronze arms, which are arranged on two tiers. The arms support porcelain drip-pans shaped like flowers and b...

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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

The gilt scrolled branches terminating in Berlin porcelain drip pans and candleholders with the central scrolled bronze branch with Berlin porcelain flowers.

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1880s German Antique Porcelain Pans

Materials

Bronze

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

$4,095

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

Art Nouveau table lamp by Paul Louchet, Paris Lamarre & Pillivuyt ca 1900 An Art Nouveau porcelain table lamp partially bisque porcelain with the Mythological figure Pan, Greek God ...

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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

Modeled after a famous sculpture dating to 1815 by Peter Simon Lamine, located in the Schlosspark Nymphenburg in Munich, Germany, and created by the famous Nymphenburg Porcelain work...

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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 pinnacle in luxury around the 1880s. They are becoming increasingly hard to find in mo...

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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 stunning toilet has vibrant blue patterns throughout.

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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

Eight ornately curved hooks grace the sides, providing ample space for coats, hats, and accessories. A scalloped porcelain drip pan in the shape of a seashell rests at the bottom to ...

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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 Hans H. Hansen, Royal Copenhagen

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 Knud Kyhn, Royal Copenhagen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

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

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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

The base of the handles is decorated with a moulded head of Pan. French, Paris porcelain, circa 1890.

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Porcelain Pans

Materials

Porcelain

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Set of Extraordinary Italian Stone Statues Representing the Four Seasons, 1970

$93,656

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Set of Extraordinary Italian Stone Statues Representing the Four Seasons

Located in Rome, IT

Four season ,monumental classically draped female figures and their distinguishing symbols on a square base. Autumn, winter, spring and summer. Timeless classical decoration for you...

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20th Century Academic Antique Porcelain Pans

Materials

Limestone

Murano Glass Chandelier in Opaline and Gold, circa 1950s

$16,382

H 19.69 in Dm 19.69 in

Murano Glass Chandelier in Opaline and Gold, circa 1950s

Located in Villaverla, IT

Exquisite Murano Glass Chandelier in Opaline and Gold, circa 1950s This enchanting Murano glass chandelier, crafted in the 1950s, is a testament to the unparalleled artistry of Venet...

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1950s Italian Modern Antique Porcelain Pans

Materials

Gold Leaf

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

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

Pierre Gobert18th c. French Portrait of a Lady as Venus, attributed to Pierre Gobert, circa 1720

$31,829Sale Price|20% Off

H 68.9 in W 55.91 in

18th c. French Portrait of a Lady as Venus, attributed to Pierre Gobert

By Pierre Gobert

Located in PARIS, FR

Portrait of a Lady as Venus ATTRIBUTED TO PIERRE GOBERT (1662-1744) FRENCH SCHOOL AROUND 1720 OIL ON CANVAS: H. 55.51 in, W. 42.91 in. IMPORTANT 18TH CENTURY GILTWOOD FRAME (RE-GILT)...

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Early 18th Century Old Masters Antique Porcelain Pans

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique Set of 4 Oil Paintings Four Seasons by Guiseppe Mazzolini 19th Century

$18,223 / set

H 33.47 in W 25.2 in D 2.96 in

Antique Set of 4 Oil Paintings Four Seasons by Guiseppe Mazzolini 19th Century

By Giuseppe Mazzotti

Located in London, GB

This is a magnificent set of four antique Italian oil on canvas paintings of the Four Seasons by Guiseppe Mazzolini (1806 - 1876), signed. These stunning paintings features four po...

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1850s Antique Porcelain Pans

Materials

Canvas

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

$39,335Sale 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

Baccarat Cave à Liqueur with Sèvres Porcelain

$36,850

H 16.5 in W 18 in D 13 in

Baccarat Cave à Liqueur with Sèvres Porcelain

By Baccarat

Located in New Orleans, LA

Notable for its incredible marquetry case and beautifully embellished Baccarat crystal, this handsome 19th-century cave à liqueur consists of three decanters and 16 cordial glasses. ...

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Porcelain Pans

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

18th Century Italian Neoclassical Wood Dresser Attributed to Francesco Bolgiè

$310,101

H 32.29 in W 52.76 in D 23.23 in

18th Century Italian Neoclassical Wood Dresser Attributed to Francesco Bolgiè

By Francesco Bolgié

Located in IT

18th century Italian neoclassical carved, lacquered and gilded wood dresser attributed to Francesco Bolgiè (1752?-1834). The fine and elegant commode is made of finely carved, lac...

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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Porcelain Pans

Materials

Giltwood, Wood

Frederick Arthur Bridgman"On the Terrace"

$181,100

H 24.5 in W 35.5 in D 4 in

"On the Terrace"

By Frederick Arthur Bridgman

Located in Jacksonville, FL

Rooftops and terraces were popular gathering places for Algerian women, as they afforded an opportunity to enjoy fresh air and sunshine in seclusion. Bridgman painted a number of wor...

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19th Century Antique Porcelain Pans

Materials

Oil

Gilt Gold Russian Lomonosov Porcelain Coffee & Tea Service / by A. Vorobievsky

$8,400

H 7 in W 8 in D 4.5 in

Gilt Gold Russian Lomonosov Porcelain Coffee & Tea Service / by A. Vorobievsky

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Exquisite Hand-Painted and Gilt Gold Russian Lomonosov Porcelain Coffee & Tea Service for 8, Designed by A. Vorobievsky (1990s) This stunning 34-piece Russian Lomonosov porcelain co...

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1990s Russian Antique Porcelain Pans

Materials

Gold

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

Gilt-Bronze Mounted Parquetry Commode, France, 1880

$105,289

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

French 19th Century Belle Epoque Period Ormolu And Baccarat Crystal Centerpiece

$13,000

H 7.25 in W 19.75 in D 11.25 in

French 19th Century Belle Epoque Period Ormolu And Baccarat Crystal Centerpiece

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A very elegant and high quality French 19th century Belle Epoque period Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal centerpiece. The oval shaped centerpiece is raised on a reeded base ...

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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Porcelain Pans

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Pair of Porcelain Candelabra

$13,000

H 11.42 in Dm 3.94 in

Pair of Porcelain Candelabra

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Lantau, HK

Decorative with figures followers in relief. Porcelain hand painted, marked and the engraving 4611 12. Minor chips Shipping included Free and fast delivery door to door by air...

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19th Century German Classical Roman Antique Porcelain Pans

Materials

Porcelain

Magnificent Marble Sculpture of Roman Mythological Subject Minerva 1780', 1780'

$87,802

H 74.81 in W 27.56 in D 15.75 in

Magnificent Marble Sculpture of Roman Mythological Subject Minerva 1780'

Located in Rome, IT

Finely carved mythological roman subject of Minerva in Marble Travertino . Excellent condition from an estate of Veneto. Measurements: Statue cm 180 . Minerva (Pallas Athena in Greek...

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Late 18th Century Academic Antique Porcelain Pans

Materials

Marble

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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.