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Black And White Transferware

Black and White Transferware Marble or Cracked Ice Ironstone Plates, Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, sometimes called ‘Cracked Ice.’ A tissue printed sheet pattern, applied under the glaze, in shades of black
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Dinner Plates

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Ironstone

Set of 5 French Victorian Transferware Plates of Historical Landmarks
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 5 French Victorian (early 19th Century) black and white transferware plates featuring
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Platters and Serveware

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Porcelain

Set of 7 English Victorian Black and Cream Floral Transferware Plates
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 7 English (19th Century) black and cream floral transferware plates with center depiction of
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Tableware

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Ceramic

Sarreguemines France "La Vie Militaire" Set of 12 Military Ceramic French Plates
By Faienceries Sarreguemines
Located in North Hollywood, CA
transferware plates. Black transfer printed on white French Sarreguemines cabinet military theme figural scenes
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Mid-20th Century French Napoleon III Dinner Plates

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Ceramic

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Black and White Transferware Serving Set ( Gondola ) SATURDAY SALE
Located in West Palm beach, FL
Antique set of three lidded serving pieces in an elegant venetian gondola scene. Black over white
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Victorian Serving Pieces

Bohemian Black and White Ceramic Ginger Jar Canisters, Pair
Located in Richmond, VA
Listed is a striking pair of black and white ceramic transferware, African/Aboriginal Bohemian
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21st Century and Contemporary Bohemian Jars

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Ceramic

Back and White Ceramic Tray Decorated with Kitchen Items
By Arabia of Finland
Located in Essex, MA
A vintage square ceramic tray by Arabia of Finland, decorated with black and white transferware
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

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Earthenware

Thomas Mayer Oriental Scenery Neoclassical Black & White Transferware Platter
By Thomas Mayer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Oriental Scenery series, a black transfer on a white earthenware body, showing exotic sailing vessels
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Platters and Serveware

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Earthenware

Italian Style White Porcelain "Espresso" Cups with Black Transferware Decoration
Located in Prato, Tuscany
"transferware" method, the eye design and black decorations were applied, the transparent glaze was then spread
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

William Adams IV & Sons Palestine Black Staffordshire Transferware Platter
By William Adams
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From William Adams IV & Sons, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, a black and white transferware platter
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Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Platters and Serveware

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Earthenware

19th Century Boch Freres Napoleonic Plates, Set of 10
By Boch La Louviere
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 10 black and white transferware Napoleonic plates, made by Boch Freres, of La Louviere
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Early 20th Century Belgian Dinner Plates

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Ceramic

Pair Antique Delft Blue & White Transferware Lidded Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair antique Delft blue & white transferware lidded vases is a splendid example of Old World
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Antique Early 1900s Dutch Chinese Export Vases

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Porcelain

Large Transferware Dairy Jug, England, Late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Large Black and White Transferware Dairy Jug with Urn and River Scene Design. England, Late 19th
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Antique 19th Century English Pitchers

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Earthenware

Iron & Glazed Ceramic Grocer's Scale, England, Late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
up to 4 lbs); the Transferware black and white design of a neoclassical figure with sword holding a
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Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

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Iron

Graphic Black and White Canister Jars, Pair
Located in Richmond, VA
Striking pair of black and white transferware African or Aboriginal style ginger jars with lids
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2010s Unknown International Style Jars

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Ceramic

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Black And White Transferware For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal black and white transferware for your home. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and earthenware, every black and white transferware was constructed with great care. There are 13 variations of the antique or vintage black and white transferware you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the black and white transferware you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A black and white transferware made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. Choisy-le-Roi, Creil et Montereau and Thomas Mayer each produced at least one beautiful black and white transferware that is worth considering.

How Much is a Black And White Transferware?

Prices for a black and white transferware start at $166 and top out at $1,100 with the average selling for $475.

Finding the Right Serveware, Ceramics, Silver And Glass 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 Black And White Transferware
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    White, or colorless, diamonds are generally the most valuable diamond variety. Black diamonds are certainly more rare than white ones, but the latter is generally more expensive.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A black and white photo is usually just called exactly that. The unique and timeless quality of a black and white photograph accentuates any room. When we look at black and white photography, we experience deep, rich shadows and tonal properties in a way that transfixes us. Composition and textures are crisp and engaging. You can find a variety of black and white photography by renowned photographers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A black and white drawing is frequently called exactly that — a black and white drawing. A drawing or painting that is referred to as monochrome or monochromatic means that it has been created using only one color (this means that a black and white drawing may be referred to as monochromatic). Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary black and white drawings from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A good black and white photo is about telling a story, highlighting a subject, and expressing emotions, without the distraction of colors. Portraits, landscapes and any abstract sort of photo tend to be best viewed in a black and white photo. On 1stDibs find a huge array of black and white photos by different artists and in various styles and sizes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Black and white photography refers to imagery that only consists of different tones of grey. The unique and timeless quality of a black and white photograph accentuates any room. Some might argue that we’re naturally drawn to color photography because it’s the world we know best. Find black and white photography today on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    The best frame for a black and white photo is really a matter of preference. Some may suggest choosing a frame color that matches a shade in an image while others suggest a bolder colored frame for a dramatic effect. Shop frames on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    The artist known for the black-and-white optical illusion art called Movement in Squares is Bridget Riley. Riley states that she draws inspiration for her spectacular abstractions expressed in paintings and prints largely from nature, which she defines as a “dynamism of visual forces — an event rather than an appearance.” The British artist produced her iconic piece, Movement in Squares, in 1961. Find a wide range of Bridget Riley art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 19, 2025
    The work of Victor Vasarely that is made up entirely of curvilinear black and white stripes not contained by contour lines is Zebra. Created in 1937, it is often credited as the earliest Op art painting. Today, the work is in a private collection. Shop an assortment of Victor Vasarely art on 1stDibs.

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