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Four Small Antique Meissen Blue Onion Lunch Plates in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Four small antique Meissen Blue Onion lunch plates in hand-painted porcelain. Early 20th century
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Early 20th Century German Tableware

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Porcelain

Colossal Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Serving Dish in Hand Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Colossal antique Meissen "Blue Onion" serving dish in hand painted porcelain, early 20th century
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Early 20th Century German Porcelain

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Porcelain

Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Bowl in Hand Painted Porcelain, Early 20th Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique Meissen "Blue onion" bowl in hand painted porcelain, early 20th century. Measures: 11 x
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Early 20th Century German Porcelain

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Porcelain

Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Sauce Boat in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Early 20th C
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" sauce boat in hand-painted porcelain, Early 20th century. Measures
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Early 20th Century German Porcelain

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Porcelain

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Meissen, a Set of Three Blue Onion Dinner Plates, circa. 1900
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Meissen, a set of three blue onion dinner plates. Approx. 1900. First factory quality. In perfect condition. Marked. Dimensions: D 25.0 x H 3.5 cm. .
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Meissen, a Set of Three Deep Plates, Hand Painted, Blue Onion. Late 19th Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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Set of Twelve Meissen Blue Onion Large Crescent Shaped Dishes
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Boston, MA
I would like to offer you this rare set of twelve blue onion Meissen large crescent shape dishes. This shaped dish was originally used to put along the side of your dinner plates to ...
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Antique Stadt Meissen Blue Onion Lidded Tureen in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique Stadt Meissen Blue Onion lidded tureen in hand-painted porcelain. Early 20th century. Measures: 28 x 21.5 x 14 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped. 1st factory quality.
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Antique English Oak Cake Stand
Located in Port Chester, NY
A lovely foldable oak cake stand with two large rectangular serving surfaces. Nice color and patina. Would make a good side or occasional table when left open next to a chair. Measur...
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Antique Meissen Blue Onion vase in hand-painted porcelain. Approx. 1900.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique Meissen Blue Onion vase in hand-painted porcelain. Approx. 1900. Measures: 23.5 x 13 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped. 3rd factory quality.
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Meissen, Blue Onion Pattern, Set of Three Hand Painted Dinner Plates
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Meissen, Blue Onion pattern, a set of three hand-painted dinner plates. Early 20th century. Marked. In excellent condition. Fifth factory quality. Dimensions: D approx. 24.5 x H...
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Meissen, Blue Onion Oval Dish, circa 1900
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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Meissen, Blue Onion Oval Dish, circa 1900
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Stadt Meissen, Three Deep Plates, Blue Onion Pattern, 1930s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stadt Meissen, three deep plates - Blue Onion pattern. Hand-painted. 1930s. Marked. In perfect condition. Dimensions: D 25.0 x H 4.5 cm.
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Meissen, Germany, Three Blue Onion Pattern Plates, Approx. 1900
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Meissen, Germany, three Blue Onion pattern plates. Hand-painted. Approx. 1900. Marked. In perfect condition. First factory quality. Dimensions: D 17.4 cm.
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Four Blue Onion Pattern Plates, Meissen, Germany, Approx. 1900
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Meissen, Germany, four Blue Onion pattern plates. Hand-painted. Approx. 1900. Marked. In perfect condition. Third factory quality. Dimensions: D 17.4 cm.
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Antique Coalport Porcelain Plate Lake Menteith, 1891
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique shaped circular Coalport Named View porcelain cabinet plate signed E. Ball and dated 1891. The central hand-painted scene of Lake Menteith is set withi...
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Four Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Plates in Hand Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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Located in Dayton, OH
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Four Antique Meissen Blue Onion Lunch Plates in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Four antique Meissen blue onion lunch plates in hand-painted porcelain. Approx. 1900. Diameter
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Five antique Meissen Blue Onion lunch plates in hand-painted porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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Six Antique Meissen Blue Onion Dinner Plates in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Six antique Meissen Blue Onion dinner plates in hand-painted porcelain. Approx. 1900. Measure
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Four Antique Meissen Blue Onion Dinner Plates in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Four antique Meissen Blue Onion dinner plates in hand-painted porcelain. Early 20th century
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Five Antique Meissen Blue Onion Dinner Plates in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Five antique Meissen Blue Onion dinner plates in hand-painted porcelain. Late 19th century
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Twelve Antique Meissen Blue Onion Dinner Plates in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Twelve antique Meissen blue onion dinner plates in hand-painted porcelain. Early 20th century
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Six Antique Meissen Blue Onion Dinner Plates in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Six antique Meissen Blue Onion dinner plates in hand-painted porcelain. Early 20th century
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Four Antique Meissen Blue Onion Deep Plates in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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Six Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Deep Plates in Hand Painted Porcelain
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Twelve Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Deep Plates in Hand Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Twelve antique Meissen "Blue Onion" deep plates in hand painted porcelain, early 20th century
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Six Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Lunch Plates in Hand Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Six antique Meissen "Blue Onion" lunch plates in hand painted porcelain, early 20th century
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Two Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Dinner Plates in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Two antique Meissen "Blue Onion" dinner plates in hand-painted porcelain, Early 20th century
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Four Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Lunch Plates in Hand Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Four antique Meissen "Blue Onion" lunch plates in hand painted porcelain, early 20th century
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Five Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Dinner Plates in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Five antique Meissen "Blue Onion" dinner plates in hand-painted porcelain, Early 20th century
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Six Antique Meissen Blue Onion Lunch Plates in Hand-Painted Porcelain
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Six antique Meissen blue onion lunch plates in hand-painted porcelain. Early 20th century
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Four Antique Meissen Blue Onion Plates in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Approx. 1900
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Four antique Meissen Blue Onion plates in hand-painted porcelain. Approx. 1900. Diameter: 18 cm
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Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Dinner Plate in Hand Painted Porcelain, Ten Pieces
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" dinner plate in hand painted porcelain. Early 20th century. Ten pieces
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Six Small Antique Meissen Blue Onion Lunch Plates in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Six small antique Meissen Blue Onion lunch plates in hand-painted porcelain. Early 20th century
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Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Deep Plate in Hand Painted Porcelain, 11 Pieces
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" deep plate in hand painted porcelain, early 20th century. 11 pieces in
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Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Lunch Plate in Hand Painted Porcelain, Eight Pieces
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" lunch plate in hand painted porcelain, early 20th century. Eight
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Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Teapot in Hand Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" teapot in hand painted porcelain, early 20th century. Measures: 24 x
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Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Square Bowl in Hand Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Square Bowl in Hand Painted Porcelain
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Two Antique Meissen Blue Onion Bowls in Hand Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Two antique Meissen blue onion bowls in hand painted porcelain, early 20th century. Largest
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Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Cake Plateau in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" cake plateau in hand-painted porcelain. Early 20th century. Measures
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Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Fish Drainer in Hand Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" fish drainer in hand painted porcelain, early 20th century. Measures
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Six Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Bowls in Hand Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Six antique Meissen "Blue Onion" bowls in hand painted porcelain, early 20th century. Measures: 12
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Antique Giant Meissen "Blue Onion" Rare Bowl in Hand Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique giant Meissen "Blue Onion" rare bowl in hand painted porcelain. Early 20th century
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Large Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Bowl / Dish in Hand Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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Large Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Lidded Tureen in Hand Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large antique Meissen "Blue Onion" lidded tureen in hand painted porcelain. Early 20th century
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Two Antique Meissen Blue Onion Coffee Cups with Saucers in Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Two antique Meissen blue onion coffee cups with saucers in hand painted porcelain, early 20th
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Large Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Serving Dish in Hand Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large antique Meissen "Blue Onion" serving dish in hand painted porcelain. Early 20th century
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Two Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Condiment Sets in Hand Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Two antique Meissen "Blue Onion" condiment sets in hand painted porcelain, early 20th century
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Early 20th Century German Porcelain

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Large Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Serving Dish in Hand Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large antique Meissen "Blue Onion" serving dish in hand painted porcelain. Early 20th century
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Early 20th Century German Porcelain

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Large Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Serving Tray in Hand Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large antique Meissen "Blue Onion" serving tray in hand painted porcelain, early 20th century
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Two Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Salt Cellars in Hand Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Two antique Meissen "Blue Onion" salt cellars in hand painted porcelain, early 20th century
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Large Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Square Bowl in Hand Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large antique Meissen "Blue Onion" square bowl in hand painted porcelain. Early 20th century
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Colossal Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Fish Dish in Hand Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Colossal Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" fish dish in hand painted porcelain, early 20th century
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Large Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Bowl / Dish in Hand Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large antique Meissen "Blue Onion" bowl / dish in hand-painted porcelain. Early 20th century
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Six Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Coffee Cups with Saucer in Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Six antique Meissen "Blue Onion" coffee cups with saucer in hand painted porcelain. Early 20th
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Four Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Coffee Cups with Saucer in Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Four antique Meissen "Blue Onion" coffee cups with saucer in hand painted porcelain, early 20th
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Six Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Coffee Cups with Saucer in Porcelain
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Six antique Meissen "Blue Onion" coffee cups with saucer in hand painted porcelain, early 20th
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Six Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Coffee Cups with Saucer in Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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Large Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Lidded Soup Tureen in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large antique Meissen "Blue Onion" lidded soup tureen in hand-painted porcelain. Early 20th century
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Six Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Teacups with Saucer in Hand Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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Early 20th Century Meissen Porcelain Cabinet Plate by Francesca Hirsch
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique Meissen porcelain cabinet plate by Francesca Hirsch, circa 1900 in date
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Twelve Antique Meissen Blue Onion Dinner Plates in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Twelve antique Meissen blue onion dinner plates in hand-painted porcelain. Late 19th century
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Antique Late 19th Century German Dinner Plates

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Five Antique Stadt Meissen Blue Onion Side Plates in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Five antique Stadt Meissen Blue Onion side plates in hand-painted porcelain. Early 20th century
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Early 20th Century German Porcelain

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Eight Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Plates in Hand Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Eight antique Meissen "Blue Onion" plates in hand painted porcelain. Early 20th century. Measures
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Twelve Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Lunch Plates in Openwork Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Twelve antique Meissen "Blue Onion" lunch plates in hand-painted openwork porcelain, Early 20th
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Four Antique Meissen Blue Onion Lunch Plates in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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Four Antique Meissen Blue Onion Dinner Plates in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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Six Antique Meissen Blue Onion Dinner Plates in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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11 Antique Meissen Blue Onion Dinner Plates in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
11 antique Meissen blue onion dinner plates in hand-painted porcelain. Approx. 1900. Measure
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Six Antique Meissen Blue Onion Dinner Plates in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Six antique Meissen Blue Onion dinner plates in hand-painted porcelain. Before 1888. Diameter
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Six Antique Meissen Blue Onion Dinner Plates in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Six antique Meissen Blue Onion dinner plates in hand-painted porcelain. Late 19 century. Diameter
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Six Antique Meissen Blue Onion Dinner Plates in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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Twelve Antique Meissen Blue Onion Lunch Plates in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Twelve antique Meissen blue onion lunch plates in hand-painted porcelain. Late 19th century
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Finding the Right porcelain for You

Today you’re likely to bring out your antique and vintage porcelain in order to dress up your dining table for a special meal.

Porcelain, a durable and nonporous kind of pottery made from clay and stone, was first made in China and spread across the world owing to the trade routes to the Far East established by Dutch and Portuguese merchants. Given its origin, English speakers called porcelain “fine china,” an expression you still might hear today. "Fine" indeed — for over a thousand years, it has been a highly sought-after material.

Meissen Porcelain, one of the first factories to create real porcelain outside Asia, popularized figurine centerpieces during the 18th century in Germany, while works by Capodimonte, a porcelain factory in Italy, are synonymous with flowers and notoriously hard to come by. Modern porcelain houses such as Maison Fragile of Limoges, France — long a hub of private porcelain manufacturing — keep the city’s long tradition alive while collaborating with venturesome contemporary artists such as illustrator Jean-Michel Tixier.

Porcelain is not totally clumsy-guest-proof, but it is surprisingly durable and easy to clean. Its low permeability and hardness have rendered porcelain wares a staple in kitchens and dining rooms as well as a common material for bathroom sinks and dental veneers. While it is tempting to store your porcelain behind closed glass cabinet doors and reserve it only for display, your porcelain dinner plates and serving platters can safely weather the “dangers” of the dining room and be used during 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 stronger than ceramic because it is denser. 

On 1stDibs, browse an expansive collection of antique and vintage porcelain made in a variety of styles, including Regency, Scandinavian modern and other examples produced during the mid-century era, plus Rococo, which found its inspiration in nature and saw potters crafting animal figurines and integrating organic motifs such as floral patterns in their work.

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