French Mid-Century Majolica Blue Flower Plate Charolles
By Charolles
Located in Austin, TX
Small French Mid-Century Majolica Blue Flower Plate Charolles. 7 inches diameter.
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates
Ceramic, Faience
French Mid-Century Majolica Blue Flower Plate Charolles
By Charolles
Located in Austin, TX
Small French Mid-Century Majolica Blue Flower Plate Charolles. 7 inches diameter.
Ceramic, Faience
Large French Mid-Century Majolica Blue Flower Plate Charolles
By Charolles
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Mid-Century Blue Flower Plate signed Charolles. 9 inches diameter.
Ceramic, Faience
Large French Mid-Century Majolica Blue Flower Plate Charolles
By Charolles
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Mid-Century Blue Flower Plate signed Charolles. 9 inches diameter.
Ceramic, Faience
French Blue Majolica Plate with Yellow Flowers Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Blue Majolica Plate with Yellow Flowers Circa 1890.
Ceramic
19th Century French Majolica Flowers Plate
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century French Majolica flowers plate.
Ceramic
19th Century French Majolica Flowers Plate
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century French Majolica flowers plate.
Ceramic
19th Century French Majolica Flowers Plate
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century French Majolica flowers plate.
Ceramic
19th Century French Majolica Flowers Plate
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century French Majolica flowers plate.
Ceramic
19th Century French Majolica Flowers Plate
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century French Majolica flowers plate.
Ceramic
$400
H 0.75 in Dm 9 in
Samuel Alcock Plate, Melted Snow Border, Periwinkle Blue Lilac, Flowers, ca 1822
By Samuel Alcock & Co.
Located in London, GB
A plate with white melted snow border on a periwinkle ground with tiny gilt stars, with a
Porcelain
19th Century Majolica Pink Flowers Plate Clairefontaine
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Majolica pink flowers plate signed Clairefontaine.
Ceramic
19th Century Majolica Pink Flowers Plate Clairefontaine
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Majolica pink flowers plate signed Clairefontaine.
Ceramic
19th Century Majolica Pink Flowers Plate Clairefontaine
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Majolica pink flowers plate signed Clairefontaine.
Ceramic
Early 19th Century French Flowers Porcelain Plate
Located in Austin, TX
Early 19th Century French Flowers Porcelain Plate. Called Porcelain of Paris. 9 inches diameter.
Porcelain
19th Century English Majolica Leaves & White Flowers Plate
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century English Majolica Leaves and White Flowers Plate.
Ceramic
$395
H 0.75 in Dm 9.25 in
Coalport John Rose Porcelain Plate, Cobalt Blue, Gilt, Flowers & Fruits, 1805-15
By Coalport Porcelain, John Rose
Located in London, GB
decorated in underglaze cobalt blue and has beautifully hand painted flowers and fruits, and rich gilding
Porcelain
Large German Majolica Leaves & Flowers Plate Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Large German Majolica Leaves & Flowers Plate Circa 1900. 9 inches diameter.
Ceramic
19th Century English Majolica Leaves & Pink Flowers Plate
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century English Majolica Leaves & Pink Flowers Plate.
Ceramic
19th Century English Majolica Leaves and White Flowers Plate
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century English Majolica Leaves and White Flowers Plate.
Ceramic
$5,200 / set
H 0.75 in Dm 8.75 in
Set of 12 Cauldon Hand-Painted "Flower Arrangement" Dessert Plates, Cobalt Blue
By Brown, Westhead & Moore/Cauldon
Located in Great Barrington, MA
in gold with central floral decoration. Each plate depicts a unique flower arrangement, framed with a
Porcelain
French Majolica Plate with Flowers & Butterfly, Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French majolica plate with flowers & butterfly, Circa 1900.
Ceramic
Majolica Plate Flowers & Dragonfly Choisy le Roi, circa 1880
By Choisy-le-Roi
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica Plate Flowers & Dragonfly Choisy le Roi, circa 1880. Baby blue background with lily of the
Ceramic
$1,004Sale Price|45% Off
H 1.11 in Dm 10.52 in
Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Period Plate Dish Flowers, China
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A lovely Kangxi period Plate dating to around 1690-1710. Nice bamboo at the base. Marked at base
Porcelain
$1,900 / set
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Machin Part Dessert Service, Moustache Shape, Cobalt Blue and Flowers, ca 1825
By Machin
Located in London, GB
flowers. The service consists of two oval dishes, one shell dish and 8 plates. This set is sold "As
Porcelain
$1,255Sale Price|48% Off
H 2.37 in Dm 13.78 in
Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Ko Imari Charger Crane Flowers Spur Marks
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Large and amazing charger with a scene of a stunning crane between flowers/plants. The blue colors
Porcelain
$49 / item
H 1 in W 12.75 in D 12.75 in
Spode 13" Garden Collection Flowers Poppy Blue Yellow Platter Dinner Plate, Each
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Spode 13" Garden Collection Flowers Poppy Blue Yellow Platter Dinner Plate (Sold by the
Porcelain
$400 / set
H 0.79 in Dm 9.85 in
Four Royal Copenhagen White Rose Dinner Plates with Blue Border, White Flowers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Four Royal Copenhagen White Rose dinner plates with blue border, white flowers and foliage. Dated
Porcelain
$723 / set
H 0.04 in Dm 9.06 in
18th c Kangxi Antique Chinese Porcelain Plates Set of 5 Dinner Vases Flowers
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Sharing with you this nice set of 5 Chinese porcelain small plates from the Kangxi
Porcelain
Chantilly Plate with Blue Flowers & Insects, C. 1770
By Chantilly
Located in Geelong, Victoria
Chantilly plate with lobed basket-weave moulded rim, well painted to the center with a flower group
Porcelain
Meissen Plate with 'New Spanish' Moulded Rim, Flowers, circa 1760
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Geelong, Victoria
Meissen dinner plate of 'New Spanish' with scroll moulded rim, feathering to the edge, brightly
Porcelain
Unavailable
H 14.5 in W 14.5 in D 0.5 in
Collection Pearlware Chargers with Blue Shell Edge and Baskets of Flowers
Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE
A rare collection of pearlware glaze pottery six chargers, dishes and plate with a blue shell edge
Ceramic, Pottery
Sold
H 1 in Dm 10.25 in
Jones & Walley Blue Amaranthine Flowers English Transferware Dinner Plates, S/6
By Staffordshire
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In the “Amaranthine Flowers” pattern, a set of six dinner plates, by Elijah Jones & Edward Walley
Earthenware
French Blue Majolica Plate with Yellow Flowers Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Blue Majolica Plate with Yellow Flowers Circa 1890.
Ceramic
Dozen Dresden China Dinner Dishes with Flowers and Deep Blue Borders
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in Katonah, NY
bouquet of colorful flowers in the center, encircled by deep blue borders decorated with scrolling gilt
Porcelain
19th Century Blue Majolica Plate with Red Flowers
Located in Austin, TX
19th century blue Majolica plate with red flowers.
Majolica
Small Austrian Majolica Blue Flowers Plate, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Small Austrian Majolica Blue Flowers Plate, circa 1890.
Ceramic
Machin Porcelain Plate, Periwinkle Blue with Flowers, Regency ca 1820
By Machin
Located in London, GB
minor wear. The blue morning glory flower has faded; this is often the case with blue enamels of this
Porcelain
French Blue Majolica Plate with Red Flowers Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
19th-century blue Majolica plate with red flowers.
Ceramic
French Blue Majolica Plate with Yellow Flowers Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Blue Majolica Plate with Yellow Flowers Circa 1890.
Ceramic
French Blue Majolica Plate with Yellow Flowers Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Blue Majolica Plate with Yellow Flowers Circa 1890.
Ceramic
Antique Majolica Leaves and Blue Flowers Plate, circa 1890
By Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica plate with blue flowers and leaves, circa 1890 attributed to Onnaing.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Sold
H 1 in Dm 9.25 in L 1 in
Coalport Porcelain Plate, Cobalt Blue and Spectacular Flowers, Regency 1820-1825
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in London, GB
plate is a large and stunningly beautiful flower bouquet, painted by what must have been one of
Porcelain
Ridgway Porcelain Plate, Cobalt Blue, Gilt, Flowers, Moustache, Regency
By J&W Ridgeway
Located in London, GB
cobalt blue ground on the rims, with cream and gilt detail. In the center of the plate is a sublimely
Porcelain
Sold
H 1.2 in Dm 9.5 in
Coalport John Rose Porcelain Plate, Cobalt Blue and Flowers, Regency 1805-1810
By John Rose, Coalport Porcelain
Located in London, GB
cobalt blue ground, rich gilding and a stunning flower painting in the centre. There are still a few
Porcelain
Sold
H 0.75 in Dm 8.75 in
Porcelain Plate Coalport, Birds, Flowers, Cobalt Blue Patt. 759, Regency ca 1815
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful plate made by Coalport around 1815. The plate bears the famous and very
Porcelain
19th Century Majolica Purple Flowers Plate Clairefontaine
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Majolica pink flowers plate signed Clairefontaine.
Ceramic
Coalport Porcelain Plate, Royal Blue with Flower Garlands, 1820-1825
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful large dinner plate made by Coalport some time between 1820 and 1825. The plate
Porcelain
Sold
H 0.5 in Dm 8.75 in L 0.5 in
Coalport Porcelain Plate, Brunswick Blue and Flowers, Regency, circa 1825
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in London, GB
. This plate would have belonged to a large dessert service; dinner parties were an important part of
Porcelain
1880s English Majolica Flowers Aqua Plate
Located in Austin, TX
English Victorian Majolica plate pink flowers on aqua background, circa 1880.
Ceramic
Coalport John Rose Porcelain Plate, Cobalt Blue, Gilt, Flowers, Georgian
By Coalport Porcelain, John Rose
Located in London, GB
Georgian era. The plate has a beautiful cobalt blue ground, rich gilding and elegant hand painted floral
Porcelain
Mason's Ironstone Plate, Cabbage Moulded Blue with Flowers, ca 1840
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in London, GB
cabbage shape with a bright Royal blue ground and beautiful hand painted flower sprays. Miles Mason was
Porcelain
Machin Moustache Plate, Flowers on Cobalt Blue, Regency, circa 1825
Located in London, GB
. The plate has the famous "moustache" moulding, a beautiful cobalt blue ground and hand painted flowers
Porcelain
Roger Capron Painted Plate with Flower Motif
By Roger Capron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful ceramic hand painted plate with blue and white flower motif by Roger Capron from France
Ceramic
Ridgway Porcelain Plate, Cobalt Blue, Gilt and Flowers, Regency, circa 1820
By J & W Ridgway
Located in London, GB
period. The plate is decorated in a richly gilded pattern of cobalt blue and little flower reserves, and
Porcelain
Sold
H 1 in Dm 10.25 in
Coalport Porcelain Plate, Moulded Surface, White, Blue, Flowers, Regency ca 1820
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in London, GB
picked off in fresh blue and gilt, and the plate has a simple gilt rim. The flower panels are of a
Porcelain
Small German Majolica Flowers Plate circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Small German Majolica Flowers Plate Villeroy & Boch circa 1900.
Ceramic
Sold
H 0.75 in Dm 8.5 in L 0.75 in
Coalport Porcelain Plate, Cobalt Blue, Birds and Flowers, Regency 1815-1820
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in London, GB
dinner service in this pattern and I counted more than 20 of these birds, all of them unique! The flower
Porcelain
Coalport John Rose Porcelain Plate, Cobalt Blue and Flowers, ca 1805
By Coalport Porcelain, John Rose
Located in London, GB
decorated in underglaze cobalt blue and has beautifully hand painted flowers. Coalport was one of the
Porcelain
Sold
H 0.75 in W 8.75 in D 9.5 in
Machin Porcelain Plate, Cobalt Blue, Gilt and Flowers, Regency, circa 1820
Located in London, GB
"inverted shell" moulding, a deep cobalt blue ground with rich gilding and beautiful hand painted flowers in
Porcelain
Belgium Majolica Flowers Plate Wasmuel, circa 1880
By Wasmuel Majolica
Located in Austin, TX
Small Belgium Majolica flowers plate Wasmuel, circa 1880. Geometrical pattern.
Ceramic, Faience
Majolica Reticulated Flowers Plate Villeroy & Boch, circa 1900
By Villeroy & Boch
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica reticulated flowers plate Villeroy & Boch signed, circa 1900.
Ceramic
Sold
H 1.2 in Dm 9.5 in L 1.2 in
Coalport John Rose Porcelain Plate, Cobalt Blue, Flowers, Gilt Vines, 1805-1810
By John Rose, Coalport Porcelain
Located in London, GB
late Georgian era. The plate has a beautiful cobalt blue ground, rich gilding and elegant hand painted
Porcelain
Sold
H 0.5 in Dm 8.75 in
Samuel Alcock Porcelain Plate, Cobalt Blue, Flowers, Rococo Revival ca 1845 ‘1’
By Samuel Alcock & Co.
Located in London, GB
plate is decorated in cobalt blue, gilt and beautiful flowers, and has a "horn of plenty" moulded detail
Porcelain
Sold
H 0.5 in Dm 8 in
Coalport Small Porcelain Plate, Cobalt Blue, Gilt and Flowers, Regency 1810-1815
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in London, GB
blue scaled ground and flower reserves surrounded by gilt scrolls. Coalport was one of the leading
Porcelain
German Majolica Leaves and Flowers Plate, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
German Majolica leaves and flowers plate, circa 1890.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery
Sold
H 1 in Dm 9.5 in L 1 in
Coalport Porcelain Plate, Sky Blue with Flowers by Thomas Dixon, 1845-1850 '1'
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in London, GB
plate. The centre of the plate has a wonderful bouquet of flowers painted by the famous porcelain
Porcelain
Majolica Paradise Bird and Flowers Salins Plate, circa 1890
By Salins
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica Paradise bird and flowers Salins Plate, circa 1890.
Ceramic
Set of 4 John Rose Coalport Plates, Cobalt Blue, Birds, Flowers, circa 1805
By John Rose, Coalport Porcelain
Located in London, GB
. The plates have a cobalt blue ground, beautiful gilding and stunning reserves with hand painted birds
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Porcelain Plate Dish With Flowers, Kangxi Period
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type:Plates Region of Origin: China Emperor: Kangxi (1661-1722
Porcelain
Sold
H 0.99 in Dm 10.52 in
Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Period Plate Dish Flowers Marked, 1690-1710
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A lovely Kangxi period Plate dating to around 1690-1710. Nice bamboo at the base. Marked at base
Porcelain
Machin Dessert Service, Moustache Shape, Cobalt Blue with Flowers, ca 1825
By Machin
Located in London, GB
flower reserves. The service consists of two oval dishes, four square shell dishes, and eight plates
Porcelain
Sold
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
New Hall Porcelain Dessert Service, Cobalt Blue with Flowers, Regency 1824-1830
By New Hall
Located in London, GB
skilled artists. Cobalt blue and gilt was very popular around this time; dinner tables were lit by candles
Porcelain
Ridgway Large Dessert Service, Cobalt Blue, Gilt, Flowers, Regency ca 1818
By Ridgway Porcelain
Located in London, GB
known as the Regency period. The service consists of 24 plates, four oval dishes, four square dishes
Porcelain
Sold
H 1 in Dm 1 in L 1 in
Ridgway Full Dessert Service, Cobalt Blue, Gilt and Flowers, Regency, circa 1825
By Ridgway Porcelain
Located in London, GB
centre piece tazza, see last picture. All sky blue flowers have faded; this is common for sky blue enamel
Porcelain
Sold
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
New Hall Porcelain Part Dessert Service, Cobalt Blue, Flowers, Regency 1824-1830
By New Hall
Located in London, GB
service consists of 8 plates and 2 oval serving dishes, and is decorated in cobalt blue, gilt and stunning
Earthenware
French Majolica Pink Flowers Salins, circa 1890
By Salins
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Pink Flowers Salins, circa 1890.
Majolica, Ceramic
A Set of Dishes: A Dessert Service with Cobalt Blue and a Basket of Flowers
Located in Katonah, NY
Each dish of this dessert service shows a well painted scene of spring flowers in a basket under a
Porcelain
Majolica Paradise Bird and Flowers Salins, circa 1890
By Salins
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica paradise bird and pink flowers signed Salins, circa 1890.
Ceramic
Royal Copenhagen, Blue Flower Angular, five dinner plates.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen, Blue Flower Angular, five dinner plates. Model number: 10/8549 1980/90s. First
Porcelain
Limoges Porcelain Gilt Floral Service for 10
Located in Astoria, NY
Scranton, P.A., each with gilt edge and pink and blue flowers, comprising: eleven (11) dinner plates, ten
Porcelain
German Majolica Reticulated Blue Flowers Plate, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Charming German Majolica reticulated blue flowers plate, circa 1890.
Ceramic
French Blue Majolica Plate with Yellow Flowers Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Blue Majolica Plate with Yellow Flowers Circa 1890
Ceramic
Antique Majolica Leaves and Blue Flowers Plate, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica plate with blue flowers and leaves circa 1890 attributed to Onnaing.
Ceramic
Antique Majolica Leaves and Blue Flowers Plate, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica plate with blue flowers and leaves, circa 1890 attributed to Onnaing.
Ceramic
Sold
H 0.75 in Dm 8.5 in
John Rose Coalport Porcelain Plate, Cobalt Blue with Flowers, Regency ca 1805
By Coalport Porcelain, John Rose
Located in London, GB
decorated in underglaze coablt blue and has beautifully hand painted flowers. Coalport was one of the
Porcelain
Forsyth Zebra Hide Pouf Ottoman, Made To Order
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Our zebra pouf ottomans are handcrafted from our beautiful Forsyth zebra hides. The most beautiful zebra hides are selected, handcut, handstitched, and hand stuffed. Each step is met...
Zebra Hide
Great 18 Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, Murano
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Here the larger version of the successful 12 leaves compact palmette ceiling fixture. This group of shallow ceiling mount Murano chandelier was first designed for a luxury yacht low...
Metal
Solid Oak Dovetail Record Crate
By Matt Richmond, Blake Tovin
Located in Nyack, NY
As avid record collectors we all have albums we want close at hand. Whether storing new finds or favourite titles that are in heavy rotation, our dovetail record crate is the perfect...
Brass
Solid Walnut Dovetail Record Crate
By Blake Tovin, Matt Richmond
Located in Nyack, NY
As avid record collectors we all have albums we want close at hand. Whether storing new finds or favorite titles that are in heavy rotation, our dovetail record crate is the perfect ...
Brass
$16,697 / set
H 39.38 in W 49.22 in D 23.63 in
1920s Art Deco Commode & Nightstands, in Burl Walnut , by Gaetano Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian 1920s elegant Art Deco Commode with pair of nightstands in burl walnut Two nightstands with commode by Gaetano Borsani , in burl walnut , with golden brass handle and foot. ...
Walnut, Burl
Gilded Peacock Sculpture in Porcelain and Crystal
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture gilded peacock handmade in precious porcelain one by one, feather by feather. Each feather is unique. Made with shiny porcelain, hand-painted with 24-karat gold and preciou...
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Majolica Palissy Portuguese Lobster Wall Platter Plate, circa 1950s
By Caldas Da Rainha
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Portugese Caldas da Rainha Palissy lobster wall plaque plate, circa 1950s. Decorated with mussels, shells and seaweed. Beautiful condition for this age. A beautiful piece of art for...
Majolica
$7,200 / set
H 1 in Dm 10.38 in
12 Coalport for Tiffany 1899 Gold, Ivory and Cobalt Blue Dinner Plates
By Coalport for Tiffany
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A set of 12 rare Coalport, made for Tiffany and Co. dinner plates featuring six alternating reserves of two colors of cobalt blue enamel with profuse raised paste gold overlay. The p...
Porcelain
$2,903
H 10.75 in W 5.25 in D 4.4 in
Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style
By Victor Horta
Located in Lisse, NL
Top condition and pure elegance Art Nouveau vase. For the collectors of museum quality and condition Art Nouveau ceramics. This stunning Art Nouveau vase is decorated with the mos...
Bronze
French Green Majolica Leaves Plate Montereau, circa 1890
By Creil et Montereau
Located in Austin, TX
French green Majolica leaves plate signed Montereau, circa 1890.
Ceramic
$2,800 / item
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 13.39 in
Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Black Leather 21st Century Modern
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of soft leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experie...
Steel
Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Red Coral Specimen
Located in London, GB
This red coral specimen, with flowing lines and organic form, is a beautiful example of how the work of nature can be, and has been, celebrated as art. The coral has been mounted on ...
Coral
Set of 12 Minton Gold Rimmed Porcelain Ball Dinner Plates
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
One of Minton's most popular patterns is named "Porcelain Ball” which features a large diameter plate bordered by a gold and white floral decoration and trimmed with an acid etc...
Porcelain
Handmade Nickel Plated Decorative Snail, Paperweight
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Each of these exquisite solid brass snails is handmade individually with incredible detail. Cast using very traditional techniques, they are finished with a nickel plating giving the...
Nickel
$4,800
H 86 in W 39 in D 9.5 in
Custom-Crafted Art Nouveau Style Wrought Iron Gate with Stylized Flower
By Ron Moore
Located in San Francisco, CA
A custom-crafted Art Nouveau style wrought iron gate with stylized flower; of assymetrical form with a lively floral head emanating from one corner; with artist's initials 'RSM'.
Italian Art Deco 1940s Wardrobe
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Italian 1940s Art Deco wardrobe.
Wood
Set the mood when you’re setting the table. The right antique and vintage dinner plates for the meals in your home can truly elevate the dining experience.
We haven’t had our own plate at dinner for very long. It wasn’t until the middle of the 19th century in Europe that individual dinner plates had become the norm, replacing the platters that diners had shared before them. Innovations at the dining table are believed to have been introduced by Italian noblewoman Catherine de’ Medici, who, when she married King Henry II of France in 1533, brought with her decorative table adornments for meals and fine tableware such as silver forks, replacing the fingers and knives utilized during dinner before her arrival. Italy was a bit faster on table settings, and, thanks to Catherine, tableware such as dinner plates would also replace the wooden trenchers and flat slabs of days-old bread that preceded them.
Today, while enthusiasts of mid-century modern furnishings might pine for vintage mismatched dinner plates — a mix of old and new can be refreshing — presenting ceramic vessels, glassware and decorative centerpieces that matched was once actually part of the point as setting the table became more refined during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. And as Fornasetti dinner plates and Chinese porcelain tableware have long held weight as collector’s items and status symbols, your dinner dishes haven’t ever really been merely functional. From antique metal dishes and ornamental earthenware designed by celebrated English ceramics makers Wedgwood, dinner plates are statement-making works that bring elegance and likely stir conversation at your table.
Entertaining is an art form, and the kitchen bar island and dining room table in your space are cherished gathering places where families and friends convene and grow closer over good meals. Browse an extensive collection of antique and vintage dinner plates to pair with these important events today on 1stDibs.
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After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
Faye Toogood and John Pawson are among the list of plate designers.
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Perhaps best known as a Revolutionary War hero, Revere was also an accomplished silversmith, and this pot is now available on 1stDibs.
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