Davenport Chinoiserie
Davenport Porcelain Lidded Bowl in Chinoiserie Pattern 2829, English 1860
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good porcelain covered bowl, complete with lid, having a very decorative chinoiserie
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
H 6.2 in W 7.75 in D 5.75 in
Fab, Antique English Davenport Ironstone Chinoiserie Pattern Covd, Veg, Tureen
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Exceptional Antique English Davenport Ironstone Hand Painted Imari Decor "Bamboo & Peony" pattern
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ironstone
H 6.5 in W 13.13 in D 9.5 in
Early Davenport Ironstone Mug Hand Painted Chinoiserie Pattern 659, circa 1815
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
number "659", which is one of Davenport's very few chinoiserie patterns.
The bold pattern features
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Ceramics
Materials
Ironstone
H 3.38 in W 4.22 in D 3.05 in
Eight Flying Bird Plates by Davenport England Circa 1840
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Katonah, NY
A set of eight Davenport dinner platesin the Flying Bird pattern.
Six of the plates are 9.5" in
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Dinner Plates
Materials
Ironstone
SIX Davenport Porcelain Plates Hand Painted and Gilded Pattern, Circa 1870
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Davenport Company of Longport, Staffordshire Potteries, England, dating to the 19th century, Victorian
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
English Blue and White Chinoiserie Plate
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
English blue and white chinoiserie plate. Davenport Staffordshire oval plate in the "
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Serving Pieces
Georgian PAIR Davenport Dinner Plates Ironstone Pattern 659, Circa 1815
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
is number "659", which is one of Davenport's very few chinoiserie patterns.
The bold decoration
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Ceramics
Materials
Ironstone
Georgian Davenport Saucer Dish or Plate Ironstone in Pattern 659, circa 1815
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
is number "659", which is one of Davenport's very few chinoiserie patterns.
The bold pattern
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Ceramics
Materials
Ironstone
Georgian Davenport Very Large Plate ironstone in Stork Pattern No 24, Circa 1815
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
24 and one of Davenport's very few Chinoiserie patterns.
This bold pattern features polychrome
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Ceramics
Materials
Ironstone
Georgian Davenport PAIR of Side Plates in Stork Ptn No 24 Ironstone, circa 1815
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
date to the George 111 period, circa 1815. Made by the DAVENPORT factory of Longport, Staffordshire
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Pottery
Materials
Ironstone
Flying Bird Pattern Pair of Sauce Boats England Circa 1840
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Katonah, NY
features a colorful, long-tailed bird flying above a lush chinoiserie garden filled with blooming flowers
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinoiserie Tableware
Materials
Ironstone
Dinner and Side Plate English Ironstone in Flying Bird Ptn, 19th Century
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is two English ironstone plates; one dinner plate by Davenport and one side plate by Mason's
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics
Materials
Ironstone
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Davenport Nine Piece Part Dessert Set
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This very attractive nine piece dessert, or fruit set, is by Davenport, and decorated with their
Category
Antique 1860s English Chinoiserie Serving Pieces
Materials
Porcelain
Georgian Davenport Ironstone Dinner Plate Chinoiserie Pattern 135, circa 1815
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This a good large dinner plate made by William Davenport & Co., Longport, Staffordshire Potteries
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Dinner Plates
Materials
Ironstone
Pair English Imari Dishes Made by Davenport Circa 1820
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Katonah, NY
flowers which complements the center scene.
This pair of dishes were made in England by Davenport, circa
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Set of a Dozen Davenport Dishes in the Imari Style
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Katonah, NY
A set of dishes in the Imari style painted with the traditional orange, gilt and cobalt blue, but softened here with pale blue and lilac. The colors combine in a lovely asymmetrical ...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Dinner Plates
Materials
Ironstone
Fifteen Flying Bird Soup or Pasta Dishes Made by Davenport England Circa
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Katonah, NY
chinoiserie design.
The bottom of each dish has the blue printed Davenport factory mark: "Davenport Stone
Category
Antique 1840s English Chinoiserie Dinner Plates
Materials
Ironstone
Pair of Flying Bird Dishes Made by Davenport England Circa 1840
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Katonah, NY
Davenport in England circa 1840.
The chinoiserie design is exceptional and has an enduring charm.
The dishes
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Decorative Dishes and Vide-...
Materials
Ironstone
Nice 19th Century English Chinoiserie Davenport Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Interesting legs on this stunning English black lacquered chinoiserie Davenport desk.
A Davenport
Category
Antique 1880s Great Britain (UK) Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
Set of a Dozen Davenport Dessert or Salad Dishes in the Imari Style
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Katonah, NY
A set of dessert or salad dishes in the Imari style painted with the traditional orange, gilt and cobalt blue, but softened here with pale blue and lilac. The colors combine in a lov...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Dinner Plates
Materials
Ironstone
Davenport Stone China Chinoiserie Fruit Coolers in "Stork" Pattern
Located in Downingtown, PA
Georgian Davenport Imari stone China Chinoiserie fruit coolers,
Stork Pattern,
1805-20
The
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Antique Early 19th Century Regency Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Ironstone
Antique English Davenport China Porcelain Bulb Bough Pot Centerpiece Chinoiserie
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally rare Davenport Bone China bulb pot or pot Pourri Centerpiece of museum quality
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
H 8.75 in W 5.75 in D 5.75 in
Set of Twelve Antique Dishes Flying Bird Pattern
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Katonah, NY
enduring charm of this chinoiserie design. It is much sought after because it has everything that you would
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Dinner Plates
Materials
Ironstone
Set of Eight "Flying Bird" Pattern Ironstone Dishes
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Katonah, NY
pattern featuring a bird and flowers painted in rainbow colors. The dishes were made by Davenport, England
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Dinner Plates
Materials
Ironstone
Antique Pierced Oval Red white and Blue with Greek Key Border and Dragons
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Katonah, NY
An attractive Davenport pearlware drainer with a double border of blue and white Greek key and a
Category
Antique 19th Century British Chinoiserie Platters and Serveware
Materials
Earthenware
H 0.5 in W 14.75 in D 10.25 in
Davenport Chinoiserie Plate
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
Davenport chinoiserie plate. Antique plate with flowers and crane in blues, yellows, greens & gilt
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Georgian Davenport Ironstone Dinner Plate Chinoiserie Pattern 136, circa 1815
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This a good large dinner plate made by William Davenport & Co., Longport, Staffordshire Potteries
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Dinner Plates
Materials
Ironstone
Pair of Davenport Plates with a Chinoiserie Design Turquoise and Pink
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Katonah, NY
We are pleased to offer this pair of colorful chinoiserie decorated Davenport plates made in
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pottery
Materials
Ironstone
Rare, Georgian DAVENPORT Ironstone Mug, Chinoiserie "Stork" Pattern, Ca 1815
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
"Stork", pattern number 24, which is one of Davenport's very few Chinoiserie patterns.
The bold
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Pottery
Materials
Ironstone
H 3.38 in W 4.19 in D 2.94 in
Antique Flying Bird Pattern Dish Davenport England Circa 1840
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Katonah, NY
This antique Davenport rectangular dish is decorated in the vibrant Flying Bird pattern.
The design
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Decorative Dishes and Vide-...
Materials
Ironstone
Davenport Jug or Pitcher Ironstone Jardinière Pattern, circa 1815
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good Hydra jug or Pitcher made by the Davenport Company of Longport, Staffordshire
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pitchers
Materials
Ironstone
Early Davenport Ironstone Hydra Jug Jardinière Pattern, English, circa 1815
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
very decorative chinoiserie designs that was also used by Mason's Ironstone.
A similar Davenport jug
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics
Materials
Ironstone
H 4.5 in W 4.25 in D 3.63 in
Georgian Trio Davenport Jugs or Pitchers English Ironstone Jardinière Pattern
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good trio of Graduated Hydra Jugs or Pitchers made by the Davenport Company of Longport
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics
Materials
Ironstone
H 6.07 in W 6.25 in D 5.25 in
Davenport Porcelain Plate Hand Painted and Gilded Pattern, England Circa 1875
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a striking porcelain octagonal plate, hand painted and gilded, from the Davenport Company
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Georgian Davenport Ironstone Dinner Plate Hand Painted Pattern 27, Circa 1810
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
is one of Davenport's very few chinoiserie patterns.
The base of the plate carries the blue printed
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pottery
Materials
Ironstone
Flying Bird Pair of Small Dessert Dishes by Davenport England Circa 1840
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Katonah, NY
cobalt blue, and green.
The Flying Bird pattern has been popular since it was first made by Davenport in
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Dinner Plates
Materials
Ironstone
Early Davenport Ironstone Small Hydra Jug Jardiniere Pattern, English circa 1815
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good small Hydra jug, pitcher or cream jug made by the Davenport Company of Longport
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics
Materials
Ironstone
H 3.5 in W 3.7 in D 2.88 in
Georgian Davenport Porcelain Cabinet Plate fine Hand Painted, English Circa 1810
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful early porcelain cabinet plate, all hand-painted, from the Davenport Company of
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Davenport Porcelain Bowl in Pattern 2829 Fully Marked to Base, English, 1860
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good porcelain deep bowl with a bold pattern number 2829 made by Davenport & Co. of
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Flying Bird Pattern Large Drainer by Davenport Porcelain England Circa 1840
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Katonah, NY
it was first created by Davenport in England around 1813.
The drainer was made by Davenport in
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Decorative Dishes and Vide-...
Materials
Ironstone
Early 19th C. Davenport Jug or Pitcher Ironstone Jardiniere Pattern, Circa 1815
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
decorative chinoiserie designs that was also used by Mason's Ironstone.
An identical Davenport jug is
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pitchers
Materials
Ironstone
H 5.44 in W 5 in D 4.38 in
Early Davenport Porcelain Plate in Imari King's Pattern 330, English, circa 1820
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
, and attributed to the Davenport Company of Longport, Staffordshire Potteries, England, dating to early
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Large Blue and White Chinoiserie Platter
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
Large blue and white chinoiserie platter. Large Davenport platter with rich blue border of
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Platters and Serveware
Flying Bird Pattern Oval Bowl Made by Davenport Porcelain England Circa 1840
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Katonah, NY
was first made by Davenport in England circa 1813.
This bowl was made by Davenport in England circa
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Decorative Dishes and Vide-...
Materials
Ironstone
H 11 in W 8.25 in D 2.25 in
Georgian Davenport Ironstone Platter in Pattern 659, circa 1815
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
pattern is number "659", which is one of Davenport's very few chinoiserie patterns.
The bold pattern
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Ceramics
Materials
Ironstone
Georgian Davenport Large Meat Platter in Stork Ptn No 24 Ironstone, circa 1815
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Davenport's very few Chinoiserie patterns.
This bold pattern features polychrome enamels with a stork
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Pottery
Materials
Ironstone
H 2 in W 18.5 in D 14 in
Eight Flying Bird Pattern Small Dessert Plates Made England Circa 1840
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Katonah, NY
was first made by Davenport in England circa 1813.
This set was made by Davenport in England circa
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinoiserie Dinner Plates
Materials
Ironstone
Early Staffordshire Porcelain Plate Finely Hand Painted, English, circa 1820
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Lily and Willow Imari pattern, possibly by Davenport Company of Longport, Staffordshire Potteries
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Set of Six Blue and White English Plates
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
Set of six blue and white English plates. Assembled set of six blue willow and white Davenport
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Davenport basket, Chinoiserie decoration, circa 1805-10
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Geelong, Victoria
Davenport bone china dessert basket & stand, with pierced walls and gilt 'twig' handles, brightly
Category
Antique Early 1800s English Chinoiserie Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
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Davenport Chinoiserie For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic davenport chinoiserie available at 1stDibs. A davenport chinoiserie — often made from ceramic, ironstone and stoneware — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer davenport chinoiserie, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 19th Century. When you’re browsing for the right davenport chinoiserie, those designed in Georgian styles are of considerable interest. Davenport Porcelain each produced at least one beautiful davenport chinoiserie that is worth considering.
How Much is a Davenport Chinoiserie?
Prices for a davenport chinoiserie can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $285 and can go as high as $3,600, while the average can fetch as much as $446.
Finding the Right Dining-entertaining 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.
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