How do I identify early American furniture?

To identify early American furniture, you can evaluate your piece on your own or seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Although many pieces from the Colonial era are unmarked, double-checking your furniture for signatures, stamps and labels is still a good first step. Using trusted online resources, you can research any markings to determine if the maker was active in America during the 16th and early 17th centuries. When identifying unmarked furniture, it's generally necessary to consider the style and details of the piece. Due to its handcrafted origins, early American furniture tends to have visible tool marks and irregularities in its carvings. Early American furnishings tended to be simple in style but often had one or two refined details, such as cabriole legs. Looking at images of authentic early American furniture can be helpful when making an identification. On 1stDibs, find a collection of 18th-century American furniture.

What is the early American furniture style called?

The early American furniture style is often called the Colonial style. During the 17th century, American craftsmen drew inspiration from medieval and Renaissance furniture. By the 18th century, the William and Mary style that had emerged in England began to heavily influence the American Colonial style. Characteristics of Colonial-style furniture include turned legs, ornamental carvings and richly finished cherry, walnut and mahogany wood. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Colonial-style furniture.

Early American Porcelain

Porcelain Portrait Plaque

18th Century Ceramics American

Antique American Lighting

Porcelain Tankard

Early 20th Century Tall North American Painted & Gilt Porcelain Tankard

$1,200

H 14.5 in W 7 in D 8.5 in

Early 20th Century Tall North American Painted & Gilt Porcelain Tankard

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Experience the beauty and elegance of this early 20th-century North American white porcelain tankard from Belleek.

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Porcelain

Materials

Gold

Rare Early 19th Century American Porcelain Pitcher by Tucker & Hemphill

$2,250

H 9.13 in W 6.25 in D 8.5 in

Rare Early 19th Century American Porcelain Pitcher by Tucker & Hemphill

By Tucker and Hemphill

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Simply a wonderful piece of early American porcelain! Date: Early 19th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with no chips, cracks, o...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

Early 19th Century Hand-Painted Porcelain Cachepot Attributed to Tucker Factory

$750

H 3.5 in Dm 3.5 in

Early 19th Century Hand-Painted Porcelain Cachepot Attributed to Tucker Factory

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This rare and historically significant early 19th-century porcelain cachepot, attributed to the esteemed Tucker Factory of Philadelphia, stands as a remarkable example of early Ameri...

Category

Antique 19th Century American American Classical Planters, Cachepots and...

Materials

Porcelain

Large Early 20th Century American Usg Sheetrock Advertising Porcelain Sign

$3,350

H 35.5 in W 60 in D 0.1 in

Large Early 20th Century American Usg Sheetrock Advertising Porcelain Sign

Located in Forney, TX

A scarce antique, circa 1920s /1930s, USG (United States Gypsum) porcelain enameled advertising sign, early 20th century, industrial American Art Deco Modern taste.

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Signs

Materials

Metal, Enamel

American Belleek Porcelain Tall Tankard, Blackberry

$990

H 14.5 in W 7 in D 8.5 in

American Belleek Porcelain Tall Tankard, Blackberry

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Experience the beauty and elegance of this early 20th-century North American white porcelain tankard from Belleek.

Category

Early 20th Century Pitchers

Materials

Gold

Chinese Export Porcelain Blue & White Fruit Coolers / Cachepots American Federal

$16,500 / set

H 10.25 in W 9.5 in D 7.875 in

Chinese Export Porcelain Blue & White Fruit Coolers / Cachepots American Federal

Located in Litchfield, CT

Fine pair antique early 19th century Chinese export porcelain blue & white fruit coolers or cachepots circa 1800 for the American Federal market.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Antique American Porcelain Neoclassical Greek Revival Lamps Vintage

$950

H 34 in W 3 in D 7 in

Pair Antique American Porcelain Neoclassical Greek Revival Lamps Vintage

Located in Wilton, CT

Great pair of Neoclassical porcelain lamps with Greek key design, circa 1930. Gray and white color theme with gilt highlights would fit in a Hollywood Regency setting. Top quality do...

Category

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain American* Market Landscape Vases & Covers

$4,600Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 12 in Dm 5.5 in

Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain American* Market Landscape Vases & Covers

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain American* Market Landscape Vases & Covers China, Circa 1800 * American/ European Market, considered to the Chinese to be the same market, by many...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique American Early Kitchen Stove Now Console Table

$2,625

H 32 in W 40 in D 24 in

Antique American Early Kitchen Stove Now Console Table

Located in Forney, TX

Born around the turn of the late 19th / early 20th century, repurposed and fashioned it a one-of-a-kind table (or kitchen island) in the second half of the 20th century, having a div...

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Metal, Iron

American Mission Porcelain Pitcher Attributed to Rookwood

$9,750

H 12 in W 5 in D 4 in

American Mission Porcelain Pitcher Attributed to Rookwood

By Rookwood Pottery Co.

Located in Queens, NY

American Mission vase/pitcher decorated with flowers and silver deposit whiplash design attributed to Rookwood.

Category

Early 20th Century American Mission Pitchers

Materials

Silver

Herend Porcelain Puce Classical & Shell Bordered Platter Circa 1916

$895

H 13.5 in W 18.25 in D 2 in

Herend Porcelain Puce Classical & Shell Bordered Platter Circa 1916

By Herend

Located in Atlanta, GA

Herend (Hungary, founded 1826), circa 1916. "Queen Victoria dined on it, and Princess Diana delighted to it in her annual Christmas stocking. Now it’s time to savor a special Herend...

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian American Classical Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

WmL.Gilbert Clock Company Hand Painted Porcelain Mantel Clock

$780

H 10.85 in W 12.5 in D 5.5 in

WmL.Gilbert Clock Company Hand Painted Porcelain Mantel Clock

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a WmL.Gilbert Clock Company Porcelain Mantel Clock No.433. It depicts an almost square porcelain case hand painted green and adorned with branches of flowers and leaves in t...

Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Mantel Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

White Porcelain Leg Table Lamps with Shades

$1,200 / set

H 29 in Dm 5 in

White Porcelain Leg Table Lamps with Shades

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of antique table lamps are created from early 20th century, patinated porcelain legs with brushed nickel necks and brass sockets, harps and finials. The lamps are newly wired wi...

Category

Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Neoclassical Style Porcelain and Gilt-Bronze Table Lamps

$1,750 / set

H 30 in Dm 10 in

Pair of Neoclassical Style Porcelain and Gilt-Bronze Table Lamps

Located in Norton, MA

Pair of neoclassical style porcelain lamps, with a blue mat background. Brown and Blue piedouche bases and the inner edge of the neck. On the body, the decor of the central medallion...

Category

Early 20th Century North American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

12 Wedgwood Cabinet Plates Historical Homes of America

$3,800 / set

Dm 10.13 in

12 Wedgwood Cabinet Plates Historical Homes of America

By Wedgwood

Located in Great Barrington, MA

A wonderful set of 12 individually decorated octagonal cabinet plates depicting historical homes of America. Featuring subjects as John Quincy Adams, The White House, Monticello and ...

Category

Early 20th Century English Dinner Plates

Materials

Gold

Extreme Rare Antique Carved Chandelier with Great American Eagle Sculpture 1920s

$11,836

H 45 in Dm 36.7 in

Extreme Rare Antique Carved Chandelier with Great American Eagle Sculpture 1920s

Located in Lisse, NL

Unique, antique handcrafted 6-light chandelier – a true work of ART. There are moments in life when you come across something truly exceptional, and this magnificent chandelier from...

Category

Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Metal, Brass

Antique Pair of Shaped Hand-Painted Reserved Floral Lamps, 1900s

$1,725 / set

H 17 in W 12 in D 6 in

Antique Pair of Shaped Hand-Painted Reserved Floral Lamps, 1900s

Located in Norton, MA

Early 20th Century Beautiful pair of shapely porcelain body lamps decorated with central cartouche of pink roses and polychromatic flowers framed by gilt tendrils. Good working con...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century North American Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Koken original Brown Leather & White Enameled Cast Iron Barber Chair, Circa 1918

$4,592

H 45.67 in W 27.56 in D 39.38 in

Koken original Brown Leather & White Enameled Cast Iron Barber Chair, Circa 1918

By Koken Manufacturing Co., Theo A. Kochs

Located in Linkebeek, BE

!!!!! System to be reviewed - to be restored !!!!! Sold as is Measures : 70x100cm H:116 cm SH: 65cm Materials and Techniques: Leather - Enamel - Iron Place of Origin: United State...

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Iron

2 Antique Haviland Limoges Bread or Salad Plates for W.J. Pettee & Co. Oklahoma

$90 / set

H 0.75 in Dm 7.5 in

2 Antique Haviland Limoges Bread or Salad Plates for W.J. Pettee & Co. Oklahoma

By Haviland & Co.

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A pair of antique French porcelain bread plates with a floral decoration around the rims. This pair of dishes was made specifically for a store in downtown Oklahoma City. The store w...

Category

Early 20th Century French American Classical Tableware

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Paint

Cauldon set of 6 luncheon plates in H8413 pattern, 1904-1915

$275 / set

H 0.72 in Dm 8.75 in

Cauldon set of 6 luncheon plates in H8413 pattern, 1904-1915

By Cauldon

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

The company was working with various American porcelain importers, such as J. McD & S Co., the largest china wholesaler and retailer in USA in 1910s, as well as important English...

Category

Early 20th Century English American Empire Tableware

Materials

Gold

Suffragette Plate, "Deeds Not Words" & "Votes for Women", The Only Known Example

$4,900

H 10 in W 10 in D 3 in

Suffragette Plate, "Deeds Not Words" & "Votes for Women", The Only Known Example

Located in York County, PA

ENGLISH PORCELAIN SUFFRAGETTE PLATE WITH "DEEDS, NOT WORDS" AND "VOTES FOR WOMEN" SLOGANS, ONE-OF-A-KIND AMONG KNOWN EXAMPLES, CA 1905-1918 English porcelain plate, made for the Wo...

Category

Early 20th Century English Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Porcelain

French Gilt Bronze, Brass & Bisque Figural Cupid Pendant Light & Jeweled Shade

$1,320Sale Price|20% Off

H 34.25 in W 5.75 in D 5.75 in

French Gilt Bronze, Brass & Bisque Figural Cupid Pendant Light & Jeweled Shade

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique French Gilt Bronze, Brass & Bisque Figural Cupid Pendant Light & Jeweled Shade c1920 Measures - 34 1/4" x 5 3/4" x 5 3/4"

Category

Antique Early 19th Century North American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Rare, Large and Original Reflectolyte Flush Mount Lamps

$1,500 / item

H 12 in Dm 19 in

Rare, Large and Original Reflectolyte Flush Mount Lamps

Located in Peekskill, NY

Reflectolyte flush mount fixtures have always been popular because of their unique look. The glass dome has a fluted pattern that simply hangs from 3 hooks making it easy to clean an...

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Flush Mount

Materials

Porcelain, Milk Glass, Plaster

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Allegory of the Continent America

Unavailable

H 10.83 in W 9.06 in D 6.5 in

Allegory of the Continent America

Located in Vienna, AT

This porcelain group is part of series of allegories of the four continents known at this time (America, Africa, Europe, Asia). The characteristic elements of all of the four allegor...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Austrian Porcelain

Native American Antique Porcelain Plaque of Woman

Unavailable

H 16 in W 13 in D 2 in

Native American Antique Porcelain Plaque of Woman

Located in Pasadena, CA

Colorful and rare, this eye-catching antique porcelain plaque depicts a portrait of a woman in traditional Native American garb. Tell tale signs of handmade woven blankets for trade ...

Category

Early 20th Century American Other Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Native American Antique Handmade Porcelain Plaque of Woman

Unavailable

H 16 in W 13 in D 2 in

Native American Antique Handmade Porcelain Plaque of Woman

Located in Pasadena, CA

Vintage design style when applied to furniture and home decor means the piece has the depth and soul of a previous era, colorful and rare, this eye-catching porcelain plaque depicts ...

Category

Early 20th Century American Other Paintings

Materials

Wood, Porcelain

Brass Carriage Clock by J. E.Caldwell & Co.

Unavailable

H 5.88 in W 3.25 in D 2.63 in

Brass Carriage Clock by J. E.Caldwell & Co.

By J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Cookeville, TN

Offering this magnificent carriage clock by JE Caldwell & Co. stands on a bracketed foot with beveled glass all around. The clock face is simple black and white. The key is with the ...

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Hand Painted Porcelain Oyster Plate, Late 19th or Early 20th Century

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H 8.25 in W 8.25 in D 1 in

Hand Painted Porcelain Oyster Plate, Late 19th or Early 20th Century

Located in Houston, TX

Hand painted oyster plate (pale blue and pink) by Joseph Schachtel, Sophienau. Octagonal six well, exquisitely hand-painted plates. Elevate your dining table or walls with these un...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German American Classical Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Hand Painted Porcelain Oyster Plate, Late 19th or Early 20th Century

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H 8.25 in W 8.25 in D 1 in

Hand Painted Porcelain Oyster Plate, Late 19th or Early 20th Century

Located in Houston, TX

Hand painted oyster plate (pale blue and pink) by Joseph Schachtel, Sophienau. Octagonal six well, exquisitely hand-painted plates. Elevate your dining table or walls with these un...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German American Classical Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Hand Painted Porcelain Oyster Plate, Late 19th or Early 20th Century

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H 8.25 in W 8.25 in D 1 in

Hand Painted Porcelain Oyster Plate, Late 19th or Early 20th Century

Located in Houston, TX

Hand painted oyster plate (pale blue and pink) by Joseph Schachtel, Sophienau. Octagonal six well, exquisitely hand-painted plates. Elevate your dining table or walls with these un...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German American Classical Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Nippon Porcelain American Indian In-Relief Portrait Plate Circa 1930

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H 1.5 in W 10.75 in D 10.75 in

Antique Nippon Porcelain American Indian In-Relief Portrait Plate Circa 1930

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Japanese Nippon plate offers double portrait of Native American Indians in relief, mark on base as photographed, c1930 Measures - 1.5''h x 10.75''w x 10.75''d

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Early 19th Century Bronze Mounted / Porcelain Face Clock

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H 15 in W 8 in D 4.5 in

Early 19th Century Bronze Mounted / Porcelain Face Clock

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Early 19th century bronze mounted porcelain face Louis XVI style North American desk clock.

Category

Antique 1810s North American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Export American Market Brown Fitzhugh Porcelain Plate

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Chinese Export American Market Brown Fitzhugh Porcelain Plate

Located in Downingtown, PA

With Initials MWM, The large American-market sepia or brown Fitzhugh plate is decorated in the central roundel with the initials MWM.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Federal Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

American

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H 8 in Dm 3.75 in

American

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Four Wall Sconces
Priced Individually

Category

Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

american beauty

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H 13.78 in W 10.63 in D 7.09 in

american beauty

By Elisa Carovilla

Located in Milano, IT

Composition performed with: Oval serving platter, white ceramic, with gold decoration. Manufacture: S.C. Richard 710-13 White ceramic oval centerpiece with floral decorations and gol...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Arts and Crafts Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain, Plastic

Art Deco Steel Metal Porcelain Enamel White Medical Dental Bathroom Cabinet

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H 35 in W 34 in L 35 in

Art Deco Steel Metal Porcelain Enamel White Medical Dental Bathroom Cabinet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Item features a glass front door, black porcelain enamel top, 2 swing doors, 2 drawers, very nice vintage item, quality American craftsmanship, circa early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Steel

Art Deco Metal Cast Iron Porcelain White Medical Dental Small Bathroom Cabinet

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H 32.5 in W 17.5 in L 32.5 in

Art Deco Metal Cast Iron Porcelain White Medical Dental Small Bathroom Cabinet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Its features cast iron porcelain enamel top, 1 swing doors, 2 drawers, very nice antique item, quality American craftsmanship, great style and form, circa early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Steel, Iron

Pair of Patriotic American Eagle Teacups and Saucers, Circa 1840s

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H 2.5 in W 5.5 in D 3.5 in

Pair of Patriotic American Eagle Teacups and Saucers, Circa 1840s

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This is a beautifully matched pair of patriotic American eagle teacups and saucers from the 1840s. They are made of bone china with a thick cobalt blue top border design with gold st...

Category

Antique 1840s American Early Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Enamel and Porcelain ‘STORE’ Trade Sign

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H 24.5 in W 77.25 in D 1.75 in

Vintage Enamel and Porcelain ‘STORE’ Trade Sign

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Graphic red, white and blue "STORE" sign, early 20th century American porcelain and enamel trade sign.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Signs

Materials

Iron

Antique Miniature Doll Furniture Dresser Chest of Drawers

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H 15.25 in W 8.5 in D 13.5 in

Antique Miniature Doll Furniture Dresser Chest of Drawers

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique miniature pine chest of five drawers with white porcelain drawer pulls.

Category

Early 20th Century American Colonial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Porcelain, Pine

Traditional Style Round Equestrian Style Horse Plates with Gold Trim, a Pair

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H 0.5 in Dm 4 in

Traditional Style Round Equestrian Style Horse Plates with Gold Trim, a Pair

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Pair of small round ceramic white porcelain plates with gold trim and horse figures at center. Classical and traditional never go out of style. And this pair of lovely plates are n...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese American Classical Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

French Gilt Bronze, Brass & Bisque Figural Cupid Pendant Light & Jeweled Shade

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H 39.5 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in

French Gilt Bronze, Brass & Bisque Figural Cupid Pendant Light & Jeweled Shade

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique French Gilt Bronze, Brass & Bisque Figural Cupid Pendant Light & Jeweled Shade c1920 Measures - 39 1/2" x 8 1/2" x 8 1/2"

Category

Early 20th Century North American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Early 20th Century American Porcelain Salt-Water Dish for the Passover Seder

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H 6.3 in Dm 4.34 in

Early 20th Century American Porcelain Salt-Water Dish for the Passover Seder

Located in New York, NY

Porcelain Salt-water dish for the Passover Seder, made in the USA, circa 1910. Formed in the shape of a cracked egg positioned on three legs. Ornamentations in color on the dish and...

Category

Early 20th Century American Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Toledo 8400A American Art Deco Green Enameled Porcelain Penny Coin Scale

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H 43.5 in W 11.5 in D 22 in

Antique Toledo 8400A American Art Deco Green Enameled Porcelain Penny Coin Scale

By Toledo Scale Company

Located in Dayton, OH

Toledo Scale Company Model 8400A. Features an enameled green porcelain finish and tiled station. Features the iconic Art Deco Skyscraper design with a glass readout along the top. ...

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Vintage Early American Baby Blue Dresser Chest of Drawers Chic North Carolina

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H 35 in W 36 in D 17 in

Vintage Early American Baby Blue Dresser Chest of Drawers Chic North Carolina

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Early American style painted four drawers chest or dresser featuring North Carolina blue with white porcelain knob pulls.

Category

Late 20th Century American Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Porcelain, Hardwood, Paint

Four Creamware Dinner Dishes Yellow Borders Made circa 1800

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H 1 in Dm 9.75 in

Four Creamware Dinner Dishes Yellow Borders Made circa 1800

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Katonah, NY

A set of four Davenport creamware dinner dishes with wonderful, cheerful, yellow borders enhanced with a black neoclassical design. Davenport was known for their dishes with beautifu...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English American Colonial Dinner Plates

Materials

Earthenware, Creamware

Antique Goldscheider Glazed Ceramic Porcelain Pink Parrot on Branch Figurine

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H 14 in W 9.5 in D 5 in

Antique Goldscheider Glazed Ceramic Porcelain Pink Parrot on Branch Figurine

By Goldscheider Everlast

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Goldscheider 14" glazed ceramic porcelain pink parrot on branch figurine, circa early 20th century. Measurements: 14" H x 9.5" W x 5" D.

Category

Early 20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Antique Goldscheider Glazed Ceramic Porcelain Green Parrot Branch Figurine

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H 14 in W 9.5 in D 5 in

Antique Goldscheider Glazed Ceramic Porcelain Green Parrot Branch Figurine

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Goldscheider 14" glazed ceramic porcelain green parrot on branch figurine, circa early 20th century. Measurements: 14" H x 9.5" W x 5" D.

Category

Early 20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Antique 1921 Rosenthal Adolf Oppel Europa on the Bull Porcelain Figurine 10"

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H 10 in W 9 in D 4 in

Antique 1921 Rosenthal Adolf Oppel Europa on the Bull Porcelain Figurine 10"

By Rosenthal

Located in Dayton, OH

Rare antique Art Deco c.1921 Rosenthal porcelain figurine depicting Europa and the Bull, designed by Adolf Opel. H 603/2 incised on base. Green stamp Dimensions: 9" x 4" x 10" (Widt...

Category

Early 20th Century German American Classical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 3 pieces - Vintage Enamel and Porcelain ‘STORE’ Trade Sign

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H 24.5 in W 77.25 in D 1.75 in

Set of 3 pieces - Vintage Enamel and Porcelain ‘STORE’ Trade Sign

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Graphic red, white and blue "STORE" sign, early 20th century American porcelain and enamel trade sign. 2.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Signs

Materials

Iron

Antique Art Nouveau Deco Green and Black Tile Wrought Iron Accent Table

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H 21 in W 24 in D 19.5 in

Antique Art Nouveau Deco Green and Black Tile Wrought Iron Accent Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Early 20th century antique Art Nouveau deco green and black tile wrought iron accent table, circa early 1900s. Measurements: 21" H x 24" W x 19.5" D.

Category

Early 20th Century North American Art Nouveau Side Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Ironstone Plate with "Votes for Women" Text, Made for Ava Belmont, ca 1914

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H 10.25 in W 10.25 in D 3 in

Ironstone Plate with "Votes for Women" Text, Made for Ava Belmont, ca 1914

Located in York County, PA

IRONSTONE PLATE WITH "VOTES FOR WOMEN" TEXT, MADE JOHN MADDOCK & SONS FOR SUFFRAGIST AVA BELMONT FOR MARBLE HOUSE, HER FAMOUS ESTATE IN NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND, CA, 1914 Unlike the En...

Category

Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Antique 1908 Signed Lenox Belleek Hand Painted Vase with Cherub Handles

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H 11.75 in W 10 in D 9.25 in

Fine Antique 1908 Signed Lenox Belleek Hand Painted Vase with Cherub Handles

By Lenox's Ceramic Art Company

Located in Tustin, CA

The Ceramic Art Company of Trenton, New Jersey, was established in 1889 by Jonathan Coxon and Walter Lenox as an early producer of American Belleek porcelain. The Ceramic Art Company...

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Figure Representing America

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H 8.98 in

Porcelain Figure Representing America

Located in Leeds, GB

This splendid figure of a red indian representing America is one of four figures as allegories for the then known four continents. The figure here was crafted in about 1765 and t...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Porcelain

Antique Bow Porcelain Figure of America

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H 4 in W 2 in D 1.5 in

Antique Bow Porcelain Figure of America

By Bow Porcelain

Located in Baltimore, MD

Diminutive and rare antique Bow porcelain figure of America was part of a set of the Four Corners of the Earth: Africa, America, Asia and Europe.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Georgian More Furniture and Col...

Materials

Porcelain

American Gilt-Porcelain Japonisme Lamp, Circa 1920

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H 27 in

American Gilt-Porcelain Japonisme Lamp, Circa 1920

Located in Lake Forest, IL

American Gilt-Porcelain Japonisme Lamp, Circa 1920

Category

Early 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Capo Di Monte Porcelain Native American on Horse

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H 16 in W 13 in D 5 in

Capo Di Monte Porcelain Native American on Horse

By Capo Di Monte

Located in San Antonio, TX

Capo Di Monte white porcelain Native American man on horseback.

Category

Early 20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

1900's American Double sided porcelain sign with original hanger

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1900's American Double sided porcelain sign with original hanger

Located in Chicago, IL

Double sided porcelain sign with original hanger

Category

Early 20th Century American Signs

Materials

Metal

Chinese Export Porcelain Tankard, Ship and American Flags 18th Century

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H 5.36 in Dm 4.41 in

Chinese Export Porcelain Tankard, Ship and American Flags 18th Century

Located in London, GB

A Chinese export porcelain tankard painted in bright enamels with a ship flying American flags, a continuous decorative border at the rim, the handle of twisted rope form joining the...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Late 20s Early 30s Green Porcelain Bungalow Wall Sconce

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H 6 in W 5.75 in D 7.25 in

Late 20s Early 30s Green Porcelain Bungalow Wall Sconce

Located in Prescott, US

Bungalow Green porcelain wall sconce. Excellent condition with no chips or cracks. The shade does show some uniform discoloration at the top from heat or exposure to sunlight. Sconce...

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Porcelain, Glass

Steel Cabinet and Mirror with Porcelain Sink

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H 70 in W 30 in D 20 in

Steel Cabinet and Mirror with Porcelain Sink

Located in Port Chester, NY

A most unique powder room sink! The porcelain sink is in good condition, it has its original faucet. A glass shelf is required for under the mirror (beveled mirror needs re-silveri...

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Early 20th Century South American Bathroom Fixtures

Materials

Steel

Pair of American Art Deco Period Porcelain Table Lamps by Lenox, circa 1930

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H 11.5 in Dm 4 in

Pair of American Art Deco Period Porcelain Table Lamps by Lenox, circa 1930

By Lenox's Ceramic Art Company

Located in Chicago, IL

A pair of American Art Deco period glazed ceramic male/female bust lamps manufactured by Lenox under the direction of Frank Graham Holmes, circa 1930. The Lenox company was founded ...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

American Eagle Decorated Chinese Export Teapot

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H 5.25 in Dm 4.5 in

American Eagle Decorated Chinese Export Teapot

Located in Great Barrington, MA

Scarce teapot with the symbol of a new nation. There is a similar example pictured in MASTERPIECES OF CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN FROM THE MOTTAHEDEH COLLECTION IN THE VIRGINIA MUSEUM b...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Enamel, Gold

American Barber Shop Sink

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H 31.5 in W 45 in D 27 in

American Barber Shop Sink

Located in Round Top, TX

An early 20th century double-sided barber’s sink. This pedestal sink has been re-glazed in porcelain and has new fixtures.

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Early 20th Century American Bathroom Fixtures

Materials

Porcelain

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Located in Norton, MA

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Antique Late 19th Century American Porcelain

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Early American Porcelain For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of early American porcelain you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and metal. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of early American porcelain you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of early American porcelain, designed in the Art Deco, Art Nouveau or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of early American porcelain over the years, but those crafted by Bow Porcelain, Capo Di Monte and Davenport Porcelain are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Early American Porcelain?

A piece of early American porcelain can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,025, while the lowest priced sells for $65 and the highest can go for as much as $3,890.