$215Sale Price|45% Off
H 2.63 in W 3.32 in D 2.63 in
Georgian Coffee Cup Porcelain Blue and Gilt Pattern, Staffordshire circa 1808
By Staffordshire
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a porcelain Coffee Cup, attributed to an English Staffordshire maker, in the early 19th
Porcelain
Minton Rare Set Three Georgian Shell Printed Porcelain Coffee Cups
By Minton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare set of three Georgian antique porcelain coffee cups printed with shells by renowned makers
Porcelain
$590 / set
H 1 in Dm 1 in
Worcester Coffee Cup, Monochrome Black Print "Tea Party no.3", Georgian ca 1760
By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall
Located in London, GB
This is a very charming coffee cup and saucer made by Worcester in their First Period (sometimes
Porcelain
$394Sale Price / set|31% Off
H 2.7 in Dm 5.63 in
Georgian Derby Trio Tea & Coffee Cup & Saucer Pattern 569, Puce Mark Circa 1795
By Derby
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good porcelain TRIO of a Tea Cup, Coffee Cup and saucer by the Derby factory, made during
Porcelain
$161Sale Price|59% Off
H 2.5 in W 3.38 in D 2.57 in
18th Century Newhall Porcelain Coffee Cup Pattern 139, Circa 1790
By New Hall
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a hard paste porcelain coffee cup, by New Hall, dating to the late 18th century George
Porcelain
Lowestoft Polychrome Coffee Cup
Located in Leeds, GB
Lowestoft polychrome coffee cup circa 1780.
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H 2.6 in Dm 2.5 in
Worcester Orphaned Porcelain Coffee Cup, Hop and Trellis, Georgian, circa 1775
By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall
Located in London, GB
This is a rare and beautiful coffee cup made by Worcester circa 1775 in their first or the "Dr Wall
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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Derby Porcelain Coffee Cup, Artichoke Pattern in Turquoise, Georgian ca 1785
By Derby
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful coffee cup and saucer made by Derby in about 1785. The set has the distinctive
Porcelain
New Hall Orphaned Coffee Cup, Blue and White Malay House, Georgian ca 1795
By New Hall
Located in London, GB
This is a very charming orphaned coffee cup made by New Hall some time in the 1790s. This coffee
Porcelain
Orphaned Coffee Cup, New Hall, Blue and White Malay House, Georgian ca 1795
By New Hall
Located in London, GB
This is a very charming orphaned coffee cup made by New Hall some time in the 1790s. This coffee
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H 3 in W 5.13 in D 5.13 in
18th Century Newhall Porcelain Duo Coffee Cup and Saucer Pattern 274, Circa 1795
By New Hall
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a finely decorated porcelain coffee cup and saucer, by New Hall in pattern 274, dating to
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H 2.4 in Dm 2.5 in
Thomas Wolfe Factory Z Orphaned Coffee Can, White and Gilt, Georgian, circa 1800
Located in London, GB
was the Georgian era. This coffee cup would make a wonderful Christmas gift to a coffee lover. The
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H 2.57 in W 3.38 in D 2.82 in
Late Georgian John Rose Coalport Coffee Cup Japan Imari Pattern, circa 1815
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a stunning porcelain coffee cup from the John Rose Coalport factory, England. The cup sits
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H 2.63 in W 3.5 in D 2.7 in
Georgian Derby Porcelain Coffee Cup Pattern 129 Puce Crown Mark, circa 1785
By Derby
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good early coffee cup by the Derby factory, made in the late 18th century, George
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H 2.63 in W 3.38 in D 2.63 in
Georgian Derby Porcelain Coffee Cup Pattern 135 Puce Crown Mark, circa 1790
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good early coffee cup by the Derby factory, made in the late 18th century, George
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New Hall Orphaned Porcelain Coffee Cup, White with Gilt, Georgian, ca 1795
By New Hall
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful orphaned coffee cup made by New Hall some time in the 1790s. This coffee cup
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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Chamberlain Worcester Coffee Cup, Gilt and Brown Rose Buds, Georgian, circa 1805
By Chamberlains Worcester
Located in London, GB
This is a very elegant coffee cup and saucer made by Chamberlain Worcester in circa 1805. The
Porcelain
Sold|$2,000 / set
H 1.25 in Dm 6.5 in
Antique 12 Pc Meissen B-Form Teacups & Saucers Floral Crossed Sword Tea Set B154
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Dayton, OH
Twelve piece set of antique Meissen China. Porcelain, blue swords marks 1st and 2nd choice, form number B-154, B-form purple with scattered flowers Features six settings with Baroqu...
Porcelain
Set of 14 Antique French Porcelain Dishes
By Edmé Samson
Located in Katonah, NY
A set of 14 antique French porcelain dishes made in the last quarter of the 19th century circa 1870-1880. Attributed to the factory of Edme Samson. The set contains 12 octagonal dish...
Porcelain
$980Sale Price / set|43% Off
H 7 in W 4 in D 5 in
2 Antique Meissen German Porcelain Lidded Chocolate Tea Cups & Saucers on Stands
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of exquisite antique 19th century Meissen porcelain demitasse chocolate cups with lids and saucers, decorated with pink and gold borders and landscapes with stone buildings. Bot...
Porcelain, Hardwood
Thomas Wolfe Factory Z Lion Pattern English Teacup and Saucer
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A scarce antique English Staffordshire bone china teacup and saucer hand decorated with a red lion by Thomas Wolfe (Factory Z) and dating from around 1810. The cup is of wide round s...
Porcelain
$45,000
H 1 in Dm 10.5 in
Set of Twelve English Porcelain Gilt Dinner Plates, Royal Worcester, Circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Signed Harry Stinton and dated 1928. Made expressly for Ovington Brothers Co, New York. According to the Museum of Royal Worcester, in 1928 Harry Stinton completed a special commiss...
Porcelain
$3,375Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 1 in W 9.25 in D 8.5 in
Antique English Periwinkle Blue Dessert Service for 16, Spode Circa 1820
By Spode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
What a lovely service with so many pieces. Made by the re known English factory, Spode and hand written species detailed in script to the back of each piece. This set features a rais...
Gold, Enamel
Meissen-Style Porcelain Wall Sconce
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New Orleans, LA
This magnificent Meissen-style porcelain wall sconce features three candle holders and is adorned with hand-painted, floral Rococo decoration. circa 1870. Measures: 14 1/4" wide x ...
Porcelain, Meissen
Oak and Walnut Tester Bed
Located in New Orleans, LA
This lavish American oak and walnut tester bed exhibits superior craftsmanship and detail. The design is embellished by elaborate carving throughout in a neoclassical motif the inclu...
Silk, Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
$1,800 / set
H 1.97 in Dm 5.12 in
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Bouillon Cup with Saucer in Hand Painted Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica bouillon cup with saucer in hand-painted porcelain with branch-shaped handles, flowers and gold decoration. PROVENANCE: VALDEMARS CASTLE Model number...
Porcelain
$5,325 / set
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Minton Dessert Service, Inverted Shell White with Monochrome Flowers, ca 1830
By Minton
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning dessert service made by Minton probably around the year 1830, in their "second period". The service consists of a high footed centre piece, two square dishes, two ...
Porcelain
$210Sale Price|47% Off
H 2.44 in W 3.44 in D 2.61 in
Georgian Spode Porcelain Coffee Can Bat Printed Game Birds Pattern, circa 1810
By Spode
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good example of an English George III period, porcelain, coffee can, made by Spode, England in the early 19th century, circa 1810. The can is nominally straight sid...
Porcelain
$701Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.91 in Dm 5.91 in
A Spode porcelain Coffee Cup and Saucer very finely decorated c.1830
By Spode
Located in Exeter, GB
A fine Spode porcelain coffee cup and saucer c.1830. Although the cup has twelve sides, it is still called 'Octagon' shape, which was introduced by Spode 1829. Very finely decorated...
Porcelain
$3,800 / set
H 5.5 in Dm 22 in
Brown, Westhead, Moore/Cauldon Tea Set on Matching Lazy-Susan 12 Pieces
By Brown, Westhead & Moore/Cauldon
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This lovely tea set for four sits on a large lazy-Susan which spins the set around for easy access. Made at the turn-of the-century it evokes the genteel shape and practicality of a ...
Porcelain
$1,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 6 in W 6 in D 12 in
Fine 4 Pc, Spode Porcelain Rust and Gilt Personal Tea Service C. 1820
By Spode
Located in Atlanta, GA
Spode (English, founded 1770), circa 1820. An extremely fine quality and rare personal tea service in rust and gold. The surfaces are decorated in an imari style pallet - laurel leaf...
Porcelain
Pair of 19th Century Hand-Painted Spode Sauce Tureens
By Spode
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is a special pair of 19th C, Spode sauce tureens with matching attached underplates and handles. The raised molded relief depicting pheasants and the addition of hand painted po...
Porcelain
Pair of 19th Century English Derby Urns with Flowers
By Derby
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 19th Century English Derby Urns with flowers.
Porcelain
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.