German Meissen Porcelain
Antique 19th Century German Porcelain
Porcelain
20th Century German Rococo Bathroom Fixtures
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century German Porcelain
Gold
Antique Late 19th Century German Porcelain
Porcelain
Early 20th Century German Vases
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Porcelain
Porcelain, Glass
Antique Late 19th Century German Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century German Art Nouveau Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 18th Century German Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique Mid-19th Century German Rococo Candelabras
Porcelain
Antique Mid-19th Century German Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Porcelain
Antique 19th Century German Serving Pieces
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century German Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century German Centerpieces
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century German Table Mirrors
Porcelain, Mirror
Mid-20th Century German Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century German Rococo Revival Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century German Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century German Romantic Porcelain
Porcelain
20th Century German Tea Sets
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century German Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century German Mantel Clocks
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century German Romantic Candelabras
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century German Mantel Clocks
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century German Islamic Animal Sculptures
Porcelain
Vintage 1960s German Rococo Tea Sets
Gold
Antique Early 18th Century German Rococo Porcelain
Porcelain
Early 20th Century German Serving Pieces
Porcelain
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Porcelain
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 18th Century German Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 1880s German Rococo Candlesticks
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century German Porcelain
Porcelain, Wood
Antique 19th Century German Napoleon III Porcelain
Gold
Antique 1880s German Porcelain
Porcelain
Early 20th Century German Classical Greek Porcelain
Porcelain
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Porcelain
Early 20th Century German Belle Époque Porcelain
Porcelain
20th Century Porcelain
Porcelain
Vintage 1950s German Baroque Revival Porcelain
Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century German Louis XVI Porcelain
Porcelain, Meissen
Early 20th Century Porcelain
Porcelain
Vintage 1980s German Porcelain
Porcelain
Vintage 1950s German Baroque Revival Porcelain
Gold
Mid-20th Century German Porcelain
Porcelain
Vintage 1950s German Baroque Revival Porcelain
Gold
Antique Late 19th Century German Rococo Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 1770s German Georgian Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century German Renaissance Porcelain
Porcelain, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Romantic Porcelain
Porcelain
Early 20th Century German Porcelain
Porcelain
Early 20th Century German Porcelain
Gold
Late 20th Century German Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 1740s German Georgian Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century German Romantic Porcelain
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century German Porcelain
Porcelain
20th Century German Aesthetic Movement Porcelain
Enamel
Mid-20th Century German Porcelain
Porcelain
Early 20th Century German Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century German Porcelain
Porcelain
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Finding the Right Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass 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.
- What is German porcelain called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024What German porcelain is called depends on its maker. Pieces produced by the Staatliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Meissen are generally called Meissen porcelain, while Dresden porcelain is the name for those manufactured by the Saxon Porcelain Manufactory in Dresden Ltd. Other names for German porcelain include Rudolstadt porcelain made by Volkstedt Rudolstadt, KPM porcelain made by Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur and Nymphenburg porcelain made by the Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of German porcelain wares.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To spot a fake Meissen, first, check the maker’s mark, generally found on the bottom of the porcelain. Meissen used a simple mark, so if you spot one that appears too embellished, it may be a fake. Shop a collection of properly vetted Meissen porcelain from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify German porcelain marks, use an authoritative online resource. If the mark contains words, enter them into a search engine surrounded by quotation marks. Otherwise, enter a description of the mark. You can also seek the advice of a licensed appraiser. Shop a collection of expertly vetted German porcelain on 1stDibs.
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