$338Sale Price / set|46% Off
FOUR Masons Ironstone Soup Bowls in the Flying Bird Pattern, circa 1870
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a set of FOUR, Ironstone Soup Bowls or Plates in the distinctive flying bird pattern, made by Mason's of Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, during the mid 19th century, ci...
Ironstone
$300Sale Price|50% Off
Mason's Ironstone Lidded Dish or Bowl in Flying Bird Pattern, circa 1890
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a rare ironstone lidded dish or bowl in a rare shape, hand enameled in the Flying Bird pattern, made by Mason's Ironstone of Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, during the la...
Ironstone
$207Sale Price|42% Off
Early Mason's Ironstone Dinner Plate Flying Bird Ptn Retailers mark, circa 1825
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a late Georgian Ironstone dinner plate in the distinctive flying bird pattern, made by Mason's of Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, during the early 19th century, circa 182...
Ironstone
$273Sale Price / set|20% Off
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, both in the flying Bird gilded pattern.
Ironstone
Set of 14 Mason's "Flying Bird" Pattern Ironstone Soup Dishes
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Katonah, NY
The "Flying Bird" pattern features a longtailed bird in flight above a flower filled garden.
Ironstone
Large Mason's Ironstone Covered Vase Painted in the "Flying Bird" Pattern
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Katonah, NY
A large Mason's ironstone covered vase decorated in the lovely "Flying Bird" pattern, with rainbow colored birds amid flowers.
Ironstone, Pottery
Set of 14 Mason's Ironstone Dinner Dishes in the "Flying Bird" Pattern
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Katonah, NY
Since it was created the "Flying Bird" pattern has been much sought after. It is a lovely colorful pattern featuring a bird and flowers painted in rainbow colors.
Ironstone
Set of Mason's Ironstone Dinner and Soup Dishes in "Flying Bird" Pattern
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Katonah, NY
Since it was created the "Flying Bird" pattern has been much sought after. It is a lovely, colorful pattern featuring a bird and flowers painted in rainbow colors. The dishes were ma...
Ironstone
Two Mason's Ironstone "Flying Bird" Pattern Sauce Tureens
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Katonah, NY
Since it was created the "Flying Bird" pattern has been much sought after. It is a lovely, colorful pattern featuring a longtailed bird and flowers painted in rainbow colors ( see cl...
Ironstone
Mason's Ironstone Sauce Tureen in Flying Bird Pattern, Circa 1860
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an ironstone twin handled Sauce Tureen and Lid, hand enameled & gilded in the Flying Bird pattern, made by Mason's Ironstone of Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, during the...
Ironstone
Mason's Ironstone Bowl or Dish in Flying Bird Pattern, circa 1900
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
It is hand painted over a blue printed outline, in Mason's bold Flying Bird pattern, with enamels of different colors and shades.
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H 0.63 in Dm 7.63 in
Pair of Mason's Ironstone Plates Flying Bird Chinoiserie Pattern, circa 1870
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
The flying bird pattern, as documented on page 121 of; A Guide to Mason's Patent Ironstone Patterns, circa 1813-1848, published by The Masons Collectors' Club.
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H 0.94 in Dm 10.38 in
Mason's Ironstone Plate, Flying Bird Pattern, London Retailers Stamp, circa 1880
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a large dinner plate by Mason's Ironstone, England. The plate is circular in shape and is decorated in one of Mason's most vividly colored and sought after patterns - The ...
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H 5.25 in W 5.13 in D 4.38 in
Mason's Ironstone JUG or PITCHER, Oriental "Flying Bird" Pattern, circa 1845
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This jug has one of the very decorative oriental patterns called the "Flying Bird" as documented on page 121 of "A Guide to Mason's Patent Ironstone Patterns, circa 1813-1848," publi...
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Mason's Ironstone Large Dinner Plate in the Flying Bird Pattern, circa 1860
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a large 10.5 inch diameter, Ironstone dinner plate in the distinctive flying bird pattern, made by Mason's of Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, during the mid 19th century,...
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H 5.75 in Dm 7.32 in
Rare Mason's Ironstone Jardinière or Planter in Flying Bird Pattern, circa 1900
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is ironstone Jardinière or planter in the Flying Bird pattern, made by Mason's Ironstone of Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, during the 19th century, circa 1900.
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Mason's Ironstone Cup and Saucer in the Flying Bird Pattern, circa 1870
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an ironstone tea cup and saucer in the flying bird pattern, made by Mason's of Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, during the 19th century, circa 1870.
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H 6 in W 7 in D 5 in
19th Century Mason's Ironstone Jug or Pitcher Flying Bird Pattern Rare Shape
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This jug has one of the very decorative oriental, chinoiserie patterns called the Flying Bird, as documented on page 121 of A Guide to Mason's Patent Ironstone Patterns, circa 1813-1...
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H 6.75 in W 6 in D 5.5 in
Mason's Ironstone Hydra Jug or Pitcher in Flying Bird Pattern, circa 1870
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This jug has one of the very decorative oriental, chinoiserie patterns called the Flying Bird, as documented on page 121 of A Guide to Mason's Patent Ironstone Patterns, circa 1813-1...
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H 1.44 in W 10.12 in D 9.12 in
Mason's Ironstone Desert Plate or Dish in Flying Bird Pattern, circa 1880
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an ironstone desert dish or plate in the flying bird pattern, made by Mason's Ironstone of Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, during the 19th century, circa 1880.
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H 2 in W 2.94 in D 2.38 in
Rare Mason's Ironstone Coffee Can or Cup in Flying Bird Pattern, circa 1890
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an ironstone coffee can or cup in a rare shape, hand enameled in the Flying Bird pattern, made by Mason's Ironstone of Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, during the late 19t...
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H 4.69 in W 5.75 in D 4.13 in
Rare Mason's Ironstone Loving Cup or Small Vase Flying Bird Pattern, Circa 1860
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a rare ironstone twin handled loving cup or small vase in a rare shape, hand enameled & gilded in the Flying Bird pattern, made by Mason's Ironstone of Lane Delph, Staffordsh...
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H 1.38 in W 15.38 in D 11.15 in
Mason's Ironstone Large Platter or Meat Plate in Flying Bird Pattern, circa 1880
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an ironstone large platter or meat plate in the flying bird pattern, made by Mason's Ironstone of Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, during the 19th century, circa 1880.
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H 9 in W 8.63 in D 6.88 in
Large Mason's Ironstone Jug or Pitcher in Flying Bird Pattern, late 19th Century
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
The Jug is octagonal in shape with an angular loop handle and impressive size of nominally 9 inches high. Large Mason's jugs tend to be much rarer. This jug has one of the very deco...
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Mason's Ashworth's Ironstone Large Dinner Plate in Flying Bird Pattern, Ca 1870
By Ashworth Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This large plate is decorated in a the striking chinoiserie pattern called "Flying Bird" pattern, as illustrated on Page 121 of "A Guide to Mason's Patent Ironstone Patterns" publish...
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H 1.13 in Dm 10.55 in
Mason's Ashworth's Ironstone Large Dinner Plate in Flying Bird Pattern, Ca 1900
By Ashworth Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This large plate is decorated in a the striking chinoiserie pattern called "Flying Bird" pattern, as illustrated on Page 121 of "A Guide to Mason's Patent Ironstone Patterns" publish...
Ironstone
Pair of Mason's Ashworth's Ironstone Plates in Flying Bird Pattern, circa 1870
By Ashworth Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Each plate is circular in shape and is decorated in one of Mason's most vividly colored and sought after chinoiserie patterns called "The flying bird" pattern, as documented on page ...
Ironstone
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Tête-à-tête tea service Wedgwood
By Wedgwood
Located in Delft, NL
Tête-à-tête tea service by Wedgwood A Black on yellow cane Jasperware wedgwood stoneware with black lines and scene of Putti A serving tea set with a serving plate, 2 plates, a tea...
Stoneware
$218Sale Price|43% Off
H 1.25 in Dm 9.8 in
William IVth John Ridgway large ironstone Dinner Plate Pattern 5053, Circa 1835
By John Ridgways
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative, Imperial Stone China (ironstone), large Dinner Plate by John Ridgway, dating to the William IVth period of the 19th century. The plate is potted in the ...
Ironstone
$300Sale Price / set|41% Off
H 0.57 in Dm 6 in
Georgian PAIR of Masons Ironstone Side Plates Basket Japan Pattern, circa 1818
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good early pair of Mason's Ironstone pottery Side or Tea plates, hand painted in the very decorative Basket Japan pattern, produced by the Mason's factory at Lane Delph, St...
Ironstone
$262Sale Price|45% Off
H 1.25 in Dm 9.38 in
Mason's Ironstone Cabinet Plate in Rare Muscove Duck Pattern, circa 1825
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautifully hand painted shaped Plate in the rare Muscove Duck pattern by Mason's Ironstone, Lane Delph, England, dating to circa 1825. The piece is well potted with a sta...
Ironstone
$245Sale Price|36% Off
H 1.13 in Dm 9.38 in
Georgian Masons Ironstone Dinner Plate in Vase & Rock gilded Pattern, Ca 1818
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative ironstone pottery Dinner Plate produced by the Mason's factory at Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, circa 1818. The plate is circular with a wavy indente...
Ironstone
$185Sale Price|44% Off
H 0.63 in Dm 8 in
Georgian Masons Ironstone Desert Plate in Vase Flowers & Rock Ptn, circa 1815
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a fine Ironstone pottery Desert Plate made by the Mason's factory at Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England and beautifully decorated in the Small Vase, flower & Rock Pattern, fu...
Ironstone
$240Sale Price|40% Off
H 1 in Dm 10.37 in
Masons Ironstone Large Dinner Plate in Bandana Foo Dogs Pattern, circa 1900
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good, large dinner plate by Mason's ironstone, England in the Bandana pattern, dating to circa 1900. The Plate is circular in shape with a wavy moulded edge. This pl...
Ironstone
$202Sale Price|37% Off
H 1.13 in Dm 6.67 in
Georgian Davenport Saucer Dish or Plate Ironstone in Pattern 659, circa 1815
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good early hand painted ironstone (stone china) saucer dish or plate, made by William Davenport and Co., Longport, Staffordshire Potteries, England, George 111rd period, ci...
Ironstone
$371Sale Price|65% Off
H 1.45 in W 16.3 in D 13 in
Georgian Masons Ironstone Large Platter (#2) in Fence Rock & Tree Ptn, Ca 1818
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good hand painted Mason's ironstone large Platter or Meat Plate, in the Fence, Rock and Tree gilded pattern, from their earliest George IIIrd period, circa 1818. The ...
Ironstone
"Old Paris” Porcelain Dinner Service, 19th Century, France
By Old Paris
Located in Delft, NL
“Old Paris” porcelain dinner service 188 pieces tableware (200 parts) 19th century French porcelain. Beautiful white porcelain with blue and gold painted border and in the c...
Porcelain
$578Sale Price / set|54% Off
H 0.75 in Dm 8 in
SIX Georgian Masons Ironstone Side Plates Oriental Pheasant Pattern, circa 1818
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a Georgian set of six matching Mason's ironstone plates, all in the Oriental Pheasant pattern and dating to the earliest period between 1813-1820. Sets of early plates in...
Ironstone
$12,000 / set
H 1 in Dm 9.75 in
Spode New Stone China Dinner Service Eighty Four Pieces, Pattern #3504
By Spode
Located in Downingtown, PA
Spode New Stone China Dinner Service- Eighty Four Pieces, Pattern #3504, Circa 1820 The service is decorated in an Imari pattern in iron red light and dark blue and gold of a stand ...
Ironstone, Ceramic
$294Sale Price|21% Off
H 0.9 in Dm 9.5 in
Georgian Mason's Ironstone Dinner Plate in Chinese Dragon Ptn, circa 1818
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an early Mason's ironstone pottery Dinner Plate in the rare blue and white Chinese Dragon pattern, circa 1818. The plate is circular with a notched indented rim. This plate...
Ironstone
19th Century British Porcelain Dinnerware Service
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid 19th Century British porcelain dinnerware service with hand painted gilt foliate borders with bouquets of wild flowers against a white background design details. Each piece is in...
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Emerging in the 17th century, chinoiserie appropriated the aesthetics and imagery of popular East Asian design for European-made versions. Reflecting the exoticization of China, Japan and other countries in this era, the word directly translates from French to “Chinese-esque,” which reveals its shortcomings as a style of furniture and decor that often stereotypically and reductively mimics Asian culture rather than showcasing and paying tribute to its artistic traditions.
The enthusiastically decorative chinoiserie style was propelled by influential tastemakers including French King Louis XIV, whose Trianon de Porcelaine in 1670 was inspired by Chinese architecture. Expanded trade between the East and West led to a demand for porcelain, lacquer objects, silk and other goods, which further informed the fanciful furniture being crafted in Europe.
Artisans working in the chinoiserie style used materials and elements like pagoda shapes, bamboo, lacquer surfaces, bird and flower motifs and other interpretations of Asian design on pieces that were frequently set against vibrant wallcoverings. This whimsical approach yielded chinoiserie furniture that boasted dramatic flourishes drawing on the natural world and reflected the dominance of Rococo during the 18th century.
As chinoiserie was shaped by approximations of Asian design by European creators, it had regional variations, such as Chinese Chippendale in England where cabinets, chairs and tea tables had wooden fretwork designs and “japanned” surfaces intended to resemble lacquer work that was created in East Asia. In North America, furniture makers in Boston and New York integrated chinoiserie-painted scenes into Queen Anne furniture.
Antique chinoiserie furniture has continued to be fashionable, from its popularity with decorators of the Hollywood Regency era — James Mont, Tommi Parzinger, William Haines and Samuel Marx favored the style — to contemporary interior designers, although it brings with it a complex history.
Find a collection of chinoiserie bedroom furniture, cabinets, decorative objects and more on 1stDibs.
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.