$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Meissen Birdcage Grouping
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Meissen Birdcage Grouping Germany Circa 1880 This enchanting 19th-century Meissen birdcage grouping, made in Germany circa 1880, is a remarkable example of Meissen porc...
Porcelain
Pr. 19 C. Meissen Porcelain Birdcage Schneeballen Snowball Vase w/ Meissen Birds
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of 19th Century Meissen Schneeballen/Snowball Covered Vase with Birds, Bird Cage with One Bird, Flowers. Each vase is of large size, with a baluster form body densely encrus...
Porcelain
19th Century Meissen Figurines Two Putts Holding a Mask and Birdcage
By Ernst August Leuteritz
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
19th century Meissen figurines attributed to Ernst August Leuteritz with two putts holding a masc from which mouths come a little dog and a birdcage.
Porcelain
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H 5.9 in W 6.69 in D 5.11 in
Meissen Children Clad in Rococo Garments with Birdcage Model 2897 Kaendler, 1870
By Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen gorgeous group of figurines: Children clad in most elegant Rococo garments gathering around a birdcage. - The details are stunningly sculptured = finest modeling.
Porcelain
$2,994
H 5.7 in W 6.1 in D 4.33 in
Meissen Cherubs Four Seasons Figurines Model 1068 Kaendler Made, circa 1870
By Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen Gorgeous Cherubs (= Seasons' Figurines): Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) And Winter. The Details Are Stunningly Scupltured = Finest Modelling Manufactory: Meissen Dating:...
Porcelain
$5,454
H 7.49 in W 6.3 in D 4.93 in
Early Meissen Cupid Group Around 1750, Allegory of Spring, with Additional Base
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Four scantily clad cupids grouped on a rock, partly flowers, partly holding flower arrangements in their hands, the flowers as a typical attribute of the Meissen spring representatio...
Porcelain
Collection of Four Meissen Porcelain Bird Models
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Collection of four Meissen porcelain bird models German, 20th Century Largest (parrot): Height 14cm, width 10cm, depth 5cm This superb collection of four porcelain bird sculpture...
Porcelain
$2,025
H 8.67 in W 11.82 in D 6.3 in
Meissen Porcelain Figures at a Ball, Model 550, Rococo Style, Germany
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Basildon, GB
Meissen Figures at a Ball , Model No 550, 20th Century version Cavalier with the Polish Order of the White Eagle in his hand (here as a golden box), the lady with a cross pendant (...
Porcelain
Pair Of 19th Century Porcelain Parrots By Samson Et Cie, Paris
By Edmé Samson
Located in Dublin, IE
A pair of 19th century Samson of Paris painted porcelain models of green parrots, standing on tree stumps with trailing floral sprays, gold anchor mark to base. Circa 1870 French ...
Porcelain
Pair of 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Bouquetiere Figures
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Basildon, GB
A pair of Meissen bouquetiere figures Circa 1765, both with 'Christie's East' dealer stamps. Modelled by J.J. Kändler holding oval two-handled baskets, the tops pierced for flowers, ...
Porcelain
$1,375
H 9.06 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Antique Hand Painted Romantic Porcelain Figurine Group in the style of Meissen
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Tilburg, NL
Antique Hand Painted Romantic Porcelain Figurine Group in the style of Meissen. Beautifully hand painted figurine group in porcelain. Depicting a delightful and romantic scene, very...
Porcelain
$799 / set
H 5.75 in Dm 4.5 in
Herend Porcelain Rothschild Birds Perfume Bottle & Queen Victoria Vase Pairing
By Herend
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This perfume bottle and vase were both made by the well known Herend factory of Hungary in approximatey 1970 in a Victorian style. The pairing are both composed of porcelain which ha...
Porcelain
19th Century Pair of Porcelain Birds in Ormolu Candelabra
By Edmé Samson
Located in Basildon, GB
19th Century Pair of Porcelain Birds in Ormolu Candelabra arbour set, 20cm overall height Crossed swords mark to rear of base of each porcelain bird, but likely to be Edme Samson.
Ormolu
Meissen German Weiss Porcelain Garden Bird Figure
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
From a collection of white and blanc de chine figures we are pleased to offer this fine German porcelain figure of a garden bird by renowned maker Meissen and dating from the 20th ce...
Porcelain
$1,620 / set
H 8.67 in W 4.34 in D 3.55 in
Pair of 19th Century Samson Derby Figures of Autumn & Spring
By Edmé Samson
Located in Basildon, GB
Pair of 19th Century Samson Derby Figures of Autumn & Spring, A girl is depicted as Autumn, in a green bodice and flower decorated skirt with puce sash, with a bunch of grapes in...
Porcelain
$3,346
H 7.49 in W 7.68 in D 4.34 in
Rococó Revival Inkwell By Meissen German Dresden Porcelain, 19th Century
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Lisbon, PT
A graceful porcelain inkwell station, crafted from Meissen porcelain, features two inkwell compartments. The piece exhibits excellent condition, consistent with its age and boasts ...
Porcelain
$12,180 / set
H 14.97 in W 5.52 in D 4.73 in
Pair Of Meissen Porcelain Couple Figures, Germany, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A Meissen polychrome porcelain pair of tabletop statues with a male with a monkey and young woman playing a hurdy-gurdy. The woman wears a richly detailed traditional costume in mag...
Porcelain
Large Centerpiece Majolica Birds Jardinière Jerome Massier circa 1900
By Jerome Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Large Centerpiece Majolica Birds Jardinière with 10 birds signed Jerome Massier circa 1900. Decorated with yellow and blue flowers and wheat. Old sticker from the The Chambon-Godefro...
Ceramic, Faience
19th Century Germany Meissen Porcelain Grouping
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Germany Meissen porcelain grouping.
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Lady Figurine Watching a Bird
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Meissen Porcelain lady figurine that it is part of group of five that represents the five senses. She represents the sense of Touch. It depicts an 18th century lady in a ch...
Porcelain
$1,508,645
H 94.49 in W 63 in D 24.02 in
The badminton cabinet - Reproduction of the original, 20th century, Italy.
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Reproduction of the original - The original Badminton Cabinet is a monumental piece of furniture from the 18th century that twice set the record for the most expensive piece of furni...
Marble, Bronze, Gold Leaf
$350,000Sale Price|30% Off
H 39.5 in W 58 in D 82 in
Rare Antique 1901 Steinway Model B Rosewood Grand Piano Louis XV Rococo Restored
By Steinway & Sons
Located in Dayton, OH
Fully Restored 1901 Steinway & Sons Model B Louis XV Baroque Rococo Grand Piano – Serial Number 99151, Full 88 key keyboard. The most exquisitely detailed example of a turn of the c...
Fruitwood, Rosewood
$2,340 / set
H 11 in Dm 6 in
Pair of 19th Century Meissen Gold & White Neoclassical Serpent Handled Vases
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 19th Century Meissen gold & white neoclassical serpent handled vases. Germany, circa 1880s Design attributed to E.A. Leuteritz Hard to find a pair of understated Meissen ne...
Porcelain
Pair 19th Century Meissen Candelabra
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality pair of 19th century German Meissen porcelain three branch candelabra, each with two children representing 'Summer' and 'Fall' holding the harvest and grapes. Bl...
Porcelain
$5,281Sale Price|20% Off
H 23 in W 27 in
Fine 17th Century Dutch Golden Age Old Master Oil Figures in Classical Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Figures in Classical Landscape Dutch School, 17th century unsigned, as is typical of the period oil on canvas, framed inscribed verso to label framed: 23 x 27 inches canvas : 20 x 24...
Oil
$1,780,000
H 49 in W 90 in D 2.75 in
50 Million Year Old Fossil Crocodile Specimen (Green River Formation, Wyoming)
By Green River Fossil Company
Located in Logan, UT
Act fast to claim this exquisite piece of natural history, as our fossils will no longer be available through 1stDibs after October 31. This sculptural stone specimen features an ex...
Limestone
$60,345Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.1 in W 1.5 in D 1 in
Miniature illuminated manuscript on vellum with 12 full-page miniatures
By Francois-Jacques Boeri
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
A tiny and complete Parisian Book of Hours with a plethora of intricate illuminations. 91 x 65mm (3.6 x 2.6in). 190 leaves on vellum, additional 4 paper leaves after (plus 3 paper e...
Leather
Antique Rococo Style Porcelain Mirror by Meissen
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Antique Rococo style porcelain mirror by Meissen German, 19th century Measures: Height 94cm, width 66cm, depth 14cm Manufactured by the renowned Meissen Porcelain factory, whic...
Porcelain, Mirror
Meissen Porcelain Figure of a Gentleman, circa 1745
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Meissen Porcelain figure of a Gentleman, circa 1745 model standing, blue crossed sword mark to back of base Measures: 24cm., 9 1/4 in. high.
Porcelain
$557,038 / set
H 38.59 in W 27.56 in D 9.85 in
Important Five Pieces Marble and Gilded Bronze Clock Set, France, Circa 1860
By Henri Picard
Located in PARIS, FR
Marked on the dial Furet & Bon, Hrs du Roy, à Paris Measures: Clock – Height 98 cm (38 1/2 in.), width 70 cm (27 1/2 in.), depth 25 cm (9 3/4 in.) Candelabra – Height 116 cm ...
Marble, Bronze
$585,000
H 36.75 in W 28.25 in D 3 in
Femme au corsage blanc, Jeanne Samary by Pierre-Auguste Renoir
By Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir 1841-1919 French Femme au corsage blanc, Jeanne Samary (Woman in a white blouse, Jeanne Samary Initialed "AR" (lower right) Pastel on paper Among Renoir's m...
Paper, Pastel
$52,222 / item
H 23.1 in W 17.7 in D 14.7 in
Important Meissen Porcelain Figural Clock Group on Original Marked Plinth
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Lisse, NL
Crossed Swords with Star • Late 18th Century Porcelain • Museum Quality. An exceptional and highly important Meissen porcelain figural clock group, representing one of the manufacto...
Brass, Enamel
$12,950 / set
H 13.5 in W 10 in D 6 in
Fine Pair Meissen Porcelain Figures of Hoopoe Birds Perched on White Branches
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Beautiful Pair of very Meissen Porcelain Figures of Hoopoe Birds Perched on White Tree Branches, with Insects and Flowers. This finely detailed naturalistic pair of exotic Hoopoe...
Porcelain
18th Century Meissen Figurines of the Four Seasons
Located in New Orleans, LA
This pair of Meissen figurines depicts four infants, each representative of one of the Four Seasons. Autumn and summer are paired together, with Summer draped in a purple cloth, hold...
Porcelain
$58,000
H 25.5 in W 15 in D 8 in
An Incredible 19th Century Meissen Porcelain “Elements” Ewer Emblematic of Water
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible and Very Unusual 19th Century Meissen Porcelain “Elements” Ewer Emblematic of Water. This large porcelain ewer is modeled in flattened baluster form with a shell molde...
Porcelain
$95,000
H 38 in W 81 in D 55 in
A fine rare 19th c Steinway grand piano ebonized and Chinoiserie painted scenes
Located in Dallas, TX
A spectacular 19th century Black Chinoiserie lacquered Presentation Steinway & Sons Grand Piano . Model #37278 ,having fall key cover reading Steinway & Sons patent Grand New York &...
Ebony
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.