Pair 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Fruit Coolers
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
Pair of exceptional white glazed porcelain fruit coolers from Meissen, each 8 1/2 inches across and
Porcelain
$1,329
H 6.7 in W 11.42 in D 9.85 in
Meissen Marcolini Period Porcelain Twin Handled Painted Fruit Basket
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique German porcelain twin handled fruit basket by prolific makers Meissen and dating
Porcelain
$895 / set
H 1 in Dm 8 in
Pair 19th Century Meissen Hand-Painted Fruit Cabinet Plates Gilt Scalloped Edges
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 19th Century Meissen Hand-Painted Fruit Cabinet Plates with Gilt Scalloped Rims A refined
Porcelain
$12,500
H 1.5 in Dm 18.75 in
Superb 19th C Meissen Hand Painted Porcelain Plaque 18.75" Fruit Subjects
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Great Barrington, MA
The best of the best, this extraordinary Meissen 19th c. plaque is hand painted with fruit subjects
Porcelain
Antique Meissen Set of 13 Hand-Painted Desert Plates with Fruit Decoration
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This set of antique desert or side plates was made by the renowned Meissen factory of Germany in
Porcelain
$842Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.49 in W 7.49 in D 1.19 in
Meissen Picture Plate/Relief Plate Fruit Painting, Professor Heinz Werner
Located in Berlin, DE
Meissen picture plate/relief plate fruit painting, Professor Heinz Werner Relief plate
Porcelain
$2,673
H 6.3 in W 11.03 in D 9.85 in
KPM Berlin Porcelain Fruit Basket Bowl Meissen Hand Painted Flowers
Located in Berlin, DE
- KPM Berlin fruit basket porcelain - first choice with red orb mark - with plastic flowers
Porcelain
$842Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.49 in W 7.49 in D 1.19 in
Meissen Picture Plate/Relief Plate Fruit Painting, Professor Heinz Werner #2
Located in Berlin, DE
Meissen picture plate/relief plate fruit painting, Professor Heinz Werner Relief panel
Porcelain
Unavailable
H 1.25 in Dm 7.63 in
Twelve Meissen Dessert Plates, Each with Museum Quality Paintings of Fruits
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Boston, MA
Magnificent set of twelve Meissen fruit or dessert plates with museum quality paintings of
Porcelain
Unavailable
H 1 in Dm 9.75 in
Twelve Museum Quality Meissen Dinner Plates Each Painted with Different Fruits
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Boston, MA
to find Meissen fruit plates like these, and dinner plates painted with fruits are even more rare
Porcelain
Circa 1860-90 Meissen Fruit Bowl
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Fruit bowl or low serving bowl with gilt scalloped edge (minor wear), by Meissen in the scattered
Meissen
Antique Floral Porcelain Fruit Bowl by Meissen
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
This exquisite antique porcelain fruit bowl is a stunning example of the superior craftsmanship of
Porcelain
Meissen Blue Onion Centerpiece or Fruit Bowl
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The timeless and beloved pattern by Meissen. This is an unique piece featuring hand cut pierced
Porcelain
Meissen Centrepiece Fruit Bowl the Three Charities Sculptured Figurines
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen centrepiece / fruit bowl, supported by three sculptured female figurines, depicting the
Porcelain
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H 17.32 in Dm 14.56 in
Meissen Tall Centrepiece Fruit Bowl Figurines of the Four Seasons made c.1870
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Manufactory: Meissen Dating: circa 1870 Material: white porcelain, glossy finish, finest
Porcelain
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H 18.9 in W 9.45 in D 7.49 in
Large Meissen Animal Figure, Toucan with Fruit in Beak, by Paul Walther, 20th C
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Highly decorative depiction of a life-size peppereater with its head turned backwards and a fruit
Porcelain
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H 12.01 in Dm 9.45 in
Meissen Centerpiece With Three Graces Supporting A Fruit Bowl, Kaendler c 1860
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen Piece with excellent fruit painting: On a round, low rock base with purple heightened
Porcelain
Set of Ten Meissen Porcelain Fruit Plates
Located in Montreal, QC
Set of ten individully painted plates depicting fruits and scattered with small flowers,within a basketwork border edged in gilding; reverse with underglaze blue crossed swords, impr...
Porcelain
Marcolini Period Meissen Porcelain Open Work Fruit Basket
Located in London, GB
Fine Marcolini Period Meissen Porcelain open work fruit basket in white, blue and gold, two crowns
Porcelain
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H 19.29 in W 13.77 in D 10.63 in
Meissen Two Centrepieces Fruit Bowls Gardener Couple Model 2772 Leuteritz
By Ernst August Leuteritz
Located in Vienna, AT
) Detailed description: Meissen finest pair of gorgeous centrepieces / centre bowls / fruit bowls, each of
Porcelain
Two Meissen Bowls in Hand Painted Porcelain with Fruit Motifs and Gold Edge
Located in København, Copenhagen
Two Meissen bowls in hand painted porcelain with fruit motifs and gold edge, 20th century
Porcelain
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H 16.14 in W 9.055 in D 7.28 in
Meissen Two Centrepieces Fruit Bowls Cherubs Model A 59 Kaendler Made circa 1860
By Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen a pair of most remarkable centrepieces / fruit bowls: each of them decorated with a pair of
Porcelain
19th C Meissen Fruit & Flower Motif Ormolu Mounted Tazza
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th C Meissen Fruit & Flower Motif Ormolu Mounted Tazza, The Meissen porcelain (possibly late 18th
Ormolu
Meissen Blue Onion Centre or Fruit Bowl
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Meissen's Classic blue pattern with nicely hand cut open work on the rim. Artistically painted and
Porcelain
Unique Hand Painted Fruit Bowl by Porcelain-Manufacture of Meissen
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Original fruit bowl/serving bowl by porcelain manufacturer Meissen featuring beautiful hand painted
Porcelain
Antique Meissen Porcelain Pierced Floral Decorated Fruit Basket, C. 1920
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite antique Meissen Porcelain Pierced Floral Decorated Fruit Basket, dating back to
Enamel
Unique Hand Painted Fruit Bowl by Porcelain-Manufacture of Meissen
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Original fruit bowl/serving bowl by German porcelain manufacturer Meissen featuring beautiful hand
Porcelain
Antique Meissen Porcelain Trompe L'oeil Plate with Fruit & Vegetables
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique trompe l'oeil porcelain plate. By Meissen. With various fruits & vegetables
Porcelain
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H 4 in W 11 in D 9.38 in
Antique 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Reticulated Fruit Basket with Flowers
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, antique Meissen porcelain basket with openwork, twig handles, and flower encrusted vines
Porcelain
Meissen 19th Century Centrepiece, The Three Graces Presenting a Fruit Bowl
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
This Meissen centrepiece is manufactured in most skillful manner, having a stalk with female
Porcelain
19th Century Meissen Shaped Fruit Dish
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Washington Crossing, PA
19th century Meissen shaped fruit dish with raised decoration and painted with flowers. Cross
Porcelain
Pair of Meissen Vases with Snake Handles and Different Fruit Paintings
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Boston, MA
Pair of Meissen vases with snake handles and different still life paintings of fruit on all four
Porcelain
Meissen Shephard and Shephardess
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Altrincham, GB
Meissen Shephard and Shepherdess collecting fruit next to large ewer First modelled by Meyer in
Porcelain
Flemish Fruit Bowl Porcelain Centerpiece Display
By Katherine Houston
Located in Boston, MA
and Chinese wares and those of 18th century Meissen and Sèvres. Her work is predominantly botanical
Meissen, Porcelain, Paste
"Sunday in the Park, 1910"
By Cyprien Eugène Boulet
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Signed Lower Right Cyprien-Eugène Boulet (1877 - 1927)
Canvas, Oil
$11,800 / set
H 8 in W 6.75 in D 5.5 in
Pair of Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Figural Sweetmeat Dishes, J.J. Kandler
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of Meissen porcelain chinoiserie figural sweetmeat dishes, after a model by J.J. Kandler Each with a Malabar chinoiserie figure seated on a sea-shell and holding a bowl ...
Porcelain
Complete Set of Four Meissen Elements Ewers
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Tarzana, CA
This extremely important set of Meissen ewers represents the Four Elements: Earth, Air, Water and Fire. Impressive in both size and artistry, they are among the most famous and spect...
Porcelain
18th Century German Decorated Meissen Teapot
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Meissen teapot decorated with countryside and riverside scenes populated by traveling figures and framed by raised and gilt foliage designs against a pastel green background embellis...
Ceramic
Fabergé Silver Flatware Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional 77-piece complete service by Fabergé is a rare treasure from the world-renowned firm. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and ...
Silver
$6,800 / set
H 6.63 in Dm 3.5 in
12 Val St. Lambert Cobalt Cut to Clear Goblets "Cathedrale Napolean" Pattern
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Great Barrington, MA
One of Val Saint Lambert's most sought after patterns, this set of 12 water or wine goblets is hand blown crystal with cobalt blue overlay and cut to clear in the "Cathedral Napoleon...
Crystal
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
Silver
Fine Italian Porcelain Dinner Service, Verbano Laveno, 20th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
FINE ITALIAN PORCELAIN DINNER SERVICE, VERBANO LAVENO, 20TH CENTURY The Verbano Laveno dinner service, originating from the 20th century, boasts exquisite craftsmanship and timeless...
Porcelain
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Metal
$19,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.25 in W 25.5 in D 14.25 in
French 19th/20th Century Louis XV Style Christofle & Cie Figural Centerpiece
By Christofle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and palatial French 19th/20th century Christofle & Cie Louis XV style silvered figural centerpiece, fitted with an oval diamond-cut-glass center-dish, attributed to Bacca...
Crystal, Silver Plate, Bronze
$550,000
H 37 in W 22 in D 14 in
Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock
By Winterhalder and Hofmeier
Located in Danville, CA
Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock An important, exhibition quality ormolu bronze bracket clock of massive proportions, the case decorated...
Bronze
$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
Russian Imperial Silver Punch Set From Czar Alexander III
Located in New Orleans, LA
A monumental piece of history, this exquisite silver punch set was made for Czar Alexander III as a gift to British Captain Joseph Wiggins. Heavily decorated with rich engravings and...
Silver
Set of Fourteen English Porcelain Dessert Plates, Royal Doulton, circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
The floral painting signed by E. Percy.
Porcelain
Allegory of Abundance
Located in New York, NY
Painted in collaboration with Hendrick van Balen (Antwerp, 1575 – 1632). Provenance: Private Collection, Uruguay, since the 1930s. The eldest son of Jan Breughel the Elder, Jan the...
Copper
Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service, 764 Pieces
By Gorham
Located in New Orleans, LA
This monumental American sterling silver flatware service by Gorham epitomizes the stately glamour of turn-of-the-century dining. A total of 705 pieces in the beloved Versailles patt...
Sterling Silver
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.
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