Important Pair Meissen Porcelain Filigree Vases w/ Applied Raised Flowers/Fruit
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An Important and Quite Unusual Pair of Meissen Porcelain Filigree Vases with Raised Flowers. Each vase is modeled in an elongated baluster form with a flared rim, rounded shoulder, ...
Porcelain
Rococo Porcelain Blue Onion Meissen Central Piece Fruit Stand 20th Century
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Uppsala , SE
Rococo Porcelain Centre piece Fruit Stand Blue White Meissen Germany 20th Century The Blue Onion pattern was designed by Johann Gregor Herold in 1739 likely inspired by a Chinese b...
Porcelain
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 on 18 3/4" diameter porcelain, ready to hang on your wall for all to enjoy.
Porcelain
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 pair of 19th-century Meissen porcelain cabinet plates, each delicately hand-painted...
Porcelain
Antique Meissen Set of 13 Hand-Painted Desert Plates with Fruit Decoration
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
The plates are composed of porcelain with a raised border with light blue and gilt accents and each plate has a unique hand-painted fruit bouquet in the center. Each plate is clearly...
Porcelain
$812Sale Price|20% Off
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, decorated in colors in the light blue background and rich gold painting, picture plate in...
Porcelain
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 - hand painted - circa 1900 - good condition no cracks or repairs
Porcelain
$812Sale Price|20% Off
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, decorated in color on the white background and rich gold painting, image panel set in a hig...
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 different fruits on each plate.
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
It is rare 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 flowers or streublumen pattern.
Meissen
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 7 7/8 inches tall, distinguished by their three-part design including cooler, inne...
Porcelain
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 the Meissen ceramicists.
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 accents in the center bowl and crisp blue hand-painted design throughout. Very nice an...
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 Three Charities.
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 painting Technique: handmade porcelain Model created by Ernst August Leuteritz (1...
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
He was one of the most productive modellers at the Meissen porcelain manufactory: he made 196 models between 1904 and 1933.
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 Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen Piece with excellent fruit painting: On a round, low rock base with purple heightened rocailles in the center a tree trunk, on which from the ground vividly formed floral bun...
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 on each basket at the front and the revers of the basket, signed and dated on the b...
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
Meissen a pair of most remarkable tall centrepieces / fruitbowls: Each of them decorated with a pair of rococo gardeners (male and female), circa 1870 Measures / Dimensions: he...
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 cherubs (male and female) Measures / dimensions: height 16.14 inches width o...
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 century) finely decorated with various fruits, nuts, and flowers.
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 ready for the collection.
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 fruit and ornaments.
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 circa 1920, embodies the timeless elegance and craftsmanship for which the renowned Mei...
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-painted floral designs and a gilded ornamental rim.
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 decorating the plate. With a gilt reticulated rim decorated with painted flowers....
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, and enamel Deutsche Blumen decoration. A rare form! Base marked with a blue under...
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 figurines symbolizing the Three Charities: There is a round reticulated bowl with golden...
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.
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 sides.
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 1760.
Porcelain
Flemish Fruit Bowl Porcelain Centerpiece Display
By Katherine Houston
Located in Boston, MA
Small centerpiece of oranges and kumquats in flemish colors. This is a one of a kind handcrafted piece. Katherine Houston is a living artist working in an 18th century technique, ...
Meissen, Porcelain, Paste
$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
$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
$94,243Sale Price|35% Off
H 33.47 in Dm 17.72 in
Rare Antique 102 piece Meissen „Flower Bouqet” Dinner Service, Germany 1840
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Rome, IT
Extensive 102 Piece Rare Meissen Dinner Service "Flower Bouqett", 1815 – 1860 , colorful, richly decorated gold rim, consisting of: 45 dinner plates (Ø 24 cm,) 24 deep plates (Ø 23 ...
Porcelain
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
Meissen Porcelain Mirror
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New Orleans, LA
Lavish Meissen porcelain serves as the extraordinary frame for this mirror. Exquisitely hand-painted in polychrome with gilt accents, the bountiful frame is adorned with all manner o...
Porcelain, Mirror
$1,400 / set
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
Meissen Rococo Porcelain Box
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New Orleans, LA
Incredible hand-painted scenes inspired by Rococo master Antoine Watteau cover this magnificent Meissen porcelain box. Displaying romantic courtship scenes on each side, the casket i...
Porcelain
Steuben Amethyst Hand Blown Optic Rib Plates & Stemware Service for 12
By Steuben Glass
Located in Great Barrington, MA
What an amazing collection of Steuben's hand blown amethyst crystal dinner service for 12! All hand blown in the more desirable form of optic ribbing that gives each piece a special ...
Crystal
19th Century German Meissen painted porcelain plaque
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
19th Century German Meissen painted porcelain plaque German, 19th Century Height 11cm, width 13.5cm, depth 1cm This charming painted porcelain plaque depicts a nymph and a faun embr...
Metal
Set of 10 Hand Blown Crystal Champagne Flutes Amethyst Cut To Clear
By Baccarat
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This set of 10 hand blown crystal champagne flutes are an unsual rich amethyst overlay cut to clear. The "thumbprint" clear cut ovals surround the body with an easy to hold and gorge...
Crystal
Three Meissen Porcelain Plates Showing Old Master Paintings
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Three Meissen porcelain plates showing Old Master paintings German, c. 1880 Height 3.5cm, diameter 24cm Created by the renowned German porcelain manufactory Meissen in the late 19th...
Porcelain
Pair of 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figurines of the Sense
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of 18th century Meissen Porcelain allegorical figurines of smell and hearing from a set of the senses probably modeled by J.J. Kandler. Each group is on a footed square b...
Porcelain
$32,309
H 28.35 in W 12.6 in D 11.42 in
Large Meissen Flower-Encrusted Potpourri Vase in the Rococo-Style
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Large Meissen flower-encrusted potpourri vase in the Rococo-style German, 19th Century Height 72cm, width 32cm, depth 29cm Crafted by Meissen, the oldest porcelain manufactory in E...
Porcelain
$23,850
H 6 in W 17 in D 10 in
19th Century Meissen Porcelain: Empress Catherine ii of Russia's Favorite Dog
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century Meissen Porcelain Model Of Empress Catherine II Of Russia's Favorite Dog (Russisches Windspiel). This delightful 19th-century Meissen porcelain model depicts Empress C...
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
$48,500
H 12.5 in W 17 in D 7 in
Meissen Grouping of Mars's War Chariot with War Putti for Catherine the Great
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent and quite large, Baroque style, Museum Quality, Antique Meissen Porcelain Grouping of Mars, the God of War, Chariot with his Putti Servant, originally designed by Johan...
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.