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
$1,346
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
$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
$846Sale 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
$2,678
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
$846Sale 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
Sold
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
19th Century Oyster Plate Vieillard Bordeaux Service Nella
By Vieillard Manufacture
Located in Austin, TX
Very rare 19th Century Oyster Plate signed Vieillard Bordeaux service Nella. Naturalist pattern plate with a bird, insects , carnations and others flowers.
Ceramic, Faience
Antique Brown Leather Riding Boots with Trees, 1890s Austria
By Rudolf Scheer & Söhne
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
A pair of exquisite decorative brown leather riding boots made by Austrian Imperial shoemaker Scheer - Purveyor of the imperial and royal court of the Austrian and Hungarian empire. ...
Leather
Wunderbrust, Chest of Wonders Leather and Wood Chest-Ottoman
By DOC, Matteo Cibic
Located in Roma, IT
For Operæ – Independent design festival eighth edition, Secondome under the artistic direction of Claudia Pignatale, presents “WUNDERBRUST” a project by Matteo Cibic, crafted by DOC....
Leather, Wood
Bessarabian Rug, 1810
Located in New York, NY
Bessarabian rug, 1810 Russia, circa 1810 Tapestry woven carpet Imperial Tapestry Factory, St. Petersburg Having an Adamesque central medallion on a warm caramel ground, with swan...
Wool
$3,800 / set
H 0.75 in Dm 10.5 in
12 Coalport Grey and Polychrome Enamel Floral Shaped Rim Dinner Service Plates
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This set of 12 Coalport dinner plates feature an unusual color combination of a soft gray border decorated with a vibrant palette of brightly painted flowers. There are various combi...
Porcelain
English Axminster Rug, 1760
Located in New York, NY
English Axminster rug. Axminster, Devon, Great Britain, circa 1760 (George III). Provenance: Baron Guy de Rothschild.
Wool
Meissen Motto Child by Acier Vintage Je Les Ramène, circa 1880
By Michel Victor Acier 1
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen very lovely figurine: Motto Child By M.V.acier / Je Les Ramène (= I'll Get Them Back). Manufactory: Meissen Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark (underglazed). First qu...
Porcelain
30:30 Landscape Architecture Book
Located in New York, NY
30 internationally renowned landscape architects showcase their own work as well as that of 30 of the best of a new generation of forward looking and innovative designers. This up-t...
Paper
Regence Style painted Chest of Drawers
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
French Regence style chest of drawers handmade in solid wood with bronze ormolu mounts which have been treated to achieve an antique grey patina. The drawers are finished in a French...
Bronze
$5,797Sale Price|18% Off
H 7.08 in W 5.9 in D 3.74 in
Meissen Mantel Table Clock Bronze Porcelain Autumn Fall Kaendler, circa 1745
By Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen gorgeous rococo mantel / table clock made of gilded / gilt bronze, excellently decorated with sculptured figurines made of porcelain. Manufactory: Meissen Hallmarked: Blue M...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Renaissance style Entree Dish
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Renaissance-style round sterling silver entree dish. The bottom of the entree dish is smooth, while a border made with the casting technique with acanthus leaf motifs has been welded...
Sterling Silver
Dutch Delft Blue and White Vase Lamp on Water-Gilt Base
By Delft
Located in New York, NY
Dutch Delft blue and white vase lamp on water-gilt base. Small blue and white Dutch Delft faience vase of baluster form with delicate floral decoration, birds and borders mounted as ...
Delft, Porcelain
$4,550
H 38.18 in W 29.52 in D 59.84 in
Victorian Style Brass and Bronze Infant Cradle, France, 20th Century
Located in Miami, FL
Striking vintage solid brass infant's suspended rocking cradle in the Victorian style. The piece has a nice wide silhouette, large orb finials, and scrolled accents. The maker is unc...
Brass, Bronze
Sold|$4,500
H 34 in W 51.5 in D 22.25 in
Venetian Scenic Bombe Chinoiserie Painted Commode with a Faux Marble Top
Located in Manhasset, NY
An antique Venetian scenic chinoiserie bombe painted commode with a faux marble top. This finely detailed commode is done in an off white paint background with a brownish beige paint...
Wood
Aqua Majolica Strawberries Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880
By Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
Rare aqua Majolica strawberries on a geometrical background signed Sarreguemines, circa 1880.
Ceramic
$14,230
H 19 in W 10 in D 7 in
18th Century Antique Mahogany Bracket Clock by Charles Blanchard of London
Located in Devon, GB
A fine antique George II period mellowed mahogany striking bracket clock, the arched brass dial and verge movement both signed Charles Blanchard, London. The clock is standing on blo...
Brass
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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