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German Porcelain Group of Two Rabbits, Meissen, circa 1910
German Porcelain Group of Two Rabbits, Meissen, circa 1910

German Porcelain Group of Two Rabbits, Meissen, circa 1910

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

Modelled by Ivar Tillberg. Crossed swords Meissen mark in underglaze blue.

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Large German Porcelain Figure Toucan Bird, Meissen, circa 1905
Large German Porcelain Figure Toucan Bird, Meissen, circa 1905

Large German Porcelain Figure Toucan Bird, Meissen, circa 1905

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

Modeled and incised with the conjoined "PW" for Paul Walther. Crossed swords Meissen mark in

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Drum Rider Porcelain Subject, 20th Century
Meissen, Drum Rider Porcelain Subject, 20th Century

Meissen, Drum Rider Porcelain Subject, 20th Century

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Beaune, FR

Meissen mark underneath and it is also dated 1963.

Category

20th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of German Meissen Porcelain Cobalt Blue Vases
Pair of German Meissen Porcelain Cobalt Blue Vases

Pair of German Meissen Porcelain Cobalt Blue Vases

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vilnius, LT

handles, cobalt blue color and gold. Meissen mark on the base (1860-1924). Very good antique condition.

Category

Early 20th Century German Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Pair 19th Century Meissen Figural Porcelain Centerpiece Baskets
Pair 19th Century Meissen Figural Porcelain Centerpiece Baskets

Pair 19th Century Meissen Figural Porcelain Centerpiece Baskets

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

stump, and encrusted with raised flowers. Each 16 inches tall. Each with the Meissen mark and one

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen porcelain 19th century mantle clock.
Meissen porcelain 19th century mantle clock.

Meissen porcelain 19th century mantle clock.

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Brighton, Sussex

stand. Blue crossed Meissen mark to the base. Batch 81 63110 DNCKZ

Category

Antique 19th Century German Mantel Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

Rococó Revival Inkwell By Meissen German Dresden Porcelain, 19th Century
Rococó Revival Inkwell By Meissen German Dresden Porcelain, 19th Century

Rococó Revival Inkwell By Meissen German Dresden Porcelain, 19th Century

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Lisbon, PT

palette. The bottom of the inkwell bears the distinctive Meissen marks, confirming its authenticity

Category

Antique 19th Century German Rococo Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Signed Meissen Porcelain Artwork
19th Century Signed Meissen Porcelain Artwork

19th Century Signed Meissen Porcelain Artwork

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Roma, IT

impressed "Meissen" mark on reverse. This fine blue onion platter exhibits excellent craftsmanshi. It's a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Louis XV Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Figure of Lusatian Woman in National Costume by Hugo Speiler, circa 1887
Meissen Figure of Lusatian Woman in National Costume by Hugo Speiler, circa 1887

Meissen Figure of Lusatian Woman in National Costume by Hugo Speiler, circa 1887

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Sarasota, FL

designed by Hugo Speiler. It is marked with the Meissen mark, model number Q190d, '52,' and '44' on the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meissen Porcelain Cherub Motto Figurine "Je decouvre tout" Model F13
Antique Meissen Porcelain Cherub Motto Figurine "Je decouvre tout" Model F13

Antique Meissen Porcelain Cherub Motto Figurine "Je decouvre tout" Model F13

By Michel Victor Acier 1, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

underglaze crossed swords Meissen mark with one cancellation mark indicating a factory second, F13 for the

Category

Early 20th Century German Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen porcelain Rich Court Dragon cups and saucers, Germany 1960s
Meissen porcelain Rich Court Dragon cups and saucers, Germany 1960s

Meissen porcelain Rich Court Dragon cups and saucers, Germany 1960s

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Delft, NL

middle, marked with the Meissen mark, underglaze mark blue swords. The measurements of the cups are 5

Category

Mid-20th Century German Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen porcelain Rich Court Dragon cups and saucers, Germany 1960s
Meissen porcelain Rich Court Dragon cups and saucers, Germany 1960s

Meissen porcelain Rich Court Dragon cups and saucers, Germany 1960s

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Delft, NL

with the Meissen mark, underglaze mark blue swords. The measurements of the cups are 5 cm high, 8 cm

Category

Mid-20th Century German Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Meissen Neo-Rococo Figural Reticulated Centerpiece Compotes on Stands
Pair of Meissen Neo-Rococo Figural Reticulated Centerpiece Compotes on Stands

Pair of Meissen Neo-Rococo Figural Reticulated Centerpiece Compotes on Stands

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

. Marked with blue Meissen mark, one incised "D196" and impressed "59", the other D196" and with painted

Category

Antique 19th Century Rococo Revival Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Important Meissen Porcelain Groups of Caparisoned Elephants and Soldiers
Important Meissen Porcelain Groups of Caparisoned Elephants and Soldiers

Important Meissen Porcelain Groups of Caparisoned Elephants and Soldiers

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

finding an original pair like this is even rarer!!!! Blue crossed swords Underglaze Meissen Mark. Germany

Category

Antique 1880s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Snake Handled Meissen Urns
Pair of Snake Handled Meissen Urns

Pair of Snake Handled Meissen Urns

By Ernst August Leuteritz, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Palm Desert, CA

by Meissen Made circa 1870 Hallmarked: Meissen Mark with Pommels on Hilts (19th century) First

Category

Antique 1870s French Empire Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Meissen Porcelain Butter Pat with Deutsche Blumen and Gilt Accents
Vintage Meissen Porcelain Butter Pat with Deutsche Blumen and Gilt Accents

Vintage Meissen Porcelain Butter Pat with Deutsche Blumen and Gilt Accents

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Maker: Meissen Marks: With a blue underglaze

Category

20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Style of Nodding Pagoda Figures
Pair 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Style of Nodding Pagoda Figures

Pair 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Style of Nodding Pagoda Figures

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

rendered with realism and vibrancy. With underglaze blue cross swords Meissen mark. Finding a pair of these

Category

Antique 1850s German Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Plaque with Hand Painted Flower Bouquet or Streublumen
Meissen Porcelain Plaque with Hand Painted Flower Bouquet or Streublumen

Meissen Porcelain Plaque with Hand Painted Flower Bouquet or Streublumen

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

expected light wear consistent with age. Maker: Meissen Marks: Meissen blue underglaze factory mark

Category

20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meissen Gilt Porcelain Trumpet Form Floral Vase
Antique Meissen Gilt Porcelain Trumpet Form Floral Vase

Antique Meissen Gilt Porcelain Trumpet Form Floral Vase

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

light wear consistent with age. Maker: Meissen Marks: Marked to the base with a blue underglaze

Category

Antique 19th Century German Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Scent Bottle Rocaille En Miniature Watteau Pictures Painted Made
Meissen Scent Bottle Rocaille En Miniature Watteau Pictures Painted Made

Meissen Scent Bottle Rocaille En Miniature Watteau Pictures Painted Made

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

! Manufactory: Meissen Dating: made during first half of 19th century (circa 1850) Hallmarked: Meissen mark

Category

Antique 1850s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Luisa Sleeping, after a drawing by Greuze, 19th-century statuette circa
Meissen, Luisa Sleeping, after a drawing by Greuze, 19th-century statuette circa

Meissen, Luisa Sleeping, after a drawing by Greuze, 19th-century statuette circa

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

. The Meissen mark, featuring crossed swords in underglaze blue, is found on the base, along with raised

Category

Antique 19th Century French Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meissen Porcelain Tea Tray with Cobalt Blue Border & Spray Flowers
Antique Meissen Porcelain Tea Tray with Cobalt Blue Border & Spray Flowers

Antique Meissen Porcelain Tea Tray with Cobalt Blue Border & Spray Flowers

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Marks: Marked to the underside of a handle with the Meissen blue underglaze crossed swords maker's mark

Category

20th Century German Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain 11-inch Scalloped Serving Dish or Plate with Floral Decoration
Meissen Porcelain 11-inch Scalloped Serving Dish or Plate with Floral Decoration

Meissen Porcelain 11-inch Scalloped Serving Dish or Plate with Floral Decoration

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

with a blue underglaze Meissen crossed swords mark, an impressed 962, and an impressed T64. Simply a

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

5 Antique Meissen Porcelain Neoclassical Reticulated Bowls with Deutsche Blumen
5 Antique Meissen Porcelain Neoclassical Reticulated Bowls with Deutsche Blumen

5 Antique Meissen Porcelain Neoclassical Reticulated Bowls with Deutsche Blumen

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

crossed swords factory mark to the base of each. Simply a wonderful set of Meissen porcelain bowls! Date

Category

Antique 1810s German Neoclassical Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique German Porcelain Meissen Plaque Religious Mary Magdalene
Antique German Porcelain Meissen Plaque Religious Mary Magdalene

Antique German Porcelain Meissen Plaque Religious Mary Magdalene

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in London, GB

reverse of the plaque bears the renowned Meissen mark, confirming its authenticity. Framing the piece is

Category

Antique 19th Century German Paintings

Materials

Porcelain, Giltwood

Antique Meissen Porcelain Gilt Scalloped Creamer/Milk Jug with Floral Decoration
Antique Meissen Porcelain Gilt Scalloped Creamer/Milk Jug with Floral Decoration

Antique Meissen Porcelain Gilt Scalloped Creamer/Milk Jug with Floral Decoration

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

with a blue underglaze Meissen crossed swords mark, a blue underglaze 102, and an incised 158. Simply

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine of a Girl with Flower Basket
Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine of a Girl with Flower Basket

Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine of a Girl with Flower Basket

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Marked to the base with Meissen's blue underglaze crossed swords mark / an impressed 9 / an incised 'No

Category

20th Century German Rococo Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meissen Jugendstil Porcelain Covered Urn or Vase with Pansies & Violets
Antique Meissen Jugendstil Porcelain Covered Urn or Vase with Pansies & Violets

Antique Meissen Jugendstil Porcelain Covered Urn or Vase with Pansies & Violets

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

: Meissen Marks: With a blue underglaze crossed swords mark to the base, and incised K107 and impressed 139

Category

Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meissen Porcelain Gilt Covered Sugar Jar with Floral Decoration
Antique Meissen Porcelain Gilt Covered Sugar Jar with Floral Decoration

Antique Meissen Porcelain Gilt Covered Sugar Jar with Floral Decoration

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Meissen crossed swords mark, a blue underglaze 102C, and an impressed 218 Simply a wonderful covered box

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Marcolini Period Meissen Porcelain Floral Bordeleau or Chamber Pot
Antique Marcolini Period Meissen Porcelain Floral Bordeleau or Chamber Pot

Antique Marcolini Period Meissen Porcelain Floral Bordeleau or Chamber Pot

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

age. Maker: Meissen Marks: Marked to the base with a very faded Meissen crossed swords and star

Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Pair of 19th Century Meissen Gilt Porcelain Covered Vases
Pair of 19th Century Meissen Gilt Porcelain Covered Vases

Pair of 19th Century Meissen Gilt Porcelain Covered Vases

Located in Palm Beach, FL

flowers and ribbons on the body of the vases. 4.5" octagonal base with underside having Meissen marks

Category

Antique 19th Century German Figurines and Sculptures

1755 Meissen Porcelain Soup Bowl or Center Piece with Flower Decor
1755 Meissen Porcelain Soup Bowl or Center Piece with Flower Decor

1755 Meissen Porcelain Soup Bowl or Center Piece with Flower Decor

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Brescia, IT

cornucopia filled with fruit, berries and flowers. The Meissen mark consisting of crossed swords in blue is

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Art Nouveau Figure Of A Snake Dancer By Max Bochmann Circa 1914
Meissen Art Nouveau Figure Of A Snake Dancer By Max Bochmann Circa 1914

Meissen Art Nouveau Figure Of A Snake Dancer By Max Bochmann Circa 1914

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Material: hand-made, multicolored porcelain, glossy finish Style: Art Nouveau Blue crossed Meissen Mark

Category

Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Cubist French Horn Musician Figurine by Peter Strang
Meissen Porcelain Cubist French Horn Musician Figurine by Peter Strang

Meissen Porcelain Cubist French Horn Musician Figurine by Peter Strang

By Meissen Porcelain, Peter Strang

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Maker: Meissen Marks: Marked to the base with a blue underglaze crossed swords Meissen maker's mark

Category

20th Century German Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Germany Art Nouveau Figurine Girl With Shawl, by Theodor Eichler, c 1913
Meissen Germany Art Nouveau Figurine Girl With Shawl, by Theodor Eichler, c 1913

Meissen Germany Art Nouveau Figurine Girl With Shawl, by Theodor Eichler, c 1913

By Theodor Eichler, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

: hand-made, multicolored porcelain, glossy finish Style: Art Nouveau Meissen Mark of around

Category

Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Figurine Busts of a Man & Woman by Peter Strang
Meissen Porcelain Figurine Busts of a Man & Woman by Peter Strang

Meissen Porcelain Figurine Busts of a Man & Woman by Peter Strang

By Meissen Porcelain, Peter Strang

Located in Philadelphia, PA

: Meissen Marks: Marked to the base with a blue underglaze crossed swords Meissen maker's mark

Category

20th Century German Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Ormolu Mounted Meissen Porcelain Filigree Vases w/ Floral Bouquet, 1750's
Pair Ormolu Mounted Meissen Porcelain Filigree Vases w/ Floral Bouquet, 1750's

Pair Ormolu Mounted Meissen Porcelain Filigree Vases w/ Floral Bouquet, 1750's

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

varying angles across the pierced ground. One vase has a faint Blue cross sword Meissen Mark. Substantial

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century German Louis XV Vases

Materials

Ormolu

Meissen Porcelain Rococo Couple Figurines, Germany, 19th Century
Meissen Porcelain Rococo Couple Figurines, Germany, 19th Century

Meissen Porcelain Rococo Couple Figurines, Germany, 19th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

-painted with precision. The pieces bear the Meissen mark, indicating production in the late 1800s

Category

Antique 19th Century German Rococo Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Large bowl in porcelain. Open lace work. Late 19th C.
Meissen, Germany. Large bowl in porcelain. Open lace work. Late 19th C.

Meissen, Germany. Large bowl in porcelain. Open lace work. Late 19th C.

Located in København, Copenhagen

famous for its detailed, hand-painted decorations and Rococo-style figurines. The Meissen mark—two

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Centerpiece. Glazed porcelain. Meissen, Germany, 19th c.
Centerpiece. Glazed porcelain. Meissen, Germany, 19th c.

Centerpiece. Glazed porcelain. Meissen, Germany, 19th c.

Located in Madrid, ES

can see the Meissen mark used between 1815 and 1924. The base of the "larger plate" features engraved

Category

Antique 19th Century German Other Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen - figurine of Scapino, Commedia dell'Arte series, ca 1744
Meissen - figurine of Scapino, Commedia dell'Arte series, ca 1744

Meissen - figurine of Scapino, Commedia dell'Arte series, ca 1744

By Meissen Porcelain, J.J. Kaendler and P. Reinicke

Located in DELFT, NL

retouches to the green trousers. Meissen mark to the lower backside. A series of eighteen Commedia

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Revelry Groups
Meissen Porcelain Revelry Groups

Meissen Porcelain Revelry Groups

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New Orleans, LA

the superior wares he produced at Meissen. Feature blue crossed swords mark circa 1890

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Cherubs Four Seasons Figurines Model 1068 Kaendler Made, circa 1870
Meissen Cherubs Four Seasons Figurines Model 1068 Kaendler Made, circa 1870

Meissen Cherubs Four Seasons Figurines Model 1068 Kaendler Made, circa 1870

By Johann Joachim Kaendler

Located in Vienna, AT

Hallmarked: Meissen Mark with Pommels on Hilts (19th century) FIRST QUALITY model number 1068 / former's

Category

Antique 1870s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Meissen Porcelain Plaque
19th Century Meissen Porcelain Plaque

19th Century Meissen Porcelain Plaque

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Tarzana, CA

swords mark in under-glazed blue. Meissen was founded in 1710 in the gothic Albrechtburg castle. It was

Category

Antique 19th Century German Paintings

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Figurines Cherubs Allegory of Arithmetic Model 12 by Acier, circa 1860
Meissen Figurines Cherubs Allegory of Arithmetic Model 12 by Acier, circa 1860

Meissen Figurines Cherubs Allegory of Arithmetic Model 12 by Acier, circa 1860

By Michel Victor Acier 1

Located in Vienna, AT

: Meissen mark of middle of 19th century: Meissen Blue Sword Mark with Pommels on Hilts / made circa 1860

Category

Antique 1860s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Group “The Rape of Persephone”
Meissen Porcelain Group “The Rape of Persephone”

Meissen Porcelain Group “The Rape of Persephone”

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

-applied gilding. The underside bears the underglaze blue crossed swords mark of Meissen, along with

Category

20th Century German Rococo Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

A Meissen Tureen and Stand, c1745
A Meissen Tureen and Stand, c1745

A Meissen Tureen and Stand, c1745

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

A Meissen Tureen and Stand, c1745 Additional information: Date : c1745 Marks : Meissen crossed

Category

Antique 18th Century German Soup Tureens

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Porcelain Cabinet Bowl by Meissen
Antique Porcelain Cabinet Bowl by Meissen

Antique Porcelain Cabinet Bowl by Meissen

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in San Diego, CA

bears the famous Meissen "crossed swords" mark. #2415.  

Category

Early 20th Century German Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Meissen cups and saucers
18th Century Meissen cups and saucers

18th Century Meissen cups and saucers

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Delft, NL

Porcelain Factory was founded. The cups and saucers has their Meissen hall marks Crossed blue swords with

Category

Antique Late 18th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Plaque Depicting Mary Magdalene
Meissen Porcelain Plaque Depicting Mary Magdalene

Meissen Porcelain Plaque Depicting Mary Magdalene

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Tarzana, CA

with Meissen crossed swords mark in under-glazed blue. circa 1870. Measures: Plaque: 13.5" x 10

Category

Antique 1870s German Paintings

Materials

Porcelain

Large Meissen porcelain Rococo style centrepiece
Large Meissen porcelain Rococo style centrepiece

Large Meissen porcelain Rococo style centrepiece

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in London, GB

, emblematic of the Seasons. The base bears the Meissen underglazed crossed-swords mark in blue, and in incised

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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Meissen Mark For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal meissen mark for your home. A meissen mark — often made from ceramic, porcelain and metal — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a meissen mark — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A meissen mark made by Rococo designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one meissen mark that is appealing in its simplicity, but Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kändler and Michel Victor Acier produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Meissen Mark?

Prices for a meissen mark start at $115 and top out at $275,000 with the average selling for $3,670.

Finding the Right Porcelain for You

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.