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Snowball Porcelain Vases by Meissen
Snowball Porcelain Vases by Meissen

Snowball Porcelain Vases by Meissen

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New Orleans, LA

remain in remarkably excellent condition. Features Meissen crossed swords mark in blue under glaze

Category

Antique 19th Century Vases

Late 19th Century Meissen Floral Vase
Late 19th Century Meissen Floral Vase

Late 19th Century Meissen Floral Vase

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

1860-1920s era mark Meissen flared vase. Gilded borders with large hand painted bouquets. Late 19th

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Art Deco Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Figurines Allegory of Water D 81 Series Four Elements by Acier Made 1880
Meissen Figurines Allegory of Water D 81 Series Four Elements by Acier Made 1880

Meissen Figurines Allegory of Water D 81 Series Four Elements by Acier Made 1880

By Michel Victor Acier 1

Located in Vienna, AT

Hallmarked: Meissen Mark of fourth quarter of 19th century (circa 1880) First quality model number D 81

Category

Antique 1880s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen 19th Century Porcelain Figural Group
Meissen 19th Century Porcelain Figural Group

Meissen 19th Century Porcelain Figural Group

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Montreal, QC

emblematic of fidelity. He is singing to her accompaniment. It is a Meissen underglaze blue mark.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Figurines Allegory of Taste Model 1042 by Eberlein Made circa 1860
Meissen Figurines Allegory of Taste Model 1042 by Eberlein Made circa 1860

Meissen Figurines Allegory of Taste Model 1042 by Eberlein Made circa 1860

By Johann Friedrich Eberlein

Located in Vienna, AT

Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark a slash below Meissen mark is visible Dating: mid-19th century / made

Category

Antique 1860s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Huge Ewer Water by Kändler made 19th century
Meissen Porcelain Huge Ewer Water by Kändler made 19th century

Meissen Porcelain Huge Ewer Water by Kändler made 19th century

By Johann Joachim Kaendler

Located in Vienna, AT

( = 16.0 inches) MARKS: THIS MEISSEN EWER IS MARKED BY BLUE MEISSEN SWORD MARK OF 19TH CENTURY

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Baroque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Huge Ewer Air by Kändler Made 19th Century
Meissen Porcelain Huge Ewer Air by Kändler Made 19th Century

Meissen Porcelain Huge Ewer Air by Kändler Made 19th Century

By Johann Joachim Kaendler

Located in Vienna, AT

( = 16.0 inches) Marks: THIS MEISSEN EWER IS MARKED BY BLUE MEISSEN SWORD MARK OF 19TH CENTURY

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Baroque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Huge Ewer Jug Air by Kaendler Model 327 Made 19th Century
Meissen Porcelain Huge Ewer Jug Air by Kaendler Model 327 Made 19th Century

Meissen Porcelain Huge Ewer Jug Air by Kaendler Model 327 Made 19th Century

By Johann Joachim Kaendler

Located in Vienna, AT

inches) Marks: THIS MEISSEN EWER IS MARKED BY BLUE MEISSEN SWORD MARK OF 19TH CENTURY (MEISSEN MARK

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Baroque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Lidded Pot Rococo Period, circa 1745
Meissen Lidded Pot Rococo Period, circa 1745

Meissen Lidded Pot Rococo Period, circa 1745

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

: Blue Meissen Sword Mark (underglazed) FIRST QUALITY Dating: made circa 1745 (PERIOD BEFORE

Category

Antique 1740s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

135 Piece Set of Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware
135 Piece Set of Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware

135 Piece Set of Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Milford, NH

Meissen crossed sword marks on all pieces. The set dates to the early 20th century and is in very good

Category

Early 20th Century German Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Figurines Cupid Being in Dire Straits J 82 by Juechtzer Made, circa 1860
Meissen Figurines Cupid Being in Dire Straits J 82 by Juechtzer Made, circa 1860

Meissen Figurines Cupid Being in Dire Straits J 82 by Juechtzer Made, circa 1860

By Christian Gottfried Juechtzer

Located in Vienna, AT

= finest modelling Manufactory: Meissen Dating: made circa 1860 Hallmarked: Meissen Mark of third quarter

Category

Antique 1860s German Empire Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Animal Figurine Parrot Macaw 19th Century, Kaendler
Meissen Animal Figurine Parrot Macaw 19th Century, Kaendler

Meissen Animal Figurine Parrot Macaw 19th Century, Kaendler

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

. Measures: height 16.6 inches. First quality Meissen blue sword mark is visible at reverse side of base.

Category

Antique 19th Century German Baroque Revival Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Porcelain Four Seasons Clock by Meissen
19th Century Porcelain Four Seasons Clock by Meissen

19th Century Porcelain Four Seasons Clock by Meissen

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New Orleans, LA

. Both the clock and stand feature the Meissen crossed swords mark in blue underglaze, as well as incised

Category

Antique 19th Century German Rococo Mantel Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

Large Antique German Polychrome Porcelain Mirror by Meissen
Large Antique German Polychrome Porcelain Mirror by Meissen

Large Antique German Polychrome Porcelain Mirror by Meissen

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in London, GB

sure to inspire and delight. The frame features the underglaze blue crossed sword marks, for Meissen.

Category

Antique 19th Century German Belle Époque Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mi...

Materials

Porcelain, Mirror

Meissen Teichert Large Platter Excellently Painted, 19th Century
Meissen Teichert Large Platter Excellently Painted, 19th Century

Meissen Teichert Large Platter Excellently Painted, 19th Century

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

TEICHERT / MEISSEN MADE 19th century (circa 1885) IMPRESSED WORD MARK 'MEISSEN' MODEL NUMBER

Category

Antique 19th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Snake Handles Vase Pfeiffer Period 20th C.
Meissen Snake Handles Vase Pfeiffer Period 20th C.

Meissen Snake Handles Vase Pfeiffer Period 20th C.

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

. MEISSEN BLUE SWORD MARK OF PFEIFFER PERIOD (1924-34) - WITH POINT BETWEEN THE HILTS - EXISTING.

Category

Vintage 1930s German Neoclassical Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Porcelain Meissen Cobalt Blue Vases, 1960
Pair of Porcelain Meissen Cobalt Blue Vases, 1960

Pair of Porcelain Meissen Cobalt Blue Vases, 1960

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Sofia, BG

Meissen, underglaze blue swords mark circa 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Baroque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Figurine of Bull with Boy and Girl
Meissen Porcelain Figurine of Bull with Boy and Girl

Meissen Porcelain Figurine of Bull with Boy and Girl

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

Our charming figurine from Meissen depicts a boy and girl with work bull. With blue underglaze mark

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Rococo Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Ming Dragon Black Porcelain Tray from the 1980s
Meissen Ming Dragon Black Porcelain Tray from the 1980s

Meissen Ming Dragon Black Porcelain Tray from the 1980s

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Milano, MI

, often featuring floral and figural motifs. The crossed swords mark is the famous Meissen underglaze blue

Category

Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Cobalt Blue Vase Funneled Shape Flowers, circa 1964
Meissen Cobalt Blue Vase Funneled Shape Flowers, circa 1964

Meissen Cobalt Blue Vase Funneled Shape Flowers, circa 1964

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

footring are edged with gold. MARKS: This Meissen Vase is marked by blue Meissen Sword Mark

Category

Vintage 1960s German Other Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique Meissen Porcelain Models of Bolognese Terriers
Pair of Antique Meissen Porcelain Models of Bolognese Terriers

Pair of Antique Meissen Porcelain Models of Bolognese Terriers

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in London, GB

body, the bases marked in underglaze blue with inscribed marks of Meissen. These charming model dogs

Category

Antique 19th Century German Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Porcelain Box with Fighting Scene by Meissen
19th Century Porcelain Box with Fighting Scene by Meissen

19th Century Porcelain Box with Fighting Scene by Meissen

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New Orleans, LA

Incredible hand-painted bas-relief scenes cover this magnificent Meissen Porcelain casket

Category

Antique 19th Century German Neoclassical Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Pair Of Children  18th Century Made 1740-50
Meissen Pair Of Children  18th Century Made 1740-50

Meissen Pair Of Children 18th Century Made 1740-50

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

height: 7.48 inches FIRST QUALITY MEISSEN BLUE SWORD MARK AT EDGE OF BASE (BACKSIDE) VISIBLE.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Oval Plate Painting Allegory of Perishability, circa 1870
Meissen Oval Plate Painting Allegory of Perishability, circa 1870

Meissen Oval Plate Painting Allegory of Perishability, circa 1870

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

: Meissen Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark with Pommels on Hilts (reverse side not glazed) MODEL

Category

Antique 1870s German Neoclassical Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Pair Of Vases With Figurines 19th Century
Meissen Porcelain Pair Of Vases With Figurines 19th Century

Meissen Porcelain Pair Of Vases With Figurines 19th Century

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

. The vases stand on round foot attached to square flat plinth. MEISSEN BLUE SWORD MARK AT REVERSE SIDE

Category

Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Rarest Figurine Group by Theodore Eichler The Sisters
Meissen Rarest Figurine Group by Theodore Eichler The Sisters

Meissen Rarest Figurine Group by Theodore Eichler The Sisters

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

. The figurine group is based on round support. Size: height 24 cm, circa 9.6 inches Marks: Meissen

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Centrepiece Fruit Bowl the Three Charities Sculptured Figurines
Meissen Centrepiece Fruit Bowl the Three Charities Sculptured Figurines

Meissen Centrepiece Fruit Bowl the Three Charities Sculptured Figurines

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

) Manufactory: Meissen Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark (glazed bottom) model number 2685 / former's number

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Candlestick Figurine 'Lighter - Florian' by Silvia Kloede, 1996
Meissen Candlestick Figurine 'Lighter - Florian' by Silvia Kloede, 1996

Meissen Candlestick Figurine 'Lighter - Florian' by Silvia Kloede, 1996

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Marks: Blue Meissen underglaze crossed sword mark of 20th century / first quality Bibliography: Thomas

Category

1990s German Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Superb Table Mantle Clock Vintage Cherub, circa 1870
Meissen Superb Table Mantle Clock Vintage Cherub, circa 1870

Meissen Superb Table Mantle Clock Vintage Cherub, circa 1870

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Meissen Sword Mark with Pommels on Hilts (underglazed) MODEL NUMBER D 78 / FORMER'S NUMBER 163-88

Category

Antique 1870s German Rococo Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Couple Musicians on Settee Pug Dog Composer Hasse W 56 Kaendler
Meissen Couple Musicians on Settee Pug Dog Composer Hasse W 56 Kaendler

Meissen Couple Musicians on Settee Pug Dog Composer Hasse W 56 Kaendler

By Johann Joachim Kaendler

Located in Vienna, AT

: Meissen Mark with Pommels on Hilts (19th century) First Quality model number W 56 / painter's number 6

Category

Antique 1870s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Oval Wall Mirror Pair of Cherubs, Vintage, circa 1850
Meissen Oval Wall Mirror Pair of Cherubs, Vintage, circa 1850

Meissen Oval Wall Mirror Pair of Cherubs, Vintage, circa 1850

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

: height 11.41 inches width 7.87 inches depth 2.55 inches Marks: THIS MEISSEN MIRROR IS MARKED BY

Category

Antique 1850s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Oval Wall Mirror Pair of Cherubs Vintage, circa 1870
Meissen Oval Wall Mirror Pair of Cherubs Vintage, circa 1870

Meissen Oval Wall Mirror Pair of Cherubs Vintage, circa 1870

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

width: 10.03 inches depth: 2.55 inches Marks: This Meissen mirror is marked by blue Meissen sword

Category

Antique 1870s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Plates Vintage Reticulated Edge Multicolored Flower Paintings circa 1870
Meissen Plates Vintage Reticulated Edge Multicolored Flower Paintings circa 1870

Meissen Plates Vintage Reticulated Edge Multicolored Flower Paintings circa 1870

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

1.37 inches off the table's plate Marks: Blue Meissen Sword Mark (underglazed) of 19th century

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Other Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Meissen Jewelry Box With Colored Greek Mythology Reliefs
19th Century Meissen Jewelry Box With Colored Greek Mythology Reliefs

19th Century Meissen Jewelry Box With Colored Greek Mythology Reliefs

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

cm / 7.28 in depth: 17.0 cm / 6.69 in Marks: Blue Meissen underglaze crossed sword mark with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Snake Handles Vase Nice Flowers Morning Glory, circa 1950
Meissen Snake Handles Vase Nice Flowers Morning Glory, circa 1950

Meissen Snake Handles Vase Nice Flowers Morning Glory, circa 1950

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

inches) Manufactory: Meissen Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark (underglazed) First quality

Category

Mid-20th Century German Neoclassical Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Rarest Picture Plate Cherub Working as Smith, circa 1935
Meissen Rarest Picture Plate Cherub Working as Smith, circa 1935

Meissen Rarest Picture Plate Cherub Working as Smith, circa 1935

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

: Blue Meissen Sword Mark (underglazed). First quality. Dating: made, circa 1935. Material: porcelain

Category

Vintage 1930s German Other Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Very Rare Meissen 'Sleigh Group' with Gallant Couple, circa 1915
Very Rare Meissen 'Sleigh Group' with Gallant Couple, circa 1915

Very Rare Meissen 'Sleigh Group' with Gallant Couple, circa 1915

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

cm / 6.41 inches Depth 11.0 cm / 4.33 inches Marks: Blue Meissen underglaze crossed sword mark

Category

Vintage 1910s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Painted Lidded Box Relief Decoration Chinoiseries Made circa 1850
Meissen Painted Lidded Box Relief Decoration Chinoiseries Made circa 1850

Meissen Painted Lidded Box Relief Decoration Chinoiseries Made circa 1850

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

) Manufactory: Meissen Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark (bottom not glazed) First quality Dating: made

Category

Antique 1850s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Large Lidded Tureen with Huge Platter Presentoir, Marcolini Period
Meissen Large Lidded Tureen with Huge Platter Presentoir, Marcolini Period

Meissen Large Lidded Tureen with Huge Platter Presentoir, Marcolini Period

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

: Meissen. Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark. First quality. Dating: Marcolini period 1774-1814, made

Category

Antique 1790s German Empire Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Superb Figurine Group, Catch of Tritons, circa 1850-60
Meissen Superb Figurine Group, Catch of Tritons, circa 1850-60

Meissen Superb Figurine Group, Catch of Tritons, circa 1850-60

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

& SCHOENHEIT (circa 1765) | MADE c. 1850 - 60 MEISSEN BLUE SWORD MARK WITH POMMELS ON HILTS

Category

Antique 19th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Tall Mantle Table Clock Four Seasons Kaendler C. 1860
Meissen Tall Mantle Table Clock Four Seasons Kaendler C. 1860

Meissen Tall Mantle Table Clock Four Seasons Kaendler C. 1860

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

(circa 19.6 inches) width : 29 cm (circa 11.6 inches) MARKS: THIS MEISSEN MANTLE CLOCK

Category

Antique 19th Century German Rococo Revival Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Count Bruhl's Tailor on a Goat Porcelain Figure by Meissen
Count Bruhl's Tailor on a Goat Porcelain Figure by Meissen

Count Bruhl's Tailor on a Goat Porcelain Figure by Meissen

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New Orleans, LA

One of Meissen’s more curious pieces, this delightful porcelain statue is entitled “Count Brühl’s

Category

Antique 19th Century German Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Gorgeous Mantle Table Clock Sculptured Figurines Flowers, circa 1870
Meissen Gorgeous Mantle Table Clock Sculptured Figurines Flowers, circa 1870

Meissen Gorgeous Mantle Table Clock Sculptured Figurines Flowers, circa 1870

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

. Manufactory: Meissen Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark (underglazed). First quality. Model number 572

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Splendid Meissen Cup With Exquisite Veduta Painting, 'Dresden' & Gold, 1850
Splendid Meissen Cup With Exquisite Veduta Painting, 'Dresden' & Gold, 1850

Splendid Meissen Cup With Exquisite Veduta Painting, 'Dresden' & Gold, 1850

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

: 15,3 cm / 6.02 in Marks: Blue Meissen Crossed Sword Mark Pommels on hilts / First Quality

Category

Antique 1850s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Mantle Table Clock Paintings Sculptured Figurines Flowers, circa 1860
Meissen Mantle Table Clock Paintings Sculptured Figurines Flowers, circa 1860

Meissen Mantle Table Clock Paintings Sculptured Figurines Flowers, circa 1860

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

. Manufactory: Meissen Hallmarked: Blue Meissen sword mark (underglazed) First quality  Model number 573

Category

Antique 1860s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Gallant Pair of Figurines by August Ringler Made circa 1920
Meissen Gallant Pair of Figurines by August Ringler Made circa 1920

Meissen Gallant Pair of Figurines by August Ringler Made circa 1920

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

inches) depth: 9.5 cm (= 3.74 inches) MARKS: THIS MEISSEN FIGURINE GROUP IS MARKED BY BLUE

Category

Early 20th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Rare Chocolate Pot with Landscape Decoration Baroque Period, circa 1740
Meissen Rare Chocolate Pot with Landscape Decoration Baroque Period, circa 1740

Meissen Rare Chocolate Pot with Landscape Decoration Baroque Period, circa 1740

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

/ 8.5 cm Marks: Blue Meissen Crossed Sword Mark of the early 18th century Condition: excellent

Category

Antique Early 18th Century German Baroque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

MEISSEN TALL SNAKE HANDLES VASE WITH FINEST FLOWER PAINTING  c.1870
MEISSEN TALL SNAKE HANDLES VASE WITH FINEST FLOWER PAINTING  c.1870

MEISSEN TALL SNAKE HANDLES VASE WITH FINEST FLOWER PAINTING c.1870

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

12.6 inches) MARKS: THIS MEISSEN SNAKE HANDLES VASE IS MARKED BY BLUE MEISSEN SWORD MARK

Category

Antique 19th Century German Neoclassical Revival Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

MEISSEN HUGE EWER THE WATER FOUR ELEMENTS BY KAENDLER height 25.78 inches c.1860
MEISSEN HUGE EWER THE WATER FOUR ELEMENTS BY KAENDLER height 25.78 inches c.1860

MEISSEN HUGE EWER THE WATER FOUR ELEMENTS BY KAENDLER height 25.78 inches c.1860

By Johann Joachim Kaendler

Located in Vienna, AT

Meissen ewer is marked by blue Meissen sword mark of 19th century (Meissen mark with pommels on hilts

Category

Antique 1860s German Baroque 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.