Pair of Meissen Hoopoe Birds, 19th Century
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A pair of Meissen Hoopoe birds naturalistically modelled perched on leafy tree stumps after the models by J J Kandler with blue crossed sword marks, 19th century.
Porcelain
$12,950 / set
H 13.5 in W 10 in D 6 in
Fine Pair Meissen Porcelain Figures of Hoopoe Birds Perched on White Branches
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Beautiful Pair of very Meissen Porcelain Figures of Hoopoe Birds Perched on White Tree Branches, with Insects and Flowers.
Porcelain
$9,206
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Pair Of Rare Meissen Animal Figures Birds 'Bitterns', By J.J. Kaendler, 20th C
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent lifelike depiction of two upright bitterns, birds from the heron family, with stylised bundles of plants placed next to them for support on rounded meadow bases. Designer...
Porcelain
$7,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 7.5 in W 10 in D 5 in
Pair of Superb Antique Meissen German Porcelain Birds
Located in New York, NY
The superb pair of porcelain figures depicts two birds modeled in a naturalistic stance, each standing on a shaped base with foliage and grassy details.
Porcelain
Pair of 19th Century Samson Porcelain Birds
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Edenbridge, Kent
Pair of mid-19th century Samson Porcelain birds each mounted on circular ormolu bases in the Rococo manner. French circa 1850.
Porcelain
Pair Antique Meissen Thrush Bird Porcelain Figurines
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique (late 19th to early 20th century) Meissen glazed porcelain figurines depicting thrush birds perched on tree stumps.
Porcelain
Pair Late 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Oriel Birds
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Pair of late 19th century Meissen porcelain Oriel birds, hand painted in this wonderful yellow colouring, each Bir is perched on a tree trunk.
Porcelain
Pair of Meissen Porcelain Models of Brown Fieldfare Birds
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 20th century Meissen Porcelain models of brown fieldfare birds.
Porcelain
Fine Pair of Antique Meissen Porcelain Figures of Birds
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of antique Meissen porcelain figures of birds on branches.
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H 18.12 in W 12.6 in D 6.7 in
Pair of Meissen Style Birds Porcelain Lamps, Gilt Bronze Mount, 1900 Period
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Retour ligne automatique Birds in the style of the Meissen porcelain production from the 18th century. 1900 period work.
Bronze
Pair of 19/20th C. Louis XVI Style Meissen Models of Golden Oriole Birds
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic pair of 19/20th century Louis XVI Style Meissen Models of Golden Oriole birds.
Porcelain
Pair Meissen Porcelain Gilt Bird Candelabras German Dresden
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful pair of Meissen porcelain and gilt candelabras Please see a close up of the factory stamp on the side of the birds Very ornate pair with three branches to the gilt rococo c...
Bronze
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H 8.5 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Antique Pair of Meissen Style Continental Parrots Birds Green Gilt, 19th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Very Stylish Pair of Glazed Porcelain Parrots of Continental origin, last quarter of the Nineteenth Century. Each naturalistically modelled and perched on tree stump bases with s...
Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery
Pair of Late 19th Century Meissen Oriel Birds
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of late 19th century Meissen Oriel birds, each with this wonderful yellow coloring, perched on tree trunks, having the blue crossed swords to the base.
Porcelain
Pair of Meissen Porcelain Figures of Cockatoos or Birds
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
This fine pair of Meissen Porcelain figures of cockatoos / birds with orange feathers flared up, are perched on a tree with green leaves and small fine flowers.
Porcelain
Monumental Pair of Meissen Porcelain Snowball Vases with Parrots and Birds
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
This rare and monumental antique pair of Meissen Porcelain 22 inch vases is crafted in the illustrious Schneeballen, or Snowball, pattern.
Porcelain
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H 6 in W 4.25 in D 4.25 in
Antique Pair of German Meissen Continental Parrots Birds Green Gilt 19th Century
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Very Stylish Pair of German Meissen Glazed Porcelain Parrots of exceptional quality, last quarter of the Nineteenth Century. Each naturalistically modelled and perched on tree stum...
Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery
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H 9 in W 5 in D 3.5 in
Pair of Antique Meissen Style Candle Prick Small Table Lamps with Love Birds
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of antique Meissen style candle prick small table lamps with love birds.
Porcelain
Sold
H 6.75 in W 3 in D 2.5 in
Antique Pair of Meissen Style Continental Parrots Birds Green Gilt, 19th Century
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Very stylish pair of glazed porcelain parrots of continental origin, last quarter of the 19th century. Each naturalistically modelled and perched on tree stump bases with sprouti...
Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery
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H 8.75 in W 7 in D 4.5 in
Rare Vintage Colorful Polychrome Majolica Ceramic Parrot or Cockatoo by Stangl
By Stangl Pottery
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A few of our favorites include a beautiful pair of Meissen birds and other unmarked pieces.
Ceramic, Porcelain, Paint
Great Pair of Meissen Porcelain Birds, Germany, circa 1921
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
These are possibly models of Bohemian Waxwing birds. First quality Meissen porcelain,. Underglazed blue crossed sword marks and numbered. Acquired from a private collection in NYC...
Porcelain
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H 7.5 in W 3 in D 9.25 in
Pair of Meissen Porcelain Models of Fieldfare Birds, Germany, circa 1921
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
Great pair of first quality Meissen porcelain birds (Turdus pilaris).
Porcelain
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
Wedgwood Black and White Jasper "Pegasus" Covered Vase, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
The black jasper ovoid body decorated in white relief with the Apotheosis of Virgil after John Flaxman, the shoulder with snake handles above Medusa masks, the domed cover with Pegas...
Porcelain
19th Century Fine Porcelain Bird Figure by ENS Germany
Located in Sofia, BG
Hand painted bird figure in beautiful bright colors. Unfortunately half of the right wing is missing. It is handmade by Ens Germany. Ens porcelain is one of the most oldest manufacto...
Porcelain
$562Sale Price|25% Off
H 6.5 in W 6.5 in D 5.5 in
Natural Blue Coral Specimen, Real. Beautiful Deep Blue w/Whitish around Bottom
Located in Warrenton, OR
Natural Blue Coral Specimen, Real. Beautiful Deep Blue w/Whitish at Bottom. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be available thereafter.*** This is an ab...
Coral
Bird Cage Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Year: 1900, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Bird Cage, Art Nouveau Year: 1900 Country: French Material: Iron It is an elegant and sophisticated bird cage. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles s...
Iron
$15,000 / set
H 18.12 in W 12.21 in D 4.73 in
Pair of crystal candelabras signed Baccarat, France, late 19th century.
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of crystal candelabras signed Baccarat, France, late 19th century.
Crystal
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
$500,000
H 39.5 in W 58 in D 82 in
Rare Antique 1901 Steinway Model B Rosewood Grand Piano Louis XV Rococo Restored
By Steinway & Sons
Located in Dayton, OH
Fully Restored 1901 Steinway & Sons Model B Louis XV Baroque Rococo Grand Piano – Serial Number 99151, Full 88 key keyboard. The most exquisitely detailed example of a turn of the c...
Fruitwood, Rosewood
$147,545
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
Trio Lapis Lazuli Parrots on Quartz Base
Located in Houston, TX
Trio of hand-carved Lapis Lazuli parrots with rock quartz specimen on marble base.
Lapis Lazuli, Quartz
Tiffany Studios Apple Blossom Table lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios Apple Blossom Leaded Glass and Bronze Table Lamp, The patinated bronze base with with Acorn design in wonderful condition gives a great stature to the pink floral app...
Bronze
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.5 in W 13.25 in D 9.75 in
Meissen Blue Onion Figural Scalloped Oval Tureen
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Meissen Blue Onion Figural Scalloped Oval Tureen Germany, late 19th century A magnificent 19th-century Meissen Blue Onion Figural Scalloped Oval Tureen from Germany, late 19th cent...
Porcelain
Tiffany Studios Pulled Feather Favrile Glass Vase
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pulled Feather Favrile Glass Vase Tiffany Studios Circa 1910 This monumental Favrile glass vase by Tiffany Studios exemplifies the artistry and innovation that defined Louis Comfort...
Art Glass
$2,298,000
H 25 in W 23.5 in D 9.25 in
Exquisite Baccarat "Elephant" 'Cave A Liquor' - Exposition Universelle 1878
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
The Magnificent Baccarat Elephant Cave A Liquor: A Majestic Exploration of a Timeless Masterpiece from the Exposition Universelle of 1878. The Baccarat Elephant Cave A Liquor, (Tant...
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Antique Meissen 68-piece floral dinner service German, c. 1900 Largest serving dish: Height 6cm, width 52.5cm, depth 37.5cm Square salad bowl: Height 9.5cm, width 22cm, depth 22cm...
Porcelain
19th Century Watch Winding Display Cabinet
Located in New Orleans, LA
This incredible, one-of-a-kind watch display cabinet brings together the beauty of an antique with the functionality of modern technology. Crafted of mahogany, this 19th century jewe...
Mahogany
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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