Meissen Circus Figurine, Fire Eater, by Peter Strang, 1997
By Peter Strang, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
A series of circus figures by Peter Strang, the long-standing chief sculptor at the Meissen manufactory, are an extraordinary homage to the colourful world of acrobats and magicians,...
Porcelain
Meissen Circus Figurine, Magician With Cards, by Peter Strang, 1992
By Peter Strang, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
A series of circus figures by Peter Strang, the long-standing chief sculptor at the Meissen manufactory, are an extraordinary homage to the colourful world of acrobats and magicians,...
Porcelain
Meissen Circus Figurine, Female Juggler, Acrobat, by Peter Strang, 2003
By Peter Strang, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
A series of circus figures by Peter Strang, the long-standing chief sculptor at the Meissen manufactory, are an extraordinary homage to the colourful world of acrobats and magicians,...
Porcelain
Vintage Meissen Porcelain Golfer or Golfing Figurine by Peter Strang
By Meissen Porcelain, Peter Strang
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Meissen porcelain miniature or figurine. By Peter Strang.
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Cubist French Horn Musician Figurine by Peter Strang
By Peter Strang, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage Meissen porcelain figurine. By Peter Strang. Strang was born in Dresden in 1935 and received a degree in Sculpture from the Academy of Fine Arts in Dresden in 1960.
Porcelain
Large Meissen Circus Figurine, Juggler, Plate Spinner, by Peter Strang, 1997
By Meissen Porcelain, Peter Strang
Located in Vienna, AT
A series of circus figures by Peter Strang, the long-standing chief sculptor at the Meissen manufactory, are an extraordinary homage to the colourful world of acrobats and magicians,...
Porcelain
Meissen Figurine Group, Venetian Journey With Gondola, By Peter Strang, 2006
By Meissen Porcelain, Peter Strang
Located in Vienna, AT
Designed by Peter STRANG (1936 - 2022) Sculptor, from 1950 at the Meissen manufactory, studied at the academy in Dresden, 1973-2001 artistic director at the Meissen manufactory, then...
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Figurine Busts of a Man & Woman by Peter Strang
By Meissen Porcelain, Peter Strang
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of miniature Meissen porcelain busts. By Peter Strang. In the form of a man and woman in casual clothing.
Porcelain
Meissen Figurine, Clown With Violin From The Clown Orchestra, Peter Strang, 1994
By Peter Strang, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
A series of circus figures by Peter Strang, the long-standing chief sculptor at the Meissen manufactory, are an extraordinary homage to the colourful world of acrobats and magicians,...
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Female Golfer Figurine by Peter Strang
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Meissen porcelain figurine or miniature. By Peter Strang.
Porcelain
Meissen Figurine, Clown With Drum From The Clown Orchestra, P. Strang, 1995
By Meissen Porcelain, Peter Strang
Located in Vienna, AT
A series of circus figures by Peter Strang, the long-standing chief sculptor at the Meissen manufactory, are an extraordinary homage to the colourful world of acrobats and magicians,...
Porcelain
Meissen Figurine, Clown With Saxophone From The Clown Orchestra, P. Strang, 1990
By Peter Strang, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
A series of circus figures by Peter Strang, the long-standing chief sculptor at the Meissen manufactory, are an extraordinary homage to the colourful world of acrobats and magicians,...
Porcelain
Peter Strang for Meissen, Figure in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Bassist
Located in København, Copenhagen
Peter Strang (b.1936) for Meissen. Figure in hand-painted porcelain.
Porcelain
Peter Strang for Meissen, Figure in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Saxophonist
Located in København, Copenhagen
Peter Strang (b.1936) for Meissen. Figure in hand-painted porcelain.
Porcelain
Peter Strang for Meissen, Figure in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Drummer
Located in København, Copenhagen
Peter Strang (b.1936) for Meissen. Figure in hand-painted porcelain.
Porcelain
Peter Strang for Meissen, Figure in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Conductor
Located in København, Copenhagen
Peter Strang (b.1936) for Meissen. Figure in hand-painted porcelain.
Porcelain
Peter Strang for Meissen, Figure in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Late 20th C
Located in København, Copenhagen
Peter Strang (b.1936) for Meissen. Figure in hand-painted porcelain, Late 20th century.
Porcelain
Unavailable
H 10.24 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Meissen Sculpture „The Juggler“ by Peter Strang - Limited with Certificate
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Design of the figure: Peter Strang. This figure was at the time - in 1976 - the first figure, which was manufactured in a strictly limited edition by the then VEB Staatliche Porzella...
Porcelain
Sold
H 8.86 in W 3.55 in D 3.15 in L 8.86 in
Meissen Circus Figurine, Magician With Cards, by Peter Strang, 1993
By Meissen Porcelain, Peter Strang
Located in Vienna, AT
A series of circus figures by Peter Strang, the long-standing chief sculptor at the Meissen manufactory, are an extraordinary homage to the colourful world of acrobats and magicians,...
Porcelain
Sold
H 12.8 in Dm 4.73 in
Meissen Circus Figurine, Trainer With Sitting Elephant, by Peter Strang, 2007
By Meissen Porcelain, Peter Strang
Located in Vienna, AT
A series of circus figures by Peter Strang, the long-standing chief sculptor at the Meissen manufactory, are an extraordinary homage to the colourful world of acrobats and magicians,...
Porcelain
Sold
H 9.06 in W 3.94 in D 2.76 in
Large Meissen Circus Figurine, Magician With Animals, by Peter Strang, 1996
By Meissen Porcelain, Peter Strang
Located in Vienna, AT
A series of circus figures by Peter Strang, the long-standing chief sculptor at the Meissen manufactory, are an extraordinary homage to the colourful world of acrobats and magicians,...
Porcelain
Sold
H 10.24 in W 4.73 in D 2.37 in L 10.24 in
Meissen Circus Figurine, Snake Charmer Female Snake Dancer by Peter Strang, 1998
By Meissen Porcelain, Peter Strang
Located in Vienna, AT
A series of circus figures by Peter Strang, the long-standing chief sculptor at the Meissen manufactory, are an extraordinary homage to the colourful world of acrobats and magicians,...
Porcelain
Sold
H 12.21 in W 9.06 in D 2.56 in
Meissen Wall Sculpture 'Magic Horse', Arabian Nights, by Peter Strang, Late 20th
By Meissen Porcelain, Peter Strang
Located in Vienna, AT
Polychrome overglaze painting and sparse gold decoration, wall hanging. Designed by Peter STRANG (1936 - 2022) Sculptor, from 1950 at the Meissen manufactory, studied at the academy...
Porcelain
Sold
H 10.83 in W 8.08 in D 3.15 in
Meissen Figurine, Circus Rider, Female Acrobat, by Peter Strang, End Of 20th C.
By Meissen Porcelain, Peter Strang
Located in Vienna, AT
A series of circus figures by Peter Strang, the long-standing chief sculptor at the Meissen manufactory, are an extraordinary homage to the colourful world of acrobats and magicians,...
Porcelain
Sold
H 10.24 in W 5.52 in D 6.7 in
Meissen Circus Figurine, Clown As A Juggler On Unicycle, by Peter Strang, 2000
By Meissen Porcelain, Peter Strang
Located in Vienna, AT
A series of circus figures by Peter Strang, the long-standing chief sculptor at the Meissen manufactory, are an extraordinary homage to the colourful world of acrobats and magicians,...
Porcelain
Sold
H 5.91 in W 7.88 in D 1.97 in
Rare Complete Meissen Set Of Three Fox Figurines After Aesop, Peter Strang, 1998
By Meissen Porcelain, Peter Strang
Located in Vienna, AT
When the raven opens his beak, the food falls to the ground, which the fox then picks up and eats... - Beware of flattery All figures are based on small square pedestals with gold p...
Porcelain
Peter Strang for Meissen Cubist Street Performers, circa 1993
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine set Meissen porcelain cubist character figures modelled by Peter Strang portraying street performers.
Porcelain
Peter Strang, Meissen, Figure in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Double Bassist
Located in København, Copenhagen
Peter Strang (b.1936) for Meissen. Figure in hand-painted porcelain.
Porcelain
Sold
H 15.15 in Dm 6.88 in
Meissen Table Clock Modern Model 60886 Painted Flower, Peter Strang, circa 1981
Located in Vienna, AT
Peter Strang was honored in the year 2000 after having been member of Meissen manufactory for half a century.
Porcelain
Peter Strang for Meissen, Figure in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Late 20th C
Located in København, Copenhagen
Peter Strang (b.1936) for Meissen. Figure in hand-painted porcelain.
Porcelain
Sold
H 3.15 in Dm 1.19 in
Peter Strang 'b.1936' for Meissen, Figure in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Late 20th C
Located in København, Copenhagen
Peter Strang (b.1936) for Meissen. Figure in hand-painted porcelain, late 20th century.
Porcelain
Sold
H 3.15 in Dm 0.79 in
Peter Strang 'b.1936' for Meissen, Figure in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Late 20th C
Located in København, Copenhagen
Peter Strang (b.1936) for Meissen. Figure in hand-painted porcelain.
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain ‘Der Jongleur’, Peter Strang
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Meissen porcelain figure ‘Der Jongleur’, 1976. This wonderfully conceived figure, modelled by Peter Strang, as a clown juggler, dressed as Harlequin, juggling five Meissen ‘Onion pat...
Porcelain
Early Meissen Porcelain, Singerie Style Monkey Musician Figurine
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An early Meissen Porcelain Singerie style Monkey Musician Figurine. Dressed in full male noble attire and wig the monkey merrily plays the trumpet assuming both the stance and manner...
Porcelain
$2,250
H 6.38 in W 3.75 in D 3.13 in
Antique Meissen Porcelain Commedia dell' Arte Figurine Masked Advocato No. 64536
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique German porcelain figurine. By the Royal Meissen Porcelain Manufactory. Depicting the Advocato with Mask. Model Number 64536. Depicting a masked character in a yell...
Porcelain
$313
H 7.49 in W 3.94 in D 1.97 in
Art Deco Porcelain Figurine by Theodor Degenring, Gunthersfeld, 1930s
By Gunther
Located in Bochum, NRW
Art Deco Rare Porcelain Figurine, designed by Theodor Degenring for the Porzellanfabrik Günthersfeld AG, Gehren, Germany 1930s. Rare find, this piece was made of porcelain trimmed in...
Porcelain
Rosenthal Art Deco Porcelain Figurine, Ballerina, 1930s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rosenthal Art Deco porcelain figurine. Ballerina. 1930s. Measures: 23.5 x 11.5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
Porcelain
$150
H 3.375 in W 1.25 in D 2.5 in
Vintage Herend Hussar and Sea Serpent Porcelain Dragon Slayer Figurine 5595
By Herend
Located in Dayton, OH
This Herend Porcelain "Brave János Dragon Slayer" miniature figurine (model number 5595) beautifully captures the climax of Sándor Petőfi’s famous 1845 Hungarian epic poem. It portra...
Porcelain
$3,075
H 10.44 in W 7.49 in D 4.53 in
Goldscheider Vienna Art Déco Figure 'Ruth' Dancer In Oriental Costume, by Rosé
By Rosé (Stanislaus Czapek), Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Depiction of dancer Ruth Saint Denis (1877/79 - 1968, actually Ruth Dennis, 'Miss Ruth') performing her dance 'Radha'- Dance of the Five Senses, first performed in 1906. Dancer with ...
Ceramic
$1,284
H 9.06 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Limoges Porcelain Pierrot Musician in White and Gold by Edouard Marcel Sandoz
By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz, Theodore Haviland
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Edouard Marcel Sandoz (1881-1971) Figure "Pierrot Musicien", ca. 1917. Hard-paste porcelain with a white glaze, and painted gold. Signed to the base, appears to be Théodore Havil...
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Figure of a Gentleman, circa 1745
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Meissen Porcelain figure of a Gentleman, circa 1745 model standing, blue crossed sword mark to back of base Measures: 24cm., 9 1/4 in. high.
Porcelain
$40,500
H 5.5 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in
18th Century Meissen Commedia Dell'arte Porcelain Figurine by J. J. Kandler
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A 18th century Meissen Commedia Dell'arte porcelain figurine by J. J. Kandler. This exquisitely painted porcelain figurine is a member of the Italian comedy troupe or the Commedia De...
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain "Grape Picker Boy" - Gardeners Series No. 8 Model
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Atlanta, GA
Meissen Porcelain "Grape Picker Boy" - Gardeners Series No. 8 Model. Meissen Grape Collector first modelled by J J Kaendler 1740 Number 8 From a series of Gardners
Porcelain
$695
H 7.5 in W 3.75 in D 2.75 in
Antique Rosenthal Porcelain Pierrot Clown Figurine No. 436 by A. Caasmann
By Rosenthal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique German Jugendstil porcelain figurine. Designed by Albert Caasmann for Rosenthal in 1916. In the form of a Pierrot clown playing an accordion with blue and gilt accen...
Porcelain
$1,900
H 9.85 in Dm 3.94 in
Meissen. Porcelain figure of “Harlequin” in a classic Commedia dell’arte costume
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen Porcelain Figure “Harlequin”. Magnificent and highly detailed porcelain figure of Harlequin in a classic Commedia dell’arte costume, executed in the finest colors with lavis...
Porcelain
$729
H 8.35 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Porcelain Figure "Prayer Dancer", Rosenthal Sculptor by Gustav Oppel, 1936
By Rosenthal
Located in Rīga, LV
Porcelain figure "Prayer Dancer", Rosenthal, sculptor: Gustav Oppel, Germany, 1936 Additional Information: Materials: Porcelain, gilding, underglaze hand painting Vintage from t...
Porcelain
$720Sale Price|40% Off
H 9.5 in W 7 in D 5 in
Norman Rockwell Court Jester Statue by Lladró Porcelain, Ltd 1234/5000
By Lladro, Salvador Furió
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Produced from 1982 through 1984 this detailed Court Jester statue was designed and sculpted by Salvador Furio and adapted from "Court Jester" found on the February 11, 1939 cover of ...
Ceramic
$1,500
H 10.25 in W 3 in D 4.5 in
Rare Herend Hungary Porcelain "The Bird Seller" Figurine by Wéninger Lászlóné
By Herend
Located in Dayton, OH
Up for your consideration is a magnificent, authentic vintage Herend Hungary fine porcelain figurine titled "The Bird Seller" (Model Number 15791 / 2). Standing proudly on a circular...
Porcelain
$2,450
H 6 in W 2 in D 2.825 in
Meissen Figure of Lusatian Woman in National Costume by Hugo Speiler, circa 1887
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Sarasota, FL
Meissen figure of Lusatian woman holding flowers in national costume, circa 1887. This model designed by Hugo Speiler. It is marked with the Meissen mark, model number Q190d, '52,' a...
Porcelain
$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 Victorian Period Vitrine Cabinet
Located in London, GB
This antique display cabinet, or vitrine, is an exquisite piece of furniture: dating from the late Victorian period in England, the cabinet is beautifully built from the finest mahog...
Glass, Mahogany, Wood
French 1940s Jules Lelue Plaster Dove Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 1940s French Dove sconces by Jules Leleu. Original plaster finish.
Plaster
$38,722 / set
H 14.96 in W 21.25 in D 16.14 in
Koch Bergfeld Silver 800 Cutlery Baroque Design 264-Pieces Bremen Germany 1900
By Koch & Bergfeld
Located in Vienna, AT
Silver 264-piece flatware (cutlery set) for 18 persons, Made by Koch & Bergfeld, Germany / Bremen, circa 1900 Gorgeous German cutlery set / flatware / dinnerware consisting of 2...
Silver
Large English Porcelain Dinner Service, Minton, circa 1845
Located in New York, NY
With a soft turquoise ground, painted with a fine spray of flowers, with gilt scroll and dash borders. Comprising pair of covered tureens and stands, pair of vegetable tureens, well ...
Porcelain
19th Century Watercolor of a Cathedral
Located in Sheffield, MA
Watercolor on paper mounted on masonite board with ornate gilt frame. Dimensions: (Board) H 13.5" x W 10"
Paper
English Cast Iron Umbrella / Cane Stand. Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
English cast iron umbrella / cane stand with three section top, scrolled floral side mounts, four removable pans, and terminating on decorative cast egg and dart base.
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
Ladies Balloon Tire Springer Front Bicycle
Located in Ferndale, MI
Ladies Balloon Tire Springer Front Bicycle. Fleet Wing Blue bicycle. 26" Period correct whitewall tires show some age cracks . Light does work . Horn does not work . Patina on chrome...
Chrome, Steel
$22,000 / set
H 107 in W 34 in D 4 in
Pair of English Gothic Architectural Giltwood Mirrors ~9 feet tall
Located in Hanover, MA
Truly extraordinary pair of English 19th century Gothic Revival architectural mirrors, nearly 9 feet tall. In the manner of Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin (aka God's Architect). I b...
Gesso, Wood, Mirror
$12,000
H 19 in W 42 in D 13 in
English Cast Bronze Acanthus Decorative Gallery Fire Place Fender, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
English cast bronze fire place fender with decorative scrolled acanthus motif, upper flanking griffons with lower centered wind god flanked by finial urns, pierced bulbous floral gal...
Bronze
$12,250
H 48.75 in W 77.5 in D 26 in
English Regency Pedestal Sideboard in Mahogany with Carved Backboard, circa 1830
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A fine and elegant English Regency pedestal sideboard in mahogany with carved backsplash. Offers three convex silverware drawers spanning the length just below the top, with shelving...
Mahogany, Pine
$12,450Sale Price|34% Off
H 29.5 in Dm 25 in
French Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted & Marquetry Gueridon Side Table, Linke attr
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th-20th century Louis XV style gilt bronze-mounted mahogany and tulipwood marquetry gueridon side-table. The circular top inlaid with a floral design marquetry a...
Bronze, Ormolu
KPM Porcelain Hand Painted Oval Bowl, 19th Century
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Antique 19th century hand painted porcelain with floral and gilt decoration. The bowl with center floral decoration with detailed hand gilt all around. The 19th century KPM mark blue...
Porcelain
Five Section Silver Metal ''Surtout De Table'' circa 1830
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A five section silver metal ''Surtout de Table'', circa 1830.
Bronze
Antique B&G "Bing & Grondahl" Bisque Plate after Thorvaldsen
Located in København, Copenhagen
Antique B&G (Bing & Grondahl) bisque plate after Thorvaldsen. In perfect condition, 1st. factory quality. Measures: 32 cm. Late 19 century.
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.
Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
Faye Toogood and John Pawson are among the list of plate designers.
Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.
Perhaps best known as a Revolutionary War hero, Revere was also an accomplished silversmith, and this pot is now available on 1stDibs.
Clever objects like these make feasting even more festive.
Get to know the innovators behind the pottery countercultural revolution.
Glass slippers might be the stuff of fairytales, but glass handbags? Artist Joshua Raiffe has made them a reality, and they're far less delicate than you might imagine, but just as dreamy.