Antique Meissen Porcelain Gilt Covered Sugar Jar with Floral Decoration
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique porcelain covered box. By Meissen. Decorated with blue underglaze flowers with
Porcelain
$7,265 / set
H 5.12 in Dm 5.12 in
Ancient Meissen Pair of Porcelain Sugar Bowls with Flower Knobs, Circa 1760
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of porcelain sugar bowls Meissen, circa 1748-1775 Marked with crossed swords and number “92
Porcelain
Meissen, Germany. "Pink Indian" porcelain creamer and sugar bowl.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany. A "Pink Indian" porcelain creamer and sugar bowl. Hand-painted with purple floral
Porcelain
Meissen Green Ivy Vine, sugar bowl and creamer in porcelain.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen Green Ivy Vine, sugar bowl and creamer. Approximately from the 1930s. Marked. In good
Porcelain
$300 / set
H 3.15 in Dm 3.15 in
Meissen, Germany, Green Ivy Vine, sugar bowl and creamer in porcelain.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany, Green Ivy Vine, sugar bowl and creamer with swan-shaped handles. Hand-painted
Porcelain
$400 / set
H 3.15 in Dm 3.15 in
Meissen, porcelain tray with cream jug and sugar bowl, Vine-Leaf Pattern
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, tray with cream jug and sugar bowl, Vine-Leaf Pattern, “Voller grüner Weinkranz” Set
Porcelain
$520 / set
H 9.06 in Dm 6.7 in
Meissen Green Ivy Vine, Coffee Pot, Sugar Bowl and Creamer in Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen Green Ivy Vine. coffee pot, sugar bowl and creamer in hand-painted porcelain. Lid modelled
Porcelain
$320 / set
H 3.55 in Dm 4.73 in
Meissen Green Ivy Vine. Large sugar bowl and large creamer in porcelain.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen Green Ivy Vine, a large sugar bowl and a large creamer. Approximately from the 1930s
Porcelain
Meissen, Germany, Green Ivy Vine, sugar bowl and creamer.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany, Green Ivy Vine, sugar bowl and creamer. Hand-painted. Approximately 1930/40s
Porcelain
Meissen Coffee Pot, Sugar Bowl and Cream Jug with Hand-Painted Flowers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen coffee pot, sugar bowl and cream jug with hand-painted flowers and gold decoration. Lids
Porcelain
$300 / set
H 1.19 in W 7.09 in D 5.52 in
Meissen, Germany, Blue Onion pattern sugar bowl and bowl. MId-20th C.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany, Blue Onion pattern sugar bowl and bowl. Hand-painted. Dating from the mid-20th
Porcelain
Meissen, Germany. Sugar bowl and salt cellar in porcelain.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany. A sugar bowl and a salt cellar in porcelain. Decorated with coral red trim. Art
Porcelain
Meissen Coffee Pot and Sugar Bowl in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen coffee pot and sugar bowl in hand-painted porcelain. Lids modelled with a rosebud. Approx
Porcelain
Meissen, Germany. Porcelain coffee set: coffee pot, creamer, sugar bowl.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany. Porcelain coffee set comprising a coffee pot, creamer, and sugar bowl. Hand
Porcelain
Meissen, "Pink Rose" porcelain sugar bowl and creamer, 1930s/40s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, "Pink Rose" porcelain sugar bowl and creamer hand-painted with pink roses. Approximately
Porcelain
Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Large sugar bowl in porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Large sugar bowl. Hand-painted in blue. Lid adorned with
Porcelain
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H 2.76 in Dm 2.76 in
Meissen, Germany. Pink Indian sugar bowl and creamer in hand-painted porcelain.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany. Pink Indian sugar bowl and creamer in hand-painted porcelain. Approximately from
Porcelain
Meissen Green Ivy Vine Leaf, Teapot, Sugar Bowl, Cream Jug and Serving Tray
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen Green Ivy Vine Leaf. Teapot, sugar bowl, cream jug and serving tray in hand-painted
Porcelain
Meissen, Set of 4 Coffee Cups and Saucers, Sugar Bowl and Creamer
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, set of 4 coffee cups and saucers, sugar bowl and creamer, circa 1920. In perfect
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H 2.37 in Dm 3.15 in
Stadt Meissen Blue Onion, Two Coffee Cups & Saucers, Two Plates and Sugar Bowl
Located in København, Copenhagen
Stadt Meissen Blue Onion pattern. Two coffee cups with saucers, two plates and sugar bowl. Mid
Porcelain
Meissen, Red Dragon, Sugar Bowl
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Heemskerk, NL
A Meissen red dragon sugar bowl. The sugar bowl was made by Meissen and has been decorated with
Porcelain
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H 7 in W 5.5 in D 4.5 in
Meissen Pink Indian Blumen Set With Demitasse Pot, Sugar & Creamer & 6 Cups
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Boston, MA
This is a wonderful pink Indian Blumen demitasse set, which includes a demitasse pot, a sugar and
Porcelain
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H 5.5 in W 10.25 in D 6.75 in
Meissen Streublumen Tea Set with 4 Cups and Saucers and Covered Sugar & Creamer
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Boston, MA
This is a beautiful Meissen streublumen tea set. It has a teapot, a sugar and a creamer and four
Porcelain
$3,341 / set
H 86.03 in W 68.71 in D 13.39 in
Antique Victorian 19th Century Pine Fireplace Surround and Overmantel Mirror
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large and attractive late 19th century Pine & Gesso fireplace surround complete with its original over mantel mirror. The triple bevelled mirror sits within separate frames featuri...
Pine
Late 19th Century Sèvres Style Parcel-Gilt Porcelain Jardinière
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Long Island City, NY
A late 19th century Sèvres style parcel-gilt porcelain jardinière Finely painted with numerous colored flowers with green and gold trim, gilt ram heads on either side. In late ...
Porcelain
1910s Antique Sterling Silver Duck Napkin Ring
By Crisford & Norris 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver duck napkin ring; an addition to our christening silverware collection. This exceptional antique Georg...
Silver, Sterling Silver
$7,200 / set
H 1 in Dm 10.38 in
12 Coalport for Tiffany 1899 Gold, Ivory and Cobalt Blue Dinner Plates
By Coalport for Tiffany
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A set of 12 rare Coalport, made for Tiffany and Co. dinner plates featuring six alternating reserves of two colors of cobalt blue enamel with profuse raised paste gold overlay. The p...
Porcelain
$16,987Sale Price|20% Off
H 68.31 in W 87.01 in D 13.78 in
Antique Neoclassical Pine and Lime Wood Georgian Style Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A substantial and impressive architectural late 19th century profusely carved pine and lime wood fireplace surround in the Georgian manner of Robert Adam. The shelf perfectly evokes ...
Pine
$700Sale Price / set|43% Off
H 0.75 in Dm 8.1 in
12 Antique English Dessert Plates, Cobalt Blue and Hand-Painted Florals Tiffany
By Cauldon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A classic pattern by Cauldon of England which was custom ordered through Tiffany's in many different color ways. We have had the pleasure of offering this beautiful pattern in cobalt...
Porcelain
Fine Italian Porcelain Dinner Service, Verbano Laveno, 20th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
FINE ITALIAN PORCELAIN DINNER SERVICE, VERBANO LAVENO, 20TH CENTURY The Verbano Laveno dinner service, originating from the 20th century, boasts exquisite craftsmanship and timeless...
Porcelain
Set of 12 Minton Gold Rimmed Porcelain Ball Dinner Plates
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
One of Minton's most popular patterns is named "Porcelain Ball” which features a large diameter plate bordered by a gold and white floral decoration and trimmed with an acid etc...
Porcelain
Set of 12 English Porcelain Botanical Plates, Spode, circa 1900
By Spode
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 English porcelain botanical plates, Spode, circa 1900.
$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
$4,800 / set
H 6.75 in Dm 3 in
Set of 12 Val St. Lambert Handblown Crystal Cameo Goblets with Gold Roman Motifs
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is a magnificent set of 12 water or wine goblets made by Val St. Lambert. Each one is handblown, panel cut bowl with cameo cut frieze of Roman figures embellished with gold leaf...
Crystal
$68,500 / set
H 0.75 in Dm 10.75 in
Minton Mazarine Extensive Pristine Dinner Service Cobalt Blue & Gold 232 Pcs
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
It's always time to entertain! This is one of the most elegant and versatile patterns imaginable in a Classic and rare Minton cobalt blue pattern with raised paste gold on a white gr...
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Floral Meissen Oval Platter
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Large oval platter with gilt scalloped edge (minor wear) by Meissen in the scattered flowers or streublumen pattern. Crossed swords mark. c.1860-90. 18 3/8" x 13 3/8". Whitehall Ant...
Ceramic
19th Century French Faience Floral Plate
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely antique late 18th-century to early 19th-century French faience plate with beautiful hand painted flowers and a scalloped rim. It would look fabulous displayed on a wall or s...
Faience
Antique Bilston Enamel Etui / Sewing Box Case, circa 1780
By Bilston Battersea
Located in Basildon, GB
Antique 18th Century Bilston Enamel Etui / Sewing Box Case, decorated with pink enamel and gilt Rococo cartouche containing romantic figural and animal landscapes, circa 1780
Enamel
Late 19th Century Floral Meissen Oval Platter
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Large oval platter with gilt scalloped edge (minor wear) by Meissen in the scattered flowers or stueblumen pattern. Crossed swords mark. c.1860-90. 18 1/8" x 13 1/8". Whitehall Anti...
Ceramic
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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