Porcelain Figure "Venus & Cupid", Germany By Meissen, Late 19th Century
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Rīga, LV
Porcelain figure "Venus and Cupid", Meissen, Germany, second half of 19th Century Additional Information: Materials: Gilding, porcelain, underglaze hand painting Vintage from th...
Porcelain
Antique German porcelain group of Venus with Cupid by Meissen
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Antique German porcelain group of Venus with Cupid by Meissen German, c. 1750 Height 20.5cm, width 11cm, depth 12cm This charming Meissen porcelain figure depicts Venus and Cupid.
Porcelain
Meissen Mythological Group, Venus And Cupid, By J.F. Eberlein, Circa 1900
By Johann Friedrich Eberlein
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent Meissen Figurine Group From Around 1900: The beautiful, youthful Venus, her hair partly tied up and adorned with a bow, clad only in a white cloth with a gold border draped...
Porcelain
Pair, Edme Samson Porcelain Figure Models of Mars & Venus After Meissen
By Samson & Cie
Located in Atlanta, GA
A two piece grouping of porcelain figures depicting Mars & Venus. Modeled after the Meissen originals. "Samson began his career by making service and set piece replacements in the ...
Porcelain
Meissen Plate Triumphal Procession of Goddess of Love Venus circa 1860 / 70
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Gorgeous Meissen Plate decorated with stunning painting in middle area: The Triumphal Procession of Roman Goddess of Love - VENUS - is presented here.
Porcelain
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H 13.77 in W 4.13 in D 4.92 in
Meissen Art Nouveau Figurine 'The Birth of Venus' by Friedrich Offermann
By Friedrich Offermann, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Extremely decorative, sculptural representation of an Art Nouveau beauty with a bare body, only crowned by water lily tendrils and flowers and covered by a softly falling cape, which...
Porcelain
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H 13 in W 8.67 in D 6.7 in
Large Mythological Meissen Group 'Triumph Of Venus', by J.J. Kaendler, c. 1870
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Designer: JOHANN JOACHIM KÄNDLER (1706 - 1775) chief sculptor at the Meissen manufactory from 1742 to 1775. He is the most famous modeller Meissen manufactory ever had and created f...
Porcelain
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H 13.18 in W 8.26 in D 6.69 in
Meissen Triumph of Venus Model 127 Kaendler Kändler Johann Joachim
By Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen most remarkable figurine group: Triumph Of Venus Measures / dimensions: height: 13.18 inches / 33.5 cm width: 8.26 inches / 21.0 cm depth: 6.69 inches / 17.0 cm Man...
Porcelain
Meissen Triumph of Venus Model 127 Kaendler Johann Joachim c.1870
By Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen most remarkable figurine group: Triumph Of Venus Measures / dimensions: Height 13.18 inches / 33.5 cm Width 8.26 inches / 21.0 cm Depth 6.69 inches / 17.0 cm Manufactory: M...
Porcelain
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H 14.17 in Dm 4.72 in
Meissen Birth of Venus Offermann Friedrich Figurine Model R 124 made 1900-1905
By Friedrich Offermann
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen gorgeous as well as rarest figurine: Birth of Venus, model created by Friedrich Offermann (1898) Manufactory: Meissen Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark (underglazed) ...
Porcelain
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H 13.77 in W 9.05 in D 6.69 in
Meissen Triumph of Venus Model 127 Kaendler Kändler Johann Joachim made c. 1860
By Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen most remarkable figurine group: Triumph of Venus Measures / Dimensions: Height: 13.77 inches / 35.0 cm Width: 9.05 inches / 23.0 cm Depth: 6.69 inches / 17.0 cm Manufactor...
Porcelain
Pair of Derby Porcelain Figures of Mars and Venus, Rococo, 1759-1769
By Derby
Located in London, GB
He his holding the hilt of a sword over a flag, an oval shield by his feet. The Venus figure is also a close copy of an original Meissen figure.
Porcelain
$1,160Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 16 in W 6.75 in D 6.25 in
Pair Of Large Meissen Style Porcelain Figures Of Woman & Man Gardeners c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
A charming pair of antique porcelain figures, in the manner of Meissen and dating to circa 1890. These finely crafted pieces depict a man and a woman gardener, embodying the pastora...
Porcelain
French Gilt Porcelain Pair Decorative Centerpiece Figures
Located in Tarry Town, NY
French pair of large and impressively decorated porcelain centerpiece figures. Each one is in great antique condition with appropriate wear consistent with age / use. Both Repaired o...
Porcelain, Paint
$5,454
H 7.49 in W 6.3 in D 4.93 in
Early Meissen Cupid Group Around 1750, Allegory of Spring, with Additional Base
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Four scantily clad cupids grouped on a rock, partly flowers, partly holding flower arrangements in their hands, the flowers as a typical attribute of the Meissen spring representatio...
Porcelain
$5,338
H 9.06 in W 11.82 in D 8.67 in
Meissen Allegorical Group 'The Water', by M.V. Acier, Germany, Around 1860
By Michel Victor Acier 1, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent Meissen porcelain group of the 19th century: Nymph, covered only with a cloth, seated on a half shell floating on the water, holding the cloth at one end so that it forms ...
Porcelain
$2,184Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 7.88 in Dm 2.96 in
Meissen Porcelain Rococo Couple Figurines, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A pair of 19th-century Meissen porcelain figurines in Rococo Revival style, depicting a romantic couple in floral costumes. These finely detailed polychrome porcelain figures captur...
Porcelain
Pair of 19th Century Limoges Monvoisin Porcelain Figurines
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a stunning pair of mid to late 19th century French Limoges Bisque porcelain figurines from circa 1870. One is of a lady in period dress/attire cradling a Dove. All hand-...
Porcelain, Paint
Pair of Classical Figurines, 18th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
A pair of classical style figurines in painted terra cotta, French late 18th century. From the personal collection of Pierre Moulin, author of French Country style books and founder ...
Terracotta
Pair of 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Bouquetiere Figures
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Basildon, GB
A pair of Meissen bouquetiere figures Circa 1765, both with 'Christie's East' dealer stamps. Modelled by J.J. Kändler holding oval two-handled baskets, the tops pierced for flowers, ...
Porcelain
$16,661Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 15.36 in Dm 5.71 in
Pair of Alpinien Margaine Limoges Porcelain Figurines, 19th Century
By Pierre-Justin Gibus, Alpinien Margaine
Located in Lisbon, PT
A pair of Baroque-style Limoges porcelain figurines was designed by Alpinien Margaine (French, active after 1854) and produced by the renowned Gibus et Cie foundry (1853–1972). Craf...
Porcelain
Antique Ludwigsburg Porcelain "Putti" Group, 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
A 19th cent porcelain group by Ludwigsburg depicts a group of frolicking putti angels, completed with hand-painted accents and a glossy glaze. Stamped along the underside with Ludwig...
Porcelain
$9,315
H 5.91 in W 5.52 in D 3.15 in
18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figurine 'Pair of Lovers' 'Liebespaar' circa 1745
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Basildon, GB
18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figurine 'Pair of Lovers' 'Liebespaar' circa 1745 Sitting lovers, designed by Johann Joachim Kaendler, above a base covered with plastic flowers and l...
Porcelain
Meissen Group Six Figurines Allegory of Earth
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Norwood, NJ
Large Meissen group of figurines which are Allegory of Earth assembled around a Lion's Figurine. Manufactory: Meissen Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark (underglazed) First qualit...
Porcelain
$4,409
H 9.85 in W 7.49 in D 5.12 in
Meissen Cupid Group With Dog And Potpourri, By J.J. Kaendler, Germany, Ca 1870
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent piece of Meissen porcelain of the 19th century: Two cupid boys wrapped in cloths, one seated on the ground and playing with a dog, the other leaning against a tree trunk pr...
Porcelain
Vintage Porcelain Figurines in Rococo Style - Set of (2)
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Rococo style porcelain figurines. Made in Japan between 1940-1950. Hand-painted. Each figurine is 10.5" tall and and about 6" in diameter, has no cracks, chips or any other damages.
Porcelain
$1,620 / set
H 8.67 in W 4.34 in D 3.55 in
Pair of 19th Century Samson Derby Figures of Autumn & Spring
By Edmé Samson
Located in Basildon, GB
Pair of 19th Century Samson Derby Figures of Autumn & Spring, A girl is depicted as Autumn, in a green bodice and flower decorated skirt with puce sash, with a bunch of grapes in...
Porcelain
$1,650
H 7.25 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
19th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure of Cupid with a Cheese Press
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Lambertville, NJ
19th Century Meissen porcelain figure modeled to show the young putti with a cheese press, sat on a naturalistic rocky outcrop raised on circular base. Underglazed crossed swords mar...
Porcelain
English Porcelain 'Jade' Pattern Service, Coalport, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Each decorated with cobalt, lime green, maroon and coral foliate motifs against a white ground. Comprising 12 dinner plates, 12 luncheon plates (one as is), 12 bread and butter plate...
Porcelain
$78,500 / set
H 21 in W 12 in D 8.5 in
Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie "Gold Dragon" Flower-Encrusted Garniture
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Meissen porcelain ‘Gold Dragon’ pattern three-piece garniture. A Meissen porcelain reticulated three-piece basket Garniture and stands. Late 1800s, blue crossed swords marks ...
Porcelain
12 Antique Limoges Floral & Gilt Shaped Dessert Plates. Circa 1890
By Jean Pouyat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pretty set of first course or dessert plates by the re known Limoges firm of Jean Pouyat from the turn of the last century. A very versatile size and a great shaped plate accented ...
Gold, Enamel
$3,200 / set
H 1 in Dm 9 in
12 Minton England Antique Custom Cobalt Blue Raised Gold Salad or Dessert Plates
By Minton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
From the storied Gilded Age firm of Minton, England we have 12 elegant cobalt blue with raised gilding plates that were custom ordered through the retailer Davis, Collamore and Compa...
Gold, Enamel
$347,200
H 68 in W 55 in
A Magnificent Pair of French Royal Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day"
Located in Queens, NY
Jacques-Francois Delyen (1684-1761), Court Painter of King Louis XV. A Magnificent Pair of Palatial "French Royal" Allegorical Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day" A truly ...
Oil
Fabergé Style Bejewelled and Enamelled Gold Egg by Asprey
By Asprey International Limited, Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
This exceptional, 18 carat gold Easter egg was crafted by the famous London-based royal jewellers, Asprey & Co. The piece was then retailed by Garrard & Co, who once worked i...
Gold
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
Steuben Amethyst Hand Blown Optic Rib Plates & Stemware Service for 12
By Steuben Glass
Located in Great Barrington, MA
What an amazing collection of Steuben's hand blown amethyst crystal dinner service for 12! All hand blown in the more desirable form of optic ribbing that gives each piece a special ...
Crystal
Set of porcelain de Paris coffee & tea service
Located in Washington, DC
Set of porcelain de Paris coffee & tea service - eighteen (18) pieces. Made famous during the Napoleon Period 1795 - 1830
Coffee pot - W - 8"; H - 10"
Te...
Porcelain
$39,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 2 in Dm 9.5 in
A Large 121 Total Piece 20th C. Meissen Porcelain Green Vine Table Service
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Tremendously Large 121 Piece 20th Century Meissen Porcelain Green Vine Table Service. This service is fully complete with an exuberant number of pieces which can we used in all di...
Porcelain
$75,000 / set
H 1.25 in Dm 8.5 in
English Chamberlain Worcester Porcelain Part Dessert Service, circa 1815
Located in New York, NY
Comprising footed compote, pair of covered sauce tureens, one gallery (partially restored), pair of lozenge-shaped dishes, pair of kidney-shaped dishes, four shell dishes, four squar...
Porcelain
$4,750 / set
H 1 in Dm 10 in
Early 20 Century French Porcelain Dinnerware, About 208 Pieces Signed H. Loux
By Faienceries Sarreguemines
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a dining table or shelving with this antique porcelain service set of approximatrly 208 pieces. Crafted in France circa 1930 by Obernai Faïenceries Sarreguemines and signed ...
Porcelain
Set of twenty four blue and white floral porcelain dinner plates
Located in London, GB
Set of twenty four blue and white floral porcelain dinner plates Continental, 19th Century Height 2.5cm, diameter 23.5cm These blue and white porcelain dinner plates will make an ex...
Porcelain
$8,500 / set
H 1 in Dm 12 in
19th Century Baccarat Cranberry Overlay Intaglio Cut to Clear Dessert Service
By Baccarat
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is a magnificent 19th century set of dessert plates and matching serving plate made by Baccarat. The handblown crystal is cased in a rich and vibrant cranberry overlay and cut t...
Crystal
Elkington Beverage Service Eight-Piece
By Elkington & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by the leading English silversmith firm of the 19th century, this rare and beautifully executed beverage service by Elkington & Co. is a fantastic example of the company'...
Silver
19th C Minton Hand Painted Botanical Pierced Rim Dessert Service
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A complete hand painted dessert service made by Minton showcases their superb talent and artistry. Gorgeous specimens are featured in the centers of each plate, consisting of 12 dess...
Paste, Porcelain
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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