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Nymphenburg Porcelain Porcelain

Nymphenburg — one of Europe’s most venerable porcelain factories — was founded near Munich in 1747 by Maximilian III Joseph, the elector of Bavaria. It didn’t begin producing under the name we know today, however, until 1761, when it was moved to Nymphenburg Palace.

Porcelain was invented in East Asia around 2,000 years ago, and its formula, which requires a special clay called kaolin, became a closely guarded secret. It wasn’t until the early 1700s that chemists at Meissen, Germany, in the employ of Augustus II the Strong, the elector of Saxony, discovered a process for making true, as opposed to soft-paste, porcelain. Soon factories across Europe were producing fine porcelain services and sculpture for an elite clientele.

Nymphenburg was one of these factories, manufacturing elaborate services for dinner, dessert, coffee and tea, and sculptures for the Bavarian nobility. Round objects, such as Nymphenburg plates and vases, were turned on potter’s wheels, while more complex ones, like figures, were slip cast in molds. This technique ensured that the pieces’ dimensions were precise and consistent. Once shaped, they were fired and, after that, hand-decorated by experienced china painters, who finished each to exacting standards.

Among Nymphenburg’s most famous objects are its lively and charming Rococo-style figurines, most often depicting Commedia dell'Arte characters or exotic Chinese figures. Today, the company makes versions of its historic figurines with updated forms and decorations by such designers as Christian Lacroix and Vivienne Westwood.

It also still makes one of its earliest, and eternally popular, china patterns: the floral Cumberland, created in 1765 by Franz Anton Bustelli as the electoral court service. Cumberland is one of more than 20,000 patterns housed today in Nymphenburg’s archive, enabling owners of incomplete sets to find replacements. In addition, the company has engaged contemporary designers such as Ted Muehling and Hella Jongerius to create witty new designs that celebrate the firm’s history while giving it a fresh spin.

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Located in Hanover, MA

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Nymphenburg Frankenthal Figurine 'Lady With Bird Cage' by Johann Friedrich Lück

Nymphenburg Frankenthal Figurine 'Lady With Bird Cage' by Johann Friedrich Lück

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Very rare figurine from the former manufacturer Frankenthal Germany. The lady, dressed in Rococo style: white dress with flowered bodice and apron, white bonnet, is holding an open ...

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Contemporary paper texture porcelain sushi set Nymphenburg Porcelain

Contemporary paper texture porcelain sushi set Nymphenburg Porcelain

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Porcelain

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Original porcelain tea bowl series Lightscape by Nymphenburg and Ruth Gurvich

Original porcelain tea bowl series Lightscape by Nymphenburg and Ruth Gurvich

By Nymphenburg Porcelain

Located in München, Bavaria

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2010s German Modern Nymphenburg Porcelain Porcelain

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Lightscape by Ruth Gurvich and Nymphenburg Porcelain - Hand painted fruit bowl
Lightscape by Ruth Gurvich and Nymphenburg Porcelain - Hand painted fruit bowl

Lightscape by Ruth Gurvich and Nymphenburg Porcelain - Hand painted fruit bowl

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Located in München, Bavaria

This is a must have centerpiece for your table or side board handcrafted in Nymphenburg porcelain. The design by Ruth Gurvich is based on folded watercolor paper. The green landscape...

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2010s German Modern Nymphenburg Porcelain Porcelain

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Porcelain elefant figure with trunk upwards underglaze painted

Porcelain elefant figure with trunk upwards underglaze painted

By Nymphenburg Porcelain

Located in München, Bavaria

This figure of a baby elefant was designed by Göhring for the Porzellan Manufaktur Nymphenburg and is one of the most loved animal figures. The underglaze t...

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Nymphenburg Porcelain Figurine of the Disturbed Slumberer/Der Gestörte Schlummer

Nymphenburg Porcelain Figurine of the Disturbed Slumberer/Der Gestörte Schlummer

By Nymphenburg Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique Nymphenburg porcelain figurine. Entitled "Der Gestörte Schlummer", which translates to English as "The Disturbed Slumber". After the 18th Century Frankenthal Porcelain model modeled by Johann Friedrich Lück. Depicting a sleeping gallant attended to (and being awakened by) two maidens. The gallant is sleeping on patches of grass that are supported by a stylized Rococo rocaille base. Simply a wonderful antique Nymphenburg figurine...

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Porcelain

19th Century Nymphenburg Master Salt Cellars, Pair
19th Century Nymphenburg Master Salt Cellars, Pair

19th Century Nymphenburg Master Salt Cellars, Pair

By Nymphenburg Porcelain

Located in San Francisco, CA

This pair of Master Salt Cellars has the blue under glaze mark of Nymphenburg. The scenic landscape is hand painted with great detail and skill. Th...

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Large Nymphenburg Porcelain Powder Blue Ground Trumpet Form Flower Vase, ea.

Large Nymphenburg Porcelain Powder Blue Ground Trumpet Form Flower Vase, ea.

By Nymphenburg Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A rare, large-scale Nymphenburg porcelain trumpet form flower vase. With crisp, clean lines that harken back to the Biedermeier period and dovetail perfectly with the aesthetic o...

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Putti as Diana and Hermes, Nymphenburg Porcelain, 1st Quarter 20th Century

By Nymphenburg Porcelain

Located in Greding, DE

Colourfully painted porcelain figures of two putti, one putto with the attributes of the goddess Diana - a bow and quiver with arrows - the other one represents Hermes with a winged ...

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Nymphenburg Frankenthal Figurine 'Guitar Player', Germany, 1923

Nymphenburg Frankenthal Figurine 'Guitar Player', Germany, 1923

By Nymphenburg Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Very rare figurine from the former manufacturer Frankenthal. The young man, dressed in Rococo style: black knee breeches, white stockings, fitted, white, striped jacket with puffed ...

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1920s German Rococo Vintage Nymphenburg Porcelain Porcelain

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Porcelain

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Nymphenburg porcelain porcelain are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of porcelain and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Nymphenburg Porcelain porcelain, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original porcelain by Nymphenburg Porcelain were created in the Rococo style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider porcelain by Ernst August Leuteritz, Michel Victor Acier, and Johann Joachim Kändler. Prices for Nymphenburg Porcelain porcelain can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,000 and can go as high as $3,220, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,800.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    To date Nymphenburg porcelain, look for a maker's mark in an inconspicuous area. Since its commission in 1754, the porcelain factory has used a wide range of marks to identify its pieces. By comparing the mark on your porcelain ware to images shared on trusted online resources, you can approximate its age. For example, a coat of arms marking above the brand's wordmark and the number 1754 indicate a piece produced in 2008 or after. If you have difficulty determining the age of a particular piece, a knowledgeable appraiser or antique dealer can assist you. Find a diverse assortment of Nymphenburg porcelain ware on 1stDibs.