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Stadt Meissen, Germany. Onion patterned ocarina porcelain flute.
Stadt Meissen, Germany. Onion patterned ocarina porcelain flute.

Stadt Meissen, Germany. Onion patterned ocarina porcelain flute.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Stadt Meissen, Germany. Onion patterned ocarina porcelain flute. Dating: 1930s/40s.

Category

Vintage 1930s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

"Meissen" Bowls in Blue Onion pattern with Gold Edge
"Meissen" Bowls in Blue Onion pattern with Gold Edge

"Meissen" Bowls in Blue Onion pattern with Gold Edge

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Denton, TX

"Meissen" Blue Onion pattern with Gold Edge on the lace style bowl very rare.

Category

Early 20th Century German Baroque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Bowl, Ceramic, Blue, Onion Pattern, Signed
Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Bowl, Ceramic, Blue, Onion Pattern, Signed

Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Bowl, Ceramic, Blue, Onion Pattern, Signed

By Bitossi, Rosenthal Netter

Located in New York, NY

Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Bowl, Ceramic, Blue, Onion Pattern, Signed. Large scale colorful ceramic low bowl with a Rimini blue exterior and a wavy abstract onion pattern interior ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Meissen, Germany, Three Blue Onion Pattern Plates, Approx. 1900
Meissen, Germany, Three Blue Onion Pattern Plates, Approx. 1900

Meissen, Germany, Three Blue Onion Pattern Plates, Approx. 1900

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany, three Blue Onion pattern plates. Hand-painted. Approx. 1900.

Category

Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany, three Blue Onion-patterned plates in porcelain.
Meissen, Germany, three Blue Onion-patterned plates in porcelain.

Meissen, Germany, three Blue Onion-patterned plates in porcelain.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany, three Blue Onion-patterned plates in porcelain. Hand-decorated with flowers.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Three deep dinner plates.
Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Three deep dinner plates.

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Three deep dinner plates.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Three deep dinner plates. Hand-painted in blue.

Category

Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. 4 porcelai plates with “Blue Onion” pattern.
Meissen, Germany. 4 porcelai plates with “Blue Onion” pattern.

Meissen, Germany. 4 porcelai plates with “Blue Onion” pattern.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen 4 porcelain plates, “Blue Onion”, mid-20th century. Four hand-painted porcelain plates in the classic “Blue Onion” pattern.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Stadt Meissen Blue Onion Pattern, Large Bowl, Mid-20th Century
Stadt Meissen Blue Onion Pattern, Large Bowl, Mid-20th Century

Stadt Meissen Blue Onion Pattern, Large Bowl, Mid-20th Century

Located in København, Copenhagen

Stadt Meissen Blue Onion pattern. Large bowl. Mid-20th century. Measures: 34.5 x 5.8 cm.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. 4 porcelain dinner plates with “Blue Onion” pattern.
Meissen, Germany. 4 porcelain dinner plates with “Blue Onion” pattern.

Meissen, Germany. 4 porcelain dinner plates with “Blue Onion” pattern.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Manufacturer: Meissen. Pattern: “Zwiebelmuster” / “Blue Onion”. Material: Hand-paintedMeissen 4 dinner plates, “Blue Onion” pattern, mid-20th century.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern inkwell set in porcelain.
Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern inkwell set in porcelain.

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern inkwell set in porcelain.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern inkwell set in porcelain. Hand-painted.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. 4 porcelain salad plates with “Blue Onion” pattern.
Meissen, Germany. 4 porcelain salad plates with “Blue Onion” pattern.

Meissen, Germany. 4 porcelain salad plates with “Blue Onion” pattern.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Manufacturer: Meissen. Pattern: “Zwiebelmuster” / “Blue Onion”. Material: Hand-painted porcelain.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Large round open lace plate.
Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Large round open lace plate.

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Large round open lace plate.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Large round open lace plate. Hand-painted in blue.

Category

Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Large Blue Onion pattern sauce boat in porcelain.
Meissen, Germany. Large Blue Onion pattern sauce boat in porcelain.

Meissen, Germany. Large Blue Onion pattern sauce boat in porcelain.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Large Blue Onion pattern sauce boat. Hand-painted in blue. Approximately 1900.

Category

Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. 4 porcelain soup plates with “Blue Onion” pattern.
Meissen, Germany. 4 porcelain soup plates with “Blue Onion” pattern.

Meissen, Germany. 4 porcelain soup plates with “Blue Onion” pattern.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Manufacturer: Meissen. Pattern: “Zwiebelmuster” / “Blue Onion”. Material: Hand-painted porcelain.

Category

Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. 3 porcelain dinner plates with “Blue Onion” pattern.
Meissen, Germany. 3 porcelain dinner plates with “Blue Onion” pattern.

Meissen, Germany. 3 porcelain dinner plates with “Blue Onion” pattern.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Manufacturer: Meissen. Pattern: “Zwiebelmuster” / “Blue Onion”. Material: Hand-painted porcelain.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. 4 porcelain dinner plates with “Blue Onion” pattern.
Meissen, Germany. 4 porcelain dinner plates with “Blue Onion” pattern.

Meissen, Germany. 4 porcelain dinner plates with “Blue Onion” pattern.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Manufacturer: Meissen. Pattern: “Zwiebelmuster” / “Blue Onion”. Material: Hand-painted porcelain.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. 6 porcelain dinner plates with “Blue Onion” pattern.
Meissen, Germany. 6 porcelain dinner plates with “Blue Onion” pattern.

Meissen, Germany. 6 porcelain dinner plates with “Blue Onion” pattern.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany 6 dinner plates, early 20th century. Set of six “Blue Onion” dinner plates in porcelain, hand-painted in the classic blue onion pattern (Zwiebelmuster).

Category

Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Leaf-shaped dish with handle.
Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Leaf-shaped dish with handle.

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Leaf-shaped dish with handle.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Leaf-shaped dish with handle. Hand-painted in blue.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen. Square porcelain bowl with 'Blue Onion' pattern. Early 20th century.
Meissen. Square porcelain bowl with 'Blue Onion' pattern. Early 20th century.

Meissen. Square porcelain bowl with 'Blue Onion' pattern. Early 20th century.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen Square bowl, “Blue Onion” pattern, early 20th century. Elegant square porcelain bowl with underglaze blue hand-painted “Blue Onion” decoration.

Category

Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, 'Blue Onion' pattern. Coffee pot with lid in white porcelain.
Meissen, 'Blue Onion' pattern. Coffee pot with lid in white porcelain.

Meissen, 'Blue Onion' pattern. Coffee pot with lid in white porcelain.

Located in København, Copenhagen

The characteristic blue onion pattern, “Zwiebelmuster,” was introduced in the mid-18th century and has since become one of the manufactory’s most iconic designs.

Category

Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, 'Blue Onion' pattern. Coffee pot with lid in white porcelain.
Meissen, 'Blue Onion' pattern. Coffee pot with lid in white porcelain.

Meissen, 'Blue Onion' pattern. Coffee pot with lid in white porcelain.

Located in København, Copenhagen

The characteristic blue onion pattern, “Zwiebelmuster,” was introduced in the mid-18th century and has since become one of the manufactory’s most iconic designs.

Category

Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Oval Platter of Wide in Onion Pattern, 19th Century
Meissen Oval Platter of Wide in Onion Pattern, 19th Century

Meissen Oval Platter of Wide in Onion Pattern, 19th Century

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Delft, NL

Meissen oval platter of 55 cm wide in onion pattern, 19th century Germany, marked with the crossed swords, since 1815 The measurements are 55 cm wide, 26 cm depth and 4,7 cm hi...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Oval porcelain bowl with “Blue Onion” pattern, mid-20th C.
Meissen, Germany. Oval porcelain bowl with “Blue Onion” pattern, mid-20th C.

Meissen, Germany. Oval porcelain bowl with “Blue Onion” pattern, mid-20th C.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen Oval bowl, “Blue Onion” pattern, mid-20th century. Elegant hand-painted porcelain bowl with underglaze blue “Blue Onion” decoration and scalloped rim.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Antique Meissen Porcelain Blue Onion Pattern 2 Lobed Serving Dish
Fine Antique Meissen Porcelain Blue Onion Pattern 2 Lobed Serving Dish

Fine Antique Meissen Porcelain Blue Onion Pattern 2 Lobed Serving Dish

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Tustin, CA

The so-called "onions" are not onions. The pattern is thought to originate from Chinese peaches and pomegranates and was originally called the "Bulb" pattern.

Category

Early 20th Century German Rococo Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Oval porcelain serving platter in “Blue Onion” pattern. 1930s
Meissen, Germany. Oval porcelain serving platter in “Blue Onion” pattern. 1930s

Meissen, Germany. Oval porcelain serving platter in “Blue Onion” pattern. 1930s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Elegant oval porcelain serving platter, hand-painted in the classic “Blue Onion” (Zwiebelmuster) pattern in cobalt blue. Decorated with stylized flowers, fruits and onion motifs – an...

Category

Vintage 1930s German Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Two porcelain creamers. 'Blue Onion' pattern. Early 20th c.
Meissen, Germany. Two porcelain creamers. 'Blue Onion' pattern. Early 20th c.

Meissen, Germany. Two porcelain creamers. 'Blue Onion' pattern. Early 20th c.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Its characteristic blue-painted decorations, especially the “Zwiebelmuster” (Onion Pattern), are among the most iconic worldwide.

Category

Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. 4 porcelain dinner plates. “Blue Onion” pattern. Early 20th C.
Meissen, Germany. 4 porcelain dinner plates. “Blue Onion” pattern. Early 20th C.

Meissen, Germany. 4 porcelain dinner plates. “Blue Onion” pattern. Early 20th C.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen Blue Onion 4 dinner plates, early 20th century. Four classic Meissen plates from the iconic Zwiebelmuster (Blue Onion) pattern with scalloped rim and hand-painted blue underg...

Category

Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. 6 porcelain salad plates. “Blue Onion” pattern. Late 20th C.
Meissen, Germany. 6 porcelain salad plates. “Blue Onion” pattern. Late 20th C.

Meissen, Germany. 6 porcelain salad plates. “Blue Onion” pattern. Late 20th C.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen Blue Onion 6 salad plates, late 20th century. Set of six Meissen plates in the classic Zwiebelmuster (Blue Onion) pattern, hand-painted in cobalt-blue underglaze with a light...

Category

Late 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. 4 porcelain dinner plates. “Blue Onion” pattern. Early 20th C.
Meissen, Germany. 4 porcelain dinner plates. “Blue Onion” pattern. Early 20th C.

Meissen, Germany. 4 porcelain dinner plates. “Blue Onion” pattern. Early 20th C.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen Blue Onion, four dinner plates, early 20th century. Four classic Meissen plates from the iconic Zwiebelmuster (Blue Onion) pattern with scalloped rim and hand-painted blue un...

Category

Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. 4 porcelain dinner plates. “Blue Onion” pattern. Early 20th C.
Meissen, Germany. 4 porcelain dinner plates. “Blue Onion” pattern. Early 20th C.

Meissen, Germany. 4 porcelain dinner plates. “Blue Onion” pattern. Early 20th C.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen Blue Onion 4 dinner plates, early 20th century. Four classic Meissen plates from the iconic Zwiebelmuster (Blue Onion) pattern with scalloped rim and hand-painted blue underg...

Category

Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. 4 porcelain salad plates. “Blue Onion” pattern. Late 20th C.
Meissen, Germany. 4 porcelain salad plates. “Blue Onion” pattern. Late 20th C.

Meissen, Germany. 4 porcelain salad plates. “Blue Onion” pattern. Late 20th C.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen Blue Onion 4 salad plates. Set of four Meissen plates in the classic Zwiebelmuster (Blue Onion) pattern, hand-painted in cobalt-blue underglaze with a scalloped rim.

Category

Late 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen. Porcelain 'Blue Onion' sauce boat with attached stand. Early 20th C.
Meissen. Porcelain 'Blue Onion' sauce boat with attached stand. Early 20th C.

Meissen. Porcelain 'Blue Onion' sauce boat with attached stand. Early 20th C.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen Sauce boat with attached stand, “Blue Onion” pattern, early 20th century. Elegant porcelain sauce boat with fixed underplate and double spout, decorated in underglaze blue wi...

Category

Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Meissen Blue Onion Set of Cup and Saucer Blue White Porcelain
Vintage Meissen Blue Onion Set of Cup and Saucer Blue White Porcelain

Vintage Meissen Blue Onion Set of Cup and Saucer Blue White Porcelain

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

It is decorated with famous Blue Onion pattern; the cup has geometric shape and the angular Berlin shaped handle.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Georgian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain, Ceramic

Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Vase, Ceramic, Blue, Red, White, Onion
Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Vase, Ceramic, Blue, Red, White, Onion

Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Vase, Ceramic, Blue, Red, White, Onion

By Rosenthal Netter, Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Bitossi for Rosenthal netter vase, ceramic, blue, red, and white, onion. Medium scale chunky cylinder vase decorated with a wavy abstract onion pattern.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Meissen, Germany. Large round Blue Onion tureen with lid.
Meissen, Germany. Large round Blue Onion tureen with lid.

Meissen, Germany. Large round Blue Onion tureen with lid.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Large round Blue Onion pattern tureen with lid. Hand-painted. 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1930s German Soup Tureens

Materials

Porcelain

Carl Teichert, Meissen Porcelain Blue Onion Platter, circa 1880s
Carl Teichert, Meissen Porcelain Blue Onion Platter, circa 1880s

Carl Teichert, Meissen Porcelain Blue Onion Platter, circa 1880s

By Carl Teichert Meissen

Located in Vienna, AT

Carl Teichert Meissen blue onion serving platter, signed. Features classic blue onion pattern and scalloped rim.

Category

Antique 1880s German Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Antique German Porcelain Meat Hammer in Meissen Blue Onion
Antique German Porcelain Meat Hammer in Meissen Blue Onion

Antique German Porcelain Meat Hammer in Meissen Blue Onion

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Hand-glazed/painted in Onion pattern and made by either Meissen or Teichert in Germany circa 1890-1910.

Category

Early 20th Century German Victorian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain, Oak

Rosenthal Netter Vase, Ceramic, Yellow, Orange, Brown, Onion, Signed
Rosenthal Netter Vase, Ceramic, Yellow, Orange, Brown, Onion, Signed

Rosenthal Netter Vase, Ceramic, Yellow, Orange, Brown, Onion, Signed

By Rosenthal Netter, Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Rosenthal Netter vase, ceramic, yellow, orange and brown onion, signed. Tall chunky yellow and brown cylinder vase decorated with an organic onion pattern of yellow, orange, chartreu...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

German Porcelain Meat Platter, Meissen, circa 1900
German Porcelain Meat Platter, Meissen, circa 1900

German Porcelain Meat Platter, Meissen, circa 1900

Located in New York, NY

With the enriched onion pattern.

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Rococo Porcelain Blue Onion Meissen Central Piece Fruit Stand 20th Century
Rococo Porcelain Blue Onion Meissen Central Piece Fruit Stand 20th Century

Rococo Porcelain Blue Onion Meissen Central Piece Fruit Stand 20th Century

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Uppsala , SE

Rococo Porcelain Centre piece Fruit Stand Blue White Meissen Germany 20th Century The Blue Onion pattern was designed by Johann Gregor Herold in 1739 likely inspired by a Chinese b...

Category

20th Century German Rococo Centerpieces

Materials

Porcelain

Rare 54cm "Turquoise" Vase Fat Lava "Onion" Vase by Scheurich, Germany, 1970s
Rare 54cm "Turquoise" Vase Fat Lava "Onion" Vase by Scheurich, Germany, 1970s

Rare 54cm "Turquoise" Vase Fat Lava "Onion" Vase by Scheurich, Germany, 1970s

By Scheurich Keramik

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Fat lava art vase Producer: Scheurich, Germany Design: ONION Pattern Decade: 1970s Description: This original vintage vase was produced in the 1970s in Germany.

Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Colossal Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Serving Dish in Hand Painted Porcelain
Colossal Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Serving Dish in Hand Painted Porcelain

Colossal Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Serving Dish in Hand Painted Porcelain

Located in København, Copenhagen

In very good condition. 2nd factory quality. The Meissen "onion" pattern was originally named the "bulb" pattern.

Category

Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Blue Onion Handled Gravy Boat
Meissen Blue Onion Handled Gravy Boat

Meissen Blue Onion Handled Gravy Boat

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Decorated with the timeless 'Blue Onion' pattern, first introduced in 1739 and inspired by East Asian motifs such as pomegranates, peaches, bamboo, lotus blossoms, and chrysanthemums...

Category

Antique 19th Century Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion cabaret tray made of porcelain.
Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion cabaret tray made of porcelain.

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion cabaret tray made of porcelain.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Dimensions: W 29.0 cm x D 23.0 cm x H 11.5 cm. The Meissen Blue Onion pattern, known as "Zwiebelmuster" in German, was introduced in 1739 by the Meissen porcelain manufactory.

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Blue Onion Figural Scalloped Oval Tureen
Meissen Blue Onion Figural Scalloped Oval Tureen

Meissen Blue Onion Figural Scalloped Oval Tureen

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The tureen is adorned with the timeless 'Blue Onion' pattern, a design first introduced in 1739 and inspired by East Asian motifs such as pomegranates, peaches, bamboo, lotus blossom...

Category

Antique 19th Century German Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Scheurich West German Amber-Brown Onion Vase with Handle
Scheurich West German Amber-Brown Onion Vase with Handle

Scheurich West German Amber-Brown Onion Vase with Handle

By Scheurich Keramik

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Scheurich produced this tall cylindrical vase with a repeating relief-molded onion pattern — elongated ogee shapes running vertically across the body and echoed on the wide flared rim.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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Onion Pattern For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the onion pattern you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and metal, every onion pattern was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the onion pattern you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An onion pattern made by Rococo designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one onion pattern that is appealing in its simplicity, but Meissen Porcelain, Bitossi and Rohe Noordwolde produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Onion Pattern?

Prices for an onion pattern start at $200 and top out at $7,121 with the average selling for $759.

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