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19th Century Meissen Blue Onion,  Handled Three Section Shell Dish
19th Century Meissen Blue Onion,  Handled Three Section Shell Dish

19th Century Meissen Blue Onion, Handled Three Section Shell Dish

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

timeless 'Blue Onion' pattern, a design first introduced in 1739 and inspired by East Asian motifs such as

Category

Antique 19th Century German Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Fruit Knifes and Forks Flatware Set in Wooden Stand, ca. 1890s Austria
Fruit Knifes and Forks Flatware Set in Wooden Stand, ca. 1890s Austria

Fruit Knifes and Forks Flatware Set in Wooden Stand, ca. 1890s Austria

Located in Nuernberg, DE

"onion" pattern. Knives and forks are set into a wooden stand designed to display beautifully. Fruit

Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Victorian Tableware

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian Stoneware Vase with Blue Glaze from Lauritz Hjorth, 1950s
Scandinavian Stoneware Vase with Blue Glaze from Lauritz Hjorth, 1950s

Scandinavian Stoneware Vase with Blue Glaze from Lauritz Hjorth, 1950s

By Lauritz Adolph Hjorth

Located in Esbjerg, DK

with a delicate blue glaze and a highlighted onion pattern bears close resemblance to Nils Thorssons

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Art Nouveau Child Figurine, Hentschelkind, Boy Drinking From Meissen Cup, c 1905
Art Nouveau Child Figurine, Hentschelkind, Boy Drinking From Meissen Cup, c 1905

Art Nouveau Child Figurine, Hentschelkind, Boy Drinking From Meissen Cup, c 1905

By Julius Konrad Hentschel, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Boy in a nightgown standing in front of a damaged wooden horse, holding an onion pattern cup with

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Art Nouveau Child Figurine, Hentschelkind, Boy Drinking From Meissen Cup, c 1905
Art Nouveau Child Figurine, Hentschelkind, Boy Drinking From Meissen Cup, c 1905

Art Nouveau Child Figurine, Hentschelkind, Boy Drinking From Meissen Cup, c 1905

By Julius Konrad Hentschel, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Boy in a nightgown standing in front of a damaged wooden horse, holding an onion pattern cup with

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Dinner Service, 86 Piece, Flow Blue and White, Classic Onion Meissen Pattern
Dinner Service, 86 Piece, Flow Blue and White, Classic Onion Meissen Pattern

Dinner Service, 86 Piece, Flow Blue and White, Classic Onion Meissen Pattern

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Montreal, Quebec

Classic Blue Onion, Meissen Pattern, comprising: 24 dinner plates, 9.5" diameter 12 soup bowls, 8.5

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Czech Chinoiserie Delft and Faience

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Mid Century Onion Shape Glazed Green Yellow Blue Lava Pattern Table Lamps
Pair Mid Century Onion Shape Glazed Green Yellow Blue Lava Pattern Table Lamps

Pair Mid Century Onion Shape Glazed Green Yellow Blue Lava Pattern Table Lamps

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair mid century onion shape glazed green yellow blue lava pattern table lamps. Elegant onion style

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Chinese Provincial Onion Shape Porcelain Bottle Vase
Chinese Provincial Onion Shape Porcelain Bottle Vase

Chinese Provincial Onion Shape Porcelain Bottle Vase

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stylish antique Chinese Provincial Ming pattern porcelain onion shape bottle vase dating from the

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie "Gold Dragon" Flower-Encrusted Garniture
Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie "Gold Dragon" Flower-Encrusted Garniture

Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie "Gold Dragon" Flower-Encrusted Garniture

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

inspired ‘Blue Onion’ pattern, the ‘Dragon’ decor grew to be one of the most popular patterns produced at

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Two Plates 24 cm Meissen Blue Onion Gilt Germany
Two Plates 24 cm Meissen Blue Onion Gilt Germany

Two Plates 24 cm Meissen Blue Onion Gilt Germany

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Uppsala , SE

Meissen Blue Onion Pierced 2 Luncheon Plates Design: Features the classic Blue Onion

Category

Vintage 1920s German Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Dutch 36-piece Blue Onion tableware by Louis Regout Maastricht
19th Century Dutch 36-piece Blue Onion tableware by Louis Regout Maastricht

19th Century Dutch 36-piece Blue Onion tableware by Louis Regout Maastricht

By Louis Regout

Located in Delft, NL

tableware, the well-known Blue Onion or Zwiebelmuster pattern by Louis Regout made between 1883-1888 in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Hutschenreuther Flower Pattern Porcelain and Silver Plate Serving Tray
Hutschenreuther Flower Pattern Porcelain and Silver Plate Serving Tray

Hutschenreuther Flower Pattern Porcelain and Silver Plate Serving Tray

By Hutschenreuther

Located in Antwerp, BE

This beautiful Hutchenreuther hand-painted tray with Blue Onion flower pattern motif is a perfect

Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Cambium Coffee Table in Matte Plant-Dyed Anodized Aluminium by Studio Loop Loop
Cambium Coffee Table in Matte Plant-Dyed Anodized Aluminium by Studio Loop Loop

Cambium Coffee Table in Matte Plant-Dyed Anodized Aluminium by Studio Loop Loop

By STUDIO LOOP LOOP

Located in New York, NY

anodized aluminium, showcasing delicate colours and patterns developed through experimental techniques

Category

2010s European Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Meissen, pink Onion Pattern, Gourd shaped Oil Lamps, elecrified
Meissen, pink Onion Pattern, Gourd shaped Oil Lamps, elecrified

Meissen, pink Onion Pattern, Gourd shaped Oil Lamps, elecrified

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Austin, TX

Meissen, Similar, gourd shaped base with original oil font, electrified by Brady's, in Pink Onion

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

19th Century Meissen Porcelain Onion Pattern and Hand Colored Platter
19th Century Meissen Porcelain Onion Pattern and Hand Colored Platter

19th Century Meissen Porcelain Onion Pattern and Hand Colored Platter

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Toronto, ONTARIO

blue onion pattern. The shape is unusual with the two ends curved and raised as handles. Early

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Chinoiserie Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Late 19th Century Blue and White Porcelain Large Blue Onion Platter
Late 19th Century Blue and White Porcelain Large Blue Onion Platter

Late 19th Century Blue and White Porcelain Large Blue Onion Platter

By Brown Westhead Moore

Located in Pataskala, OH

name is after the blue onion pattern made by the German company Meissen.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Three Bavarian Blue and White Ceramic Spice Jars with Lids
Set of Three Bavarian Blue and White Ceramic Spice Jars with Lids

Set of Three Bavarian Blue and White Ceramic Spice Jars with Lids

Located in Antwerp, BE

This set of three Bavarian spice jars are hand-painted in the blue onion pattern. The spice names

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Jars

Meissen Oil Lamps
Meissen Oil Lamps

Meissen Oil Lamps

Unavailable|$2,250 / item

Meissen Oil Lamps

Located in Austin, TX

Meissen Blue Onion pattern, made from early 1700s to date. These lamps are early 1800s. On right

Category

Antique 19th Century German Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Whitefriars by Geoffrey Baxter Aubergine Onion vase, U.K., c.1971.
Whitefriars by Geoffrey Baxter Aubergine Onion vase, U.K., c.1971.

Whitefriars by Geoffrey Baxter Aubergine Onion vase, U.K., c.1971.

By Geoffrey Baxter

Located in Pymble, NSW

A Geoffrey Baxter for Whitefriars aubergine onion vase, pattern number 9758 .Released in 1971, it

Category

Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Stadt Meissen, Two Plates, Blue Onion Pattern, 1930s
Stadt Meissen, Two Plates, Blue Onion Pattern, 1930s

Stadt Meissen, Two Plates, Blue Onion Pattern, 1930s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Stadt Meissen, two plates - Blue Onion pattern. Hand-painted. 1930s. Marked. In perfect

Category

Vintage 1930s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meissen Porcelain Charger with Onion Pattern C1900
Antique Meissen Porcelain Charger with Onion Pattern C1900

Antique Meissen Porcelain Charger with Onion Pattern C1900

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Meissen Porcelain Charger with Onion Pattern C1900 Measures- 14.5"H x 14.5"W x 2.25"D This

Category

Early 20th Century Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Blue Onion Pattern Pierced Bowl, 20th Century
Meissen Blue Onion Pattern Pierced Bowl, 20th Century

Meissen Blue Onion Pattern Pierced Bowl, 20th Century

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen blue onion pattern pierced bowl, 20th century In perfect condition. Stamped. Measures

Category

20th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Meissen Blue Onion Pattern Pierced Compote, 20th Century
Meissen Blue Onion Pattern Pierced Compote, 20th Century

Meissen Blue Onion Pattern Pierced Compote, 20th Century

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen blue onion pattern pierced compote, 20th century. In perfect condition. 1st factory

Category

20th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Meissen, Germany, Five Blue Onion Pattern Lunch Plates
Meissen, Germany, Five Blue Onion Pattern Lunch Plates

Meissen, Germany, Five Blue Onion Pattern Lunch Plates

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany, five Blue Onion pattern lunch plates. Hand-painted. Approx. 1900. Marked. In

Category

Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern small gravy boat.
Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern small gravy boat.

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern small gravy boat.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern small gravy boat. Hand-painted. Approximately from the 1930s

Category

Vintage 1930s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Large Round Onion Patterned Lidded Tureen, Early 1900s
Meissen, Large Round Onion Patterned Lidded Tureen, Early 1900s

Meissen, Large Round Onion Patterned Lidded Tureen, Early 1900s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen. Large round onion patterned lidded tureen. Early 1900s. In perfect condition. 1st

Category

Early 20th Century German Soup Tureens

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Blue Onion Patterned Lidded Tureen, Mid-20th Century
Meissen Blue Onion Patterned Lidded Tureen, Mid-20th Century

Meissen Blue Onion Patterned Lidded Tureen, Mid-20th Century

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen blue onion patterned lidded tureen, mid-20th century. In very good condition. 1st factory

Category

Mid-20th Century German Rococo Soup Tureens

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Three Plates, Blue Onion Pattern, Early 20th Century
Meissen, Three Plates, Blue Onion Pattern, Early 20th Century

Meissen, Three Plates, Blue Onion Pattern, Early 20th Century

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, three plates - Blue Onion pattern. Early 20th century. Marked. First sorting. Small

Category

Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Five plates in porcelain.
Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Five plates in porcelain.

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Five plates in porcelain.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Five plates. Hand-painted in blue. Approximately from 1900

Category

Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Four plates in porcelain.
Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Four plates in porcelain.

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Four plates in porcelain.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Four plates. Hand-painted in blue. Approximately from 1900

Category

Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Bowl, Ceramic, Blue Red, White, Onion Pattern
Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Bowl, Ceramic, Blue Red, White, Onion Pattern

Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Bowl, Ceramic, Blue Red, White, Onion Pattern

By Rosenthal Netter, Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter bowl, ceramic, blue red, white, onion pattern. Large scale colorful

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Four large deep plates.
Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Four large deep plates.

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Four large deep plates.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Four large deep plates. Hand-painted in blue. Approximately

Category

Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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

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

Located in København, Copenhagen

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

Category

Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Large oval Blue Onion pattern serving platter.
Meissen, Germany. Large oval Blue Onion pattern serving platter.

Meissen, Germany. Large oval Blue Onion pattern serving platter.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Large oval Blue Onion pattern serving platter. Hand-painted. Mid-20th century

Category

Mid-20th Century German Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Light Cuffs, Meissen Blue Onion Pattern, 20th Century
Pair of Light Cuffs, Meissen Blue Onion Pattern, 20th Century

Pair of Light Cuffs, Meissen Blue Onion Pattern, 20th Century

Located in København, Copenhagen

A pair of light cuffs, Meissen blue onion pattern, 20th century. In perfect condition

Category

20th Century German Other Porcelain

Eight Antique Meissen "Onion Pattern" Plates in Hand Painted Porcelain
Eight Antique Meissen "Onion Pattern" Plates in Hand Painted Porcelain

Eight Antique Meissen "Onion Pattern" Plates in Hand Painted Porcelain

Located in København, Copenhagen

Eight antique Meissen "Onion Pattern" plates in hand painted porcelain. Early 20th century

Category

Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Stadt Meissen Blue Onion Patterned Lidded Tureen, Mid-20th Century
Stadt Meissen Blue Onion Patterned Lidded Tureen, Mid-20th Century

Stadt Meissen Blue Onion Patterned Lidded Tureen, Mid-20th Century

Located in København, Copenhagen

Stadt Meissen blue onion patterned lidded tureen, mid-20th century. In very good condition. Stamped

Category

Mid-20th Century German Rococo Soup Tureens

Materials

Porcelain

Stadt Meissen Blue Onion Pattern, Lunch Plate, Mid-20th Century
Stadt Meissen Blue Onion Pattern, Lunch Plate, Mid-20th Century

Stadt Meissen Blue Onion Pattern, Lunch Plate, Mid-20th Century

Located in København, Copenhagen

Stadt Meissen blue onion pattern. Lunch plate. 11 pieces in stock, mid-20th century. In very good

Category

Mid-20th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Two oval Blue Onion pattern porcelain bowls.
Meissen, Germany. Two oval Blue Onion pattern porcelain bowls.

Meissen, Germany. Two oval Blue Onion pattern porcelain bowls.

Located in København, Copenhagen

flowers and fruits—despite its name, it does not actually depict onions. This classic blue pattern on

Category

Mid-20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany, Large Antique Blue Onion Pattern Candlestick, 19th C
Meissen, Germany, Large Antique Blue Onion Pattern Candlestick, 19th C

Meissen, Germany, Large Antique Blue Onion Pattern Candlestick, 19th C

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Large antique Blue Onion pattern candlestick. 19th century. Measures: H 24.5 cm

Category

Antique 19th Century German Rococo Revival Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany.  Pair of Blue Onion patterned candlesticks. 1920s/30s
Meissen, Germany.  Pair of Blue Onion patterned candlesticks. 1920s/30s

Meissen, Germany. Pair of Blue Onion patterned candlesticks. 1920s/30s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. A pair of Blue Onion patterned candlesticks. Dating: 1920s/30s. First factory

Category

Vintage 1920s German Rococo Revival Candlesticks

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion Pattern square bowl. Hand-painted porcelain.
Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion Pattern square bowl. Hand-painted porcelain.

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion Pattern square bowl. Hand-painted porcelain.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion Pattern square bowl. Hand-painted porcelain. Mid-20th century. Marked

Category

Mid-20th Century German Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Five egg cups in porcelain.
Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Five egg cups in porcelain.

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Five egg cups in porcelain.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Five egg cups. Hand-painted in blue. Mid-20th century. Marked

Category

Mid-20th Century German Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Large square bowl. Approx. 1900
Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Large square bowl. Approx. 1900

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Large square bowl. Approx. 1900

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Large square bowl. Hand-painted in blue. Approximately from

Category

Early 20th Century German Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Large butter dish with lid.
Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Large butter dish with lid.

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Large butter dish with lid.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Large butter dish with lid. Hand-painted in blue

Category

Early 20th Century German Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany, three Blue Onion pattern plates in different sizes.
Meissen, Germany, three Blue Onion pattern plates in different sizes.

Meissen, Germany, three Blue Onion pattern plates in different sizes.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany, three Blue Onion pattern plates in different sizes. Hand-painted. Approximately

Category

Vintage 1930s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Set of five Blue Onion pattern dinner plates.
Meissen, Germany. Set of five Blue Onion pattern dinner plates.

Meissen, Germany. Set of five Blue Onion pattern dinner plates.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. A set of five Blue Onion pattern dinner plates. Hand-painted. From the 1930s to

Category

Vintage 1930s German Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Set of seven Blue Onion pattern dinner plates.
Meissen, Germany. Set of seven Blue Onion pattern dinner plates.

Meissen, Germany. Set of seven Blue Onion pattern dinner plates.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. A set of seven Blue Onion pattern dinner plates. Hand-painted. From the 1930s to

Category

Vintage 1930s German Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Large sugar bowl in porcelain
Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Large sugar bowl in 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

Category

Mid-20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern sauce boat with two handles.
Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern sauce boat with two handles.

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern sauce boat with two handles.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern sauce boat with two handles. Hand-painted. Approximately from

Category

Vintage 1930s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Blue Onion Pattern, Set of Three Hand Painted Dinner Plates.
Meissen, Blue Onion Pattern, Set of Three Hand Painted Dinner Plates.

Meissen, Blue Onion Pattern, Set of Three Hand Painted Dinner Plates.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Blue Onion pattern, a set of three hand painted dinner plates. Early 20th century

Category

Early 20th Century German Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

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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.

Finding the Right Dining-entertaining for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

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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 more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

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