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Very Fine Ormolu, Porcelain and Marquetry Writing Desk by Henry Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in London, GB
Very fine ormolu, porcelain and marquetry writing desk by Henry Dasson French, 1890 Height 74cm
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique English Gilt Bronze and Marquetry Desk by Donald Ross
By Edwards & Roberts, Donald Ross
Located in London, GB
Antique English gilt bronze and marquetry desk by Donald Ross English, c. 1890 Measures: Height
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Antique 1890s English Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique English Victorian Marquetry Writing Desk by Donald Ross
By Edwards & Roberts, Donald Ross
Located in London, GB
Antique English Victorian marquetry writing desk by Donald Ross English, c. 1890 Measures: Height
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Antique 1890s English Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Victorian Burr Walnut and Marquetry Inlaid Credenza
Located in Glasgow, GB
panelled cupboard door is centred with a Sèvres-style painted porcelain plaque of a couple releasing a dove
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Credenzas

Materials

Metal

Antique English Victorian Burr Walnut & Floral Marquetry Demi-Lune Card Table
Located in Glasgow, GB
An attractive `Victorian walnut and marquetry demi-lune card table dating to circa 1870. The fold
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Brass

Victorian Walnut Marquetry Writing Table Attributed to Edward Holmes Baldock
By Edward Holmes Baldock
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian walnut marquetry writing table attributed to Edward Holmes Baldock, the shaped
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Marquetry Inlaid Pier Cabinet
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality 19th century seaweed marquetry inlaid Pier cabinet, having gilded ormolu mounts and
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets

Materials

Porcelain, Kingwood, Satinwood

19th Century Marquetry Inlaid Pier Cabinet
19th Century Marquetry Inlaid Pier Cabinet
H 44.89 in W 33.08 in D 18.12 in
Baccarat Cave à Liqueur with Sèvres Porcelain
By Baccarat
Located in New Orleans, LA
Notable for its incredible marquetry case and beautifully embellished Baccarat crystal, this
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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Barware

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Mounted Bonheur du Jour by Louis Grade
Located in Lisbon, PT
handmade porcelain plaques. Signed in the lock plate ‘GRADE F Rue de la Paix 23’.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Victorian Burl Walnut Inlaid Marquetry Carved Davenport Desk 1860
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique burl walnut & inlaid marquetry Davenport desk, circa 1860. The davenport is made
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Maple, Satinwood, Walnut, Burl

20th Century Mariner Louis XV Marquetry Ormolu & Porcelain Inset Mirrors, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
An exceptional pair of Late 20th Century Mariner Louis XV Style Mahogany and Walnut Marquetry
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Louis XV Wall Mirrors

Materials

Ormolu

French Louis XV Style Marquetry & Gilt Bronze-Mounted Secretary Desk with Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th-20th century Louis XV style tulipwood and mahogany marquetry gilt bronze
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Wedgewood Boulle Marquetry Style French Cabinet Napoleon III
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Boulle marquetry with brass threads on an black wood veneer background. Very original, to be compared to
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Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Cabinets

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze

Louis-Philippe period ointment box in native wood and marquetry, 19th century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming little box of the Louis-Philippe period in native wood with marquetry net and the word
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Antique Louis XV Ormolu Marquetry Bonheur Du Jour Desk Roger Vandercruse 1780
By Roger Vandercruse dit Lacroix
Located in Portland, OR
Antique French Louis XV transitional ormolu-mounted tulipwood & marquetry Bonheur Du Jour, Roger
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Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Victorian Period Amboyna Cabinets with Sèvres Style Porcelain Plaques
By Hobbs & Co.
Located in London, GB
Pair of Victorian period amboyna cabinets with Sèvres style porcelain plaques English, late 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century English Rococo Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

Fantastic quality Napoleon III Marquetry inlaid eight day longcase clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fantastic quality Napoleon III Marquetry inlaid eight day longcase clock having a quality bombe
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Antique 19th Century Napoleon III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

Charles II Walnut, Mulberry Marquetry Cabinet, Gilt Stand, 17th C H.F. du Pont
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charles II walnut and mulberry marquetry cabinet on giltwood stand, c. 1650-1670. Giltwood cresting
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Antique Mid-17th Century British Charles II Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Louis XV Style Marquetry Side Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Louis XV style French nightstand or side table with inlaid marquetry veneers of
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Napoleon III Marquetry Side Cabinet
Located in London, by appointment only
porcelain panels with marquetry borders. Opening to a fitted cupboard.
Category

Antique 1870s French Cabinets

French Inlaid Marquetry Rosewood Mantle Clock, 1820
Located in Toronto, CA
and silk-suspended pendulum. Original porcelain dial mounted in brass. The marquetry features lovely
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Antique Early 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks

Materials

Rosewood

French Inlaid Marquetry Rosewood  Mantle Clock, 1820
French Inlaid Marquetry Rosewood  Mantle Clock, 1820
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H 12.5 in W 7.25 in D 5 in
High buffet In Marquetry, Napoleon III, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Beautiful sideboard at support height in marquetry of different types of diamond-shaped wood, with
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Buffets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Ormolu & Porcelain Mounted Table Top Credenza Cabinet 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique French Louis XVI Revival ormolu and Sevres porcelain mounted goncalo
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Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Marquetry Inlaid Card Tables with Sèvres Style Plaques, circa 1870
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine pair of gilt-bronze mounted Marquetry inlaid card tables with Sèvres-style porcelain plaques
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Game Tables

Materials

Bronze

Exceptional Marquetry Cabinet Attributed to Susse Frères, France, Circa 1880
By Susse Freres
Located in PARIS, FR
porcelain pieces and art objects”. As a worldwide renown foundry, the Susse company began to cast pieces as
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Antique 1880s French Cabinets

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Marble, Brass, Bronze

Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Ebonized Side Cabinets
Located in Tarry Town, NY
of grace and sophistication to their design. The exceptional Boulle inlaid brass marquetry is a
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Louis XVI Style Marquetry Side Table, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century French kingwood marquetry inlaid side table, having a hinged top
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI End Tables

Materials

Porcelain, Kingwood

Early 19th Century Gainsford & Co Country English Faux Painted Linen Press
By Gainsford and Co.
Located in Forney, TX
cabinet, circa 1815, retaining the original elaborate faux marquetry hand painted red decoration and trim
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Linen Presses

Materials

Pine

Pair of Boulle Marquetry Inlaid Corner Cabinets by Béfort Jeune, circa 1870
By Befort Jeune
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine pair of Louis XIV style gilt bronze mounted and boulle marquetry inlaid corner cabinets
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV-Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Kingwood Tall-Case Clock with Marquetry Inlay
Located in New York, NY
white porcelain face signed twice Baltazar and Paris, after Balthazar Martinot (1636-1714), and several
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Outstanding Antique Porcelain and Ormolu Mounted Kingwood Card/Side Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality Antique Victorian porcelain and ormolu mounted kingwood card/console table by G
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Console Tables

Materials

Other, Ormolu

19th C. French Napoleon III Sevres Porcelain Walnut Ormolu Jardiniere Bloom Box
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous antique French Napoleon III period marquetry walnut oval bombe table jardiniere / bloom
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Jar...

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Regency Inlaid Marquetry Mantel Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine antique Regency inlaid marquetry mantel clock having an outstanding inlaid marquetry case
Category

Antique 1820s English Mantel Clocks

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Regency Inlaid Marquetry Mantel Clock
Antique Regency Inlaid Marquetry Mantel Clock
H 21.46 in W 13.78 in D 6.11 in
Fine French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Porcelain Side Table Pair
By François Linke, Martin Carlin
Located in Forney, TX
A fine quality pair of vintage French Louis XV style kingwood floral marquetry bronze doré and
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20th Century French Louis XV Side Tables

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Oval Marquetry Nightstands ~ End Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
This PAIR of Antique French Louis XVI Oval Marquetry Nightstands ~ End Tables is truly a fantastic
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI End Tables

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Louis XV Style Jardinière or Plant Stand
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Winter Park, FL
pedestal stand. Kingwood marquetry veneer. Decorated with two Sèvres hand painted porcelain oval medallions
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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Table Ambulante with Blue 'Sèvres' Porcelain Top
By Roger Vandercruse dit Lacroix
Located in London, GB
, the porcelain 'Sèvres' top tray mounted within a serpentine brass border with a trellis marquetry
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Side Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlaid Marquetry Canterbury Magazine Rack 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous antique Victorian burr walnut and marquetry inlaid enclosed Canterbury circa
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Antique 1870s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Antique 4ft 6" diam Burr Walnut Marquetry Dining / Center Table 1860s
Located in London, GB
marquetry, centre table, in the manner of Edward Holmes Baldock and circa 1860 in date. The shaped
Category

Antique 1860s Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Sèvres Style Porcelain Mounted Jewellery Box on Stand Attributed to Giroux
By Alphonse Giroux et Cie
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine transitional style gilt-bronze and Sèvres style porcelain mounted Jewelry box on stand
Category

Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Antique George IV Gonçalo Alves & Amboyna Marquetry Tea Caddy C1825 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite antique George IV Gonçalo Alves and amboyna marquetry inlaid tea caddy, circa
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Antique 1820s George IV Tea Caddies

Materials

Amboyna

Pair of Porcelain Portrait, 19th Century Gilded Bronze Frame Signed A.Giroux
By Alphonse Giroux et Cie
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of porcelain and enamelled portraits featuring a man and a woman of the 17th century. It is
Category

Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Picture Frames

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

19th Century French Porcelain-Mounted Occasional Table in the Louis XV/XVI Style
By Edward Holmes Baldock
Located in London, GB
A Porcelain-Mounted Occasional Table in the Transitional Manner Attributed to Edward Holmes Baldock
Category

Antique 19th Century English Louis XV Side Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Louis XVI Styled Games Table with Sevres Styled Porcelain Plaques
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
, with a double banded serpentine top with nice spoked corner marquetry. The top opens and rotates to
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Louis XVI Game Tables

Materials

Brass

English Rosewood Canterbury
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very fine quality rosewood canterbury or magazine holder with marquetry inlay and a single drawer
Category

Antique 19th Century British Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Rosewood

English Rosewood Canterbury
English Rosewood Canterbury
H 20 in W 22.25 in D 16 in
An Impressive Louis XV Bureau Plat/Writing Desk - After J. H. Riesener & J.Oeben
Located in Berlin, DE
Three Graces and inlaid with marquetry panels depicting bouquets of ribbons, foliage and floral tendrils
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20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

French Bonheur du Jour 19th Century, Louis XV
Located in Lisbon, PT
A rare Bonheur Du Jour with gilt brass mounts and exquisite marquetry inlay with French Sèvres
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Metal, Bronze

French Bonheur du Jour 19th Century, Louis XV
French Bonheur du Jour 19th Century, Louis XV
H 36.62 in W 33.08 in D 19.69 in
Maurice Dufrene cabinet in purpleheart and kingwood
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Marquetry in exotic hardwoods and mother-of-pearl. The interior is in maple burl. This cabinet has
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony, Kingwood, Maple, Purpleheart, Burl

1920s French Art Deco Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bedside Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
marquetry work, bowfront case fitted with a dovetailed frieze drawer over single cabinet door, opening to
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Night Stands

Materials

Marble, Brass

Fine French 19th Century Louis XV Style Tulipwood and Ormolu-Mounted Ladies Desk
By Maison Millet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
secretary desk, attributed to Maison Millet. The superstructure centered by a clock with a porcelain face
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century English Olivewood and Brass Inlaid Cabinet
By Town & Emanuel
Located in London, GB
cutting the large marquetry panel. Literature: Payne, Christopher. British Furniture 1820 to 1920 : The
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Brass

Louis XVI Side Table by Parisian Cabinet Maker Soubrier with Marble Top
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
. Below the drawer is an enclosed white porcelain-lined interior compartment with hinged door, which is
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Night Stands

Materials

Marble

French 19th Century Regence Style Ormolu & Kingwood Grandfather Tall Case Clock
By Charles Cressent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
tulipwood floral marquetry long-case regulator, after a Model by Charles Cressent (French, 1685-1768). The
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Antique 19th Century French Regency Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Royal Side Table, Paris, Fire-Gilded, Louis XV
Located in Berlin, DE
bronze-framed marble slab. Solid oak and tulip veneer and marquetry. On the front you can see 2 porcelain
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Art Nouveau Pair of Walnut Nightstands with Crest, Marble Top and Glass Shelve
Located in Miami, FL
. The doors and crest have a marquetry details and a mother pearls circles in both sides The inside
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20th Century French Modern Night Stands

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Wooden 7-Bulb Illuminated STACKED Hanging Sculpture, Customizable
By Richard Haining
Located in Brooklyn, NY
adjustable within the provided length of cable. Lighting Elements - (4x) Porcelain III + (3x) Porcelain I
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Cherry, Mahogany, Maple, Oak, Walnut, Softwood, Reclaime...

Wooden STACKED 5-Bulb Illuminated Sculpture, Customizable, shown in Cherry
By Richard Haining
Located in Brooklyn, NY
adjustable within the provided length of cable. Lighting Elements - (3x) Porcelain III + (2x) Porcelain I
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Mahogany, Maple, Oak, Walnut, Hardwood, Softwood, Scrap Wo...

Wooden STACKED Multi-Bulb Illuminated Sculpture, Customizable, shown in Cherry
By Richard Haining
Located in Brooklyn, NY
adjustable within the provided length of cable. Lighting Elements - (3x) Porcelain III led lightbulbs by
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cherry, Wood, Mahogany, Maple, Oak, Walnut, Hardwood, Softwood, Reclaime...

Wooden STACKED Multi-Bulb Illuminated Sculpture, Customizable, shown in Walnut
By Richard Haining
Located in Brooklyn, NY
adjustable within the provided length of cable. Lighting Elements - (3x) Porcelain III led lightbulbs by
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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Mahogany, Maple, Oak, Walnut, Hardwood, Softwood, Reclaime...

19th Century Napoleon III Jardiniere or Planter
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Napoleon III bronze mounted marquetry jardiniere, or planter, with inlaid veneer of
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Bronze, Zinc

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Porcelain And Marquetry For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal porcelain and marquetry for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every porcelain and marquetry was constructed with great care. Find 337 options for an antique or vintage porcelain and marquetry now, or shop our selection of 14 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect porcelain and marquetry — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A porcelain and marquetry, designed in the Victorian, louis xv or Louis XVI style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made porcelain and marquetry over the years, but those crafted by Émile Gallé, Richard Haining and Hermès are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Porcelain And Marquetry?

Prices for a porcelain and marquetry start at $69 and top out at $200,897 with the average selling for $4,592.
Questions About Porcelain And Marquetry
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 23, 2019

    The difference between inlay and marquetry is that with marquetry, pieces of wood, ivory, metal and other materials are used to form an intricate design that is applied as a veneer to a wood surface, while with inlay, cutouts are made in a solid piece of material to receive segments of a different set of materials that form a surface pattern.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 21, 2019

    The difference between marquetry and parquetry is that  marquetry is a decorative pattern formed by applying pieces of veneer to a surface, whereas parquetry is a design or image made using blocks or strips of wood.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between semi-porcelain and porcelain is the temperature at which it is produced and its appearance. Both types of pottery usually come from kaolin clay, but porcelain gets fired at higher temperatures than semi-porcelain. Consequently, porcelain has a translucent appearance, while semi-porcelain is opaque. In addition, semi-porcelain is usually more water-absorbent than porcelain. Explore a wide range of porcelain and semi-porcelain pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    Porcelain was once used for many of the same purposes as it is today. Ancient Chinese artisans invented the material and created statues, trinkets, cups, plates, teapots and other dinnerware and serveware, just as contemporary manufacturers do. Today, porcelain is also a key material in the manufacturing of electrical insulation, plumbing fixtures, tiling, dental bridges and crowns and many other items. Find a large selection of porcelain wares on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Porcelain was first made in China. Artisans began producing early forms during the Tang Dynasty, which lasted from 618 to 907 A.D. During the Yuan Dynasty from 1279 to 1368, crafting techniques advanced to produce the strong, translucent pottery that we call porcelain today. Shop a wide variety of porcelain objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Feldspar porcelain is a type of ceramic made from a blend of kaolin clay and the mineral feldspar. The mix of ores gives the porcelain a translucent gray-blue appearance. Rorstrand is known for producing feldspar porcelain décor. On 1stDibs, shop a range of feldspar porcelain decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Hirado porcelain or Hirado ware is made in Japan. Most often it’s made in Makawachi so you will hear it referred to as Mikawachi ware at times. A sometsuke underglaze of cobalt and white is most popular as it highlights the fine grain of the porcelain and the complicated details and elaborate openwork. Shop a collection of Hirado ware from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Vitro-porcelain is a variety of glass. It gets its name from its pressed construction, which gives it the look of porcelain or pottery. John George Sowerby invented the material in 1877. On 1stDibs, shop a range of porcelain decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A porcelain socket is a socket made of porcelain. It can endure higher temperatures when compared to other materials. If the light is outside or hangs with a bulb facing down, a porcelain socket is the best recommended. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage porcelain socket lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    Porcelain signs are thin metal sheets bonded with durable glass coating at a high temperature. It is further coated with enamel for protection. Because of its multi-layer coating, these signs are thicker than painted metal signs. Visit 1stDibs for a collection of porcelain signs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A porcelain vase is a vessel made out of vitrified pottery. Porcelain is a semi-translucent white color and has a smooth, sleek texture. Traditionally, people use porcelain vases to hold fresh, dried and silk flower arrangements, but you can also display them empty as decorative accents. Find a range of antique and vintage porcelain vases on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bavarian porcelain is characterized by its delicate translucent porcelain and finely decorated designs. The colorful designs often depicted hand-painted floral scenes and figurines. Shop a collection of Bavarian porcelain from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Porcelain is made up of kaolin, feldspar, quartz, and clay. It is created using a two-ore firing process.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Lladró is known for its porcelain figurines and sculptures. Lladró high porcelain creations express beauty and technical perfection and are meticulously made. The designs pay high attention to detail, which results in life-like figurines and bold sculptures that represent a wide range of ideas and motifs. Find a selection of Lladró porcelain on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Most porcelain contains a mixture of silica, clays, feldspar and kaolin. In the case of bone china, bone ash is also included. Porcelain is a ceramic and is made like all others by mixing clay with additives, shaping it and then firing it in a kiln. Where porcelain differs is the ingredient mixture, often containing kaolin and the fact that it’s fired at a hotter temperature. Shop a range of antique and vintage porcelain on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    Porcelain was invented during the Tang Dynasty in China, which began in 618 A.D. and ended in 907. Pieces produced during this period tended to be very simple and might not be easily recognizable as porcelain to modern-day collectors. The form of porcelain that most people envision today emerged during the Yuan Dynasty, which occurred between 1279 and 1368 A.D. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of porcelain.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The creation of Japanese porcelain began in the late 1500s. Although the styles and variations of Japanese porcelain range, many consider Kyushu to be the center of Japanese porcelain production. You’ll find a variety of antique and modern Japanese porcelain pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    A porcelain plate is a dish made out of a material called porcelain. A type of ceramic, porcelain is made out of highly refined clay that gets fired at high temperatures. Porcelain plates have an appealing translucent appearance and are harder and less porous than other types of ceramic dinnerware. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of porcelain plates.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    There are a few ways to identify porcelain marks. The quickest method is photographing the marking and performing a reverse image search. Often, this approach will allow you to quickly identify the maker of your porcelain. Alternatively, you can type a short description of the mark into a search engine or review trusted reference websites that show images of popular makers’ markings. If these approaches don't provide you with enough information to make a confident identification, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of porcelain.
  • 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.