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18th Century Japanese Imari Gold Porcelain Small Lobbed Cups and Saucers
Located in Delft, NL
18th century Japanese Imari Gold porcelain small lobbed cups and saucers
Early 18th century
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Art déco Piano Lamp / Table Lamp, Germany, 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Brass socket with porcelain ring E14 - linear bulbs, candle bulbs, or LEDs, adapter for USA to E12
Category
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
German Gustav Becker 3 Weight Grand Sonnerie Strike Vienna Regulator Wall Clock
Located in Danville, CA
carvings. The time shows on a porcelain dial ring with engraved center piece. This clock is in excellent
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
H 52.25 in W 17.38 in D 6.5 in
German Gustav Becker 3 Weight Grand Sonnerie Vienna Regulator Wall Clock
Located in Danville, CA
constructed and made of solid hardwood with high relief carvings. The time shows on a porcelain dial ring with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
H 57.5 in W 16.38 in D 6.5 in
“Moon” Table Lamp designed by André Ricard for Metalarte.
By Metalarte Spain
Located in Barcelona, ES
with a porcelain ring.
Electricity: 1 bulb E27, 1 x 60 watt maximum, 110/220 volt. Any type of light
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
German Gustav Becker 3 Weight Grand Sonnerie Vienna Regulator Wall Clock
Located in Danville, CA
high relief carvings. The time shows on a porcelain dial ring with engraved center piece. This clock is
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
H 52.25 in W 17.75 in D 6.5 in
Porcelain Ring with Golden Stars
By FARPHORIA
Located in London, GB
Porcelain 24K gold embellishment Handmade in London
This porcelain ring is a stunning piece of
Category
2010s British Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
PAIR of Imari Vases with Faux "Ring" Handles, c. 1870
Located in Atlanta, GA
A charming pair of Japanese Imari porcelain vases, with the traditionally bold Japanese color
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain EGG Ring
By FARPHORIA
Located in London, GB
Ring. Hand-crafted with the whitest porcelain, this ring features a fried egg with 24K golden yolk that
Category
2010s British Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Gold, 24k Gold
Porcelain Ring Cloudy Rose
By FARPHORIA
Located in London, GB
Porcelain Handmade in London
Introducing our exquisite porcelain ring, adorned with a delicate
Category
2010s British Contemporary Fashion Rings
Handmade 18 Kt Gold and 925 Silver Ring with French Early 1900s Porcelain
Located in roma, IT
Fascinating 18 kt gold and 925 silver ring handmade by our Italian master goldsmiths, with early
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Signet Rings
Materials
Gold, Silver
Handmade Porcelain Modular Vase, Ring with 24-Karat Gold, Contemporary
By Isabell Gatzen
Located in Zurich, CH
with one ring. The base is glossy white porcelain, one ring with 24-karat gold on half of the surface
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Handmade Porcelain Vase, Modular, Striped Ring, Contemporary, Modern
By Isabell Gatzen
Located in Zurich, CH
one ring. The base is glossy white porcelain, one ring with hand carved stripes. The vase has a size
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Pair of Porcelain Fragonard Brass Door/Tie Backs with Two-Drawer Pulls
By H. Fragonard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
coordinating drawer ring pulls with Fragonard porcelain signed images in decorative brass frame. Four pieces
Category
Early 20th Century French Rococo Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
Handmade Porcelain Vase, Modular, Striped, 25k Gold, Contemporary, Modern
By Isabell Gatzen
Located in Zurich, CH
with two rings. The base is glossy white porcelain, one ring with 24k gold one the half surface and one
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
BULGARI Yellow Gold "Chander" Ring and Earring Set
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
18k yellow gold and white porcelain “Chander” ring with a pair of 18k yellow gold earrings, both
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
18k Gold
Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture, Grand Anneau Noir
By Agnès Nivot
Located in Mareil-Marly, Yvelines
21.5" Contemporary ceramic ring sculpture in earthenware and porcelain by renowned French
Category
2010s French Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture, Anneau Noir Caillou
By Agnès Nivot
Located in Mareil-Marly, Yvelines
Contemporary ceramic ring sculpture in sandstone and porcelain by renowned French ceramicist Agnès
Category
2010s French Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture, Anneau Ouvert Composition Bleu
By Agnès Nivot
Located in Mareil-Marly, Yvelines
Contemporary ceramic ring sculpture in earthenware and porcelain by renowned French ceramicist
Category
2010s French Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture, Anneau Ouvert Composition
By Agnès Nivot
Located in Mareil-Marly, Yvelines
Contemporary ceramic ring sculpture in earthenware and porcelain by renowned French ceramicist
Category
2010s French Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Crystal Glass and Brass Table Lamp, 1900s
Located in Vienna, AT
. It has 2 E27 sockets with a porcelain ring and rotary switch.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal
Stilnovo Design Lamp Six-Lights Chandelier 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Palermo, Italia
-white-red-blue aluminum lamps (see photo) with brass bulb holder with porcelain ring, great condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Figural Terracotta Clock
Located in Atlanta, GA
bronze ring and porcelain face.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Clocks
Materials
Terracotta
1960s Original Old Stage Lamp
Located in Warsaw, PL
aluminium body. The original brass bulb holder for E 27 base with a porcelain ring.
The condition of the
Category
Vintage 1960s Polish Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Pair of White Porcelain Candlesticks with Rings of Gold
Located in Katonah, NY
A pair of white candlesticks with a simple form and rings of gold,
This is a classic form which
Category
Antique 1840s English Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Pottery
Gianni Versace for Rosenthal, Three "Barocco" Porcelain Napkin Rings
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Gianni Versace for Rosenthal. Three "Barocco" porcelain napkin rings with gold decoration, 20th
Category
20th Century German Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Hand Painted Figurine Porcelain Owl on Book Ring Tray, Germany
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Hand painted porcelain ring tray with an owl perched on an open book complete with glass eyes
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Gianni Versace, Rosenthal, Wine Stopper in Art Glass and Porcelain Napkin Ring
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Gianni Versace for Rosenthal. Wine stopper in art glass and napkin ring in porcelain with gold
Category
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain, Art Glass
Deutsch Style Chandelier in Imari Porcelain and Gilt Bronze, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
, decorated with a lion head holding in its mouth a ring with a porcelain ball finished by a gilt bronze
Category
Antique Early 1900s European Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Mid-20th Century German Louis XVI Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Mantel Clock
By Porcelaine de Paris
Located in Dallas, TX
porcelain shape urn topped with a gilt finial and side rings. The center clock face with porcelain and
Category
Mid-20th Century German Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Art Déco Pendant Light With Marbled Glass, Austria 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
porcelain ring is still original, the cabling has been replaced.
Height with tassel 70 cm
Glass diameter 25
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pietro Chiesa Pendant for Fontana Arte, Milano, Italy, circa 1950
By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
Located in New York, NY
, Milano, Italy, circa 1950. Newly rewired with standard base sockets detail with porcelain rings. Newly
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Art Nouveau Table Lamp / Piano Lamp
By Marke Unbekannt
Located in Schwerin, MV
solid, curved foot shows the age-appropriate patina. The frame is made of brass with a porcelain ring
Category
Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Zinc
Fontana Arte Chandelier by Pietro Chiesa, Milano, Italy, 1950
By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
Located in New York, NY
, Milano, Italy, circa 1950. Newly rewired with standard base sockets detail with porcelain rings. Newly
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Victorian Extending Dining Table 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Ring Turned Legs with Brass and Porcelain Castors.
When Closed The Table is of an Oval Form.
The Table
Category
Antique 1860s Victorian Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage French Ceramic Dish
Located in High Point, NC
fountain. The pure white porcelain is ringed with a captivating gold line. The enigmatic shape suggests its
Category
20th Century French Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Art Nouveau Pendant Light, 1920s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Old pendant lamp with enamel shade in working condition*. Brass frame with porcelain ring and brass
Category
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Desk Lamp "52" Made by Erpe Belgium
By Erpé
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
, white painted on the inside.
Brass E27 socket with a porcelain ring.
Erpé was the brand name of the
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
19C Sevres Porcelain Trinket Box with Ring Tray
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gorgeous and rare matching pair, namely, a 19th century Sevres Porcelain trinket box
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Porcelain
Materials
Ormolu
Vintage Piero Fornasetti Dish with Hand and Rings
By Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
polychrome exotic rings and a bracelet.
Reference: Fornasetti: The Complete Universe, Barnaba Fornasetti
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Porcelain Ring Holders with Bisque Figurines and Birds Decoration
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of antique ring holders crafted in bisque? porcelain? featuring a man and a woman posed in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Dishes and Vide-...
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Blanc de Chine Porcelain Urn Lamps
Located in Rio Vista, CA
elephant handles on each side with porcelain rings hanging from their trunks. Converted to lamps they sit
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
1960s Japanese Porcelain Lotus Flower Vase Form Table Lamps
Located in Miami, FL
table lamps on shaped wood bases. With porcelain rings from the stylised ear handles. Quite beautiful
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Japonisme Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
English Style Grasshopper Escapement 8 Day Fusee Double Pendulum Mantle Clock
Located in Danville, CA
the clock each second, and it shows on a porcelain dial ring. The complete height of this clock is in
Category
Early 2000s Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
H 18.5 in W 14.5 in D 9.5 in
" Max Bill " table lamp by the designer Miguel Mila for Polinax, 1960s
By Miguel Milà, Polinax
Located in leucate, FR
lampshade. Brass slats. Brass ornamental nut and parts. Brass E27 socket with a porcelain ring. Wood
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 17.72 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
French Art Deco Pair of Wall Light Sconces
Located in Devon, England
are fitted with E27 fitment with porcelain ring. Condition is excellent, no damage to report just
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Pair Carved Gilt Wood Table Lamps Altar Candlesticks, Spain, Mid-19th Centurty
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
holders adequate to fit the lamp shades with the porcelain rings.
With wonderful patina through years of
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Baroque Table Lamps
Materials
Giltwood, Textile
Antique Classical Revival Bronze and Hand Engraved Glass Flush Mount Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
a porcelain ring).
Mind you, our price for this stylish antique flushmount even includes perfect
Category
Early 20th Century European Classical Roman Flush Mount
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Vintage Chandelier Circular Brass Hugo Gorge circa 1930 Vienna
By Hugo Gorge
Located in Vienna, AT
adjustable.
Eight sockets E 27 rounded with porcelain rings.
Hugo Gorge ( 1883 - 1934 ) was a famed architect
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Adorable German Porcelain Group of Cherub with Parrots, Ring Tray, 19th Century
By KPM Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
Adorable German porcelain group of a cherub with parrots, ring tray, 19th century. Great details
Category
Antique 19th Century German Victorian Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 9.5 in W 4 in D 2.5 in
Bvlgari Chandra Cocktail Ring Porcelain with 18K Yellow Gold and Tourmali
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Bvlgari
Model: Chandra Cocktail Ring Porcelain with 18K Yellow Gold and Tourmaline
Exterior Color
Category
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Yellow Gold
Cherub Paste Ring
Located in Austin, TX
French paste ring with cherub painting on porcelain.Rose gold over silver. Beautiful floral detail
Category
French Cocktail Rings
Anton Michelsen Sterling Silver Ring with Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Ornament
By Royal Copenhagen, Anton Michelsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Anton Michelsen sterling silver ring with Royal Copenhagen porcelain ornament. Size 53 (US 6 ½). In
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 39.38 in Dm 39.38 in L 39.38 in
18th Century Chinese Imari Ware Porcelain Charger Marked with Double Blue Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large scale 18th century Chinese Imari ware round porcelain charger marked with double blue ring.
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Pale Blue French Limoges Ring Box with Bow
By Limoges
Located in Richmond, VA
Delightful French Limoges box with brass hardware, hand-painted in France by Peint Main. Box has a bow decoration at the clasp with a hand-painted interior bow on the inside bottom o...
Category
1990s French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Japanese Imari Vases Turned Lamps with Elephant Handles
Located in London, GB
A pair of Japanese Imari vases with elephant handles with porcelain rings. Decorated on both sides
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Ceramics
Late Victorian Period Mahogany Desk Armchair with Red Leather Cushion
Located in Darwen, GB
arms and turned spindle supports. Having a generous solid mahogany dished saddle seat. Standing on ring
Category
Antique 1890s Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Polished Steel Wall Clock
Located in New York, NY
Ocatagonal shaped polished steel wall clock with brass inner rim, ring, and porcelain dial with new
Category
Antique 19th Century French Clocks
Materials
Steel, Brass
English Victorian walnut leather lawyers desk chair Circa 1885
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
spindle gallery under the tub shaped armrest and then a raised back rest.
The ring turned legs with its
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Black Porcelain Ring with Golden Stars
By FARPHORIA
Located in London, GB
Porcelain 24K gold embellishment Handmade in London
This porcelain ring is an exquisite piece of
Category
2010s British Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
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Prices for a piece of rings with porcelain start at $175 and top out at $5,400 with the average selling for $917.
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- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The 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.
- What is in porcelain clay?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Most 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.
- What is Lladró porcelain?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Lladró 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.
- When was porcelain invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Porcelain 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.
- What is Japanese porcelain?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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.
- What is a porcelain plate?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024A 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.
- What is porcelain made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Porcelain is made up of kaolin, feldspar, quartz, and clay. It is created using a two-ore firing process.
- What is feldspar porcelain?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Feldspar 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.
- What is Bavarian porcelain?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bavarian 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.
- What is a porcelain socket?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A 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.
- What is a porcelain sign?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021Porcelain 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.
- What is a porcelain vase?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A 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.
- What was porcelain used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024Porcelain 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.
- Where was porcelain made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Porcelain 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.
- What is Hirado porcelain?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Hirado 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.
- What is vitro porcelain?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Vitro-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 ExpertJanuary 19, 2025There is actually more than one famous porcelain in Hungary. Artisans have been producing porcelain wares in Hungary since the 18th century. Some well-known Hungarian porcelain makers include the Herend Porcelain Manufactory, the Zsolnay Porcelain Manufacture, Hollóháza Porcelain, the Aquincum Porcelain Factory and Kalocsa Porcelain. Explore a diverse assortment of Hungarian porcelain on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024The difference between pottery and porcelain is that one is a type of the other. Pottery is the general term for items produced out of clay. Porcelain is one of the three main categories of pottery. The term describes pieces made of a combination of clay and other materials, such as kaolin, silica, quartz and feldspar. Artisans fire porcelain at high temperatures, making it dense, smooth and translucent. The other two types of pottery include earthenware and stoneware. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of porcelain wares.
- Why is porcelain called china?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024The explanation for why porcelain is called china comes down to the origins of the material. Chinese artisans were responsible for first developing porcelain and introduced it to Europe in the 17th century. As a result, many people refer to pieces produced out of the material as "china." Find a wide range of porcelain tableware and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024The famous porcelain from Dresden is usually just referred to as Dresden porcelain. However, its maker is Sächsische Porzellan-Manufaktur Dresden GmbH, which translates to Saxon Porcelain Manufactory in Dresden Ltd. The company opened in Potschappel, a suburb of Freital in the Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge district of Dresden, in 1872. Find a variety of Dresden porcelain on 1stDibs.