$437
H 1.58 in Dm 9.36 in
Royal Porcelain Factory Berlin Porcelain Pierced Edge Floral Painted Cabinet Pla
By Berlin Royal Porcelain Factory
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very finely made German porcelain cabinet plate with a pierced patterned and rim and hand painted
Porcelain
$8,897 / set
H 25.99 in W 13.78 in D 11.03 in
Big Pair of Berlin Porcelain Covered Vases, Napoleon III.
By Berlin Royal Porcelain Factory
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
hand-painted decoration. H: 66cm, W: 35cm, D: 28cm
Porcelain
$9,330Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.38 in W 11.82 in D 11.03 in
Large pair 19th Century Berlin lidded vases, 67cm high
By Berlin Royal Porcelain Factory
Located in Brighton, Sussex
These exquisite late 19th-century pair of Berlin porcelain lidded vases showcase intricate
Porcelain
$1,800
H 9 in W 11.75 in D 9.5 in
Antique KPM Royal Berlin Porcelain Hand-Painted Tureen with Cornucopia & Cherub
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique KPM porcelain tureen with flower encrusted handles, Deutsche Blumen floral sprays, and a figural cherub and cornucopia finial. The base bears a blue underglaze fac...
Porcelain
Berlin KPM Guild Royal Blue Porcelain Vase
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in Guaynabo, PR
Berlin KPM pedestal vaulted vase. It is hand painted on the front with a scene of Kronprinzepalais
Bronze
$2,400
H 3.38 in Dm 2.13 in
Antique KPM Royal Berlin Topographical/Weichmalerei Easter Egg Flacon or Bottle
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM), KPM Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Manufactory (Die Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Berlin). With a hand-painted topographical scene of a town
Porcelain
$4,850Sale Price / set|35% Off
H 9.5 in W 10.38 in D 5.38 in
Berlin KPM Porcelain Five-Piece Cobalt-Blue and Parcel-Gilt Coffee Set
By Kerafina Royal Porzellan KPM
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine 19th century Berlin KPM Porcelain Royal five-piece cobalt-blue and 24-carat gold parcel
Porcelain
$4,950Sale Price|33% Off
H 13 in Dm 10.38 in
German 19th Century Berlin Porcelain Kpm Covered Bacchus Tureen Centerpiece
By Royal Porzellan Bavaria KPM Germany Handarbeit.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine German 19th century Berlin porcelain covered Tureen, the finial in form of an infant
Porcelain
$1,200 / set
H 1 in Dm 7.5 in
Very Good Pair of 19th Century German Porcelain Cabinet Plates, Dated Bonn 1853
By Berlin Royal Porcelain Factory
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Both showing a central field decorated with striking hand painted Heraldic crests, the rims
Porcelain
Antique German KPM Royal Berlin Porcelain Hand-Painted & Shaped Oyster Plate.
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in New Orleans, LA
Very Rare Large Antique German KPM Royal Berlin Hand-Painted & Shaped oyster plate in various
Porcelain
Berlin Porcelain Botanically Decorated Plate
By Berlin Royal Porcelain Factory
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This beautifully hand painted Berlin porcelain plate features Centaurea Cyanus (cornflower
Porcelain
Royal Berlin KPM Porcelain Vase Butterflies by Petri-Ruben, 1935
By Trude Petri, Kerafina Royal Porzellan KPM
Located in Sofia, BG
Royal porcelain factory in Berlin also known as the Royal porcelain manufactory Berlin and whose
Porcelain
Sold
H 15 in W 12.5 in D 2 in
German Late 19th Century Berlin ‘K.P.M.’ Porcelain Plaque "Trauernde Psyche"
By Royal Porzellan Bavaria KPM Germany Handarbeit.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine German late 19th century, Berlin (K.P.M.) porcelain plaque "Trauernde Psyche". The finely
Porcelain, Wood
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H 2.25 in W 15.75 in L 2.25 in
German Late 19th Century Berlin K.P.M. Porcelain Plaque "the Violin Recital"
By Royal Porzellan Bavaria KPM Germany Handarbeit.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine German late 19th century Berlin (K.P.M.) Porcelain Plaque "The Recital". The finely painted
Porcelain, Wood
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H 10.25 in W 10 in D 21.5 in
Impressive 19th century KPM Tureen and Stand, Hand Painted, Gilt Encrusted
By KPM Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An oversized and grand 3 piece tureen, cover and fitted stand by KPM The Royal Factory of Berlin
Gold
Antique German KPM Royal Berlin Porcelain Hand-Painted Oyster Plate
By Kerafina Royal Porzellan KPM
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique German KPM Royal Berlin Porcelain Hand-Painted Oyster Plate with six wells. The KPM Royal
Porcelain
Pair 19th Century Berlin Lidded Vases
By Berlin Royal Porcelain Factory
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Eagle finials, classical motif, floral and ribbon decoration, circular wreaths with inset hand painted
Porcelain
Pair of 19th Century Berlin Porcelain Lidded Vases
By Berlin Royal Porcelain Factory
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of 19th century Berlin porcelain lidded vases. Each with Swan finials to the
Porcelain
Set of 6 Antique Kpm Royal Berlin Cake or Dessert Plates with Deutsche Blumen
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
rim. Several plates have tiny insects and flowers painted here & there. Simply a wonderful set
Porcelain
Empire Berlin Porcelain Cake Tazza Gilded and Hand-Painted Orange Blossoms
By Berlin Royal Porcelain Factory
Located in New Haven, CT
Motif painted on the top surface. Judging by the distinctive neo-Gothic decoration attributed to Berlin
Porcelain
Set of 12 English Raised Gilt Porcelain Dinner Service Plates
By Royal Worcester
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A regal set of 12 elaborately gild service plates, by Royal Worcester. The set with delicate broad gilt borders with a white porcelain background. The mark on the back from 1950.
Porcelain
$89,188 / set
H 20.08 in Dm 12.6 in
Pair of Ormolu Mounted Malachite French Vases after a design by Galberg
By Ekaterinburg Faceting Factory, Russia
Located in London, GB
A pair of ormolu mounted malachite Ekaterinburg vases after a design by I.I. Galberg French, 20th century Height 51cm, diameter 32cm Crafted to a design by the prestigious architect...
Malachite, Ormolu
French Green Majolica Tureen with Stand Sarreguemines, circa 1870
By Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century green Majolica tureen with stand signed Sarreguemines Majolica, circa 1870 With grapes leaves. Height / 7.5", diameter / 8 inches.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
$25,000 / set
H 26 in W 12 in D 9 in
Beautiful Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze, Enamel and Sèvres Style Vases
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Beautiful Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Mounted White Sèvres Style Vases Gilt bronze tops above a long neck with raised gold designs. The painted fron...
Enamel, Bronze, Ormolu
$95,950 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Chrysanthemum Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 pcs Fitted Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Chrysanthemum (c1880) originally called Indian Chrysanthemum .Tiffany's luxurious Chrysanthemum silver was designed in 1880 by Charles Grosjean. With its flowing curves, swirling ve...
Sterling Silver
Monumental Silvered and Gilt-Bronze Glass Centerpiece of "Poseidon"
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
A Monumental French Silvered and Gilt-Bronze and Glass Centerpiece of "Poseidon", Paris, circa 1895. A very good quality centerpiece depicting "Poseidon and his seahorses", of mon...
Bronze
$92,390 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Tetard Freres Perles Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service French 343 Pcs Dinner
By Tetard Freres
Located in Big Bend, WI
Founded in 1880 by Edmond Tétard (1860-1901) following the purchase of the house of Mr. Hugo. In 1889, he participated in the World Expo and received a Gold Medal. The house speciali...
Sterling Silver
French 19th Century Floral 102 Piece Dinner Service
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A wonderful collection of 102 pieces of transferware dinner service from Paris, France. Stamped on the bottom of each piece is 'Chapelle Paris Medaille 1844, 19 Boult des Italians". ...
Porcelain
$60,000
H 12 in W 14 in D 7 in
Magnificent French Antique Porcelain 116-Piece Dinner Set, 19th Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
116 Pieces A magnificent French Antique porcelain 116-piece dinner set, 19th century, with burgundy and gold accents. This set is exceptionnal both in its beauty, its state of con...
Porcelain
$976,800
H 15 in W 39 in D 34 in
Tiffany & Company, George Paulding Farnham, A Rare, Lavish Silver Centerpiece
By Tiffany & Co., Paulding Farnham.
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
Tiffany & Company and George Paulding Farnham, A rare, lavish and monumental sterling silver centerpiece with original mirrored-glass sterling silver plateau, circa 1900. Museum...
Sterling Silver
$651,300
H 20 in W 31 in D 18 in
Important, Rare French Ormolu Sevres Style Porcelain Jewelry Box on Bronze Table
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
A rare and important French ormolu/bronze and Sevres style turquoise porcelain jewelry box casket on matching French ormolu/bronze table with Sevres style porcelain plaques. Of pala...
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
$50,000 / set
H 22 in Dm 10.5 in
Pair of Late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Mounted Chinese Porcelain Lamps
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Nice Quality Pair of Late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Mounted Chinese Porcelain Lamps Fine bronze mounts separate the six painted panels decorated with chinoiserie figures in ...
Bronze, Ormolu
$1,250 / set
H 1.75 in Dm 9.75 in
Pair Antique 18C Meissen Porcelain Neuozier Marcolini Period Plates with Flowers
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique Neuozier pattern plates. By the Royal Meissen Porcelain Manufactory. Decorated with Deutsche Blumen floral sprays to the center and sides including roses...
Porcelain
Pair of Important Russian Gilt Bronze and Metal Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of important Russian gilt bronze and metal vases Russian, circa 1820 Dimensions: Height 98cm, width 43cm, depth 38cm This monumental pair of vases are exquisitely crafted i...
Metal, Ormolu
Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Antique Meissen 68-piece floral dinner service German, c. 1900 Largest serving dish: Height 6cm, width 52.5cm, depth 37.5cm Square salad bowl: Height 9.5cm, width 22cm, depth 22cm...
Porcelain
$7,500 / set
H 1.13 in Dm 9.25 in
Set of 12 Antique Meissen Porcelain 'Old Ozier' Pattern Cabinet or Dinner Plates
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 12 antique, 18th century German porcelain plates. By the Meissen Porcelain Manufactory. In the Old Ozier pattern. Each plate has a gilt and slightly scalloped ring ...
Porcelain
Today you’re likely to bring out your antique and vintage porcelain in order to dress up your dining table for a special meal.
Porcelain, a durable and nonporous kind of pottery made from clay and stone, was first made in China and spread across the world owing to the trade routes to the Far East established by Dutch and Portuguese merchants. Given its origin, English speakers called porcelain “fine china,” an expression you still might hear today. "Fine" indeed — for over a thousand years, it has been a highly sought-after material.
Meissen Porcelain, one of the first factories to create real porcelain outside Asia, popularized figurine centerpieces during the 18th century in Germany, while works by Capodimonte, a porcelain factory in Italy, are synonymous with flowers and notoriously hard to come by. Modern porcelain houses such as Maison Fragile of Limoges, France — long a hub of private porcelain manufacturing — keep the city’s long tradition alive while collaborating with venturesome contemporary artists such as illustrator Jean-Michel Tixier.
Porcelain is not totally clumsy-guest-proof, but it is surprisingly durable and easy to clean. Its low permeability and hardness have rendered porcelain wares a staple in kitchens and dining rooms as well as a common material for bathroom sinks and dental veneers. While it is tempting to store your porcelain behind closed glass cabinet doors and reserve it only for display, your porcelain dinner plates and serving platters can safely weather the “dangers” of the dining room and be used during meals.
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 stronger than ceramic because it is denser.
On 1stDibs, browse an expansive collection of antique and vintage porcelain made in a variety of styles, including Regency, Scandinavian modern and other examples produced during the mid-century era, plus Rococo, which found its inspiration in nature and saw potters crafting animal figurines and integrating organic motifs such as floral patterns in their work.
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