Quality antique Victorian Royal Worcester flower holder
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Victorian Royal Worcester flower holder, having a quality antique Victorian Royal
Antique 19th Century Vases
Porcelain
Quality antique Victorian Royal Worcester flower holder
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Victorian Royal Worcester flower holder, having a quality antique Victorian Royal
Porcelain
$4,850 / set
H 1 in Dm 10.25 in
Set of 8 Antique Worcester Porcelain Cabinet Plates with Enamel Flowers
By Royal Worcester
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredibly fine set of 8 Worcester porcelain plates. With raised, enameled flowers to the
Porcelain
Unavailable
H 0.75 in W 7.5 in D 6 in
Worcester Teapot Stand, White with Gold Flowers, Blue and Gold Border
By Royal Worcester
Located in Witney, OXFORDSHIRE
Worcester teapot stand, white with gold flower decoration, blue and gold border.
Porcelain
Royal Worcester Blush Ivory Flower Holder
By Royal Worcester
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This unusual Royal Worcester vase is shown in the Worcester list of shapes as a "Flower holder claw
Porcelain
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H 1 in Dm 10.5 in
Set of 11 Royal Worcester Dinner Plates Painted with Different Flower Bouquets
By Royal Worcester
Located in Boston, MA
painting flowers at the Royal Worcester company. There is intricate gilt decoration around each of the
Porcelain
Unavailable
H 18.25 in Dm 9.5 in
Tall Royal Worcester Ewer Painted with a Pastoral Scene Surrounded by Flowers
By Royal Worcester
Located in Boston, MA
I would like to offer you this tall Royal Worcester vase or ewer, which is hand painted with a
Porcelain
Unavailable
H 10.6 in W 13 in D 1 in
Edmé Samson Porcelain Cabaret Tray, Worcester Style Blue with Flowers, 19th C
By Edmé Samson, Royal Worcester
Located in London, GB
white and powder blue panels with finely hand painted flowers. There is a typical Worcester style motif
Porcelain
Set of 16 Royal Worcester Porcelain Plates Hand Painted with Flowers, Ca. 1935
By Royal Worcester
Located in Katonah, NY
This set of sixteen Royal Worcester porcelain cabinet plates features finely hand-painted botanical
Porcelain
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H 7.75 in W 9 in D 3.75 in
Antique English Indian Elephant Flower Vase James Hadley Royal Worcester Tiffany
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally well cast English Porcelain Flower Vase modelled as an Indian Elephant, decorated
Ceramic, Porcelain
Beautiful Late 19th Century Hand Painted Royal Worcester Porcelain Flower Vase
By Royal Worcester
Located in Long Island City, NY
A beautiful late 19th century hand painted Royal Worcester porcelain flower vase Painted with
Porcelain
Lovely Late 19th Century Hand Painted Royal Worcester Porcelain Pitcher
By Royal Worcester
Located in Long Island City, NY
Lovely late 19th century hand painted Royal Worcester porcelain pitcher. Painted with flowers on
Porcelain
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H 0.5 in Dm 10.5 in
Royal Worcester England Edwardian Flower Basket Raised Enameled Service Plates
By Royal Worcester
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful set of 8 colorful Royal Worcester England Edwardian flower basket with raised enameled
Porcelain
Royal Worcester Porcelain ‘Flower Bowl’, Dated 1912
By Royal Worcester
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
A large Royal Worcester porcelain ‘Flower Bowl’, dated 1912. The ‘Blush ivory’ decorated bowl
Porcelain
Royal Worcester Porcelain Plaque, Flowers and Fruits by Copson, 1880
By Royal Worcester
Located in London, GB
This is an important and sublimely painted porcelain plaque by Octar Copson at Royal Worcester in
Porcelain
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H 8.5 in W 8.5 in D 1 in
Royal Worcester Porcelain Plaque, Gilt Italianate Frame, Flowers E.Phillips 1905
By Royal Worcester
Located in London, GB
On offer is a beautiful small framed porcelain plaque made by Royal Worcester in 1905. The plaque
Porcelain
Worcester Leaf Pickle Dish with 'Rogers' Style Flowers, circa 1760
By Royal Worcester
Located in Geelong, Victoria
Worcester pickle dish of leaf form, painted with colourful flowers in the so-called 'Rogers' style
Porcelain
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H 17.75 in W 6.75 in D 4 in
Royal Worcester Porcelain Ewer, Hand Painted Flowers by F. Roberts, 1901
By Royal Worcester
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning ewer made by Royal Worcester in 1901, painted with beautiful flowers and signed
Porcelain
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H 8.75 in W 4 in D 3.5 in
Royal Worcester Pair of Porcelain Vases, Blush Ivory, Flowers, Edwardian, 1907
By Royal Worcester
Located in London, GB
This is a very fine pair of small vases made by Royal Worcester in 1907. The vases have a "blush
Porcelain
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H 11.75 in W 7 in D 5.25 in
Royal Worcester Vase, Pink with Flowers and Fruits, Signed William Hawkins, 1917
By William Hawkins, Royal Worcester
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning vase made by Royal Worcester in 1917, painted with flowers and fruits and signed
Porcelain
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H 3.75 in Dm 3.5 in
Royal Worcester 2 Porcelain Glaux Vases, Mazarine Blue, Flowers by H Chair, 1905
By Royal Worcester
Located in London, GB
This is a very fine set of two small "glaux" vases made by Royal Worcester in 1905. The vases are
Porcelain
$1,250 / set
H 6 in Dm 11 in
Wonderful Service 12 Selb Bavaria Heinrich & Co Gold Encrusted Dinner Plates
By Selb Porcelain, Heinrich & Co. 1
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Service Of 12 Selb Bavaria Heinrich & Co Gold Encrusted Dinner Plates
Porcelain
$550Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 4.14 in W 2.56 in D 4.14 in
Set of 12 Handmade Unique Goto Murano Drinking Glasses
By Roberto Beltrami
Located in Murano, VE
The Murano Glass Goto collection brings a piece of authentic Italian art to your dining table. Hand-blown with artistic expertise, these glasses are inspired by the traditional Venet...
Murano Glass
Extensive English Porcelain Dessert Service, circa 1825
Located in New York, NY
Pair of covered fruit coolers, pair of covered sauce tureens, pair of open work baskets, 1 compote, 4 kidney-shaped dishes, pair of square dishes, pair of oval dishes, 16 plates.
Porcelain
$1,920Sale Price / set|32% Off
H 0.79 in W 15.16 in D 12.01 in
Limoges Bernardaud 62 Pieces Fine Faience Dinner Service
By Bernardaud
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Exquisite fine cream faience tableware set adorned with scattered roses and gold trim. The set consists of 62 pieces and would be ideal for casual dining, or would make an eyecatchin...
Faience, Paint
Antique French Samson Porcelain Plates Set 14 Hand Painted Floral
By Edmé Samson
Located in Katonah, NY
This set of 14 antique French porcelain dishes, attributed to Samson, is built around a strong cobalt blue and gilt border that gives the service immediate presence on the table. Wi...
Porcelain
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
Silver
$5,147
H 0.79 in W 10.44 in D 10.44 in
Antique George III Sterling Silver Salver by Paul Storr 19th Century
By Paul Storr
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful English antique George III sterling silver 10 inch salver, by the world famous silversmith Paul Storr. It has clear hallmarks for London 1811 and the makers mark...
Sterling Silver
Set of Antique English Amethyst Wine Goblets, Exquisitely Engraved 10 Total
By Stevens & Williams
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
We love the color and detailed engraving of these cut to clear wine glasses attributed to the Gilded Age firm of Stevens & Williams, England. From the belle shaped bowls, cut elongat...
Crystal
$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
$1,600 / set
H 0.75 in Dm 9 in
Set of Six Antique 19th Century English Blue and White Porcelain Plates
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of six antique 19th century english blue and white porcelain plates.
Porcelain
$440Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 1 in Dm 9.75 in
Set of 12 Havilland- Limoges Dinner Plates, Six Fish and Crustacean Designs
By Limoges
Located in San Francisco, CA
This set of Limoges Dinner Plates are quite rare. The set consists of six different designs, two each in the set. The designs are very reminiscent of European Chinoisery decor used b...
Porcelain
Set of 12 Coalport Cobalt Blue & French Enamel Dinner Plates
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A beautiful set of 12 Coalport dinner plates with subtly shaped rims and acid-etched gold borders. The distinctive deep blue enamel ground is contrasted with white "French Enamel" e...
Paste, Porcelain
$130,410
H 88.19 in W 111.03 in D 32.68 in
Extremely Large Exhibition Quality Antique Mahogany Mirror Back Console Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
This is an important example of British furniture and history having a large mirror plate placed within a quality acanthus carved and scrolled frame. It is surmounted by a decorative...
Other
Meissen Four Elements Porcelain Ewers
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extremely rare and important set of four Meissen ewers represents the Four Elements: Earth, Air, Water and Fire. Impressive in both size and artistry, they are among the most fa...
Porcelain
$130,410 / set
H 10.63 in W 13 in D 7.88 in
Pair of Rare Danish Eighteenth-Century Silver Soup Tureens with Trays
Located in London, GB
Pair of rare Danish eighteenth-century silver soup tureens with trays Danish, 1750 Tureens: height 27cm, width 33cm, depth 20cm Trays: height 6cm, width 45cm, depth 28cm The su...
Silver
19th Century Silver Plate Epergne and Cruet Service
Located in New Orleans, LA
This elegant silver plate epergne is a rarity in that it also includes a full, cut-glass cruet set. This service’s delicate central basket is elevated above a plateau holding ten fin...
Silver Plate
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.