Spode, England, Four Mulberry Egg Cups, Caviar Bowls and Salt / Pepper Shaker
Located in København, Copenhagen
Spode, England. Four Mulberry egg cups, caviar bowls and salt/pepper shaker in hand-painted porcelain. 1960s / 70s.
Porcelain
Spode, England, Mulberry Tea Service for Five People in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Spode, England. Mulberry tea service for five people in hand-painted porcelain with floral and bird motifs. 1960s / 70s.
Porcelain
Spode, England, Mulberry Lidded Soup Tureen in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Spode, England. Mulberry lidded soup tureen in hand-painted porcelain with floral and bird motifs, 1960s / 70s.
Porcelain
Spode, England, Two Mulberry Sauce Boats in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Spode, England. Two mulberry sauce boats in hand-painted porcelain with floral and bird motifs. 1960s / 70s.
Porcelain
Spode, England, Five Mulberry Bouillon Cups with Saucers in Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Spode, England. Five Mulberry bouillon cups with saucers in hand-painted porcelain with floral and bird motifs. 1960s / 70s.
Porcelain
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H 2.76 in Dm 3.15 in
Spode, England, Mulberry Coffee Service for Five People in Porcelain, 1960s/70s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Spode, England. Mulberry coffee service for five people in hand-painted porcelain with floral and bird motifs. 1960s / 70s.
Porcelain
Spode, England, Mulberry Lidded Soup Tureen in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Spode, England. Mulberry lidded soup tureen in hand-painted porcelain with floral and bird motifs, 1960s / 70s.
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Set, 3 Person, Early 20th C., Hand-Painted
Located in Bastogne, BE
This charming antique porcelain tea set, crafted in China at the dawn of the 20th century. Hand-painted with exquisite detail and accented with delicate gilding, this set is perfect...
Porcelain
Vintage Rosenthal Porcelain Coffee or Tea Set, 1960s
By Rosenthal
Located in Bastogne, BE
Björn Wiinblad for Rosenthal - Studio Linie, Germany coffee or tea set. Large vintage German service of the famous Rosenthal Linie factory from Germany. A very elegant service in b...
Porcelain
A 20th century Meissen porcelain set, Germany
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Delft, NL
A 20th century Meissen porcelain set, Germany A porcelain set, manufactured by Meissen in Germany. The set painted with bright colors, red, blue, yellow and green in floral pattern....
Porcelain
19th C. Spode 44 Pc. Porcelain Tea Set
By Spode
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This Classic 19th century Spode Dessert and tea and coffee service encompasses the beauty of the period as well as the elegant floral decoration. The complete service for 8, plus ext...
Porcelain
$675 / set
H 9.45 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in
Minton Grasmere Blue Fine Bone China Tea Service for Six, England, 11.02 in
By Minton
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
An exceptionally elegant vintage tea service for six by Minton, England, in the discontinued Grasmere pattern, also catalogued as Grasmere Blue. Crafted in fine bone china with a war...
Porcelain
$1,045Sale Price / set|46% Off
H 4 in W 6 in D 3 in
Antique Kuznetsov Porcelain Tea Set for 6, Hand-Painted, 1900
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique Russian Kuznetsov porcelain factory tea set for 6 persons, including 6 cups, 6 saucers, and teapot with cover. Cobalt and gold, Handpainted floral design. No paint loss . Gre...
Porcelain
$1,121 / set
H 0.79 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
Bernardaud Limoges “Singapour” 31-Piece Porcelain Dinner and Tea Service, France
By L. Bernardaud and Co.
Located in MONTPELLIER, FR
Elegant 31-piece porcelain dinner and tea service by Bernardaud of Limoges, France, in the “Singapour” pattern. The service features a richly detailed floral decoration inspired by ...
Porcelain
Haviland Limoges Porcelain Demitasse Cups and Saucers, Set of 6
Located in Coral Gables, FL
A delicate set of six Haviland Limoges porcelain demitasse cups and matching saucers, made in France and decorated with soft pink floral sprays, pale green foliage, and refined gilt ...
Porcelain
Limoges Porcelain Tea and Coffee Set.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
" Limoges Porcelain Tea and Coffee Set. " Porcelain tea or coffee service, composed of 4 cups and saucers, a teapot and a tray, 20th century. Dimensions : h: 22cm, l: 41cm, p: 37,5...
Porcelain
1940s Rococo Tea Service Meissen Blue Flowers First Choice
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Uppsala , SE
This Meissen porcelain Tea service features the classic "Blue Flower with Gold Grasses" (Blaue Blume mit Goldgräsern) pattern on a white body with delicate gilt rims and floral ...
Porcelain
Rococo Tea Coffee Service Meissen Blue Flowers First Choice 1940s
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Uppsala , SE
This Meissen porcelain Tea/coffee service features the classic "Blue Flower with Gold Grasses" (Blaue Blume mit Goldgräsern) pattern on a white body with delicate...
Porcelain
19th Century French Faience 8 Piece Hand-Painted Tea Service
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French faience 8 piece hand-painted tea service represents the remarkably unique and definitively French porcelains produced in the fabled region around Rouen! Hand-made...
Faience
Vintage Hand Painted Japanese Porcelain Dinner Tea Service
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Elegant vintage Japanese porcelain dinner and tea service decorated with a classic blue maple leaf and red berry motif. This hand-painted set features softly brushed cobalt blue leav...
Porcelain
$300 / set
H 2.37 in Dm 3.55 in L 2.37 in
Tiffany Boutique. Set of four espresso cups with saucers with ornamental motifs.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Tiffany Boutique, set of four espresso cups with saucers. Decorative ceramic set consisting of four espresso cups with matching saucers, decorated in blue, yellow and gilt tones with...
Ceramic
$360 / set
H 1.97 in Dm 1.97 in
Rosenthal, Germany. Set of six espresso cups with saucers in porcelain.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rosenthal, Germany. A set of six espresso cups with saucers in porcelain. Decorated with pink roses. Gold trim. 1930s/40s. Marked. Perfect condition. Cups: Height 5.5 cm. x Diameter ...
Porcelain
$5,314 / set
H 7.49 in W 8.27 in D 5.32 in
Porcelain Tea Service for 12 People, Russia, by Leningrad Oorcelain factory
Located in Rīga, LV
Porcelain tea service for 12 people, ЛФЗ - Leningrad porcelain factory, author of the drawing: A.V. Vorobyevsky, Russia, 1998 Additional Information: Materials: Porcelain, Gildi...
Porcelain
Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Tableware Dinner Service, Denmark 1961
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Delft, NL
Royal Copenhagen porcelain tableware dinner service, Denmark 1961 A Royal Copenhagen porcelain dinner service with pattern number 595, the floral golden basket Flowers in the ce...
Porcelain
$68,500 / set
H 0.75 in Dm 10.75 in
Minton Mazarine Extensive Pristine Dinner Service Cobalt Blue & Gold 232 Pcs
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
It's always time to entertain! This is one of the most elegant and versatile patterns imaginable in a Classic and rare Minton cobalt blue pattern with raised paste gold on a white gr...
Porcelain
$3,800Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 10.63 in Dm 12.6 in
19th Century Sèvres Porcelain Dinner Set with Comital Coronet
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite 52-piece porcelain dinner service, crafted by Sèvres in the 19th century, exemplifies the refined artistry and heritage of French porcelain. Each piece features a hand...
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful German Meissen dinnerware service for twelve people with serving pieces. The dinnerware service is in great condition. Just exquisite & very rare to find a complete service...
Gold
$15,400 / set
H 34.5 in W 19.5 in D 18.5 in
19th Century German Set of Six Antique Biedermeier Walnut Dining Room Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique German Biedermeier set of six dining room chairs made of hand crafted polished, partly veneered Walnut, in good condition. The side chairs have an open, detailed carved ba...
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut, Ebony
$3,200
H 10.5 in W 13.75 in D 13.75 in
A French late 19th century Louis XV st. Lunéville Faience Porcelain serving set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most decorative French late 19th century Louis XV st. Lunéville Faience Porcelain serving set. This most attractive fifty-four piece dining is painted on over glaze co...
Porcelain
Set of Early 19th Century English Derby Porcelain Dessert Service
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Early 19th Century English Derby Porcelain Dessert Service. 18 plates, 7 shaped dishes, 1 sauce tureen with lid and underplate.
Porcelain
$8,900 / set
H 5 in W 7 in D 10 in
Complete English Porcelain Dinner Service For 12 People With Coffee/Tea Service
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Tarry Town, NY
English Coalport Cobalt Ground Porcelain Dinner Service with tea and coffee service for Twelve / with tableware serving Pieces. 10 piece place setting Maker's mark undersigned .Each...
Gold
$24,000 / set
H 2 in W 14.8 in D 16.5 in
Mid 19th Century Hand-Painted British Porcelain Dinnerware, 88 Pieces
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid 19th Century British porcelain dinnerware service with hand painted gilt foliate borders with bouquets of wild flowers against a white background design details. Each piece is in...
Gold
Extensive Augarten Porcelain Dinner, Coffee and Tea Service, circa 1935
Located in New York, NY
Special commission from the factory for the Brucknerstift St. Florian, a seminary located on the outskirts of Vienna. Blue crowned Bindenshield and Wien Mark, iron-red printed hash m...
Porcelain
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
Set of porcelain de Paris coffee & tea service
Located in Washington, DC
Set of porcelain de Paris coffee & tea service - eighteen (18) pieces. Made famous during the Napoleon Period 1795 - 1830
Coffee pot - W - 8"; H - 10"
Te...
Porcelain
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
Early 19th Century Paris Porcelain Tea Service with Rich Gilt Decoration
By Porcelaine de Paris
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This refined Paris porcelain tea service dates from the early 19th-century and beautifully reflects the elegance and technical mastery of French porcelain production during the Empir...
Porcelain, Paint
$75,000 / set
H 1.25 in Dm 8.5 in
English Chamberlain Worcester Porcelain Part Dessert Service, circa 1815
Located in New York, NY
Comprising footed compote, pair of covered sauce tureens, one gallery (partially restored), pair of lozenge-shaped dishes, pair of kidney-shaped dishes, four shell dishes, four squar...
Porcelain
$8,400
H 7 in W 8 in D 4.5 in
Gilt Gold Russian Lomonosov Porcelain Coffee & Tea Service / by A. Vorobievsky
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Exquisite Hand-Painted and Gilt Gold Russian Lomonosov Porcelain Coffee & Tea Service for 8, Designed by A. Vorobievsky (1990s) This stunning 34-piece Russian Lomonosov porcelain co...
Gold
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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