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Antique Haviland for Limoges Porcelain Dinner Set for 24 Floral Spray Pattern
Antique Haviland for Limoges Porcelain Dinner Set for 24 Floral Spray Pattern

Antique Haviland for Limoges Porcelain Dinner Set for 24 Floral Spray Pattern

By Haviland & Co.

Located in New York, NY

This signed Haviland for Limoges porcelain dinner service, crafted in France circa 1900, showcases the exquisite Daisy Chain pattern, characterized by its delicate floral motif and t...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Export Rose Medallion Porcelain Shrimp Dishes
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Export Rose Medallion Porcelain Shrimp Dishes

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Export Rose Medallion Porcelain Shrimp Dishes

Located in Houston, TX

A beautiful and increasingly hard-to-find pair of 19th century Chinese Export Rose Medallion shrimp dishes, richly decorated in the classic palette of famille rose enamels. Each dis...

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Charming little set made of Limoges Porcelain, 19th century
Charming little set made of Limoges Porcelain, 19th century

Charming little set made of Limoges Porcelain, 19th century

Located in New York, NY

Charming little set made of Limoges Porcelain, 19th century Just what you need for a delicate lunch or an exquisite afternoon « goûter »! - 24 plates - 12 soup plates - 3 sauce boat...

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19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 6 Haviland Limoges Aesthetic Movement Crab Plates, Dated 1893
Set of 6 Haviland Limoges Aesthetic Movement Crab Plates, Dated 1893

Set of 6 Haviland Limoges Aesthetic Movement Crab Plates, Dated 1893

By Charles Fields Haviland

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Set of six Haviland Limoges Aesthetic Movement crab plates, hand-painted and individually signed J.E. Meyers and dated ’93 for 1893. Each plate bears the green CFH/GDM France mark as...

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1890s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Rococo Meissen Germany Dinner Service 28 pieces
19th Century Rococo Meissen Germany Dinner Service 28 pieces

19th Century Rococo Meissen Germany Dinner Service 28 pieces

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Uppsala , SE

An extensive Meissen porcelain dinner service, from the 1860s. The set features hand-painted "Deutsche Blumen" (German flowers) and insects on "Neu Brandenstein" blanks, characteriz...

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1860s German Rococo Antique Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Haviland Limoges Art Deco Set of 8 Porcelain Dessert Snack Plates
Haviland Limoges Art Deco Set of 8 Porcelain Dessert Snack Plates

Haviland Limoges Art Deco Set of 8 Porcelain Dessert Snack Plates

By Haviland & Co.

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Antique or vintage set of 8 small porcelain plates features an unusual Art Deco style decoration with floral garland in soft pink, cobalt blue, and bright green colors with gold out...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Porcelain

Materials

Gold

Chinese Kangxi Period Large Plate or Dish, Imari Hand Painted, Circa 1700, 13.9"
Chinese Kangxi Period Large Plate or Dish, Imari Hand Painted, Circa 1700, 13.9"

Chinese Kangxi Period Large Plate or Dish, Imari Hand Painted, Circa 1700, 13.9"

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very beautifully hand painted Chinese-Imari porcelain Large Dish or Plate / Platter from the Qing, Kangxi period, 1662-1722, dating to Circa 1700. Large diameter ( 13.9 i...

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Late 17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Rococo Coffee Service Rosenthal Sanssouci Six Person Germany
Rococo Coffee Service Rosenthal Sanssouci Six Person Germany

Rococo Coffee Service Rosenthal Sanssouci Six Person Germany

By Rosenthal

Located in Uppsala , SE

A large porcelain coffee set from the Rosenthal Sanssouci collection. This specific pattern, with its delicate lattice work and floral designs, was inspired by the ornate stucco ceilings of the Sanssouci Palace and reflects the luxurious tableware commissioned by Frederick the Great. The collection is a fascinating representation of the Rococo period, combining elegance and lightness in design. The set shown includes a coffee/tea pot, a creamer, a lidded sugar bowl, six cups with saucers, and six side plates. The pieces are made of porcelain and feature polychrome floral decorations with gold trim. The design, first created in the 1920s, is an iconic Rosenthal china pattern...

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1930s German Rococo Vintage Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Middle 20th Century Meissen Prunkteller Cobalt Gilt 11”inches
Middle 20th Century Meissen Prunkteller Cobalt Gilt 11”inches

Middle 20th Century Meissen Prunkteller Cobalt Gilt 11”inches

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Uppsala , SE

This antique porcelain piece is a Meissen Prunkteller (ceremonial or show plate), characterized by its relief decoration of oak leaves and acorns. Manufacturer: Meissen, Germany. De...

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1940s German Rococo Revival Vintage Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Important Meissen Porcelain Figural Clock Group on Original Marked Plinth
Important Meissen Porcelain Figural Clock Group on Original Marked Plinth

Important Meissen Porcelain Figural Clock Group on Original Marked Plinth

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Lisse, NL

Crossed Swords with Star • Late 18th Century Porcelain • Museum Quality. An exceptional and highly important Meissen porcelain figural clock group, representing one of the manufacto...

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18th Century German Rococo Antique Porcelain

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Meissen Porcelain Dinner Service, Blue Bouquet, Rococo Style, 1940s
Meissen Porcelain Dinner Service, Blue Bouquet, Rococo Style, 1940s

Meissen Porcelain Dinner Service, Blue Bouquet, Rococo Style, 1940s

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Uppsala , SE

Absolutely amazing dinner service for 10 people 34 pieces Meissen Germany 1940-1950 1st factory quality Blue bouquet , gilt Delicately Hand-painted with a beautiful palette of blu...

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1940s German Rococo Vintage Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

12 Herend "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" soup plates # 503, 1980s
12 Herend "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" soup plates # 503, 1980s

12 Herend "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" soup plates # 503, 1980s

By Herend

Located in Delft, NL

12 Herend "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" soup plates # 503, 1980s 12 Herend Hungary porcelain plates with a basket weave rim with the pattern "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green". These...

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20th Century Hungarian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Rosenthal Andy Warhol featuring Beethoven Glass Plate
Rosenthal Andy Warhol featuring Beethoven Glass Plate

Rosenthal Andy Warhol featuring Beethoven Glass Plate

By Andy Warhol, Rosenthal

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Rosenthal Glass Plate, featuring Beethoven by Andy Warhol, quite possibly the greatest pop art artist of our time. Shortly before his death in 1987, Warhol created a serie of portr...

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1980s German Modern Vintage Porcelain

Materials

Glass, Cut Glass

Vienna porcelain - Cup and Saucer, early 19th century
Vienna porcelain - Cup and Saucer, early 19th century

Vienna porcelain - Cup and Saucer, early 19th century

By Imperial Vienna Porcelain

Located in DELFT, NL

This fine cup and saucer set was produced by the Wiener Porzellanmanufaktur, also known as the Kaiserlich privilegierte Porzellan-Fabrik, established in 1718. Founded by Claudius Inn...

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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Chelsea Porcelain Tea Cup & Saucer Art Deco Blue Gold & White, England 194
Royal Chelsea Porcelain Tea Cup & Saucer Art Deco Blue Gold & White, England 194

Royal Chelsea Porcelain Tea Cup & Saucer Art Deco Blue Gold & White, England 194

By Chelsea Porcelain

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

The vintage set of bone china cup and saucer features lightly scalloped or fluted edges on both footed cup and saucer and ornate handle; the set is decorated with hand-painted abstra...

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Porcelain

Materials

Gold

KPM Cobalt Blue Hand-Painted Side Plates Set of Six, Germany
KPM Cobalt Blue Hand-Painted Side Plates Set of Six, Germany

KPM Cobalt Blue Hand-Painted Side Plates Set of Six, Germany

By KPM Porcelain

Located in Uppsala , SE

KPM Germany Cobalt Blue Fine China plates. This set of 6 side plates produced by the world famous KMP (Krister Porzellan-Manufaktur) factory in Germany . This set is part of the hi...

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Mid-20th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

French 19th Century Old Paris Porcelain and Gilt Coffee Service
French 19th Century Old Paris Porcelain and Gilt Coffee Service

French 19th Century Old Paris Porcelain and Gilt Coffee Service

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A French 19th century Old Paris seven piece parcel-gilt decorated coffee service. The set includes a tall coffee pot with three cups and matching saucers crafted in white porcelain w...

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19th Century French Empire Antique Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic

60-Piece Wedgwood 'Wellesley' Bone China Dinner Service
60-Piece Wedgwood 'Wellesley' Bone China Dinner Service

60-Piece Wedgwood 'Wellesley' Bone China Dinner Service

By Wedgewood

Located in Germantown, MD

60-piece Wedgwood 'Wellesley' Bone China Dinner Service Comprise of: 11 Dinner 11.75" in diameter, 11 salads 8.5" in diameter, 8 soup 8.5" in diameter, 8 bread 6.5" in diameter, 8 s...

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Mid-20th Century British British Colonial Porcelain

Materials

Bone, Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Rectangular serving tray with Blue Onion pattern. Mid-20th C.
Meissen, Germany. Rectangular serving tray with Blue Onion pattern. Mid-20th C.

Meissen, Germany. Rectangular serving tray with Blue Onion pattern. Mid-20th C.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen Blue Onion large tray. Rectangular serving tray in the classic Zwiebelmuster (Blue Onion) pattern with hand-painted blue underglaze decoration and gently shaped side handles....

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Mid-20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Piero Fornasetti “Il Minestrone” Plate, Specialità Milanesi, Italy Mid Century
Piero Fornasetti “Il Minestrone” Plate, Specialità Milanesi, Italy Mid Century

Piero Fornasetti “Il Minestrone” Plate, Specialità Milanesi, Italy Mid Century

By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

Iconic vintage porcelain plate designed by Piero Fornasetti as part of the celebrated "Specialità Milanesi" series. This plate features the whimsical and highly detailed black-and-wh...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

MCM German Porcelain Dish Set - 3 Pieces - Ashtray, Cup, and Tray
MCM German Porcelain Dish Set - 3 Pieces - Ashtray, Cup, and Tray

MCM German Porcelain Dish Set - 3 Pieces - Ashtray, Cup, and Tray

Located in Fairfield, CA

A set of 3 mid century German porcelain dishes. Each in a unique organic shape and finished in black and white glazes. The set includes a large tray, and ashtray, and a cup. Marked "...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Herend Hungary Porcelain "Rothschild" Plates and cup and saucer
Herend Hungary Porcelain "Rothschild" Plates and cup and saucer

Herend Hungary Porcelain "Rothschild" Plates and cup and saucer

By Herend

Located in Delft, NL

Herend Hungary Porcelain "Rothschild" Plates and cup and saucer A Herend Hungary porcelain set with six plates and are 20,5 cm diagonal. Two cups and saucers in the large size. The...

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20th Century Hungarian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Regency Period Derby Cup and Saucer Duo Hand Painted, Circa 1830
Regency Period Derby Cup and Saucer Duo Hand Painted, Circa 1830

Regency Period Derby Cup and Saucer Duo Hand Painted, Circa 1830

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a beautiful porcelain duo of a cup and saucer by the Derby factory, made during the late Georgian, Regency period of the first half of the 19th century, circa 1830 The han...

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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Malachite Porcelain Plates, Set of 4
Malachite Porcelain Plates, Set of 4

Malachite Porcelain Plates, Set of 4

$395Sale Price / set|36% Off

Malachite Porcelain Plates, Set of 4

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful set of four (4) porcelain appetizer, bread, dessert plates, etc., with a green faux-malachite design, circa late-20th century, 1980s, '90s. These porcelain plates depict ...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Noritake Art Deco Coffee Cups & Saucers 1920s, Black and Gold
Pair of Noritake Art Deco Coffee Cups & Saucers 1920s, Black and Gold

Pair of Noritake Art Deco Coffee Cups & Saucers 1920s, Black and Gold

By Noritake

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Pair of antique or vintage coffee or espresso cups and saucers features streamlined, traditional form, hand-painted with Art Deco motifs of grape wines with clusters of grapes among the leaves; the Art Nouveau inspired motifs are framed by undulating bands of abstract graphic elements. The choice of black and gold colors with soft peach coral background for the bands complements the main decor, done in gold on black background. The cups are marked with green overglaze backmark, "M" for Morimura in a wreath, surrounded by "NORITAKE Hand painted...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Porcelain

Materials

Gold

Herend Hungary Porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" Tea Set for 12 Persons
Herend Hungary Porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" Tea Set for 12 Persons

Herend Hungary Porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" Tea Set for 12 Persons

By Herend

Located in Delft, NL

Herend Hungary porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" tea set for 12 persons. A serving tea set with a tea pot, 12 cups and saucers, 12 dessert plates with number #517 and 19 cm diagonal, a milk jug, a sugar bowl with under dish...

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20th Century Hungarian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Haviland Limoges Hand Painted Porcelain Cup & Saucer, 1876-1886
Haviland Limoges Hand Painted Porcelain Cup & Saucer, 1876-1886

Haviland Limoges Hand Painted Porcelain Cup & Saucer, 1876-1886

By Haviland & Co.

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Antique set of cup and saucer was made by Haviland & Cie in Limoges, France. The Art Deco style form of a footed cup, with 3 small ball feet, is rather rare and hard to find. In ...

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Late 19th Century French Art Deco Antique Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Rococo Porcelain Coffee Tea set Rosenthal Sanssouci Romantic scene 1930
Rococo Porcelain Coffee Tea set Rosenthal Sanssouci Romantic scene 1930

Rococo Porcelain Coffee Tea set Rosenthal Sanssouci Romantic scene 1930

By Rosenthal

Located in Uppsala , SE

Rococo style Rosenthal Germany Series Sanssouci Caffe/tea cup with sauces and dessert plate Plate d 17,5 cm Sauce 13,5 cm Cup d 9 cm h 5 cm Finest Porcelain has nice deep ivory col...

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1930s German Rococo Vintage Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

La Finestra sul Cortile, Contemporary Porcelain Centerpiece by Vito Nesta
La Finestra sul Cortile, Contemporary Porcelain Centerpiece by Vito Nesta

La Finestra sul Cortile, Contemporary Porcelain Centerpiece by Vito Nesta

By Vito Nesta

Located in Milano, Lombardia

La Finestra sul Cortile is a collection of centrepieces and pocket empties with simple, square shapes on which various building facades are placed. The range of decors is broad: from...

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2010s Italian Other Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

HICKS & MEIGH - Antique Hand Painted & Gilt Tea Cup & Saucer - U.K. - Circa 1820
HICKS & MEIGH - Antique Hand Painted & Gilt Tea Cup & Saucer - U.K. - Circa 1820

HICKS & MEIGH - Antique Hand Painted & Gilt Tea Cup & Saucer - U.K. - Circa 1820

By Hicks & Meigh

Located in Chatham, ON

HICKS & MEIGH - Rare antique Regency translucent porcelain tea cup and saucer - molded forms with raised details featuring five hand painted landscapes with castles (two to the inter...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Porcelain

Materials

Gold Leaf

Herend Porcelain Rothschild Pattern Serving Set
Herend Porcelain Rothschild Pattern Serving Set

Herend Porcelain Rothschild Pattern Serving Set

By Herend

Located in Delft, NL

A Herend porcelain Rothschild pattern serving set A Herend porcelain Rothschild pattern serving set, consisting of 8 plates of 15 cm diagonal (5....

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20th Century Hungarian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique White Porcelain Pitcher Francaise La Porcelain French Country
Antique White Porcelain Pitcher Francaise La Porcelain French Country

Antique White Porcelain Pitcher Francaise La Porcelain French Country

By Dudson Wilcox & Tiel, Societé anonyme francaise

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, antique white porcelain pitcher features delicate gold trim accents and a ornate scalloped handle. Made in France , Stamped underneath " Francaise La Porcelai...

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Lomonosov Porcelain Vase, Cobalt Blue Flowers & Gold, Russia, 1950s
Lomonosov Porcelain Vase, Cobalt Blue Flowers & Gold, Russia, 1950s

Lomonosov Porcelain Vase, Cobalt Blue Flowers & Gold, Russia, 1950s

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Russian white porcelain vase manufactured in the 1950s by the Lomonosov Porcelain Factory which was founded in 1744. Soft shaped organic Mid-Century Modern vase decorated by hand with large mineral...

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Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Gold

12 Herend "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" plates # 519, 1980s
12 Herend "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" plates # 519, 1980s

12 Herend "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" plates # 519, 1980s

By Herend

Located in Delft, NL

12 Herend "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" plates # 519, 1980s 12 Herend Hungary porcelain plates with a basket weave rim with the pattern "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green". These plat...

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20th Century Hungarian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Egg Holder Cup Blue and White Porcelain
Egg Holder Cup Blue and White Porcelain

Egg Holder Cup Blue and White Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful blue and white porcelain egg holder cup, circa early-20th century. A predominantly white porcelain egg cup with applied blue porcelain detail of small leaves and vines. ...

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Early 20th Century European Victorian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Galtaji, Coffee Set with Six Contemporary Porcelains with Decorative Design
Galtaji, Coffee Set with Six Contemporary Porcelains with Decorative Design

Galtaji, Coffee Set with Six Contemporary Porcelains with Decorative Design

By Vito Nesta

Located in Milano, Lombardia

In the vicinity of a Buddhist temple, the slow and cyclical flow of time is outlined. The Galtaji collection tells an Indian astronomical garden, where monkeys populate the branches...

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2010s Italian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Amami, Contemporary Porcelain Vase with Decorative Design by Vito Nesta
Amami, Contemporary Porcelain Vase with Decorative Design by Vito Nesta

Amami, Contemporary Porcelain Vase with Decorative Design by Vito Nesta

By Vito Nesta

Located in Milano, Lombardia

The Classic design of this porcelain vase comes back to life with retro decorations with a contemporary flavor. The coral reef of the Amami Islands, near Japan, inspires this design ...

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2010s Italian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen, Blue Fluted Plain. Set of porcelain sugar bowl and creamer.
Royal Copenhagen, Blue Fluted Plain. Set of porcelain sugar bowl and creamer.

Royal Copenhagen, Blue Fluted Plain. Set of porcelain sugar bowl and creamer.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain, sugar bowl and creamer. Classic sugar bowl model 1/239 with matching creamer model 1/59 from Royal Copenhagen’s Blue Fluted Plain service, crafted...

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1970s Danish Neoclassical Vintage Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Herend Hungary Porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" Wall Decoration Plates
Herend Hungary Porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" Wall Decoration Plates

Herend Hungary Porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" Wall Decoration Plates

By Herend

Located in Delft, NL

Herend Hungary Porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" Wall Decoration Plates Herend Hungary porcelain plates for as decoration to hang on the wall, with openwork edges Beautiful...

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20th Century Hungarian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Herend Hungary Porcelain Rothschild Set, 1960-1980
Herend Hungary Porcelain Rothschild Set, 1960-1980

Herend Hungary Porcelain Rothschild Set, 1960-1980

By Herend

Located in Delft, NL

Herend Hungary Porcelain Rothschild set, 1960-1980 Herend Porcelain set of three small items, made in Hungary, between 1960-1980. A small plate of 21 cm diagonal and 3 cm high. wi...

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20th Century Hungarian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

A 20th century Meissen porcelain set, Germany
A 20th century Meissen porcelain set, Germany

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....

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20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese 19th Century Scalloped Imari Porcelain Dish or Charger
Japanese 19th Century Scalloped Imari Porcelain Dish or Charger

Japanese 19th Century Scalloped Imari Porcelain Dish or Charger

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Japanese Dish or Charger, made in Japan at the beginning of the 19th century. With beautiful colors in red blue and white. The Item is in good condition.

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19th Century Japanese Chinese Export Antique Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese 19th Century Scalloped Imari Porcelain vase Mejii Period
Japanese 19th Century Scalloped Imari Porcelain vase Mejii Period

Japanese 19th Century Scalloped Imari Porcelain vase Mejii Period

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Japanese Vase, made in Japan at the beginning of the 19th century. Mejii Antique Japanese Porcelain Vase, Early 20th Century, Blue and Orange Floral Design, 23 cm Diameter This stunning Japanese porcelain vase dates back to the early 19th century and boasts a captivating blue and orange color palette with subtle touches of red. Featuring intricate floral and vegetal motifs, the design gracefully intertwines across a rich deep blue background, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship. With a diameter of 23 cm and a height of 20 cm, this vase is perfectly sized for display as a centerpiece or part of a curated collection. Its excellent condition preserves its timeless elegance, making it an ideal choice for lovers of antique Japanese art, porcelain decor, or unique design pieces. A rare find for collectors and enthusiasts alike, this vase embodies the aesthetic refinement of early 19th-century Japanese ceramics. Keywords: Japanese porcelain vase, early 19th century, blue and orange vase, floral design, antique Japanese decor...

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19th Century Japanese Chinese Export Antique Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Lomonosov Porcelain Set of Cup, Saucer, and Plate, Cobalt Blue & Gold 1986-1992
Lomonosov Porcelain Set of Cup, Saucer, and Plate, Cobalt Blue & Gold 1986-1992

Lomonosov Porcelain Set of Cup, Saucer, and Plate, Cobalt Blue & Gold 1986-1992

By Lomonosov

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Rare set of cup, saucer, and dessert plate features highly detailed gold borders and small abstract flower motifs on deep cobalt blue background. The rims of all 3 pieces and inner ...

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Late 20th Century Russian Arts and Crafts Porcelain

Materials

Gold

Butterflies, Contemporary Porcelain Vase with Decorative Design by Vito Nesta
Butterflies, Contemporary Porcelain Vase with Decorative Design by Vito Nesta

Butterflies, Contemporary Porcelain Vase with Decorative Design by Vito Nesta

By Vito Nesta

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Display this butterfly porcelain vase on its own or add flowers to give the decor element some life. The design reminds of illustrations from an antique Lepidopterology book and make...

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2010s Italian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

La Finestra Sul Cortile, Contemporary Porcelain Centerpiece by Vito Nesta
La Finestra Sul Cortile, Contemporary Porcelain Centerpiece by Vito Nesta

La Finestra Sul Cortile, Contemporary Porcelain Centerpiece by Vito Nesta

By Vito Nesta

Located in Milano, Lombardia

La Finestra sul Cortile is a collection of centrepieces and pocket empties with simple, square shapes on which various building facades are placed. The range of decors is broad: from...

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2010s Italian Other Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique and Vintage Porcelain Dinner Plates, Platters and Serveware for Sale

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.

Questions About Porcelain

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between ironstone and china comes down to specificity. China is a general term for pieces made from clay composed of kaolin, feldspar, quartz and other natural materials. Ironstone is a specific type of china developed in 19th-century England that has ironstone in its earthenware. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of china.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    What chinaware is made of varies. There are two main types of china: porcelain and bone china. Although the composition of porcelain varies, it is usually a mix of a soft white clay called kaolin and other materials like feldspar, quartz, alabaster, petuntse and steatite. Bone china is typically a combination of clay, stone and animal bone dust. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique and vintage porcelain.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    Porcelain is used for a variety of purposes today. Many makers use it to produce dinnerware, serveware and decorative objects such as figurines and vases. Porcelain has many other applications as well. Manufacturers source it for the development of dental crowns, bathroom fittings, tilework, electrical insulation and more. Shop a wide range of porcelain wares on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    No one knows for sure who invented porcelain and pottery. However, both have been traced back to China. Discovered in Jiangxi, the first examples of pottery survive from 18,000 BCE. Porcelain emerged during the Tang dynasty, which lasted from 618 to 907 CE. Find a diverse assortment of porcelain and pottery on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
    To tell if your china is valuable, first identify the maker using the markings typically found on the bottoms of pieces. You can take a photograph and perform a reverse image search or type a description of the mark into a search engine. Then, use trusted online resources to determine who the maker is and see how much pieces that are similar to yours have sold for in the past. Since the condition can also impact valuation, consider consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer who can inspect your piece and give you an estimate of how much it is worth. Shop a large selection of china on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Today, porcelain is used in a variety of ways. Due to its strength, appealing appearance and insulating properties, porcelain is a popular material for crafting drinkware and tableware as well as decorative objects. Manufacturers also produce electric insulation, dental bridges, tile and bathroom fittings out of porcelain. Explore a large selection of porcelain ware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    A few things account for the difference between bone china and fine china. True bone china contains animal-derived bone ash, while fine china does not. The addition of the bone ash gives bone china a lighter, more delicate feel and a translucent appearance. Fine china, by comparison, is weightier and more opaque. Also, fine china tends to be more economically priced than bone. Explore a variety of china 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 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 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 ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between pottery and porcelain is that one is a broad term, and the other is a specific material. Pottery is the general term for any items made out of earthenware. Porcelain is one type of pottery. To produce it, artisans use refined clay and fire pieces at extremely high temperatures, making it extremely hard. When unpainted, porcelain has a whitish, translucent appearance. Other types of pottery include earthenware and stoneware. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of porcelain wares and other pottery.