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Herend Queen Victoria Pattern Large Platter Vintage Vibrant Hand Painting
Herend Queen Victoria Pattern Large Platter Vintage Vibrant Hand Painting

Herend Queen Victoria Pattern Large Platter Vintage Vibrant Hand Painting

By Herend

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Exhibition of 1851. This signature Herend pattern received Queen Victoria’s admiration. She was so fond of

Category

1980s Hungarian Vintage Herend Patterns

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Herend Porcelain Figural Asparagus Covered Box Model No. 6070/C
Herend Porcelain Figural Asparagus Covered Box Model No. 6070/C

Herend Porcelain Figural Asparagus Covered Box Model No. 6070/C

By Herend

Located in Philadelphia, PA

consistent with age. Maker: Herend Pattern: 6070/C Marks: Marked to the underside of the lid with

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20th Century Hungarian Vintage Herend Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Herend Porcelain Petite Sevres Rose (Sprog) Pattern Demitasse Coffee Set & Tray
Herend Porcelain Petite Sevres Rose (Sprog) Pattern Demitasse Coffee Set & Tray

Herend Porcelain Petite Sevres Rose (Sprog) Pattern Demitasse Coffee Set & Tray

By Herend

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage demitasse porcelain set. By Herend. In the Sevres or Petite Rose pattern. (Pattern

Category

20th Century Hungarian Neoclassical Vintage Herend Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Windsor Flowers 'Livia' Coffee Set For 12 Persons, Herend Hungary, 20th Century
Windsor Flowers 'Livia' Coffee Set For 12 Persons, Herend Hungary, 20th Century

Windsor Flowers 'Livia' Coffee Set For 12 Persons, Herend Hungary, 20th Century

By Herend

Located in Vienna, AT

patterns are modeled after Chinese and Japanese porcelains and are interwoven with Herend's sense of

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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Other Vintage Herend Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

44 Pieces Windsor Flowers ' Livia ' Dinner Set For 12 Persons, Herend Hungary
44 Pieces Windsor Flowers ' Livia ' Dinner Set For 12 Persons, Herend Hungary

44 Pieces Windsor Flowers ' Livia ' Dinner Set For 12 Persons, Herend Hungary

By Herend

Located in Vienna, AT

. Herend's chinoiserie patterns are modeled after Chinese and Japanese porcelains and are interwoven with

Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Other Vintage Herend Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Herend Porcelain Pheasant Pattern Cachepot
Herend Porcelain Pheasant Pattern Cachepot

Herend Porcelain Pheasant Pattern Cachepot

By Herend

Located in Delft, NL

Herend Porcelain Pheasant pattern Cachepot Herend Hungary porcelain cachepot in Rococo style in

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20th Century Hungarian Vintage Herend Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

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

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20th Century Hungarian Vintage Herend Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Herend Hungary porcelain "Rothschild "pattern lamp base
Herend Hungary porcelain "Rothschild "pattern lamp base

Herend Hungary porcelain "Rothschild "pattern lamp base

By Herend

Located in Delft, NL

Herend Hungary porcelain "Rothschild "pattern lamp base A Herend Hungary porcelain lamp base with

Category

Late 20th Century Hungarian Vintage Herend Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Herend Porcelain Queen Victoria Pattern Salad Bowl
Herend Porcelain Queen Victoria Pattern Salad Bowl

Herend Porcelain Queen Victoria Pattern Salad Bowl

By Herend

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Herend Porcelain Queen Victoria Pattern Salad Bowl. It depicts a square bowl decorated

Category

20th Century Hungarian Victorian Vintage Herend Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Herend Porcelain Queen Victoria Pattern Lidded Biscuit Box
Herend Porcelain Queen Victoria Pattern Lidded Biscuit Box

Herend Porcelain Queen Victoria Pattern Lidded Biscuit Box

By Herend

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Herend Porcelain Queen Victoria Pattern Lidded Biscuit Box. It depicts a biscuit box with

Category

20th Century Hungarian Victorian Vintage Herend Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Herend Hungary Porcelain "Printemps Pattern" Tureen with Handles
Herend Hungary Porcelain "Printemps Pattern" Tureen with Handles

Herend Hungary Porcelain "Printemps Pattern" Tureen with Handles

By Herend

Located in Delft, NL

Herend Hungary Porcelain "Printemps pattern" tureen with handles Herend Hungary tureen, hand

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20th Century Hungarian Vintage Herend Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Herend Hungary Porcelain "Fortuna Green pattern" Table Lamp
Herend Hungary Porcelain "Fortuna Green pattern" Table Lamp

Herend Hungary Porcelain "Fortuna Green pattern" Table Lamp

By Herend

Located in Delft, NL

Herend Hungary porcelain "Fortuna Green pattern" table lamp #2124 impressed on bottom in the

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20th Century Hungarian Vintage Herend Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Herend Hungary Porcelain Openwork Basket with Apponyi Green Pattern
Herend Hungary Porcelain Openwork Basket with Apponyi Green Pattern

Herend Hungary Porcelain Openwork Basket with Apponyi Green Pattern

By Herend

Located in Delft, NL

Herend Hungary Porcelain Openwork Basket with Apponyi Green Pattern Herend Hungary porcelain

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20th Century Hungarian Vintage Herend Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Herend Hungary Porcelain "Rust, Fortuna Pattern" Square Salad Dish
Herend Hungary Porcelain "Rust, Fortuna Pattern" Square Salad Dish

Herend Hungary Porcelain "Rust, Fortuna Pattern" Square Salad Dish

By Herend

Located in Delft, NL

Herend Hungary Porcelain "Rust, Fortuna Pattern" salad dish Measures: 5 cm high, 25,5 cm square

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20th Century Hungarian Vintage Herend Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Herend Hungary Porcelain basket with pattern Bouquet De Rose
Herend Hungary Porcelain basket with pattern Bouquet De Rose

Herend Hungary Porcelain basket with pattern Bouquet De Rose

By Herend

Located in Delft, NL

Herend Hungary Porcelain basket with pattern Bouquet De Rose Open weave porcelain basket with

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20th Century Hungarian Vintage Herend Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Herend Hungary Porcelain Bunch of Tulip pattern Ram Head Cachepot
Herend Hungary Porcelain Bunch of Tulip pattern Ram Head Cachepot

Herend Hungary Porcelain Bunch of Tulip pattern Ram Head Cachepot

By Herend

Located in Delft, NL

Herend Hungary Porcelain Bunch of Tulip pattern Ram Head Cachepot Herend Hungary porcelain

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20th Century Hungarian Vintage Herend Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage White Gilding Vase with Pink Flower Pattern by Herend, 1970s
Vintage White Gilding Vase with Pink Flower Pattern by Herend, 1970s

Vintage White Gilding Vase with Pink Flower Pattern by Herend, 1970s

By Herend

Located in Bastogne, BE

Herend flower vase. Supplier of the Royal Court of England - premium Hungarian porcelain

Category

1970s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Herend Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Herend Hungary porcelain Empire claw feet Vases D'or et Vert pattern
Herend Hungary porcelain Empire claw feet Vases D'or et Vert pattern

Herend Hungary porcelain Empire claw feet Vases D'or et Vert pattern

By Herend

Located in Delft, NL

Herend Hungary porcelain Empire claw feet Vases D'or et Vert pattern Two Empire vases, raised on

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20th Century Hungarian Vintage Herend Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Herend Hungary porcelain salt cellars, Rotschild
Herend Hungary porcelain salt cellars, Rotschild

Herend Hungary porcelain salt cellars, Rotschild

By Herend

Located in Delft, NL

Herend Hungary porcelain salt cellars, Rotschild Two porcelain salt cellars by Herend Hungary in

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20th Century Hungarian Vintage Herend Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Herend Hungary porcelain "Apponyi Pink" Bowl, 1980s
Herend Hungary porcelain "Apponyi Pink" Bowl, 1980s

Herend Hungary porcelain "Apponyi Pink" Bowl, 1980s

By Herend

Located in Delft, NL

Herend Hungary porcelain "Apponyi Pink" Bowl An openwork bowl, made by the manufacturer Herend in

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20th Century Hungarian Vintage Herend Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Herend Hungary Porcelain "Printemps" Wall Decoration Plate
Herend Hungary Porcelain "Printemps" Wall Decoration Plate

Herend Hungary Porcelain "Printemps" Wall Decoration Plate

By Herend

Located in Delft, NL

paint in the Printemps pattern Marked Herend Hungary and number 8435/BHR 1 - 192 Measures: 24 cm

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20th Century Hungarian Vintage Herend Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Herend Hungary Porcelain Apponyi Orange Ram Head Cachepots
Herend Hungary Porcelain Apponyi Orange Ram Head Cachepots

Herend Hungary Porcelain Apponyi Orange Ram Head Cachepots

By Herend

Located in Delft, NL

pattern Apponyi orange with ram heads as handles Marked with the Herend porcelain mark used during 1960

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20th Century Hungarian Vintage Herend Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Herend Flower Vase Hand Painted Hungarian Porcelain, Modern
Herend Flower Vase Hand Painted Hungarian Porcelain, Modern

Herend Flower Vase Hand Painted Hungarian Porcelain, Modern

By Herend

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Exquisite vase in hand painted Hungarian porcelain by Herend. In "flower bouquet" pattern. Modern

Category

Late 20th Century Hungarian Modern Vintage Herend Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Herend Hungary Porcelain "Indian Basket" Wall Decoration Plate
Herend Hungary Porcelain "Indian Basket" Wall Decoration Plate

Herend Hungary Porcelain "Indian Basket" Wall Decoration Plate

By Herend

Located in Delft, NL

decor and gold paint in the colorful Indian basket pattern Marked Herend Hungary and number 8434/FD

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20th Century Hungarian Vintage Herend Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Herend Hungary Porcelain "Apponyi Rust" Wall Decoration Plate
Herend Hungary Porcelain "Apponyi Rust" Wall Decoration Plate

Herend Hungary Porcelain "Apponyi Rust" Wall Decoration Plate

By Herend

Located in Delft, NL

hand painted plate with floral decor and gold paint in the Apponyi pattern Marked Herend Hungary and

Category

20th Century Hungarian Vintage Herend Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Herend Hungary Porcelain "Bouquet of Saxony" Wall Decoration Plate
Herend Hungary Porcelain "Bouquet of Saxony" Wall Decoration Plate

Herend Hungary Porcelain "Bouquet of Saxony" Wall Decoration Plate

By Herend

Located in Delft, NL

floral decor and gold paint in the Bouquet of Saxony pattern Marked Herend Hungary and number 8434/BS

Category

20th Century Hungarian Vintage Herend Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Herend Decor "Flower Bouquet" Vase Hand Painted Hungarian Porcelain, Modern
Herend Decor "Flower Bouquet" Vase Hand Painted Hungarian Porcelain, Modern

Herend Decor "Flower Bouquet" Vase Hand Painted Hungarian Porcelain, Modern

By Herend

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Exquisite vase in hand painted Hungarian porcelain by Herend. In "flower bouquet" pattern. Modern

Category

Late 20th Century Hungarian Modern Vintage Herend Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

2 Herend Hungary Porcelain "Indian Basket green" Wall Decoration Plates
2 Herend Hungary Porcelain "Indian Basket green" Wall Decoration Plates

2 Herend Hungary Porcelain "Indian Basket green" Wall Decoration Plates

By Herend

Located in Delft, NL

basket pattern Marked with Herend Hungary mark and number 8435/FV and 8417/FV 1960-1980 Measures

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20th Century Hungarian Vintage Herend Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Herend Soup Bowls for Six Persons Decor Persil, circa 1960
Herend Soup Bowls for Six Persons Decor Persil, circa 1960

Herend Soup Bowls for Six Persons Decor Persil, circa 1960

By Herend

Located in Vienna, AT

description of Herend decor 'PE' (= Perdil pattern): Persil decoration is one of the Herend classics. It was

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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Other Vintage Herend Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Herend Empire Bird Pattern Dessert Set for Six Persons, circa 1970
Herend Empire Bird Pattern Dessert Set for Six Persons, circa 1970

Herend Empire Bird Pattern Dessert Set for Six Persons, circa 1970

By Herend

Located in Budapest, HU

This dessert set is painted with a really rare Herend pattern, called Empire Bird (EM). The set

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1970s Hungarian Vintage Herend Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Herend Decorative Box/Jar Raised Basket Pattern w/ Orange Rose Knob
Vintage Herend Decorative Box/Jar Raised Basket Pattern w/ Orange Rose Knob

Vintage Herend Decorative Box/Jar Raised Basket Pattern w/ Orange Rose Knob

By Herend

Located in Naples, FL

This vintage Herend decorative box/jar is a beautiful addition to your collection. The box

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Late 20th Century Hungarian Vintage Herend Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Monumental Herend China Set (GMD#2946)
Monumental Herend China Set (GMD#2946)

Monumental Herend China Set (GMD#2946)

By Herend

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Complete Set of Herend Rothschild Bird Pattern China, In the Rare R O M Color - where a beautiful

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20th Century Hungarian Vintage Herend Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Beautiful Big Vintage Porcelain Herend Apponyi Pink - Chinese Bouquet Tureen
Beautiful Big Vintage Porcelain Herend Apponyi Pink - Chinese Bouquet Tureen

Beautiful Big Vintage Porcelain Herend Apponyi Pink - Chinese Bouquet Tureen

By Herend

Located in BAAMBRUGGE, NL

Beautiful big Herend porcelain, pattern Apponyi Purple (AP) or Chinese Bouquet Pink (Soup) Tureen

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1990s Hungarian Romantic Vintage Herend Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Magnificent porcelain HEREND "Blue Garland" big oval tureen with branch handle
Magnificent porcelain HEREND "Blue Garland" big oval tureen with branch handle

Magnificent porcelain HEREND "Blue Garland" big oval tureen with branch handle

By Herend

Located in BAAMBRUGGE, NL

Magnificent beautiful big oval Herend porcelain tureen. Handpainted with pattern "Blue Garland

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1990s Hungarian Romantic Vintage Herend Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Herend Porcelain Butter Dish with Ivy Pattern from the 1950s
Herend Porcelain Butter Dish with Ivy Pattern from the 1950s

Herend Porcelain Butter Dish with Ivy Pattern from the 1950s

By Herend

Located in Milano, MI

Herend porcelain butter dish / butter dish, with ivy motif, made in the 1950s diameter cm 20 h cm

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1950s Hungarian Art Nouveau Vintage Herend Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Herend Rothschild Pattern Porcelain China Mint 47 Pieces Service for 8 +++
Herend Rothschild Pattern Porcelain China Mint 47 Pieces Service for 8 +++

Herend Rothschild Pattern Porcelain China Mint 47 Pieces Service for 8 +++

By Herend

Located in West Hartford, CT

Herend Rothschild Bird pattern china: Includes complete service for 8 plus additional pieces - see

Category

1970s Hungarian Vintage Herend Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Herend Porcelain Decorative Covered Urn
Herend Porcelain Decorative Covered Urn

Herend Porcelain Decorative Covered Urn

By Herend

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Classic Herend Queen Victoria pattern is tranformed from special dinnerware into a beautifully

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20th Century Hungarian Vintage Herend Patterns

Materials

Gold

Mid-20th Century Sweetmeat Dish by Herend
Mid-20th Century Sweetmeat Dish by Herend

Mid-20th Century Sweetmeat Dish by Herend

By Herend

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Mid-20th century Sweetmeat Dish by Herend, Rothschild Bird pattern. Marked 1191/RO. Gilt rim. Good

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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Other Vintage Herend Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Herend Tea Set for Six Persons Decor Persil, circa 1960
Herend Tea Set for Six Persons Decor Persil, circa 1960

Herend Tea Set for Six Persons Decor Persil, circa 1960

By Herend

Located in Vienna, AT

' (= Persil Pattern): Persil decoration is one of the Herend classics. It was inspired by the green leaves of

Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Other Vintage Herend Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Herend Huge Lidded Vase VBO Hungary, circa 1950,  Height: 22.63 inches
Herend Huge Lidded Vase VBO Hungary, circa 1950,  Height: 22.63 inches

Herend Huge Lidded Vase VBO Hungary, circa 1950, Height: 22.63 inches

By Herend

Located in Vienna, AT

patterns of the Herend Porcelain Manufactory is the beautiful Victoria decoration. This Oriental style

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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Other Vintage Herend Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Large Herend Porcelain Jug in Nautilus Form, Decor SN Siang Noir, circa 1960
Large Herend Porcelain Jug in Nautilus Form, Decor SN Siang Noir, circa 1960

Large Herend Porcelain Jug in Nautilus Form, Decor SN Siang Noir, circa 1960

By Herend

Located in Vienna, AT

noir', which is one of finest patterns the herend manufactory is offering. Condition: Excellent

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1960s Hungarian Chinoiserie Vintage Herend Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Herend Fish Platter With Strainer, C. 1960's
Vintage Herend Fish Platter With Strainer, C. 1960's

Vintage Herend Fish Platter With Strainer, C. 1960's

By Herend

Located in Ross, CA

Albert Apponyi, and is adopted from earlier Herend patterns influenced by the Orient.

Category

1960s Czech Chinoiserie Vintage Herend Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Herend "Printemps pattern" Wall Decoration Plate
Herend "Printemps pattern" Wall Decoration Plate

Herend "Printemps pattern" Wall Decoration Plate

By Herend

Located in Delft, NL

Herend "Printemps pattern" wall decoration plate Herend Hungary porcelain plate for as

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20th Century Hungarian Vintage Herend Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Herend "Queen Victoria pattern" Wall Decoration Plate
Herend "Queen Victoria pattern" Wall Decoration Plate

Herend "Queen Victoria pattern" Wall Decoration Plate

By Herend

Located in Delft, NL

Herend "Queen Victoria pattern" wall decoration plate Herend Hungary porcelain plate for as

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20th Century Hungarian Vintage Herend Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 6 Herend Hand-Painted Cup and Saucer Sets – Various Patterns
Set of 6 Herend Hand-Painted Cup and Saucer Sets – Various Patterns

Set of 6 Herend Hand-Painted Cup and Saucer Sets – Various Patterns

By Herend

Located in Morristown, NJ

Set of 6 Herend Hand-Painted Cup and Saucer Sets – Various Patterns This exquisite set of six

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1950s Hungarian Baroque Revival Vintage Herend Patterns

Materials

Gold

Large Herend Porcelain Decorative Vase / Urn
Large Herend Porcelain Decorative Vase / Urn

Large Herend Porcelain Decorative Vase / Urn

By Herend

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Classic Herend Queen Victoria pattern is transformed from special dinnerware into a beautifully

Category

20th Century Hungarian Vintage Herend Patterns

Materials

Gold

Set of Herend Rothschild Bird Porcelain
Set of Herend Rothschild Bird Porcelain

Set of Herend Rothschild Bird Porcelain

By Herend

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1950s, by Herend, Hungary. Rothschild Bird pattern by Herend is one of the most desirable

Category

1950s Hungarian Vintage Herend Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Herend Vase Hand-Painted Hungarian Porcelain, Modern
Herend Vase Hand-Painted Hungarian Porcelain, Modern

Herend Vase Hand-Painted Hungarian Porcelain, Modern

By Herend

Located in Cagliari, IT

Exquisite vase in hand-painted Hungarian porcelain by Herend. In "Motif Hongrois" pattern. The

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1990s Hungarian Gothic Revival Vintage Herend Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Herend Hungary Porcelain Apponyi Brown Ram Head Cachepot
Herend Hungary Porcelain Apponyi Brown Ram Head Cachepot

Herend Hungary Porcelain Apponyi Brown Ram Head Cachepot

By Herend

Located in Delft, NL

pattern Apponyi Brown with ram heads as handles Marked with the Herend porcelain mark used during 1960

Category

20th Century Hungarian Vintage Herend Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Herend Hand-Painted Porcelain Pair of Decorative Dishes
Herend Hand-Painted Porcelain Pair of Decorative Dishes

Herend Hand-Painted Porcelain Pair of Decorative Dishes

By Herend

Located in Cagliari, IT

II ordered a table service with "Bouquet de fruits" pattern. Since 1826 Herend has become one of the

Category

1990s Hungarian Vintage Herend Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Herend Decor "Apponyi Orange" Vase Hand Painted Hungarian Porcelain, Modern
Herend Decor "Apponyi Orange" Vase Hand Painted Hungarian Porcelain, Modern

Herend Decor "Apponyi Orange" Vase Hand Painted Hungarian Porcelain, Modern

By Herend

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Exquisite vase in hand painted Hungarian porcelain by Herend. In "Apponyi Orange" pattern. Modern

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Late 20th Century Hungarian Modern Vintage Herend Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

Petite Herend Decor "Rothschild Bird" Vase Hand Painted Hungarian Porcelain
Petite Herend Decor "Rothschild Bird" Vase Hand Painted Hungarian Porcelain

Petite Herend Decor "Rothschild Bird" Vase Hand Painted Hungarian Porcelain

By Herend

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Exquisite vase in hand painted Hungarian porcelain by Herend. In "Apponyi Orange" pattern. Modern

Category

Late 20th Century Hungarian Modern Vintage Herend Patterns

Materials

Porcelain

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Vintage Herend Patterns For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of vintage herend patterns is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic and porcelain, all vintage herend patterns available were constructed with great care. Vintage herend patterns have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage herend patterns made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Herend produced beautiful vintage herend patterns that are worth considering.

How Much are Vintage Herend Patterns?

Prices for vintage herend patterns start at $100 and top out at $18,995 with the average selling for $792.

Herend for sale on 1stDibs

Herend Porcelain occupies a singular place in the world of luxury European ceramics. The firm's vast range of figurines and distinctive patterns are visually striking and notably different from those of other major porcelain producers like Meissen or Sèvres. Whereas the latter tend to feature discrete decorative elements that appear to float on a white background, Herend favors large, bold designs for its porcelain, with its serving pieces, dishes and other works incorporating historical scenes, animals or vegetation.

Vince Stingl established what would become the Herend Porcelain Manufactory in 1826 in the town of Herend, Hungary, to produce earthenware. When he went bankrupt in the late 1830s, Mór Fischer, who took over, switched the focus from earthenware to porcelain to take advantage of the growing European market for fine china. 

By 1849, Herend counted among its clients members of the Habsburg dynasty and the Hungarian aristocracy. Thanks to its participation in several important international exhibitions and fairs — including the 1851 Crystal Palace Exhibition in London, the 1853 Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations in New York and the 1855 Exposition Universelle in Paris — its wares became a popular choice for courtly dining in the middle of the 19th century, and its patrons included Francis Joseph I of Austria and Queen Victoria of England, for whom its Viktória pattern was named.

The company foundered in the latter half of the 19th century under the leadership of Fischer’s two sons. But it was given new life, artistically and financially, when Fischer’s grandson, Jenő Farkasházy, himself a trained ceramist, took the helm around 1900. Farkasházy designed new patterns and revived classic ones. After World War II, Herend was nationalized by the Communist government but kept alive its tradition of skilled craftsmanship by continuing to produce its classic patterns. In 1993, after the fall of the Iron Curtain, the factory was privatized once again and today is owned by its management and workers.

Authentic Herend animal figurines — their groupings of white rabbits, cats or pheasants — are often covered head to toe with the factory’s famed “fish-scale” pattern, also known as Vieux Herend, which produces the effect of a dense coat of feathers or fur. The fish-scale pattern also appears on this chocolate cup and saucer decorated in the Cornucopia pattern.

Find antique Herend porcelain on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Dining-entertaining for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your 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 more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.