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Dresden Porcelain Furniture

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Dresden porcelain, as a term, is the subject of some confusion. In some contexts, it refers to the hard-paste ceramic wares produced by the workshops that sprang up in and around the Saxon capital in the 19th century. In others, it denotes only the output of one of these, Sächsische Porzellanmanufaktur Dresden, known in English as simply Dresden Porcelain, which was established in 1872 in the city of Freital, Saxony. 

Complicating matters further, early publications about porcelain often used “Dresden” and “Meissen” interchangeably. It is true that the cities of Dresden and Meissen are connected through their long, shared history of decorative arts production and, in fact, most Meissen porcelain was sold in Dresden, the artistic and cultural center of Saxony. 

However, Meissen is the site of the factory that produced the first European porcelain, at the turn of the 18th century, while Dresden did not come into prominence until the mid-19th century, during the high point of the Rococo revival. (Porcelain originated in China, which is why many collectors still seek out what they call "Dresden china.")

And while Meissen is known for manufacturing porcelain, from clay models through finished product, Dresden is celebrated for its decorating studios, of which there were several dozen in and around the city during the 19th century. Their skilled painters often used “blanks” from Meissen as their canvases. So a piece of Dresden porcelain may have been formed and fired at Meissen, painted in Dresden, and ultimately sold in one of that city’s shops.

The figurines, plates and vases produced during the 19th century via this complex process remain appealing to this day, their bright hues and pastoral imagery typical of the Rococo revival, which brought scrollwork, shells, foliage, flowers and fruit back into vogue after decades of restrained neoclassicism and austere Gothic Revival design. Dresden figurines, which like their Meissen counterparts were inspired by the characters of the Commedia dell'Arte, have a witty, cheerful quality that has been likened to that of scenes painted by Watteau and Fragonard.

Before its near-total destruction during World War II, Dresden was home to more than 200 painting studios.

The Dresden style, however, is associated with wares bearing the blue crown mark (Meissen’s mark is a pair of cobalt blue crossed swords), which was first registered in 1883 by Richard Klemm, Donath & Co, Oswald Lorenz, and Adolph Hamann. Prominent painters from this period include Helena Wolfsohn, Franziska Hirsch, Ambrosius Lamm — whose skill in the application of metallic or lustre paints is on lavish display in this dinner service from the 1920s — and Carl Thieme, a master in floral painting, as demonstrated by his decoration on this circa 1901 ram’s head urn. 

Dresden painters also used a decorative technique known as “Dresden lace.” This involved dipping real lace into liquid porcelain and applying it to a figure, which was then fired in a kiln. The fabric would burn away, leaving a fragile, crinoline-like shell — the type of delicate and whimsical detail that characterizes Dresden porcelain, one of Europe’s great ceramic traditions.

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Creator: Dresden Porcelain
Large Pair Dresden porcelain lidded vases, circa 1890.
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An impressive pair Dresden, Meissen style German porcelain lidded vases. Each with Cherubs frolicking around, depicting classical hand painted scene, floral swags, gilded mask handle...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Dresden Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Eight plates by dresden manufactory porcelain
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very beautiful suite of eight plates by dresden porcelain .A scalloped edge and openwork, a reticulated border with panels of garlands of flowers and a paited center with a very beau...
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1890s German Rococo Antique Dresden Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair, Fine Dresden Porcelain Reticulated Pierced Rose Bud Baskets C. 1910
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite pair of Dresden porcelain baskets, dating to circa 1910, showcases the exceptional artistry and attention to detail for which Dresden porcelain is celebrated. The i...
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Early 20th Century German Baroque Dresden Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique Dresden Figural Floral Encrusted Porcelain Compote
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in New Milford, CT
This Antique Dresden Figural Floral Encrusted Porcelain Compote is a masterful example of 19th-century European porcelain artistry. Created in the reno...
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Early 1900s German Rococo Antique Dresden Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique Dresden Floral Encrusted & Pierced Porcelain Compote
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in Atlanta, GA
This early 20th-century Dresden floral encrusted and pierced porcelain compote retains the timeless elegance and sophisticated craftsmanship associated with the legendary Dresden por...
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Early 20th Century German Dresden Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique 19th Century Richard Klemm Dresden Porcelain Floral Teacup & Saucer
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in New Milford, CT
This exquisite Antique 19th Century Richard Klemm Dresden Porcelain Floral Teacup & Saucer is a stunning example of fine European craftsmanship f...
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Late 19th Century German Rococo Revival Antique Dresden Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain, Paint

Large Dresden Porcelain Bolognese Dog
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Dresden Porcelain Dog Sculpture. It depicts a life size Bolognese hairy dog. He has grey and white curly hair with big black eyes. It is hallmarked Dresden.
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Early 20th Century German Chinoiserie Dresden Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

A Pair of 19th Century Dresden Porcelain Nodding Head Figures seated on Pillows
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of 19th Century Dresden Porcelain Nodding Head Figures. Each figure is seated cross-legged on a vibrant magenta base with gilded scroll feet, designed with articulated heads, hands, and tongues that nod and move with gentle motion. The figures are dressed in ornately decorated robes featuring hand-painted floral patterns and delicate gilded accents. The female figure is distinguished by her blue bow and scalloped collar, while the male figure features a bold mustache and geometric details. The intricate mechanics and artistic detailing of these nodding figures...
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1870s German Chinoiserie Antique Dresden Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

German Dresden Porcelain Serpentine Vibrant Foliage Wall Mirror, Signed, C 1870
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in Charleston, SC
German Dresden porcelain serpentine vibrant foliage wall mirror, signed on reverso, late 19th century mirror retains the original silvered glass and wood ...
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1870s German Rococo Antique Dresden Porcelain Furniture

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Paint, Wood, Glass, Porcelain

Set of 2 Signed Richard Klemm Dresden Porcelain Demitasse Cups & Saucers
By Meissen Porcelain, Dresden Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 2 Dresden porcelain demitasse cups and saucers. By Richard Klemm. The cups with slightly tapered sides and a flattened c-shaped handle. The saucer with a broad rim an...
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Early 20th Century German Dresden Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique 19th C. Dresden Porcelain Center Bowl Floral And Gilt Decorations
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in New Orleans, LA
A stunning, antique 1860’s Dresden porcelain centerpiece with floral transfer ware and gilt decoration now fitted with a later, quality removable copper liner. Most of the early ...
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1860s German Rococo Antique Dresden Porcelain Furniture

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Copper

19th Century Dresden Porcelain Box, Hand Painted Flowers With Gilt Metal Detail
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A lovely showpiece of a box with exquisite details down to it's ormolu surround and clasp. Lovely hand painted florals all over including its main painting on the top of the box as w...
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1880s German Antique Dresden Porcelain Furniture

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Enamel, Ormolu

Set of 6 Signed Richard Klemm Dresden Porcelain Condiment Serving Bowls
By Meissen Porcelain, Dresden Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 6 small Dresden porcelain twin-handled bowls. By Richard Klemm. Perfect for use as condiment or pickle dishes. With a tapered, shaped body, a scalloped rim, and twi...
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Early 20th Century German Dresden Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Magnificent Pair of Napoleon III Period Porcelain Covered Vases/ 19th Century.
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This magnificent pair of antique covered vases, dating back to the 19th century during the Napoleon III period, showcases the elegance and artistry characteristic of this iconic era....
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Mid-19th Century German Napoleon III Antique Dresden Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique Heufel & Co Dresden Hand Painted Porcelain 10" Vase
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This exceptional late 19th century porcelain cabinet vase was hand painted at the Dresden based studio of Georg Heufel & Co. The artist signed vase has a slightly flared cylindrical...
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Late 19th Century German Victorian Antique Dresden Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair of Antique Dresden Porcelain Table Lamps
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous pair of antique Dresden porcelain table lamps. They were made in Germany, and date from around the 1930-50’s. The quality is superb and they are a lovely, petite size. Th...
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1930s German Vintage Dresden Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Six Dresden Reticulated Painted Watteau Scenic Cabinet Plates by Carl Thieme
By Carl Thieme, Dresden Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Six Dresden reticulated painted Watteau scenic cabinet plates by Carl Thieme, each one exquisitely painted and gilt with a different garden scene. ...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Dresden Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair of German Dresden Tall Parrots
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful pair of Dresden Porcelain Parrots we recently acquired of of a local estate. While we generally focus on 20th century design we found these attractive pieces too interest...
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Early 20th Century German Dresden Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Early 20th Century Rococo Style Dresden Porcelain Chandelier
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in Chicago, IL
This small and gorgeous Dresden porcelain chandelier has three undulating arms with hanging floral bouquet baubles. Exceptional artistry, ...
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Early 20th Century German Rococo Revival Dresden Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique Dresden Porcelain Pink Ground Lidded Urn or Covered Vase
By Klemm & Co., Meissen Porcelain, Dresden Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Dresden urn or vase. With alternating pink panel with strewn flowers and panels with depictions of gallant lovers in garden settings. High...
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Early 20th Century German Rococo Dresden Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Dresden Tea Set with Hand-Painted Flowers and Raised Figural Faces of Ladies
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in Boston, MA
I want to offer you this fabulous Helena Wolfson Dresden tea set decorated with hand-painted flower bouquets and raised figural faces of ladies. It inc...
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1890s German Rococo Antique Dresden Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain, Cedar

Vintage German Carl Thieme Dresden Porcelain Amphora Vasiform Urn Table Lamp
By Dresden Porcelain, Carl Thieme, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Forney, TX
A elegant antique German Dresden porcelain amphora-shaped vasiform urn, Carl Thieme, Potschappel, richly decorated with stunning hand painted floral roses and laurel garlands against...
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20th Century German Victorian Dresden Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Cobalt Dresden Porcelain Charger with Hand-painted Scene of Lovers
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in Boston, MA
I would like to offer you this fabulous cobalt Dresden charger hand-painted with a scene of lovers. It was made by Richard Klemm Dresden in aroun...
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1890s German Rococo Antique Dresden Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Grouping of Dresden Porcelain Flower Pickers Figurines, Carl Thieme
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in Atlanta, GA
Dresden Porcelain (German, 1872-2020), circa post 1902. A grouping of 3 antique porcelain figures including: 1) Young Boy Picking Flowers 2) Young Girl Collecting Flowers 3) Lady With Basket...
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Early 20th Century German Early Victorian Dresden Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Victorian Dresden Hand Painted Porcelain Courting Couple Figurine - Germany
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A ceramic figurine of a courting couple. This Victorian piece is created from a crisp white ceramic and features a man and woman perched upon a tree log. They lean into one another a...
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20th Century German Victorian Dresden Porcelain Furniture

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Ceramic, Porcelain, Paint

Pair of German Porcelain Parrots Signed Dresden
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking pair of vintage life size porcelain parrots hand decorated with vivid tropical colors and perched on tree trunks. Signed Dresden on the bottoms.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dresden Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

6 Antique German Dresden Meissen Klemm Carl Thieme Pitcher Tea Cups Plates
By Dresden Porcelain, Klemm & Co., Meissen Porcelain
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique lot includes creamer, demitasse cup, and two bone dishes by Dresden, one demitasse cup by Meissen, and one candlestick by Klemm. “The Sächsische Porzellan-Manufaktur Dresden GmbH (Saxon Porcelain Manufactory in Dresden Ltd), generally known in English as Dresden Porcelain, is a German company for the production of decorative and luxury porcelain. Founded in1872, it is located in Potschappel, a suburb of the town of Freital in the Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge district about 8 km (5 mi) southwest of Dresden, the capital of Saxony. Dresden Porcelain introduced its blue "SP Dresden" trademark in 1902.” "Meissen porcelain or Meissen china was the first European hard-paste porcelain. Early experiments were done in 1708 by Ehrenfried Walther von Tschirnhaus. After his death that October, Johann Friedrich Böttger continued von Tschirnhaus's work and brought this type of porcelain to the market, financed by Augustus the Strong, King of Poland and Elector of Saxony. The production of porcelain in the royal factory at Meissen, near Dresden, started in 1710 and attracted artists and artisans to establish, arguably, the most famous porcelain manufacturer known throughout the world. Its signature logo, the crossed swords, was introduced in 1720 to protect its production; the mark of the swords is reportedly one of the oldest trademarks in existence. Meissen remained the dominant European porcelain factory, and the leader of stylistic innovation, until somewhat overtaken by the new styles introduced by the French Sèvres factory in the 1760s, but has remained a leading factory to the present day. Since 1991, the manufactory has been operating as the Staatliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Meissen GmbH,[2] whose owner is the Free State of Saxony. The company is one of the world's leading porcelain manufacturers and one of the oldest and most internationally known German luxury brands." "Karl Richard Klemm founded a porcelain decorating studio in Striesen bei Dresden in 1869. The porcelain was obtained primarily from the Meissen factory itself, much of it being seconds. The decorating style of Richard Klemm closely matched that of the Meissen factories at that time. He often used a heavily applied style that focused on florals. In many instances, the porcelain pieces of Richard Klemm are emblazoned with a gold leaf at the base. This gold leaf was used to hide the marks made by the original manufacturer of the blanks that he used for decorating. Richard Klemm, along with Helena Wolfsohn, Karl Thiem, Ambrosius Lamm and Donath & Co., were among the most sought after porcelain decorating studios at this time. In the early 1880's Richard Klemm registered his mark, the "Klemm Dresden...
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Early 20th Century Dresden Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Carl Thieme German Dresden Footed Reticulated Baroque Compote 11"
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Carl Thieme German Dresden centerpiece compote. Made of porcelain featuring high relief footed base and reticulated / pierced scalloped bowl with two colonial figures, a man...
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Early 20th Century German British Colonial Dresden Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Dresden Porcelain table lamp 1910 Germany
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Classic table lamp ,signed Dresden porcelain . Beautiful Red color , comes with gold musical medallion in the middle .
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1910s German Victorian Vintage Dresden Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Wonderful Service for 12 Pierced Hand Painted Porcelain Dresden Dessert Plates
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful service for 12 pierced hand painted porcelain Dresden dessert plates.
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Early 20th Century German Belle Époque Dresden Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Meissen Style Porcelain and Ebonised Wood Mirrored Wall Brackets
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Pair of Meissen style porcelain and ebonised wood mirrored wall brackets German, late 19th Century Height 88cm, width 36/40cm, depth 19cm This superb pair of wall brackets are a masterclass in the Meissen design style. The mirror of each bracket is mounted on an ebonised wood backing, which is surrounded by a porcelain C-scroll surround encrusted with floral decoration. Featuring delicate scrolling motifs, the edge decoration includes both painted floral patterns and moulded floral assemblages, all in a vibrant colour scheme which stands out against the pure white porcelain base. Two expertly crafted birds perch at the corners of each bracket, carefully painted to mimic their real-life counterparts. The very top and very base of each bracket culminates in a playful putto, who represents one of the four seasons. Below the mirrored section of each bracket is a semi-circular wooden top, which sits on top of a basket-shaped porcelain support. Surrounding this support is another porcelain edge, which is encrusted with a floral garland of bright green leaves and delicate blossoms. There is a Dresden mark...
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Late 19th Century German Rococo Antique Dresden Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Mirror, Wood

Large Antique Richard Klemm Dresden Porcelain Platter with Deutsche Blumen Decor
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine and large Dresden porcelain tray or platter by Richard Klemm. With a ribbed, scalloped border and deep central well. Richly decorated with ...
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Late 19th Century German Rococo Antique Dresden Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Exquisite Dresden Porcelain Peacock Tail Closed Facing Forward Figurine Germany
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in Tustin, CA
Handmade, hand painted, collectible estate figurine from Dresden Porcelain in Germany is a brightly colored, beautifully sculpted, proud male peacock who ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Dresden Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Fantastic German TOILET in Ebonized Wood and Dresden Porcelain 19th Century
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in Madrid, ES
Fantastic TOILET German in ebonized wood and German Dresden porcelain. Polychrome decoration with embossed flowers with puttis and two drawers. 19th Century Dim.: 155 x 54 x 46 cm ...
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Late 19th Century German Rococo Antique Dresden Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Scheibe Alsbach Kister Porcelain Nude Putti Riding Thuringian Goat Figurine
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Vintage Scheibe Alsbach Kister German porcelain nude putti riding thuringian goat figurine. Additional information: Materials: Porcelain Color: Pink B...
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Dresden Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Signed Dresden Porcelain Urn Vase in Pink Gilded Handles Courting Scene
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in Greer, SC
Stunning large antique Dresden porcelain vase in the shape of an urn, featuring a luscious pink color with gilded accents and a courting scene. Signed / hallmarked " Dresden " with w...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Rococo Revival Antique Dresden Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 12 Dresden Hand Painted Watteau Subjects Dinner Plates Carl Thieme
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is a set of 12 hand painted Dresden dinner plates depicing Classic Watteau scenes surrounding the borders with masterfully hand painted centers, each a unique scene. The central...
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1910s German Vintage Dresden Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique German Helena Wolfson Dresden Three Handle Loving Cup Vase Urn 19thCent
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality hand painted Dresden stoneware three handle loving cup of traditional circular flared outline and generous size. Last half of the nineteenth century.   With three hand painted classical scenes of Ladies in landscape in Eighteenth century dress, separated by three large lavish gilded handles. This wonderful piece is supported by three gilded claw feet.  *In our opinion and the quality of painted decoration these pieces were decorated by Dresden studio of Helena Wolfson...
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Late 19th Century German Early Victorian Antique Dresden Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Set of 12 Antique Dresden White Porcelain Dinner Plates with Gilt Decoration
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This set of 12 antique porcelain dinner plates were made by the renowned Dresden factory of Germany in approximately 1890 in a Rococo R...
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Late 19th Century German Rococo Revival Antique Dresden Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Early 20th Century Pair of Hand-Painted Porcelain Vases, circa 1920
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in Richmond, London
A rare and superbly decorative pair of large scale lidded porcelain vases in the neoclassical taste, each one exquisitely hand-painted in blue and white colours with gilded accents t...
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1920s German Neoclassical Revival Vintage Dresden Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Dresden, Blue Bird & Floral Porcelain Plaque, Signed, Germany, circa 2002
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in Chatham, ON
DRESDEN - Blue bird and floral porcelain plaque - beautiful and fine hand painting with a subtle shaded background - signed GP and dated lower right - impressed mark on the back side...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Dresden Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Two Antique Dresden Hand-Painted Reticulated Cabinet Plates
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely worked pair of antique Dresden reticulated cabinet plates. Each with hand-painted decoration. Diameter: ca. 9 1/2 in.   
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Late 19th Century German Antique Dresden Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique 19th Century Porcelain Model of a Bolognese Dog, After J. Kirchner
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous antique 19th century porcelain model of a bolognese dog, signed Deresden in Underglaze blue mark, After the Original Meissen Model by Johann G...
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Early 1900s German Louis XVI Antique Dresden Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Dresden Porcelain Swans
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Pair Dresden porcelain hand painted Swans each with wonderful bold colouring, signed to the base in blue Dresden and stamped. Measure: 11".
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Early 20th Century German Dresden Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Pair of Dresden Helena Wolfson Hand Painted Bottle Vases Floral Scenes
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A stylish matched pair of hand painted Dresden bottle vases, last quarter of the 19th century. Each of bulbous body form with tall slender necks, superbly hand decorated in colors...
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19th Century German Late Victorian Antique Dresden Porcelain Furniture

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Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery

Pair of Dresden Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Vases
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Pair of Dresden porcelain and gilt bronze vases. German, late 19th century. Measures: height 57cm, width 39cm, depth 33cm. This fine pai...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Dresden Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

German Pair of Dresden Male & Female Bulldog Porcelain Figures
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
German Pair of Dresden Male & Female Bulldog Porcelain Figures (Late 19th Century).
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19th Century German Antique Dresden Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Four Orange and Gilt Painted Plates
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
Set of four orange and gilt painted plates. Set of four shaped and painted plates with iron red/orange painted scenes of Continental harbours, castles and landmarks with gilt surroun...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Dresden Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Collection of Fourteen Porcelain Plates by Various German Makers
By Dresden Porcelain, Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Collection of fourteen porcelain plates by various German makers German, circa 1900 Measures: Largest height 4cm, diameter 23cm Smallest height 3cm, diameter 19cm Each of the f...
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Early 1900s German Rococo Antique Dresden Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Richard Klemm Dresden Miniature Porcelain Portrait Cabinet Vase of Antoinette
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an excellent high quality porcelain vase. It is depicting a portrait of Antoinette in the center framed with gilt wreath of olives leaves against ...
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Late 19th Century German Empire Antique Dresden Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Dresden Porcelain Reticulated Fruit Basket and Stand by Adolf Hamann
By Dresden Porcelain, Adolf Hamann
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A delicate and intricately worked antique Dresden Porcelain Fruit Basket and Underplate. The form is rare and a technical tour de force. Few of ...
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Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Dresden Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

12 Lamm Dresden Arts & Crafts Raised Paste Gold & Cream Dinner Service Plates
By Ambrosius Lamm, Dresden Porcelain
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This set of 12 dinner plates are made by the iconic Ambrosius Lamm Dresden in a rare Arts & Crafts style decoration featuring a clear white cent...
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1920s German Arts and Crafts Vintage Dresden Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Dresden Porcelain Place Card Holders
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 12 porcelain Dresden place card holders. With hand-painted flowers and gold trim.
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Mid-19th Century European Baroque Antique Dresden Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Dresden Porcelain, Amphora, Lid Vase, Urn, with Gold Painting
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in Berlin, DE
Magnificent Dresden porcelain, amphora, lid vase, urn. With gold painting.
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20th Century Dresden Porcelain Furniture

Set of 12 Dresden Porcelain Figures and Groups
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in London, GB
This charming set comprises twelve decorated figures and figural groups that one might encounter on a stroll through an 18th century town. The set includes animals, musicians, dancer...
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Early 20th Century German Rococo Dresden Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Dresden Porcelain, Amphora, Lid Vase, Urn, with Gold Painting
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in Berlin, DE
Magnificent Dresden Porcelain, amphora, lid vase, urn with gold painting.
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20th Century Dresden Porcelain Furniture

Antique Dresden porcelain cabinet plate depicting the Madonna after Raphael
By Dresden Porcelain, (after) Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino)
Located in London, GB
Antique Dresden porcelain cabinet plate depicting the Madonna after Raphael German, c. 1880 Height 2.5cm, diameter 19.5cm This finely painte...
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Late 19th Century German Renaissance Antique Dresden Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Dresden Porcelaine 'Signed' Candlestick
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in Miami, FL
Very refined and elegant pair. Delicate shape and original piece of art. Extremly delicate colors, garlands of flowers. From the quality and the design, will fit in any refined inter...
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19th Century German Baroque Antique Dresden Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Dresden Porcelain furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Dresden porcelain furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of porcelain and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Dresden Porcelain furniture, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Dresden Porcelain were created in the Rococo style in europe during the 19th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Johann Joachim Kändler, Johann Friedrich Eberlein, and Michel Victor Acier. Prices for Dresden Porcelain furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $100 and can go as high as $36,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,875.

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Questions About Dresden Porcelain Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    There is no single Dresden porcelain mark because, over the years, the German maker employed many different markings to identify its pieces. Many pieces feature the letter N or a crown, while some display both. Dresden also used its wordmark with and without an image of a lamb. To determine whether a marking on a particular piece indicates Dresden porcelain, look up the mark using trusted online resources or enlist the services of a certified appraiser. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Dresden porcelain.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 2024
    To identify Dresden porcelain, search for a maker's mark. Early pieces will typically feature a T positioned over a fish. Those produced after 1902 will usually showcase intertwined S and P initials placed above the word "Dresden." If you need help with the identification process, consult a knowledgeable antiques dealer or certified appraiser. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Dresden porcelain.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Dresden china was made in Germany. The porcelain manufacturer Sächsische Porzellan-Manufaktur Dresden GmbH, better known as Dresden Porcelain in English, produced its chinaware in Potschappel, a suburb of Dresden. It began operations there in 1872. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Dresden china from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    The famous porcelain from Dresden is usually just referred to as Dresden porcelain. However, its maker is Sächsische Porzellan-Manufaktur Dresden GmbH, which translates to Saxon Porcelain Manufactory in Dresden Ltd. The company opened in Potschappel, a suburb of Freital in the Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge district of Dresden, in 1872. Find a variety of Dresden porcelain on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The history of Dresden Porcelain began with the founding of Sächsische Porzellanmanufaktur Dresden by Carl-Johann Gottlob Thieme in 1872 in the city of Freital, Saxony. During the decades that followed, his son-in-law Carl August Kuntzsch joined the company and pioneered the process of adding ornate floral ornamentation to porcelain. When Thieme died in 1912, Kuntzsch took up the reins of Dresden Porcelain. The company saw a decline during World War I and II. During the period after the Second World War, the Soviet Union gradually assumed control of Dresden Porcelain, renaming it VEB Sächsische Porzellan-Manufaktur Dresden. The reunification of Germany in 1990 allowed the company to return to private ownership. A French investor group purchased it in 1991 and then sold it to the Dresden IPV group, led by art patron Jürgen Wegener, in 1993. Gunther Seifert and Klaus-Peter Arnold bought out the group following its bankruptcy in 1998, only to resell it to Geschwister Hillebrand GmbH in 2005. Explore a selection of Dresden Porcelain on 1stDibs.

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