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Dinner Plates For Sale
Set of Eleven Minton Porcelain Ball Dinner Plates Made for T. Goode LTD, London
By Minton
Located in Boston, MA
This is an exquisite set of eleven Minton Porcelain Ball dinner plates. They have a beautiful gold and white arabesque decoration of flowers with...
Category
1950s English Rococo Vintage Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Twelve Antique Pirkenhammer Porcelain Dinner Plates with Hand-Painted Fish
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Twelve antique Pirkenhammer porcelain dinner plates with hand-painted fish and gold decoration.
High quality, the early 1900s.
Diameter: 24.5 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Imari Dinner Plates, Set of 10
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very good set of 10 Japanese Imari hand painted dinner plates that date to the Meiji period. All 10 plates are in very good original condition, showing only hints of use. T...
Category
1890s Japanese Japonisme Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Eight Flying Bird Plates by Davenport England Circa 1840
Located in Katonah, NY
A set of eight Davenport dinner platesin the Flying Bird pattern.
Six of the plates are 9.5" in diameter, and two measure 8.85" in diameter.
There is rubbing to the enamels, mainly...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Ironstone
Vintage French Faience Service Decorated with Fish, MFBA Pornic
Located in Downingtown, PA
Vintage French Faience Service Decorated with Fish,
Manufacture de Faïence de Quimper, Brittany, France,
MFBA Pornic,
Circa 1960.
A vintage French faience fourteen piece service ha...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery
Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Cabbage Plates - Set of 4
Located in west palm beach, FL
Enhance your dining collection with this wonderful set of four vintage glazed ceramic plates, beautifully crafted to resemble detailed cabbage leaves. Each plate features a vibrant, ...
Category
Late 20th Century Portuguese Regency Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
Saint-Clement Mid-century Art Ceramic Oyster Set, 1960s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Mid-Century Modern Stoneware Oyster Plate Set by Saint-Clément, 1960s. Elegant and rare mid-century modern French oyster set handcrafted by renowned ceramic maker Saint-Clémen...
Category
1960s French Art Deco Vintage Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
French Majolica Pink Daisy Plate Orchies, circa 1890
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica pink daisy plate Orchies, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
Il Viaggio di Nettuno Set of 4 Bread Plates by Luke Edward Hall by GINORI 1735
Located in Milan, IT
This elegant set of four bread plates a vibrant dance of colors and a stunning combination of classic and modern aesthetics. Designed by Luke Edward Hall, these pieces in porcelain i...
Category
2010s Italian Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Il Viaggio di Nettuno Moss Green Place Holder/Centerpiece by GINORI 1735
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by Luke Edward Hall's love of Greco-Roman mythology, the Viaggio di Nettuno collection represents a creative vision where classical dialogues with modern. A superb object of...
Category
2010s Italian Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
French Porcelain Oyster Plate Limoges Circa 1900
By Limoges
Located in Austin, TX
French Porcelain Oyster Plate Limoges Circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s Belgian Aesthetic Movement Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Oriente Italiano Iris Set of 6 Dinner Plates by GINORI 1735
Located in Milan, IT
A superb addition to any elegant decor, this set of six dinner plates will imbue with delicate charm and timeless allure any special occasion. Part of the Oriente Italiano collection...
Category
2010s Italian Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Oriente Italiano Malachite Set of 6 Soup Plates by GINORI 1735
Located in Milan, IT
Stunning and poetically evocative of an exotic landscape, the decoration on this set of six soup bowls is part of the Oriente Italiano Collection. This decoration combines the use of...
Category
2010s Italian Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
French Majolica Oyster Plate Salins, circa 1890
By Salins
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate with seaweeds Salins (East of France) circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Victorian Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
19th Century Oyster Plate Vieillard Bordeaux Service Nella
Located in Austin, TX
Very rare 19th Century Oyster Plate signed Vieillard Bordeaux service Nella.
Naturalist pattern plate with a bird, insects , carnations and others flowers.
Category
1890s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
15 Pieces Ceramic Fish Service by Sarreguemines France 1950 Signed
Located in Paris, FR
Rare 15 pieces ceramic fish service made by Sarreguemines faicerie in Sarreguemines France 1950 Signed
14 ceramic green dishes plus on long servic...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 11 Royal Worcester Dinner Plates Painted with Different Flower Bouquets
Located in Boston, MA
This is a stunning set of Royal Worcester dinner plates, each hand painted with different beautiful flower bouquets. These plates are artist signed E. Phillips, who was an artist who...
Category
1910s English Rococo Vintage Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen, Germany. A set of three Blue Onion Pattern dinner plates in porcelain.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Meissen, Germany. A set of three Blue Onion Pattern dinner plates in porcelain. Hand-painted.
First half of the 20th century.
Marked.
Perfect condition.
One plate in first factory qu...
Category
20th Century German Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Astronomici n.1 Decorative Plate by Fornasetti
By Fornasetti
Located in Milan, IT
This hand-decorated porcelain plate is adorned with exquisite zodiac designs, making this a true collector's item. Any minor discrepancies are the result of craftsmanship and attest ...
Category
2010s Italian Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
English Victorian Majolica Oyster Plate, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
English Victorian Majolica oyster plate, circa 1890.
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 3 Plates The Road to Heaven Is Paved with Excess in Green by GINORI 1735
Located in Milan, IT
This superb set is part of a collection created by renowned jewelry designer Ippolita Rostagno. The quote by English poet William Blake, "The Road to Heaven Is Paved with Excess" is ...
Category
2010s Italian Dinner Plates
Materials
Gold
Oriente Italiano Rubrum Set Of 4 Coasters by GINORI 1735
Located in Milan, IT
Set of 4 Rubrum Decorative Coasters from the Oriente Italiano Collection. These four red porcelain coasters, featuring intricate floral patterns. The gold trim enhances the beauty of...
Category
2010s Italian Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 8 French Green Majolica Leaves Plates Clairefontaine, circa 1890
By Clairefontaine
Located in Austin, TX
Set of 8 French Green Majolica Leaves Plate signed Clairefontaine, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Rustic Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
English Majolica Strawberry & Grapes Plate Wedgwood Circa 1930
By Wedgwood
Located in Austin, TX
English Majolica Strawberry & Grapes Plate Wedgwood Circa 1930.
White and pink.
8.8 inches.
Category
1930s English Victorian Vintage Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Majolica Blue & White Oyster Plate Wasmuel
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Majolica blue & white oyster plate Wasmuel.
Reference / Page 48 "Oysters plates" of J. Karnitz.
Category
1880s Belgian Victorian Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
French Majolica Parakeets Plate Salins, circa 1890
By Salins
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica plate two parakeets with oranges Salins, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Porcelain Costantinople 6 Set of 2 Dessert Plates by Les Ottomans
By Les Ottomans
Located in Milan, IT
This magnificent set of two dessert plates will be a precious addition to any home. The pieces are part of the Costantinopoli collection, comprising porcelain plates decorated with a...
Category
2010s Italian Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Set Of 6 Lafarge Limoges For Le Cirque Restaurant Orange Monkey Salad Plates
By Limoges
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A set of six Lafarge Limoges custom porcelain salad plates for Le Cirque Restaurants. The plates are decorated with scenes of monkeys picking fruit along vibrant orange borders, gree...
Category
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Large 19th Century French Blue & White Japon Platter Creil Montereau
Located in Austin, TX
Large 19th Century French Blue & White Japon Platter signed Creil Montereau.
13 inches diameter.
This service is exposed in Giverny Claude Monet's house.
Category
1880s French Japonisme Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Glazed Ceramic Decorative Plate, Greece, 20th C
Located in New York City, NY
Decorative glazed ceramic plate. Hand-painted floral pattern, created in Greece in the early 20th C.
Category
20th Century Greek Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
Meissen, Germany. Set of four Blue Onion Pattern dinner plates in porcelain.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Meissen, Germany. A set of four Blue Onion Pattern dinner plates in porcelain. Hand-painted.
First half of the 20th century.
Marked.
Third factory quality.
Perfect condition.
Dimensi...
Category
20th Century German Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Kpm, Berlin, Five Antique Dinner Plates in Curved Porcelain. Late 19th Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
KPM, Berlin. Five antique dinner plates in curved porcelain with hand-painted flowers and gold decoration.
Late 19th century.
Diameter: 26.5 cm...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Constantinople 4 Plate by Les Ottomans
By Les Ottomans
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Constantinople series, which is limited to 100 pieces per design and a total of six designs, this porcelain plate features four magnificently rendered peacocks each facin...
Category
2010s Italian Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Piero Fornasetti Hot Air Balloon Plates, Mongolfiere Pattern, Set of Six
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Hot Air Balloon Plates,
Mongolfiere Pattern,
Set of Six,
1970s.
The Set of Piero Fornasetti plates depict different scenes of hist...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dinner Plates
Materials
Pottery
French Moustiers Hand-Painted Faience Dinner Service with Blue Bird Motif
By Moustiers
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite Moustiers faience dinnerware set is a true celebration of traditional French craftsmanship. Hand-painted in delicate shades of blue o...
Category
20th Century French Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Paint
Faience Dinner Service Table with Blue Decoration, France 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Bring timeless French elegance to your table with this exquisite 75-piece antique faience dinnerware set, beautifully adorned with deep cobalt blue ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Paint
Majolica Strawberries Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1870
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica strawberries plate signed Sarreguemines Majolica, circa 1870.
Category
1870s French Victorian Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
Piero Fornasetti Rosenthal Porcelain Themes & Variation Plate, Map Pattern
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Rosenthal Themes & Variations Porcelain Plate with Original Box,
Temi E Variazioni,
Motiv 31.
The Map,
1980s.
The Fornasetti porcelain plate from the Themes & Vari...
Category
1980s German Modern Vintage Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Small Majolica Water Lily Plate Villeroy & Boch, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Small Majolica water lily plate Villeroy & Boch, circa 1900.
6.5 inches diameter.
Category
Early 1900s German Country Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Mid-Century Restaurant Ceramic Dinner Plates, Set of 8
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian mid-century Restaurant Ceramic Dinner Plates, Set of 8
A set of 8 different restaurant collectible plates made of hand-painted ceramic.
There is a special edition of "Italy...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
Porcelain Costantinople 11 Set of 2 Dessert Plates by Les Ottomans
By Les Ottomans
Located in Milan, IT
A stunning and refined addition to any home, this unique set comprises two dessert plates that will add a colorful touch and a delicate sense of movement to any table. The set was cr...
Category
2010s Italian Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Oriente Italiano Aurum Set Of 4 Coasters by GINORI 1735
Located in Milan, IT
Set of 4 Aurum Decorative Coasters, from the Oriente Italiano Collection. These porcelain coasters, adorned with floral patterns in vibrant hues and gold trim bring elegance and char...
Category
2010s Italian Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Yellow Bordallo Pinheiro Cabbage Leaf Dinnerware Set of Fifty Four Pieces
Located in Bradenton, FL
Set of yellow 20th Century Bordallo Pinheiro Dinnerware. Set is a vivid warm shade of yellow that includes:
14 Dinner plates (10.75" Diameter)
1 Platter (13.25" Diameter)
12 saucers...
Category
20th Century Portuguese Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
Small Majolica Water Lily Plate Villeroy & Boch, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Small Majolica water lily plate Villeroy & Boch, circa 1900.
6.5 inches diameter.
Category
Early 1900s German Country Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Celadon Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1910
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1910.
Celadon color.
Category
1910s French French Provincial Vintage Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
Flamingo Menagerie Ottomane Porcelain Dinner Plate by Les Ottomans
By Les Ottomans
Located in Milan, IT
This exquisite porcelain plate will be a stunning addition to a dining table or buffet table to serve appetizers during parties. This piece is defined by a dynamic rendition of a fla...
Category
2010s Italian Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 26 Meissen Plates
Located in Paris, FR
Set of 26 Meissen porcelain plates with a floral decor.
Diner plates (24 cm) - 15x
Dessert plates (19,5 cm) - 11x.
Category
19th Century German Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Gien 1950s French Set of 6 Green Majolica Oyster Plates in Original Wood Box
By Gien
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century Modern set of six French Faience oyster plates, circa 1950-1960, signed Gien in glazed barbotine ceramic with textured earth tones of moss green, this set is very speci...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Organic Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Majolica, Wood, Faience, Earthenware
Set of 12 Georg Jensen Pyramid Luncheon Charger Plates 600E
Located in Hellerup, DK
A complete set of twelve Art Deco sterling silver Georg Jensen Pyramid luncheon charger plates, design #600E by Harald Nielsen from 1930. A round disk shaped plated with a hand edged...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Dinner Plates
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Majolica Strawberries & Grapes Plate Wedgwood
By Wedgwood
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Majolica Strawberries & Grapes Plate signed Wedgwood.
Diameter / 8.7 inches.
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
Limoges Porcelain Dinner Set by F. Legrand & Cie - 68 Pieces
By L.F. Limoges
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite antique Limoges porcelain dinnerware set by F. Legrand & Cie showcases an exceptional polychrome and gold-accented design, embodying the timeless elegance of French cr...
Category
Early 20th Century French Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century French Majolica Plate
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
Rare blue French Majolica plate with flowers and acanthus leaves Orchies, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French French Provincial Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
Green Monkeys Set of 12 Dinner Plates
Located in Milan, IT
Elaborate designs meet exceptional craftsmanship in this striking set of 12 dinner plates that will add a timeless touch to any dining table. Handcrafted of ceramic, the center of ea...
Category
2010s Italian Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Canton Famille Rose Chinese Export Porcelain Celadon Platter
Located in Austin, TX
Large 19th Century Canton Famille Rose Chinese Export Porcelain Celadon Platter.
Decorated with butterflies , birds and flowers.
9.8 inches diameter.
Category
1890s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Bloom Set of 12 Dinner Plates
Located in Milan, IT
This exquisite set of 12 dinner plates is a celebration of Paravicini's masterful craftsmanship and sophistication and the splendor of nature rendered in the magnificent colors. A pr...
Category
2010s Italian Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
Mottahedeh Italian Daisy Plates, Set of 6, C. 1960's
By Mottahedeh
Located in Ross, CA
Set of six hand painted daisy plates made by Mottahedeh in Italy in the 1960's.
I have 2 sets of six available
Set 2
Category
1960s Italian Other Vintage Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
8 Antique A. Lanternier French Limoges Scalloped Floral Porcelain Plates 8.5"
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of 8 late 19th - early 20th century A. Lanternier & Co Limoges porcelain plates with deeply scalloped and gilded edges resembling flower petals, echoing the green, pink, and purp...
Category
Late 19th Century French Provincial Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
French Porcelain Flowers Oyster Plate Limoges, circa 1900
By Limoges
Located in Austin, TX
French Porcelain Flowers Oyster Plate Limoges, circa 1900.
8.5 inches diameter.
Category
Early 1900s French Romantic Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Victorian Majolica Pineapples Plate Circa 1880
By George Jones
Located in Austin, TX
Victorian Majolica Pineapples Plate Circa 1880.
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
Majolica Seaweeds Oyster Plate Keller & Guerin Saint Clement, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica oyster plate Keller Et Guerin Saint Clement, circa 1890.
Reference / page 98 "Collecting oyster plates" of Jeffrey B. Snyder.One small chip.
Category
1890s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Meissen, Germany. A set of three Blue Onion Pattern dinner plates in porcelain.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Meissen, Germany. A set of three Blue Onion Pattern dinner plates in porcelain. Hand-painted.
First half of the 20th century.
Marked.
Perfect condition.
One plate in first factory qu...
Category
20th Century German Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Bread and Butter Plates Vintage EB Foley England Bone China ‘Montrose’
By Foley China
Located in Bastogne, BE
Excellent English porcelain bread and butter plates from the EB Foley Bone China manufacture. Circa 1960s.
A lot of delicacy in the design and realization of these plates. On a whit...
Category
1950s English Romantic Vintage Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen, Germany. Six antique porcelain dinner plates. Ca 1800
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Meissen, Germany. A set of six antique porcelain dinner plates.
Hand-painted with polychrome floral motifs.
Dating: circa 1800.
Marked...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen, Germany. Set of six antique porcelain dinner plates. Ca 1800
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Meissen, Germany. A set of six antique porcelain dinner plates.
Hand-painted with polychrome floral motifs.
Dating: circa 1800.
Marked...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
French Majolica Oyster Plate Salins, circa 1890
By Salins
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate with seaweeds Salins (East of France) circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Victorian Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Oyster Plate in Majolica Green and White Color 19th Century Longchamp Set of 2
By Longchamp
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Oyster plate in Majolica, in white and Green color.
France, 19th century.
Circa 1890 signed Longchamp.
Category
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Ancient Enameled Glaze Plates Model "English Style" white Color 20th France
By Luneville
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
The set of Enameled Glaze large plates, is from Luneville.
The model is "english Style".
It is made during the 20 th Century.
White Color
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Plate Fruits Salins, circa 1890
By Salins
Located in Austin, TX
Charming French Majolica plate fruits (blackberries, cherries, berries) signed Salins, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Country Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Bird Plate Onnaing, circa 1890
By Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica plate birds with blue flowers Onnaing, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Rustic Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
Majolica Cyclamens Plate Schultz Cilli, circa 1900
By Schütz Cilli
Located in Austin, TX
Lovely Majolica pink & purple cyclamens plate signed Schultz Cilli, circa 1900, Art Nouveau.
Diameter / 6.7 inches.
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
Large French Mid-Century Majolica Blue Flower Plate Charolles
By Charolles
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Mid-Century Blue Flower Plate signed Charolles.
9 inches diameter.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Russian Lomonosov Blue Gold and White Porcelain Plate
By Lomonosov
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Russian blue, gold and white porcelain plate in the 'Cobalt Net' pattern by Lomonosov Porcelain, Russia, circa late-20th century, after 1991. Wi...
Category
Late 20th Century Russian Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Large Antique 19th Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Blue & White Dragon Plate
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely large 10" antique 19th Century Chinese plate with a hand painted fire breathing dragon and decorative border in cobalt blue and wh...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Antique and Vintage Dinner Plates
Set the mood when you’re setting the table. The right antique and vintage dinner plates for the meals in your home can truly elevate the dining experience.
We haven’t had our own plate at dinner for very long. It wasn’t until the middle of the 19th century in Europe that individual dinner plates had become the norm, replacing the platters that diners had shared before them. Innovations at the dining table are believed to have been introduced by Italian noblewoman Catherine de’ Medici, who, when she married King Henry II of France in 1533, brought with her decorative table adornments for meals and fine tableware such as silver forks, replacing the fingers and knives utilized during dinner before her arrival. Italy was a bit faster on table settings, and, thanks to Catherine, tableware such as dinner plates would also replace the wooden trenchers and flat slabs of days-old bread that preceded them.
Today, while enthusiasts of mid-century modern furnishings might pine for vintage mismatched dinner plates — a mix of old and new can be refreshing — presenting ceramic vessels, glassware and decorative centerpieces that matched was once actually part of the point as setting the table became more refined during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. And as Fornasetti dinner plates and Chinese porcelain tableware have long held weight as collector’s items and status symbols, your dinner dishes haven’t ever really been merely functional. From antique metal dishes and ornamental earthenware designed by celebrated English ceramics makers Wedgwood, dinner plates are statement-making works that bring elegance and likely stir conversation at your table.
Entertaining is an art form, and the kitchen bar island and dining room table in your space are cherished gathering places where families and friends convene and grow closer over good meals. Browse an extensive collection of antique and vintage dinner plates to pair with these important events today on 1stDibs.