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.
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2 Herend Hungary Porcelain "Indian Basket green" Wall Decoration Plates
By Herend
Located in Delft, NL
2 Herend Hungary Porcelain "Indian Basket green" wall decoration plates Herend Hungary porcelain plates for as decoration to hang on the wall, w...
Porcelain
$740Sale Price|20% Off
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 white background and decorated with bright c...
Porcelain
Herend White Porcelain Horse Figurine Sculpture
By Herend
Located in Doylestown, PA
1960s hand-painted white porcelain figurine of a rearing horse by Herend Hungary. It features a crisp, creamy white Blanc de Chine glaze with a horse in rearing position raised on a...
Porcelain
Herend Porcelain Hand Painted Floral Trinket Vide-Poche
By Herend
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A hand painted trinket dish or vide-poche from Herend Porcelain, circa early 1980s. Founded in 1826, The Herend Porcelain Manufactory is a Hungarian manufacturing company, specializ...
Porcelain
Herend vintage porcelain Bunch of tulip big basket with handle
By Herend
Located in Uppsala , SE
Richly detailed and hued flowers adorn the interior of this elegant porcelain basket. The rim and body boast beautifully detailed openwork, decorated with 24k gold embellishments int...
Porcelain
$850 / set
Herend Porcelain Tableware, 5 Pcs.
By Herend
Located in Astoria, NY
Group of Five Herend Porcelain Tableware Pieces, comprising: (3) three half lemon and leaf card holders, marked to underside, lemon covered box with rose knop, marked "Herend Hungary...
Porcelain
Four Herend Porcelain Reticulated Dessert Plates. Hungary, Mid-20th Century.
By Herend
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully executed set of four Herend porcelain dessert plates in the celebrated Rothschild Bird pattern, featuring exquisitely hand-painted birds perched among flowering branche...
Porcelain
Herend Queen Victoria Pattern Large Platter Vintage Vibrant Hand Painting
By Herend
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
One of the most beloved and recognized patterns since London’s first world’s expo, the Great Exhibition of 1851. This signature Herend pattern received Queen Victoria’s admiration. S...
Gold, Enamel
$314Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage Queen Victoria Hand Painted Serving Plate by Herend
By Herend
Located in Sofia, BG
Vintage Herend Queen Victoria serving plate made in hand painted fine porcelain. Excellent condition. Hungary, circa 1970
Porcelain
Victoria Avec Bord En Or Déjeuner For 2 Persons, Herend Hungary, 20th Century
By Herend
Located in Vienna, AT
Herend service, consisting of 8 pieces: mocha pot with lid, milk jug, sugar bowl, two cups, two saucers and large serving plate. Form: Osier / Wickerwork Decor: VBO - Victoria ave...
Porcelain
Herend Exquisite Stamped Tall Vase Handmade and Hand Painted, Hungary, 1976
By Herend
Located in Sofia, BG
This exquisite tall vase in fine porcelain from Herend in famous design and vivid colors will look at home in any setting. Handmade and hand painted it stands exactly 33 cm high. Gre...
Porcelain
Colorful Herend Hungary Pegasus Figurine
By Herend
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Colorful hand-painted porcelain figure depicting a standing pegasus adorned with the iconic fish scale design in black and white. His wings are multicolor and the piece also includes...
Porcelain
Herend Hungary Porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" Salad Dishes
By Herend
Located in Delft, NL
Herend Hungary porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" salad dishes A set of 2 salad dishes Herend porcelain from Hungary, 1960s-1970s Numbered with #181/AV (Apponyi Vert) ...
Porcelain
Herend Hungary porcelain animal figure of a large Rooster, 1960s
By Herend
Located in Delft, NL
Herend Hungary porcelain animal figure of a large Rooster, 1960s This 40 cm tall Rooster is hand-painted with the Vieux Herend (VHV) Green Fishnet design It has beautiful colors. It...
Porcelain
Porcelain Four Roses Decoration Cardholder Herend Hungary
By Herend
Located in Uppsala , SE
Beautiful vintage Herend porcelain rose on leaf, hand painted, the rose is a coral pink color, measuring 3" x 3-1/4" x 1-3/4" high overall, fully marked. Set included 4 roses Cardh...
Porcelain
6 Herend "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" # 516/1/2 bread& butter plates , 1991
By Herend
Located in Delft, NL
6 Herend "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" # 516/1/2 bread& butter plates , 1991 6 bread & butter plates with a basket weave rim with the pattern "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Gree...
Porcelain
Herend Rothschild Oiseaux Tea & Dessert Set For 6 Persons, Hungary, 20th Century
By Herend
Located in Vienna, AT
Herend service consisting of 21 parts: 1 lidded tea pot, 1 milk jug, 1 lidded sugar bowl, 6 cups, 6 saucers, 6 dessert plates. Shape: Osier basket weave Decor: RO - Rothschild Oisea...
Porcelain
Herend Rothschild Oiseaux Tea & Dessert Set For 6 Persons, Hungary, 20th Century
By Herend
Located in Vienna, AT
Herend service consisting of 23 parts: 1 lidded tea pot, 1 tea warmer with burner, 1 creamer, 1 lidded sugar bowl, 6 cups, 6 saucers, 6 dessert plates, 1 serving platter Shape: Osier...
Porcelain
Very Large Herend Csikós on Horseback Fine Quality Hungarian Porcelain Figurine
By Herend
Located in Tustin, CA
Finest quality, very large, handmade porcelain sculpture figurine of a "Csikós on Horseback" has been created for Herend by the famous sculptor, Bela Markup and expertly hand-painted...
Porcelain
6 Herend "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" Dinner Plates, 1980s
By Herend
Located in Delft, NL
6 Herend "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" Dinner Plates, 1980s 6 Dinner plates with a basket weave rim that curves more around and has a more scalloped edge The plates are marked wi...
Porcelain
Herend Queen Victoria Fine Hand Painted Porcelain Vase
By Herend
Located in Sofia, BG
Vintage Herend Queen Victoria vase made in hand painted Fine porcelain. Excellent condition. Hungary, circa 1940.
Porcelain
Fleurs Des Indes Coffee & Dessert Set For 6 Persons, Herend Hungary 20th Century
By Herend
Located in Vienna, AT
Herend service consisting of 21 parts: 1 coffee pot with lid, 1 milk jug, 1 sugar bowl, 6 cups, 6 saucers and 6 dessert plates. Shape: Osier / basket weave, model number 612 Decor: ...
Porcelain
Herend Porcelain Pheasant Pattern Cachepot
By Herend
Located in Delft, NL
Herend Porcelain Pheasant pattern Cachepot Herend Hungary porcelain cachepot in Rococo style in ribbed porcelain with pheasants in multi color, ins...
Porcelain
Herend Porcelain Tea Cup Set Rotschild Bird, 12 pc, Circa 1960
By Herend
Located in COLMAR, FR
A lovely set of 6 vintage tea cups (model 724-10) by the famous Hungarian porcelain maker, Herend Porcelain Manufactory (established in 1826). This se...
Porcelain
Herend Porcelain "Bouquet de Saxe" Large Openwork Basket with Handles
By Herend
Located in Delft, NL
Herend Porcelain "Bouquet de Saxe" Large Openwork Basket with Handles A Herend Hungary porcelain open work basket, numbered with 7431/BS at the bottom The Herend Hungary porcelain P...
Porcelain
Herend Hungary Porcelain "Indian Basket" Wall Decoration Plate
By Herend
Located in Delft, NL
Herend Hungary Porcelain "Indian Basket" wall decoration plate Herend Hungary porcelain plate for as decoration to hang on the wall, with openwork edge Beautiful hand painted pla...
Porcelain
Herend Hungary porcelain "Apponyi Green" vase with rams head
By Herend
Located in Delft, NL
Herend Hungary porcelain "Apponyi Green" vase with rams head A trompet shaped vase with oval round belly, decorated with rams head on the sides. The vase has the Apponyi Green patte...
Porcelain
A Herend Hungary porcelain lidded Oblong or Trinket box, 1950-1970
By Herend
Located in Delft, NL
A Herend Hungary porcelain lidded Trinket box, 1950-1970 A Herend porcelain lidded trinket box, painted by Eva Bakos, during 1950-1970 in Hungary. A light blue porcelain box with a ...
Porcelain
Rothschild Oiseaux Coffee & Dessert Set For 12 Persons Herend Hungary 20th C.
By Herend
Located in Vienna, AT
Herend service consisting of 39 parts: 1 lidded coffee pot, 1 milk jug, 1 lidded sugar bowl, 12 cups, 12 saucers, 12 dessert plates. Shape: Osier, basket weave Decor: RO - Rothschild...
Porcelain
Herend Porcelain Vintage Jewelry Tray Dish, Hadik Hussar Decor
By Herend
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare and unusual vintage Herend porcelain jewelry or pin dish or tray features rectangular form with rounded corners, decorated with handpainted central motif of a man in antique mi...
Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery
Herend Hungary Porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" Egg Cups and Plates
By Herend
Located in Delft, NL
Herend Hungary porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" egg cups and plates Set of 12 egg cups and 12 small plates The plates has number 512/AV, (...
Porcelain
Herend Porcelain Decorative Object, Roses, Hand-Painted
By Herend
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Herend porcelain salmon orange roses with green leaves and vine/stem decorative object, 2001, Hungary. Marker's mark on underside as shown in last image. Dimensions: 6" x...
Porcelain
Herend Hungary Porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Raspberry" 10 Cups and Saucers
By Herend
Located in Delft, NL
Herend Hungary porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Raspberry" 10 cups and saucers 10 cups and saucers, with the Chinese Bouquet Raspberry pattern Marked with number # 708 Herend Hungary porc...
Porcelain
Herend Hungary Porcelain "Bouquet of Saxony" Wall Decoration Plate
By Herend
Located in Delft, NL
Herend Hungary porcelain "Bouquet of Saxony" wall decoration plate. Herend Hungary porcelain plate for as decoration to hang on the wall, with openwork edge Beautiful hand paint...
Porcelain
Set of Eight Hand-Painted Porcelain Figurines–Herend-Hungary, Late 20th Century.
By Herend
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and vibrant set of eight hand-painted porcelain figurines by Herend, Hungary, each adorned in the iconic fish scale pattern and finished with 24-karat gold accents. This beaut...
Porcelain
Herend Hungary Porcelain "Rothschild" Cups and saucers
By Herend
Located in Delft, NL
Herend Hungary Porcelain "Rothschild" Cups and saucers A Herend Hungary porcelain set with six cups and saucers. The saucers measures 14 c...
Porcelain
Herend Hungary porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" Cachepot
By Herend
Located in Delft, NL
Herend Hungary porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" Cachepot Herend Hungary porcelain with Apponyi green ribbed pattern cachepot Marked with the mark of Herend on the bottom a...
Porcelain
Herend Porcelain Tableware Set, Ceramic, Chinese Bouquet Blue, Hungary
By Herend
Located in Astoria, NY
Group of Three Herend Porcelain Tableware Pieces, comprising: two in Chinese Bouquet Blue pattern, (1) one covered jar with bunny knop and (1) one leaf form dish, and polka dot bunny...
Ceramic
Rare Herend Hungary Hand-Painted Porcelain Footed Vine Dish - Pheasant & Floral
By Herend
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
A masterwork of 1960s Hungarian artistry, this Herend porcelain dish showcases the meticulous hand-painting and artisanal detail that have defined the manufactory since 1826. The vib...
Porcelain
$195Sale Price|31% Off
Herend Porcelain Hungarian Vintage Folk Peasant Figurine
By Herend
Located in Savannah, GA
The Herend Porcelain Manufactory is a Hungarian manufacturing company specializing in luxury hand painted and gilded porcelain. Founded in 1826, it is based in the town of Herend nea...
Porcelain
Set of Four Herend Hungary Porcelain Animal Figurines
By Herend
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Colorful set four hand-painted porcelain figurines depicting different types of animals: a dormouse on top of an apple, a squirrel, a ram, and a pair of love birds. Made by Herend Hu...
Porcelain
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 openwork basket with Apponyi Green pattern. The porcelain basket with openwork, surround...
Porcelain
Herend "Chinese Bouquet Raspberry" Cream Soup Cups and Stands
By Herend
Located in Delft, NL
Herend "Chinese Bouquet Raspberry" cream soup cups and stands Herend Hungary porcelain #743/AP 8 cream soup cups and stands The Stand is 18 cm diagonal...
Porcelain
Herend Hungary Porcelain Apponyi Orange Ram Head Cachepots
By Herend
Located in Delft, NL
Herend Hungary porcelain apponyi orange ram head cachepots Herend Hungary porcelain cachepots in pattern Apponyi orange with ram heads as handles M...
Porcelain
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 the Rothschild pattern. Marked at the bottom and numbered with number 6736/RO (Rot...
Porcelain
Herend Porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi multi-color" Heart Shaped Bonbonniere
By Herend
Located in Delft, NL
Herend porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi multi-color" Heart shaped Bonbonniere. Herend Hungary porcelain A heart shaped bonbonniere with a branch and roses handle #6003/AF T...
Porcelain
Herend Hungary Porcelain "Printemps" Square Openwork Basket
By Herend
Located in Delft, NL
Herend Hungary porcelain basket Open weave porcelain square basket with hand painted floral decor in the Printemps pattern Numbered with 7...
Porcelain
Herend Porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" Tureen with Handles
By Herend
Located in Delft, NL
Herend porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" tureen with handles Herend Hungary porcelain, numbered with 93/AV (Apponyi Vert) Marked with the Herend blue...
Porcelain
Herend Hungary Porcelain "Apponyi Pink" Tea set
By Herend
Located in Delft, NL
Herend Hungary Porcelain "Apponyi Pink" Tea set A Herend Hungary porcelain Tea set with a serving tray. The serving tray is the oldest of the set. This is marked with the Herend mark used from 1915-1930 and numbered with 417. The teapot with a rose knob...
Porcelain
$260Sale Price|20% Off
Herend Porcelain Reticulated Potpourri / Bombonniere Lidded Box
By Herend
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Herend Porcelain reticulated round lidded potpourri bombonniere box. It is hand painted with colorful flowers and pink ribbons scrolls. Its lid and bowl borders are gilded....
Porcelain
Vintage Herend Boy Holding Manger Fine Quality Hungarian Porcelain Figurine
By Herend
Located in Tustin, CA
Finest quality, adorable, handmade vintage porcelain Herend figurine of a young boy holding a manger has been expertly hand-painted by the legendary Hungarian master artisans of Here...
Porcelain
Herend Hungary Porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Raspberry" Candleholders
By Herend
Located in Delft, NL
Herend Hungary porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Raspberry" candleholders The candleholder with 3 arms has a standard for 1 candle and an extra de...
Porcelain
Herend Hungary Porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Rust" Candleholder
By Herend
Located in Delft, NL
Herend Hungary porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Rust" candleholder A standard for 1 candle and an extra decorative attachment for 3 candles The part for the candle is openwork ...
Porcelain
Herend Hungary porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" Cachepot
By Herend
Located in Delft, NL
Herend Hungary porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" Cachepot Herend Hungary porcelain with Apponyi green and basket weave pattern Marked with the m...
Porcelain
Herend Hungary Porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" Small Bowl
By Herend
Located in Delft, NL
Herend Hungary porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" small bowl Small octagonal bowl with number #7049/AV Measurements: 9 cm high and 16 cm diagonal The weight is 237 gram.
Porcelain
Large Herend Hungary porcelain vase "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Rust"
By Herend
Located in Delft, NL
Large Herend Hungary porcelain vase "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Rust" An enormously large vase of 41 cm high with a round belly of 25 cm diagonally that tapers from the bottom towards...
Porcelain
Herend White Porcelain Tray Dish
By Herend
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful white porcelain tray dish vide-poche by luxury marker Herend, circa 20th century, Hungary. This rectangular porcelain tray has a latticework open design, braided edge, an...
Porcelain
Herend Hungary Porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" Bowl and Oval Dish
By Herend
Located in Delft, NL
Herend Hungary porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" bowl and oval dish A round bowl and a oval dish The bowl has number 361/AV, (Apponyi Vert), Herend porcelain from Hungary...
Porcelain
$1,420 / set
Pair of Herend Porcelain Eagles
By Herend
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Pair of Herend porcelain eagles.
Porcelain
Herend Porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" Small/Mini Tureen with Handles
By Herend
Located in Delft, NL
Herend Porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" Small/mini tureen with handles Herend Hungary porcelain small round 16 cm diagonal tureen with lemon knob # 25/AV ( Apponyi Ve...
Porcelain