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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Chinese Export Style Rust Fishnet Porcelain Herend Foo Dogs -Pair
By Herend
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely set of Chinese Export style Herend rust fishnet foo dogs with 24K gold accents. They are marked and in very good condition. They date to t...
Gold
$1,560Sale Price|20% Off
Pair of Herend Porcelain Hand Painted Medium Size Ducks
By Herend
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a pair of Herend porcelain hand painted medium size ducks. Their background is white with orange fish scale net pattern. Their wings are hand painted navy blue, pink, and tur...
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
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
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
$2,800 / set
Herend Hungary Porcelain Animal Set of 4
By Herend
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Colorful set of four hand-painted porcelain figurines depicting different types of animals: an elephant, a gorilla, a monkey and a circus bear. Made by Herend Hungary, each adorned i...
Porcelain
Herend Blanc de Chine Porcelain Figurine Death of Cleopatra
By Herend
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A porcelain blanc-de-chine figurine of a dying Cleopatra from the 1920's by Herend. The figure of Cleopatra with a venomous snake. 10 inches tall, 5 inches wide, 3.5 inches deep
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 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 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
Herend Nude Sitting Female Figure
By Herend
Located in Houston, TX
Herend female nude figure, hand-painted. #5719. Condition is perfect, circa 1960s. Has Herend stamp on the bottom Measures: 17.5” H x 9.5” W.
Porcelain
Herend Nude Female Figure with Mirror
By Herend
Located in Houston, TX
Herend female nude figure, hand-painted. # 5723. Condition is perfect, circa 1960s. Measures: 16” H x 9.5” W.
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
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Pair of Herend Porcelain Hand Painted Large Size Ducks
By Herend
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a pair of Herend porcelain hand painted large size ducks. Their background is white with orange fish scale net pattern. Their wings are hand painted navy blue, pink and turqu...
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
Pair of Herend Porcelain Hand Painted Large Size Ducks
By Herend
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of Herend Porcelain Hand Painted large size ducks. This is the large size. 15" wide by 7 1/2" tall. Good age appropriate condition. Gold is in wonderful condition. There are 2 v...
Porcelain
Herend Rothschild Birds Porcelain Vase
By Herend
Located in Antwerp, BE
Herend,Rothschild birds, vase,porcelain,flower. A porcelain Herend Rothschild Birds vase with two goat heads. Marked on underside. Measure: Height 25 ...
Porcelain
$1,686
H 5.91 in W 4.34 in D 2.76 in
Age Art Deco Porcelain Figurine from Hungarian Porcelain Hollóháza
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Age Art Deco porcelain figurine from Hungarian porcelain Hollóháza About Holloaza Hollohaza porcelain is one of the oldest porcelain manufactory ...
Porcelain
$540Sale Price|28% Off
H 13.75 in W 6.25 in D 6.25 in
Lladró "The Debutante" Fine Porcelain Figurine, 1981
By Lladro
Located in McKinney, TX
This beautiful and whimsical retired design by Lladro artist Jose Puche is called "The Debutante" and is a pastel dream! With purple hair and snow white sk...
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
Vintage Porcelain Ducks Candy Dish
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful candy dish made of porcelain of ducks back to back each other in a circle, vive details on a Snow White color yellow and green some fading in the Center due to age. Sign i...
Porcelain
Herend Porcelain Roses
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
$985
H 4 in W 4.5 in D 3 in
Pair of Antique Chinese Xianfeng Period Enamel Sandstone Foo Dogs or Dragons
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Pair of Superb Antique Chinese Hsien Feng - Xianfeng - Period Polychrome Enamel Sandstone Foo Dogs or Dragons. Wonderful polychrome colors and useful size. Attributed to the Hsein F...
Sandstone, Enamel
Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese bronze Foo dogs, 19th century.
Bronze
Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs Large, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of turquoise glazed porcelain foo dogs. Large size and beautiful details. Add some classic Asian style and amazing color to your home.
Porcelain
Pair of Herend Porcelain Hand Painted Large Size Ducks
By Herend
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of Herend Porcelain Hand Painted large size ducks. This is the large size. 15" wide by 7 1/2" tall. Good age appropriate condition. Gold is in wonderful condition. There are 2 v...
Porcelain
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 Vase with the charm of the 19th century. Since 1826, Herend's factory has been one o...
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Essex, MA
Each seated on pedestals one stepping on a ball the other clutching a reptilian creature. Painted in the spinach and egg color.
Other
Sold|$140
H 3 in W 3 in D 1.6 in
Herend Finest Quality Hand Painted Porcelain Queen Victoria Butterfly on Flower
By Herend
Located in Tustin, CA
Beautifully handmade estate porcelain Herend Queen Victoria Butterfly on Flower has been expertly hand-painted by the legendary Hungarian master artisans of Herend. Special rust fish...
Porcelain
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H 3 in W 3 in D 1.6 in
Herend Finest Quality Hand Painted Porcelain Queen Victoria Butterfly on Flower
By Herend
Located in Tustin, CA
Beautifully handmade estate porcelain Herend Queen Victoria Butterfly on Flower has been expertly hand-painted by the legendary Hungarian master artisans of Herend. Special rust fish...
Porcelain
Herend Fishnet Porcelain Rabbit Figurines, 2
By Herend
Located in Astoria, NY
Two Herend Rust Fishnet Porcelain Rabbit Figurines, one bunny with paw up, model 5335, and a seated hare, model 5527, each with impressed and "Handpainted / Herend / Hungary" marks t...
Porcelain
Herend Porcelain Hand Painted Rabbit
By Herend
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Herend porcelain hand painted friendly and sweet rabbit that is laying down. Its background is white with royal blue fish scale net pattern. The inside of the ears are ligh...
Porcelain
Pair of Herend Porcelain Hand Painted Rabbits
By Herend
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a pair of Herend porcelain hand painted rabbits. Their background is white with royal blue fish scale net pattern. The inside of their ears are light green color. Their eyes ...
Porcelain
Vintage White Herend Porcelain 5326 Bunny Rabbits Eating Corn Figurine
By Herend
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage White Herend Porcelain 5326 Bunny Rabbits Eating Corn Figurine. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 3.5" H x 3" W x 2" D.
Porcelain
Herend Hungary Porcelain 3 Piece Set of Animals
By Herend
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of three figurines depicting different types of animals: a stingray, a sea otter and a pelican. Each figurine is decorated with the iconic fishnet design; each colored different ...
Porcelain
Herend Hungary Porcelain Sea Animal Figurine Set
By Herend
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of five figurines depicting sea animals: two whales, two fishes and a coral piece with a group of fish. Each figurine is decorated with the iconic fishnet design; each colored di...
Porcelain
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H 3.25 in W 3.25 in D 2.25 in
Herend Finest Quality Hand Painted Porcelain Foal Baby Horse Reclining Figurine
By Herend
Located in Tustin, CA
Beautifully handmade estate porcelain Herend "Foal" or baby horse figurine has been expertly hand-painted by the legendary Hungarian master artisans of Herend. Special black fish sca...
Porcelain
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H 3.25 in W 3.25 in D 2.25 in
Herend Finest Quality Hand Painted Porcelain Carp Fish on a Wave Figurine
By Herend
Located in Tustin, CA
Beautiful and collectible handmade estate porcelain Herend "Carp Fish on a Wave" figurine has been expertly hand-painted by the legendary Hungarian master artisans of Herend. Special...
Porcelain
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H 3.25 in W 3.25 in D 2.25 in
Herend Finest Quality Hand Painted Multicolor Porcelain Fishes on Coral Figurine
By Herend
Located in Tustin, CA
Beautiful handmade estate porcelain Herend "Fishes on Coral" has been expertly hand-painted by the legendary Hungarian master artisans of Herend. Special multicolor fish scale design...
Porcelain
Vintage Herend Rabbit Bunny with One Ear Up Porcelain Figurine Hungary
By Herend
Located in Greer, SC
Stunning vintage Herend porcelain bunny figurine with one ear up, created in Hungary Europe with fine craftsmanship. Herend Porcelain Manufactory (creat...
Porcelain
Herend Bear Figure with Blue Fishnet Decoration and Gilding
By Herend
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Herend baby strolling bear with blue fishnet decoration & gilding. Blue mark with K91 & impressed Herend. Measures : 4" x 2 1/8" x 2 1/4" h.
Porcelain