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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Herend Hungary porcelain Empire claw feet Vases D'or et Vert pattern
By Herend
Located in Delft, NL
Herend Hungary porcelain Empire claw feet Vases D'or et Vert pattern Two Empire vases, raised on four claw feet with gilded rim, decorated with green bands with gilded motif of flor...
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
Masterpiece Large Double Gourd Horse Chestnut Vessel / Vase by Herend of Hungry
By Herend
Located in San Diego, CA
Masterpiece Large Double Gourd Horse Chestnut Vessel / Vase by Herend of Hungry, circa 1980s. Capture the essence of Hungarian luxury with this magnificent Herend hand-painted porcel...
Porcelain
Herend Hungary porcelain D'or Blue small lidded vase, 1960s
By Herend
Located in Delft, NL
Herend Hungary porcelain D'or Blue small lidded vase, 1960s A Herend Hungary porcelain lidded vase (trinket box) in Empire style with the D'or Blue ...
Porcelain
Herend Hungary porcelain openwork potpourri "Phoenix" vase
By Herend
Located in Delft, NL
Herend Hungary porcelain openwork potpourri "Phoenix" lidded vase An urn shaped lidded vase with openwork body, decorated with scene of phoenix. Marked with Herend, Hungary mark, 1...
Porcelain
Mid-Century Herend Hand-Glazed Porcelain Vase, 1970s Hungary
By Herend
Located in Palermo, IT
Fine porcelain vase, hand-decorated, with gold trim. Made by Herend, Hungary, 1970s. Marked on the bottom. Wear consistent with age and use.
Ceramic, 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
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
Miniature Herend Hungary Porcelain set, 1970s
By Herend
Located in Delft, NL
Miniature Herend Hungary Porcelain set, 1970s Herend Hungary porcelain set of 3 very small vases. Two miniature vases painted with small r...
Porcelain
Herend Flower Vase Hand Painted Hungarian Porcelain, Modern
By Herend
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Exquisite vase in hand painted Hungarian porcelain by Herend. In "flower bouquet" pattern. Modern Vase with the charm of the 19th century. Since 1826, Herend's factory has been one o...
Porcelain
Herend Hungary Queen Victoria Pattern Porcelain Vase
By Herend
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Herend Hungary Queen Victoria Pattern Porcelain Vase. It depicts a bell shaped gilded paw footed vase supported by a porcelain square base. The vase is hand painted with co...
Porcelain
Herend Hungary porcelain "Apponyi Green" vase with pheasant heads
By Herend
Located in Delft, NL
Herend Hungary porcelain "Apponyi Green" vase with pheasant heads A trompet shaped vase with oval round belly, decorated with pheasant head on the sides. The vase has the Apponyi Gr...
Porcelain
$440Sale Price|37% Off
Herend Apponyi Pink Porcelain Vase from the 1950s
By Herend
Located in Milano, MI
Herend porcelain vase, Apponyi Pink collections, hand painted and made in the 1950s Ø cm 13 h cm 24 Herend porcelain is among the most prestigious and sought after in the world. Ma...
Porcelain
Herend Porcelain Raspberry Chinese Bouquet Candlestick & Vase Pairing
By Herend
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This candlestick and vase were made by the well known Herend factory of Hungary in approximately 1970 in their signature Chinaoserie style. The pair is composed of porcelain with han...
Porcelain
Vintage White Gilding Vase with Pink Flower Pattern by Herend, 1970s
By Herend
Located in Bastogne, BE
Herend flower vase. Supplier of the Royal Court of England - premium Hungarian porcelain. 1970’s. In excellent condition, no chips, cracks or c...
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
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
Herend Porcelain Rothschild Birds Perfume Bottle & Queen Victoria Vase Pairing
By Herend
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This perfume bottle and vase were both made by the well known Herend factory of Hungary in approximatey 1970 in a Victorian style. The pairing are both composed of porcelain which ha...
Porcelain
Rococo Porcelain White Flowers Herend Large Two Handled Vase Hand-painted 1950
By Herend
Located in Uppsala , SE
A Large Vintage Vase Herend Hungary 1950-1960 according to a mark Delicately hand-painted wit various beautiful flowers 2 handles have Baroque style shape and richly gilded Height...
Porcelain
$260Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.5 in Dm 3.5 in
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
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
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 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
$2,153
H 9.22 in Dm 5.12 in
Mid-Century Modern Tall Hand Thrown & Glazed Studio Pottery Vase circa 1970s
By Görge Hohlt
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
This stunning European, vintage, Mid-Century Modern hand thrown clay vase was made by an, as yet, unknown studio potter, circa 1970s in, probably, Germany. Beautiful rounded form wit...
Clay
Chinese Crackled Double Gourd Hulu Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
The graceful, hourglass form of this contemporary vase dates back as far as the Song dynasty (960 to 1279). Known as a huluping or double gourd vase, the traditional form emulates th...
Porcelain
Double Gourd Satsuma Vase
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisitely detailed, double-gourd Japanese Satsuma vase represents the zenith of Japanese earthenware artistry. Elaborately hand-painted, it features detailed floral motifs, wh...
Earthenware
Herend Porcelain Planter Cachepot Flower Pot Jardiniere
By Herend
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Elegant Herend Hungary porcelain cachepot, masterfully hand-painted with vibrant floral bouquets on a crisp white ground. The piece features two finely shaped side handles highlighte...
Porcelain
Large Pair of Blue and White Chinese Double Gourd Vases
Located in Norton, MA
Large pair of blue and white Chinese double gourd vases decorated with flowers and scrolling foliage.
Porcelain
Mid Century Small Green Porcelain Vase, Hand Painted, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A lovely Mid-Century Modern green porcelain vase from the 1960s. Original vintage good condition. Only one unique piece.
Porcelain, Glass
$195Sale Price|31% Off
H 9.5 in W 4 in D 3.25 in
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
$2,153
H 8.12 in Dm 5.52 in
Mid-Century Hand Thrown & Glazed Studio Pottery Vase by Görge Hohlt, circa 1970s
By Görge Hohlt
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
This stunning, vintage, Mid-Century Modern hand thrown clay vase was made by Görge Hohlt (1930-2022), circa 1970s in the Hohlt Katzbach Werkstatt / Studio. The Katzbach studio was bu...
Clay
Vaso in Porcellana di Herend Market Garden Anni 80
By Herend
Located in Milano, MI
Vaso in porcellana di Herend dipinto a mano, decoro Market Garden, realizzato negli anni '80 Ø cm 15 h cm 23 Herend porcelains are among the most prestigious and sought-after in th...
Porcelain
Finest Quality Herend Chinese Bouquet Green Indian Basket Porcelain Vase
By Herend
Located in Tustin, CA
This very unique, large hand-made and hand-painted in Hungary, Herend Chinese Bouquet Green Porcelain Vase was derived from the intricate ...
Porcelain
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H 12.41 in W 9.45 in D 3.55 in
Vase Decorative Object Ceramic Tamas Akos for Herend Midcentury Hungary 1970s
By Herend
Located in Palermo, IT
Vase designed by the designer Tamas Akos and produced in the 70s by the Hungarian company Herend. The sculptural vase was made of glazed ceramic in multicolored relief. Excellent pie...
Ceramic
Herend Porcelain Decorative Covered Urn
By Herend
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Classic Herend Queen Victoria pattern is tranformed from special dinnerware into a beautifully decorated urn/vase. Stunning art in its own right and b...
Gold
Herend Porcelain Floral, Butterfly & Bird Decorated Vase 20th C
By Herend
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vase by Herend offers porcelain construction with flowers, butterflies, birds and gilt highlights, maker mark on base as photographed, 20th century Measures- 10''H x 5''W x 5''D.
Porcelain
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H 14.5 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
Large Herend Porcelain Decorated Vase, Flower Garden with Butterflies, 20th C
By Herend
Located in Big Flats, NY
A large vase by Herend offers porcelain construction ;in flared form having ruffled rim and painted garden flowers with butterfly, gilt highlights throughout, maker mark on base as p...
Porcelain
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H 8.5 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in
Herend Decorated Porcelain Vase, Garden Scene with Flowers & Butterflies, 20th C
By Herend
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vase by Herend offers porcelain construction with a garden scene having flowers and butterflies, gilt highlight to rim, maker mark as photographed, 20th century Measures- 8.5'' ...
Porcelain
Herend Green Porcelain Floral Vase
By Herend
Located in Bastogne, BE
Herend green floral vase. Herend - a supplier to the Royal Court of England. Vase for Flowers. Hungary. Porcelain. Vintage. Hand-painted...
Porcelain
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H 10.5 in W 6.25 in D 4 in
Vintage Herend "Rothschild Bird' Porcelain Lidded Vase with Bugs & Butterflies
By Herend
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This lidded porcelain vase was made by the renowned Herend Pottery factory of Hungary in approximately 1970 in a Victorian style. The vase is done in the 'Rothschild Bird' pattern and has two different hand-painted bird panels...
Porcelain
Petite Herend Decor "Rothschild Bird" Vase Hand Painted Hungarian Porcelain
By Herend
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Exquisite vase in hand painted Hungarian porcelain by Herend. In "Apponyi Orange" pattern. Modern Vase with the charm of the 19th century. Since 1826, H...
Porcelain
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H 10.24 in W 7.29 in D 4.53 in
Herend Hungarian Large Porcelain Floral & Butterfly Hand Painted Vase
By Herend
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very finely made Hungarian large porcelain twin handled vase hand-painted with floral and butterfly designs by Herendi Porcelánmanufaktúra (Herend Porcelain Manufactory) probably d...
Porcelain
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H 11.25 in Dm 6 in
Herend Hungary Porcelain Hand Painted Lily Pad and Butterfly Vase, 20th Century
By Herend
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique vase by Herend, Hungary offers porcelain construction with hand painted lily pads and flowers, 20th century. Measures: 11.25" height x 6" diameter.
Porcelain