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 Porcelain Queen Victoria Pattern Salad Bowl
By Herend
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Herend Porcelain Queen Victoria Pattern Salad Bowl. It depicts a square bowl decorated with colorful small bouquets of flowers and but...
Porcelain
Herend Hungary porcelain "Apponyi Pink" Bowl, 1980s
By Herend
Located in Delft, NL
Herend Hungary porcelain "Apponyi Pink" Bowl An openwork bowl, made by the manufacturer Herend in Hungary. The pattern of this bowl is Apponyi pink with an openwork edge of rings co...
Porcelain
$305Sale Price|30% Off
H 1.19 in W 16.54 in D 9.45 in
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
Herend Porcelain Rothschild Pattern Serving Set
By Herend
Located in Delft, NL
A Herend porcelain Rothschild pattern serving set A Herend porcelain Rothschild pattern serving set, consisting of 8 plates of 15 cm diagonal (5....
Porcelain
Soup or Salad Bowl with Undressed Woman
By Pols Potten
Located in Greenwich, CT
The undressed bowl set was designed and handcrafted in the Netherlands by Esther Hörchner. Each cup features a line illustration of a nude woman in different positions as if bathing ...
Porcelain
$1,200 / set
H 8.25 in W 11.5 in D 10.5 in
Ernst Henriksen Teak Salad Bowl Set, with pair of salad servers
By Ernst Henriksen
Located in Astoria, NY
Ernst Henriksen Teak Salad Bowl Set, with pair of salad servers, the bowl marked "Ernst / Made in Denmark / Henriksen" to underside. Bowl: 8.25" H x 11.5" W x 10.5" D. Proven...
Teak
Lalique France, "Finches" Bowl, 1980s
By Lalique
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful "Finches" model bowl by the Lalique France manufacture, France 1980s, signed and manufacture sticker. In excellent condition. Dimensions in cm ( H x D ) : 9.5 x 23.6 Se...
Crystal
$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
Handmade Rock Ceramic Salad Bowl - Black & White Splatterware
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Fantastic handmade salad serving bowl. The perfect piece for making a bold statement, this large ceramic salad bowl is great for functional use or as beautiful decoration in your home. Use it for serving your favorite salads, keeping your weekly fruits out on the counter or as decorative centerpiece bowl. Each serving bowl is glazed by hand in a matte glaze with hand painted black splatters that resemble Pollock’s artistic work. Because of their handcrafted nature, all salad bowls are one-of-a-kind and hand washing is recommended. Try combining it with our dipping and cereal bowls from the Rock Collection to create your own unique handcrafted splatterware set...
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery
$797 / set
H 1.7 in W 10.04 in D 10.04 in
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
$590
H 2 in W 18.25 in D 14.5 in
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
Herend Porcelain Bowl Fruits Flowers
By Herend
Located in New York, NY
*Two (2) bowls available, each sold separately, as per listing. A beautiful, art-like, Hungarian leaf-form hand-painted hard-paste porcelain bowl from luxury maker, Herand, 2001, H...
Porcelain
Victorian Wedgwood Lobster Salad Bowl 1878
By Wedgwood
Located in Paris, FR
Original Victorian Wedgwood Lobster Salad Bowl. Cream background earthenware the bowl is decorated all around with printed and hand-painted seaweeds inside and outside the bowl. The ...
Silver Plate
$3,215
H 2.96 in Dm 16.54 in
Italian Murano Glass Footed Centerpiece Bowl, Hand-Painted Green Flower, 1980s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Murano glass circular footed centerpiece plate crafted during the nineteen eighties showcases refined Venetian neoclassical presentation dish design. Handcrafted in Italy, th...
Glass, Murano Glass, Cut Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Herend Rothschild Bird Vegetable Dish
By Herend
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage Herend Rothschild Bird large covered vegetable dish. Hand painted with three dimensional flowers & bird finial. Marked: Herend Hungary H...
Porcelain
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H 1.5 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
Six Herend Floral and Gilt Decorated Porcelain Bowls & Dessert Plates 20th C
By Herend
Located in Big Flats, NY
A set of six bowls and dessert plates by Herend offer porcelain construction with scalloped rims, painted floral decoration and gilt highlights, maker mark on bases as photographed, ...
Porcelain
Herend "Happy Fish" Hand Painted Hungarian Porcelain Bowl, Modern
By Herend
Located in Cagliari, IT
Fine hand painted Herend porcelain flower shaped bowl with nishikigoi (??, [?i?i?ki?goi], literally "brocaded carp") motifs. In Chinese tradition, koi carps are considered bearers o...
Porcelain
Set of Eight Herend "Csung" Hand-Painted Soups with Handles, Lid & Stand
By Herend
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is a charming set of eight Herend of covered cream soups with matching under plates. The rims of all three pieces have the added pierced decorative elements and as they are larg...
Porcelain