Limoges Furniture
French
Limoges porcelain has withstood the test of time for centuries. The widely cherished ceramics named for the French city and commune in which they are made are synonymous with sophistication, elegance and refinement. Today, antique Limoges dinnerware, serveware, decorative objects and other porcelain products are coveted and collected all over the world.
The story of Limoges porcelain, which refers to porcelain made in the Limoges region of France — not by a specific factory — begins in 1768. The region is a rich source of kaolin, feldspar and quartz — vital ingredients to the production of this type of pottery.
Porcelain was first made in China and spread all over the world owing to the trade routes to the Far East established by Dutch and Portuguese merchants. Given its origin, English speakers called porcelain “fine china,” an expression you still might hear today. "Fine" indeed — for over a thousand years, it has been a highly sought-after material. Meissen Porcelain (Staatliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Meissen), which was founded in the Electorate of Saxony (now Germany), is one of the preeminent porcelain factories in Europe and was the first to produce true porcelain outside of Asia.
Limoges porcelain refers to porcelain produced in and near the city of Limoges — it does not refer to a specific manufacturer — and it’s distinctive for its luminous hue and bright white qualities, providing an ideal canvas for intricately detailed hand-painted decorations. (Revered Impressionist painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir began his career painting plates in Limoges.)
It wasn’t long before Limoges porcelain captured the attention of King Louis XVI — the region’s first manufactory, established toward the close of the 18th century, was placed under the protection of the King’s brother, the Comte d’Artois. It was later purchased by the King and became Manufacture Royale de Limoges. The facility produced a variety of pieces, including delicate, gold-embellished trinket boxes, ornamental vessels, Rococo-style figurines and elaborate dinnerware service sets.
Following the end of the French Revolution in 1794, Limoges porcelain was no longer restricted, and the commercial porcelain industry ballooned.
By 1819, Limoges had four porcelain factories, and as demand for porcelain grew during the 19th century, the industry expanded in the French city. In 1853, American businessman David Haviland opened the Haviland & Co. factory in Limoges to export porcelain to the United States. The company produced several iconic serveware collections for many American presidents, including Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant and Rutherford B. Hayes. Bernardaud opened in the early 1860s.
By 1900, Limoges had 35 factories, which employed close to 8,000 workers. In 1925, Limoges porcelain was shown at the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts — the design fair in Paris that brought global attention to the Art Deco style — where it garnered international acclaim.
During the 20th century, Limoges factories such as Bernardaud collaborated with a range of notable artists and designers, including Franz Bischoff, Joan Miró, Raymond Loewy, Alexander Calder and Julian Schnabel, to name a few.
Today, authentic Limoges porcelain tableware, vases and objets d’art continue to gain renown with collectors and design lovers all over the world.
Find an extensive collection of antique Limoges porcelain on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Limoges
Set of 11 French Larchevêque UML Limoges Porcelain Dessert Plates and Platter
By Limoges
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of 11 French Marc Larchevêque UML Limoges porcelain dessert plates and platter from the 19th century, with floral garlands and gilt trim. Cre...
Category
19th Century French Antique Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
French Oyster Plate Porcelain with Turkey Pattern Haviland Limoges
By Limoges
Located in Austin, TX
Antique 19th-century French porcelain oyster plate with turkey pattern signed Limoges Haviland.
Painted fishs, shells, seaweeds.
Category
1890s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Unique Limoges France Toilet Shaped Hand Painted Porcelain Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Collectible handmade and hand painted Limoges France porcelain miniature toilet shaped trinket box features a white background with pretty hand painted floral motifs accenting differ...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Limoges Furniture
Materials
Metal
Exceptional Shell Shaped Limoges China Porcelain Soup Tureen with Dolphin Decor
By Limoges
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous impressive soup tureen with its display in the shape of a shell and fish in white Limoges porcelain in perfect condition. Fantastic piece for each table. In used but still...
Category
1970s French Louis XV Vintage Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Unique Limoges France Hand Painted Pink Sea Shell Porcelain Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Collectible and very unique, Limoges porcelain miniature trinket box is handmade and hand painted in France. It features a beautifully hand painted pink and orange sea shell with bla...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
French Limoges Espresso Set of Four by Marie Daage
By Limoges
Located in Ross, CA
Playful and expressive hand painted espresso cup and saucer set of four. Some of the last to still be painted by hand by families in Limoges that have painted for generations using t...
Category
2010s French Modern Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Unique Limoges France Hand Painted Bellows Porcelain Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Collectible and very unique, Limoges porcelain miniature trinket box is handmade and hand painted in France and features a very detailed bellows with a hand-painted burning logs scen...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Limoges France Hand Painted French Sleigh Bed Porcelain Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Collectible and very unique, Limoges porcelain miniature trinket box is handmade and hand painted in France and features a very detailed French style sleigh bed with hand painted scr...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Limoges France Hand Painted Dresser With Hat & Music Book Porcelain Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Collectible and very unique, Limoges porcelain miniature trinket box is handmade and hand painted in France and features a very detailed wood grain dresser with hand painted handles and paneled sides on cabriole legs. The fancy antique gold gilt finish ormolu mounts add authentic French flair which double as the rims or fittings of the box that open up to reveal a handpainted stack of shirts inside. The closure is a petite rococo style shell. On top of the dresser lays a yellow hat accented with a bow and a pink rose along with a music book...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Patek Philippe Limoges Commemorative Decorative Dish "Vide Poche" 2004
By Limoges, Patek Philippe
Located in London, GB
Limoges commemorative "Vide Poche Gris Guilloche" Porcelain and Enamel dish for Patek Philippe Collection circa 2004
Every year Patek Philippe creates a limited series of highly dec...
Category
Early 2000s French Hollywood Regency Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Limoges Porcelain Coffee Service, Early 20th .
By Limoges
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Limoges Porcelain Coffee Service, Early 20th .
Limoges porcelain coffee service in its box, early 20th century, Napoleon III style.
Dimensions: Box: h: 12cm, w: 35cm, d: 34cm
Category
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
1970‘s Limoges Porcelain Ashtray Indian Elephant
By Limoges
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern porcelain square orange and gold ashtray with depicting an Indian elephant in the middle. Signed „peint a la main“, Handpainted !
Use it as an ashtray, vide poche or for deco...
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Mid-20th Century French International Style Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Raynaud Incrustation Duchesse China by Limoges - Set of 36 Dinner Plates
By Limoges
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Raynaud's Duchess dinnerware is hand-crafted by French artisans from Limoges porcelain. As with all of the company's gold inlay collections, every design is deeply etched into the po...
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Late 20th Century French Limoges Furniture
Materials
Gold
Dinner Service of 65 Pieces in Limoges Porcelain, by Raynaud
By Limoges, Atelier Raynaud
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A lovely dinner service of 65 pieces, in delicate Limoges porcelain and stamped with the maker's mark of 'Raynaud'. Sumptuously decorated with hand painted garlands of pink bell- sha...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique French Limoges Gold Trim Demitasse Tea Coffee Cup & Saucer 5"
By Limoges
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French Limoges demitasse teacup and saucer featuring gold trim. Made in France.
Dimensions:
4.75” x 2.75” (Diameter x Height)
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
A Set of 12 French Hand Painted Porcelain Luncheon Accent Plates, Circa 1890
By Limoges
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A set of 12 hand painted floral and gilt decorated luncheon accent plates, the 8.5 inches plates with elegant borders and center medallion, late 19th Century, marked Haviland Limoges...
Category
1890s French Louis XV Antique Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
12 Limoges Raynaud Porcelain Cup and Saucers in Pompei
By Limoges
Located in Gardena, CA
12 Limoges Raynaud porcelain cup and saucers in Pompei. A cobalt blue ground with rich gilt birds and foliate scrolls.The “bleu de four” motifs taken...
Category
20th Century Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Set of twelve French Black and Gold dessert plate
By Limoges
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
A Set of twelve French Black and Gold dessert plate with elaborate borders.
The white porcelain with an exotic persinan style border marked Limoge...
Category
1920s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
12 Limoges Raynaud Porcelain Dinner Plates in Pompei
By Limoges
Located in Gardena, CA
12 Limoges Raynaud porcelain dinner plates in Pompei. A cobalt blue ground with rich gilt birds and foliate scrolls.The “bleu de four” motifs taken f...
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20th Century Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
12 Limoges Raynaud Porcelain Dessert or Salad Plates in Pompei
By Limoges
Located in Gardena, CA
12 Limoges Raynaud porcelain dessert or salad plates in Pompei. A cobalt blue ground with rich gilt birds and foliate scrolls.The “bleu de four” moti...
Category
20th Century Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Avian Design Porcelain Ashtray De Limoges
By Hermès, Limoges, Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully handsome hand-painted Limoges porcelain ashtray with a unique avian design. The piece depict Toucans in a vibrant blue and yellow color with colorfull accents. This piec...
Category
1890s French Hollywood Regency Antique Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Postmodern Coffee Cup Set "Peppers" by Hilton McConnico and Limoges, 1980s.
By Hilton McConnico, Limoges
Located in Lille, FR
Postmodern Coffee Cup Set "Peppers" by Hilton McConnico and Limoges, 1980s.
Perfect condition.
Cup :
Diameter: 9cm
Height: 9cm
Saucer:
Diameter: 13cm
Category
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Limoges Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Stunning Giulia Mangani - Italian Tole lamp with exotic Bird - Sèvres porcelain
By Limoges, Giulia Mangani
Located in Den Haag, NL
Stunning Giulia Mangani - Italian Tole lamp with exotic Bird - Sèvres style porcelain - With movable flowers. Manufactured by Limoges . 1970s come...
Category
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Striped Cream Pot / Dessert Set With Tray by Limoges
By Limoges
Located in Ross, CA
Vintage yellow and white striped cream pot set made around 1960 in Limoges, France. This set would typically used in France for desserts such as chocolate, mousse or custard.
Tray: ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 6 pcs. Limoges Porcelain Espresso Cups
By Limoges
Located in Vilnius, LT
The set of 6 pcs. espresso cups by French Limoges porcelain in cobalt blue richly decorated with gold.
Marked on the bottom.
Measures: Cup H 4.5 x 6.5 x 4.5 cm, saucer 10 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Limoges Porcelain Coffee or Dessert Service Glazed in an Opulent Royal Blue
By Limoges
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A partial coffee/dessert service in opulent Limoges porcelain, comprising 6 dessert plates, 6 side plates and a two-handled sugar container. Glazed in an opulent royal blue, the body...
Category
20th Century French Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
White Porcelain Clam Shell Trinket Box by Limoges
By Limoges
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful white porcelain clam shell trinket box with bronze mounts by Piotet Limoges of France, circa 1970s. This unusual piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 5.25"W...
Category
20th Century French Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pop Art Limoges French Porcelain Lipstick Miniature Trinket Box Rochard Signed
By Rochard Limoges, Limoges
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Limoges France Rochard Peint main trinket box crimson lipstick in blue marbled case with brass accent. Marked as shown. The hinged lidded trinket box measures 1.25 inches tall, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Set of 10 Blue Floral Limoges Dishes for J.E. Caldwell
By Limoges, J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Toronto, ON
A gorgeous set of 10 antique Limgoes blue floral and gilt dinner plates made for J.E. Caldwell.
Category
Early 20th Century French Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Set 12 pcs. French Limoges Porcelain Espresso Cups/Saucers
By Limoges
Located in Vilnius, LT
The set of 12 pcs. espresso cups by French Limoges porcelain in glazed porcelain decorated with green, black and gold decor.
Marked Limoges France.
Measures: Cup H 5.4 x 5.3 cm, sauc...
Category
Early 20th Century French Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Regal Charles Ahrenfeldt Limoges Set 12 Raised Gold Encrusted Soup Bowls Plates
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle, Limoges, Charles Ahrenfeldt
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Very Regal Charles Ahrenfeldt Limoges For Bailey, Banks & Biddle Set Of 12 Raised Gold Encrusted Soup Bowls Plates
Category
20th Century French Belle Époque Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Limoges VP Veuve Perrin, hand painted and french silver vases
By Limoges, Veuve Perrin Factory
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
A lovely, Pair of VP Veuve Perrin limoges vases
Hand painted with detail at the base of the foot and mouth in French silver.
Measures:
22,5 centimeters high
20 centimeters long
12,5...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Limoges Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Limoges Hand-Painted Fish Set with Matching Platter & Sauce Boat
By Limoges
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique fish serving set was made by the renowned Limoges factory of France in approximately 1880 in the period Late Victorian style. The set is composed of porcelain and consis...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Large Antique Limoges Hand Painted Holy Fruit Porcelain Platter Signed Dubois
By Limoges
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very large Limoges porcelain platter featuring hand painted pomegranates, grapes and foliate to the central body. Surrounded by gilt rococo style edges and marked to verso appropri...
Category
20th Century French Rococo Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 12 Cobalt and Gilt Limoges Dinner Plates in Arabesque Design, circa 1900
By Limoges
Located in Essex, MA
Twelve cobalt and gold limoges dinner plates
Porcelain with cobalt background, hand-painted flowers and arabesque design.
Marked W. Guerin & Co. with circa 1900 green mark
e...
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Early 20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Big French Apothecary Jar Opium 19th Porcelain Limoges Drug Cocain Psychedelic
By Limoges
Located in L'Isle sur la Sorgue, FR
French
« opium » Apothecary Jar. Very big.
1900s. France
Porcelain of Limoges.
Perfect condition.
Drug, cocaine, weed, heroin, haschich
Category
Late 19th Century French Beaux Arts Antique Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Dinner Service in White Limoges Porcelain
By Limoges
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A very beautiful 57 pieces dinner service in crisp white Limoges porcelain, embellished with a delicate silver border that highlights its nicely scalloped edges. Stamped on the base with the maker's mark of Jammet Seignolles...
Category
20th Century French Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Carafe in French Limoges Porcelain Hand Painted, 1940s
By Limoges
Located in Milano, MI
Carafe in Limoges porcelain hand painted with floral motifs, made in the 1940s
Ø cm 9 h cm 30
There Limoges porcelain it dates back to the 1660s-70s, when in a French town near...
Category
1940s French Art Nouveau Vintage Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of French Jean Pouyat for Limoges Plates in Cobalt Blue/Gold Decor
By Limoges, Jean Pouyat
Located in Vilnius, LT
Pair of antique French Jean Pouyat for Limoges porcelain plates decorated with cobalt blue and gold decor. Decor is a little bit different in b...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Birks Limoges, Gilt Porcelain Cream/Sugar/Tray, France, Mid-20th Century
By Limoges, Henry Birks & Son
Located in Chatham, ON
BIRKS (Retailer) LIMOGES (Manufacturer) - Vintage hand painted gilt porcelain cream & sugar with tray - Louis XIV style pattern with embossed pattern/design - each piece with Birks b...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Porcelain Serving Tray - Limoges - France
By Limoges
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful antique porcelain serving tray made by the French brand Limoges. The porcelain has a light relief motif. The handles are br...
Category
1910s French Belle Époque Vintage Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Handpainted Limoges Porcelain Egg Box for Asprey
By Limoges, Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine diminutive porcelain dresser or vanity box.
By Limoges for Asprey.
In the size and shape of an egg. Decorated with handpainted green plants, blue devices, and extensive ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Midcentury Limoges Coffee Cup and under Plates in Porcelain and Gold 12 Pieces
By Limoges
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is a coffee or tea service from the factory of Limoges, France, made in the 1970s. This coffee service is made of Limoges porcelain, it has 12 pieces including 6 cups and 6 sauc...
Category
1970s French Neoclassical Vintage Limoges Furniture
Materials
Gold Plate
Early 20th Century Porcelain Jardinière Made by Limoges, France
By Limoges
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful porcelain jardieniere, made by the French brand Limoges. The jardiniere has beautiful relief decorations, gold-colored accents and a beautiful pattern of colorful flowers. ...
Category
1910s French Belle Époque Vintage Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Large Art Deco Limoges Porcelain Vase by Camille Tharaud, France, 1930
By Limoges, Camille Tharaud
Located in Girona, ES
Large Limoges porcelain vase decorated with ferns in blue tones. Small firing defects.
Signed and stamped: Camille Tharaud.
Limoges, France circa 1930.
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Limoges Porcelain Jewellery or Sweets Lidded Dish
By Limoges
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Beautiful Limoges porcelain hand-crafted and hand-painted, gold-rimmed trinket, jewellery box or lidded sweets dish.
Glazed throughout in a creamy ivory, the lid of the dish features a startlingly vivid bouquet of wildflowers and foliage, enclosed within a gold border, itself embellished with golden...
Category
Early 20th Century French Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Large French Apothecary Jar Digitalis
By Limoges
Located in Victoria, BC
Here is a beautiful and large French apothecary jar by Limoges. It features an intricate painted design and was for storing “Digitalis”, a genus...
Category
1960s French Vintage Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Fish Plates by Limoges, France
By Limoges
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Porcelain fish service from the French brand Limoges. The service is decorated with all kinds of different images of fish. The service dates fro...
Category
1960s French Romantic Vintage Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Limoges Porcelain Trinket Dish with Painted Cheetah Design
By Limoges
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A wonderful rectangular 'gentleman's trinket dish in Limoges Misencen porcelain. Featuring a highly detailed and intricately painted design in the dish base, of an imposing cheetah s...
Category
20th Century French Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Limoges Porcelain Trinket Dishes
By Limoges
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A charming pair of trinket dishes in delicate Limoges porcelain, beautifully painted with a spray of wild roses, butterflies and a blue tit, and edged in gilt around their rims. Know...
Category
19th Century Antique Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
1890s Antique Limoges Porcelain Decorative Canister
By Limoges
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique (1890s) Limoges, France porcelain canister marked CFH/GDM, hand painted and signed. This beautiful piece is decadent in design. The porcelai...
Category
1890s French Belle Époque Antique Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage French Cobalt Blue Royal Limoges Gold Trinket or Jewelry Box
By Limoges
Located in Miami, FL
A fine cobalt blue and gold Limoges porcelain hand crafted and hand painted gold trimmed trinket, jewelry box or candy dish.
Bears the well-known Limoges mark...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 5 Porcelain Snails Knife Limoges, circa 1930
By Limoges
Located in Austin, TX
Set of 5 Porcelain Snails Knife signed Limoges, circa 1930.
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Ceramic
Limoges Porcelain Jar with Silver Lid
By Limoges
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A very pretty silver-topped jar in Limoges porcelain, featuring a fresh and delicate hand-painted design of wild rosebuds, cornflowers and hawthorn branches, enclosed within concentr...
Category
Early 20th Century French Limoges Furniture
Materials
Silver
French Jewelry Dish in Pastel Light Purple and Gold
By Limoges
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful French white porcelain jewelry dish with pastel light purple lavender and gold hues, Limoges, France, circa late-20th century. Piece is from 5-star luxury hotel 'Hotel Me...
Category
Late 20th Century French Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Limoges Porcelain Collectible Plates, by Louis Dali, Sights of Paris France
By Limoges
Located in Bastogne, BE
An interesting, beautiful series «Sights of Paris», which was released by the famous French manufactory Limoge in 1980-1983.
The plots for the plates were written by the artist Lo...
Category
1980s French Vintage Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Limoges Porcelain Collectible Plates, by Louis Dali, Sights of Paris France
By Limoges
Located in Bastogne, BE
An interesting, beautiful series «Sights of Paris», which was released by the famous French manufactory Limoge in 1980-1983.
The plots for the plates were written by the artist Lo...
Category
1980s French Vintage Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
French Blue and Gold Soft-Boiled Egg Service, Porcelain Limoges, France, 1928
By Limoges
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Pretty soft-boiled egg service including 6 egg cups and a matching Limoges porcelain tray.
Decorated with small pink, orange and purple flowers.
Striking colors of French Blue as well as several gold edgings on the outside and inside of the egg cups. The interior gold edging of the egg cups and tray are finely crafted.
Stamped Limoges Unique...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Limoges Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Limoges furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Limoges furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Limoges furniture, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Limoges were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Saint Clément, Sarreguemines, and Longchamp. Prices for Limoges furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at £29 and can go as high as £23,416, while a piece like these, on average, fetch £477.
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Questions About Limoges Furniture
- Where is Limoges made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Limoges is made in France. The name of the pottery actually comes from the area where the pottery originated and is manufactured to this day. Some companies may produce pottery that resembles Limoges in East Asia and other locations. You'll find a range of Limoges pottery on 1stDibs.
- What is special about Limoges?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Limoges is special because of its place in the history of ceramics. The widely cherished ceramics named for the French city and commune in which they are made are synonymous with sophistication, elegance and refinement. Today, antique Limoges dinnerware, serveware, decorative objects and other porcelain products are coveted and collected all over the world. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Limoges pieces.
- What is Limoges’ style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Limoge rose to prominence for its regal and romantic porcelain designs. Royalty and the political elite all commissioned pieces from the region’s factories. Pieces feature rich colors and gold embellishments. Browse a range of Limoge porcelain pieces from some of the world’s top collectors on 1stDibs.
- How do I identify Limoges?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify Limoges porcelain, study the marks on the bottom. Some pieces show the French government's official mark, which reads "Limoges Goût de Ville." Limoges sometimes added a variety of factory marks or artist names. Consult an authoritative online resource to research these additional marks. You'll find a selection of expertly vetted Limoges decorative objects and serveware on 1stDibs.
- How do I value Limoges?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To value Limoges, seek help from a licensed appraiser who has experience evaluating porcelain ware. Only an expert can accurately assess the condition of porcelain to determine how much a piece is worth. Shop a range of Limoges porcelain on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Limoges porcelain is made of kaolin, feldspar and quartz, making it the finest hard-paste porcelain in the world. It is the addition of kaolin that makes the porcelain so sought-after and also gives it the distinction of being bone china. Shop a collection of Limoges china from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Limoges is an area in France known for its production of fine porcelain and china. Limoges china was first produced in the 1700s and modeled after Chinese fine, white porcelain. Due to its proximity to kaolin, the key ingredient in porcelain, Limoges is still home to several porcelain factories. Find a variety of Limoges porcelain on 1stDibs.
- How do I identify Limoges china?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few ways to identify Limoges china. There are certain marks that should be present on the bottom of the pieces as well as the keepsake boxes. Look for an official mark from the French government, a studio or manufacturer’s mark and the artist’s name. It’s important to purchase from a vetted seller or vendor to ensure authenticity. While Limoges has at times inspired knockoffs, 1stDibs partners with only top-vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Limoges is a type of decorated porcelain. Authentic Limoges items will have the phrase “Peint Main” or “Peint a la main” hand-painted on the bottom, which means it was painted by hand. You can also look for the Limoges France insignia. Shop a collection of vetted Limoges china from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is Haviland Limoges China?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Haviland Limoges China is a type of porcelain first imported to America by Charles Haviland, an importer of English porcelain. When he discovered Limoges porcelain, Haviland imported blanks and trained a group of painters to decorate the China by hand in a combination of French and English styles. Limoges fine porcelain is white and translucent, allowing for clear markings. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Haviland Limoges China pieces from top sellers around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Limoges enamel technique involves layering molten glass and painting on them. Then, artisans paint over the surface with white to mute the artwork. This method of creating pottery and decorative objects dates back to 12th-century France. Find a selection of Limoges enamel ware 1stDibs.
- Are all Limoges pieces marked?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, not all Limoges pieces are marked. While most Limoges include the factory's production and decorating marks, some pieces will have no mark. That’s why it is important to purchase from a vetted seller or vendor to ensure authenticity. 1stDibs partners with only top-vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To know if a Limoges is real, look for the marking that indicates the maker. The widely cherished ceramics named for the French city and commune in which they are made are synonymous with sophistication, elegance and refinement. Today, antique Limoges dinnerware, serveware, decorative objects and other porcelain products are coveted and collected all over the world. On authentic pieces, you will see the words “Peint Main," which means "hand-painted." Authentic works will also say "Limoges, France." The finish is also a good indication of authenticity. Most real Limoges pieces will have a dull patina. Objects with a glossy or shiny finish are most likely reproductions. Shop a range of Limoges pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One of the first steps to authenticating your Limoges porcelain is to check the bottom of the piece for the maker’s mark or signature. If you spot the ‘Limoges’ mark, this is a good sign. Shop a collection of properly vetted Limoges porcelain from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- Is Limoges china bone china?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, Limoges china is very similar to bone china, but it was not until the late 1700s that the ingredient kaolin, which is integral to bone china, was discovered near Limoges. Therefore, Limoges china made before this point is not truly bone china. Shop an array of authentic Limoges china on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether Limoges France porcelain is valuable depends on a number of factors, including the condition of the piece in question. Limoges porcelain has withstood the test of time for centuries. The widely cherished ceramics named for the French city and commune in which they are made are synonymous with sophistication, elegance and refinement. Generally, collectors are willing to pay more for Limoges porcelain objects that feature a high level of hand-painted detail. Pieces with machine-transferred decorations are typically less valuable. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can assist you with determining how much Limoges pieces are worth. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Limoges porcelain.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Haviland Limoges China could cost you at least $100 - $200, it can go much higher, depending on the style, its condition and much more. They are used as serving pieces like platters, soup tureens, pitchers in various shapes and gravy boats along with tea sets. Find a range of vintage and antique Haviland Limoges china on 1stDibs today.