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Limoges Furniture

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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
Vintage Cobalt Blue and Gold Trim Limoges Porcelain Trinket Box France
By Limoges
Located in East Quogue, NY
Beautiful vintage cobalt blue lidded porcelain trinket jewelry box with gold hand-painted floral decorative rim. The central illustration is of a couple dressed in Louis XVI period...
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1950s French Louis XVI Vintage Limoges Furniture

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Ceramic, Porcelain

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...
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19th Century French Antique Limoges Furniture

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Porcelain

Later 20th Century Limoges Basket Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Limoges trinket or pill basket box, French, later 20th century. 24k gold encrusted porcelain. Marked: Limoges France, Peint main, Incrustation or fin (painted by hand, fine gold inla...
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Late 20th Century French Limoges Furniture

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Porcelain

Later 20th Century Limoges Bergere Chair Pill Box
By Limoges
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Limoges trinket or pill box in the form of a bergere chair, French later 20th century. 24k gold & silver encrused. Marked: Limoges France, Porcelaine D'Art Du Cruou, MCLS, Made in Fr...
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Late 20th Century French Limoges Furniture

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Porcelain

Later 20th Century Limoges Bergere Chair Pill Box
By Limoges
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Limoges trinket or pill box in the form of a bergere chair, French later 20th century. 24k gold & silver encrused. Marked: Limoges France, Porcelaine D'Art Du Cruou, MCLS, Made in Fr...
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Late 20th Century French Limoges Furniture

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Porcelain

Later 20th Century Limoges Peas in a Pod Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Limoges trinket box in the form five peas in a pod, French later 20th century. Bee clasp. Marked: Limoges France, Porcelaine D'Art Du Cruou, MCLS. 3 1/8" x 3/4" x 1/2". Whitehall An...
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Late 20th Century French Limoges Furniture

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Porcelain

Later 20th Century Limoges Bergere Chair Pill Box
By Limoges
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Limoges trinket or pill box in the form of a bergere chair, French later 20th century. 24k gold & silver encrused. Marked: Limoges France, Peint main, Incrustation or fin (painted by...
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Late 20th Century French Limoges Furniture

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Porcelain

Later 20th Century Limoges Top Hat Pill Box
By Limoges
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Limoges pill box in the form of a top hat, French later 20th century. Gilded & silvered with gilt mounts. Marked: Limoges France, Porcelaine D'Art Du Cruou, MCLS, Made in France. 1 5...
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Late 20th Century French Limoges Furniture

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Porcelain

Later 20th Century Limoges Bergere Chair Pill Box
By Limoges
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Limoges trinket or pill box in the form of a bergere chair, French later 20th century. 24k gold & silver encrused. Marked: Limoges France, Peint main, Incrustation or fin (painted by...
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Late 20th Century French Limoges Furniture

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Porcelain

Later 20th Century Limoges Top Hat Pill Box
By Limoges
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Limoges pill box in the form of a top hat, French, later 20th century. Gilded & silvered. Marked: Limoges France, Peint main, Incrustation or fin (painted by hand, fine gold inlay). ...
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Late 20th Century French Limoges Furniture

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Porcelain

Later 20th Century Limoges Miniature Basket with Three Scent Bottles
By Limoges
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Limoges miniature basket holding three scent bottles, French later 20th century. Marked: Dubarry, Porcelaine de France , Ltd, Limoges, Made in France, Veritable, Bleu de Four. 2" x 1...
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Late 20th Century French Limoges Furniture

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Porcelain, Glass

Camille Tharaud for Limoges Little Girl Biscuit Bust
By Limoges
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous porcelain busts of Louise Brongniart in bisque porcelain on royal blue enameled base, by Tharaud, Limoges, after the originals by Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741-1828). Louise was...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Limoges Furniture

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Gold

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...
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20th Century French Limoges Furniture

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Porcelain

French Limoges Porcelain Cobalt Blue Pate-Sur-Pate Vase
By Limoges, Marcel Chaufriasse
Located in Vilnius, LT
A cobalt blue background Limoges vase and pate-sur-pate technique with scene of female figures. Signed Marcel Chaufriasse Limoges. Very good vintage condition.
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Early 20th Century French Limoges Furniture

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Porcelain

Tiffany & Co. Limoges France American Garden Round Porcelain Collectible Box
By Tiffany & Co., Limoges
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Tiffany & Co. Limoges France American Garden Round Porcelain Pill Box. TIFFANY & CO. “American Garden” Round Collectible Porcelain Box made in Limoges, France. Vintage Tiffany & Co. ...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XIV Limoges Furniture

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Porcelain

Porcelain Ashtray Limoges Paris Arc de Triomphe Hand-Painted Dish France 1960s
By Limoges
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Limoges Porcelain Ashtray The Paris "Arc de Triomphe" Hand-Painted Dish France 1960s. Limoges porcelain Vintage Ashtray Dish with The Paris ...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XIV Limoges Furniture

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Porcelain

Audubon by TIFFANY & Co Limoges Porcelain Vanity Trinket Box Chinoiserie Decor
By Limoges, Tiffany & Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Audubon by TIFFANY & Co Limoges Porcelain Vanity Round Jar. Highly collectible Audubon by Tiffany, Chinese Pavilion produced in France by Limoges. Tiffany & Co Audubon Limoges France Porcelain trinket box decorated in the Audubon Chinoiserie pattern. A lovely vintage porcelain vintage Limoges trinket jewelry box hand painted with colorful red and blue birds sitting in a tree, with a pagoda style gold bird cage decorated with gold trim. Grab this one of a kind decorative collectible trinket box designed by Tiffany & Co and made by Limoges France to set upon your dresser, nightstand, coffee table, or shelves. Whatever you do with this cute but luxurious box, put it in eyes view, because it will never fail to make you smile. Set upon your fine china cabinet and create a luxurious pairing with other fine Hermes...
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Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Limoges Furniture

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Porcelain

Limoges France Porcelain Dish Ashtray Souvenir of Paris Cobalt Blue and 24K Gold
By Limoges
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand-Painted Cobalt Blue and Gold Limoges France Porcelain Ashtray. Vintage Limoges France porcelain round ashtray cobalt blue and 24 karat gold. Elegant precious porcelain ashtray hand painted with a scene Souvenir of Paris, the monuments are The Tour Eiffel, the Arc de Triumphe, Le Sacre Coeur, The Notre Dame, L'opera. Use it as an ashtray or for decorative accent dish. Limoges made in France...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Limoges Furniture

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Porcelain

19th Century French Limoges Old Paris Gilt White Porcelain Serving Platter
By Limoges
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous antique French white porcelain serving platter by Theodore Haviland made in Limoges, France, circa 1890. Maker's mark on reverse. This beautiful platter is a nice large si...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Limoges Furniture

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Porcelain

Limoges Porcelain Dish Ashtray Paris La Tour Eiffel Hand-Painted France 1960s
By Limoges
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Limoges porcelain Vintage Ashtray Dish with Paris La Tour Eiffel Hand-Painted Limoges France Dish. 1960s Limoges France Eiffel tower souveni...
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Mid-20th Century French Limoges Furniture

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Porcelain

Limoges Porcelain Ashtray Mont Saint Michel Hand-Painted Dish France 1960s
By Limoges
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Limoges porcelain Vintage Ashtray Dish with The "Mont Saint Michel" Hand-Painted Limoges France Dish by G Rogier. 1960s Limoges France Eiffe...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Limoges Furniture

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Porcelain

Service à café complet porcelaine façon Limoges vintage 1960
By Limoges
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Absolument AUCUN défaut Le set complet est composé de : 6 tasses 6 sous tasses 1 sucrier Rococo et charmant set de café français
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Limoges Furniture

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Porcelain

19th Century Cache Pot in Limoges Porcelain
By Limoges
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A beautiful and vividly coloured 19th century cache pot, or jardinière, lovingly crafted from Limoges porcelain in the 18th century Sèvres styl...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Limoges Furniture

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Porcelain

Exquisite Limoges Enamel Portrait of a Floral Kokoshnik Beauty
By Limoges
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exquisite Limoges Enamel Portrait of a Floral Kokoshnik Beauty France, Circa 1900s A exquisite French Limoges enamel portrait, circa the 1900s, capturing a mesmerizing portrait of a...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Limoges Furniture

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Enamel

French Art deco Limoges Porcelaine Coffee Service, 1925s
By Limoges
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very beautiful coffee service with their Limoges porcelain saucers dating from 1925 in good condition. Pretty pink color and blue and yellow flowers. Just one cup is slightly cracked...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Limoges Furniture

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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...
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1890s French Louis XV Antique Limoges Furniture

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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...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Limoges Furniture

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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...
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1910s French Belle Époque Vintage Limoges Furniture

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Porcelain

French Art Deco Limoges Porcelaine by Raynaud Tea and Coffee Service
By Limoges
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful coffee and tea service from the 1930s in Limoges porcelain by Raynaud (stamp under each piece), consisting of a teapot, a milk jug, a sugar bowl, 12 coffee cups and their s...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Limoges Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique La Seynie P & P Limoges 5 Piece Vanity Tray Set
By Limoges
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Antique La Seynie P & P Limoges 5 Piece Vanity Tray Set. The large tray is signed G. Dodge on the upper right side. The smaller tray bears the manufac...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Limoges Furniture

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Porcelain

Set of 6 Fine Antique Seth Hopkins Signed Theodore Haviland Limoges France Oyste
By Limoges
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Stunning Set of 6 Fine Antique Seth Hopkins Signed Theodore Haviland Limoges France Oyster Plates Could be use for a plate wall or for you...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Limoges Furniture

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Porcelain, Paint

French Flapper Ceramic Perfume Bottle by Charles Serpaut Limoges
By Limoges
Located in Van Nuys, CA
1920s porcelain Art-Deco powder box featuring a flapper in a large dress by Charles Serpaut. Limoges stamp. 6.25 in height, 6.5 in width, 3.5 in length, inside box 2in in height, 4 ...
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1920s French Vintage Limoges Furniture

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Ceramic

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...
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1970s French Louis XV Vintage Limoges Furniture

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Porcelain

Beautifully Hand Painted & Decorated Gilt Gold Scene Detail Decorative Pair Vase
By Limoges
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate your decor with this pair of beautifully hand-painted and decorated gilt gold scene detail decorative vases or centerpieces. Each vase is a masterpiece of artistry, featuring...
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Limoges Furniture

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Gold

Beautifully Hand Painted / Gilt French Porcelain Footed Centerpiece / Punch Bowl
By Limoges
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Enhance your dining or decor with this beautifully hand-painted and gilt gold-decorated French Limoges Porcelain Footed Tableware Centerpiece / punch Bowl. This exquisite piece is a...
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1910s French Victorian Vintage Limoges Furniture

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Gold

LIMOGES porcelain riser with painting signed by C. LORIS
By Limoges
Located in Torino, IT
Porcelain riser from LIMOGES with signed painting by C. LORIS. ORIGIN France PERIOD Early twentieth century MARK Limoges MODEL Riser, fruit bowl centerpiece MATERIALS Painted Po...
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1940s French Vintage Limoges Furniture

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Porcelain

LIMOGES vase made of biscuit ceramic and enamel, with bas-reliefs in classical style
By Limoges
Located in Torino, IT
LIMOGES vase ceramic biscuit and enamel, with bas-reliefs in a classic style. ORIGIN France PERIOD Second Twentieth Century MARK LIMOGES France MATERIALS Biscuit ceramics and gla...
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1960s French Vintage Limoges Furniture

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Ceramic

Beautifully Hand Painted / Gilt French Porcelain Footed Centerpiece Bowl
By Limoges
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Enhance your dining or decor with this beautifully hand-painted and gilt gold-decorated French Limoges Porcelain Footed Tableware Centerpiece Bowl. This exquisite piece is a true wor...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Limoges Furniture

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Gold

Beautifully Hand Painted / Gilt French Porcelain Footed Centerpiece Bowl
By Limoges
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Enhance your dining or decor with this beautifully hand-painted and gilt gold-decorated French Limoges Porcelain Footed Tableware Centerpiece Bowl. This exquisite piece is a true wor...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Limoges Furniture

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Gold

Hermes Paris White and Burgundy-Red Limoges Porcelain Picture Frame
By Hermès, Limoges
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hermes, Paris designs this superb and rare picture photo frame. Exclusively made for Hermes in Limoges, this timeless and elegant white porcelain picture frame is hand-decorated with...
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1960s French Modern Vintage Limoges Furniture

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Ceramic, Glass, Porcelain, Leather

19th Century Limoges Serving Bowl
By Limoges
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautiful Serving bowl
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19th Century French Antique Limoges Furniture

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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...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Limoges Furniture

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Porcelain

Exquisite Limoges France Polychrome Porcelain Egg with Perfume Bottle Inside
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Exquisitely handmade and hand painted miniature Limoges porcelain egg shaped perfume box with a hinged lid is decorated with pretty polychrome f...
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Late 20th Century French Belle Époque Limoges Furniture

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Glass, Porcelain

"Young Greeks Attending a Cock Fight", Superb Limoges Enamel of Gérôme Painting
By Limoges
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Although KPM, the German porcelain firm, is well known for its glazed plaques that copied great European masterwork paintings, Limoges in France did the same, though in enamel, an ar...
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1920s French Beaux Arts Vintage Limoges Furniture

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Enamel

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

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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...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Limoges Furniture

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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

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Porcelain

French Limoges Porcelain Jewelry Box with Rich Gold Decor
By Limoges
Located in Vilnius, LT
Cobalt blue porcelain jewelry box richly decorated with gold decor produced by Limoges France. Marked on the bottom.
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Limoges Furniture

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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.   
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Mid-20th Century French Limoges Furniture

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Porcelain

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 comes ...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Limoges Furniture

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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...
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1920s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Limoges Furniture

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Porcelain

Set of 36 Dinner Plates - Raynaud Incrustation Duchesse China by Limoges
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

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Gold

Vintage Avian Design Porcelain Ashtray De Limoges
By Hermès, Tiffany & Co., Limoges
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...
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1890s French Hollywood Regency Antique Limoges Furniture

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Porcelain

Vintage Cobalt Blue Royal Limoges France 22-Karat Gold Trinket Boxes Set
By Limoges
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elegant vintage round Limoges 22-karat gold trinket jewelry box and e small plates French vintage Limoges porcelain in cobalt royal blue with fine gold decor. Marked on base as “Limoges France" Porcelain Limoges Castel...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Limoges Furniture

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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...
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20th Century Limoges Furniture

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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

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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...
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20th Century Limoges Furniture

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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: ...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Limoges Furniture

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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.
Questions About Limoges Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Limoges 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Limoges 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Limoge 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To 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, 2022
    Limoges 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, 2022
    Limoges 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There 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, 2022
    Limoges 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Haviland 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, 2022
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, 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, 2023
    To 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, 2022
    One 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, 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, 2023
    Whether 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, 2021
    Haviland 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.

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