Limoges Decorative Objects
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
Antique Limoges Porcelain Pedestal Compote with Hand-Painted Floral Motifs
By Limoges
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite Limoges porcelain pedestal compote is a distinguished example of French decorative artistry, celebrated for its refinement and timeless charm. Raised on a flared circu...
Category
Early 20th Century French Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
French Limoges Hand Painted Floral Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming Limoges Porcelain Trinket Box painted in pinks, purples and greens. Upon opening the box there is a cute flower design inside as well. The box is marked Peint Main Limoges F...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold, Brass
Rare Haviland Limoges Vase. Limited Edition N°2212
By Theodore Haviland, Limoges
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This elegant baluster vase, crafted by the renowned Haviland porcelain manufacture in Limoges, is a striking example of French decorative art. Made from fine porcelain, the vase feat...
Category
20th Century French Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Limoges Porcelain Tray by Philippe Deshoulieres ‘Sophie d’E’
By Limoges
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite Philippe Deshoulieres Sophie d’E Limoges porcelain tray is a beautifully detailed decorative piece, celebrating the refinement and artistry long associated with French...
Category
20th Century French Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Exquisite Rare French Limoges Colorful Christmas Drum Jewelry Holder Box
By Limoges
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item that we are offering is A Rare Estate Beautiful Large Handpainted Limoges Christmas Drum Stamped Porcelain and Bronze Jewelry Holder / Pill Box. Outstandingly done...
Category
20th Century French Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$125 Sale Price
50% Off
Late 19th Century Limoges Enamel Keepsake Box
By Limoges
Located in Paris, FR
Small, rectangular, enamel keepsake box from Limoges. The lid is decorated with a central medallion featuring the profile of an upper-class woman, who was certainly the owner of this...
Category
19th Century French Renaissance Antique Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Romantic Porcelain Trinket Box with Garden Scene, France, Mid-20th Century
By Limoges
Located in Bochum, NRW
Romantic Porcelain Trinket Box with Garden Scene, France, Mid-20th Century
A charming hand-painted porcelain trinket box, likely French, dating to the mid-20th century. Measuring 10 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Porcelain Cherub Box with Relief Lid, c. Late 19th Century
By Limoges
Located in Bochum, NRW
Antique Porcelain Cherub Box with Relief Lid, c. Late 19th Century
Dimensions: 20 × 5.5 × 3 cm
A finely molded porcelain trinket or presentation box, featur...
Category
1970s French Louis XVI Vintage Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Large Limoges France Hand Painted Vase "Marked", #Ric00010
By Limoges
Located in Norton, MA
Antique 1910 large Limoges France hand painted Vase "Marked", Ric00010
Comprising an ornate Rococo style vase on four gilt scroll feet with molded b...
Category
Early 20th Century French Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Art Nouveau Nude Decorated Lidded Porcelain Jar, Limoges, French, Circa 1905
By Limoges
Located in Incline Village, NV
Uniquely decorated porcelain Limoges jar with a wide winged span nude woman and a duck flying out of her hair, perhaps beckoning her to join in the flight. Her legs and feet end as one "a la mermaid". She is quite beautiful and is holding a bouquet of flowers in front of her. The same image appears on the other side. She is hand painted with brown hair, skin tones, with white and black detail to the "butterfly like" double wings. The duck is painted brown and black. Two gold leaf bands circumvents the vessel at the bottom and two thirds up. A blue band above the gold band at the base completes the hand painted decoration of the exterior. The interior of the jar is painted a light colored lime green. The underneath is clearly marked "P L Limoges...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage White Porcelain Limoges Nautical Cachepot / Tureen
By Limoges
Located in New York, NY
Vintage white porcelain Limoges nautical cachepot / tureen. Oblong shaped footed tureen with gilt rope handles perfect for your shell collections. Underg...
Category
20th Century French Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Limoges 22k Gold Trinket Jewelry Pieces Louis XVI Courtesan Scene
By Limoges
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Elegant vintage Limoges 22-karat gold trinket jewelry decorative pieces.
French vintage Limoges porcelain in cobalt royal blue with fine gold decor.
Mark...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel, Gold Leaf
LIMOGES hand-painted porcelain vase, 1950s
By Limoges
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
LIMOGES vase in hand-painted Porcelain, France, 1950s.
LIMOGES vase made of Porcelain hand-painted in France in the 1950s, with gold trim.
The attribution mark is present at the bo...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
huge vase, crater vase, hand painted, signed, 1950s, Limoges, France
By Limoges
Located in Wien, AT
Wonderful huge vase from the famous manufacturer Limoges from France, made in the 1950s.
The shape of the vase is called a crater vase, an antique shape with two handles in the sha...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$800 Sale Price
20% Off
French Limoges Porcelain Burgundy Gilt Swan Handle Centerpiece Signed SC
By Limoges, (After) Jean-Honoré Fragonard
Located in Forney, TX
A beautiful vintage French Limoges porcelain swan handled table centerpiece / vase / fruit bowl / jardiniere / wine cooler with medallions after renowned 18th century Rococo painter ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Rococo Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Limoges Vase in Hand-Painted Porcelain with Floral & Gold Decor, France, 80s
By Limoges
Located in Bastogne, BE
A collectible vintage flower vase made in France by the famous Limoges manufactory, c. 1980s. This exquisite item is handcrafted from high-quality porcelain.
Delicate white and pink...
Category
1970s French Art Deco Vintage Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
French Porcelain 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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
French Limoges Enamel on Copper Portrait Painting of a Woman, 20th C
By Limoges
Located in Big Flats, NY
A French Limoges painting offers enamel on copper portrait of a woman in outdoor setting, seated in giltwood frame, 20th century.
Measures- 10.5'' H x 9.5'' W x 1.75'' D; sight 5'' H...
Category
20th Century French Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
$440 Sale Price
20% Off
Pink and Gold Chinoiserie Vide Poche
By Limoges
Located in New York, NY
Pink and gold Chinoiserie vide-poche. French porcelain raspberry pink and gold painted ashtray with central gold pagoda pavilion with raised out curving pink...
Category
20th Century French Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Gucci Cestri e Nastri Porcelain Ashtray by Limoges
By Gucci, Limoges
Located in Miami, FL
Fine porcelain Gucci cigar ashtray from the 'Cestri e Nastri' (Baskets & Ribbons) collection. Made in France by Limoges. Decorated with a basket of fruit a...
Category
20th Century Italian Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Hand-Painted Limoges Mount Rushmore Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Delray Beach, FL
A charming and finely hand-painted Limoges porcelain trinket box depicting Mount Rushmore. Expertly detailed in the classic Limoges tradition, it captures the monument’s sculptural p...
Category
Late 20th Century French Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Vintage Limoges 22k Gold Trinket Piano Box Louis XVI Courtesan Scene
By Limoges
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Elegant vintage Limoges 22-karat gold trinket piano box.
French vintage Limoges porcelain in cobalt royal blue with fine gold decor.
Marked on base as “L...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel, Gold Leaf
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Antique Porcelain Hand Painted Powder Box by Limoges
By Limoges
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful antique porcelain hand painted powder box by Limoges, circa 1898. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Boucheron Paris Porcelain Trinket Tray by Limoges, Hand-Painted, France c.1980s
By Boucheron, Limoges
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Boucheron Paris Porcelain Trinket Tray by Limoges, Hand-Painted, France c.1980s
Elevate your space with this exquisite hand-painted porcelain trinket tray, made in Limoges, France for the iconic luxury jeweler Boucheron Paris. This square vide-poche features a vibrant illustration of the Boucheron Maison at Place Vendôme, with a majestic Maharajah riding an elephant in front, framed by a rich purple serpent motif border.
The image depicts a historical event related to Boucheron, a French luxury jewelry house, and features an elephant procession in front of their boutique.
This image likely commemorates the famous elephant procession organized by Boucheron in 1928, when Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala visited Paris.
The Maharaja arrived with a large retinue and an impressive collection of jewels, which he commissioned Boucheron to reset.
This event was a significant moment in the history of both Boucheron and high-end jewelry, showcasing the opulence and global reach of luxury in the early 20th century.
The image emphasizes the grandeur of the occasion and the unique way in which Boucheron engaged with its distinguished clientele.
Hand-crafted from fine French Limoges porcelain, this decorative catchall tray is ideal for holding jewelry, cigars, rings, or keys on a vanity, dresser, or cocktail table.
Marked on the base: "Boucheron Paris, Porcelaine de Limoges, France."
A rare and collectible luxury accent piece, perfect for those who appreciate Parisian heritage, French porcelain, and timeless design from the world of high jewelry.
Maker: Porcelaine de Limoges for Boucheron
Origin: France, c.1980s
Material: Fine porcelain
Design: Hand-painted Place Vendôme with elephant and snake motif
Shape: Square tray / ashtray / vide-poche
Marking: "Boucheron Paris, Porcelaine de Limoges France"
Keywords: Boucheron Paris porcelain tray, Limoges trinket dish...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Limoges Porcelain Hand Painted Gold Trimmed Candleholder
By Limoges
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful hand painted porcelain candleholder by Limoges.
The prominent white and burgundy tones are very pleasing to the eye as are the exquisite details including gold trims with accentuating floral designs.
Very good condition, no cracks or chips.
Bears the well known Limoges mark...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rococo Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$240 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Limoges 22k Gold Trinket Jewelry Boxes Louis XVI Courtesan Scene
By Limoges
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Elegant vintage Limoges 22-karat gold trinket jewelry boxes.
French vintage Limoges porcelain in cobalt royal blue with fine gold decor.
Marked on base as “Limoges France" Porcelain D' Art ”.
Beautiful cobalt blue porcelain with 22-karat gold hand painted with with the classic courtesan scene of a man and woman in the Louis XVI period attire.
Perfect gift for your special someone.
One small box. 6 x6 cm / 2.32 x 2.32 inches
One piano box...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel, Gold Leaf
Bernardaud Lithophane Candle Votive by Bernardaud
By Bernardaud, Limoges
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
The Nativity Bernardaud Lithophane Candle Votive Candle holder, Backlit Scenes, in original box.
Once this is lit up, it simply creates a warm and peaceful atmosphere in any space. A...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Limoges France Oval Scalloped Porcelain Box With High Relief Rocaille Trim
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Beautiful Limoges porcelain oval scalloped shaped trinket box is handmade and hand painted in a soft mauve color and features high relief white rocaille and shell motif porcelain tri...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Haviland Limoges Oval Marseille Bowl with Cover, White Porcelain, 1894-1931
By Limoges
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Haviland Limoges Oval Bowl with Cover is in Marseille (or Schleiger 9) shape; it is all white in color. The bowl has complicated asymmetrical shape with elaborate textured decor on both bowl and cover and scalloped double rim on the cover. The bowl has two handles on opposite sides. In factory catalogues it is often listed as covered vegetable server.
Marseille shape was introduced in 1890s and quickly become one of the most popular lines of Haviland china...
Category
Early 20th Century French Late Victorian Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Sewing Theme Limoges France Floral Motif Porcelain Double Thimbles or Needle Box
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Very pretty, Limoges porcelain double thimble shaped trinket box is handmade with a white background and features pretty multi-colored flowers surrounding each side of the double thi...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique French Limoges Enamel on Copper Portrait Vase, 19th Century
By Limoges
Located in San Francisco, CA
A small antique baluster shape portrait vase. Enamel on copper with a hand painted young woman and romantic scenic background. Unsigned.
French, seco...
Category
19th Century French Antique Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper, Enamel
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...
Category
1960s French Vintage Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$298 Sale Price
39% Off
Porcelain Peint Main Scotch Whiskey Trinket Box by Limoges
By Limoges
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful porcelain peint main (hand painted) vintage scotch whiskey trinket box by Limoges, circa 1980s. This unusual piece is in very good vintage con...
Category
20th Century French Limoges Decorative Objects
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...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
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...
Category
Early 20th Century French Victorian Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
Limoges France Hand Painted Porcelain Victorian Style Boot Shoe Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Very pretty Limoges porcelain old fashion Victorian style lace up boot shoe shaped trinket box is handmade in France and features a white background with skillfully hand painted clusters of deep pink roses, vining green...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Limoges 22k Gold Trinket Ashtray Louis XVI Courtesan Scene
By Limoges
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Elegant vintage Limoges 22-karat gold trinket ashtray
French vintage Limoges porcelain in cobalt royal blue with fine gold decor.
Marked on base as “Limog...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel, Gold Leaf
Limoges Porcelain Octagonal Trinket box
By Limoges
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Limoges Porcelain Octagonal Trinket Box. Its background is hand painted pink and white. The top of the hinged lid is adorned with a green grass with three daisies. Some gil...
Category
20th Century French Victorian Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Limoges France Cigar Ashtray Porcelain Dish Catchall by French Artist 1997
By Limoges
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large one of a kind Limoges porcelain ashtray in a square shape featuring a beautiful hand painted country scene from the 19th century depicting a lady with a baby in her hands and a...
Category
Late 20th Century French Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Limoges Porcelain Apothecary Jar
By Limoges
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a Limoges Porcelain Apothecary Jar. It depicts a cylindrical shaped jar with white background and hand painted with the front of a Greek Temple in the front center. The Latin na...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century Ceramic Port by M.N.D Limoges, 1960s
By Limoges
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Mid-Century Ceramic Lidded Box by Romacrea 1960s - Era Fratelli Fanciullacci
Decorative polychrome porcelain dish, painted decoration depicting a stag, signed M.N.D. Limoges on the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Camille Tharaud Limoges Art Deco Porcelain Jewelry Box, France 20th century
By Limoges, Camille Tharaud
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This refined porcelain lidded box by Camille Tharaud represents the elegance and technical mastery of early 20th-century Limoges decorative arts. Produced in France during the Art De...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Limoges Porcelain Figurine of an 18th Century Gentleman
By Limoges
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a small Limoges porcelain depicting a man with an 18th century gentleman suit. He is standing in front of some green bushes. Under the bas...
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$262 Sale Price
25% Off
Exquisite Rare French Large Young Lovers Turquoise Blue Gold Limoges Boxes
By Limoges
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item that we are offering is A Rare and Impressive Magnificent and Exquisite Rare Large Handpainted Limoges Stamped Porcelain and Bronze Jewelry Holder / Pill Box. Outs...
Category
20th Century French Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$270 Sale Price
55% Off
Art Nouveau Flower Vase Limoges Porcelain and Silver by Joe Descomps
By Joe Descomps Cormier, Limoges
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Flower vase
On one side it has a nude - Erotic lady drinking wine, and on the other a devil. Very nice quality enamel porcelain flower vase. It has silver rings on the neck and on th...
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Massive Deluxe Exquisite French Floral Scroll Sevres Style Cobalt Limoges Box
By Limoges
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is A Beautiful Rare Porcelain Sevres Jewelry Centerpiece Box with Lid. Features Lovely Hand painted colorful Floral Detail and Intricate Gold Leaf ...
Category
20th Century French Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
$1,800 Sale Price
60% Off
Important Early 20th C Floral Large Tiffany & Co Limoges Porcelain Jewelry Box
By Limoges
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item that we are offering is A Rare and Impressive Magnificent and Exquisite Rare Large Handpainted Tiffany & Co Limoges Stamped Porcelain Jewelry Box. Outstandingly do...
Category
20th Century French Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$350 Sale Price
30% Off
Alexandre Marty, Limoges, Large Art Deco Vase in Copper and Enamelled, 20th
By Limoges
Located in Beaune, FR
Rare, large and wonderful spherical vase with small ring neck very slightly flared and resting on a circular base. It is copper and enamelled with floral decorations in shades of gre...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Vintage Limoges France Mini Picture in Wood and Porcelain with Romantic Scene
By Limoges
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Vintage Limoges France Mini Picture in Wood and Porcelain with Romantic Scene
Type Mini Picture
Brand Limoges
Material Porcelain an Wood
Subject Romantic
Finish Painted
Shape Round
...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel, Gold Leaf
Exquisite French Floral Scroll Sevres Style Cobalt Bronze Limoges Jewelry Box
By Limoges
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item that we are offering is A Rare and Impressive Magnificent and Exquisite Rare Large Handpainted Sevres Style Limoges Stamped Porcelain and Bronze Jewelry Box. Outst...
Category
20th Century French Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$400 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Limoges Jmmet Seignolles plates & box Souvenir de son Vogage a Lourdes
By Limoges
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Set of Elegant vintage Limoges box and two plates.
Marked on base as “Jammet Seignolles Souvenir de mon voyage á Lourdes”.
-Memories of my trip ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel, Gold Leaf
Exquisite Rare Italian Turquoise Blue and White Gold Capodimonte Man with Hat
By Limoges
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item that we are offering is A Rare and Impressive Magnificent and Exquisite Rare Large Capodimonte Gentleman Stamped Porcelain. Outstandingly done with Magnificent Col...
Category
20th Century Italian Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$600 Sale Price
50% Off
Vintage Great Britain Silver 3 Pill Box "Victoria" 1838 - 1887
By Limoges
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Vintage Great Britain Silver 3 Pill Box "Victoria" 1838 - 1887
Measures 5'5 x 3'5 x 2'5 cm / 2,16 x 1,37 x 0,98 inches
Weight 48 gr
Pradera is a second generation of a family ru...
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Louis XVI Antique Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Vintage Limoges France Mini Plate with Bird Scene
By Limoges
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Vintage Limoges France Mini Plate with Bird Scene
Type Mini Plate
Brand Limoges
Material Porcelain
Subject Bird
Finish Painted
Shape Round
Diameter 10,5 cm/ 4,13 inches
I
Limoges P...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel, Gold Leaf
Important Early 20th C Floral Wreath Sevres Style Bronze Limoges Jewelry Box
By Limoges
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item that we are offering is A Rare and Impressive Magnificent and Exquisite Rare Large Handpainted Sevres Style Limoges Stamped Porcelain and Bronze Jewelry Box. Outst...
Category
20th Century French Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$400 Sale Price
33% Off
Enamelled Porcelain Vase by Limoges, Art Deco Design, France, 1940
By Limoges
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Enamelled porcelain vase in brown tones and black, design by Lemovices, made by Limoges. Signed Lemovices
France, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Limoges Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$1,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Limoges decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Limoges decorative objects 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 decorative objects, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative objects 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 decorative objects by Henriot Quimper, Fives-Lille, and Grande Maison HB Quimper. Prices for Limoges decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $84 and can go as high as $10,613, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $450.
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Questions About Limoges Decorative Objects
- 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.
- 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.
- Is Limoges valuable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, some Limoges pieces are valuable. Generally, pieces that date back to the 19th century fetch the highest prices. In addition to age, the type, style and condition of a piece all impact selling prices, as well as how rare it is and what the current demand for similar pieces is like. A certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert can give you an estimate of how much a particular piece is worth. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Limoges porcelain wares.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 ExpertAugust 8, 2024To identify your Limoges pattern, conduct research using trusted online resources. More than two dozen makers produced Limoges china, and they all used different hallmarks to identify their pieces. You can use the mark on your china to determine the maker. Once you know who crafted your china, examine the details of the pattern carefully and then compare them to images online to learn the pattern. If you need assistance with the identification process, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a diverse assortment of Limoges china on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 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.
- Is Limoges worth anything?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024Yes, some Limoges is worth something. Authentic Limoges porcelain tableware, vases and objets d’art continue to be popular with collectors and design lovers worldwide, and prices for pieces vary based on their age, style, type, condition and other factors. Sets of dinnerware and decorative objects from the late 19th and early 20th centuries are often worth more as their age makes them rarer. To find out how much a particular piece may be worth, seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a variety of Limoges porcelain wares on 1stDibs.
- Is Limoges china worth anything?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024Yes, some Limoges china is worth something. Some pieces are valuable because they are favorites among collectors. Examples include full sets in popular patterns like Chine Petit Panier Chinois and certain limited edition shaving mugs. Generally, the maker, age, style, type and condition will all play a role in determining how much a particular piece is worth. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can provide you with an estimated value for your china. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Limoges china.
- 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 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.