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Limoges Bowls and Baskets

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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
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 b...
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Early 20th Century French Limoges Bowls and Baskets

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Porcelain

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 and gold banded border w...
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20th Century French Limoges Bowls and Baskets

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Porcelain

Vintage Avian Design Porcelain Ashtray De Limoges
By Tiffany & Co., Limoges, Hermès
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 piece is by Deshoulières...
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1890s French Hollywood Regency Antique Limoges Bowls and Baskets

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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...
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19th Century Antique Limoges Bowls and Baskets

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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...
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20th Century French Limoges Bowls and Baskets

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Porcelain

Pair of Art Deco Porcelain Fruit Stands Limoges
By Limoges
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
Pair of Art Deco porcelain fruit stands in slightly different seizes. Hand-painted in green and pink colors with a rim of roses. Also backside painted. 1 stand stamped Limoges France, 1 stand stamped A. Anternier & Co Limoges Limoges...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Limoges Bowls and Baskets

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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...
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Late 20th Century French Limoges Bowls and Baskets

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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...
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20th Century Italian Limoges Bowls and Baskets

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Porcelain

Limoges Urn or Bowl Porcelain, Green and Gold Color, Made in France, circa 1930
By Limoges
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This bowl or Urn has been made in France Circa 1930, by Limoges Manufacturer. It is guilted, and green colored, hand painted.  
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1930s French Vintage Limoges Bowls and Baskets

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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...
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20th Century French Limoges Bowls and Baskets

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Porcelain

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Haeger Rounded Edge Mauve Pink Postmodern Vide Poche
By Royal Haeger
Located in New York, NY
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Porcelain Casket, Limoges, France
By Limoges
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain casket, Limoges. France Very good condition. dimensions: 4 cm Wed 11 cm.
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Limoges Bowls and Baskets

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French Limoges Hand Painted Gold Trim Trinket Jewelry Box or Candy Dish
By Limoges
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Limoges handcrafted and hand painted gold trimmed trinket, jewelry box or candy dish, circa 1930. Signed, Jammet Seignolles Limoges (history of this maker below). Glazed. Measures: 4 3/8" Diameter x 2 1/4" high. Very good antique condition, no cracks or chips. In 1825, François BAIGNOL moved to LA FABRIQUE, on the edge of the Brigueuil forest and founded...
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1920s Danish Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Crab Bowl or Ashtray
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Barcelona, ES
A funny Royal Copenhagen porcelain basket bowl, dish or ashtray with a highly decorative crab figurine, Denmark, circa 1923. This piece is in excellent condition and it is stamped wi...
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Unique Limoges France Hand Painted Pink Sea Shell Porcelain Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
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White Tall Wrapping Bowl I, a porcelain shard textured bowl by Olivia Walker
By Olivia Walker
Located in London, GB
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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...
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Hand-Painted Vintage Limoges France Round Fine Porcelain Ashtray
By Limoges
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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Vintage French Limoges Fleur De Lis Sea Clam Shell Trinket Dish Tray France
By Limoges
Located in Dayton, OH
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By Louis Lourioux, Deshoulières Limoges, Limoges
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Oyster or Shell Shaped Catchall Dish with Crest, Limoges France, 1900s
By Limoges
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
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Ceramic Vide-Poche, Ashtray or Catchall in Blue, White and Gold, Paris France
By Limoges
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
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Jean Cocteau Porcelain Dish for Limoges, 1959
By Limoges
Located in London, GB
Jean Cocteau dish for Limoges 1959 with stylized cat. Signed Jean Cocteau and dated and fired in plate. Stamped Limoges France to base. Part of a ser...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Limoges Bowls and Baskets

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French White and Gold Porcelain Jewelry Dishes Regency Style, Set of 3
By Limoges
Located in New York, NY
A signed set of three (3) French porcelain white and gold jewelry dishes in the Regency style, circa 20th century, France. Marked on back of all...
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20th Century French Regency Limoges Bowls and Baskets

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Small Porcelain Limoges Tray
By Limoges
Located in East Hampton, NY
Small porcelain Limoges tray with silhouette of a woman.
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Small Porcelain Limoges Tray
Small Porcelain Limoges Tray
H 0.5 in W 6.5 in D 3.75 in
French Limoges Porcelain Sample Plate
By Limoges
Located in Spencertown, NY
Various hand-enameled color references and numbers over-glaze beneath rounded and tapering rectangular tabs. Labelled to front: "L'Hospied Limoges". Marked to underside: "N. 17 12"...
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French White and Gold Porcelain Jewelry Dish with Crab Signed by Designer
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French White and Gold Porcelain Jewelry Dish Signed by Designer
By Limoges
Located in New York, NY
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Limoges bowls and baskets for sale on 1stDibs.

Limoges bowls and baskets are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of porcelain and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Limoges bowls and baskets, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original bowls and baskets by Limoges were created in the Regency style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider bowls and baskets by Pierre D'Avesn, Charles Schneider, and Verlys Glass. Prices for Limoges bowls and baskets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $125 and can go as high as $957, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $425.
Questions About Limoges Bowls and Baskets
  • 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 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
    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
    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 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 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
    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
    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 ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    To identify French Limoges porcelain marks, refer to trusted online resources. There are dozens of markings associated with Limoges porcelain. By comparing the marks on your piece to images shared online, you can determine if your piece is a Limoges. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can also assist you with identification. Explore a range of Limoges porcelain on 1stDibs.
  • 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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