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Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Meissen Porcelain (Staatliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Meissen) is one of the preeminent porcelain factories in Europe and was the first to produce true porcelain outside of Asia. It was established in 1710 under the auspices of King Augustus II “the Strong” of Saxony-Poland (1670–1733), a keen collector of Asian ceramics, particularly Ming porcelain.

In pursuing his passion, which he termed his “maladie de porcelaine,” Augustus spent vast sums, amassing some 20,000 pieces of Japanese and Chinese ceramics. These, along with examples of early Meissen, comprise the Porzellansammlung, or porcelain collection, of the Zwinger Palace, in Dresden.

The king was determined, however, to free the European market from its dependence on Asian imports and to give European artisans the freedom to create their own porcelain designs. To this end, he charged the scientist Ehrenfried Walther von Tschirnhaus and aspiring alchemist Johann Friedrich Böttger with the task of using local materials to produce true, hard-paste porcelain (as opposed to the soft-paste variety European ceramists in the Netherlands, Germany, France, Italy and Spain had been producing since the late Renaissance). In 1709, the pair succeeded in doing just that, employing kaolin, or “china clay.” A year later, the Meissen factory was born.

In its first decades, Meissen mostly looked to Asian models, producing wares based on Japanese Kakiemon ceramics and pieces with Chinese-inflected decorations called chinoiserie. During the 1720s its painters drew inspiration from the works of Watteau, and the scenes of courtly life, fruits and flowers that adorned fashionable textiles and wallpaper. It was in this period that Meissen introduced its famous cobalt-blue crossed swords logo — derived from the arms of the Elector of Saxony as Arch-Marshal of the Holy Roman Empire — to distinguish its products from those of competing factories that were beginning to spring up around Europe.

By the 1730s, Meissen’s modelers and decorators had mastered the style of Asian ceramics, and Augustus encouraged them to develop a new, original aesthetic. The factory’s director, Count Heinrich von Brühl, used Johann Wilhelm Weinmann’s botanical drawings as the basis for a new line of wares with European-style surface decoration. The Blue Onion pattern (Zwiebelmuster), first produced in 1739, melded Asian and European influences, closely following patterns used in Chinese underglaze-blue porcelain, but replacing exotic flora and fruits with Western varieties (likely peaches and pomegranates, not onions) along with peonies and asters.

During the same period, head modeler Joachim Kändler (1706–75) began crafting delicate porcelain figures derived from the Italian commedia dell’arte. Often used as centerpieces on banquet tables and decorated to reflect the latest fashions in courtly dress for men and women, these figurines were popular in their day, and are still considered among Meissen’s most iconic creations. Kändler also created the Swan Service, which, with its complex low-relief surface design and minimal decoration is considered a masterpiece of Baroque ceramics.

The rise of Neoclassicism in the latter half of the 18th century forced Meissen to change artistic direction and begin producing monumental vases, clocks, chandeliers and candelabra. In the 20th century, Meissen added to its 18th-century repertoire decidedly modern designs, including ones in the Art Nouveau style. The 1920s saw the introduction of numerous animal figures, such as the popular sea otter (Fischotter), which graced an East German postage stamp in the 1960s. Starting in 1933, artistic freedom was limited at the factory under the Nazi regime, and after World War II, when the region became part of East Germany, it struggled to reconcile its elite past with the values of the Communist government. In 1969, however, new artistic director Karl Petermann reintroduced the early designs and fostered a new degree of artistic license. Meissen became one of the few companies to prosper in East Germany.

Owned by the State of Saxony since reunification, in 1990, Meissen continues to produce its classic designs together with new ones developed collaboratively with artists from all over the world. In addition, through its artCAMPUS program, the factory has invited distinguished ceramic artists, such as Chris Antemann and Arlene Shechet, to work in its studios in collaboration with its skilled modelers and painters. The resulting works of contemporary sculpture are inspired by Meissen’s rich and complex legacy.

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Creator: Meissen Porcelain
19th Century Rococo Meissen Germany Dinner Service 28 pieces
19th Century Rococo Meissen Germany Dinner Service 28 pieces

19th Century Rococo Meissen Germany Dinner Service 28 pieces

$15,486Sale Price / set|20% Off

19th Century Rococo Meissen Germany Dinner Service 28 pieces

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Uppsala , SE

An extensive Meissen porcelain dinner service, from the 1860s. The set features hand-painted "Deutsche Blumen" (German flowers) and insects on "Neu Brandenstein" blanks, characteriz...

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1860s German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique German Meissen Porcelain Painted & Gilt Decorative Covered Urn
Antique German Meissen Porcelain Painted & Gilt Decorative Covered Urn

Antique German Meissen Porcelain Painted & Gilt Decorative Covered Urn

$2,560

Antique German Meissen Porcelain Painted & Gilt Decorative Covered Urn

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Tarry Town, NY

A magnificent antique German Meissen porcelain covered urn dating to the early to mid-19th century, showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship and refined decorative artistry for which...

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Mid-19th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Gold

Middle 20th Century Meissen Prunkteller Cobalt Gilt 11”inches
Middle 20th Century Meissen Prunkteller Cobalt Gilt 11”inches

Middle 20th Century Meissen Prunkteller Cobalt Gilt 11”inches

$985

Middle 20th Century Meissen Prunkteller Cobalt Gilt 11”inches

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Uppsala , SE

This antique porcelain piece is a Meissen Prunkteller (ceremonial or show plate), characterized by its relief decoration of oak leaves and acorns. Manufacturer: Meissen, Germany. De...

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1940s German Rococo Revival Vintage Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Rococo Cobalt Blue Gilt Flowers Vase Meissen Germany
Rococo Cobalt Blue Gilt Flowers Vase Meissen Germany

Rococo Cobalt Blue Gilt Flowers Vase Meissen Germany

$604Sale Price|20% Off

Rococo Cobalt Blue Gilt Flowers Vase Meissen Germany

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Uppsala , SE

Meissen Amphora Vase This porcelain vase features a cobalt blue background with intricate gold decoration and polychrome flower painting. It stands o...

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Early 20th Century German Rococo Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

20th Century Meissen Iconic Blue Onion Set Germany First Choice
20th Century Meissen Iconic Blue Onion Set Germany First Choice

20th Century Meissen Iconic Blue Onion Set Germany First Choice

$632Sale Price / set|20% Off

20th Century Meissen Iconic Blue Onion Set Germany First Choice

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Uppsala , SE

These fine porcelain pieces are decorated with the iconic Blue Onion pattern from Meissen. This reticulated plate features the iconic blue and white "Onion" pattern, a hallmark desig...

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Early 20th Century German Rococo Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Important Meissen Porcelain Figural Clock Group on Original Marked Plinth
Important Meissen Porcelain Figural Clock Group on Original Marked Plinth

Important Meissen Porcelain Figural Clock Group on Original Marked Plinth

$51,545 / item

Important Meissen Porcelain Figural Clock Group on Original Marked Plinth

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Lisse, NL

Crossed Swords with Star • Late 18th Century Porcelain • Museum Quality. An exceptional and highly important Meissen porcelain figural clock group, representing one of the manufacto...

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18th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Brass, Enamel

1940s Rococo Tea Service Meissen Blue Flowers First Choice
1940s Rococo Tea Service Meissen Blue Flowers First Choice

1940s Rococo Tea Service Meissen Blue Flowers First Choice

$2,978 / set

1940s Rococo Tea Service Meissen Blue Flowers First Choice

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Uppsala , SE

This Meissen porcelain Tea service features the classic "Blue Flower with Gold Grasses" (Blaue Blume mit Goldgräsern) pattern on a white body with delicate gilt rims and floral ...

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1940s German Rococo Vintage Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Dinner Service, Blue Bouquet, Rococo Style, 1940s
Meissen Porcelain Dinner Service, Blue Bouquet, Rococo Style, 1940s

Meissen Porcelain Dinner Service, Blue Bouquet, Rococo Style, 1940s

$9,488Sale Price / set|24% Off

Meissen Porcelain Dinner Service, Blue Bouquet, Rococo Style, 1940s

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Uppsala , SE

Absolutely amazing dinner service for 10 people 34 pieces Meissen Germany 1940-1950 1st factory quality Blue bouquet , gilt Delicately Hand-painted with a beautiful palette of blu...

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1940s German Rococo Vintage Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Meissen Applied Floral Porcelain Perfume Ewer Original Stopper, Germany, 1875
Meissen Applied Floral Porcelain Perfume Ewer Original Stopper, Germany, 1875

Meissen Applied Floral Porcelain Perfume Ewer Original Stopper, Germany, 1875

$1,400

Meissen Applied Floral Porcelain Perfume Ewer Original Stopper, Germany, 1875

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This Meissen Applied Floral Porcelain Perfume Ewer with Original Stopper exemplifies the extraordinary sculptural porcelain work that made the Meissen manufactory the benchmark for E...

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19th Century German Baroque Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Rococo Tea Coffee Service Meissen Blue Flowers First Choice 1940s
Rococo Tea Coffee Service Meissen Blue Flowers First Choice 1940s

Rococo Tea Coffee Service Meissen Blue Flowers First Choice 1940s

$3,665 / set

Rococo Tea Coffee Service Meissen Blue Flowers First Choice 1940s

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Uppsala , SE

This Meissen porcelain Tea/coffee service features the classic "Blue Flower with Gold Grasses" (Blaue Blume mit Goldgräsern) pattern on a white body with delicate...

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1940s German Rococo Vintage Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique German Dresden Meissen Gilded Grape Leaves Centerpiece Compote 14"
Antique German Dresden Meissen Gilded Grape Leaves Centerpiece Compote 14"

Antique German Dresden Meissen Gilded Grape Leaves Centerpiece Compote 14"

$470

Antique German Dresden Meissen Gilded Grape Leaves Centerpiece Compote 14"

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Meissen porcelain footed cabinet plate / centerpiece bowl / serving platter / compote featuring scalloped oval form with low relief grapevines, gr...

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Early 19th Century Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Extensive 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service For Twelve People
Extensive 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service For Twelve People

Extensive 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service For Twelve People

$38,900

Extensive 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service For Twelve People

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Tarry Town, NY

An exceptional and extensive antique Meissen porcelain dinner service, made in Germany in the 19th century by the renowned Meissen manufactory. This complete and elegant service is d...

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19th Century German Louis XVI Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Rococo Tea Coffee Service 6 Person Meissen Floral Cobalt Gold 23 items Neuer Aus
Rococo Tea Coffee Service 6 Person Meissen Floral Cobalt Gold 23 items Neuer Aus

Rococo Tea Coffee Service 6 Person Meissen Floral Cobalt Gold 23 items Neuer Aus

$5,612 / set

Rococo Tea Coffee Service 6 Person Meissen Floral Cobalt Gold 23 items Neuer Aus

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Uppsala , SE

This is a Meissen porcelain coffee service “Neuer Ausschnitt" shape with hand-painted floral bouquets., a cobalt blue rim, and gilded edges. The set includes a coffee pot, tea pot, c...

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1970s German Rococo Vintage Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine of a Girl with Flower Basket
Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine of a Girl with Flower Basket

Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine of a Girl with Flower Basket

$595

Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine of a Girl with Flower Basket

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique German porcelain figurine. By Meissen. In the form of a barefoot young girl in a dirndl dress carrying a wicker basket full of many different flowers. Atop a Rococo-style gilt plinth. Marked to the base with Meissen's blue underglaze crossed swords mark / an impressed 9 / an incised 'No. 5'. Simply a wonderful antique Meissen figurine...

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20th Century German Rococo Revival Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

19th Century Meissen Rococo Style Flower-Encrusted Covered Urns from Germany
19th Century Meissen Rococo Style Flower-Encrusted Covered Urns from Germany

19th Century Meissen Rococo Style Flower-Encrusted Covered Urns from Germany

$7,900

19th Century Meissen Rococo Style Flower-Encrusted Covered Urns from Germany

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Tarry Town, NY

An exceptional pair of 19th century Meissen porcelain covered urns, beautifully crafted in Germany during the mid to late 19th century by the renowned Meissen porcelain manufactory, ...

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19th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Gold

Meissen “Rote Rose” 23-Piece Porcelain Coffee Service, Germany, 20th Century
Meissen “Rote Rose” 23-Piece Porcelain Coffee Service, Germany, 20th Century

Meissen “Rote Rose” 23-Piece Porcelain Coffee Service, Germany, 20th Century

$2,691

Meissen “Rote Rose” 23-Piece Porcelain Coffee Service, Germany, 20th Century

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

A beautifully preserved vintage porcelain coffee service by the Meissen manufactory, decorated in the classic Rote Rose (Pink Rose) pattern. The service features large pink rose blos...

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20th Century German Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

18th Century Meissen Set 12 Baroque Porcelain Dining Dishes with Floral Decor
18th Century Meissen Set 12 Baroque Porcelain Dining Dishes with Floral Decor

18th Century Meissen Set 12 Baroque Porcelain Dining Dishes with Floral Decor

$7,445

18th Century Meissen Set 12 Baroque Porcelain Dining Dishes with Floral Decor

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Brescia, IT

This baroque dining colorfully dishes set is eclectical and drawn with vibrant colors. The board is in a contemporary fuchsia color. Precious, fine, elegant and timeless dining set dishes. The Meissen manufacturer is an antique brand...

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Late 18th Century German Baroque Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Meissen

Pair of Meissen Rococo Revival Porcelain Cherub Wall Corbels
Pair of Meissen Rococo Revival Porcelain Cherub Wall Corbels

Pair of Meissen Rococo Revival Porcelain Cherub Wall Corbels

$1,019 / set

Pair of Meissen Rococo Revival Porcelain Cherub Wall Corbels

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Worcester, GB

Pair of Meissen Rococo Revival Porcelain Cherub Wall Corbels A fine and highly decorative pair of Continental porcelain wall corbels in the Meissen style, dating from the early 20th...

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Early 20th Century German Rococo Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

2 Antique Meissen German Porcelain Lidded Chocolate Tea Cups & Saucers on Stands
2 Antique Meissen German Porcelain Lidded Chocolate Tea Cups & Saucers on Stands

2 Antique Meissen German Porcelain Lidded Chocolate Tea Cups & Saucers on Stands

$1,400 / set

2 Antique Meissen German Porcelain Lidded Chocolate Tea Cups & Saucers on Stands

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Dayton, OH

Pair of exquisite antique 19th century Meissen porcelain demitasse chocolate cups with lids and saucers, decorated with pink and gold borders and landscapes with stone buildings. Bot...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain, Hardwood

19th Century Meissen Birdcage Grouping
19th Century Meissen Birdcage Grouping

19th Century Meissen Birdcage Grouping

$1,516Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century Meissen Birdcage Grouping

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th Century Meissen Birdcage Grouping Germany Circa 1880 This enchanting 19th-century Meissen birdcage grouping, made in Germany circa 1880, is a re...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

White and Gold Gilted Porcelain Plate by Meissen, Germany, 1950s
White and Gold Gilted Porcelain Plate by Meissen, Germany, 1950s

White and Gold Gilted Porcelain Plate by Meissen, Germany, 1950s

$1,832

White and Gold Gilted Porcelain Plate by Meissen, Germany, 1950s

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Rijssen, NL

Porcelain plate with a rich gold decor, made by Meissen Porcelain, Germany in around 1950. It was the first porcelain factory in Europe to produce true porcelain outside of Asia. T...

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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

A 20th century Meissen porcelain set, Germany
A 20th century Meissen porcelain set, Germany

A 20th century Meissen porcelain set, Germany

$2,262

A 20th century Meissen porcelain set, Germany

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Delft, NL

A 20th century Meissen porcelain set, Germany A porcelain set, manufactured by Meissen in Germany. The set painted with bright colors, red, blue, yellow and green in floral pattern....

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20th Century German Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Large and Impressive Pair of Meissen Porcelain Flower-Encrusted Vases
Large and Impressive Pair of Meissen Porcelain Flower-Encrusted Vases

Large and Impressive Pair of Meissen Porcelain Flower-Encrusted Vases

$203,968

Large and Impressive Pair of Meissen Porcelain Flower-Encrusted Vases

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in London, GB

Large and Impressive Pair of Meissen Porcelain Flower-Encrusted Vases Meissen Porcelain Manufactory (German, founded 1710) German, late 19th century Height 90cm, width 43cm, depth 40...

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Late 19th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Vintage Meissen Blue Onion Set of Cup and Saucer Blue White Porcelain
Vintage Meissen Blue Onion Set of Cup and Saucer Blue White Porcelain

Vintage Meissen Blue Onion Set of Cup and Saucer Blue White Porcelain

$195 / set

Vintage Meissen Blue Onion Set of Cup and Saucer Blue White Porcelain

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage set of demitasse cup and saucer was made in Germany of semi-transparent bone china. It is decorated with famous Blue Onion pattern; the cup has geometric shape and the angul...

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Mid-20th Century German Georgian Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain, Ceramic

Late 19th Century Floral Meissen Oval Platter
Late 19th Century Floral Meissen Oval Platter

Late 19th Century Floral Meissen Oval Platter

$320Sale Price|53% Off

Late 19th Century Floral Meissen Oval Platter

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Large oval platter with gilt scalloped edge (minor wear) by Meissen in the scattered flowers or streublumen pattern. Crossed swords mark. c.1860-90. 18 3/8" x 13 3/8". Whitehall Ant...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Ceramic

Meissen Rococo Figural Sweetmeat Dish Seated Maiden with Twin Floral Baskets
Meissen Rococo Figural Sweetmeat Dish Seated Maiden with Twin Floral Baskets

Meissen Rococo Figural Sweetmeat Dish Seated Maiden with Twin Floral Baskets

$1,495

Meissen Rococo Figural Sweetmeat Dish Seated Maiden with Twin Floral Baskets

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Meissen Rococo Figural Sweetmeat Dish with Seated Maiden and Twin Floral Baskets, Germany, Circa 1880 Meissen Rococo Figural Sweetmeat Dish with Seated Maiden and Twin Floral Basket...

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Late 19th Century German Rococo Revival Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

A Highly Important 19th C. Meissen Porcelain Shneeballen Snowball Covered Vase
A Highly Important 19th C. Meissen Porcelain Shneeballen Snowball Covered Vase

A Highly Important 19th C. Meissen Porcelain Shneeballen Snowball Covered Vase

$56,500

A Highly Important 19th C. Meissen Porcelain Shneeballen Snowball Covered Vase

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A Highly Important 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Schneeballen Snowball Covered Vase. This covered porcelain vase is modeled in the Meissen Schneeballen, or snowball, pattern and is...

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1870s German Belle Époque Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Enamel

Meissen Blue Onion Luncheon Plates, Gilt Porcelain, Germany, 1924-34
Meissen Blue Onion Luncheon Plates, Gilt Porcelain, Germany, 1924-34

Meissen Blue Onion Luncheon Plates, Gilt Porcelain, Germany, 1924-34

$494Sale Price / set|20% Off

Meissen Blue Onion Luncheon Plates, Gilt Porcelain, Germany, 1924-34

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Uppsala , SE

Meissen Blue Onion Pierced 2 Luncheon Plates Design: Features the classic Blue Onion (Zwiebelmuster) pattern with stylized floral and fruit motifs, including peaches and pomegranate...

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1920s German Vintage Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Meissen Ming Dragon Tea Set for 5 Persons - Hand Painted Porcelain, 20th Century
Meissen Ming Dragon Tea Set for 5 Persons - Hand Painted Porcelain, 20th Century

Meissen Ming Dragon Tea Set for 5 Persons - Hand Painted Porcelain, 20th Century

$3,321

Meissen Ming Dragon Tea Set for 5 Persons - Hand Painted Porcelain, 20th Century

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

An exceptional and refined tea set produced by the legendary Meissen manufactory, decorated in the iconic Green “Ming Dragon” pattern. This elegant ensemble represents one of Meissen...

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20th Century German Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Large Meissen Oval Platter with Gilt Scalloped Edge
Large Meissen Oval Platter with Gilt Scalloped Edge

Large Meissen Oval Platter with Gilt Scalloped Edge

$380Sale Price|49% Off

Large Meissen Oval Platter with Gilt Scalloped Edge

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Large oval platter with gilt scalloped edge (minor wear) by Meissen in the scattered flowers or streublumen pattern. Crossed swords mark. c.1860-90. 19 1/4" x 14 1/8". Whitehall Ant...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Ceramic

Meissen Mid-18th Century Porcelain Cup with Dish White Blue and Gold
Meissen Mid-18th Century Porcelain Cup with Dish White Blue and Gold

Meissen Mid-18th Century Porcelain Cup with Dish White Blue and Gold

$2,290

Meissen Mid-18th Century Porcelain Cup with Dish White Blue and Gold

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Brescia, IT

This is a small masterpiece of craftsmanship: The fine porcelain is designed with floral and natural scenes, rich in detail. A piece for refined collectors or useful to start a coll...

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Mid-18th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Meissen Oval Platter of Wide in Onion Pattern, 19th Century
Meissen Oval Platter of Wide in Onion Pattern, 19th Century

Meissen Oval Platter of Wide in Onion Pattern, 19th Century

$796

Meissen Oval Platter of Wide in Onion Pattern, 19th Century

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Delft, NL

Meissen oval platter of 55 cm wide in onion pattern, 19th century Germany, marked with the crossed swords, since 1815 The measurements are 5...

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Mid-19th Century German Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Basket Chandelier In Green Lacquered Metal Foliage & Meissen Porcelain Flowers
Basket Chandelier In Green Lacquered Metal Foliage & Meissen Porcelain Flowers

Basket Chandelier In Green Lacquered Metal Foliage & Meissen Porcelain Flowers

$11,454Sale Price|20% Off

Basket Chandelier In Green Lacquered Metal Foliage & Meissen Porcelain Flowers

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This very nice important basket chandelier is made of green lacquered metal foliage and very nice and fine Meissen porcelain flowers. This is a French work in the Louis XVI style. Ci...

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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Brass

19th Century Meissen Blue Onion, Handled Three Section Shell Dish
19th Century Meissen Blue Onion, Handled Three Section Shell Dish

19th Century Meissen Blue Onion, Handled Three Section Shell Dish

$1,036Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century Meissen Blue Onion, Handled Three Section Shell Dish

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th Century Meissen Blue Onion, Handled Three-Section Shell Dish  Germany, late 19th century A large and magnificent 19th-century Meissen Blue Onion-handled three-section shell dis...

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19th Century German Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Meissen Large Allegorical Group, The Earth, by M.V. Acier, Germany, Circa 1850
Meissen Large Allegorical Group, The Earth, by M.V. Acier, Germany, Circa 1850

Meissen Large Allegorical Group, The Earth, by M.V. Acier, Germany, Circa 1850

$7,330

Meissen Large Allegorical Group, The Earth, by M.V. Acier, Germany, Circa 1850

By Meissen Porcelain, Michel Victor Acier 1

Located in Vienna, AT

Excellent Meissen porcelain group of the 19th century: Depiction of the goddess Kybele, the great Phrygian mother of the gods 'Magna Mater', seated with a mural crown on a reclining ...

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Mid-19th Century German Baroque Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

An Incredible 19th Century Meissen Porcelain “Elements” Ewer Emblematic of Water
An Incredible 19th Century Meissen Porcelain “Elements” Ewer Emblematic of Water

An Incredible 19th Century Meissen Porcelain “Elements” Ewer Emblematic of Water

$58,000

An Incredible 19th Century Meissen Porcelain “Elements” Ewer Emblematic of Water

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

An Incredible and Very Unusual 19th Century Meissen Porcelain “Elements” Ewer Emblematic of Water. This large porcelain ewer is modeled in flattened baluster form with a shell molde...

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1870s German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Vintage Meissen Porcelain Cobalt Blue & Gilt Butter Pat with Deutsche Blumen
Vintage Meissen Porcelain Cobalt Blue & Gilt Butter Pat with Deutsche Blumen

Vintage Meissen Porcelain Cobalt Blue & Gilt Butter Pat with Deutsche Blumen

$95

Vintage Meissen Porcelain Cobalt Blue & Gilt Butter Pat with Deutsche Blumen

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine signed vintage German porcelain butter pat or small dish. By Meissen. With painted Deutsche blumen to the center and cobalt blue with gilt accents to the rim. Marked to the...

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20th Century German Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Meissen Cabinet Vase with Applied Fruits and Flowers
Meissen Cabinet Vase with Applied Fruits and Flowers

Meissen Cabinet Vase with Applied Fruits and Flowers

$716Sale Price|20% Off

Meissen Cabinet Vase with Applied Fruits and Flowers

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Meissen cabinet vase with applied fruits and flowers, exquisite gourd bottle shape with numerous applied fruits and flowers, and painted with insects. ...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Meissen Figurine “Armor unter dem Pantoffel” Cupid with Slipper, 19th Century
Meissen Figurine “Armor unter dem Pantoffel” Cupid with Slipper, 19th Century

Meissen Figurine “Armor unter dem Pantoffel” Cupid with Slipper, 19th Century

$3,321

Meissen Figurine “Armor unter dem Pantoffel” Cupid with Slipper, 19th Century

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

A delightful antique Meissen porcelain figurine titled “Armor unter dem Pantoffel” (“Cupid Under the Slipper”), masterfully modelled and hand-painted in exquisite detail. The charmin...

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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Large Meissen Pair Of Gardener Figurines, By Kaendler & Schoenheit, Circa 1860
Large Meissen Pair Of Gardener Figurines, By Kaendler & Schoenheit, Circa 1860

Large Meissen Pair Of Gardener Figurines, By Kaendler & Schoenheit, Circa 1860

$16,609 / set

Large Meissen Pair Of Gardener Figurines, By Kaendler & Schoenheit, Circa 1860

By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Carl Schoenheit, Johann Joachim Kaendler

Located in Vienna, AT

Gardener couple consisting of two large single figures. The female gardener wears rural rococo clothing: a dress with elaborate decorations and pinned-up apron, corset and borders, a...

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Mid-19th Century German Baroque Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

1755 Meissen Porcelain Soup Bowl or Center Piece with Flower Decor
1755 Meissen Porcelain Soup Bowl or Center Piece with Flower Decor

1755 Meissen Porcelain Soup Bowl or Center Piece with Flower Decor

$20,618

1755 Meissen Porcelain Soup Bowl or Center Piece with Flower Decor

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Brescia, IT

This is a spectacular lidded tureen made by Meissen circa 1755. The white porcelain is decorated with multicolored flower branches and bouquet leaves. At the top of the lid there is ...

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Mid-18th Century German Baroque Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain ‘Green Dragon’ Coffee Service
Meissen Porcelain ‘Green Dragon’ Coffee Service

Meissen Porcelain ‘Green Dragon’ Coffee Service

$11,558 / set

Meissen Porcelain ‘Green Dragon’ Coffee Service

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in London, GB

Meissen Porcelain Green Dragon Coffee Service German, 20th Century Coffee Pot: Height 24 cm; Width 20 cm; Depth 15 cm Milk Jug: Height 12 cm; Width 13 cm; Depth 9 cm This elegant co...

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20th Century German Rococo Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Rare Meissen Hunter With Dog Porcelain Figure Model J80
Rare Meissen Hunter With Dog Porcelain Figure Model J80

Rare Meissen Hunter With Dog Porcelain Figure Model J80

$695

Rare Meissen Hunter With Dog Porcelain Figure Model J80

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rare Meissen Hunter with Dogs Figure. Model designed circa 1785 - 1789 by Johann Carl Beauty who served as a Head of Model Department at Meissen factor...

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19th Century German Other Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Urn Snake Handles Amphora, Germany
Meissen Porcelain Urn Snake Handles Amphora, Germany

Meissen Porcelain Urn Snake Handles Amphora, Germany

$2,200

Meissen Porcelain Urn Snake Handles Amphora, Germany

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

An antique Meissen porcelain urn with snake handles amphora, circa early-20th century, Germany. This Meissen urn is hard-paste porcelain, hand painted, fea...

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Early 20th Century German Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

1860 Meissen Porcelain Figurine Waiter
1860 Meissen Porcelain Figurine Waiter

1860 Meissen Porcelain Figurine Waiter

$1,030

1860 Meissen Porcelain Figurine Waiter

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

For sale in this ad you can find the prettiest little porcelain figurine. It was manufactured by Meissen Porcelain in the 1860s. The figurine depicts a water carrying a tray with foo...

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19th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Gold Plate

Rococo Meissen B Form Serving Dish Bowl Cobalt Gold
Rococo Meissen B Form Serving Dish Bowl Cobalt Gold

Rococo Meissen B Form Serving Dish Bowl Cobalt Gold

$1,134

Rococo Meissen B Form Serving Dish Bowl Cobalt Gold

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Uppsala , SE

Rococo Meissen B-Form This is a piece of Meissen porcelain, likely a serving dish or bowl, from their "B-Form" collection, characterized by its ornate, rococo-inspired design with a ...

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Early 20th Century German Rococo Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Important Pair Meissen Porcelain Filigree Vases w/ Applied Raised Flowers/Fruit
Important Pair Meissen Porcelain Filigree Vases w/ Applied Raised Flowers/Fruit

Important Pair Meissen Porcelain Filigree Vases w/ Applied Raised Flowers/Fruit

$38,800Sale Price / set|20% Off

Important Pair Meissen Porcelain Filigree Vases w/ Applied Raised Flowers/Fruit

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

An Important and Quite Unusual Pair of Meissen Porcelain Filigree Vases with Raised Flowers. Each vase is modeled in an elongated baluster form with a flared rim, rounded shoulder, ...

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1860s German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair Antique 18C Meissen Porcelain Neuozier Marcolini Period Plates with Flowers
Pair Antique 18C Meissen Porcelain Neuozier Marcolini Period Plates with Flowers

Pair Antique 18C Meissen Porcelain Neuozier Marcolini Period Plates with Flowers

$1,250 / set

Pair Antique 18C Meissen Porcelain Neuozier Marcolini Period Plates with Flowers

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine pair of antique Neuozier pattern plates. By the Royal Meissen Porcelain Manufactory. Decorated with Deutsche Blumen floral sprays to the center and sides including roses...

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Late 18th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Figure "Amor Feeding Birds" with Gilt Decoration, Germany, cir
Meissen Porcelain Figure "Amor Feeding Birds" with Gilt Decoration, Germany, cir

Meissen Porcelain Figure "Amor Feeding Birds" with Gilt Decoration, Germany, cir

$15,000

Meissen Porcelain Figure "Amor Feeding Birds" with Gilt Decoration, Germany, cir

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Meissen Porcelain Figure "Love Feeding Birds" with Gilt Decoration, Germany, circa 1900 Description An exceptional Meissen porcelain figure titled "Amor Feeding Birds", portraying ...

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20th Century German Art Nouveau Meissen Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 4 Meissen Aquatinta Espresso Mocha Cups & Saucers Blue Floral Porcelain
Set of 4 Meissen Aquatinta Espresso Mocha Cups & Saucers Blue Floral Porcelain

Set of 4 Meissen Aquatinta Espresso Mocha Cups & Saucers Blue Floral Porcelain

$572

Set of 4 Meissen Aquatinta Espresso Mocha Cups & Saucers Blue Floral Porcelain

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This elegant set of four Meissen mocha / espresso cups with matching saucers showcases the refined Aquatinta blossom decoration, rendered in delicate cobalt-blue floral motifs on a p...

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Mid-20th Century German Baroque Revival Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

1893-1915 Meissen Neubrandenstein Relief Plates with Floral Decoration
1893-1915 Meissen Neubrandenstein Relief Plates with Floral Decoration

1893-1915 Meissen Neubrandenstein Relief Plates with Floral Decoration

$561 / set

1893-1915 Meissen Neubrandenstein Relief Plates with Floral Decoration

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

A refined pair of Meissen porcelain plates featuring the celebrated Neubrandenstein relief border, delicately decorated with hand-painted floral bouquets, scattered blossoms and inse...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Large Pair Antique Porcelain Rococo Style Floral Flowers Mirrors
Large Pair Antique Porcelain Rococo Style Floral Flowers Mirrors

Large Pair Antique Porcelain Rococo Style Floral Flowers Mirrors

$163,174 / set

Large Pair Antique Porcelain Rococo Style Floral Flowers Mirrors

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in London, GB

Large Pair Antique Porcelain Rococo Style Floral Flowers Mirrors German, Late 19th Century Height 136cm, width 90cm, depth 17/ 20cm This exceptional pair of mirrors, crafted by ma...

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Late 19th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain, Mirror

Meissen Snake-Handled "Schlangenvase" Urn Vase Lamp
Meissen Snake-Handled "Schlangenvase" Urn Vase Lamp

Meissen Snake-Handled "Schlangenvase" Urn Vase Lamp

$2,350

Meissen Snake-Handled "Schlangenvase" Urn Vase Lamp

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A Meissen Snake-Handled "Schlangenvase" urn vase lamp, circa 1900, Gilt and painted in colors, the baluster body decorated with "Deutsche Blumen" on both...

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Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Meissen Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Red Cabbage Box and Cover, Trompe l'Oeil, Marcolini Period
Meissen Porcelain Red Cabbage Box and Cover, Trompe l'Oeil, Marcolini Period

Meissen Porcelain Red Cabbage Box and Cover, Trompe l'Oeil, Marcolini Period

$3,900

Meissen Porcelain Red Cabbage Box and Cover, Trompe l'Oeil, Marcolini Period

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Downingtown, PA

Meissen Porcelain Red Cabbage Box and Cover, Trompe l'Oeil, Marcolini Period Circa 1774–1814 This Meissen hard-paste porcelain box and cover is modeled as a head of red cabbage lyin...

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Late 18th Century German George III Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Meissen Porcelain 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 Meissen Porcelain furniture, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 555 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 3 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Meissen Porcelain were created in the Rococo style in europe during the 19th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by KPM Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kändler, and Ernst August Leuteritz. Prices for Meissen Porcelain furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $69 and can go as high as $257,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,728.

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Questions About Meissen Porcelain Furniture

  • How can you tell fake Meissen?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell fake Meissen apart from genuine pieces, start with the maker's markings. Found on the bottom of most Meissen porcelain wares, these marks evolved over the years, and you can find images of them on the pages of trusted online resources. While counterfeiters may try to emulate these marks, they often make errors. As a result, you can often spot a fake simply by comparing the mark on your piece to online images. If you still have doubts about whether or not your piece is real, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with the authentication process. Shop a diverse assortment of Meissen porcelain on 1stDibs.

  • How can I tell if Meissen is real?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if Meissen is real, turn it over and examine the mark. Pieces made prior to 1720 will show a logo composed of an interlocking capital A and R. From 1722 onward, Meissen used crossed swords to mark every piece. Find a variety of expertly vetted Meissen pottery on 1stDibs.

  • How can I spot fake Meissen porcelain?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To spot a fake Meissen, first, check the maker’s mark, generally found on the bottom of the porcelain. Meissen used a simple mark, so if you spot one that appears too embellished, it may be a fake. Shop a collection of properly vetted Meissen porcelain from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

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