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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 Meissen Porcelain Plate, Reticulated Blue Onion, Germany
19th Century Meissen Porcelain Plate, Reticulated Blue Onion, Germany

19th Century Meissen Porcelain Plate, Reticulated Blue Onion, Germany

$126Sale Price|50% Off

19th Century Meissen Porcelain Plate, Reticulated Blue Onion, Germany

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Andernach, DE

The outstanding historical antique Meissen's Blue Onion pattern decoration was originally created around 1730, inspired by East Asian models from the Ming dynasty. This very dinner...

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Late 19th Century German Baroque Antique 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

$54,077 / 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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Enamel, Brass

Pair 19th Century Meissen Schneeballen Porcelain Vases
Pair 19th Century Meissen Schneeballen Porcelain Vases

Pair 19th Century Meissen Schneeballen Porcelain Vases

$15,000 / set

Pair 19th Century Meissen Schneeballen Porcelain Vases

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

Pair of antique (19th century) schneeballen porcelain vases from Meissen, each approximately 20 by 11 1/2 by 9 1/2 inches and in good condition.

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19th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Marcolini Meissen Porcelain Red Cabbage Tureen and Cover
Marcolini Meissen Porcelain Red Cabbage Tureen and Cover

Marcolini Meissen Porcelain Red Cabbage Tureen and Cover

$4,500

Marcolini Meissen Porcelain Red Cabbage Tureen and Cover

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Downingtown, PA

Botanical Jewel: Rare Marcolini Meissen Porcelain Red Cabbage Tureen Origin: Meissen, Germany Period: Marcolini Era (Late 18th Century, c. 1774–1814) Material: Hard-Paste Porcelai...

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Late 18th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Love Putto figurine in Meissen Porcelain from the 1800s
Love Putto figurine in Meissen Porcelain from the 1800s

Love Putto figurine in Meissen Porcelain from the 1800s

$355Sale Price|56% Off

Love Putto figurine in Meissen Porcelain from the 1800s

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Milano, MI

Statuette depicting the Love Putto in Meissen porcelain, made in 1800. The figurine may have undergone restoration. Ø cm 10 Ø cm 6 h cm 13 Meissen porcelain is considered one of th...

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1870s German Classical Greek Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Fine Large Late 18th - Early 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Model of a Swan
Fine Large Late 18th - Early 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Model of a Swan

Fine Large Late 18th - Early 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Model of a Swan

$9,500

Fine Large Late 18th - Early 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Model of a Swan

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A fine, exceptionally detailed large Meissen model of a swan, modelled by J. J. Kändler, with incised plumage, the feathers of the wings picked out in soft grey and beige, with russe...

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Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Rare pair Meissen Elephants, depicting Alexander the Great C19th.
Rare pair Meissen Elephants, depicting Alexander the Great C19th.

Rare pair Meissen Elephants, depicting Alexander the Great C19th.

$71,491

Rare pair Meissen Elephants, depicting Alexander the Great C19th.

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Brighton, Sussex

This exceptional matched pair of 19th-century Meissen porcelain elephants vividly capturing the historical moment of Alexander the Great’s conquest of India. Each elephant is beautif...

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Mid-19th Century German Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

19th Century Signed Meissen Porcelain Artwork
19th Century Signed Meissen Porcelain Artwork

19th Century Signed Meissen Porcelain Artwork

$540

19th Century Signed Meissen Porcelain Artwork

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Roma, IT

A wonderful late 19th-Century Meissen blue onion square hand painted porcelain dish. Printed and impressed "Meissen" mark on reverse. This fine blue onion platter exhibits excellen...

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Late 19th Century German Louis XV 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

$15,021

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

Materials

Brass

Meissen Porcelain Small Knob Vase with the "Ming Dragon" Motif
Meissen Porcelain Small Knob Vase with the "Ming Dragon" Motif

Meissen Porcelain Small Knob Vase with the "Ming Dragon" Motif

$1,196

Meissen Porcelain Small Knob Vase with the "Ming Dragon" Motif

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Delft, NL

Meissen porcelain small knob vase with the "Ming Dragon" motif Meissen Porcelain Ming Dragon yellow small knob vase. The rims are gilded. A small vase raised on a foot with a belly and a knob in the neck with a tapered end with Meissen's “Ming Dragon” motif. This pattern, which is one of the manufactory’s earliest designs, was created in in 1740. The figure of the dragon with four toes, which is the representation typically used at Meissen, was originally reserved exclusively for imperial princes in ancient China. The yellow Dragon...

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Mid-20th Century German 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

$21,630

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 Plaque with Hand Painted Flower Bouquet or Streublumen
Meissen Porcelain Plaque with Hand Painted Flower Bouquet or Streublumen

Meissen Porcelain Plaque with Hand Painted Flower Bouquet or Streublumen

$695

Meissen Porcelain Plaque with Hand Painted Flower Bouquet or Streublumen

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine German porcelain plaque. By Meissen. Of rectangular form with a hand painted depiction of floral bouquet tied with a blue ribbon to the center. Surrounded by a gilt border. ...

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20th Century German Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Boy with Dog Figure
Meissen Porcelain Boy with Dog Figure

Meissen Porcelain Boy with Dog Figure

$673

Meissen Porcelain Boy with Dog Figure

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A fine antique German porcelain figure of a boy with a dog by world renowned makers Meissen and dating from the 19th century. The figure of a young boy in typical period dress stands...

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19th Century German Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Pair 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Fruit Coolers
Pair 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Fruit Coolers

Pair 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Fruit Coolers

$2,800 / item

Pair 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Fruit Coolers

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

Pair of exceptional white glazed porcelain fruit coolers from Meissen, each 8 1/2 inches across and 7 7/8 inches tall, distinguished by their three-part design including cooler, inne...

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19th Century German Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 24 Pieces German Meissen Porcelain Dinner Service with Floral Decor
Set of 24 Pieces German Meissen Porcelain Dinner Service with Floral Decor

Set of 24 Pieces German Meissen Porcelain Dinner Service with Floral Decor

$3,500 / set

Set of 24 Pieces German Meissen Porcelain Dinner Service with Floral Decor

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Atlanta, GA

A 24-piece set of German Meissen porcelain service from the 19th century, with floral decor. Born in Eastern Germany during the 19th century, each of this 24 pieces service features a lovely floral décor made of purple, pink, orange or yellow flowers with their green foliage, standing out beautifully on the white porcelain ground. Presenting large plates (9.75" D), small plates (8.5" D), bowls (9" D x 1.75" H) and a crescent dish...

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19th Century German Antique 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

$7,811

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

Antique Meissen Porcelain Floral Encrusted Tea Cup & Saucer
Antique Meissen Porcelain Floral Encrusted Tea Cup & Saucer

Antique Meissen Porcelain Floral Encrusted Tea Cup & Saucer

$895

Antique Meissen Porcelain Floral Encrusted Tea Cup & Saucer

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Atlanta, GA

Meissen, Germany, late 19th to early 20th century Hard-paste porcelain, hand-painted with polychrome enamels and gilt accents, applied porcelain flowers, five small knop feet. ...

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19th Century German Aesthetic Movement Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair of Important Porcelain Vases with Female Heads by Augustus Rex for Meissen
Pair of Important Porcelain Vases with Female Heads by Augustus Rex for Meissen

Pair of Important Porcelain Vases with Female Heads by Augustus Rex for Meissen

$18,025 / set

Pair of Important Porcelain Vases with Female Heads by Augustus Rex for Meissen

By Meissen Porcelain

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

This pair of important and very beautiful vases is made of ceramic with 2 female faces and beautiful and fine decors. These vases were made by Meissen manufacture after the model by ...

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1850s German Romantic Antique 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

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meissen Neu Brandenstein Gravy or Sauce Boat
Antique Meissen Neu Brandenstein Gravy or Sauce Boat

Antique Meissen Neu Brandenstein Gravy or Sauce Boat

$975

Antique Meissen Neu Brandenstein Gravy or Sauce Boat

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine Meissen gravy or sauce boat. By the Meissen Porcelain Manufactory. Having tin handles, two spouts, and an integral undertray. In the Neu Brandenstein...

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Early 20th Century German Rococo Meissen Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Hand Painted Porcelain Plate
Meissen Hand Painted Porcelain Plate

Meissen Hand Painted Porcelain Plate

$781

Meissen Hand Painted Porcelain Plate

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vilnius, LT

Meissen porcelain plate in relief decor and hand painted in gold.

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Mid-20th Century German Meissen Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Meissen Marcolini Candy Bowl For Ottoman Market
18th Century Meissen Marcolini Candy Bowl For Ottoman Market

18th Century Meissen Marcolini Candy Bowl For Ottoman Market

$3,500Sale Price / set|30% Off

18th Century Meissen Marcolini Candy Bowl For Ottoman Market

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Long Island City, NY

A German Meissen yellow porcelain candy bowl with a figural knob. The exterior of the bowl is delicately adorned with oval shaped medallions with images of bouquets of flowers, geome...

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18th Century German Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Blue Onion Figural Scalloped Oval Tureen
Meissen Blue Onion Figural Scalloped Oval Tureen

Meissen Blue Onion Figural Scalloped Oval Tureen

$1,160Sale Price|20% Off

Meissen Blue Onion Figural Scalloped Oval Tureen

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Meissen Blue Onion Figural Scalloped Oval Tureen  Germany, late 19th century A magnificent 19th-century Meissen Blue Onion Figural Scalloped Oval Tureen from Germany, late 19th cent...

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19th Century German Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Period Meissen Signed Blue Onion Ronde Plate
Period Meissen Signed Blue Onion Ronde Plate

Period Meissen Signed Blue Onion Ronde Plate

$841

Period Meissen Signed Blue Onion Ronde Plate

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Roma, IT

Period Meissen Signed Blue Onion Plate Wonderful and very elegant ronde plate made by the Meissen manufactory with "Blue Onion" decoration. This refined plate, which can serve as a...

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Late 19th Century German Chinoiserie Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Swan Service Tea Coffee Set For 6 Persons, With Indian Flowers, 20th C
Meissen Swan Service Tea Coffee Set For 6 Persons, With Indian Flowers, 20th C

Meissen Swan Service Tea Coffee Set For 6 Persons, With Indian Flowers, 20th C

$10,695 / set

Meissen Swan Service Tea Coffee Set For 6 Persons, With Indian Flowers, 20th C

By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler

Located in Vienna, AT

Meissen Coffee & Dessert Set for 6 Persons: Meissen service, consisting of 22 pieces: 1 coffee pot with lid, 1 milk jug, 1 sugar bowl, 6 cups, 6 saucers, 6 dessert plates and 1 s...

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Late 20th Century German Baroque Meissen Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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

A 20th century Meissen porcelain set, Germany

$2,373

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

SECOND HALF OF THE 18th CENTURY MEISSEN PORCELAIN CRUCIFIX
SECOND HALF OF THE 18th CENTURY MEISSEN PORCELAIN CRUCIFIX

SECOND HALF OF THE 18th CENTURY MEISSEN PORCELAIN CRUCIFIX

$3,653

SECOND HALF OF THE 18th CENTURY MEISSEN PORCELAIN CRUCIFIX

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Firenze, FI

Beautiful polychrome porcelain crucifix from the Meissen factory, one of the oldest and most prestigious European porcelain manufacturers. The brand...

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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Wood, Paint

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

Meissen Green Ming Dragon Porcelain Writing Set
Meissen Green Ming Dragon Porcelain Writing Set

Meissen Green Ming Dragon Porcelain Writing Set

$5,000 / set

Meissen Green Ming Dragon Porcelain Writing Set

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Long Island City, NY

A mid-20th century hand-painted porcelain desk accessories set by Meissen Porzellan, a prominent German porcelain manufacture. Ming Dragon pattern in...

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Mid-20th Century German Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Period Meissen Signed Blue Onion Plate
Period Meissen Signed Blue Onion Plate

Period Meissen Signed Blue Onion Plate

$721

Period Meissen Signed Blue Onion Plate

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Roma, IT

Period Meissen Signed Blue Onion Plate Wonderful and very elegant square plate made by the Meissen manufactory with "Blue Onion" decoration. Available a pair This refined plate, whi...

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Late 19th Century German International Style Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Meissen Coffee Mocha & Dessert Set For 6 Persons 1001 Arabian Nights 25 Pieces
Meissen Coffee Mocha & Dessert Set For 6 Persons 1001 Arabian Nights 25 Pieces

Meissen Coffee Mocha & Dessert Set For 6 Persons 1001 Arabian Nights 25 Pieces

$18,987 / set

Meissen Coffee Mocha & Dessert Set For 6 Persons 1001 Arabian Nights 25 Pieces

By Ludwig Zepner, Heinz Werner, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Meissen service, consisting of 25 pieces: 1 mocha pot with lid, 1 milk jug, 1 lidded sugar bowl, 1 small bowl, 1 tea caddy, 1 bottle for rose essence, 6 cups, 6 saucers, 6 dessert pl...

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1980s German Other Vintage Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

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

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Porcelain

Pair of 19th Century Meissen Gold & White Neoclassical Serpent Handled Vases
Pair of 19th Century Meissen Gold & White Neoclassical Serpent Handled Vases

Pair of 19th Century Meissen Gold & White Neoclassical Serpent Handled Vases

$2,340 / set

Pair of 19th Century Meissen Gold & White Neoclassical Serpent Handled Vases

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of 19th Century Meissen gold & white neoclassical serpent handled vases. Germany, circa 1880s Design attributed to E.A. Leuteritz Hard to find a pa...

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Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Large Decorative Limited Edition Salvador Dali Porcelain Plate
Large Decorative Limited Edition Salvador Dali Porcelain Plate

Large Decorative Limited Edition Salvador Dali Porcelain Plate

$961

Large Decorative Limited Edition Salvador Dali Porcelain Plate

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vilnius, LT

Large limited edition Salvador Dali decorative porcelain plate. Can be placed on the wall. Marked on the bottom, numbered, includes original box and certificate. Very good/excellent ...

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20th Century Spanish Meissen Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Mid-Century Porcelain Wall Plaque with Angel Fish
Meissen Mid-Century Porcelain Wall Plaque with Angel Fish

Meissen Mid-Century Porcelain Wall Plaque with Angel Fish

$804

Meissen Mid-Century Porcelain Wall Plaque with Angel Fish

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stunning German mid-century porcelain wall plaque or tile decorated with Angel fish by world renowned makers Meissen and dating from around 1950/60. The plaque is of tall rectangul...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Piatto in Porcellana di Meissen Dipinto a Mano Anni 60
Piatto in Porcellana di Meissen Dipinto a Mano Anni 60

Piatto in Porcellana di Meissen Dipinto a Mano Anni 60

$468

Piatto in Porcellana di Meissen Dipinto a Mano Anni 60

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Milano, MI

Piatto in Porcellana di Meissen dipinta a mano, realizzata negli anni '60 Ø cm 21 La porcellana di Meissen è considerata uno dei primi e più pregiati esempi di porcellana europea. ...

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1960s German Empire Vintage Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair 19th Century Meissen Figural Porcelain Centerpiece Baskets
Pair 19th Century Meissen Figural Porcelain Centerpiece Baskets

Pair 19th Century Meissen Figural Porcelain Centerpiece Baskets

$2,500 / set

Pair 19th Century Meissen Figural Porcelain Centerpiece Baskets

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

Pair of antique (late 19th century) reticulated porcelain baskets supported by putti around a tree stump, and encrusted with raised flowers. Each 16 inches tall. Each with the Meiss...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Europe Mid-19th Century Meissen Pair Porcelain Vases
Europe Mid-19th Century Meissen Pair Porcelain Vases

Europe Mid-19th Century Meissen Pair Porcelain Vases

$2,403 / set

Europe Mid-19th Century Meissen Pair Porcelain Vases

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Brescia, IT

Elegant pair of Meissen vases on stand with child figures. The vases are decorated with mythological scenes on the surface. Marked on the foot. ...

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Mid-19th Century German Baroque Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Art Nouveau Figurine, Young Lady Ball Player by Walter Schott, ca. 1900
Meissen Art Nouveau Figurine, Young Lady Ball Player by Walter Schott, ca. 1900

Meissen Art Nouveau Figurine, Young Lady Ball Player by Walter Schott, ca. 1900

$3,484

Meissen Art Nouveau Figurine, Young Lady Ball Player by Walter Schott, ca. 1900

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Extremely decorative, fully sculptural representation of an Art Nouveau beauty in a softly falling robe, tilted forward to throw a golden ball, with the left forearm holding the back...

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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique Meissen Porcelain Vases with Serpent Handles, 19th Century
Antique Meissen Porcelain Vases with Serpent Handles, 19th Century

Antique Meissen Porcelain Vases with Serpent Handles, 19th Century

$4,500 / set

Antique Meissen Porcelain Vases with Serpent Handles, 19th Century

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Hudson, NY

A large and decorative pair of Meissen porcelain vases, of ancient Roman krater form, with handles shaped as entwined serpents. Highly ornamental, these vases represent an interesti...

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Early 19th Century German Louis Philippe Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique Meissen Acanthus Leaf Mocha Teacup & Saucer 1st Choice White & Gold
Antique Meissen Acanthus Leaf Mocha Teacup & Saucer 1st Choice White & Gold

Antique Meissen Acanthus Leaf Mocha Teacup & Saucer 1st Choice White & Gold

$409Sale Price|30% Off

Antique Meissen Acanthus Leaf Mocha Teacup & Saucer 1st Choice White & Gold

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Dayton, OH

Meissen Porcelain, blue sword mark 1st choice, Pfeiffer period 1924-1934, acanthus decor, model no. Y33 Dimensions: 5.75" x 3" (Diameter x Height)

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Early 20th Century Meissen Porcelain Furniture

Materials

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

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Cherub
Meissen Cherub

Meissen Cherub

$1,250

Meissen Cherub

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Bronx, NY

This vintage Meissen curio cabinet porcelain dates from the late 19th century. The charming beautifully hand painted sculpted cherub is working his grinding wheel sharpening love arr...

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Late 19th Century German Renaissance Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Piatto in Porcellana di Meissen Dipinta a Mano Anni 60
Piatto in Porcellana di Meissen Dipinta a Mano Anni 60

Piatto in Porcellana di Meissen Dipinta a Mano Anni 60

$468

Piatto in Porcellana di Meissen Dipinta a Mano Anni 60

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Milano, MI

Piatto in Porcellana di Meissen dipinta a mano, realizzata negli anni '60 Ø cm 21 La porcellana di Meissen è considerata uno dei primi e più pregiati esempi di porcellana europea. ...

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1960s German Empire Vintage Meissen Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen porcelain Rich Court Dragon cups and saucers, Germany 1960s
Meissen porcelain Rich Court Dragon cups and saucers, Germany 1960s

Meissen porcelain Rich Court Dragon cups and saucers, Germany 1960s

$3,304

Meissen porcelain Rich Court Dragon cups and saucers, Germany 1960s

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Delft, NL

Meissen porcelain Rich Court Dragon cups and saucers, Germany 1960s Meissen porcelain cups and saucers in box with the Rich Court Dragon pattern. The six p...

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Mid-20th Century German Meissen Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Exquisite 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Clock Case and Stand
Exquisite 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Clock Case and Stand

Exquisite 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Clock Case and Stand

$8,280

Exquisite 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Clock Case and Stand

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Miami, US

This stunning Meissen porcelain clock case and stand exemplifies the luxurious Rococo style of the 19th century, characterized by its elegant shell and foliate scroll silhouette. The...

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19th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

Materials

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"

$329Sale Price|30% Off

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

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Meissen Floral Painted Reticulated Oval Basket
19th Century Meissen Floral Painted Reticulated Oval Basket

19th Century Meissen Floral Painted Reticulated Oval Basket

$396Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century Meissen Floral Painted Reticulated Oval Basket

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th century Meissen floral painted reticulated oval basket, with gilt rim, pierced surround, hand painted with center rose bouquet, floral sprays, insi...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Ormolu Mounted Meissen Porcelain Filigree Vases w/ Floral Bouquet, 1750's
Pair Ormolu Mounted Meissen Porcelain Filigree Vases w/ Floral Bouquet, 1750's

Pair Ormolu Mounted Meissen Porcelain Filigree Vases w/ Floral Bouquet, 1750's

$76,000 / set

Pair Ormolu Mounted Meissen Porcelain Filigree Vases w/ Floral Bouquet, 1750's

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Louis XV period Meissen porcelain vases, formed in openwork lattice and mounted with original gilt bronze ormolu. Each vase rises from a pierced rocaille ormolu base into a...

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Mid-18th Century German Louis XV Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Meissen Handpainted and Goldpleated Porcelainplate
Meissen Handpainted and Goldpleated Porcelainplate

Meissen Handpainted and Goldpleated Porcelainplate

$600

Meissen Handpainted and Goldpleated Porcelainplate

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Meissen Porcelain plate/tray with hand painted floral motives and rich gold decor.

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Early 20th Century European Meissen Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Schneeballen Covered Snowball Vase w/ Birds, Flowers, Leaves & Branches
Meissen Schneeballen Covered Snowball Vase w/ Birds, Flowers, Leaves & Branches

Meissen Schneeballen Covered Snowball Vase w/ Birds, Flowers, Leaves & Branches

$45,000

Meissen Schneeballen Covered Snowball Vase w/ Birds, Flowers, Leaves & Branches

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A magnificent and large Meissen Schneeballen (snowball) covered vase, richly adorned with a vibrant aviary and botanical ensemble in full three-dimensional relief. Crafted in the mid...

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19th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Period Meissen Signed Blue Onion Plate
Period Meissen Signed Blue Onion Plate

Period Meissen Signed Blue Onion Plate

$660

Period Meissen Signed Blue Onion Plate

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Roma, IT

Period Meissen Signed Blue Onion Plate Wonderful and very elegant square plate made by the Meissen manufactory with "Blue Onion" decoration. Available a pair This refined plate, whi...

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Late 19th Century German International Style Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

20th Century Meissen Porcelain Box
20th Century Meissen Porcelain Box

20th Century Meissen Porcelain Box

$336

20th Century Meissen Porcelain Box

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Beautiful Meissen porcelain box.

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20th Century European Meissen Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Nine Blue Onion Meissen Show or Wall Plates
Nine Blue Onion Meissen Show or Wall Plates

Nine Blue Onion Meissen Show or Wall Plates

$6,500 / set

Nine Blue Onion Meissen Show or Wall Plates

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Manhasset, NY

Nine blue onion Meissen show or wall plates. This is a stunning collection of blue white wall platters purchased from a NYC Socialite at the Beekman on the East side of Manhattan. Th...

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Late 19th Century German Chinese Export Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Important Meissen Chinoiserie Centerpiece w/ Rooster Heads, by J.J. Kändler
Important Meissen Chinoiserie Centerpiece w/ Rooster Heads, by J.J. Kändler

Important Meissen Chinoiserie Centerpiece w/ Rooster Heads, by J.J. Kändler

$52,500

Important Meissen Chinoiserie Centerpiece w/ Rooster Heads, by J.J. Kändler

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

Important and Large Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Centerpiece with Rooster Heads, Model by Johann Joachim Kändler (Saxony [now Germany], 1706–1775).

 The centerpiece is formed as a...

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1920s Rococo Vintage Meissen Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Figure “Child on the Pillow”, Modeled by Konrad Hentschel
Meissen Porcelain Figure “Child on the Pillow”, Modeled by Konrad Hentschel

Meissen Porcelain Figure “Child on the Pillow”, Modeled by Konrad Hentschel

$3,840Sale Price|20% Off

Meissen Porcelain Figure “Child on the Pillow”, Modeled by Konrad Hentschel

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

Meissen Porcelain Figure “Child on the Pillow”, Modeled by Konrad Hentschel (1872-1907) This Meissen porcelain figure depicts a seated infant resting on a soft, white cushion. The c...

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1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Meissen Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Enamel

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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