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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
Meissen Allegorical Group 'The Agriculture', by M.V. Acier, Germany, Ca 1870
By Meissen Porcelain, Michel Victor Acier 1
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent Meissen porcelain group of the 19th century. Very large depiction of the allegory of agriculture grouped around an apple tree: in the foreground an elderly man chopping woo...
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Late 19th Century German Baroque Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair 18th C. Meissen Porcelain Covered Tureens w/ 19th C. French Ormolu Mounts
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Marcolini Period Covered Tureens with 19th Century French Ormolu Mounts. These tureens show the combination of iconic French and German porc...
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19th Century German Louis XVI Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Bronze

Large Mythological Meissen Group 'Triumph Of Venus', by J.J. Kaendler, c. 1870
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare and excellent porcelain sculpture: Depiction of Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty (Greek: Aphrodite), as a young woman with her hair tied back at the nape of her neck,...
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Mid-19th Century German Baroque Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

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

Set of 4, Antique Meissen Blue Onion Pattern Knife Rests Circa 19th century
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Atlanta, GA
Meissen (German, founded 1710), circa late 19th century. A set of 4 antique Meissen blue onion pattern knife rests. Each marked appropriately.
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19th Century German Baroque Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique Pair German Meissen Blanc de Chine Porcelain Centerpieces Putti Cherubs
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning Example of a pair of German Meissen Blanc de chine Porcelain Centerpieces each modelled as decorative oval baskets been driven by walking cherubs. Late Nineteenth Century. ...
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19th Century German Late Victorian Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Ormolu

Meissen Art Nouveau Figure 'Tied Up Cupid' by Paul Helmig, Germany Circa 1900
By Meissen Porcelain, Paul Helmig
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellen Art Nouveau porcelain figurine by Paul Helmig: Winged cupid boy with a suffering expression tied to a tree with a long garland of roses, an empty quiver at his feet. On high...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Rare pair of 19th Century, ormolu mounted Meissen Parrots. 49cm
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An rare and important pair of 19th Century Meissen porcelain Parrots, each with wonderful bold colouring and detail, perched on tree stumps, one with cherries in its claw, mounted on...
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19th Century German Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Meissen Figurine Spanish Dancer With Fan And Castanet, by Paul Scheurich, 20th
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Meissen Porcelain Figurine: Dancer in a skirt puffed out around the hips with a tight, strapless and backless top with golden buttons, posing with a fan and castanet, a s...
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1940s German Art Deco Vintage Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Large Meissen Seated Female Porcelain Wiggling Pagoda, By Kaendler, Circa 1860
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Depiction of a seated, smiling female Buddha figure from a series of folk figures. Voluminous female body with her hair tied back tightly and a tight-fitt...
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1860s German Other Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Meissen Ensemble Of 5 Models, Russian Ballet 'Carnival', by Paul Scheurich, 20th
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of finest Meissen Porcelain Figures: 'HARLEKIN & COLUMBINE' Dancing couple depicting the figures of the Harlequin and the Columbine: Dancer balancing on her toes in an elaborate crinoline dress with a plunging neckline, her hair artfully pinned up with floral decorations, her outstretched arms pressed down in front of her and her head tilted to the left with her mouth open, facing her dance partner, the latter dressed in colourfully patterned harlequin trousers with a white shirt and a large black bow, He is dressed in colourful, patterned harlequin trousers with a white shirt and a large black bow, which he presses against his chest with his left hand, and a black cap that reaches down over his eyes like a mask, the batte on his hip, nestling against the dancer's side and burying his right arm around her hips in the ruffles of her dress and suggesting a kiss with his mouth open. The group is supported by a pedestal beneath the dancer's skirt and rests on an oval plinth painted with a diamond pattern and floral decoration. Height: 10.62 in Blue Meissen crossed swords mark of the 20th century Year's sign 1977 Model nr. 73306 (D 287) / Former's nr. 123 'ESTRELLA' Dancer balancing on her toes, turning her head to the right and bringing her right hand indecisively to her chin while making a defensive gesture with her left hand - feigning horror at the stormy courtship of her gallant Eusebius. She is wearing a crinoline dress decorated with flowers and a bonnet. The figure is supported by a pedestal and rests on an oval plinth painted with a diamond pattern. Height: 10.62 in Blue Meissen crossed swords mark 1934-1947 Model nr. D 285 / Former's nr. 48 / Painter's nr. 15 'CHIARINA' Dancer balancing on the ball of her left foot, raising her right leg slightly forwards with her foot stretched downwards, leaning her head to the right and elegantly bringing both arms to her left side, flowers in her hands. She is wearing an elaborate crinoline dress with a flowered top and a bonnet, with a mask, fan and flowers scattered on the floor. The figure is supported by a pedestal and rests on an oval plinth painted with a diamond pattern. Height: 10.43 in Blue Meissen crossed swords mark 1934-1947 Modellnr. D 286 / Former's nr. 51 / Painter's nr. 12 'EUSEBIUS' Dancer in a wide lunge, his upper body turned to the right with his arm stretched backwards, holding his left hand to his heart and adoring his beloved Chiarina. He wears his hair parted in curls, his costume in the style of a dandy with chequered trousers, a tight-fitting blue tailcoat with a flower pinned to the lapel, top hat, mask and riding crop at his feet. The figure is supported by a rock and rests...
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Mid-20th Century German Biedermeier Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Meissen Art Nouveau Figure of a Girl with Cherries by Paul Helmig, circa 1910
By Paul Helmig, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine German Art Nouveau porcelain figurine. By Meissen. Modeled by Paul Helmig. Depicting a a girl holding a basket of cherries in one hand and eating cherries with the other. D...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Meissen Art Nouveau Figurine, Large Young Lady Ball Player, Walter Schott, 1910
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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1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Large And Unusual Shell Shaped Antique Meissen Porcelain Bowl, 19th Century
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Free Union, VA
A deep and finely articulated ribbed scallop shaped early 19th century serving bowl in the pattern known as Blue Onion, which originated at the Meissen factory in Saxony in 1740, a E...
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Early 19th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair of Porcelain Candelabra in the Taste of Meissen, 19th Century.
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Porcelain Candelabra in the taste of Meissen, 19th Century. Pair of porcelain candelabras, 19th century, Napoleon III period, very fine quality. h:48cm, d: 29cm
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Meissen porcelain shepherd & shepherdess, c. 1770.
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
A fine pair of Meissen porcelain figure groups, c.1765 -1775. Elaborately modelled by Carl Christoph Punct, as a shepherd and shepherdess, in 18th Century dress, and set upon open ro...
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1770s German Georgian Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

19th Century Meissen Grouping of Two Puttos Caging a Hen
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Meissen Grouping of Two Puttos Caging a Hen  Germany, circa 1875 A charming 19th-century Meissen Grouping of Two Puttos Caging a Hen, originating from Germany circa 187...
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19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique Meissen German Porcelain Oil Lamp W Glass Shade
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Meissen German Porcelain Oil Lamp W Glass Shade. It is in uniquely original condition and has NOT been wired.
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Mid-19th Century German Victorian Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Glass, Porcelain

Meissen Serving Tray with Green Decorations and Gold Trim
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Naples, FL
Excellent condition~no chips, cracks or crazing! Fine Meissen porcelain grand sized serving tray; the edge is a “ribbon” and scalloped design edged in outlined in bright gold; green ...
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Late 20th Century German Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Meissen Art Nouveau Group 'The Air' by Paul Helmig, Germany Around 1900
By Paul Helmig, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare and excellent Meissen porcelain group around 1900: Juno, the Roman goddess of the air (Greek Hera), as a young woman with her hair pinned up, covered only with a cloth, sit...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair Meissen figures ‘Vintner & Companion’, c. 1870.
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Pair Meissen porcelain ‘Vintners & Companion’, c. 1870. £1,550.00 A fine pair of Meissen porcelain figures, c. 1870. Modelled after Michel Victor Acier, and based on a drawing by Jo...
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1870s German Georgian Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Meissen Splendour Clock 'The Four Seasons' by E.A. Leuteritz, Around 1880
By Meissen Porcelain, Ernst August Leuteritz
Located in Vienna, AT
The clock case was designed by Ernst August Leuteritz using old moulds in the Rococo style: The clock case rises on a base with gold-highlighted rocailles, richly decorated with deli...
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1880s German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Black 'Ming Dragon' Covered Box
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Meissen Porcelain Black 'Ming Dragon' Covered Box Germany, Post WWII 20th Century, Two Slash Canceled Blue Crossed Swords Mark A fine Meissen Porcelain Black 'Ming Dragon' Covered Box, made in post-World War II Germany...
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20th Century German Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Tall Meissen Purple Indian Reticulated Compote with Pink, Puce & Gold Decoration
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Boston, MA
This tall Meissen reticulated purple Indian compote is very rare and extremely hard to find. It is a beautiful serving compote or decoration for your table, your sideboard or your cabinet. It would make a stunning addition to any table setting. First of all, the colors on the Meissen purple Indian are pink, puce, gold with a white background. The pattern is extremely eye catching, bright and cheerful. The painting of this compote has been beautifully executed by the Meissen artists. The top of the compote is fluted, and it has five taller flutes which are all surrounded with gold borders. The five taller fluted areas have cartouches of pink, puce and gold purple Indian flowers on both the inside of the compote and the outside. Below the fluted top of the compote is reticulation or openwork which has cross-hatched gold decoration around the openwork. The inside of the compote has a circular purple Indian painting decoration with pink, puce and gold accents. The bottom of the compote has a thick gold border. There is a lovely purple Indian decoration above that. You can see that this Meissen purple Indian compote has been painted and made with so much attention to detail. It is definitely a work of art. Price of Meissen compote...
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1890s German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Meissen Rococo Porcelain Box
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New Orleans, LA
Incredible hand-painted scenes inspired by Rococo master Antoine Watteau cover this magnificent Meissen porcelain box. Displaying romantic courtship scenes on each side, the casket i...
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18th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Chinoiserie German Dinner Plate with Painted Ming Dragon by Meissen Porcelain
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in North Miami, FL
Chinoiserie german dinner plate with painted green Ming dragon by Meissen Porcelain By: Meissen Porcelain Material: porcelain, paint, enamel, ceramic Technique: enameled, glazed, ha...
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Early 20th Century German Chinoiserie Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Enamel

Rococó Revival Inkwell By «Meissen» German Dresden Porcelain, 19th Century
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Lisbon, PT
A graceful porcelain inkwell station, crafted from Meissen porcelain, features two inkwell compartments. The piece exhibits excellent condition, consistent with its age and boasts a ...
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19th Century German Rococo Revival Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Meissen Art Nouveau Figurine, Lady With Muff, by Konrad Hentschel, ca 1906
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant young lady with a wide-brimmed hat, decorated with green-brown-white checkered ribbons and a blue feather, wearing a floor-length white dress with a green hem and button plac...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Meissen Tea Pot With Flower Decoration & Silver Mount, Rococo Period, Circa 1750
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Very early Meissen teapot, circa 1750, Osier form with basket weave on the rim of the lid and around the opening of the teapot, as well as curved bars, spout and handle with knotted ...
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Mid-18th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Museal Early Asian Lidded Tureen With Présentoir, Meissen Germany 1740-1780
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Very exceptional, museal three-part object of the 18th century: Lidded vessel on a six-sided base, widening towards the top and slightly domed at the bottom, on a stepped, low slopin...
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Mid-18th Century German Chinoiserie Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain, Ceramic

Tall Meissen Purple Indian Reticulated Compote with Pink, Puce & Gold Decoration
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Boston, MA
This tall Meissen reticulated purple Indian compote is very rare and extremely hard to find. It is a beautiful serving compote or decoration for your table, your sideboard or your cabinet. It would make a stunning addition to any table setting. First of all, the colors on the Meissen purple Indian are pink, puce, gold with a white background. The pattern is extremely eye catching, bright and cheerful. The painting of this compote has been beautifully executed by the Meissen artists. The top of the compote is fluted, and it has five taller flutes which are all surrounded with gold borders. The five taller fluted areas have cartouches of pink, puce and gold purple Indian flowers on both the inside of the compote and the outside. Below the fluted top of the compote is reticulation or openwork which has cross-hatched gold decoration around the openwork. The inside of the compote has a circular purple Indian painting decoration with pink, puce and gold accents. The bottom of the compote has a thick gold border. There is a lovely purple Indian decoration above that. You can see that this Meissen purple Indian compote has been painted and made with so much attention to detail. It is definitely a work of art. Price of Meissen compote...
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1890s German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Meissen clock garniture, 19th Century
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive, fine quality 19th Century Meissen porcelain clock garniture, having putti surround the clock and pair of candelabra representing the four seasons, the enamel clock...
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19th Century German Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

8 Meissen Germany 19thc Cobalt Reticulated Porcelain Plates with Courting Scenes
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Savannah, GA
A ring of stunning cobalt blue frames the center of the courting scenes on this lovely eight piece set of painted porcelain plates. The reticulated basketweave edges are highlighted with gilt touches throughout, as well as additional gilt around the cobalt rings...
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19th Century Romantic Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Broken Bridge Meissen group, 19th Century.
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An enchanting 19th Century Meissen porcelain group depicting 'The Broken Bridge' having wonderful bold colours, the lovers attempting to cross the bridge, with a cherub at their feet...
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19th Century German Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Meissen Parrot, late 19th Century
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Meissen porcelain Parrot, late 19th Century, having wonderful bold colouring, perched on a tree trunk, blue crossed swords signed to the base. Batch 76 YNKZ. G100038/23
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Late 19th Century German Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Meissen Parrot perched on a tree trunk, 19th Century
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality late 19th Century Meissen porcelain Parrot perched on a tree trunk, having wonderful bold colouring. Signed to the base with blue crossed swords. Batch 77 62748 DNKZZ
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19th Century German Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Meissen Parrot, late 19th century.
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An enchanting late 19th century Meissen porcelain figure of a Parrot perched on a tree stump, having wonderful bolding colouring and having blue crossed swords signature to the base....
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Late 19th Century German Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair 19th Century Meissen Parrots.
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An enchanting pair of fine quality late 19th Century Meissen porcelain Parrots, perched on tree trunks feasting. Blue crossed swords signed to the base. Batch 62747 DHKZ
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19th Century Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair Meissen parrots, late 19th century
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Small pair of enchanting late 19th Century Meissen porcelain Parrots, each with wonderful bold colouring and signed with the blue crossed swords to the base. Batch 76 G9490/21 CEKZ
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Late 19th Century German Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair late 19th Century Meissen porcelain Parrots.
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A striking, fine quality pair of late 19th Century Meissen porcelain Parrots pirched on tree trunks, each having wonderful bold colouring and detail. Batch 76 62436 DHKZ
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1890s German Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Early Meissen Rococo Group 'Love and Indulgence' by J.C. Schönheit, Ca 1840
By Johann Carl Schoenheit, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Meissen porcelain genre group: Young mother seated on a magnificent Louis XVI-style armchair, her left foot set down on a low stool, a boy lying on his stomach on her left thigh, his white shirt slipped up to reveal his bare buttocks, which the mother has probably just struck with the cane in her left hand, to her right a girl in a dress and hat decorated with feathers, clasping her mother's arm so that she can no longer strike the boy. The group is based on an oval pedestal with gold heightened frieze decoration on the sides. Particularly elaborate, detailed design and staffage. This model was based on drawings by Johann Eleazar Zeissig, known as 'Schenau' (1737-1806). Designed by JOHANN CARL SCHÖNHEIT (1730 - 1805) in 1788 started working as an apprentice in the Meissen factory in 1741 and has been in a responsible position since 1768. For more than 20 years, Schönheit was an employee of both J.J. Kändler as well as from M.V. Acier, who entered the Meissen factory in 1762. After Kändler's death in 1775, Schönheit was head of the model department until 1794. Design of the model in 1788 Manufactory: Meissen Germany Dating: made around 1840 Material: white porcelain, glossy finish Technique: handmade porcelain, finest hand painting Dimensions: height: 25,5 cm / 10.03 in width: 18,0 cm / 7.08 in depth: 16,0 cm / 6.29 in Marks: Blue Meissen crossed sword mark Model number: I 66 / former's number 35 / painter Da.. Bibliography: Thomas & Sabine Bergmann, Meissen Artist's - Figures / Erlangen Germany 2014, Model numbers A1 - Z99, page 31...
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Early 19th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Vintage Meissen Large Porcelain Pink “Indian Flowers” Gold Scallop Serving Bowl
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Naples, FL
This Meissen fine large porcelain, hand painted bowl is a beautiful addition to any decorative collection. Its pink floral intricate design and gold scal...
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Mid-20th Century German Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Meissen Costume Group, Couple Dressed In Empire Style, by H. Goeschl, Ca 1940
By Heinrich Goeschl, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant couple costumed in Empire style: The lady in a dress that softly hugs the body with a high waist that sits just below the bust, a short cape covering the neckline and shoulde...
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Mid-20th Century German Empire Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair of Antique Meissen Porcelain Figures of Malabar Musicians
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique Meissen porcelain figures of Malabar musicians German, Late 19th Century Woman: Height 33cm, width 13cm, depth 11cm Man: Height 32cm, width 20cm, depth 11cm Expertly crafted in the late 19th century by the artists at Meissen, the figures depict a charming pair of Malabar musicians. The design of this pair is after models by Friedrich Elias Meyer (German 1723–1785), an artist at Meissen. The figure of a lady is playing the hurdy-gurdy and the moustached man the guitar. Both figures are wearing a pale straw hat, their bodies covered by a maroon-coloured and fur lined jacket...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain, Love Series: Cupid Mailing a Love Letter with Love Bird C1870
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
Meissen Porcelain, Love Series: Cupid Mailing a Love Letter with Love Bird C1870, SUPREME A Meissen porcelain figure from the Love Series: Cupid Mailing a Love Letter with a Love Bi...
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1860s German Louis XVI Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Large 19th C. Meissen Porcelain Figure, Pug Mother & Child w/ Gilt Bell Collar
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Large 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure of a White Pug Mother and Child with Gilt Bells on a Blue Collar. This large model is very rare to find in this quality, condition, and...
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19th Century German Louis XVI Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair Of Meissen Splendid Lidded Vases 'Potpourri With Cupids', Kaendler, Ca 1870
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Baluster-shaped vase body on a stepped, round base with a pierced lid, lavishly decorated with sculpted and colourfully painted flowers, leaves, fruit and rocailles, as well as two c...
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Mid-19th Century German Rococo Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Meissen Coffee & Tea Set For 6 People, Indian Flowers Coloured & Gold, 20th C.
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen coffee and tea service, consisting of 24 parts: 1 coffee pot, 1 tea pot, 1 milk jug, 1 lidded sugar bowl, six cups, six saucers, six dessert plates, 1 large round serving pla...
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1960s German Baroque Vintage Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Meissen Purple Indian Reticulated Oval Serving Bowl With Gold Accents
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Boston, MA
This is a beautiful Meissen purple Indian reticulated oval serving bowl. The purple Indian pattern of Meissen is one of my favorite patterns, as ...
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1950s German Rococo Vintage Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Art Nouveau Children Group 'Two Girls', by A. Koenig, Meissen Germany, ca 1940
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare Meissen Art Nouveau porcelain figure group: Two barefoot girls in summer clothes, the older one in a green-brown skirt and white long-sleeved shirt with blue stripes, her hair pinned up in two side bunches, the younger child in a red-purple dress sitting on the ground, holding her by the arm and pulling her up. The model is part of a series of beach motifs by Alfred König. Based on a white round base with a relief structure on the side and a gold rim. Very lifelike and loving representation of the characters and the details Designer: ALFRED KÖNIG (1871 - 1940) studied at the art academy in Dresden, since 1897 he worked in the Meissen manufactory as a designer and modeler. The artist specialized in the design of human figures in various variations, such as genre figures, children, athletes, soldiers etc. Model B 290...
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1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

19th Century Meissen tray
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
19th Century Meissen porcelain tray, depicting fisherman and women, with a galleon in the background. Batch 75 G9855/22 DNKZZ
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Late 19th Century German Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Meissen Snake Handle Vase With Soft Flower Painting, by Leuteritz, c 1865 H:48cm
By Meissen Porcelain, Ernst August Leuteritz
Located in Vienna, AT
Very large double snake-handled vase in baluster form on a mounted funnel-shaped base, the handles raised at the sides in the form of coiled pairs of snakes, white ground, the front ...
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1860s German Baroque Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

A Meissen Dot Period Porcelain Tea Cup and Saucer and Coffee Cup, 1763 - 1774
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Meissen Dot Period Porcelain Tea Cup and Saucer and Coffee Cup, 1763 - 1774 Additional information: Date : 1763 - 1774 Period : Augustus III Marks : Underglaze blue crossed swords...
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18th Century German Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Art Nouveau Figure, Child With Locomotive & Ball, by E. Oehler, Meissen, Ca 1909
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare Meissen porcelain figure: Boy with curly hair, wearing a short shirt with a square neckline and patterned hems, breeches and high brown shoes with checkered socks, kneeling with his right knee on the ground and reaching for the toy locomotive...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Meissen Animal Figure, Rooster On Wood Pile, by J.J. Kaendler, Germany, 20th
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
A life-size rooster crowing and sitting on a pile of wood in an extremely naturalistic depiction. Impressive due to its rich sculptural details and flawless, hand-painted staffage, t...
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Late 20th Century German Baroque Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

A Fine Important Early Meissen Porcelain Bowl by J E Stadler, 1720-5
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Fine Important Early Meissen Porcelain Bowl by J E Stadler, 1720-5 The pink purple lustre invented by the chemist Johann Friedrich Bottger is a gold based compound. The analysis o...
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18th Century German Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Large Meissen Pair Of Gardener Figurines, By Kaendler & Schoenheit, Ca 1860
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler, Johann Carl Schoenheit
Located in Vienna, AT
Gardener couple consisting of two individual figures. The female gardener wears rural rococo clothing: a dress with elaborate floral decoration and pinned-up apron, corset and border...
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Mid-19th Century German Baroque Antique Meissen Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Meissen Rococo Group 'The Good Father' by J.C. Schönheit, 20th Century
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Carl Schoenheit
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent Meissen porcelain genre group: The father in domestic garb (housecoat over elaborate house clothes, slippers, high cap) sitting on a cushioned bench and busy supervising hi...
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Late 20th Century German Rococo 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.
Questions About Meissen Porcelain Furniture
  • 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.
  • 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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