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Spode Furniture

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Spode is one of the oldest and most distinguished of the great pottery companies of Staffordshire, the time-honored home of English ceramics. The firm’s blue and white bone china transferware is a timeless classic. Spode dishes compose the sort of elegant dinner service that most of us envision on a traditional holiday table.

The company was established in 1770 in Stoke-on-Trent by Josiah Spode, a friend and neighbor of another estimable English ceramist, Josiah Wedgwood. The Wedgwood firm first came to prominence for its tableware, which quickly gained favor in aristocratic households throughout Britain and Europe.

Spode was particularly known for two technical achievements in the firm’s early decades. The first was to develop a standard formula for the making of bone china — a type of porcelain (made with a mixture of bone ash, minerals and clay) that is dazzlingly white and so strong it can be used to create very thin translucent plates and vessels.

The other advancement was to perfect the making of transferware. That process involves the transfer of pictorial images inked on tissue paper — such as the garden scenery in the famous Willow dish patterns — onto ceramics that are then sealed with a glaze. 

From the 1820s onward, Spode enjoyed tremendous success both in Britain and elsewhere owing to the beauty and vitality of its decorative imagery. By some counts, Spode created more than 40,000 patterns in the 19th century.

In 1833, following the sudden death of Josiah Spode III, business partner W. T. Copeland took over the company and changed its name to Copeland Spode (it later changed again, this time to W. T. Copeland and Sons). Collectors regard Copeland-marked pieces as Spode china. The Spode brand was revived in 1970.

Many favorite Spode patterns — among them Blue Italian, Indian Tree, Greek and Woodland — date to the company’s early years. Spode’s most popular pattern, Christmas Tree, was introduced in 1938.

Prices for antique and vintage Spode china vary widely, based on the size of the service, its condition and the pattern. An antique dinner service for 12 people or more, in good repair and complete with cups and serving dishes, will generally cost between $10,000 and $20,000. Such Spode services become heirlooms — a proud and timeless addition to a family’s table. And as you will see on these pages, Spode’s rich and varied wares offer a visual feast in and of themselves.

Find Spode serveware, ceramics and decorative objects on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Spode
Dealer: Earle D. Vandekar of Knightsbridge, Inc.
Spode New Stone China Dinner Service Eighty Four Pieces, Pattern #3504
By Spode
Located in Downingtown, PA
Spode New Stone China Dinner Service- Eighty Four Pieces, Pattern #3504, Circa 1820 The service is decorated in an Imari pattern in iron red light and...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Spode Furniture

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Ironstone

Spode Pottery Neo-Classical Greek Pattern Blue Set of Dinner Plates-33 Plates
By Spode
Located in Downingtown, PA
Spode Pottery neo-Classical Greek Pattern blue set of dinner plates-33 plates Zeus in His Chariot, Early-19th Century The Spode pottery underglaz...
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Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Spode Furniture

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Pearlware, Pottery

Spode Pottery Neoclassical Greek Pattern Blue Salad Plates Set of Fifteen
By Spode
Located in Downingtown, PA
Spode Pottery neoclassical Greek pattern blue salad plates, Refreshment for Phliasian Horseman (Set of Fifteen) Early 19th century From a large collection of Spode Greek Pattern...
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Early 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Spode Furniture

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Pearlware, Pottery

Spode Pottery Neoclassical Greek Pattern Blue Printed Supper Set
By Spode
Located in Downingtown, PA
Spode pottery neoclassical Greek pattern blue printed supper set Early-19th century From a large collection of Greek pattern pieces in various colors ...
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Early 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Spode Furniture

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Pearlware, Pottery

Spode Neo-classical Greek Pattern Blue Printed Hot Water Dishes
By Spode
Located in Downingtown, PA
Spode Neo-classical Greek pattern blue printed hot water dishes, Zeus in his Chariot, A pair, Early 19th century (We have five in all-two pairs and a single) The Spode pottery...
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Early 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Spode Furniture

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Pearlware, Pottery

Regency Spode Porcelain Botanical Specimen Dish- Spring Meadow Saffron
By Spode
Located in Downingtown, PA
Spode Porcelain Botanical Specimen Dish, Bulbocodium vernum, commonly called Spring Meadow Saffron, After William Curtis Circa 1810-20 The botanical is after William Curtis's The B...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Spode Furniture

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Porcelain

Spode Pottery Neo-Classical Greek Pattern Blue Deep Dish
By Spode
Located in Downingtown, PA
Spode pottery neo-classical Greek pattern blue deep dish, Bacchus Mounted on a Panther, Early-19th Century The Spode Greek pattern pottery shaped rectangular dish with cantered...
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Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Spode Furniture

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Pearlware, Pottery

Regency Spode Pottery Neo-Classical Greek Pattern Blue Dish
By Spode
Located in Downingtown, PA
Regency Spode Pottery Neo-Classical Greek Pattern Blue Dish, Bellerophon's Victory Over Chimera, Early-19th century The Spode Greek pattern pottery, sh...
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Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Spode Furniture

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Pearlware, Pottery

Regency Period Spode Neo-classical Greek Pattern Blue Dessert Dishes- a Pair
By Spode
Located in Downingtown, PA
Regency Spode neo-Classical Greek pattern blue rectangular dessert dishes, Four figures in battle, Early 19th century The Spode Greek pattern pott...
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Early 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Spode Furniture

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Pearlware, Pottery

Spode Porcelain Botanical Specimen Dishes- A Pair. After William Curtis
By Spode
Located in Downingtown, PA
Spode Porcelain Botanical Named Specimen Dishes, After William Curtis, A Pair, Circa 1810-20 A superb pair of Spode porcelain botanical dishes with a gilt border and to each end a r...
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Early 19th Century Regency Antique Spode Furniture

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Porcelain

Copeland Neo-classical Greek Pattern Blue Sauce Tureen & Cover
By Spode
Located in Downingtown, PA
Copeland-Late Spode Neo-Classical Greek Pattern Blue Sauce Tureen & Cover, circa 1847. From a large collection of Greek Pattern Objects- please inqui...
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Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Spode Furniture

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Pearlware, Pottery

Spode Pottery Large Neoclassical Greek Pattern Blue Pair of Dishes
By Spode
Located in Downingtown, PA
Spode pottery neoclassical Greek pattern blue pair of dishes, Bacchus Mounted on a Panther, Early-19th century The Spode Greek pattern pottery sha...
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Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Spode Furniture

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Pearlware, Pottery

Twelve Spode Neo-Classical Greek Pattern Blue Soup Plates
By Spode
Located in Downingtown, PA
Spode Neo-classical Greek pattern blue soup plates, Refreshment for Phliasian Horseman, Set of twelve (12) Early-19th century The Spode Greek pattern ...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Spode Furniture

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Pearlware, Pottery

Spode Porcelain Botanical Specimen Dish with a Spiderwort Plant after W. Curtis
By Spode
Located in Downingtown, PA
Spode Porcelain Botanical Specimen Dish, Spiderwort, Circa 1810-20 The botanical is after William Curtis's The Botanical Magazine illustrated by James Sowerby. The Spode porcelain ...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Spode Furniture

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Porcelain

Regency Spode Imari Punch Bowl, Pattern # 2283
By Spode
Located in Downingtown, PA
Spode Imari Bowl, Pattern # 2283, Spodes New Stone China, Circa 1815-1820 The beautiful Spode new stone Imari punch bowl is painted in Imari col...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Spode Furniture

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Ceramic

Regency Spode Neo-Classical Greek Pattern Blue Tazza
By Spode
Located in Downingtown, PA
Spode Neo-Classical Greek Pattern Tazza Early-19th century The Spode pottery underglaze blue Greek pattern has an oval shaped top with a central des...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Spode Furniture

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Pearlware, Pottery

Spode Neo-Classical Greek Pattern Blue Openwork Dessert Plates
By Spode
Located in Downingtown, PA
Spode neo-classical Greek pattern blue openwork dessert plates, Ceres with a Priestess, Four plates (4) Early 19th century From a large collection of Greek pattern Spode- more pi...
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Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Spode Furniture

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Pearlware, Pottery

Spode Neo-Classical Greek Pattern Blue Oval Dessert Dishes
By Spode
Located in Downingtown, PA
Spode neo-classical Greek pattern blue oval dessert dishes, "A Domestic Ceremony", Early 19th century The Spode Greek pattern pottery dishes a...
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Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Spode Furniture

Materials

Pottery, Pearlware

Regency Period Spode Pottery Neo-Classical Greek Pattern Blue Dessert Dish
By Spode
Located in Downingtown, PA
Spode Pottery neoclassical Greek Pattern Blue Dessert dish, circa 1810 The Spode pearlware pottery-shaped dessert Greek Pattern dish has a central pan...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Spode Furniture

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Pearlware, Pottery

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Spode furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Spode 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 Spode furniture, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Spode were created in the Regency style in europe during the 19th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Coalport Porcelain, Chamberlains Worcester, and Samuel Alcock & Co.. Prices for Spode furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $49 and can go as high as $60,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,088.
Questions About Spode Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Spode pottery dates back to the 1770s and the originator of the company, Josiah Spode. Josiah Spode was born in 1733 and learned the trade by working for other local potters until 1775 when he established his own company. Find a collection of expertly vetted Spode pottery from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To tell if a Spode is vintage, do some research using trusted online resources. Start by comparing the brand mark on your piece to images shared online to get a rough idea of the timeframe during which it was produced. From there, you can look at catalogues and references to identify the pattern and get a clearer picture of its manufacturing date. If your piece was made 20 to 99 years ago, it is vintage. Older pieces are antiques, while newer ones are contemporary. Should you run into any difficulty, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can help you with the dating process. Explore a collection of Spode pottery on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    Yes, some Spode pottery is worth something. Spode is one of the oldest and most distinguished of the great pottery companies of Staffordshire, the time-honored home of English ceramics. The firm’s blue and white bone china transferware is a timeless classic. Spode dishes compose the sort of elegant dinner service that most of us envision on a traditional holiday table, and as a result, pieces produced by the maker are often in high demand. Potential selling prices of Spode pottery vary based on type, style, pattern, age, condition and other factors. If you'd like to know how much items in your collection may be worth, consider using the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Spode pottery.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    No, Spode Christmas Tree is not still made in England. In 2006, the British maker began producing its iconic holiday china in Malaysia. Pieces made prior to 2006 originated at the company's workshop in Stoke-on-Trent, England. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Spode china from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Spode Copeland is a brand of fine antique porcelain from Britain. The Spode company started in 1776, and was bought by the Copeland family early in the 1830s. Browse a collection of Spode Copeland porcelain pieces from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Most Spode is bone china. During its early decades, Spode was the first to develop a standard formula for the making of bone china, and most of its pieces made after this innovation are examples of bone china. However, particularly early on, Spode did make other types of pottery, such as earthenware. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Spode china.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Spode pottery and homewares are still being made. Spode is an English brand founded by Josiah Spode and is credited for perfecting the techniques that were crucial to the future success of English pottery. Spode pottery can be purchased through authorized retailers, such as 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Whether you can put Spode china in the dishwasher varies. Some pieces are dishwasher-safe and will be marked as such on their backs or bottoms. Other pieces cannot be safely placed in the dishwasher. If your Spode china doesn't have a dishwasher-safe marking, err on the side of caution and hand wash it only. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of Spode china.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    Whether Spode is made in England or China depends on the piece. Spode continues to manufacture some of its iconic china at its workshop in Stoke-on-Trent, England, which has been in continuous operation for more than 250 years. However, some lines now originate from factories in China that adhere to the brand's strict quality standards. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of Spode pieces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Whether Spode Christmas dishes can go in the microwave varies. Many of the British maker's dinnerware is dishwasher-safe as well as microwave- and freezer-safe, but not all its pieces are. As a result, you should look at the markings on the bottom of your dishes and consult the care instructions that accompany them for advice on how to safely use them. Find a large selection of Spode porcelain and ceramic wares on 1stDibs.

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