Neoclassical Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
NEOCLASSICAL STYLE
Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.
Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.
The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.
Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.
Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.
As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.
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Antique Coalport Porcelain Platter Red Chrysanthemum Pattern England Circa 1820
Located in Katonah, NY
This exquisite Coalport porcelain platter was hand-painted in England circa 1820.
It features the Red Chrysanthemum pattern, which showcases a bold, Imari-style design.
The intricate...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
English Flow Blue Ceramic Decorative Trinket Dish by Enoch Wedgwood - England
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An early flow blue ceramic trinket dish or catchall by Enoch Wedgwood (Tunstall). This dish is created from a sturdy creamy white ceramic. It is deco...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Norman Rockwell Fish Finders Four Seasons Gorham 10.5” Collector Plate
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Norman Rockwell Fish Finders plates Four Seasons Gorham 10.5” Collector Plate.
Norman Rockwell 1976 Limited Edition Fine China collector plate by ...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
Black Basalt Wedgwood Jewelry Vessel Neoclassical
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
An English basalt Wedgwood vessel in black and white stoneware, circa early to mid-20th century, England. Vessel is black basalt stoneware with applied white jasper neoclassical deco...
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Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Stoneware
English Wedgwood Jasperware Jewelry Dish with Neoclassical Design
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful English Wedgwood Jasperware sage green and white round jewelry dish with neoclassical design, circa 20th century, 1979, England...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Stoneware
English 19th Century Papier Mâché Gilt and Painted Tray
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A gorgeous English Papier Mâché gilt and polychrome tray with hand-painted floral motifs, circa 1850.
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Paper
Wedgwood Jasperware Blue and White Jewelry Dish Neoclassical Style, Late 19th c
By Wedgewood
Located in New York, NY
An antique Wedgwood Jasperware blue and white oblong jewelry dish in the Neoclassical Style, circa late-19th century, England. Piece has a ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Stoneware
Wedgwood Jasperware Black Basalt & White Jewelry Dish Neoclassical, 1960s
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
An English Wedgwood Jasperware black basalt and white stoneware rectangular jewelry dish with Neoclassical design, 1963, England. Piece is a matte bla...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
English Wedgwood Jasperware Ashtray or Key Holder/Vide Poche
By Wedgwood
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful English Wedgwood Jasperware ashtray or key holder/vide poche in “Wedgwood Blue” features a repeating motif of white, high relief acanthus ...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic
Neoclassical Gilt Decorated Plate With Leopard
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical gilt decorated plate with leopard. A Naples Real Fabbrica Ferdinandea white porcelain painted and gilt decorated saucer dish with leopard....
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
English Wedgwood Jasperware Jewelry Dish Neoclassical Design
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful English Wedgwood Jasperware sage green and white round jewelry dish with neoclassical design, circa 20th century, 1979, England...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Tray / Vide Poche in solid bronze, putto with fish, Ystad Brons, Swedish Grace
By Ystad-Metall
Located in Stockholm, SE
A decorative tray / vide-poche with sculpture depicting putto / child seated on and playing with fish.
In solid bronze, with hallmarks: Ystad Brons, Sweden, Bronze.
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1920s Swedish Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Bronze
Antique Worcester Porcelain Dish England Circa 1790
Located in Katonah, NY
This elegant late 18th-century Worcester Porcelain dish is fluted and decorated along the border with a beautiful string of leaves painted in light green, purple, and gilt.
The simpl...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
Alabaster Marble Jewelry Dish
Located in New York, NY
A European alabaster marble jewelry dish, in the Neoclassical style, circa early-20th century, Europe (Italy or Spain.) Dish is round; a great piece to hold small items or jewelry (d...
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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
Pair of Silver Plate Metal Bowl or Vide Poche, France, 1940
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This pair of bowls or Vide Poche is in silver plate. It has been made in France during circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Silver Plate
English Wedgwood Jasperware Jewelry Dish with Neoclassical Design
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful English Wedgwood Jasperware sage green and white round jewelry dish with neoclassical design, circa 20th century, 1979, England...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Stoneware
Antique Wedgwood Creamware Charger Geometric Border England Circa 1785
By Wedgwood
Located in Katonah, NY
This elegant Wedgwood charger was made in England in the late 18th century, circa 1785.
Crafted from creamware, the charger features a meticulously painted geometric border composed of orange and black flowerheads set within a lattice of fine black lines. Each flowerhead is centered in a diamond-shaped cell, creating a repeating pattern that radiates rhythm and precision. The inner field is left undecorated, emphasizing the clean form and enhancing the visual impact of the border.
The simplicity of the cream-colored ground paired with the precise hand-painting along the rim reflects the neoclassical restraint and balance that defined Wedgwood’s aesthetic...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Creamware
Large Blue and White Spode Greekware Platter England Circa 1810 Neoclassical
By Josiah Spode
Located in Katonah, NY
Spode made this fabulous platter circa 1810.
It is decorated in the neoclassical "Greek" pattern with classical figures and mythological scenes based on ancient Greek and Roman art. It is large, measuring 20" x 15.5" x 1.75" deep, and is perfect for hanging.
The dramatic pattern shows a scene from Olympic history.
At the center, Cynisca wins the four-horse chariot race at the Greek Olympic...
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Early 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Earthenware
English Traditional Scenic Equestrian Catchall Trinket Dishes, Set of 4
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of four ceramic collectible trinket dishes with painted scenes.
“The Cornfield”
By John Constabl
1776-1837
Like Fen Lane, which hangs to the right, this study is thought to be one of the works Constable began outdoors in Suffolk in 1817, but did not finish. It too shows Fen Lane, but from further down.
When Constable was looking for a subject to work up for the 1826 Royal Academy exhibition, he turned to this canvas and from it painted the picture now known as The Cornfield (now in the National Gallery). It was probably while preparing the finished picture that he lowered the trees at the right of this earlier sketch by overpainting them with sky. (History courtesy of the Tate Organization)
The original is hanging in the National Gallery London
“Valley Farm”
By
John Constabl
1776-1837
This work shows a view of Willy Lott's House at Flatford from the River Stour. The farmer lived continuously in the same house for over eighty years and for Constable it came to represent an important part of the Suffolk landscape, a nostalgic symbol of the 'natural' way of life. The building features prominently in earlier works by Constable, including The Mill Stream...
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Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic
Neoclassical Gilt Decorated Plate With Puma
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical gilt decorated plate with puma. A Naples Real Fabbrica Ferdinandea white porcelain painted and gilt decorated saucer dish with puma confr...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
Neoclassical Gilt Decorated Plate With Mythological Figure
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical gilt decorated plate with mythological figure. Naples Real Fabbrica Ferdinandea white porcelain painted and gilt decorated saucer dish wi...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
Traditional Round Ceramic Decorative Horse Plate
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A timeless round ceramic decorative horse plate. This piece will be wonderful hanging on a wall, or used as a catchall or trinket dish on a coffee table. It has scalloped gold edges ...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
State of Georgia Jasperware Collectible Plate in Blue and Cream by Wedgwood
By Wedgwood
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful collectible plate by Wedgwood. This is the perfect piece for the true southerner. This decorative plate or vide poche would make a fantastic catchall. The motif is dedicated to the state of Georgia. The center bears the State Seal in an applied cream and says State of Georgia 1776.
Around the rim, are applied cream stars. A well designed room is all in the details. And this small decorative...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic
42 Pieces Mikasa Ultima and Super Strong Silver Grey White Fine China Cameo
Located in Brea, CA
42 pieces Mikasa platinum ultima cameo super strong silver grey white fine china, marked on bottom, 12 pieces of 10.75" big dinner plates, 6 pieces of...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
Kronester Bavaria Triangular Porcelain Plate Vintage Handpainted Ceramic Germany
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Original German vintage hand painted Kronester, Bavaria small triangular shape decorative ceramic plate.
Hand painted with stylized floral design decorative porcelain plate.
Signed and numbered.
Hand made in Germany.
Kronester, Bavaria 969.
Could be used as a stylish vide poche or decorative hanging plate.
Category
20th Century German Neoclassical Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic
Glossy Red Wicker Bread Basket
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A woven wicker basket painted in glossy red paint. This piece would be fabulous to serve bread or fruits, or as a decorative dish on a night table or dresse...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Neoclassical Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Wicker, Paint
Crystal Clear Bohemia Glass Bowl, Poland
By Lalique
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Free-blown clear crystal glass small bowl, spike rim freeform crystal.
Crystal bowl in a swirled rib design with five ribbed points.
Could be used as a vide poche or decorative shelf accessories...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Neoclassical Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Crystal
Silver plate metal Bowl by Felix Frères, France
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Bowl is in Silver Plate. It has been made in France during the XXeme century in Toulouse by Felix Frères.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair Wedgwood Creamware Dishes England Circa 1810
By Wedgwood
Located in Katonah, NY
Made by Wedgwood in England circa 1810, this pair of creamware dishes features a neoclassical border decorated with a band of green acanthus leaves separated by black darts.
The bord...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Creamware
Yellow English Porcelain Dish with Neoclassical Design Circa 1800
Located in Katonah, NY
The border of this antique English porcelain dish has an exquisite yellow ground with an eye-catching design.
The neoclassical decoration is hand-painted. We see flower buds painted ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Bowls Neoclassical Design Style
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of two (2) porcelain bowls in powder blue with an acanthus leaf design finished with a gold edge and scroll at end, in the Neoclassical/Greco-Roman design style, circ...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
Set Four Antique English Dishes Made By Coalport Hand-Painted Circa 1810
Located in Katonah, NY
These four exquisite Coalport "Church Gresley" pattern dishes are decorated with black trapezoids, pink roses, cornflower sprigs, and fabulous gilding!
In our opinion, the exceptiona...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
Round Ceramic Pink and Gold Pheasant Ashtray or Trinket Dish, Yoko Boeki Japan
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A small pink and gold ceramic ashtray or vide poche with a bird motif. A lovely decorative trinket dish or ashtray that will be gorgeous on a side table or dressing table. The porcel...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Neoclassical Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
English Traditional Framed Ceramic and Brass Decorative Horse Plate or Catchall
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An English Traditional ceramic equestrian horse plate with a brass frame. The ceramic plate in the center features a traditional hunt scene with three hors...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Brass
Pretty German Augsburg Classical Silver Sweet Meat Dish, 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
Pretty German silver sweet meat dish, 18th century. Oval well and curved and scalloped sides; s-scroll handles. Interior gilt with embossed bird pecking on fruit piled onto tazza; be...
Category
18th Century German Antique Neoclassical Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Silver
Vintage Bradford Exchange Titanic Collectable Plates Gift
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Set Of 4 Titanic Plates.
These 'Queen of Ocean' plates were made circa 1999s, and they are highly colle...
Category
20th Century Central American Neoclassical Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
Scalloped Round Decorative Souvenir Plate in Emerald from Kingfisher Oklahoma
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Round circular scalloped souvenir plate or dish from Kingfisher Oklahoma. This beautiful plate features a lovely emerald green ombre around the edges an...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Neoclassical Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Cup On Foot In Cut Agate With Gold Mount, 19th century
Located in Bilzen, BE
Cup on foot in cut agate with solid gold setting rings (no hallmarks)
Height 9.5 cm Diameter 7.7 x 11.3 cm
19th century
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Agate, Gold
George III Period Neoclassical Design Sterling Silver Sugar Basket, London, 1795
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1795 by Solomon Hougham, this attractive, George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Basket, is in t...
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1790s English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Silver Gilt Bronze French Tazzas with Tortoiseshell, 19th Century
Located in Southall, GB
This fine pair of French, silver, allegorical tazzas are tortoiseshelled. They include detailed wreaths on the walls of the base. A finely dressed woman holds each dish proudly above...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Silver
Neoclassical decorative dishes and vide-poche for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical decorative dishes and vide-poche for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative dishes and vide-poche created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, porcelain and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical decorative dishes and vide-poche made in a specific country, there are Europe, England, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative dishes and vide-poche, popular names associated with this style include Wedgwood, Real Fabbrica Ferdinandea, Bradford Bros., and Chamberlains Worcester. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for decorative dishes and vide-poche differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $75 and tops out at $8,278 while the average work can sell for $321.