English Green Majolica Geranium Plate, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
English green Majolica geranium plate, circa 1880.
1880s English Victorian Antique Dinner Plates
Ceramic
English Green Majolica Geranium Plate, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
English green Majolica geranium plate, circa 1880.
Ceramic
French Majolica Lobster Platter Choisy Le Roi Circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Lobster ,Shrimp and frog Platter HB Choisy Le Roi Circa 1930. The manufacture of Choisy le Roi was one of the most important manufacture a...
Ceramic, Majolica
French Majolica Leaves & Grapes Plate Onnaing, circa 1900
By Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica leaves & grapes plate Onnaing, circa 1900.
Ceramic, Faience
12 Antique Limoges Floral & Gilt Shaped Dessert Plates. Circa 1890
By Jean Pouyat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pretty set of first course or dessert plates by the re known Limoges firm of Jean Pouyat from the turn of the last century. A very versatile size and a great shaped plate accented ...
Gold, Enamel
Napoleonic Porcelain Soup Plates Set of 10 by Nast w/ French Imperial Decoration
By Nast
Located in Katonah, NY
This set of ten beautiful French porcelain soup plates was made by Nast, the Parisian factory renowned for producing porcelain for Napoleon and his imperial court. During the Napole...
Porcelain
Mid-Century Rare Ceramic Oyster Plate Robert Picault Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Oyster Plate signed Robert Picault. Robert Picault (1919 - 2000) was born in Vincennes, Paris and studied at the School of Applied Arts in Paris. After the war he spent a short ...
Ceramic, Faience
French Majolica Roses Plate Saint Amand, circa 1890
By Saint Amand
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica roses plate signed Saint Amand, circa 1890.
Majolica, Ceramic
$2,200 / set
Set of Ten White and Gilt French Empire Plates
Located in New York, NY
Set of ten white and gilt French Empire plates. Empire white and gilt plates with under-glaze red markings for L. Ernie 61 Rue du Bac., France, early 1800....
Porcelain
Majolica Grape Plate Villeroy & Boch, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica grape plate Villeroy & Boch, circa 1890.
Ceramic
Lomonosov Porcelain Set of 4 Dinner Plates, Cobalt Net in Blue&Gold
By Lomonosov
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage set of porcelain dinner plates features the Cobalt Net pattern that consists of intersecting cobalt blue lines with golden dots at their intersections. The geometrical perfe...
Gold
French Porcelain Pink Flower Plate, circa 1850
Located in Austin, TX
French porcelain purple Iris plate, circa 1850.
Ceramic, Porcelain
French Majolica Oyster Plate Salins, circa 1890
By Salins
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate with seaweeds Salins (East of France) circa 1890.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
French Majolica Oyster Plate, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate with green acanthus leaves, circa 1890.
Ceramic, Faience
Belgium Majolica Oyster Plate Wasmuel Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Belgium Majolica oyster plate with pink flowers and green leaves Wasmuel, circa 1890.
Ceramic
$1,365Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Asparagus Ceramic Serving Set for Six, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Mid-Century Modern asparagus design glazed ceramic serving set, Spain, 1950s-1960s A set of 6 asparagus plates, a server with lid and a salt and pepper shakers set. The asparagus tureen...
Majolica, Pottery, Ceramic
$2,164Sale Price / set|20% Off
Aqua green plates gold rim: Soup, holder, side plate for 4 Handmade Italy 2024
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The Bottega is today undoubtedly the spearhead of Puglia pottery art. The artist was practically born among ceramics and has nourished herself with this art throughout her life until...
Ceramic
Set of 4 Vintage Piero Fornasetti Ceramic Dinner Plates 'Posateria', Italy 1950s
By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of 4 beautiful dinner plates with amazing hand-painted gold decor. From the series 'Posateria' (cutlery). All with different motifs. Designed and produced by Piero Fornasett...
Porcelain
French Majolica Daisy Plate Marcel Guillot Vallauris, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Daisy plate Marcel Guillot Vallauris, circa 1950. 8.2 inches diameter.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Majolica Grape Plate Villeroy Boch circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica grape plate signed Villeroy Boch Circa 1890.
Ceramic
$48,177 / set
Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service
Located in London, GB
Antique Meissen 68-piece floral dinner service German, c. 1900 Largest serving dish: Height 6cm, width 52.5cm, depth 37.5cm Square salad bowl:...
Porcelain
French Majolica Grapes Plate Gien, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Charming French Majolica plate with grapes and leaves on a grey basket weave background signed Gien, circa 1890.
Ceramic
19th Century Japanese Imari Scalloped Plate
Located in Pearland, TX
A striking 19th century antique Imari plate with a lovely scalloped edge, featuring vibrant red-oranges and blues. It displays beautifully, perfect on a wall or plate rack. Originati...
Porcelain
Ludovic Nkoth Fine Bone China Plate - Limited Edition
Located in Jersey City, NJ
We are proud to be the official retail partner of the Artist Plate Project. This plate features Ludovic Nkoth's 2023 work "Becoming" and is one of 50 limited-edition plates produced ...
Ceramic
Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Dinner Service-Eighteen Pieces
Located in Downingtown, PA
Exquisite Bloom: Chinese Export Famille Rose Dinner Service This magnificent eighteen-piece Chinese Export Porcelain Dinner Service, dating from Circa 1730–1735, is a superb example...
Porcelain
Lorna Simpson Fine Bone China Plate - Limited Edition
Located in Jersey City, NJ
We are proud to be the official retail partner of the Artist Plate Project. This plate features a detail from Lorna Simpson's 2023 work "Connected" and is one of 50 limited-edition p...
Ceramic
Seven Creamware Plates With Gilt Herringbone Decoration England Circa 1810
Located in Katonah, NY
This lovely set of seven creamware plates is decorated on the border with a band of brightly gilded leaves and berries within blue lines. The creamware has a rich, creamy color, whic...
Creamware
Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Commedia Dell'arte Maschere Italiane Porcelain Plates
By Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti “Maschere Italiane” Commedia dell’Arte Plates, Set of Four Circa 1970s This set of four porcelain plates is from Fornasetti’s Maschere Italiane (Italian Masks) seri...
Porcelain
French Majolica Plate Fruits Salins, circa 1890
By Salins
Located in Austin, TX
Charming French Majolica plate fruits (blackberries, cherries, berries) signed Salins, circa 1890.
Ceramic
Set of 12 English Porcelain Dinner Plates, Royal Doulton, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 English porcelain dinner plates, Royal Doulton, circa 1900.
Porcelain
French Majolica Strawberries Plate Orchies, circa 1890
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica strawberries plate Orchies, circa 1890.
Ceramic
19th Century Japanese Imari Plate
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Japanese Imari Plate. 8.5 inches diameter.
Porcelain
Set of 4 Majolica Plates in White Ceramic, France, 1980s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
A beautiful set of four white glazed ceramic oyster plates, each featuring six oyster compartments and a central well for lemon or sauce. Their clean design highlights the natural sh...
Majolica
French Majolica Orchid Plate Saint Clement, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica orchid plate signed Keller and Guerin saint clement, circa 1900.
Ceramic, Faience
Aqua Majolica Strawberries Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Rare aqua Majolica strawberries on a geometrical background signed Sarreguemines, circa 1880.
Ceramic
French Majolica Asparagus & Artichoke Plate Salins, circa 1890
By Salins
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica asparagus & artichoke plate Salins, circa 1890.
Ceramic
Vintage French M.B.F.A. Pornic Oyster Service, 12 Plates & Platter
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exceptional vintage French seafood service comprises twelve oyster plates and one large matching round serving platter, all handcrafted by the renowned M.B.F.A. workshop in Porn...
Faience, Paint
Japanese 19th Century Scalloped Imari Porcelain Dish or Charger
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Japanese Dish or Charger, made in Japan at the beginning of the 19th century. With beautiful colors in red blue and white. The Item is in good condition.
Porcelain
Vintage Boho Carole Stupell Jade Band China - Set of 36
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chic set of 36 Vintage Boho Carole Stupell jade band china, featuring earthy tones and bohemian flair. Perfect for a stylish, eclectic table. 2nd plate - 8.5x8.5x0.75 3rd plate - 6....
Porcelain
19th Century Majolica Leaves & Pink Flowers Plate Choisy Le Roi
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica plate signed Choisy le roi, circa 1890. Decorated with leaves, ferns, pink flowers and Greek border.
Majolica
Rörstrand Pagoda Pattern Plate, 19th Century
By Rörstrand
Located in Worcester Park, GB
A rare and richly detailed blue and white earthenware plate by esteemed Swedish porcelain maker Rörstrand, dating to the mid-1800s. Crafted using the classic transferware technique, ...
Earthenware
German Majolica Leaves & Ferns Plate, Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
German Majolica Leaves & Ferns Plate, Circa 1890.
Ceramic
Majolica White Flowers Villeroy & Boch, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica white flowers plate signed Villeroy & Boch, circa 1900.
Ceramic
19th Century Blue & White Seaweeds Oyster Plate Bordeaux
Located in Austin, TX
Elegant blue and white oyster plate signed Bordeaux Vieillard, circa 1890. Six wells surrounded by blue seaweeds of different kinds. Ref / 2732.
Ceramic, Faience
Antique Quality Japanese Imari Plate
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique quality Japanese Imari plate having a scalloped edge with wonderful hand painted panels in red, blue, green, white and gold colours In lovely original condition Dimensio...
Ceramic
19th Century French Blue & White Pagoda Plate Creil et Montereau
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century French Blue & White Pagoda Plate signed Creil et Montereau. 8.7 inches diameter.
Ceramic, Faience
Reijmyre Glassworks, "Operakällaren", 12 Cover Plates, 12 Bread Dishes, 1980s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Reijmyre glassworks, "Operakällaren" art glass 12 cover plates, 12 pcs. bread or tapas or sushi dishes. Sweden 1980s. Measures: cover plate 30 cm, bread plate 22 cm...
Mid-Century Modern Large Set Stangl Pottery Dinnerware w Serving Pieces 107 Pcs
By Hans Stangl
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic complete dinnerware set of Stangl pottery. Hand craftedvand hand painted so each piece is unique. Beautiful pattern, assorted fruits. Set consists of: 18 10' dinner plates ...
Clay, Pottery
Mid-Century Majolica Black Oyster Plate Vallauris
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Ceramic Black Mat Oyster Plate Vallauris circa 1950. 9 colors available. pink,navy blue,yellow,orange,green,purple,black,aqua,red.
Ceramic
$282Sale Price / set|20% Off
Mediterraneo, Six Contemporary Porcelain Dessert Plates with Decorative Design
By Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Mediterraneo collection is the result of Vito Nesta’s reflection on the line between reality and fantasy. The architectures of the doors depicted on the plates arise from technic...
Porcelain
Bordallo Pinheiro Green Grape Vine & Basket Weave Green Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage Bordallo Pinheiro Vine and Basket Weave plate, Portugal, circa early 1980s. The Portuguese Bordallo Pinheiro ceramic factory was founded...
Earthenware
19th Century Majolica Vine Leaves Plate Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century French Majolica plate with vine leaves signed Sarreguemines.
Ceramic
$324Sale Price / set|20% Off
Georgian PAIR Davenport Dinner Plates Ironstone Pattern 659, Circa 1815
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good early PAIR of dinner plates, hand painted ironstone (stone china ) made by William Davenport and Co., Longport, Staffordshire potteries, England, George 111rd period, ...
Ironstone
Casa Cubista Cabana Pink Striped Terracotta Salad Plates
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This luxurious terracotta dinnerware is handmade from ceramic with fair trade and locally sourced materials from Europe. Each piece is crafted with meticulous attention to detail for...
Ceramic
French Majolica Bird Plate Keller & Guerin Saint Clement circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica bird plate Keller & Guerin Saint Clement circa 1900.
Ceramic
Plates Platter Serveware Set White Onyx Blue Azul Marble Hand-carved Italy
By Pieruga Marble, Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved presentation plates in extra blue Azul Macaubas and white onyx. Polished finishing. Multiple use as plates, platters and placers. Dimensions: Small – L 24, W 20, H 1.8 ...
Onyx, Quartz
Majolica Cyclamens Plate Schultz Cilli, circa 1900
By Schütz Cilli
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica cyclamens plate signed Schultz Cilli, circa 1900, Art Nouveau. Diameter / 7.5 inches.
Ceramic
French Majolica Grapes Plate Gien, circa 1890
By Gien
Located in Austin, TX
Charming French Majolica plate with grapes & leaves on a grey basket weave background signed Gien, circa 1890.
Ceramic
Mid Century French Vallauris Majolica Oyster Plate, 5 Available
Located in Pearland, TX
Beautiful French Vallauris majolica oyster plate in lovely shades of speckled lilac, teal, and brown. Priced individually, 5 available. DIMEN...
Ceramic, Majolica
19th Century Japanese Imari Plate, Porcelain, Meiji Style, Japan, 8.5"
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Japanese Imari Plate. 8.5 inches diameter.
Porcelain
French Majolica Joan of Arc Plate Onnaing, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Joan of Arc Plate Onnaing, circa 1890.
Ceramic
Set the mood when you’re setting the table. The right antique and vintage dinner plates for the meals in your home can truly elevate the dining experience.
We haven’t had our own plate at dinner for very long. It wasn’t until the middle of the 19th century in Europe that individual dinner plates had become the norm, replacing the platters that diners had shared before them. Innovations at the dining table are believed to have been introduced by Italian noblewoman Catherine de’ Medici, who, when she married King Henry II of France in 1533, brought with her decorative table adornments for meals and fine tableware such as silver forks, replacing the fingers and knives utilized during dinner before her arrival. Italy was a bit faster on table settings, and, thanks to Catherine, tableware such as dinner plates would also replace the wooden trenchers and flat slabs of days-old bread that preceded them.
Today, while enthusiasts of mid-century modern furnishings might pine for vintage mismatched dinner plates — a mix of old and new can be refreshing — presenting ceramic vessels, glassware and decorative centerpieces that matched was once actually part of the point as setting the table became more refined during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. And as Fornasetti dinner plates and Chinese porcelain tableware have long held weight as collector’s items and status symbols, your dinner dishes haven’t ever really been merely functional. From antique metal dishes and ornamental earthenware designed by celebrated English ceramics makers Wedgwood, dinner plates are statement-making works that bring elegance and likely stir conversation at your table.
Entertaining is an art form, and the kitchen bar island and dining room table in your space are cherished gathering places where families and friends convene and grow closer over good meals. Browse an extensive collection of antique and vintage dinner plates to pair with these important events today on 1stDibs.