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Orange plates gold rim: Soup, holder, side plate for 4. Handmade in Italy 2024
Orange plates gold rim: Soup, holder, side plate for 4. Handmade in Italy 2024

Orange plates gold rim: Soup, holder, side plate for 4. Handmade in Italy 2024

By Mosche Bianche

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...

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2010s Italian Modern Dinner Plates

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Ceramic

French 1850s Majolica Asparagus Plate with Scalloped Edge, Two Available
French 1850s Majolica Asparagus Plate with Scalloped Edge, Two Available

French 1850s Majolica Asparagus Plate with Scalloped Edge, Two Available

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Napoleon III period majolica asparagus plate from the mid-19th century, with scalloped edge, turquoise and chartreuse style tones. We currently have three plates available, priced and sold individually. Created in France at the beginning of the reign of Emperor Napoleon III, each of these three majolica plates features four asparagus with purple heads, resting on a luscious green leaf. A turquoise scalloped edge surrounds a chartreuse toned wicker style ring. With their elegant decor...

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Dinner Plates

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Majolica

Jonas Wood Fine Bone China Plate - Signed Edition
Jonas Wood Fine Bone China Plate - Signed Edition

Jonas Wood Fine Bone China Plate - Signed Edition

By Jonas Wood

Located in Jersey City, NJ

We are proud to be the official retail partner of the Artist Plate Project. This plate features Jonas Wood's 2022 work "Dice Plate" and is hand-signed by the artist. It is one of 42 ...

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2010s North American Dinner Plates

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Ceramic

Majolica Asparagus Plate with Cyclamens Keller & Guerin Saint Clement
Majolica Asparagus Plate with Cyclamens Keller & Guerin Saint Clement

Majolica Asparagus Plate with Cyclamens Keller & Guerin Saint Clement

By Saint-Clément

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica Art Nouveau asparagus plate with cyclamens signed Keller et Guerin Saint Clement. Every important French manufactures produced at the end of the 19th century asparagus and a...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Dinner Plates

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Majolica

German Majolica Morning Glory Plate Circa 1900
German Majolica Morning Glory Plate Circa 1900

German Majolica Morning Glory Plate Circa 1900

Located in Austin, TX

German Majolica plate with morning glory on a blue basket weave and a brown border, circa 1900.

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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Frank Stella David Mirvish Designs Vortex Engravings 1-4 Black Plate - Set of 4
Frank Stella David Mirvish Designs Vortex Engravings 1-4 Black Plate - Set of 4

Frank Stella David Mirvish Designs Vortex Engravings 1-4 Black Plate - Set of 4

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Frank Stella for David Mirvish Designs Vortex Engravings 1-4 "Black" Plates with the Original Box and Paperwork (Unused) - Set of 4. Circa Early 20th Century (2000). Measurements: 1"...

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Early 20th Century Other Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 11 Vintage Swedish Glass Floral Plates by Ann Wärff for Kosta Boda
Set of 11 Vintage Swedish Glass Floral Plates by Ann Wärff for Kosta Boda

Set of 11 Vintage Swedish Glass Floral Plates by Ann Wärff for Kosta Boda

Located in Hamburg, DE

Vintage Swedish Glass Floral Plates by Ann Wärff for Kosta Boda, Set of 11 large 25 cm/2,5 cm small 18 cm/2 cm Official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs, designer reco...

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20th Century Swedish Dinner Plates

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Glass

Piero Fornasetti Neo-classical Porcelain Green Malachite Cammei (Cameo) Plate
Piero Fornasetti Neo-classical Porcelain Green Malachite Cammei (Cameo) Plate

Piero Fornasetti Neo-classical Porcelain Green Malachite Cammei (Cameo) Plate

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Downingtown, PA

Malachite Medallion: Piero Fornasetti’s "Cammei" Plate with Bacchanalian Scene Presenting another exquisite piece from the famed "Cammei" (Cameo) series by Piero Fornasetti, dating ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Casa Cubista Cabana Blue Striped Terracotta Dinnerware Bowls
Casa Cubista Cabana Blue Striped Terracotta Dinnerware Bowls

Casa Cubista Cabana Blue Striped Terracotta Dinnerware Bowls

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...

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2010s Portuguese Rustic Dinner Plates

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Ceramic

Set of 8 German Postmodern Flying Objects Series Plates for Arzberg, 1990s
Set of 8 German Postmodern Flying Objects Series Plates for Arzberg, 1990s

Set of 8 German Postmodern Flying Objects Series Plates for Arzberg, 1990s

By Arzberg

Located in Hamburg, DE

German Postmodern Flying Objects Series Plates by David Palterer and Sieger Design for Arzberg, 1990s, Set of 8, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1990 to 1999 This piece has an attr...

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20th Century German Post-Modern Dinner Plates

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Ceramic

19Thc Sponge Ware Plates & Soup Bowls Set -12Pcs
19Thc Sponge Ware Plates & Soup Bowls Set -12Pcs

19Thc Sponge Ware Plates & Soup Bowls Set -12Pcs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This set of matching 19thc blue & white sponge ware plates and soup bowls are in good condition..This amazing sponge ware set of six plates & set of six matching bowls...

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Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Dinner Plates

Materials

Pottery

Murano Blue Fused Art Glass Square Tray with Abstract Design
Murano Blue Fused Art Glass Square Tray with Abstract Design

Murano Blue Fused Art Glass Square Tray with Abstract Design

Located in Milano, IT

Decorative Murano art glass tray, likely dating from around the late 20th to early 21st century, featuring a square fused glass shape, a slightly concave center, and abstract blue de...

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Early 2000s Italian Modern Dinner Plates

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Set of 2 Vintage Postmodern Italian Glass Plates from Diangelo
Set of 2 Vintage Postmodern Italian Glass Plates from Diangelo

Set of 2 Vintage Postmodern Italian Glass Plates from Diangelo

Located in Hamburg, DE

Vintage Postmodern Italian Glass Plates from Diangelo, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials...

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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dinner Plates

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Glass

Pompei, Six Contemporary Porcelain Plates with Decorative Design
Pompei, Six Contemporary Porcelain Plates with Decorative Design

Pompei, Six Contemporary Porcelain Plates with Decorative Design

By Vito Nesta

Located in Milano, Lombardia

The porcelain collection Pompei by Grand Tour By Vito Nesta brings the Grottesche wall decoration back to life in a contemporary key. Ancient designs are taken and declined on the di...

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2010s Italian Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

German Majolica Morning Glory Plate Circa 1900
German Majolica Morning Glory Plate Circa 1900

German Majolica Morning Glory Plate Circa 1900

Located in Austin, TX

German Majolica plate with morning glory on a blue basket weave and a brown border, circa 1900.

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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Tiffany Boutique, Italy. Set of four ceramic dinner plates, 1980s.
Tiffany Boutique, Italy. Set of four ceramic dinner plates, 1980s.

Tiffany Boutique, Italy. Set of four ceramic dinner plates, 1980s.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Tiffany Boutique, set of four dinner plates. Decorative ceramic set consisting of four dinner plates with a wide border in blue, yellow and gilt tones with ornamental motifs. Origin:...

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1980s Italian Vintage Dinner Plates

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Ceramic

Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Ko Imari Charger Crane Flowers Spur Marks
Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Ko Imari Charger Crane Flowers Spur Marks

Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Ko Imari Charger Crane Flowers Spur Marks

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Large and amazing charger with a scene of a stunning crane between flowers/plants. The blue colors are amazing. Many spur marks at the base Additional information: Material: Porcela...

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17th Century Edo Antique Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

12 Antique Limoges Cobalt Blue Hand-Painted Gilt Trimmed Plates, Buffet/Dessert
12 Antique Limoges Cobalt Blue Hand-Painted Gilt Trimmed Plates, Buffet/Dessert

12 Antique Limoges Cobalt Blue Hand-Painted Gilt Trimmed Plates, Buffet/Dessert

By Delinieres & Co. 1

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

We love the scalloped shape and nice gadroon edging to these handsomely painted set of 12 plates. There is a delightful center gilt medallion and the design features elaborate cartou...

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Early 1900s French Antique Dinner Plates

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Gold, Enamel

Set of 7 Black Dining Plates with Hand Painted Aquatic Animals, France, 1960s
Set of 7 Black Dining Plates with Hand Painted Aquatic Animals, France, 1960s

Set of 7 Black Dining Plates with Hand Painted Aquatic Animals, France, 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

A set consisting of 7 black porcelain seafood dining plates. hand painted with 7 different aquatic animals.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Plate in French Faïence, Red and Green Color, 19th Century, Rooster
Plate in French Faïence, Red and Green Color, 19th Century, Rooster

Plate in French Faïence, Red and Green Color, 19th Century, Rooster

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

The plate is in faience. It has been made in France, during the 19th century. The pattern decor is a rooster and the main colors green and red.

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Dinner Plates

Materials

Faience

Large Decorative Scandinavian Wood Plate Old Patina Circa 1960
Large Decorative Scandinavian Wood Plate Old Patina Circa 1960

Large Decorative Scandinavian Wood Plate Old Patina Circa 1960

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Large Decorative wood Plate in a brown color. Old and beautiful Patina. Circa 1960

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dinner Plates

Materials

Wood

Rashid Johnson Fine Bone China Plate - Limited Edition
Rashid Johnson Fine Bone China Plate - Limited Edition

Rashid Johnson Fine Bone China Plate - Limited Edition

By Rashid Johnson

Located in Jersey City, NJ

We are proud to be the official retail partner of the Artist Plate Project. This plate features Rashid Johnson's 2023 work "Seascape 'In My Bag'" and is one of 50 limited-edition pla...

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2010s North American Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Six 1960 Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner Plates. Made by Arabia, Finland.
Set of Six 1960 Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner Plates. Made by Arabia, Finland.

Set of Six 1960 Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner Plates. Made by Arabia, Finland.

By Arabia of Finland

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Set of six Thanksgiving "turkey design" dinner plates. The plates are made of white porcelain with a hand painted milk chocolate brown (may show darker in photos) band around the rim...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Victorian Japanese Quality Imari Plate
Antique Victorian Japanese Quality Imari Plate

Antique Victorian Japanese Quality Imari Plate

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian Japanese quality Imari plate having a scalloped edge with wonderful hand painted panels in red, blue, yellow, green, gold and white colours. Dimensions: Height 5 ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Victorian Dinner Plates

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Ceramic

John Glick Signed Set of 5 Plates Modernist Stoneware Glazed Ceramics Plum Tree
John Glick Signed Set of 5 Plates Modernist Stoneware Glazed Ceramics Plum Tree

John Glick Signed Set of 5 Plates Modernist Stoneware Glazed Ceramics Plum Tree

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A modernist stoneware glazed ceramic set of 5 plates by Detroit artist John Glick of Plum Tree Pottery. Circa late 20th century. Glazed in earthtones. Artisisnal yet functional and m...

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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Maurizio Cattelan Fine Bone China Plate - Limited Edition
Maurizio Cattelan Fine Bone China Plate - Limited Edition

Maurizio Cattelan Fine Bone China Plate - Limited Edition

By Maurizio Cattelan

Located in Jersey City, NJ

We are proud to be the official retail partner of the Artist Plate Project. This plate features Maurizio Cattelan's 2021 work "Father" and is one of 42 limited-edition plates produce...

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2010s North American Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-20th Century French Repoussé Hammered Copper Fish Wall Charger
Mid-20th Century French Repoussé Hammered Copper Fish Wall Charger

Mid-20th Century French Repoussé Hammered Copper Fish Wall Charger

Located in Pearland, TX

A lovely Mid-Century French repoussé hammered copper charger / plate / plaque / wall hanging from Paris, France, circa 1950. It has a charming fish border, hand hammered design in an...

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Mid-20th Century French Dinner Plates

Materials

Copper

Pompei, Six Contemporary Decorated Porcelain Bread Plates
Pompei, Six Contemporary Decorated Porcelain Bread Plates

Pompei, Six Contemporary Decorated Porcelain Bread Plates

By Vito Nesta

Located in Milano, Lombardia

The porcelain collection Pompei by Grand Tour By Vito Nesta brings the Grottesche wall decoration back to life in a contemporary key. Ancient designs are taken and declined on the different formats of the mise en place in such a way as to create elegant and unique plays of overlapping. Natural elements, anthropomorphic figures, jewellery and architecture come together to create stories, decorations and geometries that fill the eye and intrigue the mind. This collection manages to be transversal, adapting both to regal and elegant tables and to more formal settings, elevating them with flair. Set of 6 bread...

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2010s Italian Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 4 Mid-Century German Ceramic Plates from Ceramano, 1960s
Set of 4 Mid-Century German Ceramic Plates from Ceramano, 1960s

Set of 4 Mid-Century German Ceramic Plates from Ceramano, 1960s

By Ceramano

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century German Ceramic Plates from Ceramano, 1960s, Set of 4, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Material...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Antique Early 19th Century Spongeware Staffordshire Pottery Plates
Pair of Antique Early 19th Century Spongeware Staffordshire Pottery Plates

Pair of Antique Early 19th Century Spongeware Staffordshire Pottery Plates

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine pair of 19th century English Spongeware pottery plates. Both plates with green & blue painted decoration that appears to have been dabbed or spread with a sponge, hence the name spongeware. One of the plates has some overpaint and is more brightly decorated than its mate. Simply a great pair of 19th century Staffordshire spongeware plates...

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Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Dinner Plates

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Pottery

Scottish Ironstone Chinoiserie Landscape & Floral Divided Chop Grill Plates, S/8
Scottish Ironstone Chinoiserie Landscape & Floral Divided Chop Grill Plates, S/8

Scottish Ironstone Chinoiserie Landscape & Floral Divided Chop Grill Plates, S/8

By J. Marshall & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A set of eight Scottish ironstone divided chop grill plates, attributed to J.Marshall & Co., Bo’ness, Scotland, circa 1860. Substantial enough for outdoor grilling...

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Mid-19th Century Scottish Chinoiserie Antique Dinner Plates

Materials

Ironstone

Aqua Handmade Organic Modern Dinner Plates, Set of 4
Aqua Handmade Organic Modern Dinner Plates, Set of 4

Aqua Handmade Organic Modern Dinner Plates, Set of 4

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Aqua ceramic dinner plates, set of 4. For those that want a show stopping dinner set, these dreamy aqua dinner plates are the perfect decor item ...

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2010s Organic Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Piero Fornasetti Rosenthal Porcelain Themes & Variations Plate, Motiv 27
Piero Fornasetti Rosenthal Porcelain Themes & Variations Plate, Motiv 27

Piero Fornasetti Rosenthal Porcelain Themes & Variations Plate, Motiv 27

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Downingtown, PA

Piero Fornasetti Rosenthal porcelain themes & variations plate, Motiv 27, 1980s The Piero Fornasetti Themes & Variation design is made on Rosenthal porcelain. The pattern...

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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Early English William Whiteley Ltd of London Ironstone Imari Plates, S/10
Early English William Whiteley Ltd of London Ironstone Imari Plates, S/10

Early English William Whiteley Ltd of London Ironstone Imari Plates, S/10

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a lovely set of early 20th century English Victorian ironstone Imari plates by William Whitely Ltd. of London. There are no chips or cracks, and the back markings have some v...

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Dinner Plates

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Ironstone

Set of 2 The Flower Plates

Set of 2 The Flower Plates

By House of Ita

Located in Milan, IT

The Flower Set features two hand-painted ceramic plates, each showcasing an artistic floral design. The rich, textured finish and vibrant hues create a captivating visual effect, mak...

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2010s Italian Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Japonese Plate Famille Rose Meiji Period, Japan 1830
Japonese Plate Famille Rose Meiji Period, Japan 1830

Japonese Plate Famille Rose Meiji Period, Japan 1830

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This plate is a japanese place in porcelain. Made in Japan circa 1830, during the Meiji period. Representing a lady and a child. With colored enamaled porcelain, decorations.

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1830s Japanese Chinese Export Antique Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Las Palmas, Six Contemporary Porcelain Bread Plates with Decorative Design
Las Palmas, Six Contemporary Porcelain Bread Plates with Decorative Design

Las Palmas, Six Contemporary Porcelain Bread Plates with Decorative Design

By Vito Nesta

Located in Milano, Lombardia

The Las Palmas Porcelain Collection owes its name to the city of Palmas, in Brazil. It is a true tribute to palm trees, whether it is their leaves, the whole plant, or even the lands...

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2010s Italian Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 4 Plates K. Fujumori for Kato Kogei Japan Alpha3 Post-Modern Memphis 1980
Set of 4 Plates K. Fujumori for Kato Kogei Japan Alpha3 Post-Modern Memphis 1980

Set of 4 Plates K. Fujumori for Kato Kogei Japan Alpha3 Post-Modern Memphis 1980

By Fujimori

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Set of 4 salad/occasional plates in Alpha 3 pattern was designed by Kaneaki Fujimori for Kato Kogei Japan in 1980s. Alpha 3 series consists of mugs, salad/casual plates, and decorat...

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1980s Japanese Post-Modern Vintage Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery

Gold and Pink Floral Painted Ceramic Plate with Scalloped Edges
Gold and Pink Floral Painted Ceramic Plate with Scalloped Edges

Gold and Pink Floral Painted Ceramic Plate with Scalloped Edges

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Beautiful floral plate with scalloped edges. The piece features roses and other flora throughout and gold designs around the rim and in center. The bottom reads: Gold Castle made in Occupied Japan...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese American Classical Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

New Modern Dish in White Carrara Marble, creator Ivan Colominas
New Modern Dish in White Carrara Marble, creator Ivan Colominas

New Modern Dish in White Carrara Marble, creator Ivan Colominas

By Ivan Colominas

Located in Milan, IT

Sculptural, bright white, well-defined and multi-fold. Colominas has created a table service inspired by Angelo Mangiarotti’s soft lines, exalting the shape and structure of objects ...

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2010s Italian Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Marble

Glazed stoneware plate by Jean Linard, circa 1970.
Glazed stoneware plate by Jean Linard, circa 1970.

Glazed stoneware plate by Jean Linard, circa 1970.

By Jean Linard

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Glazed stoneware plate by Jean Linard. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1970. H : 1.9’ x 13.6’ x 13.4’ inches.

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1970s French Beaux Arts Vintage Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Plate
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Plate

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Plate

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze plate or tray By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 7.75"W x 7.75"D x 0....

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Dinner Plates

Materials

Bronze

Two Antique Japanese Quality Imari Plates
Two Antique Japanese Quality Imari Plates

Two Antique Japanese Quality Imari Plates

Located in Suffolk, GB

Two antique Japanese quality Imari plates having a scalloped shaped edge and boasting wonderful hand painted panels in red, blue, white and green colours Lovely examples in perfec...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Georg Baselitz Fine Bone China Plate - Limited Edition
Georg Baselitz Fine Bone China Plate - Limited Edition

Georg Baselitz Fine Bone China Plate - Limited Edition

By Georg Baselitz

Located in Jersey City, NJ

We are proud to be the official retail partner of the Artist Plate Project. This plate features Georg Baselitz's 2009 work "Un giorno particolare" and is one of 42 limited-edition pl...

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2010s North American Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Minton England Gilt Plates
Pair of Minton England Gilt Plates

Pair of Minton England Gilt Plates

$400Sale Price / set|50% Off

Pair of Minton England Gilt Plates

By Minton

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant pair of antique Minton England dinner plates, with raised paste gilt work in the pattern of olive wreath / Made in England in 1916 Original mark ...

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Early 20th Century British Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Jasper Johns Fine Bone China Plate - Limited Edition
Jasper Johns Fine Bone China Plate - Limited Edition

Jasper Johns Fine Bone China Plate - Limited Edition

By Jasper Johns

Located in Jersey City, NJ

We are proud to be the official retail partner of the Artist Plate Project. This plate features an untitled work by Jasper Johns from 2001 and is one of 50 limited-edition plates pro...

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2010s North American Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Antique and Vintage Dinner Plates

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.