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First Period Worcester Pickle Leaf Dish in Blue Floral Pattern, Ca 1770
First Period Worcester Pickle Leaf Dish in Blue Floral Pattern, Ca 1770

First Period Worcester Pickle Leaf Dish in Blue Floral Pattern, Ca 1770

By Royal Worcester

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very good early, First period (Dr. Wall), Worcester porcelain leaf shaped Pickle Dish in a deep cobalt blue floral pattern with a Crescent mark to the base. dating to 1770 ...

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18th Century British George III Antique Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Porcelain Tea/Coffee Cups Set of 4, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Mid-Century Porcelain Tea/Coffee Cups Set of 4, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

Mid-Century Porcelain Tea/Coffee Cups Set of 4, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

Located in Zohor, SK

Beautiful set of 4 porcelain tea/coffee cups from Mid-century era. Produced in Czechoslovakia. Original label stamped in the bottom of each cup. The cups are elegant and simple in a ...

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1960s Czech Adam Style Vintage Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Sevres 19th C., Chateau Des Tuileries 1846 Louis Phillippe Cup / Saucer Set
Sevres 19th C., Chateau Des Tuileries 1846 Louis Phillippe Cup / Saucer Set

Sevres 19th C., Chateau Des Tuileries 1846 Louis Phillippe Cup / Saucer Set

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Atlanta, GA

Sevres, 20 Pieces (10 Sets) Circa 1846. Made for the Chateau Des Tuileries service of Louis Phillippe This exquisite Sèvres porcelain cup and saucer grouping (10 sets) dates to the Louis-Philippe era, featuring the royal monogram of King Louis-Philippe I (reigned 1830–1848). The monogram, prominently displayed on the saucers, is encircled by a laurel wreath and crowned, signifying its royal provenance and connection to French aristocracy. The set was likely commissioned for or associated with the Château des Tuileries, as indicated by the markings on the underside. The design includes a regal cobalt blue border with intricate gilded ivy patterns, hand-painted cherubs, and floral medallions on the tea cups. Gilded accents, including the delicate handles, enhance the opulence of this neoclassical-style set. The artistry and precision reflect the mastery of the Sèvres porcelain factory during this period. This Louis-Philippe monogrammed tea set is a rare and historically significant collection, ideal for collectors of French royal memorabilia or fine European porcelain...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Minton 19th C Gilt Dessert Service 15 Pc. W/ Parian Figures Hand Painted Roses
Minton 19th C Gilt Dessert Service 15 Pc. W/ Parian Figures Hand Painted Roses

Minton 19th C Gilt Dessert Service 15 Pc. W/ Parian Figures Hand Painted Roses

By Minton

Located in Great Barrington, MA

Beyond belief! This set is museum worthy, exhibiting some of the finest workmanship Minton produced. The centerpiece features an exquisite pierced tall basket lifted up by 3 tall Par...

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1890s English Neoclassical Antique Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Gio Ponti Teacups and Saucers for Ginori, Il Circo
Gio Ponti Teacups and Saucers for Ginori, Il Circo

Gio Ponti Teacups and Saucers for Ginori, Il Circo

By Gio Ponti

Located in Riverdale, NY

Set of 4 Il Circo (circus) tea cups and saucers from the mid 1930's Italy designed by Gio Ponti for Ginori. Each decorated with a charming Modernist figure of...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Antique KPM Berlin Lidded Porcelain Chocolate Cup, Gilded Floral, 1847
Antique KPM Berlin Lidded Porcelain Chocolate Cup, Gilded Floral, 1847

Antique KPM Berlin Lidded Porcelain Chocolate Cup, Gilded Floral, 1847

Located in Uppsala , SE

KPM Berlin is renowned for its high-quality luxury porcelain, specializing in intricate hand-painted dinner services and ornate collectible items during the 18th and 19th centuries. ...

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1840s German Biedermeier Antique Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Bailey & Harvey Staffordshire Pink Lustre Saucers - Set of 12
Bailey & Harvey Staffordshire Pink Lustre Saucers - Set of 12

Bailey & Harvey Staffordshire Pink Lustre Saucers - Set of 12

Located in Savannah, GA

Set of twelve Bailey & Harvey Staffordshire pink lustre saucers, circa 1830. 7 ¾ inches wide by ¾ inches tall

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1830s English Antique Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique KPM Berlin Porcelain Plate, Hand-Painted Floral, Rococo, 1820
Antique KPM Berlin Porcelain Plate, Hand-Painted Floral, Rococo, 1820

Antique KPM Berlin Porcelain Plate, Hand-Painted Floral, Rococo, 1820

By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)

Located in Uppsala , SE

This item is an antique KPM Berlin porcelain reticulated plate, featuring a hand-painted floral design with pink roses and a scalloped, pierced border. This plate date from the early 19th century and is known for fine artistry and royal quality First choice The central design is a classic "Pink Rose" (or Meissen Rose...

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1920s German Rococo Vintage Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Mid 20th Century Bride and Groom Porcelain Place Card Holders Placecards
Mid 20th Century Bride and Groom Porcelain Place Card Holders Placecards

Mid 20th Century Bride and Groom Porcelain Place Card Holders Placecards

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Hard to find adorable hand-painted bride and groom place card holders with flower decals. I have 3 sets of 2 available. Each pair has a different flower on the name area. One of the ...

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Mid-20th Century Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

English Wedgwood fruit basket with stand, 1861
English Wedgwood fruit basket with stand, 1861

English Wedgwood fruit basket with stand, 1861

By Wedgwood

Located in Delft, NL

English Wedgwood fruit basket with stand, 1861 Cream-colored fruit basket on a stand. Glazed with a very light blue-tint. The round base has a narrow, sloping rim with elongated hol...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Porcelain

Materials

Earthenware

COPELAND, Antique Gilt Porcelain Ornithological Dessert Service, Circa 1851-95
COPELAND, Antique Gilt Porcelain Ornithological Dessert Service, Circa 1851-95

COPELAND, Antique Gilt Porcelain Ornithological Dessert Service, Circa 1851-95

By Copeland

Located in Chatham, ON

COPELAND - Rare - museum quality - antique porcelain ornithological luncheon or dessert service - each plate and comport hand painted with three different specimens of birds against leafy branches - floral sprays to the center and border of each piece - alternating sections of cobalt blue with the finest quality gilding - each piece with fluted & scalloped edges - incredible attention to detail with the underside of the tall comports completely decorated - total of 18 pieces (12 plates - 2 tall comports - 4 short comports) - impressed letters & numbers - hand painted model number on each piece - 1/2642 - each piece with under glaze blue factory stamp - United Kingdon - circa 1851-95. Excellent antique condition - restored tall comport - a few minor edge chips - minor gilding loss - otherwise in fine antique form...

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Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Guanyin Porcelain Statue, Blanc de Chine, China, 20th Century, 63 cm
Guanyin Porcelain Statue, Blanc de Chine, China, 20th Century, 63 cm

Guanyin Porcelain Statue, Blanc de Chine, China, 20th Century, 63 cm

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Blanc de chine sculpture depicting Guanyin with lotus flower. The upright figure rests on a wavy-edged base with relief decoration of flowers and leaves.

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20th Century Chinese Other Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Six '6' French Porcelain Apothecary Jars with Painted Decoration and Mark
Set of Six '6' French Porcelain Apothecary Jars with Painted Decoration and Mark

Set of Six '6' French Porcelain Apothecary Jars with Painted Decoration and Mark

Located in Pembroke, MA

A beautiful and rare set of six (6) high-quality hand painted French apothecary jars, each with a different label, painted in a Régence style in blue and yellow, with separate domed ...

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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Porcelain Bowl with Gilt Handles, Mid 20th Century
Vintage Chinese Porcelain Bowl with Gilt Handles, Mid 20th Century

Vintage Chinese Porcelain Bowl with Gilt Handles, Mid 20th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a lovely porcelain bowl, mid-20th century in date. The shaped oval bowl features a pair of gilt handles and is beautifully painted with a cream ground and brightly colour...

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1950s Chinese Vintage Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Swan Bird Design Porcelain Plate by Rosenthal, circa Early-20th Century, Germany
Swan Bird Design Porcelain Plate by Rosenthal, circa Early-20th Century, Germany

Swan Bird Design Porcelain Plate by Rosenthal, circa Early-20th Century, Germany

By Rosenthal

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful German hand‑painted white and gold porcelain plate, “Rhododendron,” with an Asian figural scene featuring two women and a swan, finished with a scalloped gold gilt edge, ...

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Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Coffee Cup and Saucer "Sirenas" Designed by Dalí, N°520/1000
Porcelain Coffee Cup and Saucer "Sirenas" Designed by Dalí, N°520/1000

Porcelain Coffee Cup and Saucer "Sirenas" Designed by Dalí, N°520/1000

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in Paris, FR

Wonderful Porcelain Coffee cup and saucer "Sirenas peinadas con coral and hormiga" by Salvador Dalí. The famous surrealist artist created this model in 1977 with mermaids, red vivid corals and small ants on a white background. Each piece has a gold rim on the edges giving a very luxurious aspect. Limited edition made of German porcelain produced by the Manufactory Schirnding...

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Late 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Bing & Grondahl / B&G, Butterfly, Porcelain Leaf-Shaped Bowl, 2 Bowls Available
Bing & Grondahl / B&G, Butterfly, Porcelain Leaf-Shaped Bowl, 2 Bowls Available

Bing & Grondahl / B&G, Butterfly, Porcelain Leaf-Shaped Bowl, 2 Bowls Available

Located in København, Copenhagen

Bing & Grondahl / B&G, Butterfly. Porcelain leaf-shaped bowl. Measures: 25 x 19 x 5 cm. In perfect condition. 2nd factory quality. Stamped. 2 Bowls are available.  

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20th Century Danish Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Nymphenburg Porcelain Pearl King's Service for 12 Königsservice Perl 70 pieces
Nymphenburg Porcelain Pearl King's Service for 12 Königsservice Perl 70 pieces

Nymphenburg Porcelain Pearl King's Service for 12 Königsservice Perl 70 pieces

By Nymphenburg Porcelain, Dominikus Auliczek

Located in Lausanne, CH

Pearl Service also known as Bavarian Royal Service. A dinner service for 12 people, by the Royal Nymphenburg porcelain factory, designed circa 1792 by court sculptor Dominik Aulicze...

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20th Century German Louis XVI Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Bing & Grøndahl, Denmark. Set of five luncheon plates with flower decorations
Bing & Grøndahl, Denmark. Set of five luncheon plates with flower decorations

Bing & Grøndahl, Denmark. Set of five luncheon plates with flower decorations

Located in København, Copenhagen

Bing & Grøndahl, Denmark. A set of five luncheon plates with flower decorations in purple and gold trim. Hand-painted. Approximately 1920s. Marked. In perfect condition. Appears unus...

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1920s Danish Vintage Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Qing Blue and White Porcelain Vase with Foo Dogs and Double Happiness
Chinese Qing Blue and White Porcelain Vase with Foo Dogs and Double Happiness

Chinese Qing Blue and White Porcelain Vase with Foo Dogs and Double Happiness

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A Qing Chinese porcelain vase with baluster-form, hand-painted with cobalt blue decoration of "shuang-xi" or "double happiness" symbol representing happiness in marriage, amid contin...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

13 Royal Copenhagen Christmas Plates from the 1960s / 70s / 80s
13 Royal Copenhagen Christmas Plates from the 1960s / 70s / 80s

13 Royal Copenhagen Christmas Plates from the 1960s / 70s / 80s

Located in København, Copenhagen

13 Royal Copenhagen Christmas plates from the 1960s / 70s / 80s. Measure: Diameter: 18.5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped. 1st factory quality.

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1960s Danish Vintage Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Minton Porcelain Botanical Flower Spray Plates, Set of Three
Minton Porcelain Botanical Flower Spray Plates, Set of Three

Minton Porcelain Botanical Flower Spray Plates, Set of Three

Located in Bradenton, FL

Set of Three Antique Minton Fine English Porcelain Botanical Flower Spray Plates. Minton was founded in 1793, and became one of England's most prestigious ceramic manufacturers. Plat...

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

20th Century Staffordshire Red and White Begging Spaniel Toby Jug
20th Century Staffordshire Red and White Begging Spaniel Toby Jug

20th Century Staffordshire Red and White Begging Spaniel Toby Jug

By Staffordshire

Located in Lomita, CA

This Staffordshire Spaniel jug is impertinent, from his expression to his hopeful gaze. The eyes seem animated and almost lifelike. This jug is in excellent condition with bright red, white and green and gilt touches in the form of the pup's gold collar and locket. This item came solo from a large estate collection of Staffordshire pieces in Los Angeles. The spaniel was on his own and is looking for a friend, [possibly] or he can go it alone. The mark is worn away from the bottom of the piece. This antique Staffordshire jug...

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Mid-20th Century English Victorian Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Blue & Gold Porcelain Tea Set By Stará Role, Czechoslovakia, 1950s
Vintage Blue & Gold Porcelain Tea Set By Stará Role, Czechoslovakia, 1950s

Vintage Blue & Gold Porcelain Tea Set By Stará Role, Czechoslovakia, 1950s

Located in Zohor, SK

A refined vintage porcelain set crafted by the renowned Stará Role factory in Czechoslovakia, celebrated for its exceptional quality and artistry. This elegant ensemble features six ...

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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Raymond Loewy After Dinner Coffee Set for "Rosenthal 2000", 1961
Raymond Loewy After Dinner Coffee Set for "Rosenthal 2000", 1961

Raymond Loewy After Dinner Coffee Set for "Rosenthal 2000", 1961

By Rosenthal, Raymond Loewy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

wonderful 20 piece 'After Dinner' coffee set by Rosenthal 2000 from the Secunda series. Coffee pot, sugar bowl, creamer and complete set of service with six cups, six saucers and six...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Bing & Grøndahl Porcelain Figure, Two Birds, Model Number 1778
Rare Bing & Grøndahl Porcelain Figure, Two Birds, Model Number 1778

Rare Bing & Grøndahl Porcelain Figure, Two Birds, Model Number 1778

Located in København, Copenhagen

Rare Bing & Grøndahl porcelain figure. Two birds. Model number 1778. Early 20th century. Measures: 10 x 9 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped. 1st Factory quality.

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Early 20th Century Danish Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Bing & Grøndahl, Denmark. A set of twelve small plates with flower decorations
Bing & Grøndahl, Denmark. A set of twelve small plates with flower decorations

Bing & Grøndahl, Denmark. A set of twelve small plates with flower decorations

Located in København, Copenhagen

Bing & Grøndahl, Denmark. A set of twelve small plates with flower decorations in purple and gold trim. Hand-painted. Approximately 1920s. Marked. In perfect condition. Appears unu...

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1920s Danish Vintage Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Fine China, set of six "Paint It Red" porcelain bowls.
Royal Fine China, set of six "Paint It Red" porcelain bowls.

Royal Fine China, set of six "Paint It Red" porcelain bowls.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Royal Fine China, a set of six "Paint It Red" porcelain bowls. Early 2000s. Marked. Perfect condition. Dimensions: Diameter 13.8 cm x Height 5.0 cm.

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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Ginori Porcelain Espresso Cup and Saucer Set, Renaissance Pattern, Italy 1950s
Ginori Porcelain Espresso Cup and Saucer Set, Renaissance Pattern, Italy 1950s

Ginori Porcelain Espresso Cup and Saucer Set, Renaissance Pattern, Italy 1950s

By Richard Ginori

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Rare Richard Ginori demitasse or espresso cup and saucer set was made of fine semi-translucent porcelain in Italy. It is decorated in Renaissance pattern with wide bands of abstract...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Gold Leaf

Contemporary Salad Bowl Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Contemporary Salad Bowl Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware

Contemporary Salad Bowl Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware

By Coralla Maiuri

Located in Roma, RM

Hand painted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Michelangelo Salad Bowl is material and earthy, like the great Renaissance Master's work. It conveys classical beauty and elegan...

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2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Japanese Imari Charger
19th Century Japanese Imari Charger

19th Century Japanese Imari Charger

Located in Houston, TX

Late 19th Century Japanese Imari charger featuring a lion-in-nature scene.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain and Brass Coffee Set, First Half of the 1900s
Porcelain and Brass Coffee Set, First Half of the 1900s

Porcelain and Brass Coffee Set, First Half of the 1900s

Located in Bastia Umbra, IT

Porcelain and Brass Coffee Set, Made in Italy, First half of the 1900s.  Very rare porcelain service consisting of 6 cups, made of porcelain and brass, and 1 sugar bowl made of porce...

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1910s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain

Materials

Brass

Set of 12 Minton Gold Rimmed Porcelain Ball Dinner Plates
Set of 12 Minton Gold Rimmed Porcelain Ball Dinner Plates

Set of 12 Minton Gold Rimmed Porcelain Ball Dinner Plates

By Minton

Located in Great Barrington, MA

One of Minton's most popular patterns is named "Porcelain Ball” which features a large diameter plate bordered by a gold and white floral decoratio...

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Mid-20th Century English Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Six Davenport Porcelain Plates, Hand Painted Imari, Circa 1870
Set of Six Davenport Porcelain Plates, Hand Painted Imari, Circa 1870

Set of Six Davenport Porcelain Plates, Hand Painted Imari, Circa 1870

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a good set of six porcelain plates, all hand painted and gilded, attributed to the Davenport Company of Longport, Staffordshire Potteries, England, dating to the 19th century...

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19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Large and Assembled Wedgwood 'Wreathed Shell' Part Dessert Service, circa 1815
Large and Assembled Wedgwood 'Wreathed Shell' Part Dessert Service, circa 1815

Large and Assembled Wedgwood 'Wreathed Shell' Part Dessert Service, circa 1815

By Wedgwood

Located in New York, NY

"Conchological, each shaped based on that of a real shell and enriched in shades of pink, yellow and iron red. Literature: Robin Reilly, Wedgwood Vol. II, Page 25 Fig 13 and 14. 1 Argonauta Argo Compote and tellin Radiata Stand, 4 Angornia Covered Bowls with Serpoula Finials and Four Stands (1 stand Restored), 6 tellina radiata dishes (one as is), 3 pitolas (?) aestatus dishes (one as is), 1 large tellina radiata stand, 23 pecten japonicum plates, pair of tellina radiata dishes (both restored), pair covered creambowls (both restored). Wedgwood's 1878 Illustrated Catalogue of Ornamental Shapes [fig. 1] illustrated under the heading of 'Comports' the various shells that comprised the forms of its 'Wreathed Shell...

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1810s English Antique Porcelain

Materials

Pearlware

Porcelaine de Paris - Coffee cup and saucer 'Litron', late 18th century
Porcelaine de Paris - Coffee cup and saucer 'Litron', late 18th century

Porcelaine de Paris - Coffee cup and saucer 'Litron', late 18th century

By Porcelaine de Paris

Located in DELFT, NL

Elegant cup and saucer, of the model ‘Litron’ with a floral ornament and elaborate gilding. Fair condition; Restoration to handle. Tiny fleebites and little loss of gold along the r...

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Late 18th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

18thC.Georgian Washstand and Six Piece "Mason's Ironstone" Toiletry Set
18thC.Georgian Washstand and Six Piece "Mason's Ironstone" Toiletry Set

18thC.Georgian Washstand and Six Piece "Mason's Ironstone" Toiletry Set

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Incline Village, NV

This hard to find ensemble consists of a uniquely configured 18th century Georgian night cupboard circa 1770, and a six piece Victorian Mason's Ironstone toiletry set for washing and toiletry needs, circa 1835. The washstand conveniently accommodates all of the pieces from the Mason's set in their appropriate compartments as if it was specifically made for the grouping (see images). The Georgian washstand...

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1770s English Georgian Antique Porcelain

Materials

Ironstone, Hardwood

20th century French Limoges Porcelain Set by Haviland, 1960s
20th century French Limoges Porcelain Set by Haviland, 1960s

20th century French Limoges Porcelain Set by Haviland, 1960s

By Limoges, Haviland & Co.

Located in LEGNY, FR

Stunning Limoges porcelain dinnerware set by renowned French maker Haviland, known for its timeless craftsmanship and elegance. This set features a classic twisted relief design, cha...

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1960s French Vintage Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Hand-Painted Chinese Porcelain Dish, Qing Qianlong, Circa 1750
Hand-Painted Chinese Porcelain Dish, Qing Qianlong, Circa 1750

Hand-Painted Chinese Porcelain Dish, Qing Qianlong, Circa 1750

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a beautifully hand-painted Chinese porcelain Dish, dating to the middle of the 18th century, Qing, Qianlong period, circa 1750. The dish is circular, well potted, with rib...

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Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Tea set blue color, 23 pieces, France, 1970
Tea set blue color, 23 pieces, France, 1970

Tea set blue color, 23 pieces, France, 1970

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Important 23-piece blue glazed ceramic tea set, made in France around the 1970s. The set is distinguished by its intense, glossy blue color, generous proportions, and embossed detail...

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1970s French Neoclassical Vintage Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 19th Century French Limoges Porcelain Floral Oyster Plate
Antique 19th Century French Limoges Porcelain Floral Oyster Plate

Antique 19th Century French Limoges Porcelain Floral Oyster Plate

By Limoges

Located in Pearland, TX

A gorgeous antique French Limoges porcelain oyster plate, circa 1880. Marked "H & Co" on reverse - made by Haviland & Co in Limoges, France. This fine quality oyster plate has floral...

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Late 19th Century French Country Antique Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Sitzendorf Porcelain Flower Seller Figurines, Germany, Circa 1920
Sitzendorf Porcelain Flower Seller Figurines, Germany, Circa 1920

Sitzendorf Porcelain Flower Seller Figurines, Germany, Circa 1920

By Sitzendorf

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

These are a beautiful PAIR of porcelain Figures or Figurines made by Sitzendorf, Germany, circa 1920. The figures are finely modelled in very good detail. They depict two flower s...

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Early 20th Century German Country Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Mont Blanc, Contemporary Porcelain Vase with Decorative Design by Vito Nesta
Mont Blanc, Contemporary Porcelain Vase with Decorative Design by Vito Nesta

Mont Blanc, Contemporary Porcelain Vase with Decorative Design by Vito Nesta

By Vito Nesta

Located in Milano, Lombardia

The Classic design of this porcelain vase comes back to life with retro decorations with a contemporary flavor. This vase is embellished with animals and branches inspired by the fau...

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2010s Italian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of German Dresden Tall Parrots
Pair of German Dresden Tall Parrots

Pair of German Dresden Tall Parrots

By Dresden Porcelain

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A beautiful pair of Dresden Porcelain Parrots we recently acquired of of a local estate. While we generally focus on 20th century design we found these attractive pieces too interest...

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Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Piero Fornasetti Fleming Joffe Porcelain Plate- Python A La Orange
Piero Fornasetti Fleming Joffe Porcelain Plate- Python A La Orange

Piero Fornasetti Fleming Joffe Porcelain Plate- Python A La Orange

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Downingtown, PA

Piero Fornasetti Fleming Joffe Recipe Plate, Python a l’Orange, 1967 A python coils twice around the plate, its body worked in the close cross-hatching of a nineteenth-century natu...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

19th Century Small Gold and Porcelain Scent Perfume Bottle in Box
19th Century Small Gold and Porcelain Scent Perfume Bottle in Box

19th Century Small Gold and Porcelain Scent Perfume Bottle in Box

Located in Delft, NL

19th century small porcelain scent perfume bottle in case Porcelain bottle with white and blue painted union pattern The gold mounting on the bottle is marked with the Dutch gold...

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19th Century Dutch Antique Porcelain

Materials

Gold

Antique and Vintage Porcelain Dinner Plates, Platters and Serveware for Sale

Today you’re likely to bring out your antique and vintage porcelain in order to dress up your dining table for a special meal.

Porcelain, a durable and nonporous kind of pottery made from clay and stone, was first made in China and spread across the world owing to the trade routes to the Far East established by Dutch and Portuguese merchants. Given its origin, English speakers called porcelain “fine china,” an expression you still might hear today. "Fine" indeed — for over a thousand years, it has been a highly sought-after material.

Meissen Porcelain, one of the first factories to create real porcelain outside Asia, popularized figurine centerpieces during the 18th century in Germany, while works by Capodimonte, a porcelain factory in Italy, are synonymous with flowers and notoriously hard to come by. Modern porcelain houses such as Maison Fragile of Limoges, France — long a hub of private porcelain manufacturing — keep the city’s long tradition alive while collaborating with venturesome contemporary artists such as illustrator Jean-Michel Tixier.

Porcelain is not totally clumsy-guest-proof, but it is surprisingly durable and easy to clean. Its low permeability and hardness have rendered porcelain wares a staple in kitchens and dining rooms as well as a common material for bathroom sinks and dental veneers. While it is tempting to store your porcelain behind closed glass cabinet doors and reserve it only for display, your porcelain dinner plates and serving platters can safely weather the “dangers” of the dining room and be used during meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is stronger than ceramic because it is denser. 

On 1stDibs, browse an expansive collection of antique and vintage porcelain made in a variety of styles, including Regency, Scandinavian modern and other examples produced during the mid-century era, plus Rococo, which found its inspiration in nature and saw potters crafting animal figurines and integrating organic motifs such as floral patterns in their work.