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Porcelain For Sale
Period: 1980s
Period: Mid-19th Century
Set of Twelve Meissen Porcelain Plates with Putti and Heavenly Scenes
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous and pristine set of twelve neoclassical style 19th century Meissen Porcelain plates hand painted with putti, fruit, garland, and heavenly scenes. The center of each plate ...
Category
1860s German Neoclassical Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 12 Spode Newstone Aesthetic Movement Japanese Garden Soup Bowls Ca. 1840
By Spode
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is an amazing set of 12 rimmed soup bowls marked "Spode's New-Stone" dating to 1840 but in like new condition. The "Japonesque" transfer decoration is embellished with hand pain...
Category
1840s English Japonisme Antique Porcelain
Materials
Ironstone
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Studio Line, Porcelain Vase, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Studio Line. Porcelain vase decorated with woman and flowers, 1980s.
Measures: 21 x 8 cm.
In ve...
Category
1980s German Modern Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Rare and Antique Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Large Round Platter, 19th Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare and antique Royal Copenhagen blue fluted large round platter.
19 century.
Measures: Height 4 cm, diameter 30 cm.
Good condition.
Factory 1...
Category
Mid-19th Century Danish Neoclassical Antique Porcelain
KPM Berlin Porcelain Plaque Flute Playing Girl Genre Scene, Germany, circa 1840
Located in Vienna, AT
Exquisite porcelain painting in original gilded frame
Manufactory: KPM Royal Porcelain Manufactory Berlin, Germany
Dating: circa 1840
Material: Porcelain, painted, glossy finish...
Category
1840s German Romantic Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Rare Porcelain Advertising Ware Table Lamp, Baltimore, circa 1840s
Located in Peabody, MA
A rare porcelain bottle (circa 1840-1850) hand painted with images of stock (jugs, pitchers, tureens and whale oil lamps) sold by the C. Levering Co. of Baltimore, and mounted as a t...
Category
1840s American American Classical Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, Christmas Plate in Porcelain from 1987
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Christmas plate in porcelain from 1987.
In good condition.
Signed.
Diameter: 27 cm.
Limited edition.
Category
1980s German Modern Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, Christmas Plate in Porcelain from 1989
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Christmas plate in porcelain from 1989.
In good condition.
Signed.
Diameter: 27 cm.
Limited edition.
Category
1980s German Modern Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Four Antique Pierced Meissen Plates with Hand Painted Bird Motifs
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Four antique pierced Meissen plates with hand painted bird motifs, mid-19th century.
Measures: 23.5 cm.
In very good condition.
Stamped.
2nd factory quality.
Category
Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 5 Meissen Figures Emblematic of the Senses by J.J. Kändler and Eberlein
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent and fully complete set of 5 Meissen figures emblematic of the senses: Hearing, smell, touch, taste, and sight, Modeled by J.J. Kändler and J.F. Eberlein. These figures ...
Category
1860s German Rococo Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Painted French Vases
Located in Palermo, IT
Pair of painted French porcelain vases hand painted front and back with flowers and gallant scene Luigi Filippo period, circa 1860. Measures: cm 40 H, 20 x 13cm.
Category
1860s French Romantic Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Royal Worcester Porcelain Soup Tureen Made in 1851
Located in Katonah, NY
This large Royal Worcester soup tureen and stand is decorated with delicate pink, purple, white, and yellow roses and soft green leaves accented with gold. The finial and handles are...
Category
Mid-19th Century Great Britain (UK) Aesthetic Movement Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
English Porcelain Dish
Located in Wilson, NC
English porcelain dish, with reticulated bands and gilt floral work in the cobalt rim. The center is decorated with floral and arabesque motifs.
Category
1830s English Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Garniture of Three Spill Vases, Painted by Lark Pratt, Minton, circa 1860
By Minton
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Set of three spill vases, or Match Pots, decorated in the Gothic Revival manner, with reserves showing finely detailed landscapes. The painting by Lark Pratt, who was working for Min...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Gothic Revival Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Japanese Imari Temple Jar and Lid
Located in Wilson, NC
19th century Japanese Imari Temple jar and lid, the baluster form base with repeating vertical stylized designs, the dome lid with the same designs, a...
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Antique Mid-19th Century French Sèvres "Rare Dubarry Rose" Urns
Located in New Orleans, LA
These urns take the cake! They are not only beautiful in shape, scale and design, they are mounted in a fine manner.
Category
Mid-19th Century European Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Large Flowery Japanese Porcelain Plate, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large circular Japanese porcelain plate, painted with a basket filled of cherry branches, peonies, dahlias, daisies and three little birds. Blue, re...
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Scandinavian Modern Porcelain "Atlantis" Bowl Signed by Rolf Sinnemark
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large beautiful postmodern porcelain "Atlantis" bowl by Rolf Sinnemark for Rörstrand, Sweden. The black glazed bowl is decorated on the exterior and interior with depictions of geome...
Category
1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, "Lotus" Porcelain Service, Pierced Bowl, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. "Lotus" porcelain service. Pierced bowl decorated with pink lotus leaves, 1980s.
Measures: 13 x 5 cm.
In very good condition.
Stamped.
Category
1980s German Modern Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Paul Wunderlich for Rosenthal, Large "Mythos" Porcelain Tureen, 1980s-1990s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Paul Wunderlich for Rosenthal. Large "Mythos" porcelain tureen, 1980s-1990s.
In very good condition.
Measures: 33.5 x 19 cm.
Stamped.
Category
1980s German Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, "Lotus" Porcelain Service, Large Round Dish, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. "Lotus" porcelain service. Large round dish decorated with pink lotus leaves, 1980s.
Measures: 28.5 cm.
In very good condition.
Stamped.
Category
1980s German Modern Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Meissen Miniature Figure after Johann Joachim Kändler, Gardener, 1850-1880
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare antique Meissen miniature figure after Johann Joachim Kändler in hand painted porcelain. Gardener. Dated 1850-1880. Model Number 2869.
Measures...
Category
1850s German Rococo Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Meissen Miniature Figure after Johann Joachim Kändler, Boy with Falcon
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare antique Meissen miniature figure after Johann Joachim Kändler in hand painted porcelain. Boy with falcon. Dated 1850-1880. Model Number 286...
Category
1850s German Rococo Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Nymphenburg Master Salt Cellars, Pair
Located in San Francisco, CA
This pair of Master Salt Cellars has the blue under glaze mark of Nymphenburg.
The scenic landscape is hand painted with great detail and skill. Th...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Rococo Revival Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, "Lotus" Porcelain Service, Oblong Dish, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. "Lotus" porcelain service. Oblong dish decorated with pink lotus leaves, 1980s.
Measures: 34 x 15 cm.
In very good conditio...
Category
1980s German Modern Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Paul Wunderlich for Rosenthal, Large "Mythos" Sauce Boat with Saucer
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Paul Wunderlich for Rosenthal. Large "Mythos" sauce boat with saucer in porcelain, 1980s-1990s.
In very good condition.
The sauce boat measures: 21 x 16.5 cm.
The saucer measures:...
Category
1980s German Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Royal Worcester Porcelain Landscape Dish, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fine and unique antique Royal Worcester porcelain landscape dish, circa 1840 in date.
The Worcester Royal blue oval sha...
Category
1840s English Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Sevres Style Casket
Located in London, GB
19th century French Sevres style ormolu and porcelain casket having
light blue ground, painted with panels of romantic scenes.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Porcelain
Materials
Ormolu
Meissen Potpourri Vase Wine Grapes Monkey Model 1002 by Eberlein Made circa 1860
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen nice Potpourri vase: Monkey eating wine grapes / lady with boy
The details are stunningly scupltured = finest modelling!
Design:
Johann Friedrich Eberlein (1696-1749) / Model 1002 Created 1748.
Since 1735 second chief modeller of Meissen manufactory, Eberlein was one of the best contributors Johann J. Kaendler had.
Made circa 1860
Hallmarked:
Meissen Blue Sword Mark (glazed bottom)
model number 1002 / painter's number 9 / former's number 70
First quality
Specification:
Excellently modelled bellied vase: The vase's base is of square form type, having four feet shaped as volutes / the vase is painted at front side - it is a picture in Watteau style, depicting a gallant couple situated in garden landscape. Additionally, sculptured decorations are attached to vase's wall - these are vine tendrils with grapes. Very special feature: A sculptured monkey's figurine eating grapes. - Further there is a lady visible - accompanied by little boy with basket...
Category
1860s German Rococo Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Meissen Miniature Figure after Johann Joachim Kändler, Girl with Flowers
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare antique Meissen miniature figure after Johann Joachim Kändler in hand painted porcelain. Girl with flowers. Dated 1850-1880. Model number 2869.
...
Category
1850s German Rococo Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
7 antique b&g bing & grøndahl deep plates. Hand painted with flowers
Located in Copenhagen, DK
7 antique b&g bing & grøndahl deep plates. Hand painted with flowers. Soup/pasta plates.
Measures: 19.5 cm. x 4 cm. deep.
1860 / 70s.
In very good conditio...
Category
1860s Danish Biedermeier Antique Porcelain
Antique French Sevres Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
The combination of sumptuous, lustrous ormolu and finely decorated Sevres style porcelain makes this mantel clock an exceptional piece. Built in France and retailed by the prestigiou...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Porcelain
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Six Piece "Mason's Ironstone" Toiletry Set, English, circa 1835
Located in Incline Village, NV
Outstanding and rare early 19th century Mason's Ironstone (6) piece set consisting of toilet necessities as follows:
Large oversized highly decorated pitcher and bowl for storing water and wash basin
Pair of chamber pots for evening needs
Similarly decorated toothbrush holder, large enough for multiple users
Soap dish with removable strainer dish
The fact that this rare ensemble has survived intact with no damage for nearly two hundred years is remarkable. It would have been an item owned and cherished by the aristocracy. and enjoyed as an art form because of it's high quality manufacture, in addition to the elaborate and detailed decoration. Also of note is the 8 sided octagonal form of each of the six items (see images). Please observe the elaborate serpent or snake formed handles to the large pitcher and both of the chamber pots (see images). Also worth mentioning is the attention the interior of the bowl receives, with as much decoration applied as the exterior (see image). The interior upper perimeters of all of the items receive the same amount of attention. The pitcher and bowl combination is larger than most that were manufactured during that period, (16" diameter) made possible by the strength of the ironstone.
The Mason's mark underneath the items indicates a 1830s manufacture, with the "Mason's Patent Ironstone China" above and beneath the crown in blue.
The ironstone process was patented by Charles Mason...
Category
1830s English Early Victorian Antique Porcelain
Materials
Ironstone
Meissen Pate Sur Pate Vase of a Neoclassical Maiden Seated on Centaur
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century Royal Cobalt Blue Meissen Pate Sur Pate vase of a Maiden seated on a Centaur. Beautifully decorated in cobalt blue, salmon pink, 2...
Category
1860s German Neoclassical Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Unusual 19th Century Meissen Figure of a Camel after a Model by J. J. Kandler
Located in New York, NY
A unusual 19th century Meissen figure of a camel with blue under-glaze double crossed swords mark, after J.J. Kandler.
Naturalistically modeled above a rocky outcrop on a scroll-mol...
Category
1850s German Rococo Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of French Sèvres Porcelain Ormolu Mounted Ewers with Birds/Flowers/Dragons
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of 19th century Louis XVI style French Sèvres style Porcelain and ormolu-mounted Ewers with dragon handles, birds and flowers. The porcelain is mounted on the finest quality of hand-chiseled and chased Doré bronze mounts. The top of the spouts are decorated with beautiful vine-like patterns. The handles are exquisitely cast with a flowing design with acanthus leaves resting on each. Two Doré bronze dragons can be found climbing towards the top of each ewer with wings and long tails. Underneath each handle are two finely cast doré bronze lions masks with acanthus mane. The porcelain is mounted on the finest quality of hand-chiseled and chased doré bronze mounts. The top of the spouts are decorated with beautiful vine-like patterns. The handles are exquisitely cast with a flowing design with acanthus leaves resting on each. Two Doré bronze dragons can be found climbing towards the top of each ewer with wings and long tails. Underneath each handle are two finely cast doré bronze lions masks with acanthus mane. The porcelain of each ewer is very finely hand painted in Sèvres celeste...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Porcelain
Materials
Bronze
William Mehornay Studio Pottery Porcelain Red and White Vase, 1980-1985
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
We have recently been extremely privileged to meet acclaimed American born studio potter and artist William Mehornay. We are also greatly honoured for him to have entrusted to us pie...
Category
1980s British Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
19th Century French Hand-Painted and Gilt Porcelain Lamp
Located in London, GB
A beautiful French porcelain lamp with hand-painted scenes and delicate gilt decoration, dating from 1850.
The lamp features a pair of oval panels, one with a hand-painted classica...
Category
1850s French Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Shepherds Figurines Model 2870 Johann Joachim Kaendler, circa 1850
Located in Vienna, AT
MEISSEN STUNNING FIGURINE GROUP: A COUPLE OF SHEPHERDS WATCHED BY A SCOUT
MEASURES:
height: 9.25 inches
width: 7.28 inches
depth: 6.88 inches
Manufactory: Meissen
Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark (glazed bottom)
model number 2870 / painter's number 62 / former's number 120
FIRST QUALITY
Dating: 19th century / made circa 1850
Material: porcelain, glossy finish, multicolored painted
Technique: handmade porcelain
Style: Rococo
MODELLED BY:
JOHANN JOACHIM KAENDLER...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Rococo Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of French "Bleu Pudre" Chinese Export Porcelain Ormolu-Mounted Vases
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent pair of antique French "Bleu Pudre" Chinese Export porcelain ormolu-mounted vases. This exceptional pair of Regence style bleu pudre porcelain vases are beautifully handc...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Régence Antique Porcelain
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Sevres Porcelain Tray Signed Moreaux
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely fabulous antique Sevres porcelain oval two-handled tray, dating from the mid-19th century.
Beautifully hand-painted and commemorating a 1677 battle scene, the ...
Category
1860s French Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Paris Porcelain Botanical Vases, French, Mid-19th Century
Located in Downingtown, PA
Pair of Paris porcelain botanical vases,
Mid-19th century.
Each of the baluster form vases has a cylindrical neck and everted rim and is painted with ...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Plaque of a 19th Century German Market by KPM
Located in London, GB
The 1844 summer market in the town of Lengerich, in the western German province of Westphalia, is the subject of this antique KPM porcelain plaque...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain, Giltwood
Porcelain Plate, Pulcinella, Probably Manufactured Ginori
Located in Roma, IT
Porcelain polychrome with figure of Pulcinella in well. Rim in marbled blue and gold. Title under the base. Probably manufactured Ginori.
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Sèvres Style Jardinières, circa 1860
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY:
No additional costs will be added to this order.
Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included).
Each circular bowl with putti jard...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of 19th Century Paris Vase
By Old Paris
Located in London, GB
A lovely pair of bulbous-shaped Continental porcelain vases and covers. the central parts hand-decorated with cartouches of Eastern-style courting and flower scenes, the necks sporti...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Milan, G. Richardi, Girl with Hat, Bag, Umbrella in Porcelain, circa 1860-1870s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Milan, G. Richardi, circa 1860-1870s. Girl with summer hat, bag and umbrella in porcelain.
Hand-painted in polychrome colors.
In good condition, small firing defect.
Measure...
Category
1860s Italian Victorian Antique Porcelain
19th Century Old Paris Porcelain Centerpiece, Hand-Painted Florals
By Old Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning piece of Old Paris porcelain that features two sides of beautiful hand-painted floral panels, hand-cut work and hand-painted trim. Nicely shaped with a long and deep boat ...
Category
1840s French Empire Revival Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Matteo Thun Extravergine Cruet for Anthologie Quartett, 1980s
By Matteo Thun, Anthologie Quartett 1
Located in Vienna, AT
Matteo Thun Extravergine Cruet for Anthologie Quartett, 1980s. Nice heart-shaped cruet for oil and vinegar. Dimensions are 7.08 x 7.08". Very good condition with no cracks or chips.
Category
1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
2 antique b & g bing & grøndahl plates. Hand painted with butterfly and insect.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
2 antique b & g bing & grøndahl plates. Hand painted with butterfly and insect.
Measures: 16.5 cm.
1860 / 70s.
In good condition. Wear on the gold.
1st. factory quality.
Category
1860s Danish Biedermeier Antique Porcelain
Meissen Harlequin and Girl Figurines Model 782 Kaendler Made circa 1840
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen stunning figurine group: Harlequin and girl
Measures:
height 7.28 inches
width 6.69 inches
depth 4.13 inches
Manufactory: Meissen
Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Ma...
Category
1840s German Rococo Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Figurines Cherubs Allegory of Trading Model C42 by Schoenheit
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen gorgeous figurine group: Cherubs personifying allegory of trade
The details are stunningly scupltured = finest modelling!
Design:
Johann Carl Schoenheit (1730-1805)
Sch...
Category
1850s German Rococo Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Deal with Goose Model 720 Johann Joachim Kaendler Made circa 1850-1860
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen stunning figurine group: The Deal with Goose
Model 720
Measures:
height 6.69 inches (17.0 cm)
width 6.69 inches (17.0 cm)
depth 4.72 inches (12.0 cm)
Manufactory: Meissen
Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark (glazed bottom)
model number 720 / former's number 6 / painter's number 71
First quality
Dating: 19th century / made circa 1850-1860
Material: porcelain, glossy finish, multicolored painted
Technique: handmade porcelain
Style: Rococo
Modelled by:
Johann Joachim Kaendler...
Category
1850s German Rococo Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Wife of Tailor Riding on Goat by Johann Eberlein Model 155
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen stunning item of very interesting appearance: Wife of tailor riding on goat
Model 155
Measures:
Height 7.28 inches (18.5 cm)
Width 6.29 inches (16.0 cm)
Depth 2.75 inches (7.0 cm)
Manufactory: Meissen
Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark (glazed bottom)
model number 155 / former's number 144 / painter's number 56
First quality
Dating: 19th century / made circa 1860-1870
Material: porcelain, glossy finish, multicolored painted
Technique: handmade porcelain
Style: Rococo
Modelled by:
Johann Friedrich Eberlein (1695 - 1749)
He was sculptor at Meissen manufactory as from the year 1735. Eberlein worked together with Johann Joachim Kändler (1706 - 1775) who has been active on behalf of Meissen manufactory since the year 1731: Both sculptors created together with Johann Gottlieb Ehder the most famous Swan Service, consisting of more than 2200 pieces (1737 - 1742). Most of Eberlein's own models show antique gods...
Category
1860s German Rococo Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Pair of Paris Porcelain Vases
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century pair of Paris porcelain vases of gilt and green glaze depicting classical scenes. Inscribed with ‘F’ mark on th...
Category
1830s Irish Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Antique Mid-19th Century Old Paris Vases
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of antique mid-19th century Old Paris vases. From a Louisiana estate. These are beautiful and boast unusual, strong colors.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Monumental Pair of French Paris Porcelain Botanical Painted Vases with Rams Head
By Jacob Petit
Located in New York, NY
A monumental and palace size pair of green Paris porcelain vases exquisitely hand-painted with botanical still life panel on one side and lovers in a royal garden on the reverse. The...
Category
1840s French Louis XVI Antique Porcelain
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.
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