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Porcelain For Sale
Period: 1970s
Period: 1980s
Pair of Thai Benjarong Lidded Porcelain Jars Vibrantly Hand Painted and Gilded
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., a stunning pair of large Thai Benjarong lidded porcelain jars, vibrantly enameled by hand and embellished with 18 carat gold. One marked on und...
Category
1980s Thai Ming Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Studio Line, Porcelain Vase
Located in Bochum, NRW
Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal studio-linie, bird decor painted in shades of blue, Germany, 1970s
Marked to the bottom.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions:
Diameter 10 cm [3.9 in.]
Heigh...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Rosenthal Germany White Vase design Kuno Fischer Studio Line Argent
By Rosenthal
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing vase designed by Cuno Fischer (1914-1973) for Rosenthal Studio Linie. It has a simple structure with an elegant silhouette that widens slightly towards the top; this shape is...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Silver Leaf
Japanese Cup of Sake 1970s Showa Porcelain poem and landscape Kutani ware
Located in Paris, FR
This is a small cup for drinking sake. It is called Ochoko in Japanese.
It was made in showa era around 1970s. It is made with porcelain and all hand painted.
This is Kutani ware f...
Category
1970s Japanese Showa Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Royal Worcester, England. Evesham lidded dish in porcelain decorated with fruits
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Worcester, England.
Evesham lidded dish in porcelain decorated with fruits and gold rim. 1960/70s.
Measures: 27 x 9 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
1980s English Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Sake cup 1970s Showa Porcelain Crane and Pine Tree Kutani ware
Located in Paris, FR
This is a small cup for drinking sake. It is called Ochoko in Japanese.
It was made in showa era around 1970s. It is made with porcelain and all hand painted.
This is Kutani ware.
...
Category
1970s Japanese Showa Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio-line. Set of five demitasse cups and saucers
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) for Rosenthal Studio-linie.
A set of five demitasse cups with saucers. Modernist retro design.
1980’s.
Marked.
Perfect condition.
Cup: Height 7.0 cm x Dia...
Category
1980s German Modern Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Rosenthal Andy Warhol "Golden Angels" Latte Macchiato Cup Saucer, 1980
Located in Rijssen, NL
Rosenthal cup and saucer set of 2. Andy Warhol Collection-Studio Line, Golden Angels
Measures: Cup H 10.2 cm, Ø 6.8 cm saucer Ø 16 cm, H 2 ...
Category
1980s German Modern Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Rosenthal Studio Line Flower Porcelain Covered Sugar Bowl After Andy Warhol
Located in North Miami, FL
This always wonderful porcelain lidded Rosenthal Studio Line colorful flower sugar bowl or bowl is by a design after Andy Warhol. Signed Andy Warhol. The ...
Category
1980s German Modern Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Royal Albert. Four "Trillium" coffee cups with saucers, cake plates, sugar bowl.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Albert, England.
A set of four "Trillium" coffee cups with saucers, cake plates, and a sugar bowl. Decorated with flowers and gold trim.
Ca. 1980s.
Marked.
In perfect conditio...
Category
1980s British Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica demitasse cup with saucer in porcelain.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica demitasse cup with saucer. in porcelain.
Hand-painted.
Model: 20/3618.
Dating: 1980-1984.
First factory quality.
Perfect condition.
Marked.
Cup: D 6.5 c...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
1980s Postmodern Porcelain Mug by Kato Kogei for Fujimori
By Kato Kogei
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1980s Alpha-3 Mug designed by Kato Kogei for the Fujimori Collection. Made in Japan, this Memphis M mug is part of the Omega set.
Category
1980s Japanese Post-Modern Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
20th Century Haviland & Parlon Limoges Porcelain 15 Pieces Coffee Set, 1986
Located in Cagliari, IT
A beautiful coffee service in the finest Limoges porcelain, "Assuan" decoration. Although the decoration is no longer in production, it continues to amaze with its timeliness. It inc...
Category
1980s French Modern Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Red Burgundy, Gold and Black Porcelain Coffee or Tea Cups, Set of 3, 1967
Located in New York, NY
A chic set of three (3) vintage red burgundy, gold, and black porcelain coffee or tea cups, Mid-20th century, 1967.
Side tables shown in image search 1s...
Category
1970s Japanese Modern Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Piero Fornasetti "Mitologia" Cocktail or Glass Coasters, Set of Eight
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Piero Fornasetti "Mitologia" set of 8 bar or drink coasters, circa 1970's. This stylish set of cocktail coasters were produced exclusively for the New York City department store Bonw...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Bjørn Wiinblad Christmas plate 1988 "Christmas Carols"
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad porcelain Christmas plate 1988, produced by Rosenthal
Motif: Süsser die Glocken nie klingen
Designed by: Bjørn Wiinblad
Diameter: 11" - 29 cm
Comes in original bo...
Category
1980s German Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Royal Worcester, England, Complete Tea Service for Seven People in Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Worcester, England. Complete tea service for seven people in porcelain with floral motifs. Dated 1983.
Consisting of seven teacups with saucers, te...
Category
1980s English Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of 20th Century General Porcelain Trenton NJ, USA Industrial Glove Moulds
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very unique and exceptionally cool vintage set of left and right Industrial porcelain factory glove forms or moulds in size 8 1/2.
Visible maker markings, glove sizes and production dates at the bottom rim in blue. The left hand was made on September 26th, the right hand was made on October 4th, both in 1971. They are partially glazed.
The moulds were manufactured by the General Porcelain manufacturing company, based in Trenton, New Jersey. This porcelain company is one of the largest producers of glove moulds...
Category
1970s American Industrial 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
Laure Japy, Paris / Limoges, France. Two porcelain plates. Fruit motif.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Laure Japy, Paris / Limoges, France.
Two porcelain plates.
Fruit motif.
1970s/80s.
Marked.
In excellent condition with signs of use in the form of scratches.
Dimensions: Diameter 22....
Category
1970s French Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Bjørn Wiinblad Christmas Plate 1984 "Christmas Carols"
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad porcelain Christmas plate 1984, produced by Rosenthal
Motif: Jingle Bells
Designed by: Bjørn Wiinblad
Diameter: 11" - 29 cm
Comes in original box and pamphlet. Bo...
Category
1980s German Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain of Paris, "Tropical Aurore", Porcelain Serving Dish with Flowers
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Porcelain of Paris. "Tropical Aurore". Porcelain serving dish decorated with flowers, pomegranates and bamboo. 1980s.
Measures: 36 x 25 x 4 cm.
In...
Category
1980s French Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelaine de Paris, "Aurore Tropicale", Six Deep Porcelain Plates
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Porcelaine de Paris. "Aurore Tropicale". Six deep porcelain plates decorated with flowers and bamboo. 1980s.
Measures: 17 x 3 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
1980s French Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Royal Copenhagen, nine Christmas plates in porcelain.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen, a set of nine Christmas plates.
Years: 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1990, 1991, 1992, and 1993.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: D 18.5 cm.
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Matcha Bowl for Tea Ceremony 1980s Showa
Located in Paris, FR
This is a matcha bowl which we use for tea ceremony.
This bowl was made around 1980s in Showa era in Japan.
This is made with porcelain.
Dimensions: 13x 13 x H 6 cm
Category
1980s Japanese Showa Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Hutschenreuther Hans Achtziger Porcelain Figurine "White Tailed Eagle"
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
To observe an White-Tailed Eagle in full flight is always a breathtaking experience. This Eagle, above water, open talons, about to seizes its prey captures the energy and intense concentration of a bird in the midst of violent action giving full recognition of the creature's incredible speed and beauty. The sweep...
Category
1970s German Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
20th Century Piero Fornasetti Plates Gilt Porcelain
Located in Epfach, DE
Piero Fornasetti plate, to use as a place plate, dinner plate as well as decoration
the plates are in a nice used condition, small abrasions of the gold are not further disturbing bu...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Limoges Porcelain Collectible Plates, by Louis Dali, Sights of Paris France
By Limoges
Located in Bastogne, BE
An interesting, beautiful series «Sights of Paris», which was released by the famous French manufactory Limoge in 1980-1983.
The plots for the plates were written by the artist Lo...
Category
1980s French Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Lladro, Spain, Two Porcelain Figurines, Two Pigeons and Mandarin Duck
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lladro, Spain. Two porcelain figurines. Two pigeons and mandarin duck, 1980s-1990s.
Largest measures: 20.5 x 12 cm.
In very good condition.
Stamped.
Category
1980s Spanish Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Royal Copenhagen Denmark Bisque Angel Night & Day 2 Round Wall Plaques c. 1970
Located in Glenford, NY
Pair of extra fine Royal Copenhagen bisque porcelain relief plaques fashioned to represent the marble originals by Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770-1844) of the Angel of Night, with her children, sleep and death; and of the Angel of Day, with the Genius of Light. The set of two plaques in this pristine classical design would make an outstanding and memorable gift this holiday season.
Each plaque is 6 inches in diameter and 7/16 inch thick of fine white bisque porcelain produced by Royal Copenhagen of Denmark in 1970. The top of each plaque is pierced for hanging with the Royal Copenhagen seal...
Category
1970s Danish Neoclassical Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Tea Cup with a Lid style by Mokubei AOKI 1970s showa
Located in Paris, FR
This tea cup was made around 1970s in Showa era.
It is in good condition.
It was made in Ishikawa prefecture in Japan.
This tea cup is made with porcelain. And this kind of design ...
Category
1970s Japanese Showa Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Bjørn Wiinblad Christmas Plate 1989 "Christmas Carols"
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad porcelain Christmas plate 1989, produced by Rosenthal
Motif: Wer klopfet an
Designed by: Bjørn Wiinblad
Diameter: 11" - 29 cm
Comes in original box and pamphlet. ...
Category
1980s German Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Robert Mapplethorpe Botanical Porcelain Plate, Flower, 1986
Located in Downingtown, PA
Robert Mapplethorpe Botanical Plate,
Flower, 1986
Made By Swid Powell
The Robert Mapplethorpe porcelain plate depicts in black and white a flower dated on the reverse 1987. It is lithographically printed porcelain based on Robert Mapplethorpe's photograph and made by Swid Powell.
Robert Michael Mapplethorpe was an American photographer, best known for his black-and-white photographs. His work featured an array of subjects, including celebrity portraits, male and female nudes, self-portraits, and still-life images. He was concerned with Classical aspects of beauty, whether in his nudes, floral still life pictures, or self-portraits—light, shadow, composition, and form were central to all his work.
Dimensions: 12 inches diameter x 1 inch height
Reference: Annette Tapert, Swid Powell: Objects by Architects, New York, 1990, pp. 142-43
See: Examples from this series can be found in the MFAH, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
Also see Yale University Art Gallery for an examples.
Robert Mapplethorpe was born on November 4, 1946, in Floral Park...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Wedgwood Porcelain Plaques of Ships, the Clipper Ship, Great Republic & Clipper
By Wedgwood
Located in Downingtown, PA
Wedgwood porcelain plaques of ships-
The clipper ship, great republic & clipper ship Hurricane
1976-1981
The two painted plaques depict on one The...
Category
1970s English American Classical Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Black & White Teapot Rolf Sinnemark - "The Cube" - Rörstrand, 1980s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely teapot of model "The Cube" designed by Rolf Sinnemark at Rörstrand. The teapot is 26 cm (10,4") long and 19 cm (7,6") high. It is in mint condition. This teapot was designed...
Category
1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Coffee Dessert Service by Rosenthal Bjorn Wiinblad 24-Karat Plated, 1980
Located in Bronx, NY
Magic flute coffee dessert service by Rosenthal Bjorn Wiinblad 24-karat plated by Rosenthal Bjorn Wiinblad 24-karat plated, mint condition set for six with milk and sugar bowl on a 2...
Category
1980s German Baroque Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Goebel, West Germany, Advent Candleholder with Angels in Porcelain, Dated 1971
Located in Bochum, NRW
Goebel, West Germany. Advent candleholder with angels in porcelain. Dated 1971. An Advent candle holder bridge shaped with four angels.
It is in excellent, undamaged condition. The u...
Category
1970s Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Royal Copenhagen Faience Gert Hiort Petersen Design Year Mug 1973
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish Danish Royal Copenhagen contemporary design year mug designed by Gert Hiort Petersen and dated 1973. The large, handled porcelain mug is of cylindrical shape standing on a ...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Silver
Royal Copenhagen Faience Inge-Lise Koefoed Design Year Mug 1977
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish Danish Royal Copenhagen contemporary design year mug designed by Inge-Lise Koeford and dated 1977. The large, handled porcelain mug is of cylindrical shape standing on a ro...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Silver
Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Half Lace. Set of six caviar bowls/butter pats.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Half Lace.
A set of six caviar bowls/butter pats.
Model number: 1/504.
Dating: 1974-1978.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Second factory quality.
Dimension...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Warhol Andy design Rosenthal Empire State building in years '70 four porcelain
By Andy Warhol
Located in Biella, IT
Warhol Andy design for Rosenthal Germany, Empire State building in years '70 four porcelain in perfect condition
The four ceramic overlapping, measure 12 inches
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Bjørn Wiinblad Christmas plate 1971 "Mary with baby Jesus"
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad porcelain Christmas plate 1971, produced By Rosenthal.
Motif: Maria with the Child
Designed by: Bjørn Wiinblad.
Diameter: 11" - 29 cm
Comes in original box. Box h...
Category
1970s German Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Royal Copenhagen, set of nine Christmas plates in porcelain.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen, a set of nine Christmas plates .
Years: 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981 and 1983.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: Diameter 18.5 cm.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Hans Theo Bauman, Arzberg ‘Brasilia’ coffee pot with ‘Viola’ decoration, 1970s
Located in London, GB
Hans Theo Bauman (Swiss/German, 1924-2016)
‘Brasilia’ coffee pot with ‘Viola’ flower pattern, Model no. ‘Arzberg 5500’
Designed 1975, produced by Arzberg,...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, "Ice Blossom" Coffee Service for Eight People
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal. "Ice Blossom" coffee service for eight people. Coffee cups with saucers and plates, 1980s.
The coffee cup measures: 8 x 7.7 cm.
The saucer measures: 1...
Category
1980s German Modern Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Bjørn Wiinblad Christmas plate 1983 "Nativity of Jesus"
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad porcelain Christmas plate 1983, produced by Rosenthal
Motif: Silent Night Holy Night
Designed by: Bjørn Wiinblad
Diameter: 11" - 29 cm
Comes in original box and p...
Category
1980s German Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Salad Plate in Hand-Painted Porcelain with Flowers
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica salad plate in hand-painted porcelain with flowers and gold decoration.
Model number 20/3573.
Diameter: 19.5 cm.
In perfect condition.
1st Factory ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Large Vintage 80s Rococo Regency Vases By Agostinelli Italy for Harrods
By Porcellane D'arte Agostinelli, Harrods
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
These exquisite vintage porcelain vases from the 1980s, crafted by Agostinelli, Italy and sold by Harrods, epitomize the luxurious Rococo Regency style. The vases are adorned in a st...
Category
1980s Italian Rococo Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Bjørn Wiinblad Christmas Plate 1985 "The Three Magi Follow the Star"
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad porcelain Christmas plate 1985, produced by Rosenthal
Motif: We three kings of Orient are
Designed by: Bjørn Wiinblad
Diameter: 11" - 29 cm
Comes in original box ...
Category
1980s German Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Bjørn Wiinblad Christmas Plate 1980 "Angel with Bells"
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad porcelain Christmas plate 1980, produced by Rosenthal
Motif: The Angel and the Glockenspiel
Designed by: Bjørn Wiinblad
Diameter: 11" - 29 cm
Comes in original bo...
Category
1980s German Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelaine de Paris 'Décor - Chasses Royales', Hand Decorated Bowl with Cheetahs
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Porcelaine de Paris (Décor - Chasses Royales).
Hand-decorated porcelain bowl / ashtray with cheetahs and gold decoration.
Approx. 1980s.
In perfect condition.
Marked.
Dimensions...
Category
1980s French Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Bjorn Wiinblad Christmas Plate 1973 "Melchior"
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad porcelain Christmas plate 1973, produced by Rosenthal
Motif: Melchior
Designed by: Bjørn Wiinblad
Diameter: 11" - 29 cm
Comes in original box. Box has signs of we...
Category
1970s German Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Year Plate by Eduardo Paolozzi for Rosenthal, 1978
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing bisque porcelain year plate, designed by Eduardo Paolozzi for Rosenthal, 1978, number 1620 from a limited series of 3000, complete with certificate and original box.
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
C. LE TALLEC - "Chinese Circus" - 1 Salad serving Bowl - Tiffany & Co.
Located in LYON, FR
Rare and superb Limoges porcelain salad serving bowl by
Camille Le Tallec in the "Chinese Circus" model
Hand painted and gilded with fine gold
Signed under the base "Designed and painted entirely by hand by Le Tallec in Paris"
RR date letters for 1987
Very good condition, no chips, no nicks, no cracks and no repairs.
Diameter: 25.5 cm
Height: 9 cm
Model kept and taken over by Tiffany & Co. in the 2000s for its famous "Private Stock" series.
The Cirque Chinois pattern is an exquisite pattern with intricate, colorful and delightful scenes.
The pattern is made in a "Chinoiserie" style that evokes scenes from 18th century China. The template features whimsical 18th century depictions of Chinese circus performers with fantastical animals, structures, jugglers, trees and flowers...
Camille Le Tallec's workshop operated independently from 1930 to 1990 when it was taken over by the American jeweler Tiffany & Co.
Le Tallec extended its reputation to the most prestigious tables, notably with orders made for Queen Elizabeth II of England, Kings Mohammed V and Hassan II of Morocco, Queen Juliana of Holland, Prince of Qatar Abdelaziz bin Ahmed Al Thani, Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza...
Category
1980s French Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Laure Japy, Paris / Limoges, France. Four porcelain plates. 1970s/80s.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Laure Japy, Paris / Limoges, France.
Four porcelain plates.
1970s/80s.
Marked.
In good condition with signs of use in the form of scratches.
Dimensions: Diameter 25.5 cm. x Height 3....
Category
1970s French Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelaine de Paris 'Décor, Chasses Royales', Hand Decorated Bowl with Cheetahs
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Porcelaine de Paris (Décor - Chasses Royales).
Hand-decorated porcelain bowl/ashtray with cheetahs and gold decoration.
Approx. 1980s.
In perfect condition.
Marked.
Dimensions: ...
Category
1980s French Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pillivuyt, France. Cake stand/etagère in porcelain. “Green Bistro”.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pillivuyt, France. Cake stand/etagère in porcelain.
“Green Bistro”. Dark green glaze with gold decoration.
Brass handle.
Circa 1970s.
Marked.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: Diameter...
Category
1970s French Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Bjørn Wiinblad Christmas plate 1981 "Boy Jesus at the Temple"
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad porcelain Christmas plate 1981, produced by Rosenthal
Motif: The Child with the scholars in the Temple
Designed by: Bjørn Wiinblad
Diameter: 11" - 29 cm
Comes in ...
Category
1980s German Vintage Porcelain
Materials
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.