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Porcelain For Sale
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Period: 1840s
Astronomici Decorative Plate
Located in Milan, IT
The Fornasetti motif of the zodiac characterises this elegant hand-decorated porcelain plate with gold accents: a true collector's item, which you can use as an ornament for table ar...
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2010s Italian Porcelain

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Porcelain

Sultan's Journey Red Parrots Porcelain Plate by Patch NYC for Les-Ottomans
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
The Sultan's journey is an inspiring collection created by Patch NYC for Les-Ottomans that recreates, through characters, the magic world of the Sultans and Ottoman Empire. This red Parrots...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Porcelain

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Porcelain

Hollohazi Porcelain Dinnerware Set for Six plus Serving Pieces
Located in Hudson, NY
Imported from Hungary, our new porcelain dinnerware is decorated with an elegant green and gold banding and distinguished by beautiful, hand-painted illustrations of flora and fauna....
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2010s Hungarian Other Porcelain

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Porcelain

Oriente Italiano Iris Set of 2 Espresso Cups and Saucers
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning set of two espresso cups with lids and saucers is a superb interpretation of a staple in any Italian tableware collection. Crafted...
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2010s Italian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Plate # 2 by artist - designer Hania Jneid
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This is a numbered piece in fine porcelain designed and hand built by artist - designer Hania Jneid. Unique piece hand glazed and ornamented in Gold lustre. It is functional as well ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Porcelain

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Porcelain

Oriente Italiano Citrino Set of 2 Espresso Cups and Saucers
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning set of two espresso cups with lids and saucers is a superb interpretation of a staple in any Italian tableware collection. Crafted...
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2010s Italian Porcelain

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Porcelain

Gilded Contemporary Japanese Red White Porcelain Cup, 5
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Unique contemporary Japanese Ko-Imari (old Imari) porcelain short stem cup, in bright red, blue and green colors and generous gold application that are characteristics of Ko-Imari po...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Porcelain

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Gold

Oriente Italiano Azalea Set of 2 Espresso Cups and Saucers
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning set of two espresso cups with lids and saucers is a superb interpretation of a staple in any Italian tableware collection. Crafted...
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2010s Italian Porcelain

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Porcelain

Totem Mouse Mug with Lid
Located in Milan, IT
Imagine sipping your warm drink from this elegant, eighteenth-century style decorated mug, crafted from the most exquisite porcelain. Whether it be a gift for yourself or someone els...
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2010s Italian Porcelain

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Porcelain

Labirinto Nero Set of 2 Espresso Cups with Lids and Saucers
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning set of two espresso cups with lids and saucers is a superb interpretation of a staple in any Italian tableware collection. Crafted...
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2010s Italian Porcelain

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Porcelain

Royal Fine China, set of eight "Freshness Dots Red" plates in porcelain.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Fine China, a set of eight "Freshness Dots Red" plates. T hree dinner plates and five lunch plates. Early 2000s. Marked. Perfect condition. Dinner plates: 28.5 cm. Lunch plates...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Porcelain

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Porcelain

Labirinto Scarlatto Set of 2 Espresso Cups with Lids and Saucers
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning set of two espresso cups with lids and saucers is a superb interpretation of a staple in any Italian tableware collection. Crafted...
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2010s Italian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Plate # 2 by artist - designer Hania Jneid
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This is a numbered piece in fine porcelain designed and hand built by artist - designer Hania Jneid. Unique piece hand glazed and ornamented in Gold lustre. It is functional as well ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Romantic Porcelain

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Porcelain

Porcelain Plate # 1
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This is a numbered piece in fine porcelain designed and hand built by artist - designer Hania Jneid. Unique piece hand glazed and ornamented in Gold lustre. It is functional as well ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Romantic Porcelain

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Porcelain

Tall Quarry Cup by Liyang Zhang
Located in Geneve, CH
Tall Quarry Cup by Liyang Zhang One Of A Kind. Dimensions: D 6,5 x W 6,5 x H 10 cm. Materials: Black porcelain. Made with single peice of black porcelai...
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2010s American Post-Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Titicaca Vase by Matteo Thun for Memphis Collection
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Matteo Thun wagers on white for a series of objects in porcelain created for Memphis, turned and shaped by hand. The attention of the observer is caught not by the color but by the u...
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2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Danubio Vase by Matteo Thun for Memphis Collection
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Matteo Thun – mindful of his family’s tradition of use of ceramic materials – wagers on white for a series of porcelain vases turned and shaped by hand, including Danubio (1983), mad...
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2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Erie Toothpick Caddie by Matteo Thun for Memphis Collection
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Erie toothpick caddy, placeable on Manitoba tray, "demonstrates the typically witty anti-functionalism of Memphis and epitomizes what Barbara Radice called emotional objects", wr...
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2010s Italian Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Bird Song, Contemporary Porcelain Dessert Plate with Birds and Flowers
Located in MILAN, IT
The Bird Song collection, features a design of wild birds hiding among delicate and intricate foliage in soft shades of blue, terracotta and dusty green. Originally created using the...
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2010s Italian Other Porcelain

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Porcelain

Lips Coffee Set by artist- designer Hania Jneid
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Lips Collection is an investigation into facial expression, through the lips. The artist expressed her fascination with diversity by creating art pieces that focus on the human ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Post-Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

White on Gold Coffee Set by artist- designer Hania Jneid
Located in BARCELONA, ES
A very special coffee set in white porcelain and gold. This art piece is unique and signed by the artist Hania Jneid. It could be decorative or functional, It is hand built and hand ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Romantic Porcelain

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Porcelain

Bird Song, Contemporary Porcelain Bread Plate with Birds and Flowers
Located in MILAN, IT
The Bird Song collection, features a design of wild birds hiding among delicate and intricate foliage in soft shades of blue, terracotta and dusty green. Originally created using the...
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2010s Italian Other Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Bird Song, Contemporary Porcelain Dinner Plate with Birds and flowers
Located in MILAN, IT
The Bird Song collection, features a design of wild birds hiding among delicate and intricate foliage in soft shades of blue, terracotta and dusty green. Originally created using the...
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2010s Italian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Short Quarry Cup by Liyang Zhang
Located in Geneve, CH
Short Quarry Cup by Liyang Zhang One Of A Kind. Dimensions: D 8 x W 8 x H 6 cm. Materials: Black porcelain. Made with single peice of black porcelain. T...
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2010s American Post-Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Short Quarry Cup by Liyang Zhang
Located in Geneve, CH
Short Quarry Cup by Liyang Zhang One Of A Kind. Dimensions: D 8 x W 8 x H 6 cm. Materials: Black porcelain. Made with single peice of black porcelain. T...
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2010s American Post-Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Bird Song, Contemporary Porcelain Pasta Plate with Birds and Flowers
Located in MILAN, IT
The Bird Song collection, features a design of wild birds hiding among delicate and intricate foliage in soft shades of blue, terracotta and dusty green. Originally created using the...
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2010s Italian Other Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Copeland & Garrett Group of Spaniels, circa 1840
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Copeland and Garrett porcelain group, circa 1840. Charmingly observed, as a Spaniel seated, whilst one of her puppies suckles upon her, and her other puppy lies between her front leg...
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1840s English Early Victorian Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Paloma Picasso for Villeroy & Boch, Germany. Set of six coffee cups with saucers
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Paloma Picasso for Villeroy & Boch, Germany. A set of six coffee cups with saucers from the "My Way" series. 2000s. Marked. In perfect condition. Cup: H 5.5 cm x D 6.0 cm (without h...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Porcelain

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Porcelain

Royal Fine China, set of six "Paint It Red" porcelain bowls.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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

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Porcelain

Samuel Alcock Footed Porcelain Sauce Tureen, Maroon with Flower Sprays, ca 1842
Located in London, GB
A footed two-handled sauce tureen with cover, maroon and pale yellow ground with beautiful hand painted flower sprays on lower part of body; twisted handles and a petticoat stem Pat...
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1840s English Rococo Revival Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Samuel Alcock Teacup, Japanese Green Border, Flowers and Ladybird, ca 1843
Located in London, GB
A teacup and saucer with ring handle, with green and pale yellow ground in Japanese style, and beautiful flower studies in the centre of each item and a little ladybird on the saucer...
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1840s English Victorian Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Sculptural Porcelain Cups Set of 4 by Hulya Sozer, Face Silhouette, White
Located in Mugla, Bodrum
A set of 4 sculptural porcelain cups handmade by the ceramic artist Hulya Sozer. Food safe glaze. Dishwasher safe. Height: 6cm / Depth: 8cm / Diameter: 6cm Volume: 100ml Set includes 4 porcelain cups of 100ml Hulya Sozer is a ceramic artist, based in Istanbul, specialased in figurative sculptures. Her work mostly focuses on portraits of women and expressions. Recently she wanted to explore this style on everyday objects and prepared a special cup and furniture collection. The Silhouette Collection is a reference from Rococo to the present day. Inspired by the elegant, easy to understand attitude and softened colors of the period, this serie is a collection of ergonomic cups that combines the thin and deformed form of porcelain defying the geometric and symmetrical style. Face cup...
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2010s Turkish Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Fine China, set of five pairs of "Freshness Red" coffee cups.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Fine China, a set of five pairs of "Freshness Red" coffee cups. Early 2000s. Marked. Perfect condition. Cup dimensions: Height 5.5 cm x Diameter 6.5 cm (excluding handle).
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Porcelain

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Porcelain

Rome, Contemporary Decorated Porcelain Bowl Design by Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This 34cm diameter bowl is part of the Roma collection by Grand Tour By Vito Nesta. The very versatile shape is suitable as a fruit stand, table centerpiece or ornamental bowl on any...
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2010s Italian Other Porcelain

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Porcelain

Fornasetti Theme & Variations Porcelain Plate No. 218 with Original Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine designer porcelain plate. By Fornasetti. From the Theme & Variations series (Tema e Variazioni) Model no. 218. With a depiction of Lina Cavalliere's face behind fruit (inc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Black Forest Hand-Crafted Porcelain Bowl Fox Figure Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
Completely handmade porcelain bowl with a hands-free naturalistic painted fox figure in brown colors. The fox is sitting in the middle of the bowl for decorating nuts or sweets aroun...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Black Forest Porcelain

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Porcelain

Polish Porcelain Tobacco Jar
Located in High Point, NC
The form of this vintage ceramic jar has a timeless elegance. Hand-crafted in Poland, this piece would have originally been used to store tobacco,...
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2010s Polish Country Porcelain

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Porcelain

Set 12 Porcelain Plates Eva Black/White
Located in MILANO, IT
This set of twelve hand-decorated porcelain plates, as a whole, forms the figure of Eva. You can use the ensemble for ornamental purposes or...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Paloma Picasso for Villeroy & Boch. Set of seven coffee cups with saucers.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Paloma Picasso for Villeroy & Boch, Germany. A set of seven coffee cups with saucers from the "My Way" series. 2000s. Marked. In perfect condition. Cup: H 5.5 cm x D 6.0 cm (without...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Porcelain

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Porcelain

Sculptural Porcelain Cups Set of 4 by Hulya Sozer, Face Silhouette, Blue Shades
Located in Mugla, Bodrum
A set of 4 sculptural porcelain cups handmade by the ceramic artist Hulya Sozer. Food safe glaze. Dishwasher safe. Height: 6cm / Depth: 8cm / Diameter: 6cm Volume: 100ml Set includes 4 porcelain cups of 100ml * Colors may slightly vary due to every batch is handmade and coloring and glazing in the ceramic and porcelain process may be affected by many factors. Up to 10-15% tone difference should be allowed. Hulya Sozer is a ceramic artist, based in Istanbul, specialased in figurative sculptures. Her work mostly focuses on portraits of women and expressions. Recently she wanted to explore this style on everyday objects and prepared a special cup and furniture collection. The Silhouette Collection is a reference from Rococo to the present day. Inspired by the elegant, easy to understand attitude and softened colors of the period, this serie is a collection of ergonomic cups that combines the thin and deformed form of porcelain defying the geometric and symmetrical style. Face cup...
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2010s Turkish Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Sculptural Porcelain Cups Set of 4 by Hulya Sozer, Face Silhouette, Olive Green
Located in Mugla, Bodrum
A set of 4 sculptural porcelain cups handmade by the ceramic artist Hulya Sozer. Food safe glaze. Dishwasher safe. Height: 6cm / Depth: 8cm / Diameter: 6cm Volume: 100ml Set includes 4 porcelain cups of 100ml * Colors may slightly vary due to every batch is handmade and coloring and glazing in the ceramic and porcelain process may be affected by many factors. Up to 10-15% tone difference should be allowed. Hulya Sozer is a ceramic artist, based in Istanbul, specialased in figurative sculptures. Her work mostly focuses on portraits of women and expressions. Recently she wanted to explore this style on everyday objects and prepared a special cup and furniture collection. The Silhouette Collection is a reference from Rococo to the present day. Inspired by the elegant, easy to understand attitude and softened colors of the period, this serie is a collection of ergonomic cups that combines the thin and deformed form of porcelain defying the geometric and symmetrical style. Face cup...
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2010s Turkish Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Sculptural Porcelain Cups Set of 2 by Hulya Sozer, Silhouette, Mink and Ice Blue
Located in Mugla, Bodrum
A set of 2 sculptural porcelain cups handmade by the ceramic artist Hulya Sozer. Food safe glaze. Dishwasher safe. Height: 6cm / Depth: 8cm / Diameter: 6cm Volume: 100ml Set includes 2 porcelain cups of 100ml * Colors may slightly vary due to every batch is handmade and coloring and glazing in the ceramic and porcelain process may be affected by many factors. Up to 10-15% tone difference should be allowed. Hulya Sozer is a ceramic artist, based in Istanbul, specialased in figurative sculptures. Her work mostly focuses on portraits of women and expressions. Recently she wanted to explore this style on everyday objects and prepared a special cup and furniture collection. The Silhouette Collection is a reference from Rococo to the present day. Inspired by the elegant, easy to understand attitude and softened colors of the period, this serie is a collection of ergonomic cups that combines the thin and deformed form of porcelain defying the geometric and symmetrical style. Face cup...
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2010s Turkish Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Sculptural Porcelain Cups Set of 2 by Hulya Sozer, Face Silhouette, White
Located in Mugla, Bodrum
A set of 2 sculptural porcelain cups handmade by the ceramic artist Hulya Sozer. Food safe glaze. Dishwasher safe. Height: 6cm / Depth: 8cm / Diameter: 6cm Volume: 100ml Set includes 2 porcelain cups of 100ml Hulya Sozer is a ceramic artist, based in Istanbul, specialased in figurative sculptures. Her work mostly focuses on portraits of women and expressions. Recently she wanted to explore this style on everyday objects and prepared a special cup and furniture collection. The Silhouette Collection is a reference from Rococo to the present day. Inspired by the elegant, easy to understand attitude and softened colors of the period, this serie is a collection of ergonomic cups that combines the thin and deformed form of porcelain defying the geometric and symmetrical style. Face cup...
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2010s Turkish Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Sculptural Porcelain Cups Set of 2 by Hulya Sozer, Male and Female Body, White
Located in Mugla, Bodrum
A set of 2 sculptural porcelain cups handmade by the ceramic artist Hulya Sozer. Food safe glaze. Dishwasher safe. Female Cup Height: 9cm / Depth: 7cm / Diameter: 6cm Volume: 100ml...
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2010s Turkish Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Sculptural Porcelain Cups Set of 2 by Hulya Sozer, Face Silhouette, Olive Green
Located in Mugla, Bodrum
A set of 2 sculptural porcelain cups handmade by the ceramic artist Hulya Sozer. Food safe glaze. Dishwasher safe. Height: 6cm / Depth: 8cm / Diameter: 6cm Volume: 100ml Set includes 2 porcelain cups of 100ml * Colors may slightly vary due to every batch is handmade and coloring and glazing in the ceramic and porcelain process may be affected by many factors. Up to 10-15% tone difference should be allowed. Hulya Sozer is a ceramic artist, based in Istanbul, specialased in figurative sculptures. Her work mostly focuses on portraits of women and expressions. Recently she wanted to explore this style on everyday objects and prepared a special cup and furniture collection. The Silhouette Collection is a reference from Rococo to the present day. Inspired by the elegant, easy to understand attitude and softened colors of the period, this serie is a collection of ergonomic cups that combines the thin and deformed form of porcelain defying the geometric and symmetrical style. Face cup...
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2010s Turkish Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Sculptural Porcelain Cups Set of 2 by Hulya Sozer, Silhouette, Turquoise Shades
Located in Mugla, Bodrum
A set of 2 sculptural porcelain cups handmade by the ceramic artist Hulya Sozer. Food safe glaze. Dishwasher safe. Height: 6cm / Depth: 8cm / Diameter: 6cm Volume: 100ml Set includes 2 porcelain cups of 100ml * Colors may slightly vary due to every batch is handmade and coloring and glazing in the ceramic and porcelain process may be affected by many factors. Up to 10-15% tone difference should be allowed. Hulya Sozer is a ceramic artist, based in Istanbul, specialased in figurative sculptures. Her work mostly focuses on portraits of women and expressions. Recently she wanted to explore this style on everyday objects and prepared a special cup and furniture collection. The Silhouette Collection is a reference from Rococo to the present day. Inspired by the elegant, easy to understand attitude and softened colors of the period, this serie is a collection of ergonomic cups that combines the thin and deformed form of porcelain defying the geometric and symmetrical style. Face cup...
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2010s Turkish Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Las Palmas, Contemporary Porcelain Vase with Decorative Design 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. Teal and ocher palm leaves spread out on the surface of this precious ...
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2010s Italian Porcelain

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Porcelain

Las Palmas, Contemporary Porcelain Vase with Decorative Design by Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Vito Nesta's Las Palmas Collection of porcelains is inspired by his extensive travels around the world. The prominence and use of a paradisiacal and tranquil motif create a welcoming...
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2010s Italian Porcelain

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Porcelain

Las Palmas, Six Contemporary Porcelain Dinner Plates with Decorative Design
Located in Milano, Lombardia
La collezione di Porcellane Las Palmas deve il suo nome alla città di Palmas, in Brasile. Si tratta di un vero e proprio omaggio alle palme, che siano le loro foglie, l'intera pianta...
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2010s Italian Porcelain

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Porcelain

Las Palmas, Six Contemporary Porcelain soup plates with Decorative Design
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 Porcelain

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Porcelain

Samuel Alcock Teacup Trio, Yellow with Fine Romantic Landscapes, ca 1845
Located in London, GB
A true trio consisting of a teacup, a coffee cup and a saucer, “rustic bean” shape, in beautiful yellow pattern with acanthus leaves and very finely painted romantic landscapes with ...
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1840s English Victorian Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Las Palmas, Coffee Set with Six Contemporary Porcelains with Decorative Design
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 Porcelain

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Porcelain

Le Volte Celesti, Six Contemporary Decorated Porcelain Soup Plates
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Le Volte Celesti è una collezione di piatti e complementi d'arredo progettata dal designer Vito Nesta. La digitalizzazione di alcuni dei disegni prese...
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2010s Italian Porcelain

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Porcelain

Handmade Porcelain Candle Holder in Pale Green, size Medium, by Atelier Fig.
Located in København K, 84
A handmade and one of a kind candleholder made in porcelain by artist duo Atelier Fig. Made by using a unique method developed by the artist duo using glazed hand-cut and sewn spong...
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2010s Porcelain

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Porcelain

Le Volte Celesti, Six Contemporary Decorated Porcelain Bread Plates
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Le Volte Celesti è una collezione di piatti e complementi d'arredo progettata dal designer Vito Nesta. La digitalizzazione di alcuni dei disegni prese...
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2010s Italian Porcelain

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Porcelain

Le Volte Celesti, Six Contemporary Decorated Porcelain Dessert Plates
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Le Volte Celesti è una collezione di piatti e complementi d'arredo progettata dal designer Vito Nesta. La digitalizzazione di alcuni dei disegni prese...
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2010s Italian Porcelain

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Porcelain

Country Style Porcelain Vase Handpainted Skier Decor Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
Completely handmade porcelain vase with a hands-free painted skier decor all around in Country style. Hands-free painted in a nostalgic design with a skier boy , trees and a hut in t...
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2010s German Country Porcelain

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Porcelain

21th Century Meissen Porcelain Mug Bayreuth Richard Wagner Fantaisie
Located in Epfach, DE
Meissen Mug Richard Wagner Bayreuth Richard Wagner's first residence in Bayreuth was in Fantaisie, next to Donndorf Castle. the picture on the chisel cup i...
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2010s German Porcelain

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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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