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Porcelain For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Georgian
Mid Century Chinise Pair of Turquoise Foo Porcelain Peacocks 50s
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Beautiful pair of turquoise Chinese porcelain pieces.
This pair of peacocks is in excellent condition.
Slender, decorative and beautiful figures.
Measures:
Height 20 cm
Diameter 7.5...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Derby Porcelain Twin Handled Urn Vases c1830
By Bloor Derby
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Pair of Bloor Derby named view twin handled urn vases
Date : c1825 -40
Period : George IV
Marks : Red Crown Bloor Derby mark - named views "View in Wales" and "View in Der...
Category
1830s British George IV Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Capodimonte Porcelain Vase with Lid from the 20th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Explore the magnificent world of Italian art and elegance with this extraordinary Capodimonte decorative vase from the 20th century. Capodimonte porcelain, renowned for its extraordinary beauty and quality, finds an exceptional expression in this vase, offering an authentic dive into the Italian artisanal artistry that has been passed down through the ages.
This vase is a true treasure of artisanal decoration, adorned with rich relief vegetable motifs, meticulously crafted, enveloping the vase in an embrace of elegance. Every detail, from the small paintings in reserve at the center of the base to the volute handles and pinecone-shaped lid handle, underscores the craftsmanship of expert ceramicists.
The Capodimonte manufacturing house boasts a long-standing tradition in creating prestigious ceramic artworks. Founded in Naples in the 18th century, this renowned establishment is synonymous with artisanal excellence and innovation. This vase is a worthy representation of that heritage, carrying forward the art of Italian craftsmanship and providing a window into the history of ceramic art.
This decorative vase is much more than a mere object. It is a symbol of class and sophistication, capable of transforming any space into one of distinction. Place it thoughtfully, and you will see how it adds a touch of detailed accuracy and unmistakable style wherever it resides.
In its original vintage condition, this vase retains the charm of time gone by. The slight scratches and wear, witnesses to its long history, underscore its authenticity and contribute to its unique narrative. This vase is much more than a mere decoration; it is a living testament to the Italian ceramic tradition.
This Capodimonte ceramic vase...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage 1960s Wedgwood Jasperware Cream on Blue Ceramic Collection
By Wedgwood
Located in Bochum, NRW
Midcentury small collection of four pieces Wedgwood Jasperware diamond cream on blue.
Comprising 2 lidded boxes, a cachepot, an ashtray and a pair of candleholders.
Vintage, 1960s. A...
Category
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Chelsea Porcelain Oval Moulded Silver Shape Dish, c1755
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Chelsea Porcelain Oval Moulded Silver Shape Dish, c1755
Additional information:
Date : c1752-56
Period : George II
Marks : Red anchor
Origin : Chelsea, London, England
Colour : Poly...
Category
18th Century English George II Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Bowl by Kay Frank, White Porcelain, Scandinavian, Contemporary, Finland, Arabia
Located in New York, NY
Bowl designed by Kay Frank, designer of Arabia, circa 1957, porcelain. This is a new item, circa 2000. Made in Finland. midcentury design.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
First Period Worcester Porcelain Pierced Basket c1770
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : First period Worcester basket
Date : c1770
Period : George III
Origin : Worcester, England
Colour : Polychrome
Pattern : Central bouquet with sprigs throughout. Applied fl...
Category
1770s British George III Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Set of twelve French Black and Gold dessert plate
By Limoges
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
A Set of twelve French Black and Gold dessert plate with elaborate borders.
The white porcelain with an exotic persinan style border marked Limoge...
Category
1920s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
First Period Worcester Porcelain Pierced Basket c1770
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : First period Worcester basket
Date : c1770
Period : George III
Origin : Worcester, England
Colour : Polychrome
Pattern : Central bouquet with sprigs throughout. Applied fl...
Category
1770s British George III Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Georgian Derby Coffee Can Chantilly Sprigs gilded Pattern 129, circa 1810
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good porcelain Coffee Can or cup hand painted and gilded in pattern 129, made by the Derby factory, in the reign of George 111 in the early 19...
Category
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Worcester Porcelain Blue Scale Junket Dish, c1770
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Worcester Porcelain Blue Scale Junket Dish, c1770
Additional information:
Date : c1770
Period : George III
Marks :Square seal mark
Origin : W...
Category
18th Century English George III Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
First Period Worcester Porcelain Kempthorne Pattern Trio c1770
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : First Period Worcester porcelain Kempthorne pattern trio
Date : c1770
Period : George III
Marks : Pseudo fret
Origin : Worcester, England
Colour : Polychrome - imari
Patte...
Category
1770s British George III Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen German Weiss Porcelain Garden Bird Figure
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
From a collection of white and blanc de chine figures we are pleased to offer this fine German porcelain figure of a garden bird by renowned maker Meissen ...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
First Period Worcester Holly Berry Pattern Porcelain Tea Bowl and Saucer
Located in Downingtown, PA
First Period Worcester Porcelain Holly Berry Pattern Teacup and Saucer, Hop Trellis Pattern,
Circa 1775.
The First Period Worcester porcelain teacup and saucer has a reeded French shape and is richly decorated with the Holly Berry pattern- a variation of the Hop Trellis pattern. Panels of purple plants alternate with berried foliage between borders of lilac diaper and gold herringbone and a lower border of white pearls on a bright turquoise ground. There are gilt dentil rims and the inside of the cup has flowers and berried sprigs below a gold band.
Dimensions: Overall: 2 3/8 inches high x 5 1/4 inches wide; Saucer: 5 1/4 inch diameter x 1 inch high; Cup: 1 7/8 inches high x 4 inches wide x 3 3/8 inches deep. (overall 6.033 cm high x 13.34 cm wide)
Mark: Cup with a gold crescent.
Sometimes known as the Holly Berry pattern, this striking design is a member of the Hop Trellis family of Worcester patterns inspired by Sèvres. A similar teacup and saucer was in the Peter Merry...
Category
1770s English Georgian Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage 1970s Neiman Marcus Malachite Porcelain Plates 'Set of 10'
Located in San Diego, CA
Iconic set of porcelain china in malachite. This set of 10 includes 2 dinner plates, 4 salad plates and 4 dessert plates. 1970s glamour at your table. This china set is not only beautiful but chic and fashionable. The design in opulent green swirls maintains restraint in style with the 24-karat band around the perimeter of each plate. Each piece is signed under. Glamorous and unique and so Neiman Marcus.
2 Dinner Plates 12...
Category
1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 5 Piero Fornasetti Mitologia Gilt Porcelain Plates, Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 5, Italian, mid century, small plates or coasters by Piero Fornasetti, made exclusively for retailer Bonwitt Teller. The plates feature the "Mitologia" (Mythological) pattern,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Midcentury Porcelain Face Lidded Jug
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish example of this charming midcentury Rosenthal porcelain lidded jug modelled as the bust of a young girl by renowned Danish born artist Bjorn Wiinblad (1918-2006). This...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Fornasetti Themes & Variations Plate #334, Atelier Fornasetti, The Quiet
Located in Downingtown, PA
Fornasetti Porcelain Themes & Variation plate, #334,
The Quiet,
Atelier Fornasetti
With Original Box.
The Fornasetti porcelain plate in the Themes & Variation pattern depicts t...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen German Weiss Porcelain Garden Bird Figure
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
From a collection of white and blanc de chine figures we are pleased to offer this fine German porcelain figure of a garden bird by renowned maker Meissen ...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
First Period Worcester Blue and White Desert Dish in Gillyflower ptn, Ca 1770
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good early, First period (Dr. Wall), Worcester porcelain open Desert Dish in a deep cobalt blue floral pattern with a Crescent mark to the base. dating to 1765 to 1770...
Category
18th Century British George III Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Rosenthal Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Plate 12 Mesi 12 Soli Settembre September
Located in München, BY
Fornasetti porcelain plate for Rosenthal - 12 Mesi 12 Soli.
Plate No. 9, Settembre September.
No damage. Very good condition.
Dimensions:
Diameter 10,2"/26cm
Depth 1,2"/3cm
Category
1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Raymond Loewy After Dinner Coffee Set for "Rosenthal 2000", 1954
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Grey and white porcelain 20 piece after dinner coffee set Rosenthal 2000 Secunda, coffee server, sugar bowl and creamer and complete set of service with...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Georgian Spode Coffee Can Porcelain Pattern 1928, circa 1810
By Spode
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good quality porcelain coffee can by Spode of Staffordshire, England, made during the very early 19th century, George 111rd period, circa 1805.
The coffee can is no...
Category
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Early 19th Century Spode Porcelain Slop Bowl in gilded Pattern 2214, Ca 1810
By Josiah Spode
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good rare example of an English George III period, porcelain, slop bowl, made by Spode in the early 19th century, circa 1810.
The bowl is well potted on a low everted...
Category
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Castro Sargadelos Dolmen coffee set Design 1950s
By Sargadelos
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Precious coffee set consisting of a coffee pot, milk jug, 4 cups and 4 saucers from the 1950s, being an iconic porcelain piece that represents an essential part of the rich history o...
Category
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Worcester Porcelain Queen Charlotte Pattern Chocolate Cup and Saucer, c1770
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Worcester Porcelain Queen Charlotte Pattern Chocolate Cup and Saucer, c1770
Additional information:
Date : c1770
Period : George III
Marks : tiny plain crescent mark to the undersid...
Category
18th Century English George III Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Capodimonte Ceramic and Gold Decorative Item of a Reading Child, Italy
By Capodimonte
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s.
This reading child is made in Capodimonte ceramic, which has been lacquered and hand-painted with pure gold.
This item might ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Gold
Large Lomonosov 22K Gold, Blue, White Porcelain Vase, USSR, 1950s
By Lomonosov
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large Russian white, blue and gold floral porcelain vase manufactured in the 1950s by the Lomonosov Porcelain Factory which was founded in 1744. Soft shaped organic Mid-Century Moder...
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Gold
Heinrich Fuchs "Archais" Series for Lorenz Hutschenreuther, 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderfully sculptural bisque porcelain vase "Artichoke" by Heinrich Fuchs for Hutschenreuther, released between 1968 and 1970 with matte exterior and gloss interior, marked
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Midcentury the Magic Flute Pin Dish
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A finely made and stylish midcentury Rosenthal porcelain pin dish decorated with a scene from Mozart’s opera Die Zauberflöte (the magic flute) designed by renowned Danish born artist...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Hochst porcelain teapot & cover, c. 1755.
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Hochst porcelain teapot and cover, c. 1755. The globular body, hand painted with a farmer and a shepherdess, seated beneath a tree, on a riverbank. The man holds a footed bowl of fru...
Category
1750s German Georgian Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Arje Griegst Royal Copenhagen Konkylie Triton Dinner plate
By Arje Griegst
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Original Vintage Royal Copenhagen Conch large dinner plate in the beautiful white glaze. The frame was designed by the renowned Danish jeweler and goldsmith Arje Griegst in 1978 and ...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Derby Porcelain Dessert Service Red Botanical Attr. to John Brewer, Regency 1795
By Crown Derby, John Brewer
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning and extremely rare part dessert service made by Derby between circa 1795 and 1800 in the Regency era. The service is decorated with named botanical studies attributed to John Brewer. The service consists of a lidded sauce comport on a stand, two kidney dishes, two lozenge shaped dishes, one lozenge shaped low footed comport...
Category
1790s English George III Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Early 19th Century Spode Porcelain Slop Bowl in Japan Ptn 1946, circa 1810
By Josiah Spode
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good rare example of an English George III period, porcelain, slop bowl, made by Spode in the early 19th century, circa 1810.
The bowl is well potted on a low everted...
Category
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Very Rare Form Worcester Chocolate Cup and Saucer, c1775
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Very Rare Form Worcester Chocolate Cup and Saucer, c1775
Additional information:
Date : 1765-85
Period : George III
Marks : Square seal mark
Origin : Worcester, England
Colour : Und...
Category
18th Century English George III Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Fornasetti Milano Set of 4 Porcelain Plates Archimboldesca Series Vegetable Head
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A vintage set of four plates by Piero Fornasetti from the "Arcimboldesca" series is a remarkable and artistic collection that embodies the whimsical and imaginative design sensibilit...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
18th C Worcester Porcelain Trio of Coffee Cup Tea Bowl and Saucer, circa 1780
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good late 18th century Worcester porcelain TRIO of Coffee Cup, Tea Bowl and Saucer in a combined blue and gold pattern, full...
Category
18th Century British George III Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Rosenthal Studio Line by Uta Feyl, White Curved Geometric Porcelain Bisque Vase
Located in New York, NY
Rosenthal Studio line white porcelain bisque vase by Uta Feyl, circa 1980s. Stunning curved geometric shape.
Measurements:
H 5"
W 4.5"
D 3.5"
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Piero Fornasetti Vintage Gilded Key and Malachite Swirl Porcelain Small Tray
Located in North Miami, FL
This unusual vintage Piero Fornasetti small porcelain tray or dish has the motif and subject matter of a gilded key amongst swirls of faux teal gr...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Gold
Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal Germany Modern Grasses Pattern Coffee Service 3 Pcs
Located in Miami, FL
A Mid-Century Modern porcelain coffee service set consisting of coffee pot, creamer and lidded sugar by Rosenthal in the GRASSES pattern with the iconic ...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Early English Pair Porcelain Imari Pattern Cabinet Plates c.1810
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish and fine pair of early English porcelain plates hand decorated in the Imari style and dating from around 1810. The plates of rou...
Category
1810s English George III Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Studio-Linie White Porcelain Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A finely made and stylish mid-century Rosenthal porcelain vase decorated with a figure holding a tall floral stem designed by renowned Danish born artist Bjorn Wiinblad (1918-2006). ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Nantgarw Porcelain Dinner Plate, c1820
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Nantgarw Porcelain Dinner Plate, c1820
Additional information:
Date : c1820
Period : George III/George IV
Marks : Impressed NANT-GARW C.W.
Origin : Nantgarw, South Wales
Colour : o...
Category
19th Century English George III Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
A Swansea Porcelain Oval Dish, c1820
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Swansea Porcelain Oval Dish, c1820
Additional information:
Date : c1820
Period : George IV
Marks : Unmarked. Label for Leslie Joseph collection
Origin : Wales
Colour : Polychrome
...
Category
19th Century English George IV Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Early 19th Century Spode Porcelain Coffee Can Greek Key Pattern 742, circa 1810
By Josiah Spode
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good example of an English George III period, porcelain, coffee can, made by Spode in the early 19th century, circa 1810.
The can is nominally straight sided and ha...
Category
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
A Fine Swansea Porcelain Oval Dish, c1820
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Fine Swansea Porcelain Oval Dish, c1820
Additional information:
Date : c1820
Period : George IV
Marks : Red capitalised Swansea mark as shown. Label for Leslie Joseph collection
O...
Category
19th Century English George IV Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
English porcelain botanical dish, ‘Hyacinth’, c. 1800
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
English porcelain botanical dish, ‘Hyacinth’, c. 1800. Hand painted to the centre, with a titled study of a Hyacinth. The border with a stylised Classical leaf scroll motif, in iron ...
Category
Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Arthur Percy, Gefle, Teaset
Located in Hammarö, SE
Arthur Percy
(Sweden, 1886-1976)
ARTHUR PERCY, tea set, 27 pieces, porcelain, "Grand", Gefle, 1920s/30s.
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Ludwigsburg porcelain group, J.C. Haselmeyer, c. 1770.
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Ludwigsburg porcelain group, modelled by Johann Christoph Haselmeyer, c. 1770. A courting couple, dressed in 18th Century costume, seated upon rocks, before an elaborate rococo scroll architectural feature, edged in gilt.
The boy holds a pipe, whilst attempting caress the girl, who attempts to avoid his advance. She holds a small knife...
Category
1770s German Georgian Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Italian Midcentury Finissime Porcellane Swans Sculpture, Firenze , 1950s
By Finissime Porcellane
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Impressive porcelain by "finissime porcellane" 1950s from Firenze in Tuscany.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Queen Charlotte Pattern Chocolate Cup and Saucer, c1770
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Queen Charlotte Pattern Chocolate Cup and Saucer, c1770
Additional information:
Date : c1770
Period : George III
Marks : Workmans marks
Origin : Worcester
Colour : Imari
Pattern : Q...
Category
18th Century English George III Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Swansea Porcelain Dessert Plate By Henry Morris, c1816
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Swansea Porcelain Dessert Plate By Henry Morris, c1816
Additional information:
Date : 1815-1817
Period : George III
Marks : Faint impressed trident mark
Origin : Swansea, South Wale...
Category
19th Century English George III Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Jeff Koons Illy Collection Pop Art Espresso Set of 5 Porcelain by Rosenthal 2001
By Jeff Koons, Rosenthal
Located in Miami, FL
Modern Pop Art Illy Collection Espresso Service for five place setting designed by Jeff Koons made in Germany 2001 by Rosenthal.
5 signed, numbered cappuccino cups...
Category
Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Paint, Porcelain
Worcester Blue Scale Leaf Dish, c1775
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Worcester Blue Scale Leaf Dish, c1775
Additional information:
Date : c1775
Period : George III
Marks : Worcester pseudo fret square
Origin : Worcester,...
Category
18th Century English George III Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Worcester Early Porcelain Fence Pattern Sparrow Beak Jug
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine antique English porcelain sparrow beak jug decorated in blue and white with the fence pattern by renowned makers Worcester and dating from around 1770. The finely made ju...
Category
1770s English Georgian Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
1968. Georges Candilis Bauhaus set
Located in Perpignan, FR
Rare ensemble vaisselle 24 pièces
design par Georges Candilis pour le village vacances les carrats .
6 petites assiettes
6 grandes assiettes
6 tasses
6 gr...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Signed Austrian Porcelain Hand Painted Porcelain Serving Plate With Gold
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely large round vintage hand painted porcelain plate, serving piece or barware is hallmarked and signed on the bottom Haa...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Vintage Piero Fornasetti Hallmarked Porcelain Rectangle Serving Bowls Pair Of
Located in North Miami, FL
This pair of fabulous and hard to find vintage 1960's hallmarked Piero Fornasetti porcelain rectangular serving bowls, appetizer dishes have hand painted vegetables or fruits surroun...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern 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.
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