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Porcelain For Sale
Period: 1970s
Period: 1990s
PMR, Bavaria, Jaeger & Co. Germany, a Set of Six Retro Dinner Plates
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PMR, Bavaria, Jaeger & Co. Germany. A set of six retro dinner plates in porcelain with a floral motif. Approx. 1970s. Stamped Jaeger & Co. In pe...
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1970s German Vintage Porcelain

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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 ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Porcelain figurine of a kissing girl, Lladro, Spain, 1970s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain figurine of a kissing girl. Signed, Nao Lladro. Made in Spain in the 1970s. Very good condition, no damage. Measures: Height 18cm, width 7cm, ...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Vintage Set Porcelain Plates by Mimi Jobe. Edwin M. Knowles Manufacture
Located in Bastogne, BE
Decorative collectible set of 2 plates «The Lost Lamb» and “Sharing” from the limited series «Nature’s Child» by the famous American company Edwin M. K...
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1990s American Porcelain

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Porcelain

Lladro, Spain, Three Porcelain Figurines, 1970/80s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lladro, Spain. Three porcelain figurines. 1970/80s. Largest measures: 15 x 14 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
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1970s Spanish Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Vase from the Collection "Iwona", Chodzież, 1970s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Vase from the collection "Iwona", Chodziez, 1970s. The vase from the Chodziez manufactory, the "Iwona" collection, comes from the 1970s. Very good condition, no damage. Dimensi...
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1970s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Dali 1977 Porcelain Dinner Service for 12 "Mermaids, Coral and Ant" n°520/1000
Located in Paris, FR
Salvador Dalí (1904-1989) world-famous Spanish painter, graphic artist, and sculptor of surrealism designed this ceramic edition painted porcelain with 24-karat gold trim, complete dinner service for 12. Limited edition, plates are signed, on the front and back, and inscribed number 520/1000. Porcelain Brand Schirnding Porzellan AG in Bavaria Germany Each piece is decorated with mermaids flanked by red coral, Dali's signatures, and small symbolic depictions of a fisherman, an ant, a snail, a sailboat, a nude maiden, and a bird, with gilded rims, comprising 79 pieces: 12 dinner plates: diameter 24,5 cm 12 dessert plates: diameter 20 cm 12 soup plates: height 4 cm, diameter 23 cm 12 broth cups...
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1970s German Modern Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, Eight "Herbst / Autumn" Porcelain Plates, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Eight "Herbst / Autumn" porcelain plates decorated with branches and orange leaves. 1970s. Diameter: 11 x 10.5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Vintage Seeley’s Ceramic “Old French Dolls”, United States, 1979
Located in Bastogne, BE
Decorative rare numbered collection plates from the “Old French Dolls” series. Porcelain, decal. USA, Seeley’s Ceramic Service inc. 1979, 1980 ...
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1970s American Vintage Porcelain

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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...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Large Rosenthal Vase / Flowerpot Decorated with Colorful Flowers, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large Rosenthal vase/flowerpot decorated with colourful flowers. 1970s. Measures: 27 x 21 cm. In excellent condition. Signed.
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1970s German Vintage Porcelain

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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 ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Bing & Grondahl, Kipling, Two Porcelain Bowls Model Number: 427. in Perfect Cond
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bing & Grondahl, Kipling, two porcelain bowls Model number: 427. 1970s In perfect condition. Second factory quality. Measuring: D 15.0 x H 5.5 cm.  
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1970s Danish Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Die Zauberflötte the Magic Flute Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Espresso Set
Located in Miami, FL
Reduced From $2,500...Rosenthal Studio Linie by Bjørn Wiinblad Die  Zauberflöte Expresso Coffee Set. With the design for the Rosenthal Studio Linie The Magic Flute, the Danish artist...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Sezioni Di Frutta Desert Plate, No 12 for Tiffany
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Sezioni Di Frutta Dessert Plate, No 12 for Tiffany, Circa 1970 The tromp l"oeil porcelain plate depicts a section of fruit, a pear, on a white backgr...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen porcelain figurine of H.C. Andersen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen porcelain figurine of H.C. Andersen # 5245. 1970s Measuring 19 cm. In perfect condition. Designed by Hanne Warming. 1. factory quality.
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1970s Danish Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Large Blue and White Kobalt Porcelain Vase by Schumann Arzberg Vintage Vase
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage blue and white porcelain vase Large cobalt vase Schumann Arzberg Germany High, floor Vase Made of porcelain known manufactory Schumann...
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1990s German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Bing & Grøndahl Porcelain Figure, Girl with a Cat, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bing & Grøndahl porcelain figure. Girl with a cat. 1970s. Model number 1779. Measures: 17.5 x 7 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped. 1st factory ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Porcelain Dish from Limoges, with Rose Flowers, from France 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This porcelain is an dish, that has been made in France, circa 1970. The Decor pattern are roses, and the color is white and Rose.
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1970s French Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Lilo Fromm Decorative Plates Sophienthal Wall Plates “Autumn” series “Seasons”
Located in Bastogne, BE
Lilo Fromm decorative plates sophienthal wall plates “Autumn” series “Seasons” Rare Decorative Plates “Autumn” from the Series of “Season”. S...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Porcelain Figurine of a Bear, Lladro, Spain, 1970s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain figurine of a bear Made in Spain by Lladro Very good condition, no damage.
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1970s Spanish Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Wedgwood Porcelain Plaque of The Clipper Ship, Golden West
Located in Downingtown, PA
Wedgwood Porcelain Paintd Plaque of the clipper ship, Golden West, 1976-1981 The Wedgwood porcelain plaque is painted with a portside view of The clipper ship The Golden West within an original maple veneered wood frame. In the background is the famous tugboat Ceres. Printed on the reverse within an oval opening there reads "Golden West, Reproduced from the original painting by Smith with permission of the Peabody Museum." Mark: Wedgwood of Etruria & Barlaston/Made in England. The original Wedgwood site was affected by mining subsidence, and plans were drawn for a new factory at Barlaston some miles south on the Trent and Mersey Canal. The new factory was built in 1938–40 and most of the old factory was demolished in the twentieth century after the Wedgwood company moved production to Barlaston Dimensions: 9 ¾ inches high x 12 ¼ inches wide; Sight 7 3/4 inches high x 9 3/4 inches wide. The Golden West. Golden West was an 1852 extreme clipper built by Paul Curtis. The ship had a very active career in the California trade, the guano trade, the coolie trade, the Far East, and Australia. She made a record passage between Japan and San Francisco in 1856. The Golden West was launched in 1852 from the Yard of Paul Curtis, East Boston...
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1970s English Victorian Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Porcelain figurine of a boy with a candle, Zahir Lladro, Spain, 1970s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain figurine of a boy with a candle Manufactured by Lladro, Zaphir collection Very good condition, no damage height 15cm, width 10cm, depth 11cm
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1970s Spanish Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Sulamith: Love Songs Sulamith Wulfing Vintage Wall Plates Bradex
Located in Bastogne, BE
A series of magnificent rare plates “Sulamith: Songs of Love”, by the wonderful artist Sulamith Wulfing, 1901 - 1989. In 1993-1994 They are listed in ...
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1990s German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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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, number 1620 from a limited series of 3000, complete with certificate and original box. Priced individ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Ebbe Sadolin for Bing & Grøndahl. Harlequin porcelain figurine.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ebbe Sadolin for Bing & Grøndahl. Harlequin porcelain figurine. Model number 2354. 1970s. Measures: 28.5 x 10 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
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1970s Danish Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal, Rare Suomi Bowl in Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal. Rare Suomi bowl in porcelain decorated with water lilies. 1970s / 80s. Measures: 17.5 x 14 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
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1970s German Modern Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Vintage Piero Fornasetti Astrolabe Porcelain Plate, #11 in Astrolabio Pattern
Located in Downingtown, PA
Vintage Piero Fornasetti Porcelain astrolabe plate, #11 in Astrolabio Pattern. 1960's-mid 1970's. The plate depicts an astrolabe, it is number 11 ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Two Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Half Lace Coffee Cups with Saucers
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Two Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Half Lace coffee cups with saucers. Model number 1/756. The cup measures: 7.7 x 6.5 cm. Sau...
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1970s Danish Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, Coffee Service for Twelve People, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal. Coffee service for twelve people. Porcelain with gold decoration. 1970s. The cup measures: 7 x 6 cm. The sugar bowl measures: 8.5 x 7.5 cm. In exce...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Claire Weiss for Bing & Grøndahl. Porcelain figure. Boy. 1970s.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Claire Weiss for Bing & Grøndahl. Porcelain figure. Boy. 1970s. Model number 2399. Measures: 13 x 8 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped. 1st factory quality.
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Bertil Lundgren for Rörstrand, "Gallery 1" Wall Plaque in Glazed Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bertil Lundgren for Rörstrand. "Gallery 1" wall plaque in glazed porcelain with fish. 1970s. Measures: 25 x 25 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Bing & Grøndahl Porcelain Figure, Siblings, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bing & Grøndahl porcelain figure. Siblings. 1970s. Model number 2312. Measures: 18 x 9 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped. 1st factory quality.
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1970s Danish Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Porcelain Bowl by Karl Scheid
By Karl Scheid
Located in New York, NY
Hand thrown porcelain bowl in silky matte white and celadon colored glaze with petal rim in light pink Marked with workshop mark and dated 1994 (stamp), Germany.   
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1990s German Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Jean-Jacques Prolongeau French Haviland Limoges Porcelain Figure
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Delightful French Limoges porcelain figure of a girl with a basket of fruit resting on her head by Jean-Jaques Prolongeau for Haviland and dating from the 1970's. The hollow figure is Scandinavian in style and is decorated in natural glazed white porcelain with molded decoration and facial and and hair detail. The figure carries a wide rounded bowl on her head laden with apples and pears. With printed Haviland Limoges marks...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Set of Two Porcelain Vases by Yves Mohy for Virebent
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A set of two porcelain vases by Yves Mohy for Virebent. Perfect original conditions, circa 1970. Signed under the base. Vase 1 : H: 10 cms/ P: 5 cms/ W: 15 cms. Vase 2 : H: ...
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1970s European Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Modern Porcelain Serving Bowl made by Piet Stockmans signed and dated 1991
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Modern porcelain bowl by the Belgian ceramist Piet Stockmans. The bowl is partly unglazed porcelain, with a blue, lavender-like colour, characteristic o...
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1990s Belgian Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Salvador Dali Service Porcelain 113 Pieces 1977 Limited Edition N°577/1000
Located in Paris, FR
Salvador Dalí (1904-1989) world-famous Spanish painter, graphic artist, and sculptor of surrealism designed this Ceramic edition Painted Porcelain with 24-karat gold rim, complete service for 12 in a fitted trunk in 1977. Plates are signed on front and back, and inscribed number n°577/1000. Porcelain Brand Schirnding Porzellan AG in Bavaria Germany Each piece is decorated with mermaids flanked by red coral, Dali's signatures and small symbolic depictions of a fisherman, an ant, a snail, a sailboat, a nude maiden and a bird, with gilded rims. Complete service of 113 pieces for 12 persons in fitted trunk composed : 12 large plates: Diameter 24.5 cm 12 small plates: Diameter 20 cm 12 soup plates: Height 4 cm; Diameter 23 cm 12 soup bowls + 12 saucers : Height 5.5 cm; Diameter 11.5 cm 12 bowls cereal or fruits bowl: Height 4.5 cm; Diameter 14 cm 2 terrines: Height c. 15-17 cm; Inner diameter: c. 12.5-14.5 cm 1 underdish 1 round serving tray: Diameter 30 cm 2 serving bowls: Height 6.5-7.5 cm; Inner diameter 18-21 cm 2 dishes: Dimensions: 21 x 34 cm; 22 x 35.5 cm 2 sauceboat with 1 saucer h 8 cm 1 coffee pot: Height c. 23 cm 1 teapot with warmer...
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1970s German Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Wedgwood Porcelain Plaques of Ships, the Clipper Ship, Great Republic & Clipper
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...
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1970s English American Classical Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Blue Flower Curved Bowl on Base with Gold Edge, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen Blue Flower Curved bowl on base with gold edge. 1970s. Model number 10/1532. Measures: 17.5 x 6 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped. 1st factory quality.
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1970s Danish Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Goebel, West Germany, Two Christmas Angels in Porcelain, 1970s / 80s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Goebel, West Germany. Two Christmas angels in porcelain. 1970s / 80s. Measures: 10.5 x 8.8 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
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1970s German Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Hutschenreuther Porcelain Wall Plate Sign of the Zodiac Aquarius by Ole Winther
By Ole Winther
Located in Barntrup, DE
Gorgeous wall plate by German porcelain manufacturer Hutschenreuther, limited edition by Ole Winther: 294 / 3000, 1979. Series " Sign of the Zodiac", sign Aquarius (20.01. - 18.02.)...
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1970s German Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Pavlovsk: Vol. 1 the Collections, by Emmanuel Ducamp, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Pavlovsk: Volume 2 The Collections by Emmanuel Ducamp. Published by Alain de Gourcuff, Paris, 1993. 1st Ed hardcover. The most authoritative work on Pavlovsk in English. A stunningly photographed book, conveying the beauty of this Russian treasure. It focuses entirely on the art and architecture of Pavlovsk, the 18th-century palace near St. Petersburg built for the Grand Duke Pavel Petrovich and his wife, Maria Feodorovna...
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1990s French Porcelain

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Paper

Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal, Six Rare Suomi Porcelain Dinner Plates
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal. Six rare Suomi porcelain dinner plates decorated with water lilies. 1970s / 80s. Diameter: 24.5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
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1970s German Modern Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Art Deco Ceramic Figurine of Harlequin, Germany, 1970s / 1980s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Ceramic Harlequin figurine. Not signed. Probably produced in Germany at the turn of the 1970s and 1980s. XX century. The figurine is in perfect cond...
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1970s German Art Deco Vintage Porcelain

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Ceramic

Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal, Rare Salt / Pepper Set in Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal. Rare salt / pepper set in porcelain decorated with water lilies. 1970s / 80s. Measures: 8 x 6.5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
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1970s German Modern Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Björn Wiinblad for Rosendhal Studio Linie White Porcelain Bowl, 1970s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Original Rosenthal Germany Studio Linie white porcelain bowl, designed by Danish artist Björn Wiinblad, circa 1970. Signature of manufacturer and designer under the base.
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal, Six Rare Suomi Porcelain Lunch Plates
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal. Six rare Suomi porcelain lunch plates decorated with water lilies. 1970s / 80s. Diameter: 19.5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
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1970s German Modern Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Marked White Royal Dux Porcelain Snow Owl, Animal Sculpture Mid-Century Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Royal Dux Bohemia white royal dux porcelain snow owl, animal Sculpture Mid-Century Modern. Marked at Base, numbered #813 33-10 & Makers Trademark.
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal, Rare Suomi Ice Bucket in Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal. Rare Suomi ice bucket in porcelain decorated with water lilies. 1970s / 80s. Measures: 13 x 11 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
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1970s German Modern Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal, Rare Suomi Porcelain Serving Dish
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal. Rare Suomi porcelain serving dish decorated with water lilies. 1970s / 80s. Measures: 33 x 27 x 3.5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
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1970s German Modern Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Black and White After Leger Limoges Porcelain Plates Vintage Pair of Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This pair of lithographic black and white Porcelain plates is by a design after Leger manufactured by Limoges France. They are vintage...
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1970s French Modern Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Paloma Picasso for Villeroy & Boch, 11 "My Way" Porcelain Coffee Cups & Saucers
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Paloma Picasso for Villeroy & Boch. 11 "My way" porcelain coffee cups with saucers. Colorful decoration. 1990s. The cup measures: 7.5 x 6.8 cm. Saucer diameter: 15 cm. In excellen...
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1990s German Porcelain

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Porcelain

Emilio Bergamin for Taitù, Romantica Coffee Service for Eight People
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Emilio Bergamin for Taitù. Romantica coffee service for eight people in porcelain with flowers. Dated 1994. The cup measures: 8.7 x 7 cm. Saucer di...
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1990s Italian Porcelain

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Porcelain

Kaiser, Germany, Porcelain Vase and Lidded Bowl with Hand-Painted Flowers
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaiser, Germany. Porcelain vase and lidded bowl with hand-painted flowers and gold decoration. 1970s. The lidded bowl measures: 14.5 x 8.8 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
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1970s German Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Italian Jaia Biscuit jar by George Sowden and Alice Fiorilli for Alessi, 1997
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Jaia Biscuit jar by George Sowden and Alice Fiorilli for Alessi, 1997 Irregular shaped cookie jar in glazed porcelain, Jaia model. project by George Sowden and decoration by ...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Paloma Picasso for Villeroy & Boch, Large "My way" Serving Tray in Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Paloma Picasso for Villeroy & Boch. Large "My way" serving tray in porcelain. Colorful decoration. 1990s. Diameter: 34.5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
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1990s German Porcelain

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Porcelain

Wedgwood Porcelain Plaques of the Ships the Great Republic and the Dashing Wave
Located in Downingtown, PA
Wedgwood Porcelain plaques of ships The Great Republic and The Dashing Wave 1976-1981 The pair of Wedgwood porcelain painted plaques eac...
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1970s American Classical Vintage 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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