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Vintage Chinese Porcelain Vase Hand Painted
Vintage Chinese Porcelain Vase Hand Painted

Vintage Chinese Porcelain Vase Hand Painted

Located in Milano, IT

Vintage Chinese porcelain ornamental oriental vase dating from the early 1900s. The vase is entirely hand painted, depicting flowers and birds. The vintage Chinese porcelain vase...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

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Porcelain

Vintage Piero Fornasetti Conchiglie Pattern Plate decorated with Sea Creatures
Vintage Piero Fornasetti Conchiglie Pattern Plate decorated with Sea Creatures

Vintage Piero Fornasetti Conchiglie Pattern Plate decorated with Sea Creatures

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Downingtown, PA

Marine Whimsy: Vintage Piero Fornasetti "Conchiglie" (Shells) Plate #12 Circa 1960–1970 A vibrant and whimsical vintage porcelain plate designed by Piero Fornasetti, featuring the s...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Costantinopoli by Vito Nesta for Les Ottomans, Set of 6 Dessert Plates #1
Costantinopoli by Vito Nesta for Les Ottomans, Set of 6 Dessert Plates #1

Costantinopoli by Vito Nesta for Les Ottomans, Set of 6 Dessert Plates #1

By Les Ottomans

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

Elevate your dessert presentation with our set of 6 porcelain plates from the Costantinopoli collection, designed by the renowned Vito Nesta. Each plate features intricate designs in...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

XIX Century Italian Capodimonte Signed Porcelain Cup
XIX Century Italian Capodimonte Signed Porcelain Cup

XIX Century Italian Capodimonte Signed Porcelain Cup

By Capodimonte

Located in Roma, IT

This wonderful Capodimonte porcelain tea cup and saucer set is a classic example of Italian Neoclassical and Baroque-inspired artistry. This important set is characterized by high-r...

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Late 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Multicolor Rainbow Coffee Porcelain Set with Gold Rims, Spain 1950s
Multicolor Rainbow Coffee Porcelain Set with Gold Rims, Spain 1950s

Multicolor Rainbow Coffee Porcelain Set with Gold Rims, Spain 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Demitasse Tea or Espresso Coffee Set, service for 6, Porcelain An elegant and colorful porcelain gold rimmed demitasse coffee service for six. Spain, 1950s Eye-catching multicolor gl...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Gold Leaf

Jammey-seignolles Limoges Porcelain Dinner Service, Montreuil Model, 30 Pieces
Jammey-seignolles Limoges Porcelain Dinner Service, Montreuil Model, 30 Pieces

Jammey-seignolles Limoges Porcelain Dinner Service, Montreuil Model, 30 Pieces

Located in PARIS, FR

Elegant Limoges porcelain dinner service by Jammey-Seignolles, Montreuil model, with sober, refined decoration highlighted by a gold fillet. This service for 12 seduces with its fin...

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20th Century French Other Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Twelve Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Dessert Plates
Set of Twelve Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Dessert Plates

Set of Twelve Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Dessert Plates

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in London, GB

Set of Twelve Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Dessert Plates Danish, 20th Century Height 3cm, Diameter 23cm (each) This fine set of twelve Royal Copenhagen porcelain dessert plates fr...

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20th Century Danish Other Porcelain

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Porcelain

18th Century Porcelain Luncheon Breakfast set Cabinet Cup Wall Plate 23pcs
18th Century Porcelain Luncheon Breakfast set Cabinet Cup Wall Plate 23pcs

18th Century Porcelain Luncheon Breakfast set Cabinet Cup Wall Plate 23pcs

Antique 18th century French and German porcelain breakfast set, luch set, wall plates or cabinet plates. Style: Baroque, Rococo, Antique Design in the manner of: Meissen porcelain, ...

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18th Century Rococo Antique Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Blue & White Chinese Export Porcelain Platter
19th Century Blue & White Chinese Export Porcelain Platter

19th Century Blue & White Chinese Export Porcelain Platter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Chinese export blue & white oval platter featuring depictions of wise men, a tiger, and a dragon likely reflects traditional Chinese symbolism and storytelling. The combinat...

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

19th Century Satsuma Japanese Hand Painted Porcelain Tea or Coffee Set 15 Pieces
19th Century Satsuma Japanese Hand Painted Porcelain Tea or Coffee Set 15 Pieces

19th Century Satsuma Japanese Hand Painted Porcelain Tea or Coffee Set 15 Pieces

By Satsuma

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Beautiful hand painted and gold porcelain tea or coffee set Satsuma Japanese 15 pieces, 1880s. The service is complete to serve six people at the table includes: 1 teapot, 1 sugar bo...

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1880s Japanese Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Vintage French Porcelain Appetizer Plates Of Lobster, Wine, Cheese By Lourioux
Vintage French Porcelain Appetizer Plates Of Lobster, Wine, Cheese By Lourioux

Vintage French Porcelain Appetizer Plates Of Lobster, Wine, Cheese By Lourioux

Located in North Miami, FL

This set of charming and lovely French vintage porcelain appetizer plates are all hand painted. From the 50's. The plates each have a different motif of food and wine ranging from lo...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Rosenthal Andy Warhol "Golden Angels" Set of 2 Espresso Cups and 2 Saucers NEW
Rosenthal Andy Warhol "Golden Angels" Set of 2 Espresso Cups and 2 Saucers NEW

Rosenthal Andy Warhol "Golden Angels" Set of 2 Espresso Cups and 2 Saucers NEW

By Rosenthal, Andy Warhol

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Rosenthal Studio-Line Andy Warhol christmas golden Angels espresso cup with saucer. Andy Warhol, quite possibly the greatest pop art artist of our time, loved Christmas and was known...

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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Antique Pair 19C Japanese Satsuma High Quality Black Vases Landscape Uchida
Antique Pair 19C Japanese Satsuma High Quality Black Vases Landscape Uchida

Antique Pair 19C Japanese Satsuma High Quality Black Vases Landscape Uchida

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Description A pair of Japanese Satsuma black-ground vases, Uchida marks, Meiji/Taisho period Of ovoid form with everted rims, painted in gilt with scenes of Mount Fuji against a bl...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Villeroy & Boch, Germany, two large "Helianthos" porcelain platters.
Villeroy & Boch, Germany, two large "Helianthos" porcelain platters.

Villeroy & Boch, Germany, two large "Helianthos" porcelain platters.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Villeroy & Boch, Germany, two large "Helianthos" porcelain platters. In retro style. Late 20th century. Marked. Perfect condition. Large: L 36.3 cm x W 27.7 cm x H 2.5 cm. Smaller: L...

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Late 20th Century German Porcelain

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Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Openwork Plate in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Openwork Plate in Hand-Painted Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Openwork Plate in Hand-Painted Porcelain

Located in København, Copenhagen

Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica openwork plate in hand-painted porcelain with flowers and gold decoration. Model number 20/3554. Diameter: 23 cm. In perfect condition. 1st Factory q...

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1960s Danish Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Half Lace. Six egg cups. Early 1900s.
Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Half Lace. Six egg cups. Early 1900s.

Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Half Lace. Six egg cups. Early 1900s.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Half Lace. Six egg cups. Early 1900s. Model number: 1/2026. Marked. Second factory quality. Perfect condition. Dimensions: H 5.5 cm x D 4.8 cm.

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Early 20th Century Danish Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Japanese Porcelain Plate with Hand-Painted Blue and White Décor
19th Century Japanese Porcelain Plate with Hand-Painted Blue and White Décor

19th Century Japanese Porcelain Plate with Hand-Painted Blue and White Décor

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese hand-painted porcelain plate from the 19th century, with blue and white tree and foliage décor and scalloped edge. Created in Japan during the 19th century, this porcelain...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Large and Impressive Pair of Ormolu Mounted Sèvres-Style Porcelain Vases
Large and Impressive Pair of Ormolu Mounted Sèvres-Style Porcelain Vases

Large and Impressive Pair of Ormolu Mounted Sèvres-Style Porcelain Vases

Located in London, GB

Large and Impressive Pair of Ormolu Mounted Sèvres-Style Porcelain Vases Style of Sèvres (French, founded 1738) Height: 130cm, width: 43cm, depth: 38cm This pair of Sèvres-style por...

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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Porcelain

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Ormolu

1980s Postmodern Porcelain Mug by Kato Kogei for Fujimori
1980s Postmodern Porcelain Mug by Kato Kogei for Fujimori

1980s Postmodern Porcelain Mug by Kato Kogei for Fujimori

By Kato Kogei

Located in Los Angeles, 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.

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1980s Japanese Post-Modern Vintage Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Carlsbad Breakfast Porcelain Coffee Cup, 1910
Carlsbad Breakfast Porcelain Coffee Cup, 1910

Carlsbad Breakfast Porcelain Coffee Cup, 1910

Located in Praha, CZ

- in perfect original condition.    

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1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Important Limoges Porcelain Dinner Service, 71 Pieces, 20th Century
Important Limoges Porcelain Dinner Service, 71 Pieces, 20th Century

Important Limoges Porcelain Dinner Service, 71 Pieces, 20th Century

Located in PARIS, FR

An elegant and refined Limoges porcelain dinner service from the Ancienne Manufacture Royale, founded in 1737. This superb set comprises 71 pieces, providing a complete service. It ...

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20th Century Other Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Polychrome Chinese Hunting Scene Large Porcelain Vase Rose Family, 1960s
Polychrome Chinese Hunting Scene Large Porcelain Vase Rose Family, 1960s

Polychrome Chinese Hunting Scene Large Porcelain Vase Rose Family, 1960s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Large Cantonese baluster vase. Features decorated hand-painted polychrome Family Rose palette with cartouche panels of figures in a hunting scene motif with exotic animals. Made in C...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Pair Japanese Kangxi Blue & White Arita Porcelain Temple Lidded Vases
Antique Pair Japanese Kangxi Blue & White Arita Porcelain Temple Lidded Vases

Antique Pair Japanese Kangxi Blue & White Arita Porcelain Temple Lidded Vases

Located in London, GB

A stunning pair of monumental Meiji period Japanese blue and white porcelain temple vases in the Kangxi Taste, mid 20th century in date. The Foo Dog lidded vases are ovoid and featu...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Porcelain

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Porcelain

Chinese Export Porcelain Crested Blue Fitzhugh Tazzas- The Kiddell or Alexander
Chinese Export Porcelain Crested Blue Fitzhugh Tazzas- The Kiddell or Alexander

Chinese Export Porcelain Crested Blue Fitzhugh Tazzas- The Kiddell or Alexander

Located in Downingtown, PA

Armorial Elegance: Pair of Chinese Export Blue Fitzhugh Crested Compotes Circa 1805 This exquisite pair of Chinese Export porcelain compotes is a superb example of the beloved blue ...

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Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen. Flora Danica triangular dish in porcelain, 1963.
Royal Copenhagen. Flora Danica triangular dish in porcelain, 1963.

Royal Copenhagen. Flora Danica triangular dish in porcelain, 1963.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica triangular dish, 1963. Elegant dish from the iconic Flora Danica service, hand-painted with a botanical motif derived from the Flora Danica publication...

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1960s Danish Neoclassical Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine, Boy with a Flower Basket, Model 149
Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine, Boy with a Flower Basket, Model 149

Antique Meissen Porcelain Figurine, Boy with a Flower Basket, Model 149

Located in København, Copenhagen

Antique Meissen porcelain figurine. Boy with flower basket. Model 149. Approx. 1900. Measures: 12.8 x 6.5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped. 1st factor...

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Early 1900s German Rococo Revival Antique Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

6 Antique French Bloch & Bourdois Reticulated Dresden Style Porcelain Plates
6 Antique French Bloch & Bourdois Reticulated Dresden Style Porcelain Plates

6 Antique French Bloch & Bourdois Reticulated Dresden Style Porcelain Plates

By Bloch & Bourdois

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A set of 6 fine French reticulated porcelain plates. By Bloch & Bourdois. Decorated throughout with floral sprays, raised gold, gilt highlights, and a reticulated rim. Simpl...

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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Pair of large antique Blue Onion pattern candlesticks. 19th C.
Meissen, Germany. Pair of large antique Blue Onion pattern candlesticks. 19th C.

Meissen, Germany. Pair of large antique Blue Onion pattern candlesticks. 19th C.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. A pair of large antique Blue Onion pattern candlesticks in porcelain. 19th century. H 24.5 cm x D 16.0 cm. First factory quality. In perfect condition. Marked.

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19th Century German Rococo Revival Antique Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Export 1740 Hanbury Armorial Dinner Plates
Pair of Chinese Export 1740 Hanbury Armorial Dinner Plates

Pair of Chinese Export 1740 Hanbury Armorial Dinner Plates

Located in San Francisco, CA

On offer are two authentic Chinese export armorial porcelain plates dating to circa 1735, making the earlier "circa 1740" label on the back highly accurate. It dates to the late Yong...

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Mid-18th Century Chinese George II Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain, Paint

Sitzendorf Porcelain Flower Seller Figurines, Germany, Circa 1920
Sitzendorf Porcelain Flower Seller Figurines, Germany, Circa 1920

Sitzendorf Porcelain Flower Seller Figurines, Germany, Circa 1920

By Sitzendorf

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

These are a beautiful PAIR of porcelain Figures or Figurines made by Sitzendorf, Germany, circa 1920. The figures are finely modelled in very good detail. They depict two flower s...

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Early 20th Century German Country Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Plate from Lord & Lady Flight Collection of Worcester Barr Flight & Barr, Ca1810
Plate from Lord & Lady Flight Collection of Worcester Barr Flight & Barr, Ca1810

Plate from Lord & Lady Flight Collection of Worcester Barr Flight & Barr, Ca1810

By Flight, Barr & Barr Worcester

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is rare porcelain plate from the private collection of Lord and Lady Flight Flight, made by Barr, Flight and Barr (BFB) period of Worcester porcelain, George IVth period, circa ...

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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage 1990s French Aplico Porcelain Serveware Set, 22 Pieces
Vintage 1990s French Aplico Porcelain Serveware Set, 22 Pieces

Vintage 1990s French Aplico Porcelain Serveware Set, 22 Pieces

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Large collection of French Aplico serveware. This set includes 22 pieces including 3 large round pasta bowls, one oval serving tray, casserole dishes with lids, egg cups, large ramekins, set of 4 oval baking dishes, scalloped baking dish, scalloped spoon...

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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Corsica Porcelain Shipwreck Plate, Mounted Display
19th Century Corsica Porcelain Shipwreck Plate, Mounted Display

19th Century Corsica Porcelain Shipwreck Plate, Mounted Display

Located in Nijlen, BE

These 19th-century porcelain plates were found in a shipwreck off the coast of Corsica. They are in good condition and mounted on a stand, allowing them to truly shine. The patina i...

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19th Century Corsican Other Antique Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Mid Century Hertel Jacob German Porcelain Ginger Jar, Signed Fuchs-Nadler
Mid Century Hertel Jacob German Porcelain Ginger Jar, Signed Fuchs-Nadler

Mid Century Hertel Jacob German Porcelain Ginger Jar, Signed Fuchs-Nadler

Located in Soquel, CA

A lovely mid-century Bavarian porcelain ginger jar with gold trim and gilt details by Hertel-Jacob Porzellan (German, 1906-1979). This large ginger jar is ornately decorated with a highly detailed romantic figurative landscape scene, in which three men depicted in gold enjoy an opulent picnic of wine, meat, and fruit under a tree, in front of a large medieval castle complete with a canon and canon balls. A gold leaf motif decorates the backside of the piece. The signature "Fuchs-Nadler" can be found within the picnic scene, underneath the tray of food and wine. Stamped on bottom with mark "Hertel-Jacob Porzelan / Bavaria Germany", and the serial number 1266. Measures 14"H x 7"D. **Please note: The top of the lid has been re-attached and a hairline crack in the gold is visible (see photos). Hertel-Jacob Porzelan History: Porzellfabrik Jacob, Schödl & Co. (1906 until 1912) The factory was founded in 1906 by the industrial Jacob together with his financial partner Schödl and its product range during the first years included giftware items, vases, storage canisters...

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Mid-20th Century German Biedermeier Porcelain

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique Charles Martin Limoges Porcelain Crescent Dishes Set, 1920
Antique Charles Martin Limoges Porcelain Crescent Dishes Set, 1920

Antique Charles Martin Limoges Porcelain Crescent Dishes Set, 1920

Located in Coral Gables, FL

An elegant set of three antique French porcelain dishes by Charles Martin of Limoges, each modeled in a graceful curved form traditionally described as crescent or cashew-shaped. Del...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Las Palmas, Six Contemporary Porcelain Dinner Plates with Decorative Design
Las Palmas, Six Contemporary Porcelain Dinner Plates with Decorative Design

Las Palmas, Six Contemporary Porcelain Dinner Plates with Decorative Design

By Vito Nesta

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

Materials

Porcelain

Fish Decanter Soviet Drinking Set Porcelain Fish Carafe Shots Glass, 1950's
Fish Decanter Soviet Drinking Set Porcelain Fish Carafe Shots Glass, 1950's

Fish Decanter Soviet Drinking Set Porcelain Fish Carafe Shots Glass, 1950's

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Russia Made of Porcelain shots glass:Height 8cm :Depth 5cm Width 3cm Re-polished Good Original condition.

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1950s Russian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic

Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica porcelain fruit bowl, decorated in colors and gold
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica porcelain fruit bowl, decorated in colors and gold

Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica porcelain fruit bowl, decorated in colors and gold

Located in København, Copenhagen

Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica porcelain fruit bowl, decorated in colors and gold with flowers. Model number 429/3534. Dating: 1969-1974. In perfect condition. Marked. First factory q...

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1960s Danish Vintage Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Napoleon III Style Porcelain De Paris Coffee/Tea Service For 12 People-28 Pieces
Napoleon III Style Porcelain De Paris Coffee/Tea Service For 12 People-28 Pieces

Napoleon III Style Porcelain De Paris Coffee/Tea Service For 12 People-28 Pieces

By Porcelaine de Paris

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Valuable and particular served in fine French porcelain in Napoleon III style; it is composed of 12 cups with a plate, a milk jug, a sugar bowl without a lid in the shape of a small cup so that it can contain sugar cubes or cookies, and two round trays with handles...

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Mid-20th Century French Napoleon III Porcelain

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Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain. Set of four tea cups with matching saucers.
Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain. Set of four tea cups with matching saucers.

Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain. Set of four tea cups with matching saucers.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain, tea cups with saucers, late 20th century. Set of four tea cups with matching saucers, hand-painted in the classic blue lace pattern. Origin: Denm...

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Late 20th Century Danish Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

133 Piece House of Puiforcat Kiang She Dinner Service for 12 by Limoges, France
133 Piece House of Puiforcat Kiang She Dinner Service for 12 by Limoges, France

133 Piece House of Puiforcat Kiang She Dinner Service for 12 by Limoges, France

By Puiforcat

Located in Morristown, NJ

20th c., France, a magnificent Chinese-inspired service from the 18th century "Kiang She" (on white background) from Puiforcat. 133 pieces of gilt and polychrome enameled porcelain, decorated with Koi fish and flowers, each piece signed with maker, pattern and "Limoges France" to underside. As this pattern is no longer produced this is a very rare opportunity to acquire a large service for 12. Boasting exceptional savoir-faire, the House...

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1990s French Chinoiserie Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

6 Antique Mintons Porcelain Raised Gold Twin Handled Bouillons / Cups & Saucers
6 Antique Mintons Porcelain Raised Gold Twin Handled Bouillons / Cups & Saucers

6 Antique Mintons Porcelain Raised Gold Twin Handled Bouillons / Cups & Saucers

By Minton

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine set of 6 richly gilt porcelain bullion or tea cups. By Mintons. In an Aesthetic Movement numbered pattern with raised gold and gold jeweling throughout. Each marked to the ...

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Porcelain

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Porcelain

Antique Hand Painted Porcelain Center Bowl with Gilt Decoration - U.K. - 19th C.
Antique Hand Painted Porcelain Center Bowl with Gilt Decoration - U.K. - 19th C.

Antique Hand Painted Porcelain Center Bowl with Gilt Decoration - U.K. - 19th C.

Located in Chatham, ON

Antique English porcelain center bowl with fine hand-painted floral design and gilt decorated borders - unsigned - United Kingdom - late 19th century. Fair antique condition - gildi...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Porcelain

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Ceramic

Vintage Piero Fornasetti Conchiglie Pattern Plate with Sea Anemones and Shells
Vintage Piero Fornasetti Conchiglie Pattern Plate with Sea Anemones and Shells

Vintage Piero Fornasetti Conchiglie Pattern Plate with Sea Anemones and Shells

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Downingtown, PA

Marine Whimsy: Vintage Piero Fornasetti "Conchiglie" (Shells) Plate #11 Circa 1960–1970 A vibrant and whimsical vintage porcelain plate designed by Piero Fornasetti, featuring the ...

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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.