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Porcelain For Sale
Period: 1930s
Period: 1940s
Thomas / Bavaria, Germany, Five Decoration Plates, 1930s-1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Thomas / Bavaria, Germany. Five decoration plates with hand painted wild-life motifs, 1930s-1950s. Pheasants, deer, wild ducks and grey geese. Measures: 27 cm. In very good conditi...
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1930s German Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

French dolls dinnerware/childrens tea set in porcelain.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
French dolls dinnerware/childrens tea set in porcelain. Six cups with matching saucers. Gold rim. Motifs of children. Approximately from the 1930s. In...
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1930s French Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Spode & Copeland Pair of Cups and Saucers for Plummer Ltd NY, 1900-1936
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Pair of cup and saucer sets features multicolor abstract flower decors on lightly textured, semi-transparent fine porcelain blanks. The rims are decorated with thin marigold yellow rims, and the cups' handles are adorned with a single graphic accent in the same yellow color. The cups and saucers were created by Spode & Copeland for Plummer Ltd, New York. W. H. Plummer & Co Ltd. operated in 1st half of 20thcentury as a high-end retailer or department store in New York, NY, specializing in antique and modern English china, crystal, and silverware. It was located on 7&9 East 35th Street, New York, and opened the 2nd retail location on 696 5th Avenue, New York, in 1936. Cups and saucers are marked with green underglaze manufacturer backmark "Spode Copelands China England...
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1930s English Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Royal Dux, Dancing Woman in Porcelain, 1940s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Dux. Dancing woman in porcelain, 1940s. Stamped. In very good condition. Measures: 21 x 13 cm.
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1940s Czech Rococo Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Rosenthal, Germany, "Sanssouci", Four Mocha Cups with Saucers, circa 1930s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rosenthal, Germany, "Sanssouci". Four mocha cups with saucers decorated with flowers and gold. In perfect condition. circa 1930s. First factory quality. Dimensions mocha cup: D 7...
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1930s German Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Full Lace. Five demitasse cups and saucers.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Full Lace. Five porcelain demitasse cups and saucers. Model number: 1/1038. Dating: 1930s. First and second factory quality. Perfect condition. Cup: Diam...
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1930s Danish Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen, three pieces of "Pink Rose" a plant pot, milk jug, and a tea caddy.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Meissen, three pieces of "Pink Rose" a plant pot, milk jug, and a tea caddy in porcelain hand-painted with pink roses. Circa 1930/40s. In excellent condition - the tea caddy is missi...
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1930s German Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Tuscan, England, Five-Person Coffee Service in Pink Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Tuscan, England, five-person coffee service in pink porcelain with gold decoration. Fine English Bone China. Approx. 1930s/1940s. In perfect condition. Marked. Cup: H 6.5 x D 6....
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1930s British Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Rörstrand, Mon Amie, Porcelain Teapot with Bamboo Handle, about 1940
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rörstrand, Mon Amie, porcelain teapot with bamboo handle About 1940. In perfect condition. H 14.5 x D 16.0 cm.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Rosenthal, Germany, "Sanssouci", Two Candlesticks and a Small Bowl in Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rosenthal, Germany. "Sanssouci", two candlesticks and a small bowl decorated with flowers and gold decoration. Approx. 1930s. In perfect condition. First factory quality. Marked....
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1930s German Rococo Revival Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Hutschenreuther, Germany. Large covered bowl from the "Margarete" series.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hutschenreuther, Germany. Large covered bowl from the "Margarete" series. Hand-decorated with gold and royal blue. 1930s/40s. Marked. In perfect condition, appearing unused and witho...
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1930s German Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Porcelain Salt and Pepper shakers with Hand-Painted Errants by Bing & Grondahl
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A organically shaped set of porcelain shakers called Erantis or Errant by Bing & Grondahl, Denmark. They feature Hand-painted errant flowers and gold glaze. Fully marked, original an...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Hutschenreuther, Germany. Four plates from the ‘Margarete’ series.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hutschenreuther, Germany. Four plates from the ‘Margarete’ series. Hand-decorated with gold and royal blue. 1930s/40s. Marked. Perfect condition. Unused and without wear. Hutschenre...
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1930s German Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Oval Majolica Tray in Glazed Ceramic
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Oval majolica tray in glazed ceramic. Polychrome decoration with flowers in soft and detailed tones, majolica is known for its bright and shiny enamel, but in this piece the techniqu...
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1930s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain

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Metal

Ovington Fish Plates for Display
Located in Riverdale, NY
Attractive set of fish plates retailed by Ovington from the 1930's, for use only as display as several have chipped edges. 4 out of 6 have chipping but not severe, great for display ...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

12 antique plates KPM Berlin Köniigliche Porzellan-Manufaktur
Located in Uppsala , SE
KPM, Berlin, Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Twelve vintage plates in curved porcelain with hand-painted fruits, berries, nuts, mushrooms and flowers. The edges have ornamental gold...
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1940s German Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Rosenthal, seven-person "Sanssouci" coffee service. Ca 1930
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rosenthal, a seven-person "Sanssouci" coffee service. Comprising seven coffee cups with matching saucers. Decorated with polychrome floral motifs. Approximately from the 1930s. In ex...
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1930s German Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

James Stinton Royal Worcester Castle of Doune Hand Painted Cabinet Plate
By James Stinton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning Royal Worcester porcelain cabinet plate hand painted with a scene titled Castle of Doune by James Stinton and dated 1933. The plate has a central scene of the castle set i...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Royal Worcester Art Deco Joan Figurine by Freda G Doughty
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful and scarce Royal Worcester porcelain figurine entitled Joan modelled by Freda G Doughty and dated 1935. The very young child figure stands raised on a half-moon shaped b...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Art - Deco Antique Harlequin and Columbine Katzhütte, Thuringia, around 1930
Located in Uppsala , SE
Art Deco German Thuringia Katzhutte Porcelain group "Harlequin and Colombine", colourfully hand-painted on a round base, H 25.5cm Blue over glaze mark used between 1914 and 1945. Ver...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Rosenthal, Germany. Set of six espresso cups with saucers in porcelain.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rosenthal, Germany. A set of six espresso cups with saucers in porcelain. Decorated with pink roses. Gold trim. 1930s/40s. Marked. Perfect condition. Cups: Height 5.5 cm. x Diameter ...
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1930s German Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Royal Dux, Prancing Horse in Hand-Painted Porcelain, 1940s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Dux. Prancing horse in hand-painted porcelain. 1940s. Measures: 31 x 19 cm In excellent condition. Stamped.
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1940s Czech Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Limoges Porcelaine, France. Seven pieces of porcelain. 1930s/40s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Limoges Porcelaine, France. Coffee pot, teacup, and a coffee cup with saucers, as well as two egg cups in porcelain. Motifs of child musicians. 1930s/1940s. In excellent condition wi...
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1930s French Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Royal Albert, England. Set of four "Lady Hamilton" coffee cups with saucers.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Albert, England. A set of four "Lady Hamilton" coffee cups with saucers. Polychrome floral motifs. Gold decoration. Circa 1930s. Marked. In excellent condition with minimal ...
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1930s British Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Polychrome Ceramic Plate Produced by SICA, 1940s
By SICA
Located in taranto, IT
Polychrome ceramic plate produced by Sica from the 40s / 50s with signed Tuscan school decoration Measuring 26 cm in diameter, written on the back "sica" and "chianciano". In v...
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1940s Italian Vintage Porcelain

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Ceramic

Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Porcelain Crown Window Bowl
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish and finely made Swedish Rörstrand porcelain bowl the body decorated with a crown window design by Gunnar Nylund (1904-97) and dating from around 1940. The lightly made...
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1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Yellow Majolica Oyster Plates Sarreguemines, Circa 1930
Located in Vienna, AT
Majolica oyster plates signed Sarreguemines, circa 1930. Yellow mustard color. great condition with no chips or nicks or colour loss. Will sell as a set.
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1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain

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Ceramic

Crown Devon, England, Art Deco Coffee Service for Five People in Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Crown Devon, England. Art Deco coffee service for five people in navy blue porcelain, gilded inside. 1930s. Consisting of five coffee cups wit...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Elegant Porcelain Coffee Cup by Hutschenreuther Selb Bavaria Gold Plated
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
elegant porcelain coffee cup by Hutschenreuther Selb Bavaria gold plated.
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1940s German Baroque Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Rosenthal, Germany. "Sanssouci", Large Oval Cream-Colored Bowl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rosenthal, Germany. "Sanssouci", large oval cream-colored bowl decorated with flowers and gold decoration. Approx. 1930s. In perfect condition. First factory quality. Marked. Di...
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1930s German Rococo Revival Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen no. 607. Round serving dish in porcelain.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen no. 607. Round serving dish in porcelain. Gold border with foliage. Model number: 607/9732. Dated 1943. In good condition - chip on the edge at the bottom (see photo...
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1940s Danish Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Mariana van Allesch 1940s American Studio Pottery Leaf Bowl
By Mariana Van Alesh
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful 1940s asymmetrical leaf platter made by American studio potter, Mariana van Allesch. Signed. Biography: Marianna von Allesch was born Maria Anna Steudel in Germany. ...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain

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Pottery

Arthur Percy for Gefle. Seven Art Deco "Grand" plates in pastel blue porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arthur Percy for Gefle, Sweden. Seven Art Deco "Grand" plates in pastel blue porcelain with hand-painted gold trim. 1930s/1940s. In good condition, with signs of wear in the form of...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Bing & Grøndahl, rare porcelain figurine of a piglet. Approx. 1930
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bing & Grøndahl, rare porcelain figurine of a piglet. Model number 1882. Approximately 1930. Marked. First factory quality. In excellent condition. With small firing defect. See phot...
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1930s Danish Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Tea service for twelve people "Fiuma," design Eva ZEISEL for SMF. 1930s
Located in Torino, IT
Tea service for twelve people Foam design Eva ZEISEL for SMF Schramberg Majolika Fabrik. The service consists of a teapot, sugar bowl, milk jug and twelve cups with saucers. ORIGIN...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Porcelain

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Ceramic

Limoges Pocelain Louveciennes 'Stamp' France, Set of 9 Pieces
Located in Verviers, BE
This is a set of 9 pieces Limoges Louveciennes porcelain with hand applied gold highlights and Flowers decoration Cute additions for a formal table. Limoges is one of the best porce...
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1930s French Empire Revival Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Kronach, Germany, 14 Porcelain Plates with Hand-Painted Fruits, 1940s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kronach, Germany. 14 porcelain plates with hand-painted fruits. 1940s. Diameter: 20.8 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
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1940s German Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Half Lace. A set of four coffee cups with saucers.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Half Lace. A set of four coffee cups with saucers. Model number: 1/719. Dating: Approximately 1930 (3) and 1937. In perfect condition. Marked. Second fac...
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1930s Danish Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

KPM Olympia 1936 Berlin Porcelain Plates
Located in Sharon, CT
Rare period plates issued by KPM Porcelain in celebration of the infamous Nazi Olympics in 1936. Fully signed on bottom. Gold plate is slightly larger: 26.5cm x 2.5cm. The white plat...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Tuscan, England. Seven plates in light pink porcelain with a wavy edge.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Tuscan, England. Seven plates in light pink porcelain with a wavy edge. Fine English bone China. Approximately 1930s/1940s. In perfect condition. Marked. Dimensions: D 15.0 cm.
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1930s British Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

French dolls dinnerware/childrens tea set in porcelain.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
French dolls dinnerware/childrens tea set in porcelain. Tea pot and sugar bowl along with one cup. Gold rim. Motifs of children. From the 1930s/1940s...
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1930s French Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Royal Albert, England. Set of six "Lady Hamilton" plates with floral motifs.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Albert, England. A set of six "Lady Hamilton" plates with polychrome floral motifs. Gold decoration. Ca. 1930s. Marked. In perfect condition. Dimensions: D 18.0 cm.
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1930s British Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Copeland/Spode, England. Nine plates in faience. With floral and bird motifs.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Copeland/Spode, England. Nine plates in faience. Decorated with floral and bird motifs. Approximately from the 1930s. In perfect condition. Marked. Dimensions: D 18.0 cm.
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1930s British Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Coffee pot in porcelain with coral red trim.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Meissen, Germany. Coffee pot decorated with coral red trim. A lid knob in the shape of a rose. Approximately 1930s. Marked. Third factory quality. In beautiful condition. Lid with a...
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1930s German Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

KPM, Poland. Two large oval porcelain serving platters.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
KPM, Poland. Two large oval porcelain serving platters. Cream-colored with gold rim decoration. Classic style. 1930s/1940s. Marked. In excellent condition. Large: L 38.0 cm x B 26.5 ...
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1930s Polish Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

S.C. Richard S. Cristoforo Porcelain Tea Service, Italy 1930s
Located in Naples, IT
Antique white and pink porcelain tea set, six cups, six saucers, sugar bowl, coffee pot and milk jug, very good condition, 1930s, saucer diamete...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Arthur Percy for Upsala-Ekeby / Gefle, Complete Art Deco Grand Tea Service
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arthur Percy for Upsala-Ekeby / Gefle. Complete Art Deco Grand tea service in pastel blue porcelain with hand painted gold edge, 1930s-1940s. Consisting of five teacups with saucers...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Large coffee pot decorated with coral red trim.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Meissen, Germany. Large coffee pot decorated with coral red and gold-colored trim. Art Deco. A lid knob in the shape of a rose. Approximately 1930s. Marked. Third factory quality. In...
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1930s German Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Langenthal, Switzerland, Coffee Service for Two People in Porcelain, 1930/40s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Langenthal, Switzerland. Coffee service for two people in porcelain with hand-painted gold decoration. 1930s / 40s. Consisting of two coffee cups with saucers and two plates. The...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Rosenthal, Germany, "Sanssouci", Six Cream-Colored Teacups with Saucers
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rosenthal, Germany. "Sanssouci", six cream-colored teacups with saucers decorated with flowers and gold. Approx. 1930s. In perfect condition. Fir...
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1930s German Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Copeland/Spode. Six lunch plates in faience. With floral and bird motifs.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Copeland/Spode, England. Six lunch plates in faience. Decorated with flower and bird motifs. Approximately from the 1930s. In perfect condition. Marked. Dimensions: D 22.0 cm.
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1930s British Vintage Porcelain

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Faience

KPM Berlin, “Friederike” lidded bowl in cream porcelain with gold decoration
Located in Copenhagen, DK
KPM Berlin, “Friederike” lidded bowl in cream porcelain. Gold decoration in the form of foliage. Hand-painted. Ca. 1930/40s. Perfect condition. Marked. Dimensions: Diameter 15.0 cm...
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1930s German Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Saxon Flower. Two porcelain compotes with floral motifs.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen Saxon Flower. Two porcelain compotes. Hand-painted with polychrome flower motifs. Model number: 493/1532. Approximately 1930. In perfect condition with minimal signs...
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1930s German Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Rosenthal, Germany, "Sanssouci", Four Cream-Colored Plates with Flowers
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rosenthal, Germany. "Sanssouci", four cream-colored plates decorated with flowers and gold decoration. Approx. 1930s.a In perfect condition. First factory quality. Marked. Dimen...
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1930s German Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Hutschenreuther, Germany. Two plates and sauce boat from the "Margarete" series.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hutschenreuther, Germany. Two plates and a sauce boat from the "Margarete" series. Hand-decorated with gold and royal blue. 1930s/40s. Marked. In perfect condition, appearing unused ...
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1930s German Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Arthur Percy for Gefle. Porcelain bowl on base. Gold decoration with dots
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arthur Percy for Gefle, Sweden. Porcelain bowl on a base. Gold decoration with dots. Marked. Circa 1940s. Model 2039. In good condition, several minor chips at the top. Dimensions: D...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Bing & Grøndahl, Saxon Flower, set of six deep plates in porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bing & Grøndahl, Saxon Flower, a set of six deep plates hand-decorated with polychrome flowers and gold rim. Approximately from the 1930s. Model number 22. Marked. First factory qual...
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1930s Danish Vintage Porcelain

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Porcelain

Three Large Limoges Porcelain Plates with Hand-Painted Grapevines
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Three large Limoges porcelain plates with hand-painted grapevines and gold decoration. 1930s / 40s. Measure: Diameter: 27.5 cm. In excellent condition....
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1930s French 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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