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Large Meissen serving dish in porcelain with hand-painted flowers.
Large Meissen serving dish in porcelain with hand-painted flowers.

Large Meissen serving dish in porcelain with hand-painted flowers.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Large Meissen serving dish in porcelain with hand-painted flowers and gold decoration. Late 19th century. Measures: 40.5 x 30 x 5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped. 3rd factory qu...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Dux, Rococo Couple in Hand Painted Porcelain, 1940s
Royal Dux, Rococo Couple in Hand Painted Porcelain, 1940s

Royal Dux, Rococo Couple in Hand Painted Porcelain, 1940s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Royal Dux. Rococo couple in hand painted porcelain, 1940s. Stamped. In very good condition. The woman measures: 21 x 13 cm. The man measures: 22 x 9 cm.

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1940s Czech Rococo Vintage Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Four Royal Copenhagen 'Flora Danica' Porcelain Serving Plates
Four Royal Copenhagen 'Flora Danica' Porcelain Serving Plates

Four Royal Copenhagen 'Flora Danica' Porcelain Serving Plates

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in London, GB

Four Royal Copenhagen 'Flora Danica' Porcelain Serving Plates By Royal Copenhagen (Danish, founded 1775) Larger plates: Height 5cm, diameter 38.5cm Smaller plates: Height 4.5cm, di...

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20th Century Danish Other Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Country Style Easter Bowl Porcelain with Hare Figure Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel
Country Style Easter Bowl Porcelain with Hare Figure Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel

Country Style Easter Bowl Porcelain with Hare Figure Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel

By Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel

Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol

Completely handmade porcelain bowl with a hands-free naturalistic painted hare figure with grey spots. The Easter bunny is sitting in the middle of the bowl for decorating nuts or sw...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Country Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Rosenthal, Germany, Six Plates Hand Painted with Fruits and Butterflies
Rosenthal, Germany, Six Plates Hand Painted with Fruits and Butterflies

Rosenthal, Germany, Six Plates Hand Painted with Fruits and Butterflies

Located in København, Copenhagen

Rosenthal, Germany, six plates hand painted with fruits, butterflies and gold decoration. Approx. 1930. First factory quality. In perfect condition. Dimensions: D 18.0 cm.

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1930s German Vintage Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

La Finestra sul Cortile, Contemporary Porcelain Centerpiece by Vito Nesta
La Finestra sul Cortile, Contemporary Porcelain Centerpiece by Vito Nesta

La Finestra sul Cortile, Contemporary Porcelain Centerpiece by Vito Nesta

By Vito Nesta

Located in Milano, Lombardia

La Finestra sul Cortile is a collection of centrepieces and pocket empties with simple, square shapes on which various building facades are placed. The range of decors is broad: from...

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2010s Italian Other Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Dresden Style Hand Painted Porcelain Figures Late 20th Century
Pair Dresden Style Hand Painted Porcelain Figures Late 20th Century

Pair Dresden Style Hand Painted Porcelain Figures Late 20th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a wonderful pair of hand painted porcelain figures in the Dresden style, dating from the last quarter of the 20th century. This delightful pair features a woman and a man standing tall in grace, adorned in classical garb and holding a basket of lovely flowers at their hands. They are depicted with absolutely fantastic attention to detail. These figures are a perfect addition to your existing collection or a good set to start your own porcelain collection. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation of condition. Dimensions in cm: Height 37 x Width 19 x Depth 15 Dimensions in inches: Height 1 foot, 3 inches x Width 7 inches x Depth 6 inches Dresden Porcelain - A King's Obsession In the early 1700s, King Augustus II, prince elector of Saxony, held goldsmith Johann Bottger prisoner and commissioned him to create gold. Bottger instead discovered the method of creating porcelain, a favored and valuable item in the king's eyes. The king announced to Europe in 1710 that he would open a porcelain manufactory in Dresden. He instead opened one at nearby Albrechtsburg castle. Espionage was rampant, and the king guarded his porcelain secret, even though it meant imprisoning workers within the castle walls. By 1720, the secret was leaked and porcelain producers popped up in Vienna and Venice. Dresden Porcelain adopted Saxon crossed swords in under-glaze blue as its distinguishing mark. In 1736, the porcelain manufactory produced the "Swan Service...

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1980s Vintage Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Sonia Delaunay for Artcurial, Rythmes Circulaires, Porcelain Plate
Sonia Delaunay for Artcurial, Rythmes Circulaires, Porcelain Plate

Sonia Delaunay for Artcurial, Rythmes Circulaires, Porcelain Plate

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in London, London

Sonia Delaunay for Artcurial, Rythmes Circulaires, Limited Edition Porcelain Plate, France, 1970s (No. 570/900) A vivid limited edition porcelain plate designed by Sonia Delaunay an...

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Late 20th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic

La Menagerie Ottomane Tiger Porcelain Dinner Plate, Handmade in Italy
La Menagerie Ottomane Tiger Porcelain Dinner Plate, Handmade in Italy

La Menagerie Ottomane Tiger Porcelain Dinner Plate, Handmade in Italy

By Bertrando Di Renzo

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

Discover the fascinating world of exotic animals once hidden within the Sultan’s palaces, often gifted by foreign dignitaries and treasured as symbols of wonder and prestige. La Mena...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Hand Painted Japanese Porcelain Dinner Tea Service
Vintage Hand Painted Japanese Porcelain Dinner Tea Service

Vintage Hand Painted Japanese Porcelain Dinner Tea Service

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Elegant vintage Japanese porcelain dinner and tea service decorated with a classic blue maple leaf and red berry motif. This hand-painted set features softly brushed cobalt blue leav...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Porcelain

Materials

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

Japanese Porcelain Oribe-yaki Kato GOTO Square Plate 2000s
Japanese Porcelain Oribe-yaki Kato GOTO Square Plate 2000s

Japanese Porcelain Oribe-yaki Kato GOTO Square Plate 2000s

Located in Paris, FR

This is a plate with Oribe style (oribe yaki) with porcelain which was made in Japan around 2000s. On the back, there is a signature of Goto Kato. ____ Katō Gotō is a Japanese potter...

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Early 2000s Japanese Showa Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Masons Pair of Ironstone vases, Mason's Ceramic England
Masons Pair of Ironstone vases, Mason's Ceramic England

Masons Pair of Ironstone vases, Mason's Ceramic England

Located in Valladolid, ES

Exceptional pair of Ironstone vases, Mason's manufacture, England, 19th century, circa 1820. With a hexagonal profile, this beautiful pair of vases features refined and exquisite flo...

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1810s English Regency Antique Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Louis XVI Style Chinese-Export Ormolu Mounted Famille Rose Porcelain Vases
Pair Louis XVI Style Chinese-Export Ormolu Mounted Famille Rose Porcelain Vases

Pair Louis XVI Style Chinese-Export Ormolu Mounted Famille Rose Porcelain Vases

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine pair of Louis XVI style chinoiserie gilt-bronze mounted Chinese export famille rose porcelain vases. The ovoid hand painted porcelain body with dual scenes of a sword presenta...

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Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Porcelain

Materials

Ormolu

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

Materials

Ormolu

Ten French Limoges Cobalt Blue Porcelain Soup Bowls With Gold Trim c1900
Ten French Limoges Cobalt Blue Porcelain Soup Bowls With Gold Trim c1900

Ten French Limoges Cobalt Blue Porcelain Soup Bowls With Gold Trim c1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

This exquisite set comprises of ten antique French Limoges porcelain soup bowls, dating to approximately 1900. Each bowl features a rich cobalt blue border adorned with intricate gil...

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Early 20th Century Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage 1960's Porcelain Coffee Set by Enesco Japan Retro Floral Design
Vintage 1960's Porcelain Coffee Set by Enesco Japan Retro Floral Design

Vintage 1960's Porcelain Coffee Set by Enesco Japan Retro Floral Design

By Enesco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage ENESCO JAPAN Mid Century Modern porcelain Coffee Set. Beautiful set of 1 coffee or tea pot, 4 cups, sugar and creamer, in porcelain by Enesco Japan, in great condition no ch...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Tea set blue color, 23 pieces, France, 1970
Tea set blue color, 23 pieces, France, 1970

Tea set blue color, 23 pieces, France, 1970

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Important 23-piece blue glazed ceramic tea set, made in France around the 1970s. The set is distinguished by its intense, glossy blue color, generous proportions, and embossed detail...

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1970s French Neoclassical Vintage Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Historical Porcelain Vases from the Italian Nicasio Collection
Pair of Historical Porcelain Vases from the Italian Nicasio Collection

Pair of Historical Porcelain Vases from the Italian Nicasio Collection

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Pair of Historical Porcelain Vases from the Italian Nicasio Collection. Pair of splendid porcelain vases from the limited edition of the 3000 from the well-known Nicasio Catanese ...

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Porcelain

Materials

Gold

Flora Danica 3534 - Fruit basket Porcelain - Royal Copenhagen
Flora Danica 3534 - Fruit basket Porcelain - Royal Copenhagen

Flora Danica 3534 - Fruit basket Porcelain - Royal Copenhagen

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in Stockholm, SE

A stunning and rare fruitbowl of model Flora Danica 3534 from Royal Copenhagen. The bowl is 23 cm in diameter and in excellent condition. Seems to never have been used. It is 1st qu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Old Paris Porcelain Coffee Can Floral Sprigs polychrome, French Ca 1795
Old Paris Porcelain Coffee Can Floral Sprigs polychrome, French Ca 1795

Old Paris Porcelain Coffee Can Floral Sprigs polychrome, French Ca 1795

By Paris Studio

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very beautiful porcelain coffee can with hand painted scenes of floral sprigs, made by Old Paris maker, France, dating to the late 18th century, circa 1795. The coffee can...

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Late 18th Century French Georgian Antique Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

English Wedgwood fruit basket with stand, 1861
English Wedgwood fruit basket with stand, 1861

English Wedgwood fruit basket with stand, 1861

By Wedgwood

Located in Delft, NL

English Wedgwood fruit basket with stand, 1861 Cream-colored fruit basket on a stand. Glazed with a very light blue-tint. The round base has a narrow, sloping rim with elongated hol...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Porcelain

Materials

Earthenware

Fine Georgian Coalport Desert Plate Richly Gilded Hand Painted Ptn 1949, Ca 1810
Fine Georgian Coalport Desert Plate Richly Gilded Hand Painted Ptn 1949, Ca 1810

Fine Georgian Coalport Desert Plate Richly Gilded Hand Painted Ptn 1949, Ca 1810

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a fine example of an English George III period, Coalport Desert Plate, hand painted in pattern 1949 and dating from the early 19th century, circa 1810. The Plate is well pot...

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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Porcelain Bowl with Gilt Handles, Mid 20th Century
Vintage Chinese Porcelain Bowl with Gilt Handles, Mid 20th Century

Vintage Chinese Porcelain Bowl with Gilt Handles, Mid 20th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a lovely porcelain bowl, mid-20th century in date. The shaped oval bowl features a pair of gilt handles and is beautifully painted with a cream ground and brightly colour...

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1950s Chinese Vintage Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Bing & Grondahl Figure Craftsman 2434 Carpenter
Bing & Grondahl Figure Craftsman 2434 Carpenter

Bing & Grondahl Figure Craftsman 2434 Carpenter

Located in København, Copenhagen

Bing & Grondahl figure craftsman 2434 carpenter. Measures: 27 cm. Factory 1st. In perfect condition.

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Porcelain

Vintage French Limoges Louis XVI Style Demitasse Cup Saucer Green Gold Porcelain
Vintage French Limoges Louis XVI Style Demitasse Cup Saucer Green Gold Porcelain

Vintage French Limoges Louis XVI Style Demitasse Cup Saucer Green Gold Porcelain

Located in Greven, DE

Vintage French Limoges Louis XVI Style Demitasse Cup Saucer Green Gold Porcelain France Porcelain 20th Century Dimensions: H x D: Cup : 5.5cm x 6cm, Saucer : 1.5cm x 9.5cm Th...

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20th Century French Louis XVI 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

148-Piece Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Part Dessert Service
148-Piece Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Part Dessert Service

148-Piece Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Part Dessert Service

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in London, GB

Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Part Dessert Service for Twelve (148 Pieces) By Royal Copenhagen (Danish, founded 1775) Danish, 20th Century Leaf-Form Pedestal Compote: Height 12cm, wi...

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20th Century Danish Other Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of German Dresden Tall Parrots
Pair of German Dresden Tall Parrots

Pair of German Dresden Tall Parrots

By Dresden Porcelain

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A beautiful pair of Dresden Porcelain Parrots we recently acquired of of a local estate. While we generally focus on 20th century design we found these attractive pieces too interest...

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Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Exceptional Royal Vienna Porcelain Vase
Exceptional Royal Vienna Porcelain Vase

Exceptional Royal Vienna Porcelain Vase

By Royal Vienna Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional antique Royal Vienna porcelain vase featuring a beautiful portrait of Erblüht after the original painting by Angelo Asti, and fine raised gilt decorations over an iridesc...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Important Porcelain Figures Representing Two Women With Birds
Pair of Important Porcelain Figures Representing Two Women With Birds

Pair of Important Porcelain Figures Representing Two Women With Birds

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This very nice and decorative pair of important figures representing two women with birds is made of porcelain. There is a little damage on one of the birds. This is a French work. C...

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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Paloma Picasso for Villeroy & Boch.  Set of seven coffee cups with saucers.
Paloma Picasso for Villeroy & Boch.  Set of seven coffee cups with saucers.

Paloma Picasso for Villeroy & Boch. Set of seven coffee cups with saucers.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Paloma Picasso for Villeroy & Boch, Germany. A set of seven coffee cups with saucers from the "My Way" series. 2000s. Marked. In perfect condition. Cup: H 5.5 cm x D 6.0 cm (without...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

French Limoges Porcelain Playing Card Themed Dishes/Ashrays C1960s Set of 4
French Limoges Porcelain Playing Card Themed Dishes/Ashrays C1960s Set of 4

French Limoges Porcelain Playing Card Themed Dishes/Ashrays C1960s Set of 4

By Limoges

Located in Trensacq, FR

Charming set of 4 vintage playing card-themed trinket dishes/ashtrays from Limoges, France circa 1950. Four gilded 'Gout de Ville' porcelain dishes in heart, diamond, spade and c...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Colossal Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Serving Dish in Hand Painted Porcelain
Colossal Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Serving Dish in Hand Painted Porcelain

Colossal Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Serving Dish in Hand Painted Porcelain

Located in København, Copenhagen

Colossal antique Meissen "Blue Onion" serving dish in hand painted porcelain, early 20th century. Measures: 58 x 45 x 6.5 cm. Stamped. In very good condition. 2nd factory quality. The Meissen "onion" pattern was originally named the "bulb" pattern. While modelled closely after a pattern first produced by Chinese porcelain painters, which featured pomegranates unfamiliar in Saxony, the plates and bowls produced in the Meissen factory in 1740 adopted a feel that was distinctly their own. More than 200 pieces on stock, complete lunch and dinner service for 24...

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Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

13 Royal Copenhagen Christmas Plates from the 1960s / 70s / 80s
13 Royal Copenhagen Christmas Plates from the 1960s / 70s / 80s

13 Royal Copenhagen Christmas Plates from the 1960s / 70s / 80s

Located in København, Copenhagen

13 Royal Copenhagen Christmas plates from the 1960s / 70s / 80s. Measure: Diameter: 18.5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped. 1st factory quality.

Category

1960s Danish Vintage Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique KPM Berlin Porcelain Plate, Hand-Painted Floral, Rococo, 1820
Antique KPM Berlin Porcelain Plate, Hand-Painted Floral, Rococo, 1820

Antique KPM Berlin Porcelain Plate, Hand-Painted Floral, Rococo, 1820

By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)

Located in Uppsala , SE

This item is an antique KPM Berlin porcelain reticulated plate, featuring a hand-painted floral design with pink roses and a scalloped, pierced border. This plate date from the early 19th century and is known for fine artistry and royal quality First choice The central design is a classic "Pink Rose" (or Meissen Rose...

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1920s German Rococo Vintage Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

13 Royal Copenhagen Christmas Plates from the 1960s / 70s / 80s
13 Royal Copenhagen Christmas Plates from the 1960s / 70s / 80s

13 Royal Copenhagen Christmas Plates from the 1960s / 70s / 80s

Located in København, Copenhagen

13 Royal Copenhagen Christmas plates from the 1960s / 70s / 80s. Measure: Diameter: 18.5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped. 1st factory quality.

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1960s Danish Vintage Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Centerpiece. Glazed porcelain. Meissen, Germany, 19th c.
Centerpiece. Glazed porcelain. Meissen, Germany, 19th c.

Centerpiece. Glazed porcelain. Meissen, Germany, 19th c.

Located in Madrid, ES

Centerpiece. Glazed porcelain. Meissen, Germany, possibly second half of the 19th century. With marks and numbers on bases. Maybe small faults. Enameled porcelain centerpiece toppe...

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19th Century German Other Antique Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Figurine of 'Mata Hari' by Capodimonte / Naples Porcelain Company
Art Deco Figurine of 'Mata Hari' by Capodimonte / Naples Porcelain Company

Art Deco Figurine of 'Mata Hari' by Capodimonte / Naples Porcelain Company

By Capodimonte

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Art Deco Figurine of 'Mata Hari' by Capodimonte / Naples Porcelain Company Italy, circa 1925 An exceptional work, displaying grace and movement, subtly hand- painted. The seductive turban and gold earring wearing dancer draped in a White and Iron-Red Moon and Star motif garment, on a tasseled pillow. Hence our Mata Hari, attribution/suggestion. The name Mata Hari, is a Malay expression for the sun. Literally meaning “eye of the day"/ dawn of the day' This exquisite figure, depicts the The dancer (Mata Hari ?) as the sun-wearing the moon and stars. Marked with the variation Blue underglaze Crown & N. In remarkable well cared for condition, some minor wear to the gilt. The figurine stands...

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Haviland Limoges Art Deco Porcelain Dessert Snack Plates, Set of 6
Haviland Limoges Art Deco Porcelain Dessert Snack Plates, Set of 6

Haviland Limoges Art Deco Porcelain Dessert Snack Plates, Set of 6

By Haviland & Co.

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Antique or vintage set of 6 porcelain plates features an unusual Art Deco style decoration with floral garland of lily of the valley stems, with delicate dangling flowers and interco...

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Porcelain

Materials

Gold

Set of 6 Haviland Limoges Aesthetic Movement Crab Plates, Dated 1893
Set of 6 Haviland Limoges Aesthetic Movement Crab Plates, Dated 1893

Set of 6 Haviland Limoges Aesthetic Movement Crab Plates, Dated 1893

By Charles Fields Haviland

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Set of six Haviland Limoges Aesthetic Movement crab plates, hand-painted and individually signed J.E. Meyers and dated ’93 for 1893. Each plate bears the green CFH/GDM France mark as...

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1890s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Coalport "Bat Wing" Pattern Porcelain Tea Set 20th Century
Antique Coalport "Bat Wing" Pattern Porcelain Tea Set 20th Century

Antique Coalport "Bat Wing" Pattern Porcelain Tea Set 20th Century

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in London, GB

A superb Coalport ‘bat wing’ pattern tea service, circa 1910 in date. The set is superbly painted with flowers between cobalt blue borders heightened with raised gilt and with strik...

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Early 20th Century English Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Animalia, Contemporary Decorated Porcelain Bowl Design by Vito Nesta
Animalia, Contemporary Decorated Porcelain Bowl Design by Vito Nesta

Animalia, Contemporary Decorated Porcelain Bowl Design by Vito Nesta

By Vito Nesta

Located in Milano, Lombardia

This 34cm diameter bowl is part of the Animalia collection by Grand Tour By Vito Nesta. The very versatile shape is suitable as a fruit stand, table centerpiece or ornamental bowl on...

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2010s Italian Other Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair 19th Century Greek Revival Paris Porcelain Potpourri Jars / Vases
Pair 19th Century Greek Revival Paris Porcelain Potpourri Jars / Vases

Pair 19th Century Greek Revival Paris Porcelain Potpourri Jars / Vases

Located in New York, NY

Pair of antique (early to mid 19th century) French Paris porcelain potpourri vases in the Greek style, distinguished by their exceptional hand-painted figurative designs and Greek mo...

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19th Century French Greek Revival Antique Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

KPM, Poland. Set of six dinner plates in cream-colored porcelain.
KPM, Poland. Set of six dinner plates in cream-colored porcelain.

KPM, Poland. Set of six dinner plates in cream-colored porcelain.

Located in København, Copenhagen

KPM, Poland. A set of six dinner plates in cream-colored porcelain. Decorated with a gold rim. Classic style. 1930s/1940s. Marked. In excellent condition. Dimensions: D 24.0 cm x H 2...

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1930s Polish Vintage Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Charles X Italian Richard Ginori Signed Porcelain Cup and Saucer
Charles X Italian Richard Ginori Signed Porcelain Cup and Saucer

Charles X Italian Richard Ginori Signed Porcelain Cup and Saucer

By Richard Ginori

Located in Roma, IT

This is an elegant set of an original Richard Ginori porcelain cup and saucer, featuring a landscape motif in shades of purple and plum with gold detailing around the rim. Manufactur...

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1830s Italian Charles X Antique 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.