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Porcelain For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: 19th Century
Pierre Patrick Frey Gien Porcelain Flowers 6 Luncheon Salad Plate
Located in Valladolid, ES
Pierre Patrick Frey Gien Porcelain flowers 6 Luncheon Salad Plate
Fine Chinoiserie French Gien porcelain from the lux atelier Pierre or Patrick Frey in the flowers pattern.
Condi...
Category
1990s French French Provincial Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Large Pair of Fine Carved Porcelain Jars with Covers
Located in New York, NY
A pair of fine carved soft white porcelain jars with covers, fish swimming in the stylish wave decorations.
Category
1970s Vintage Porcelain
Piero Fornasetti Series 8 Coasters Commissioned by Banca Unione Milan
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.
Complete set of eight porcelain coasters produced in 1970 by Piero Fornasetti; they were expressly commissioned by the Banca Unione of Milan; the graphics with the decoration "Le Monete" represents eight variations on the theme of coins made in black and pure gold with the third firing; the term "third firing" means, in ceramics, the third firing that is applied to an object to add decorations, especially those in pure gold, a technique that requires great skill and precision; the saucers represent in numerical order 1)Boat, 2)Home, 3)idea, 4)Everything, 5)Holidays, 6)Christmas, 7)Student, 8)Car; they are contained in a golden cardboard case. These are Fine collectibles in excellent condition; the saucers were created in 1970 to be given as gifts by Banca Unione of Milan to its customers; they were made by Piero Fornasetti (1931-1988) a versatile and eclectic founder of the design and decorative arts atelier that bears his name. The Banca Unione was established in 1919 by Carlo Feltrinelli, father of Giangiacomo, a publisher very close to the left; among the minority shareholders were Bastogi (the largest Italian financial); since 1968 the bank became the property of the financier and fixer Michele Sindona (1920-1986) who secured the absolute majority along with the Vatican; the Bank dedicated itself to the Italian market by launching an unprecedented commercial policy, in an attempt to reconcile the interests of the institution with socially advanced actions. According to Sindona, in Italy, banks were only interested in the wealthy, snubbing the categories of workers with modest incomes. Sindona overturned this logic and, ahead of his time, sent Banca Unione promoters into the factories. Sindona was a member of the P2 lodge (card no. 0501) and had clear associations with Cosa Nostra and the Gambino family in the United States. Involved in the Calvi affair, he was behind the murder of Giorgio Ambrosoli. He died poisoned...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
PAIR OF EARLY 19th CENTURY POLYCHROME PORCELAIN FLOWER VASE
Located in Firenze, FI
Beautiful pair of polychrome porcelain flower holders, quadrangular in shape with wavy feet and edges. The accurate and detailed decoration, with golden motifs and linear and vegetal...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Early 19th Century Darte Brothers Porcelain Plates
By Darte Frères
Located in Maidstone, GB
Pair of antique Darte Brothers cobalt blue porcelain plates magnificently painted with the French countryside, featuring cows, goats and sheep, decorated with gold rims. Each with th...
Category
1810s French Empire Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Copeland Plate, Reticulated with Sublime Flowers by Greatbatch, 1848 (2)
By Copeland
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful plate made by Copeland in 1848. It is decorated with a sublimely painted flower arrangement by the artist Greatbatch.
We have two sets of 8 of these plates avai...
Category
1840s English Victorian Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Copeland Plate, Reticulated, Sublime Flowers by Greatbatch, 1848 (3)
By Copeland
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful plate made by Copeland in 1848. It is decorated with a sublimely painted flower arrangement by the artist Greatbatch.
We have two sets of 8 of these plates avai...
Category
1840s English Victorian Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Coalport Slop Bowl, Moss Green, Gilt and Flowers, patt. 967, Regency ca 1820
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful slop bowl made by Coalport around the year 1820. The bowl has a gadrooned rim, a deep moss green ground with a gilt trellis pattern, and beautiful hand painted fl...
Category
1820s English Regency Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Hermès : ‘Les Toucans’ Service Party -1986, 60 pieces
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
HERMES ‘ les Toucans
Limoges Porcelain dinner service for HERMES with polychrome decoration
Composed of :
- 12 dinner plates 25,5 cm
- 12 American plates 27,5 cm.
- 12 Dessert p...
Category
Late 20th Century French Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
2 Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Bowls from the Ship Wrecked "Tek Sing"
Located in Palm Beach, FL
In 1822 the Chinese Junk "Tek Sing" or true star sank in the south
China sea, where the ship and its cargo remained until salvaged in
1999. These antique blue...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Four Antique English Porcelain Shell Shaped Dishes Made circa 1810
Located in Katonah, NY
WHY WE LOVE IT: The founder of Bardith, Edith Wolf, always said, "Miles Mason never made a piece of porcelain that wasn't beautiful."
This group of four shell-shaped dishes was made in the Regency period, circa 1810. Like many of Miles Mason's best designs, this pattern has flair. It is one of his finest patterns. The two pairs of dishes are fully painted with pink and orange flowers with green leaves. The unexpected combination of pink with orange highlighted with green makes this a gorgeous pattern.
Placed in a cabinet or on a wall, these dishes will make an entire room come alive.
Dimensions: 8.5" tall x 8" wide
Condition: Excellent
Price: $620 for the group
For an image of a dish in this pattern, see R Haggar and E Adams: "Mason Porcelain and Ironstone 1796-1853, fig 85.
For more information on a variety of Miles Mason's patterns, see "Miles Mason Porcelain a Guide to Patterns and Shapes" by D. S. Skinner and V. Young and the Stoke-on Trent City Museum.
Background of Miles Mason
In 1796 Miles Mason entered into a partnership with the experienced porcelain manufacturer Thomas Wolfe...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Porcelain Inkwell - Vieux Paris
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful porcelain inkwell, very decorative with colorful birds and gold colored accents. This object is not marked, but the style and design indicate that this is 'Vieux Paris' p...
Category
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Hicks & Meigh Porcelain Dish, Cobalt Blue, Gilt, Flowers Patt.699 Regency Ca1820
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful square dessert dish made by Hicks & Meigh in about 1820. The dish has a deep cobalt blue ground, lavish gilding and panels with beautiful hand painted flowers.
...
Category
1820s British Regency Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Unmarked Sevres Hand-Painted Porcelain Plaque, Hand Carved Frame
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A circa 1880 masterpiece of a young couple feeding doves. This is a superb example of a 19th century unmarked Sèvres hand painted porcelain plaque. Signed by the artist R. Deniau. Th...
Category
1870s French Rococo Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Qing Dynasty Chinese Blue & White Porcelain / Ceramic Plate, c. 1850
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Chinese ceramic plate is dominated by a blue-grey glaze and features wonderful hand painted blue strokes. Once used as an every day plate it is now a great example of Chinese ce...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Meissen Splendour Clock With Gardener Figures On Pedestal by Leuteritz, Ca 1880
Located in Vienna, AT
The clock and the pedestal were designed by Leuteritz using old forms in the Rococo style:
The clock case rises on a rock base with gold heightened rocailles, richly decorated with d...
Category
1880s German Rococo Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Six Antique Old Paris Porcelain Plates with Fruit Decoration C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Six Antique Old Paris Porcelain Plates with Fruit Decoration & Gilt Highlights C1890
Measures - 1"H x 8.25"W x 8.25"D
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Spode Porcelain Teacup Trio, Lavender Blue with Flower Sprays, Regency ca 1815
By Spode
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful "true trio" consisting of a teacup, a coffee cup and a saucer, made by Spode in about 1815. It is decorated with pattern 2234 with a striking lavender or periwinkle blue border and finely painted flower sprays.
In the late 18th and early 19th Century a "true trio" is how cups and saucers were sold; as you would never drink tea and coffee at the same time, why invest in an extra saucer?
Josiah Spode was the great pioneer among the Georgian potters in England. Around the year 1800 he perfected the bone china recipe that has been used by everyone ever since, and he was also the leading potter behind the technique of transferware, making it possible for English potters to replace the import of Chinese china that had come to an end around that time, with their own. This was fundamental to a thriving industry that would last for about 150 years and provide half the world with their tableware.
This set is made in the famous "London" shape, which was brought out by Spode in 1812 and was quickly copied by all other makers. It then remained the most popular shape for about 10 years. The set is potted in fine white porcelain - by the year 1810 Spode had perfected his recipe for bone china and it became beautifully smooth, white, thin and translucent.
All three items are marked with the red hand painted SPODE mark and the pattern number 2234.
CONDITION REPORT The set is in excellent antique condition without any damage, repairs or crazing. There is some minimal wear as visible in the pictures...
Category
1810s English Regency Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen 'Spanish Lovers' , Model 230
Located in Maidstone, GB
Meissen figure group of 'Spanish Lovers'
The girl with blue bodice and floral pattern skirt, her companion with red coloured jacket and matching gilt-edged knee breeches, underglaz...
Category
Late 20th Century German Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen 'Pair of Thrushes' , Models 1023 & 649
Located in Maidstone, GB
Meissen 'Pair of Thrushes' , Models 1023 & 649, 20th Century versions
Both birds (one a Song Thrush , the other Fieldfare) perched on tree stumps bases with flower decoration. Blue...
Category
Late 20th Century German Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Saucer with Doves in a Bird Bath
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine late 18th or early 19th Century Chinese export armorial porcelain saucer.
With a white ground and cobalt blue and gilt geometric designs.
The center bears an armorial crest ...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Meiji Period Famille Jaune Porcelain Charger- Yamatoku
Located in Glasgow, GB
A brightly coloured Famille Jaune porcelain charger plate. Handcrafted in Japan around the end of the nineteenth century, during the Meiji era.
The large decorative plate depicts a ...
Category
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Porcelain
Materials
Enamel
Samson Porcelain Vases and Covers, ”Famille Rose” Decoration, Exceptional Size
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Samson Porcelain vases and covers
Late 19th century
Exceptional size.
”Famille Rose” Decoration.
One with invisible restoration in the body.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Porcelain Coffee Set - Paroutaud Frères La Seynie - Limoges
By Limoges
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful antique porcelain coffee set from the French brand Limoges (Paroutaud Frères La Seynie). Beautiful slender design in Empire style. Very fine porcelain, hand-painted with ...
Category
1890s French Empire Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chamberlain and Co. Worcester hand painted vase with floral motifs c1830
Located in Central England, GB
This very pleasing early porcelain early English porcelain vase was made at the Chamberlain and Co. Factory in Worcester which had London showrooms at 155 New Bond Street and Coventr...
Category
Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Royal Doulton White Blue Gold Coffee or Tea Demitasse Cup & Saucer, circa 19th C
Located in New York, NY
A very special English Royal Doulton for luxury retailer Davis Collamore & Co LTD, espresso coffee or tea demitasse cup and saucer set, ci...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Porcelain
Materials
Gold
Antique English "Holdcroft" Minton Majolica Green & Beige Oyster Plate, Ca. 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rare antique English "Joseph Holdcroft" Minton Majolica porcelain hand-painted emerald green and mottled beige oyster plate, circa 1880-1890.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique English "Mintons" Majolica Seafoam Green Radial Oyster Plate, Circa 1865
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English "Mintons" Majolica porcelain seafoam green and burnt umber radial oyster plate, circa 1860-1870.
Large 12 well format.
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique English "Mintons" Majolica Cobalt & Seafoam Green Oyster Plate, Ca. 1875
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English "Mintons" Majolica porcelain cobalt blue & seafoam green porcelain oyster plate, circa 1875.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Copeland dessert Plate, Reticulated, Sublime Flowers by Greatbatch, 1848 (1)
By Copeland
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful plate made by Copeland in 1848. It is decorated with a sublimely painted flower arrangement by the artist Greatbatch.
We have two sets of 8 of these plates avai...
Category
1840s English Victorian Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Limoges Serving Dish
By Limoges
Located in New Orleans, LA
Large antique French china serving dish with makers mark (Vor Etienne & Fils). 19th Century Limoges decorated by store employees of Etienne & Fils on Rue Paradis.
Category
19th Century French Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Exceptional Barr Flight Barr Worcester Porcelain Platter, 1804-1813
Located in Exeter, GB
An exceptional Barr Flight Barr Worcester porcelain platter c.1804-1813 made for the Cookesfamily of Bentley, Worcestershire, Hand Painted with their family crest and motto, DEO REGI...
Category
19th Century British Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Villeroy & Boch Casa Verde Warmer Vintage Teapot Warmer in Porcelain, Germany
Located in Bastogne, BE
Villeroy & Boch Casa Verde Warmer, Germany, 1992-1995s
The warming stand from Villeroy and Boch Casa Verde series is made of high-quality porcelain with a glazed coating.
White col...
Category
1990s German Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen 'Pantalone and Columbine' , Model 279
Located in Maidstone, GB
Meissen figure group of 'Pantalone and Columbine'
Columbine seated holding a mask under her right arm, wearing a pink-lined green cloak and Pantalone in a salmon pink-lined cloak, ...
Category
Late 20th Century German Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen 'Pair at Ball' , Model 550
Located in Maidstone, GB
Meissen Figures at a Ball , Model No 550, 20th Century version
Cavalier with the Polish Order of the White Eagle in his hand (here as a golden box), the lady with a cross pendant (...
Category
Late 20th Century German Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Large 19th Century French Limoges Wall Art Painted Plate
By Limoges
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Presenting a large 19th century French Limoges wall art painted decorative plate, a captivating showcase of artistry and elegance. This remarkable piece features a beautifully hand-painted scene depicting two colorful ducks gracefully swimming in serene water. The rich hues of the ducks are masterfully rendered, complemented by delicate gilt gold accents that add a touch of luxury to the artwork.
The plate's impressive 15.5-inch diameter makes it a striking statement piece, perfect for enhancing any wall or display area. Its exquisite craftsmanship is evidenced by the artist's signature and maker's mark found on the underside, attesting to its authenticity and heritage.
In excellent condition, this decorative plate has been carefully preserved over the years, ensuring its vivid colors and intricate details remain intact. Whether you are a collector of fine porcelain or an admirer of nature-inspired art, this French Limoges wall plate...
Category
1870s French Victorian Antique Porcelain
Materials
Gold
Villeroy & Boch Basket Rare Rectangular Covered Butter Dish, Germany, 1970
Located in Bastogne, BE
Basket by Villeroy & Boch creates the right atmosphere. The series with French esprit is a design by Helene von Boch in 1973. Juicy-sweet summer fruits spill out of a basket framed b...
Category
1970s German Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique French Limoges "C.F.H." Red & Gold Porcelain Oyster Plate, Circa 1880's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Limoges magenta & gold porcelain oyster plate, signed "Charles Field Haviland," circa 1880's.
This wave pattern oyster plate is beautifully hand-painted with intricate...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Circular Imari Palette Porcelain Bowl, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A large beautiful Chinese export porcelain centre bowl, dating from circa 1890.
The circular bowl is in the Imari palette and features enamelled decoration with panels of dragons, k...
Category
1890s Chinese Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Special Listing for the Purchase of 3 Famille Rose Porcelain Plates at Once.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Special Listing for the Purchase of 3 Famille Rose Plates at Once for One Shipping Fee.
The first plate is a large antique Chinese Famille Rose or Rose Medallion porcelain charger pl...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Set of Mid-19th Century Cobalt Blue and White Porcelain, China
Located in Sheffield, MA
Entertain in style with this 78 piece of elegant cobalt blue and white porcelain china made in England or France possibly in the 1840s or 1850s w...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Rococo Revival Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century French Blue and White Gien Porcelain Dinnerware, 77 Pieces
By Gien
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a dining table or shelving with this antique porcelain service set of 77 pieces. Crafted in France circa 1880 by Gien, each plate and dish with foliate and floral motifs, is...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique French Chinoiserie Gold Bronze & Turquoise Porcelain Garniture Clock Set
Located in New Orleans, LA
Wonderful Antique French Chinoiserie Style Gold Bronze & Turquoise Glazed Porcelain 3 Piece Garniture Clock Set, Circa 1890's-1900.
Clock: 16 inches in height x 11 inches in width x ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Porcelain
Materials
Ormolu
Qing Dynasty Chinese Blue & White Porcelain / Ceramic Plate, c. 1850
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Chinese ceramic plate is dominated by a blue-grey glaze and features wonderful hand painted blue strokes. Once used as an every day plate it...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Teacup Trio Barr Flight & Barr Maroon and Gilt Neoclassical ca 1812
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful true trio made by Barr, Flight & Barr, consisting of a teacup, a coffee can and a saucer. The set has a deep maroon ground and a very gracious gilt neoclassical b...
Category
1810s English Regency Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Exquisite 19th Century Lyonnaise Porcelain Coffee Service 1880s -1X43
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Indulge in the refined elegance of the late 19th century with this exquisite Lyonnaise porcelain coffee service, crafted around 1880. Adorned with delicate golden motifs against a pr...
Category
1880s Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Dresden Style Porcelain Centre Piece 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful and ornate Vintage Dresden Revival porcelain centrepiece, late 20th century in date.
The centrepiece features a winged cherub on each side holding an oval pierc...
Category
1990s German Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 8 Plates by Copeland, Reticulated, Sublime Flowers by Greatbatch, 1848
By Copeland
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning set of 8 reticulated plates made by Copeland in 1848. Each plate is decorated with a unique sublimely painted flower arrangement by the artist Greatbatch.
We hav...
Category
1840s English Victorian Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Copeland Set of 8 plates, Reticulated, Sublime Flowers by Greatbatch, 1848
By Copeland
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning set of 8 reticulated plates made by Copeland in 1848. Each plate is decorated with a unique sublimely painted flower arrangement by the artist Greatbatch.
We hav...
Category
1840s English Victorian Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair French Bird Brand Displays Ormolu Porcelain Parrots
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a pretty pair of highly decorative French bronze branches with porcelain birds and flowers.
Good size at well over three feet tall - 106 CM
The ormolu branches featur...
Category
1980s Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Pair of Delightful Dresden Style Porcelain Spill Vases 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a truly magnificent pair of hand painted porcelain spill vases accomplished in the Dresden manner, dating from the second half of the 20th century.
Each vase features a maid...
Category
1980s German Vintage Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Dresden Revival Porcelain Centrepiece 'Children at Play' 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is truly delightful Vintage classical porcelain centrepiece in the Dresden manner, dating from the last quarter of the 20th century.
This stunning centrepiece is hand-painted w...
Category
1990s German Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Sevres Hand Painted Matched Porcelain Cabinet Cup and Saucer
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique French matched hand painted porcelain cabinet cup and saucer painted with various scenes by Sevres and dating from the latter 19th century. ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
New Hall Hybrid Hard Paste Teacup, Palm Tree patt. 484, Georgian ca 1810
By New Hall
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful teacup and saucer made by New Hall around the year 1810. The set is decorated in the very desired but rare palm tree pattern with the number 484.
We also have a ...
Category
1810s English Regency Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique English Wedgwood Jasperware Porcelain Cheese Dome & Cover, Circa 1900.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Wedgwood Jasperware Porcelain Cheese Dome and Cover, Circa 1890-1910.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain, Stoneware
Fornasetti Themes & Variation Porcelain Plate, Number 200
By Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Fornasetti Themes & Variation Porcelain Plate with Original White Box,
Number 200,
The Statue,
1990s
The Fornasetti porcelain plate is number 200 in the Themes & Variation series. ...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Porcelain Match Holder and Striker
Located in Montreal, QC
Antique Hand crafted Porcelain Match Holder. They were necessary both to light a stove and a kerosene lamp. Decorative and Collectible object to display in a bar or next to the firep...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
A 1980s Amazing Set of Four Porcelain Italian Mural Plates by Gucci
By Gucci
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Four high quality porcelain plates designed and manufactured in Italy in the Eighties, they are designed and marked on the bottom by Gucci fashion house. These high quality plates de...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian International Style Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique and Vintage Porcelain Dinner Plates, Platters and Serveware for Sale
Today you’re likely to bring out your antique and vintage porcelain in order to dress up your dining table for a special meal.
Porcelain, a durable and nonporous kind of pottery made from clay and stone, was first made in China and spread across the world owing to the trade routes to the Far East established by Dutch and Portuguese merchants. Given its origin, English speakers called porcelain “fine china,” an expression you still might hear today. "Fine" indeed — for over a thousand years, it has been a highly sought-after material.
Meissen Porcelain, one of the first factories to create real porcelain outside Asia, popularized figurine centerpieces during the 18th century in Germany, while works by Capodimonte, a porcelain factory in Italy, are synonymous with flowers and notoriously hard to come by. Modern porcelain houses such as Maison Fragile of Limoges, France — long a hub of private porcelain manufacturing — keep the city’s long tradition alive while collaborating with venturesome contemporary artists such as illustrator Jean-Michel Tixier.
Porcelain is not totally clumsy-guest-proof, but it is surprisingly durable and easy to clean. Its low permeability and hardness have rendered porcelain wares a staple in kitchens and dining rooms as well as a common material for bathroom sinks and dental veneers. While it is tempting to store your porcelain behind closed glass cabinet doors and reserve it only for display, your porcelain dinner plates and serving platters can safely weather the “dangers” of the dining room and be used during meals.
Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is stronger than ceramic because it is denser.
On 1stDibs, browse an expansive collection of antique and vintage porcelain made in a variety of styles, including Regency, Scandinavian modern and other examples produced during the mid-century era, plus Rococo, which found its inspiration in nature and saw potters crafting animal figurines and integrating organic motifs such as floral patterns in their work.
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