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Material: Porcelain
Herend Porcelain Rothschild Pattern Serving Set
Herend Porcelain Rothschild Pattern Serving Set

Herend Porcelain Rothschild Pattern Serving Set

By Herend

Located in Delft, NL

A Herend porcelain Rothschild pattern serving set A Herend porcelain Rothschild pattern serving set, consisting of 8 plates of 15 cm diagonal (5....

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20th Century Hungarian Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Large Hand-Painted Chinese Porcelain Floor Vase in Qing Revival Style
Large Hand-Painted Chinese Porcelain Floor Vase in Qing Revival Style

Large Hand-Painted Chinese Porcelain Floor Vase in Qing Revival Style

Located in Darmstadt, DE

This impressive Chinese porcelain floor vase was crafted in the 20th century in the refined Qing Revival style. Standing at a remarkable 108 cm (42.5 inches), it captivates with its ...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

20th Century Famille Verte Chinese Pair of Antique Table Lamps, Gilded Bases
20th Century Famille Verte Chinese Pair of Antique Table Lamps, Gilded Bases

20th Century Famille Verte Chinese Pair of Antique Table Lamps, Gilded Bases

Located in London, GB

A fine pair of 20th century Chinese famille verte baluster vases, decorated with characters amongst trees and foliage and rocky outcrops with furthers stylised foliate detailing, pre...

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20th Century Chinese Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Set of six "Pink Indian" porcelain lunch plates.
Meissen, Germany. Set of six "Pink Indian" porcelain lunch plates.

Meissen, Germany. Set of six "Pink Indian" porcelain lunch plates.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. A set of six "Pink Indian" porcelain lunch plates. Hand-painted with purple floral motifs, gold rim. Mid-20th century. Marked. Third and fourth factory quality. Per...

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Mid-20th Century German Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Celadon Chinese Lamps
Pair of Celadon Chinese Lamps

Pair of Celadon Chinese Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair of antique celadon French oil lamps made with Chinese porcelain. Bronze doré bases and bases. Floral and court scenes. Measurements: Height: 22" Di...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Bronze

1920s Simmon's Metal Medical Cabinet/ bathroom. multi-drawer
1920s Simmon's Metal Medical Cabinet/ bathroom. multi-drawer

1920s Simmon's Metal Medical Cabinet/ bathroom. multi-drawer

By Simmons Company Furniture

Located in Buffalo, NY

Handsome 1920 Metal Medical Cabinet / bathroom.kitchen multi-drawers & doors,, Manufactured by Simmons Company Furniture,, Repainted at some point. (years ago),, Hand delivery avail ...

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1920s American Industrial Vintage Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Metal, Steel

Rare Haviland Limoges Vase. Limited Edition N°2212
Rare Haviland Limoges Vase. Limited Edition N°2212

Rare Haviland Limoges Vase. Limited Edition N°2212

By Theodore Haviland, Limoges

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This elegant baluster vase, crafted by the renowned Haviland porcelain manufacture in Limoges, is a striking example of French decorative art. Made from fine porcelain, the vase feat...

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20th Century French Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Antique Japanese Kinkozan Satsuma Large Dish Meiji Period, Japan, 19th Century
Antique Japanese Kinkozan Satsuma Large Dish Meiji Period, Japan, 19th Century

Antique Japanese Kinkozan Satsuma Large Dish Meiji Period, Japan, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A lovely and classic Kinkozan Satsuma dish with figural scene. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Tea Bowls & Cups Japanese Style: Arita Region of Origin: Japan P...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Fine Irish Belleek Porcelain Demitasse Cup and Saucer
Antique Fine Irish Belleek Porcelain Demitasse Cup and Saucer

Antique Fine Irish Belleek Porcelain Demitasse Cup and Saucer

By Belleek Pottery Ltd.

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Fine Irish Belleek Demitasse Cup and Saucer basketweave shamrock eggshell antique porcelain Saucer 4.5 Cup 2.5 x 2h maker stamp present hand painted original estate preowned vintage ...

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Mid-20th Century Northern Irish Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Large Blue and White Hexagonal Lidded Porcelain Vase, Chinoiserie
Large Blue and White Hexagonal Lidded Porcelain Vase, Chinoiserie

Large Blue and White Hexagonal Lidded Porcelain Vase, Chinoiserie

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This elegant large porcelain vase with its original lid is decorated in a classic blue and white palette inspired by traditional Chinese export porcelain. The piece features a distin...

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20th Century Chinese Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Red glazed ceramic vase by Robert Deblander, circa 1990.
Red glazed ceramic vase by Robert Deblander, circa 1990.

Red glazed ceramic vase by Robert Deblander, circa 1990.

By Robert Deblander

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Red glazed porcelain vase by Robert Deblander. Artist signature under the base. Circa 1990. Unique piece. H : 3.5 x 3.1 inches.

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20th Century French Beaux Arts Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Gio Ponti for Ginori Athletic Dish
Gio Ponti for Ginori Athletic Dish

Gio Ponti for Ginori Athletic Dish

By Gio Ponti

Located in New York, NY

Gio Ponti for Ginori athletic dish. Vintage Richard Ginori shaped nut dish/ small saucer from the athletic series designed by Gio Ponti featuring ...

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1930s Italian Vintage Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Year Plate by Eduardo Paolozzi for Rosenthal, 1978
Year Plate by Eduardo Paolozzi for Rosenthal, 1978

Year Plate by Eduardo Paolozzi for Rosenthal, 1978

By Eduardo Paolozzi, Rosenthal

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Amazing bisque porcelain year plate, designed by Eduardo Paolozzi for Rosenthal, 1978, number 1620 from a limited series of 3000, complete with certificate and original box.

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Satsuma Lidded Box, Hand-Painted Porcelain
Antique Japanese Satsuma Lidded Box, Hand-Painted Porcelain

Antique Japanese Satsuma Lidded Box, Hand-Painted Porcelain

Located in Miami, FL

Meticulously enamelled and gilt satsuma box, Meiji Period (1867-1912). Overall very good antique condition, base that the box sits on is a bit slanted. L...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Blanc de Chine Guanyin statue, China circa 1900 - 51cm
Porcelain Blanc de Chine Guanyin statue, China circa 1900 - 51cm

Porcelain Blanc de Chine Guanyin statue, China circa 1900 - 51cm

Located in GRENOBLE, FR

A porcelain Blanc de Chine Guanyin statue standing on a fine lotus flowers and leaves decoration ; China circa 1900. This is a tall piece to place on a large mantel or a commode, the...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Cup and Saucer with flowers and butterflies, early 19th century French
Porcelain Cup and Saucer with flowers and butterflies, early 19th century French

Porcelain Cup and Saucer with flowers and butterflies, early 19th century French

By Porcelaine de Paris

Located in DELFT, NL

Early 19th Century French Porcelain Cup and Saucer with Hand-Painted Roses and Butterflies. This elegant French porcelain cup and saucer, dating to the first quarter of the 19th cen...

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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Seletti 'Love in Bloom' Gold Edition Heart Vase by Marcantonio
Seletti 'Love in Bloom' Gold Edition Heart Vase by Marcantonio

Seletti 'Love in Bloom' Gold Edition Heart Vase by Marcantonio

By Seletti

Located in Doral, FL

Love in bloom is a heart-shaped vase that looks like it comes out of a human anatomy essay. A modern love translated into a romantic but unpredictable gi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Horse Black Sculpture
Horse Black Sculpture

Horse Black Sculpture

Located in Paris, FR

Sculpture Horse Black with all structure in porcelain in black matte finish.

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Pair Famille Rose Medallion Canton Cantonese Chinese Fo Dog Vases Urns
Antique Pair Famille Rose Medallion Canton Cantonese Chinese Fo Dog Vases Urns

Antique Pair Famille Rose Medallion Canton Cantonese Chinese Fo Dog Vases Urns

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An Exceptionally Fine Pair of Chinese Cantonese Hand Decorated Porcelain Vases of traditional baluster outline, of unusually quite good size proportions, (see last image in situ) mid...

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19th Century Chinese Early Victorian Antique Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Blue & White Four Flowers Ginger Jar
Blue & White Four Flowers Ginger Jar

Blue & White Four Flowers Ginger Jar

Located in Chicago, IL

This round, porcelain ginger jar is brightly glazed in the blue-and-white manner. A combination of stenciled linework and hand-brushed shading, the jar is decorated with garden scene...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

29.5CM Large rare Wanli Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Dish top quality
29.5CM Large rare Wanli Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Dish top quality

29.5CM Large rare Wanli Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Dish top quality

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this very nicely potted and painted kraak dish of very high quality/ With unusual scene. With anhua decoration of Ruyi/Clouds. Condition 1 hairline to the rim and v...

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17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Rocaille Nouveau II, grogged porcelain architectural inspired vase by Jo Taylor
Rocaille Nouveau II, grogged porcelain architectural inspired vase by Jo Taylor

Rocaille Nouveau II, grogged porcelain architectural inspired vase by Jo Taylor

By Jo Taylor

Located in London, GB

'Rocaille Nouveau II’ is a unique porcelain sculpture by the British artist, Jo Taylor. Taylor’s inspiration comes from highly decorative architectural features such as ornate plast...

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2010s British Organic Modern Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Famille Rose 'Precious Objects' Porcelain Dish
Chinese Export Famille Rose 'Precious Objects' Porcelain Dish

Chinese Export Famille Rose 'Precious Objects' Porcelain Dish

Located in Downingtown, PA

Chinese Export Famille Rose 'Precious Objects' Porcelain Dish, Qianlong Period, Circa 1765-1775 This superb oval dish is a quintessential example of Chinese Export porcelain create...

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Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

RICHARD GINORI 1735 Scented Candle
RICHARD GINORI 1735 Scented Candle

RICHARD GINORI 1735 Scented Candle

By Richard Ginori

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Richard Ginori 1735 Black Stone scented candle, the body is made of pure porcelain and depicts a face concealed by the phrase LIGHT MY FIRE / Made in Italy Original mark on the base ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Parrot Right Wall Sconce in Coral
Parrot Right Wall Sconce in Coral

Parrot Right Wall Sconce in Coral

By Lladro

Located in New York City, NY

Parrot right wall sconce. Made in glazed porcelain & decorated in coral color. G9 LED Max Power: 3,5W

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Old Round Blue & White Canton Chinese Export Porcelain Covered Tureen/Vegetable
Old Round Blue & White Canton Chinese Export Porcelain Covered Tureen/Vegetable

Old Round Blue & White Canton Chinese Export Porcelain Covered Tureen/Vegetable

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique Chinese export porcelain covered tureen or vegetable dish. In the Canton pattern. Decorated in underglaze blue. Depicting a mountainous Chinese village to the top o...

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19th Century Chinese Export Antique Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Very Large Antique Worcester Porcelain Cup & Saucer Hand Painted England C. 1820
Very Large Antique Worcester Porcelain Cup & Saucer Hand Painted England C. 1820

Very Large Antique Worcester Porcelain Cup & Saucer Hand Painted England C. 1820

By Flight, Barr & Barr Worcester

Located in Katonah, NY

This large cup and saucer were hand-painted by Flight Barr and Barr Worcester at the Worcester Porcelain factory around 1820. The vibrant blue ground features an extraordinary shade ...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Limoges Albert Pillivuyt 82-Piece Porcelain Dinnerware Set, Violets
Limoges Albert Pillivuyt 82-Piece Porcelain Dinnerware Set, Violets

Limoges Albert Pillivuyt 82-Piece Porcelain Dinnerware Set, Violets

By Maison Albert Pillivuyt & Cie

Located in Valladolid, ES

Amazing 82-piece dinner service “Violets”, Albert Pillivuyt, Foëcy Limoges, Art Nouveau, early 20th century – France Material: Limoges porcelain Model: “Violets” Manufacturer: Pilli...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Neoclassical Blanc de Chine Porcelain Urns, Attributed Nymphenburg, 20th C.
Pair Neoclassical Blanc de Chine Porcelain Urns, Attributed Nymphenburg, 20th C.

Pair Neoclassical Blanc de Chine Porcelain Urns, Attributed Nymphenburg, 20th C.

By Nymphenburg Porcelain

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Neoclassical Blanc de Chine Porcelain Covered Urns, Attributed to Nymphenburg, 20th Century Four pieces in set: two lids and two vases Dimensions: 19" H × 10" W (to handles)...

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20th Century German Neoclassical Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Minton Porcelain Botanical Flower Spray Plates, Set of Three
Minton Porcelain Botanical Flower Spray Plates, Set of Three

Minton Porcelain Botanical Flower Spray Plates, Set of Three

Located in Bradenton, FL

Set of Three Antique Minton Fine English Porcelain Botanical Flower Spray Plates. Minton was founded in 1793, and became one of England's most prestigious ceramic manufacturers. Plat...

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Anna Weatherley Designs Hand-Painted Serving Tray with Handles
Anna Weatherley Designs Hand-Painted Serving Tray with Handles

Anna Weatherley Designs Hand-Painted Serving Tray with Handles

By Anna Weatherley Designs

Located in Toronto, ON

A beautiful hand painted square serving tray with handles, by Anna Weatherley Designs. Anna Weatherley has been designing and producing Fine Botanical Hand Painted Porcelain in Hunga...

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2010s American Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

"Citron Sportscar" Miniature Porcelain Car Sculpture
"Citron Sportscar" Miniature Porcelain Car Sculpture

"Citron Sportscar" Miniature Porcelain Car Sculpture

By Fort Makers, Keith Simpson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Keith Simpson's miniature porcelain Ceramic Cars sculptures reflect memories of vehicles from his childhood and the 1980's. With Fort Makers, he chose colors and silhouettes of cars that are charming and magnetic, yet also somewhat humble. Keith describes them as "archetypal 1980's hand-me-downs," and says of them, "They are like the models of cars that you might inherit from your grandparents if you had your sweet 16...

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2010s American Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Antique Blue and White Porcelain Dish by Worcester England, 18th Century C. 1785
Antique Blue and White Porcelain Dish by Worcester England, 18th Century C. 1785

Antique Blue and White Porcelain Dish by Worcester England, 18th Century C. 1785

By Royal Worcester

Located in Katonah, NY

This 18th-century porcelain dish was made by the Worcester porcelain factory in England around 1785. It is decorated in underglaze cobalt blue with a classic English interpretation o...

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Late 18th Century Antique Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Vase, Art Nouveau Style, 1900s
Antique Chinese Porcelain Vase, Art Nouveau Style, 1900s

Antique Chinese Porcelain Vase, Art Nouveau Style, 1900s

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Large antique Chinese porcelain vase decorated with green, white and pink organic motifs with golden accents. Stylized art nouveau decorations of branches, leaves, roots and butterflies. Manufactured between 1890 and 1920 - possibly Famille Verte. Stamped under base. Beautiful vintage condition. China...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Hermes "Chaine D'Ancre" Vide Poche or Change Tray
Hermes "Chaine D'Ancre" Vide Poche or Change Tray

Hermes "Chaine D'Ancre" Vide Poche or Change Tray

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Hermes "Chaine D'Ancre" platinum square porcelain vide-poche, change tray or pocket emptier with base in suede / Made in France circa 1990s Original stamp on the side / comes...

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Late 20th Century French Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Porcelain Blue and White Ginger Jar Table Lamp
Chinese Porcelain Blue and White Ginger Jar Table Lamp

Chinese Porcelain Blue and White Ginger Jar Table Lamp

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Spectacular early 20th Century classic oriental blue and white porcelain ginger jar converted table lamp in the style of the Chinese period of the 18th Century. This large Chinoiser...

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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery

Large Thai Hand-Painted Blue and White Porcelain Bowl with Floral Motifs
Large Thai Hand-Painted Blue and White Porcelain Bowl with Floral Motifs

Large Thai Hand-Painted Blue and White Porcelain Bowl with Floral Motifs

Located in Yonkers, NY

A large Thai hand-painted blue and white porcelain bowl from the 20th century with floral motifs. Created in Thailand, this porcelain bowl features a circular tapering silhouette wit...

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20th Century Thai Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Half Lace, low centerpiece in porcelain
Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Half Lace, low centerpiece in porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Half Lace, low centerpiece in porcelain

Located in København, Copenhagen

Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Half Lace, low centerpiece in porcelain. Model number: 1/511. Dating: 1968. Marked. In perfect condition. Second factory quality. Dimensions: Diameter 17...

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1960s Danish Vintage Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Large 1910s Alf Wallander Art Nouveau Jardinère for Rörstrand, Sweden
Large 1910s Alf Wallander Art Nouveau Jardinère for Rörstrand, Sweden

Large 1910s Alf Wallander Art Nouveau Jardinère for Rörstrand, Sweden

X-Large Swedish antique Art Nouveau period jardinère by Alf Wallander (1862-1914) for Rörstrand. Cream white glaze with a band of orange ochre fish on shiny kobalt blue background. O...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery

Pair of Vintage Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Floor Vases
Pair of Vintage Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Floor Vases

Pair of Vintage Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Floor Vases

Located in Pomona, CA

This pair of large, highly decorated porcelain vessels are Chinese Famille Rose style floor vases features blooming peonies and exotic birds, likely peacocks or pheasants. Peonies ar...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Porcelain Glazed Celadon Wisteria Flower & Butterfly Umbrella Stand
Japanese Porcelain Glazed Celadon Wisteria Flower & Butterfly Umbrella Stand

Japanese Porcelain Glazed Celadon Wisteria Flower & Butterfly Umbrella Stand

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique Japanese Porcelain Glazed Celadon "Wisteria Flower & Butterfly" Blue and Gree...

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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Multi-Relic Devotional Frame - Madonna and Child - Paperolles
19th Century Multi-Relic Devotional Frame - Madonna and Child - Paperolles

19th Century Multi-Relic Devotional Frame - Madonna and Child - Paperolles

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A fine 19th century devotional reliquary frame, French, containing multiple relics beneath glass. At the center stands a delicate white porcelain figure of the Madonna and Child, fra...

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1870s French Antique Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Copper

Sitzendorf Germany 13th Station of the Cross Museum Quality Porcelain Scene
Sitzendorf Germany 13th Station of the Cross Museum Quality Porcelain Scene

Sitzendorf Germany 13th Station of the Cross Museum Quality Porcelain Scene

By Sitzendorf

Located in Tustin, CA

Very large, handmade and hand painted, museum quality porcelain from Sitzendorf Porcelain Manufactory in Thuringia, Germany depicts one of the most famous religious scenes in all of ...

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Early 20th Century Italian Other Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Monumental Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Charger
Monumental Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Charger

Monumental Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Charger

By Imari Porcelain

Located in Pearland, TX

A monumental oversized antique Japanese Imari porcelain charger plate hand painted in the traditional Imari colors with a beautiful pop of turquoise, circa 1900. This gorgeous charge...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Unusual 17th Century Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Plate with Fenghuang
Unusual 17th Century Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Plate with Fenghuang

Unusual 17th Century Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Plate with Fenghuang

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this lovely and unusual Chinese porcelain plate from the late Ming period. Early 17th century, more than probably Swatow ware. Origin: China⁠ ⁠Age; early 17th cen...

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17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique German Carl Tielsch Co. Porcelain Pink & Gold Oyster Plate, Circa 1880.
Antique German Carl Tielsch Co. Porcelain Pink & Gold Oyster Plate, Circa 1880.

Antique German Carl Tielsch Co. Porcelain Pink & Gold Oyster Plate, Circa 1880.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique German porcelain oyster plate by "Carl Tielsch Co.," circa 1880. Hand-Painted pink with gold-leaf detail on an ivory background.

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Late 19th Century German Antique Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique and Vintage Porcelain Decorative Objects, Tableware, Dinner Plates and Other Furniture for Sale

While it is tempting to store your antique and vintage porcelain decorative objects and other items behind closed glass cabinet doors and reserve them only for display, your porcelain dinner plates and serving platters can safely weather the “dangers” of the dining room and be used during meals. So go ahead and dress up your dining table for a special meal with a range of porcelain tableware, platters and tea service from 1stDibs.

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.

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. 

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. Elsewhere, Denmark’s Royal Copenhagen first made dinnerware and vases with blue-and-white motifs inspired by Chinese porcelain. Hungarian brand Herend favors large, bold designs for its porcelain, with its serving pieces, dishes and other works incorporating historical scenes, animals or vegetation. 

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.

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. 

Find antique and vintage porcelain made in a variety of styles on 1stDibs.