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Material: Porcelain
Calligraphy Brush Blue and White Double Happiness
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful Chinese calligraphy brush with blue and white porcelain. Handle with hand painted blue and white porcelain balls of "double happiness" characters, hand polished and crafted. Bone ferrule and horse hair. This is a great brush for painting and calligraphy art...
Category
20th Century Chinese Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique doll Roma 16, Plass & Roesner, Austria 1913
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
An antique Austrian doll Plass & Roesner, Roma 1913, is an infrequent visitor to the doll market.
As you can see in the photos, her fingertips are partially missing. She needs a good...
Category
1910s Austrian Vintage Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Chinese Nanjing Crackleware Blue and White Vase
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Full of character, this wonderful late 19th century Chinese Nanjing baluster vase features exquisite hand-painted decorations of birds and fish in vivid blue around its lower belly a...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Pair French Duck Egg Bleu Sevres Urns 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique pair of French Sevres porcelain twin masque head handled lidded urns with dome lids, in the Louis XV manner, Circa 1870 in date.
The vases with a duck...
Category
1870s French Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Mid 19th Century English Staffordshire Whippet Greyhound with Rabbit Figurine
Located in Louisville, KY
This beautiful English Staffordshire Whippet Greyhound with Rabbit figurine is a wonderful reflection of an era long past. The stately piece was...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Oversized Cast Iron 19th century Enterprise Coffee Grinder, Philadelphia
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of an oversized cast iron 19th century polychrome hand crank coffee grinder embossed with “Enterprise Mfg Co, Philadelphia USA” on each wheel and on base, “ Pat Oct 2...
Category
1870s American Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Iron
Blue and White Porcelain Chinese Export Charger with Mountains, Pagoda
Located in Lomita, CA
This is a rare blue and white porcelain charger/plate that is 12 inches in diameter. The backdrop is detailed with a pagoda, a footbridge, mountains and a whimsical blue willow tree....
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
8 Antique Japanese Imari Meiji Scalloped Porcelain Salad Dinner Plates 9"
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of 8 early 20th century Japanese imari porcelain salad / dinner plates with scalloped edges, hand painted with fan-like panels of landscapes and flowers, surrounded with designs ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Bust of Napoleon Bonaparte
By Sitzendorf
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Bust of Napoleon Bonaparte by Sitzendorf, in porcelain, hand-painted.
Detailed example of the Emperor, dressed with bicorn hat,
green uniform with medals, draped with a coat.
On the...
Category
Early 20th Century German Empire Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Royal Vienna Handpainted Porcelain Cabinet Plate Greek Goddess Daphne
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Austrian Royal Vienna handpainted & gilded porcelain cabinet plate, circa 1890.
The plate is very finely decorated with a central handpainted scene of the goddess Daph...
Category
1890s Austrian Neoclassical Revival Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal
Located in Malmö, SE
Original Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" porcelain Vase for Rosenthal.
Early and rare production, made between 1979 and 1980.
Excellent condition. Marked 'Rosenthal' 'Studio Linie' and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Totai Covered Enamel Porcelain Jar
Located in New York, NY
A Japanese covered Totai enamel on porcelain ginger jar. The ware is enameled with polychrome medallions representing blossoming flowers surrounded by floral, foliage and geometrical...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Vintage Set of Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Rosoni Pattern Plates-Rosettes
Located in Downingtown, PA
Vintage Set of Six Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Rosoni pattern plates depicting Rosettes
1980s,
The dramatic plates depict six different large black and white flower-shaped rosettes on a gilt ground.
Dimensions: 10 inches diameter x 1 1/4 inches high.
The plates are numbered 1-6, each a different design.
Mark: a printed black and white flower with the name ROSONI above the Fornasetti hand...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Large Japanese Pure Imari Decorated Platter
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Large Japanese Imari Decorative Platter in great antique condition. Ready to hang or stand . Measures 16" in diameter and 2" in...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Royal Copenhagen Model 684 Classic Blue Fluted Teapot.
Located in Lejre, DK
This teapot is model 684, which features the traditional, hand-painted blue design. The pattern is very characteristic of Royal Copenhagen’s blue-painted porcelain, known as "Blue Fl...
Category
1930s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Regency Limoges Swag China - Set of 30
Located in west palm beach, FL
This exquisite 30-piece Limoges china set showcases timeless Regency-era elegance with its delicate floral swag motifs, intricate gold trim, and scalloped edges. The fine porcelain c...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Regency Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Early 20th Century French Three-Light Chandeliers with Porcelain Flowers
Located in Dallas, TX
Hang this pair of floral light fixtures in a girl's bedroom or a powder room for a charming, feminine decor accessory. Crafted in France circa 1920, and round in shape, the petite an...
Category
Early 20th Century French Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Metal
Famille Verte Vases, Kangxi Period, 1662-1722
Located in Delft, NL
Famille Verte vases, Kangxi period, 1662-1722
Famille Verte, Kangxi 1662-1722 Chinese porcelain vases with beautiful colors, especially the blue ...
Category
Early 18th Century Chinese Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Tiffany Le Tallec Cirque Chinois Porcelain Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
Atelier Le Tallec For Tiffany & Company, 20th century.
One of the most collectible patterns, these boxes do not come available often. Marked to bottom.
Category
20th Century French Chinoiserie Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Italian 19th Century Capodimonte Porcelain Full-Relief Gallant Scene
By Capodimonte
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY:
No additional costs will be added to this order.
Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included).
A monumental Italian Capodimonte c...
Category
1890s Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Vintage Hand Painted Fitz and Floyd Whippet Dog Figurines
Located in Morristown, NJ
Pair of Fitz and Floyd Whippet dog figurines beautifully crafted in ceramic with a crackled glaze finish. The figurines depict two whippets sitting regally on green, grassy bases with black and gold trim,
Each dog is hand painted in warm brown and cream tones with gold accents on the collars. They sit on a green, textured grassy platform with black and gold trim, This is a hard to find colorway in terms of the dogs, the base and the level of hand painted detail.
These whippet figurines...
Category
1970s Vintage Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Important Beau Brummell Regency Period Flame Mahogany Gentleman's Dressing Table
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and spectacular George III period (1760-1820) Beau Brummell gentleman's dressing table.
There is no mistaking this remarkably distinctive table's complex design and superb quality, which is certain to attract attention, add interest, and become a conversational talking point wherever you place it. Metamorphic like, the multipurpose piece transforming from a library table or console - vanity - work table - writing desk)
Refined elegant sophistication at its finest, born in late 18th / early 19th century at the height of the George III Regency period, also known as the golden age of classical English furniture design.
Exquisitely hand-crafted of the finest mahogany, having a rectangular top with warm, rich, highly figured swirl - flame mahogany, contrasting satinwood string banding and intricate cross-banded inlays, covered with an optional later glass top, above a trio of drawers affixed with beautiful gilt brass lion pull hardware, the center drawer opening to reveal a divided interior fitted with numerous compartments, richly grained mahogany veneered lids, and a lovely Worcester porcelain desk set.
Above the drawer a pull-out panel with inset green felt functions as both a writing - work surface extension and brushing slide.
Flanking the main drawer, a pair of drawers slide-outward and open to reveal brass hinged large panel mirrors that can also be used to double the work surface, when lifted the mirrors can rotate and additional lidded storage compartments are revealed, including a pin cushion for sewing, horse hair bristle brush, and divided slots coin compartment.
Having elegant clean lines, simple apron, highest-quality reinforced drawers to support the additional weight and allow them to fully extend, all rising on tapered square legs, terminating in patinated brass capped feet with casters.
Dimensions: (approx)
29.5" High, 44.5" Wide, 25.75" Deep (table form)
Provenance:
From the Collection of Gloria Monnet Nicholson, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Acquisition:
Acquired from highly reputable auction house Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas. June 2022 Fine Furniture & Decorative Arts Signature Auction #8085 catalog.
Who was Beau Brummell:
George Bryan "Beau" Brummell (1778–1840) was an important figure in Regency England and, for many years, the arbiter...
Category
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Bennington English Bisque Porcelain Foliate & Scroll Form Vase C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Bennington English Bisque Porcelain Foliate & Scroll Form Vase C1910
Measures - 11 5/8" x 4 7/8" x 4 7/8"
Category
Early 20th Century Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Aries Zodiac Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Plate, Number 9, Aries
Located in Downingtown, PA
Vintage Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Zodiac Plate, Number 9
Aries,
Astrali Pattern,
Made for Corisia
Dated 1972
The plate for the sign ARIES is dated 1972 and is numbered #9. The pla...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
A Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Coronation Mug by Richard Guyatt for Wedgwood
By Wedgwood
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Coronation Mug by Richard Guyatt for Wedgwood
Sold Individually, Three Coronation Mugs available
England, Circa 1953...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Antique Chinese Qing Guangxu Bat & Peach Floral Globular Porcelain Vase
Located in Danville, CA
For your consideration is a pair of finely hand painted Chinese globular porcelain vases, from early 20th century. The heavy porcelain body is in elegant globular form and covered with thick creamy white glaze. The top opening rim is painted with gold as well as the double rings around the shoulder.
The neck and body are fully decorated with same pattern. A group of different colored bats represent the wish of prosperity in Chinese culture. Surrounding the bats are branches bearing full ripe peaches, extending from a Chinese longevity symbol...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Heart Lamp
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Doral, FL
Original and anatomically impeccable, Heart Lamp is the perfect one for undercover romantics. A soft light that surrounds the sweetest dreams, with a touch ...
Category
2010s Chinese Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Blue and White Porcelain Jars-Shaped Table Lamps, Wired the the USA
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of white and blue porcelain jars-shaped table lamps with auspicious fish and water plant motifs, wired for the USA. Transform your space with this elegant pair of modern blue ...
Category
2010s Asian Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
20 Inch Diameter Black/White Porcelain Shallow Domed Pendents
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have always loved the large flat porcelain over steel industrial shades.
For years we hunted the auctions and flea markets looking for examples. They were always hard to find and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Chinese Blue And White Vase As Lamp
Located in Norwood, NJ
Beautifully decorated vintage porcelain blue and white ceramic vase converted to a lamp. With various foliage and applied handles in the form of roses and vine. A crackle glazed fini...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Herend Rothschild Bird Dinnerware Set ~ 60 pieces ~ 12 place settings
Located in New York, NY
A set of 60 pieces in the Herend Rothschild Bird pattern porcelain dinnerware.
Includes the following 60 (sixty) pieces:
12 dinner plates, model 1527 (10 3/4 in.)
12 salad/dessert p...
Category
1980s Vintage Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Hand Painted Floral Porcelain Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Chinese Hand-Painted Floral Porcelain Vase with intricate motifs and vibrant hues, perfect as a decorative accent or collectible.
We sell items as acquired, without restoring or r...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Noritake Art Deco 4 Piece Set
By Noritake
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely early 20th century, Art Deco period Noritake lustreware 4 piece high tea set in Classic deco style.
From circa 1930 these pieces are ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Moss Girl Sculpture by Kim Simonsson, circa 2020, Finland
Located in Girona, Spain
DESCRIPTION: Moss Girl Sculpture by Kim Simonsson, circa 2020, Finland
Synthetic moss over a porcelain base.
From the series of "Moss People".
Unique piece.
CONDITION: Good condition...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Charming Miniature Sink from the Early 20th Century, Johnson Brothers Hanley Ltd
Located in Knivsta, SE
Charming Miniature Sink from the Early 1900s – Johnson Brothers Hanley Limited, England
Rare and charming miniature ceramic sink from Johnson Brothers Hanley Limited, England. An replica of a full-sized traditional sink, featuring beautiful details and solid craftsmanship.
This miniature sink was likely a promotional product...
Category
Early 20th Century English Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Meissen Marcolini Porcelain Chinoiserie Incense Burner Vase and Cover
Located in New York, NY
A rare Meissen Marcolini Porcelain Chinoiserie incense burner vase and cover, made for the Chinese market, circa 1800, blue cross swords and star mark, Pressnummer 58
A Museum Quality Piece.
Painted in the sought after famille rose palette with sprigs of indianische Blumen and enriched in gilding, the simulated pierced body supported by four feet painted with stylized dragons, the pierced cover with a Buddhist lion finial.
10" high x 6" wide x 6" deep
The shape of this piece, which appears to be unrecorded in the literature, is inspired by similar Chinese porcelain censers from the Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period (1654-1722). An example in the Palace Museum, Beijing, is illustrated by Li Yi-hua in Qing Porcelain of Kangxi, Yongzheng and Qianlong Periods from the Palace Museum Collection, Hong Kong, 1989, pl. 65. Another in the British Museum, London (museum no. PDF, A.812) is catalogued as a perfume-holder.
These porcelain examples are in turn inspired by ancient Chinese bronzes from both the Shang (1600-1046 BC) and the Zhou (1046-246 BCE) dynasties, an example of which was sold anonymously by Christie's New York, 22 March 2019, lot 1601. This chain of inspiration tracking backwards from the 19th century to antiquity provides a clear example of how ceramics, and indeed other mediums, are able to influence and motivate the works of later generations.
For a Meissen porcelain snuff...
Category
Late 18th Century German Chinoiserie Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Hermes "Chaine D'Ancre" Vide Poche
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Hermes "Chaine D'Ancre" platinum rectangular porcelain vide-poche, change tray or pocket emptier / Made in France circa 1990s
Original stamp at underside / comes in original ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Plate Arita Kraak Dish, Ca 1700
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing this very nice edo period, 1680-1700, example. With a central scene of a flowers. The rim beautifully painted, quite unusual.
Unmarked at base
Arita ware, also known as Ar...
Category
17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Art Deco French Sculpture of Two Fish in Craquelé Porcelain
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.
Nice ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Italian Hollywood Regency Style Gilt Porcelain Brackets Shelves, c. 1950
By Serge Roche
Located in Pearland, TX
A stunning pair of vintage Italian Hollywood Regency cream and gold porcelain wall brackets or shelves, circa 1950. In the style of Serge Roche and Dorothy Draper. These stylish brac...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export 20th Century Blue and White Porcelain Vase with Dragon Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Chinese Export blue and white porcelain vase from the 20th century, with dragon motifs. Created in China during the 20th century, this blue and white porcelain vase features a nice...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Porcelain Bowl Hand Painted Blue and White, 18thC or earlier
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a Chinese Export porcelain bowl, hand painted in a blue and white pattern, which we date to the 18th Century or earlier, back to late Ming dynasty in the early 17th century. ...
Category
Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Seven Antique Limoges Mansard Hand Painted & Gilt Porcelain Plates c1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
Seven Antique Limoges Mansard Hand Painted & Gilt Porcelain Plates with Fruit Still Life c1880
Measures - 9 1/8" x 9 1/8" x 1 1/8"
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Large Chinese Rose Medallion Porcelain Wash Bowl with Garden Scene 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Large Chinese Rose Medallion Porcelain Wash Bowl with Garden Scene & Butterflies 20thC
Measures - 7 1/2"h x 16"w x 16"d
Category
20th Century Asian Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Garden Stool
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Chinoiserie blue and white porcelain garden stool, plant stand, or small side table featuring depictions of a scenic Asian landscapes and f...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Astrolabe Plate
Located in Downingtown, PA
Vintage Piero Fornasetti astrolabe plate,
Numbered #7 in Series
1960s-mid 1970s.
The Piero Fornasetti porcelain plate depicts an astrolabe in a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
A Barr, Flight & Barr Worcester Porcelain Japan Pattern Teapot c.1810
Located in Exeter, GB
A very fine Barr, Flight & Barr Worcester Porcelain Teapot & Stand c.1810. Decorated all over in Flight & Barr's popular 'Japan' pattern.
This pattern is also sometimes referred to...
Category
19th Century British Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
A very fine Spode porcelain punch bowl in pattern 944 c.1805-1810
By Spode
Located in Exeter, GB
A very fine Spode porcelain punch bowl c.1805-1810. Finely decorated and gilded in a rich pattern number 944.
Condition: Excellent
Category
19th Century British Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Large Chinese Porcelain Fish Bowl Planter
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Large colorful vintage Chinese porcelain fishbowl. Features Classic, oriental scenes with Chinese family ,birds flowers and Chinese motifs throughou...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Large Chinese Export Hand Painted Rose Medallion Porcelain Bowl
Located in San Diego, CA
Large Chinese export hand painted rose medallion porcelain bowl, circa early 1950s. This gorgeous bowl has a wonderful traditional design and is in v...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair 20th C. of Guangxu period Chinese Porcelain Vases Decorative Object CA LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair of Guangxu period, early 20th century (1900-1910), Chinese Porcelain Vases Decorative Object CA LA. Very beautiful and detailed pair of Chinese Porcelain vases circa early 19th ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Japanese Porcelain Pair of Floor Vases in Cobalt Blue and Imperial Peacock Decor
Located in Bochum, NRW
Japanese Porcelain Pair of Floor Vases in Cobalt Blue and Gilt Accents.
Everted ruffled rim, enhance with gilt handles.
Height 60 cm.
Discover the elegance of Japanese craftsmanship ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
French Antique Gilded Chiseled Bronze Clock
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A superb quality 19th century French bronze gilt mantel clock, retaining its original glass dome, and adorned with a finely detailed rustic female figure in period dress, reclining o...
Category
19th Century French Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Famille Rose Garden Stool c. 1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Famille Rose garden seat, of handpainted porcelain, its traditional studded drum shape is intricately decorated in a pastel palette of blues, ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Mitterteich Eternal Dinner Plates ; Set of 12
Located in Malibu, CA
Mid-century Bavarian dinner plates by Mitterteich in bright white with gold rim.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Adorable and Therapeutic Musical Clown Automaton Figure Toy French
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality therapeutic musical automaton clown toy in wonderful vintage working condition.
Features porcelain head, hands and feet.
Made in France circa...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Chinese Blue and White Jars with Lids
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of Chinese blue and white vases with lids.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Art Deco Half Doll Porcelain Vanity Powder - Trinket Box, 1930's
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this very attractive and totally original 1930's Art Deco ladies powder/ trinket box. Made from porcelain with a vibrantly colored painted finish. Highly fu...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco 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.
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