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Material: Porcelain
Pair 20th Century Chinese Export Famille Verte Porcelain Parrots, Kangxi Style
Pair 20th Century Chinese Export Famille Verte Porcelain Parrots, Kangxi Style

Pair 20th Century Chinese Export Famille Verte Porcelain Parrots, Kangxi Style

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Chinese Export Famille Verte Porcelain Parrots, Kangxi Style, Mid-20th Century A striking pair of Chinese export porcelain parrots, modeled in the Kangxi famille verte tradi...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export 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

Mid Century Beaded Tulip Floral Arrangement
Mid Century Beaded Tulip Floral Arrangement

Mid Century Beaded Tulip Floral Arrangement

Located in Riverdale, NY

Impressive Beaded Flower Tulip Arrangement from the 1960's. The rage for beaded flowers started in the 1960's and ornate labor intensive, professiona...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Glass

Chinese Famille Verte Floor Vase On Stand
Chinese Famille Verte Floor Vase On Stand

Chinese Famille Verte Floor Vase On Stand

Located in Norwood, NJ

Large and colorful Famille Verte floor vas on stand with panels of scholars and children in teaching and contemplation. Applied Foo dog handles on neck. Vase height 23.5" Stand heigh...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Sea Shell Big Dish
Sea Shell Big Dish

Sea Shell Big Dish

$1,306Sale Price / item|20% Off

Sea Shell Big Dish

Located in Paris, FR

Dish sea shell big with all structure in fine handcrafted porcelain in white finish. Delivered in luxury gift box.

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

C. 1908 Pair of English Wedgwood Cows Flow Blue Pattern Plates
C. 1908 Pair of English Wedgwood Cows Flow Blue Pattern Plates

C. 1908 Pair of English Wedgwood Cows Flow Blue Pattern Plates

By Wedgwood

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1908 Pair of Wedgwood Cows flow blue pattern plates, English. A reserve of Highlands Long Horn Cattle surrounded by 3 reserves of short horn cattle. Imperial porcelain mark. Go...

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Early 20th Century English Romantic Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Large Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Powder Blue Porcelain YenYen Shaped Vase 1850
Large Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Powder Blue Porcelain YenYen Shaped Vase 1850

Large Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Powder Blue Porcelain YenYen Shaped Vase 1850

Located in Portland, OR

A fine & large antique 18th Century Chinese Qing dynasty, Qianlong period powder blue glazed 'Phoenix-Tail' or 'Yen Yen' shaped porcelain vase, circa 1750. The large globular balust...

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1750s Chinese Qing Antique Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Porcelain Monkey Lamp
Vintage Porcelain Monkey Lamp

Vintage Porcelain Monkey Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1960's Italian porcelain monkey lamp Measurements: Height of body: 20" Height to shade rest: 29" Width: 10" Depth: 7"

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1960s Italian Vintage Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Cobalt Blue Royal Limoges France 22-Karat Gold Trinket Box
Vintage Cobalt Blue Royal Limoges France 22-Karat Gold Trinket Box

Vintage Cobalt Blue Royal Limoges France 22-Karat Gold Trinket Box

By Limoges

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Elegant vintage round Limoges 22-karat gold trinket jewelry box. French vintage Limoges trinket box in cobalt royal blue with fine gold decor. Marked...

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Four Delft Blue and White Vases
Set of Four Delft Blue and White Vases

Set of Four Delft Blue and White Vases

Located in Chicago, IL

This exquisite set of four mid-20th century Dutch Delft vases showcases the timeless beauty of blue and white pottery. Each vase features a graceful silhouette with wide lips, long n...

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1960s Dutch Baroque Vintage Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Imari Dinner Plates, Set of 10
Japanese Imari Dinner Plates, Set of 10

Japanese Imari Dinner Plates, Set of 10

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a very good set of 10 Japanese Imari hand painted dinner plates that date to the Meiji period. All 10 plates are in very good original condition, showing only hints of use. T...

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1890s Japanese Japonisme Antique Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s

Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s

Located in Oslo, NO

Wonderful and decorative ceiling light with shade in hand-painted glass and base in porcelain. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and ...

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1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Glass

Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s
Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s

Scandinavian Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s

Located in Oslo, NO

Wonderful ceiling light with decorated glass shade and base in porcelain. Designed and made in Norway from circa 1950s first half. The lamp is fully working and in very good vintage ...

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1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Glass

19th c. French Porcelain Soup Tureen with Tray, Paris Vierzon
19th c. French Porcelain Soup Tureen with Tray, Paris Vierzon

19th c. French Porcelain Soup Tureen with Tray, Paris Vierzon

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This exceptional porcelain soup tureen with its matching tray is a fine example of 19th-century French tableware, produced by the distinguished manufactory Lehailleux & Pepin, based ...

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19th Century French Antique Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Hourglass Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston, 1950s
Porcelain Hourglass Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston, 1950s

Porcelain Hourglass Table Lamps by Gerald Thurston, 1950s

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in Westport, CT

Stunning pair of vintage table lamps that exude sophistication and style - a true collector's item for those who appreciate mid-century modern design. These lamps were designed by th...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Brass

Lladró Polo Player Figurine in White by Ernest Massuet. Limited Edition.
Lladró Polo Player Figurine in White by Ernest Massuet. Limited Edition.

Lladró Polo Player Figurine in White by Ernest Massuet. Limited Edition.

By Ernest Massuet, Lladro

Located in New York City, NY

White matte porcelain figurine of a limited series polo player with methacrylate support attached to the base. Polo Player, is a piece full of energy in which we see the horse litera...

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Acrylic, Porcelain

Qianlong-Style Celadon Vase with Gilt Rims
Qianlong-Style Celadon Vase with Gilt Rims

Qianlong-Style Celadon Vase with Gilt Rims

Located in San Francisco, CA

Qianlong-Style Celadon Vase with Gilt Rims A Chinese celadon vase with a rounded body, narrow neck, and flared base. The pale blue-green glaze is accented by subtle molded floral pa...

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20th Century Chinese Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

1920s Belle Époque Floral Porcelain Serving Tray from France
1920s Belle Époque Floral Porcelain Serving Tray from France

1920s Belle Époque Floral Porcelain Serving Tray from France

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice Porcelain serving tray .Decorated with Flowers .Standing on White Metal feet . And hand grips . So elegant

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1920s French Belle Époque Vintage Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Science, Large Allegorical Figure, By Emmerich Andresen, Meissen Germany, c 1900
Science, Large Allegorical Figure, By Emmerich Andresen, Meissen Germany, c 1900

Science, Large Allegorical Figure, By Emmerich Andresen, Meissen Germany, c 1900

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Very delicate Meissen porcelain figurine around 1900: A beautiful young woman, barefoot and wearing a sleeveless dress that flows around her body, draped in cloths that cast artistic...

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1890s German Classical Greek Antique Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Italian Mangani Porcelain Chandelier – 1970s
Rare Italian Mangani Porcelain Chandelier – 1970s

Rare Italian Mangani Porcelain Chandelier – 1970s

By Mangani Firenze

Located in Antwerp, BE

Rare Italian Mangani Porcelain Chandelier – 1970s A stunning and rare 8-arm chandelier crafted by the prestigious Mangani Firenze atelier in Italy, known for its exquisite porcelain...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Brass

Large & Impressive 19th Century Sèvres Style Porcelain Gilt Gold Decorated Urns
Large & Impressive 19th Century Sèvres Style Porcelain Gilt Gold Decorated Urns

Large & Impressive 19th Century Sèvres Style Porcelain Gilt Gold Decorated Urns

Located in Tarry Town, NY

An extraordinary and monumental 19th century French Sèvres Style porcelain centerpiece covered urn or vase, crafted in France during the early to mid-19th century. This impressive de...

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1870s French Louis XVI Antique Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique Chinese Export Famille Rose Dessert Plates Circa 1750
Pair of Antique Chinese Export Famille Rose Dessert Plates Circa 1750

Pair of Antique Chinese Export Famille Rose Dessert Plates Circa 1750

Located in Katonah, NY

We are pleased to offer this pair of Chinese export Famille Rose dessert plates with sprays of delicately painted flowers in purple and pink surrounding a bouquet of tulips and peoni...

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1750s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Wien vase in hand-painted porcelain. Classic motifs and gold decoration.
Antique Wien vase in hand-painted porcelain. Classic motifs and gold decoration.

Antique Wien vase in hand-painted porcelain. Classic motifs and gold decoration.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Antique Wien vase in hand-painted porcelain. Classic motifs and gold decoration on a dark blue background. Late 19th century. Measures: 21 x 10 cm. In e...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Revival Antique Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Goebel Porcelain Hand Painted Bird Figurine of a Pied Wagtail
Goebel Porcelain Hand Painted Bird Figurine of a Pied Wagtail

Goebel Porcelain Hand Painted Bird Figurine of a Pied Wagtail

By Goebel Company

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Goebel porcelain figurine of a Pied Wagtail bird. It depicts a very well done hand painted black, brown, gray blue and white, Wagtail bird. It has the Goebel hallmark plus ...

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20th Century German Art Nouveau Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Jacqueline and Tim Orr black ceramic porcelain figurativ buste circa 1980
Jacqueline and Tim Orr black ceramic porcelain figurativ buste circa 1980

Jacqueline and Tim Orr black ceramic porcelain figurativ buste circa 1980

By Tim Orr

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Jacqueline and Tim Orr Black ceramic porcelain firgurativ buste unique handmade piece original perfect condition signed under the base Height 22 cm Large 19 cm Depth 13 cm

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Dinner Plate - Butterfly, Insect Collection
Porcelain Dinner Plate - Butterfly, Insect Collection

Porcelain Dinner Plate - Butterfly, Insect Collection

By Bertrando Di Renzo

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

Step into the charm of an English garden with our porcelain plates, adorned with delicate hand-appliqué design of a butterfly. Perfect as enchanting tableware to elevate your dining ...

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2010s Italian Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

A Chinese Oxblood Glazed Porcelain Vase, Republic Period, Early 20th Century
A Chinese Oxblood Glazed Porcelain Vase, Republic Period, Early 20th Century

A Chinese Oxblood Glazed Porcelain Vase, Republic Period, Early 20th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Chinese Oxblood Glazed Porcelain Vase, Republic Period, Early 20th Century Description: Features a rich, mottled red glaze. The deep, rich red color is achieved by using copper ox...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Single Chinese Green Lotus Flower Porcelain Table Lamp
Single Chinese Green Lotus Flower Porcelain Table Lamp

Single Chinese Green Lotus Flower Porcelain Table Lamp

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Single Chinese porcelain vintage porcelain lidded ginger jar table lamp, featuring a vibrant green lotus flower and leaf design with gold gilt accents. The porcelain vase rest on cu...

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1960s Chinese Vintage Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Brass

Monumental Hand-Painted Asian Porcelain Vase, circa 1900
Monumental Hand-Painted Asian Porcelain Vase, circa 1900

Monumental Hand-Painted Asian Porcelain Vase, circa 1900

By Satsuma

Located in BŘECLAV, CZ

An impressive large-scale Asian porcelain floor vase, dating to circa 1900, featuring finely executed hand-painted decoration with vibrant floral and bird motifs. Created in the Chin...

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Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Ralph Lauren Home Spectator Cadet 9-Piece Set
Ralph Lauren Home Spectator Cadet 9-Piece Set

Ralph Lauren Home Spectator Cadet 9-Piece Set

By Ralph Lauren

Located in New York, NY

A set of nine (9) pieces in the Cadet blue / gold pattern by Ralph Lauren Home Collection. Signed, made in 1995-1996. Includes the following nine pieces: 1 creamer 1 sugar bowl 1 8...

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1990s Portuguese Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen. Porcelain figure of “Harlequin” in a classic Commedia dell’arte costume
Meissen. Porcelain figure of “Harlequin” in a classic Commedia dell’arte costume

Meissen. Porcelain figure of “Harlequin” in a classic Commedia dell’arte costume

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen Porcelain Figure “Harlequin”. Magnificent and highly detailed porcelain figure of Harlequin in a classic Commedia dell’arte costume, executed in the finest colors with lavis...

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20th Century German Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Qing Chinese Famille Rose Canton Porcelain Bowl
Antique Qing Chinese Famille Rose Canton Porcelain Bowl

Antique Qing Chinese Famille Rose Canton Porcelain Bowl

Located in Norwood, NJ

Antique Qing Chinese Export Famille Rose Canton Porcelain Punch Bowl with multiple painted panels. The exterior of this gorgeous bowl is decorated with multiple panels which include ...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Exceptional Art Deco Hand Carved & Layered Alabaster Pendant Light / Chandelier
Exceptional Art Deco Hand Carved & Layered Alabaster Pendant Light / Chandelier

Exceptional Art Deco Hand Carved & Layered Alabaster Pendant Light / Chandelier

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning, geometrically circular Art Deco chandelier. With early 20th century lighting as one of our specialities, we were thrilled to find another rare and truly beautiful Art Deco...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Alabaster, Metal, Brass

Antique Meissen-Style 5 Arm Glazed Porcelain Chandelier with Porcelain Florals
Antique Meissen-Style 5 Arm Glazed Porcelain Chandelier with Porcelain Florals

Antique Meissen-Style 5 Arm Glazed Porcelain Chandelier with Porcelain Florals

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Toronto, ON

Antique Meissen-Style Five-Arm Porcelain Chandelier - This exquisite chandelier is executed in the celebrated Meissen style, showcasing the refined artistry and ornamental richness a...

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Early 20th Century German Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

White Porcelain Vintage Industrial Clear Glass Brass Wall Lamp Sconces
White Porcelain Vintage Industrial Clear Glass Brass Wall Lamp Sconces

White Porcelain Vintage Industrial Clear Glass Brass Wall Lamp Sconces

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Porcelain industrial wall lamp. White porcelain, cast iron, brass and clear glass. 2 conductors, no ground. Diameter wall mount 10.5 cm / 4”. 2 holes to secure. For use inside only...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Brass, Iron

White Porcelain Holophane Striped Glass Vintage Industrial Brass Pendant Lights
White Porcelain Holophane Striped Glass Vintage Industrial Brass Pendant Lights

White Porcelain Holophane Striped Glass Vintage Industrial Brass Pendant Lights

By 360volt

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Porcelain Industrial hanging lamp. White porcelain, brass and clear striped glass. 2 conductors, no ground. Weight: 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps hav...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Hand Painted Asian Porcelain Ginger Jar
Vintage Hand Painted Asian Porcelain Ginger Jar

Vintage Hand Painted Asian Porcelain Ginger Jar

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Discover the Vintage Hand-Painted Asian Porcelain Ginger Jar with intricate floral motifs and rich colors, a timeless decor addition. We sell items as acquired, without restoring ...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Capodimonte, Enamelled Porcelain Group, Putti with Flowers After Badessi
Capodimonte, Enamelled Porcelain Group, Putti with Flowers After Badessi

Capodimonte, Enamelled Porcelain Group, Putti with Flowers After Badessi

By Capodimonte

Located in BARSAC, FR

Capodimonte factory in Italy near Naples. Enamelled porcelain group presenting three putti playing with sheaves of rosebuds, one of them carrying a basket on his head. Signed L...

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Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

#11 Antique Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Autumn Tea Set 19th Century Wisteria
#11 Antique Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Autumn Tea Set 19th Century Wisteria

#11 Antique Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Autumn Tea Set 19th Century Wisteria

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Fabulous Tea set Satsuma of 11 pieces. Meiji period, 19th century Marked: Condition 1 cup with small frits/fleebites rim, rest perfect. Size jugs 110-140mm high cups 90x45mm DXH and...

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19th Century Japanese Qing Antique Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Porcelain Ceramic Wall Plaque Emmeline Harris Female Nude Art Nouveau
Antique Porcelain Ceramic Wall Plaque Emmeline Harris Female Nude Art Nouveau

Antique Porcelain Ceramic Wall Plaque Emmeline Harris Female Nude Art Nouveau

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An exceptionally well cast English Porcelain or Ceramic Wall Plaque depicting a standing Female Nude holding a ball, nicely cast is high relief. Signed and dated lower right 1917. ...

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19th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Plaster

Richard Ginori Brown & Gold Trimmed Dinnerware Service Of 93 Pieces
Richard Ginori Brown & Gold Trimmed Dinnerware Service Of 93 Pieces

Richard Ginori Brown & Gold Trimmed Dinnerware Service Of 93 Pieces

By Richard Ginori

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Richard Ginori Brown and Gold Trimmed Dinnerware Service Of 93 Pieces. Richard Ginori Dining & Coffee Porcelain Set "Contessa" Pattern, Italy. Richard Ginori porcelain dinnerware ser...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Gold

Continental '19th Century' Porcelain Keystone Shaped Wall Mirror
Continental '19th Century' Porcelain Keystone Shaped Wall Mirror

Continental '19th Century' Porcelain Keystone Shaped Wall Mirror

Located in Queens, NY

Continental, possibly German, '19th centurty' white porcelain keystone shaped wall mirror with yellow trim and floral decoration having a floral pediment (similar to VCG005).     

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19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Blue and White Porcelain Jars-Shaped Table Lamps, Wired the the USA
Pair of Blue and White Porcelain Jars-Shaped Table Lamps, Wired the the USA

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 ...

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2010s Asian Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Six Antique Hand-Painted Majolica Asparagus Plates, Circa 1900
Set of Six Antique Hand-Painted Majolica Asparagus Plates, Circa 1900

Set of Six Antique Hand-Painted Majolica Asparagus Plates, Circa 1900

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A charming set of six earthenware hand-painted square asparagus plates, with a pair of Majolica glazed asparagus tips at each of the four corners. In between, sprays of polychrome fl...

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Early 1900s French Antique Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Majolica, Porcelain, Ceramic, Paint

Exceptional Furstenberg Lidded Vase with Flower Bouquet Vintage Germany
Exceptional Furstenberg Lidded Vase with Flower Bouquet Vintage Germany

Exceptional Furstenberg Lidded Vase with Flower Bouquet Vintage Germany

By Furstenberg Porcelain

Located in Nuernberg, DE

An amazing glazed hand painted lidded vase made in Germany by Furstenberg Porcelain, a well known Manufactory for extraordinary items. This is a heavy vase but you can also use it as...

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1960s German Louis XV Vintage 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.