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Material: Porcelain
French Limoges Rectangular Hand Painted Porcelain Trinket Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Found in Paris, a charming Limoges porcelain rectangular trinket box painted in blue with a fantastic cross hatch design on the lid. This piece would certainly be a fantastic additio...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Gold, Brass

19th French Century Signed Samson Porcelain
Located in Roma, IT
19th French Century Signed Samson Porcelain Beautiful and rare hand-decorated porcelain bowl from the famous Edmé Samson manufacture (b Paris, 1810; d Paris, 1891). Displays the ori...
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Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique German Elfinware Porcelain Roses Trinket Box w/ Brass Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Designer: Elfinware Manufacturer: Elfinware Materials: Porcelain, Brass Accents
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1960s German Art Deco Vintage Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chinese Export Porcelain Plate Rose Medallion Hand Painted, Qing, circa 1875
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative Chinese Export, porcelain, Rose Medallion dish or plate which we date to the 19th century, Qing dynasty, circa 1875. I...
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair of Royal Copenhagen Bone China Demitasse Cups and Saucers circa 1951
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Delightful pair of bone china Royal Copenhagen demitasse cups and saucers One a soft pale pink, the other crushed raspberry. Each decorated...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue & White Tea Pot, c. 1930s
Located in Chicago, IL
This blue-and-white porcelain teapot dates to the early 20th century and would have been used as either a teapot for brewed tea or as a ewer for dispensing boiled water during tea ce...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Mid Century Murano Glass Pink Small Vase with a Frill, Italy, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A lovely Mid-Century Modern white Glass vase from the 1960s. Original vintage good condition. Only one unique piece.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass

Hermès by Limoges Ceramic Picture Frame with Equestrian Decor, circa 1960
Located in Atlanta, GA
A masterpiece of sophistication, this Hermes, Paris picture frame is an embodiment of timeless luxury. Expertly crafted in France circa 1960, this rare ceramic frame was exclusively ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Leather, Earthenware, Suede, Ceramic, Glass, Porcelain

Chinese Famille Rose Kamcheng Jar, Purple Ground, Dayazhai Style
Located in Glasgow, GB
This Chinese famille rose kamcheng jar is a fine example of late Qing-style porcelain, crafted in the vibrant Dayazhai style circa mid-20th century. The kamcheng, a Straits Chinese t...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Cluster of 5 Organic White Kawa Vases, Porcelain, Group, Set of 5, Ceramic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 5 Kawa Vases 04 & 05 Organic white ceramic vases with textured raw porcelain exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is on...
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2010s American Modern Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

Italian Neoclassical White Porcelain Reclining Man with Cornucopia Sculpture
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous neoclassical style white porcelain sculpture of a reclining man holding a cornucopia Italy, Circa 1960s Measures: 11.25"W x 4.25"D x 10...
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1960s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Pair French Ormolu Gilt Bronze Sevres Porcelain Candelabras Candlesticks
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Fine Stylish and Imposing Pair of French Three Light Table or Mantle Sevres Porcelain Ormolu Mounted Candelabra of outstanding quality. Mid to late Nineteenth Century. Each with ...
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19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Republic Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Covered Jar, with Calligraphy & Figures
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Republic Period Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Covered Jar with Calligraphy & Figural Scene China, Circa 1920–1940 Dimensions: 4.5" diameter x 4.5" (including stand) 3 pieces: lid, b...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Hardwood

Large Meiji Imari Center Bowl, Phoenix & Floral Motifs, Atributted Fukagawa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Japanese Imari Deep Center Bowl with Phoenix and Floral Motifs, Signed, Meiji Period, Attributed to Fukagawa, Circa 1880–1910 A richly enameled and finely detailed Meiji-era Imari p...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Small Chinese Porcelain Double Gourd Vase in Red Sang de Boeuf Glaze
Located in Glasgow, GB
A small Chinese double-gourd vase, handcrafted in China, circa 1960s. Finished in a rich oxblood red glaze, known as sang de boeuf, this piece embodies both Chinese tradition and a...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Six Art Deco Pressed Glass & Jade Porcelain Dessert Plates by Moser
Located in New York, NY
This extraordinary set of six Art Deco dessert plates, crafted by Moser in the Czech Republic circa 1900, exemplifies unparalleled elegance and 20th-century design ingenuity. Each pl...
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Early 1900s Czech Art Deco Antique Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Glass

Fine Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron & Opalescent Glass Entry Hallway Lantern Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique hand crafted, antique hall lantern with striking cylindrical glass. If you are looking for a rare, elegant, truly stylish and all-handcrafted pendant to grace your hallway, s...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass, Wire

Haviland Limoges Vieux Paris Green Set of Cup and Saucer
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage set of cup and saucer features Vieux Paris decor in green colorway on thin, semi-translucent porcelain. The pattern consists of cornflowers in blue, purple and gold colors, ...
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Late 20th Century French Romantic Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Large Antique Porcelain Platter Hand Painted in Red Chrysanthemum Pattern C-1820
Located in Katonah, NY
This exquisite Coalport porcelain platter was hand-painted in England circa 1820. It features the Red Chrysanthemum pattern, which showcases a bold, Imari-style design. The intricate...
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Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Parian Bust of Apollo 19th Century
Located in Rochester, NY
Parian bust of Apollo. After the antique Greek Roman original. 19th Century. grand tour
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19th Century European Antique Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Set of Two Vintage "Paper Bag" Vases by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal - 1970's
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Set of Two Vintage Beige/Brown "Paper Bag" Vases by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal pair of vintage "Paper Bag" vases designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal. These exceptional pieces...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Tema e Variazioni n.393 Round Ashtray
Located in Milan, IT
The face of opera singer Lina Cavalieri, reinterpreted by Piero Fornasetti, embellishes this hand-decorated porcelain ashtray, part of the iconic Tema e Variazioni series: an everyda...
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2010s Italian Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Spode Porcelain Serving Platter Hand Painted & Gilded Ptn 967 circa 1810
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a fine example of an English George III period, porcelain serving platter or large oval dish, made by Spode and hand painted in candlelight Pattern 967, during the early 19t...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Derby Mansion House Dwarf Figures porcelain, 19th Century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a pair of Derby Porcelain "Mansion House" Dwarfs or "Grotesque Punches" both with incised model numbers and dating to the 19th century. Both figures, male and female are m...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Rochard Limoges Paris Perfume Bottle in Porcelain Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Rochard, Limoges Paris, a hand enameled trinket box, a scent chest with a metal caged glass bottle, circa 1970-1980s. The oval metal braced box has a domed lid with a tear-drop...
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Late 20th Century French International Style Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Copper

Vintage Blue & White Porcelain Planter Jardiniere 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a delightful and decorative vintage blue and white ironstone china planter which will look fabulous with plants and flowers but is also i...
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Late 20th Century European Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Russian Lomonosov Blue Gold and White Porcelain Plate
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Russian blue, gold and white porcelain plate in the 'Cobalt Net' pattern by Lomonosov Porcelain, Russia, circa late-20th century, after 1991. Wi...
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Late 20th Century Russian Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Two Limoges France Oyster Plate French Vintage Porcelain
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of 2 vintage French oyster plates. Each oyster plate features 6 wells for oysters. They are marked at the back. Nice addition to you...
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Early 20th Century French Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Pendant Lights by Søholm, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Elegant White Scalloped Porcelain Pendant lights by Soeholm Stentoej. * Set (2) of dusty blue (with purple nuance) porcelain pendant lights with brass mounting. The lamps ar...
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1970s Danish Vintage Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Meiji Red & Gold Kutani Bowl, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This Japanese porcelain bowl from the late Meiji period (1867-1912) is beautifully decorated in the manner of Kutani ware (Nine Valleys ware). Brushed atop a crackled clear glaze, th...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Classy Art Deco White & Black Alabaster Pendant Chandelier with Chain & Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
Top class, Art Deco mint condition chandelier with a stylized flower shade and perfect canopy. Thanks to its good size and superb condition this alabaster chandelier will light up b...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Alabaster, Metal, Bronze, Brass

German Dresden Lace Porcelain Figurine Group, Couple Playing Chess Blue and Pink
By Dresden Figurine
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Beautiful porcelain group. The very fragile porcelain coming from the evaporated lace dipped in porcelain slip is perfect. Signed White blue and Pink color.
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1920s German Vintage Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Limoges Paris Round Rose & Gold Vintage Trinket Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A hand painted Limoges porcelain trinket box, France, circa 1970-1980. The round box is braced with a metal frame featuring a floral clasp. Decorated with a pink rose and gilded scr...
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1970s French French Provincial Vintage Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Metal

Antique Hand-Painted Porcelain “La Layon” Mantel Clock by Royal Bonn for Ansonia
Located in Tarry Town, NY
A beautifully executed mid-19th century mantel clock by the esteemed Ansonia Clock Company, featuring the “La Layon” model in collaboration with Royal Bonn, one of Germany’s most cel...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Piero Fornasetti Mid-Century Ceramic Bowl / Ashtray, Italy 1960s.
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bowl / ashtray / trinket dish / jewelry holder with amazing decor. Designed and produced by Piero Fornasetti in Milano, Italy. Early production, 1960s. Great original c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 12 Bohemia Stouffer Cobalt Blue & Gilt Dinner Plates
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of 12 Bohemia gilt & cobalt dinner plates by Stouffer China. Brand stamp on the underside.
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1910s American Bohemian Vintage Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 12 Plates, Piero Fornasetti, Adamo / Adam
Located in Stockholm, SE
12 plates of model Adamo (Adam) designed by Piero Fornasetti in the 1950s. Piero Fornasetti created one set of Adam and one set of Eva containing 12 plates each. These plates are 26 ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Utopical wireless lamp
Located in New York City, NY
Translucent porcelain lamp featuring a hummingbird decorated in gold, adjustable light and integrated LED technology. The translucent porcelain lithophane from the Utopical collectio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Limoges Porcelain Le Blanc Hotel Ashtray
Located in Bradenton, FL
A French white porcelain ashtray advertising The Le Blanc Hotel, Paris. A square ashtray with circular face is decorated with two opposing script ‘L’s’ in yellow and black. At each c...
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Mid-20th Century French Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Wilhelm Wagenfeld Bauhaus White Sconce Double Wall Light, Linder Germany, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A Midcentury Modern double socket wall lamp/sconce dating back to the 1950s, designed by Wilhelm Wagenfeld. Its form resembles a zeppelin or cigar, crafted from porcelain with a white glaze and topped with two white opaline glass shades. Executed by Linder Wandleuchten in Germany, this piece offers two E14 light sources and is preserved in very good condition. The lamp has a built-in switch, but it can be easily removed if you prefer to use it without. It has been rewired for modern use. Ideal for various settings, it is especially well-suited for bathrooms or as a vanity mirror light. Equipped with two E14 light sockets, it will be delivered with discreet, invisible adapters, ensuring effortless compatibility and hassle-free use worldwide and complies with the standards commonly used in different regions (USA, EU, etc.). Dimensions: Height: 3",Width: 10",Depth: 3.5" Wilhelm Wagenfeld was a renowned German designer recognized for his significant contributions to the field of industrial design. Born in 1900 in Bremen, Germany, he was particularly acclaimed for his works in the Bauhaus style and later contributions to modern design. His notable designs include the Bauhaus Table Lamp (1924), also known as the "Wagenfeld Lamp," the Kubus Chess Set (1928), a minimalist chess...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Glass, Opaline Glass

Chinese Blue & White Ginger Jars - A Pair
Located in Savannah, GA
A pair of Chinese blue and white ginger jars, 20th Century. 11 inches wide by 11 ½ inches tall
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20th Century Chinese Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Fornasetti Egocentrismo Porcelain Geometric Op Art Plates, Six Plates
Located in Downingtown, PA
Fornasetti Egocentrismo Porcelain Geometric Op Art Plates, Six Plates 1990s The Piero Fornasetti six circular plates in black and white have geometric op-art patterns named " Egocentrismo". They are numbered 1,2,2,3,4 and 5. Dimensions: 10 1/4 inches Diameter x 1 inch high (26cm diameter). Mark: Marks and inscriptions: A hand holding a brush dipped in paint and 'EGOCENTRISMO'/ 'FORNASETTI - MILANO, MADE IN ITALY' over a green back stamp- Eschenbach below a crown and below Bavaria Germany and three stars- all in underglaze green. Condition. Two with some rubbing. One of the most interesting elements of Fornasetti's practice is his aesthetic dedication to figuration and fantasy. What makes the set of "Egocentrismo" so special is that the pattern is entirely abstract! A true anomaly from Fornasetti's massive body of work, this motif reminds us how experimental and creative he was. Clearly influenced by both historical decorative motifs, Op art and Italian design. (For example Egocentrismo #4 is a variation of a pattern often used by Gio Ponti) Reference: Fornasetti: The Complete Universe, page 617, # 172-173. Originally a set of six plates named Egcentrismo (Egocentralism). Example in V & A, London (Museum # C.66-1985) "Hard paste porcelain plate, without edge rim but with foot rim. Black printed decoration in 'op-art' style; view down a chequer board cylinder with a black circle at the centre. Place of Origin: Milan, Italy (designed) Date: 1950-1960 (designed) Artist/maker: Fornasetti, Piero, born 1913 - died 1988...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Limoges Porcelain Dinner Set by F. Legrand & Cie - 68 Pieces
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite antique Limoges porcelain dinnerware set by F. Legrand & Cie showcases an exceptional polychrome and gold-accented design, embodying the timeless elegance of French cr...
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Early 20th Century French Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Kawa Vase 9.4, Organic Ceramic, White, Textured, Sculptural, Porcelain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An sculptural and organic porcelain vase with leather textured exterior surface and satin glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is one-of-a-kind. A multi...
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2010s American Modern Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

Las Palmas, Six Contemporary Porcelain Dinner Plates with Decorative Design
Located in Milano, Lombardia
La collezione di Porcellane Las Palmas deve il suo nome alla città di Palmas, in Brasile. Si tratta di un vero e proprio omaggio alle palme, che siano le loro foglie, l'intera pianta...
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2010s Italian Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Modern Punch Bowl Set - Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal - Porcelain
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful porcelain punch bowl set, made by the German brand Rosenthal. This is a design by the Danish designer Björn Wiinblad, who has had many collaborations with Rosenthal. The ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 12 Pc Meissen B-Form Teacups & Saucers Floral Crossed Sword Tea Set B154
Located in Dayton, OH
Twelve piece set of antique Meissen China. Porcelain, blue swords marks 1st and 2nd choice, form number B-154, B-form purple with scattered flowe...
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Late 19th Century Baroque Antique Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Wedgwood Fine Bone China Dinnerware Patrician Pattern England 165pcs
Located in Miami, FL
A very popular design from 1927 - 1986 for Wedgwood of Eutria & Barlaston, the Patrician Pattern of fine bone china dinnerware was produced ...
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Mid-20th Century English Romantic Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

3 Piece Place Setting Coffee Cup, Saucer, Plate Hutschenreuther Blue Onion
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful setting of three china porcelain Hutschenreuther blue onion pieces, made in Germany, in the 1960s. All items are in very good co...
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1960s German Modern Vintage Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Vide-Poche Ashtray Gucci Mid-Century Modern Italian Design 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Rare square-shaped vide-poche/ashtray made of white enamelled porcelain with multicolor decorations and golden border. Gucci, Italy 60s. Please watch the video and photos carefully, ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique 1925 Hutschenreuther Fritz Klee African Gray Parrot Porcelain Figurine
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Art Deco 1925 Hutschenreuther porcelain figurine in the shape of an African Gray Parrot perched on a white orb with gilt or...
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Early 20th Century German Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Famille Rose Medalion Canton Cantonese Chinese Porcelain Ormolu Vase Urn
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning and very large Chinese Canton famille verte ormolu mounted porcelain vase of museum quality, from the city of Canton, is decorated in the so-called Famille Verte manner, mid...
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19th Century Chinese Early Victorian Antique Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Ettore Sottsass Postmodern "Tigris" Porcelain Vase for Memphis Milano, 1983
Located in London, GB
For sale is a rare, early Post-Modern “TIGRIS” porcelain vase designed by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano and produced by Porcellane San Marco, in the 1980s. In 1983, Ettore Sott...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

12-Piece Fish Service - Raynaud Limoges - Porcelain with Gold Gilded Trims
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful porcelain fish service by Raynaud, Limoges, France. Hand-painted (Décor Main) with detailed freshwater fish motifs, richly decorated with 24-karat gold (Deux Feux or), fi...
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1960s French Vintage Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Modern Alka Kunst Bavaria Black & White Porcelain Pitcher Vase 1950s
By Alboth & Kaiser
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Striking mid-century modern porcelain pitcher vase designed by Alka Kunst, Bavaria, dating to the 1950s. This sculptural piece exemplifies the bold aesthetic of the era with its dyna...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Hertwig Katzhutte Germany Pair Parakeet Porcelain Figurine Ornament
Located in Bochum, NRW
Vintage Ceramic Pair Budgerigars by Hertwig Katzhütte Colorful ceramic pair of budgerigars or parakeets, made by german manufacturer Hertwig Katzhüt...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Blue Fish Glass Decanter or Vase, 20th Century, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Amazing Decanter/Vase fishes in blue color, made by one of the glass manufacture based in Czech Republic. Would make a great addition to every collection! Very good original vintage ...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Glass

Rosenthal Morandini Alphabet Vase Geometric Porcelain 1980s Studio Line Memphis
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
The Rosenthal Morandini "Alphabet" vase is a striking piece of design from the Rosenthal Studio Line. This vase features bold, geometric patterns in bright, contrasting colors like p...
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Compote By Bing and Grondahl
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Danish porcelain compote by Copenhagen Porcelain maker, Bing and Grøndahl, circa early to mid-20th century, Denmark. A porcelain compote or tazza which showcases the comp...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Gold

Rosenthal Andy Warhol "Golden Angels" NEW Espresso Cup and Saucer
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Rosenthal Studio-Line Andy Warhol christmas golden Angels espresso cup with saucer. Andy Warhol, quite possibly the greatest pop art artist of our time, loved Christmas and was known...
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern 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.

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