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Material: Porcelain
Daisy Makeig-Jones Wedgwood Powder Blue Fish Bowl
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A powder blue bone china bowl designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones for Wedgwood circa 1915, beautifully decorated with a school of swimming fish.
This stunning powder blue fish bowl is an homage to Daisy Makeig-Jones’s beginnings at Wedgwood. In 1912, during her training, the factory successfully created the stippled blue glazing technique that covers this pot’s surface. Makeig-Jones’s own early fish designs accent this Wedgwood powder...
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1910s English Art Nouveau Vintage Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
6 Antique French Bloch & Bourdois Reticulated Dresden Style Porcelain Plates
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of 6 fine French reticulated porcelain plates.
By Bloch & Bourdois.
Decorated throughout with floral sprays, raised gold, gilt highlights, and a reticulated rim.
Simpl...
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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Afternoon Tea Set, English, Bone China, Cup & Saucer, Plate, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique two-person afternoon tea set. An English, bone China cup and saucer, sandwich and cake plate duo, dating to the late Victori...
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Late 18th Century British Victorian Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Cupid, Glazed Porcelain, Etc. Possibly Meissen, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Cupid. Glazed porcelain, etc. Possibly Meissen, 19th century.
With sticker on the base. It presents restorations.
Porcelain figurine that presents an oval and golden base on which Cupid is reclining, characterized as usual by his wings, his bow and his quiver with arrows. In addition, he carries a torch and appears with a garland of leaves. The piece presents strong similarities with figures found in clocks from Meissen, dating from the 19th century. VL Veneziani was a shop headquartered on Rome's Via Frattina (and another store on Via Gregoriana) specializing in selling antique...
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19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Other
Large Chinese Export Style Famille Rose Enameled Porcelain Charger, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
A massive famille rose enameled Chinese export style charger, Continental, probably French, circa 1900.
The large dish painted in vibrant famille rose enamels in an overall pink ton...
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Early 1900s French Chinese Export Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Enamel
19th C. Sitzendorf Meissen Style Seated Chinoiserie Nodder, Moving Head & Hands
By Sitzendorf
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century Sitzendorf Meissen-Style Seated Chinoiserie Nodder—Hand-Painted Porcelain—Articulated Head & Hands
This exquisite 19th-century Sitzendorf Meissen-style Chinoiserie no...
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Late 19th Century German Chinoiserie Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Metal
Large Pair of Sampson Style Porcelain Vases with Lids
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very fine pair of Sampson style Chinese porcelain vases, blue background with multicolored floral and bird motif. Excellent quality workmanship, bright and vivid color throughout.
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Sévres Porcelain, patinated Bronze and Ormolu
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A magnificent and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Sévres Porcelain, patinated Bronze and Ormolu garniture set. This stunning set consisting of a central clock and two ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
English Library Armchair of Leather and Mahogany in the Georgian Style
Located in Austin, TX
A fine library armchair or lounge chair of mahogany in the George III style from England, featuring a high upholstered leather back with wide comfortable upholstered leather seat and...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Late 19th Century Rose Medallion Chinese Export Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Rose Medallion Chinese Export bowl from the late 19th century.
Surrounded by classical oriental scenes around the outside and within the ce...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Lladro #4854 Porcelain Don Quixote Figurine
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite porcelain figurine, model #4854 by Lladro, was meticulously crafted in Spain circa 1980. Representing the iconic character Don Quixote, it captures the essence of Migu...
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1980s Spanish Modern Vintage Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Blown glass, porcelain engraved scultptural XL pendant light by Vezzini & Chen
Located in Milan, IT
“Anemone”
Introducing our pendant light, Anemone—a fusion of nature-inspired design craftsmanship. Drawing inspiration from the fluid grace of the sea anemone, the outer glass spher...
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2010s English Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique 18th c Kangxi Imari Barber Surgeon Basin Ca 1710 Japan Porcelain Chinese
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
An Imari Porcelain Barber's Bowl/Basin, used for shaving, bleeding and much more.
Late 17th or early 18th century,
Painted with central flowers, hares and Birds.
Size: 25.8x6.5cm dia...
Category
17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Large Porcelain Shell Cachepot
Located in New York, NY
A large circa 1940's Italian porcelain shell shaped cachepot.
Measurements:
Width: 19"
Depth: 13"
Height: 9"
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Constantinople 5 Plate
By Les Ottomans
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by the lavished elegance of the Ottoman empire, this porcelain plate is part of a limited series of 100 pieces and six different designs, each paying homage to an aspect of ...
Category
2010s Italian Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$110 / item
Pair, Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Rooster Decorated Dinner Plates
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite pair of Chinese Famille Rose porcelain plates showcases intricate hand-painted designs, featuring a rooster and garden scene surrounded by a richly decorated border. T...
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Mid-Century Chinese Painted & Gilt Famille Rose Porcelain Umbrella Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Created in China circa 1950, this large colorful Famille Rose umbrella stand is round in shape and features hand painted medallions with Ch...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 12 Royal Doulton Scenic Hand-Painted Artist Signed Garden Plates W/ Gold
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This set of 12 Royal Doulton dinner or cabinet plates is hand-painted with landscape and garden scenes in a bright vibrant palette. Each unique plate has the garden (Dingley Park, Dr...
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1920s English Vintage Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
God E12, Man's Moorish Head, Handmade in Sicily Vase, Size S. Monochrome
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The Collection
This collection offers ideas for contemporary décor through sophisticated revelations of art bound to the tradition of ceramics of Caltagirone, objets d’art that co...
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2010s Italian Modern Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Enamel
French Pair of Petite 19th Century Empire Period Urns
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A pair of French Empire period Old Paris Porcelain vases, circa 1810, with painted landscapes and figural scenes on each side. The Classical amphora profile features a gold-banded mo...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Gold
Vintage Wall Plates Seltmann Weiden Seasons Porcelain & Tin, Set 4, Germany, 70s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage BMF 95% Pewter Framed with Porcelain Plates "Four Seasons Wall Plates" Spring, Summer, Autum, Winter. Made in Germany.
Made at the famous Ge...
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1970s German Vintage Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Tin
English Scenic Porcelain Dessert Service, Mid-19th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
English Scenic porcelain Dessert service, mid-19th century, polychrome hand-painted with three various romantic landscape scenes in a round cartouches on a pink border, decorated wit...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Montereau B&Cie Faience French Porcelain Hand Painted Bird Charger Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning Antique Montereau B&Cie Faience French Porcelain Hand Painted "Birds" Large Charger Plate with Original Stamp to Reverse. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 2" H x 17.5"...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 6 - Ahrenfeldt Limoges for Richard Briggs Boston Gilt Enamel Dinner Plate
Located in Atlanta, GA
Charles Ahrenfeldt (French Limoges, 1884-1969) for Richard Briggs Company (American, 1798-1946). Mark dates 1894-1930.
An extremely fine quality set of six (6) porcelain plates hea...
Category
Early 20th Century French Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Lot of Nine Victorian Miniature Portrait painted on German Porcelain Plaque 1860
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful set of framed pictures portraits of people of the victorian era on porcelain plaques. Frames made of wood, ebonized. With light sign...
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1860s German Victorian Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Wood, Porcelain
1890s Victoria Carlsbad Austrian Ceramic Fish Set 11 Pieces
Located in Tarrytown, NY
11 Piece Victoria Carlsbad Austrian fish set.
Category
1890s Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Organic Ceramic Vessel, Kawa Large Vessel 05, Sculptural, Abstract, Porcelain
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kawa Series Large Vessel 05
Oversized white ceramic vessel with textured porcelain exterior surface and clear glazed interior. Made by casting liquid clay into sewn leather molds, a...
Category
2010s American Modern Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain
Chinese Famille Rose Garden Stool Circa 1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Famille Rose garden seat, of hand-painted porcelain. The traditional studded drum shape is intricately decorated in a pastel palette of blues, greens, yellows, and pinks, its body de...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century English Derby Porcelain Tureen with Lid
By Derby
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century English Derby Porcelain Tureen with lid.
Category
19th Century English Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Haviland Limoges Vase. Limited Edition N°2212
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 Chinese Porcelain Dish Hand-Painted Mandarin Ducks Qianlong, Circa 1770
Located in Katonah, NY
This gorgeous 18th-century Chinese plate was meticulously hand-painted in the Famille Rose style during the Qianlong period of the Qing dynasty, circa 1770.
The center features a del...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Nantgarw Porcelain Teacup and Saucer c1820
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Nantgarw porcelain teacup and saucer
Date : 1818-20
Period :Regency
Origin : Nantgarw, Wales. Probably London decorated
Colour : Polychrome
Pattern : Three garden flower pa...
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1820s British Regency Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Ashtrays Bavaria Germany Set of Two Hand-Painted Fine Porcelain
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hand-Painted Square Porcelain Ashtrays Bavaria, Germany.
Set of two Bavaria Germany fine porcelain ashtrays with 24 k gilt floral accent and rim.
Vintage porcelain ashtrays with Frag...
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Mid-20th Century German Louis XIV Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Large Imari Porcelain Vases, Japan, Late 19th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
A very fine pair of Imari porcelain vases, of tapering form with flared top. Decorated with polychrome birds and flowers on white background. The body is painted with shaped panels o...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Set Of 7 Fayence Plates "The Work Of The Campaign", France, 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
This wonderful set of seven plates are made of opaque porcelain, beautifully painted, each with an individual scene of the work of the campaign at the late 19th century.
Stamped at ...
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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
C. 1891-1911 Chinese Porcelain Light Blue Claire-De-Lune Glaze Vase
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1891-1911 Chinese porcelain light blue claire-de-lune glaze vase. Wispy, light, scrolling naturalistic underglaze blue decoration. Now with attached carved stand due to having ...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
French Louis XVI style Clock 2 dials Gilt Bronze w Sèvres Porcelain 19th century
Located in Sweden, SE
Hallmarked "Gantter" at nearly each bronze part. Movement and assembly presumably by Vincent et Cie, Paris, France, circa 1860.* Very rare and authentic giant 19th century clock. Thi...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Gold, Brass, Bronze
Vintage Alfoldi Porcelain Hungary Hand Painted Pitcher Vase
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Alfoldi porcelain Hungary hand-painted tankard pitcher vase.
Vintage retro Alfoldi porcelain large mug cup vase, with hand painted stylized traditional Hungarian motifs, tulip flowers, 1960s, Hungary.
Vintage retro Alfoldi porcelain decorative tankard made in Hungary...
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
A Pair of 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Models of Swans, After J.J. Kandler
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Models of Swans, After J.J. Kandler. The models are based on designs by Johann Joachim Kandler, the chief modeler at Meissen in the mid-18th ...
Category
1840s German Rococo Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Set of Six Iconic "Julia" Plates by Fornasetti
By Fornasetti
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of six "Julia" displaying porcelain plates with surrealism designs by Piero Fornasetti, an iconic series from 'Temi e variazioni' (“Themes and Variations”). These plates were m...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$3,000 / set
Antique Meiji Imari Style Porcelain Plate with Reticulated Rim, Ca 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this beautiful plate
Underglaze blue and overglaze other enamels.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Region of Origin: Japan
Period: 18th centur...
Category
19th Century Meiji Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$540 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 8 Antique Chinese Kangxi Porcelain Blue White Dinner Plates, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated set of 8 dishes in Blue and white with a lovely flower scene. Dating to circa 1720-1750
Unmarked at the base.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain &...
Category
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$3,071 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Hand Painted Porcelain Capo Di Monte Lamp of Bacchus, Italy, 19th Century, Italy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Italian porcelain hand painted traditional urn shape lamp by Capo Di Monte. Urn shape in form, the top is accented with two handles with swirls highly decorated in light pink, gold and yellow. The lamp widens at the bottom of the handles and tapers down to a wider body.
The body of this decorative lamp features scenes of robed figures of men and women at a Bacchanalian feast. Decoration includes scenes of women draped in various color robes such as pink green and yellow. Bacchus is depicted as surrounded by women and sports a dark beard and floral crown. The top includes piercing throughout.
The bottom of the porcelain portion of the lamp is decorated in a pink rope pattern around the edges. Just above, figures of light mint green leaves or petals are painted with gold hand painted edges.
The base of the lamp is made up of a gold or brass metal with an ornate floral pattern. Inside appears to be iron or steel. The shape of the metal base is square in form with a pinched design at each side. Original harp included, however no shade.
How we would style it:
A rare piece such as this Capo Di Monte deserves to be seen. It reminds us of the Venetian home of Dodie Rosekrans. Filled with timeless classical pieces, each with their own story. This lovely lamp deserves a home of a true collector who has a deep appreciation for classical Italian art. We love the idea of this piece in a foyer with a small fringe lamp...
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19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Metal, Gold
$1,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Spanish Garden Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 20th century Spanish garden table with a tiled top. 1920.
Internal reference: C
Code: 8899
Dimensions:
H: 29" (73.7 cm)
Di: 51" (129.5 cm)
Category
20th Century Spanish Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Concrete, Metal
$1,893
Pair of Tole Sconces with Flowers
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1950's Italian tole sconces with painted finish and porcelain flowers.
Measurements:
Height: 20"
Width: 12.5"
Depth: 7.5"
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Metal
$5,400 / set
A Large Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Decorated Gilt Foo Dog Handle Vases
Located in New York, NY
A Large Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Decorated Gilt Foo Dog Handle Vases. Each vase features finely painted scenes on cartouches. The decoration showcases figures engaged in daily ...
Category
1880s Chinese Qing Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Unique Unda Form by Dust and Form
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique unda form by Dust and Form
Dimensions: D 25.4 x 11.4 H cm
Materials: Porcelain
Origin Form Collection in three finishes: Hand-sanded (our classic, smooth, bare finish) Iv...
Category
2010s American Modern Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$1,069 / item
19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Imari Scalloped Oval Floral Charger Platter
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous antique 19th-Century Japanese Meiji Period Imari porcelain oval charger or platter with hand painted floral designs in the traditional Imari colors. This fine platter has ...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Pair of Huge Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Mounted Foo Dogs RF#01/02
Located in Norton, MA
Huge, Fine, and very detailed pair of Chinese turquoise glazed foo dogs from the mid-20th century. The hollow biscuit porcelain figures stand raised on a rectangular base and look si...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Other Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Rose Mandarin Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese export porcelain plate.
In the Rose Mandarin style.
Depicting an Imperial court scene. The man on the right is either a servant/government official come to v...
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Large Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Export Polychrome Porcelain Roosters
Located in Bradenton, FL
A wonderful pair of porcelain Chinese export models of roosters. A mirror-image pair of finely modeled porcelain roosters in polychrome glaze; each with great detail seen in their he...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Tea Service, Richard Ginori- San Cristoforo, Milan, 1930s
Located in Milano, IT
Decorated white porcelain tea service. Paintings are attributed to Giò Ponti, director and designer of Richard Ginori at the time. Manufacturing brand under the base. Teas service made of teapot, sugar bowl, milk jug, 12 small plates...
Category
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 3 Kangxi Period Chinese Porcelain Landscape Blue White Plates
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
An absolute top quality large Kangxi cobalt blue dishes, all with similar landscape scenes and moulded in a nice shape. These dishes tend toward the...
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$1,758 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Fine Painted Blue and White Porcelain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of fine painted blue and white porcelain lamps with bamboo and bird decoration, gilt bases. 21" H to the top of the vase.
(Lampshade not included).
Category
20th Century Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Hutschenreuther Leaf Vase, Porcelain, White, Black, Gold, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Hutschenreuther vase, porcelain, white, black, gold, leaf pattern, signed. Chunky medium scale bulbous form vase decorated with intricate black an...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$1,600 Sale Price
60% Off
Art Nouveau Porcelain Pink Pig Figural Catchall Antique, German, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful pink pig figural catchall. Made of Porcelain. A beautiful decorative piece of art for any room.
Category
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Qing Pair Jun-Ware Liver Red Glazed Foo Dogs
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and attractive pair Chinese Qing Jun-ware Foo dogs decorated in liver red glazes and dating from around 1850. The porcelain dogs are heavily made and stand raised on rectangul...
Category
1850s Chinese Qing Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Large Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Mounted Foo Dogs
Located in Norton, MA
Fine and very detailed pair of Chinese turquoise glazed foo dogs from the mid-20th century. The hollow biscuit porcelain figures stand raised on a rectangular base and are looking si...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Other Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Famille Verte Cabbage Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This whimsical Chinese ginger jar is decorated with famille verte enamels for an allover design of leafy green cabbage. Depicting the white stalks and curling leaves of a head of nap...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Richard Ginori Vintage Black Gold Porcelain Coffee or Tea Cup and Saucer
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and elegant Italian black and gold porcelain coffee or tea cup and saucer by designer Richard Ginori, circa mid-20th century, 1960s, Italy. With maker's mark on bottom of both as shown in last two images. Excellent condition as shown in images. No chips noted.
Measurements include:
Saucer: 5.38" Diameter.
Cup: 2.5" Height x 3.13" Diameter.
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Mid-20th Century Italian 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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