Antique Porcelain Nodders
A Pair of 19th Century Dresden Porcelain Nodding Head Figures seated on Pillows
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of 19th Century Dresden Porcelain Nodding Head Figures. Each figure is seated cross-legged
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1870s German Chinoiserie Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
$16,850 / set
H 15 in W 10 in D 9.5 in
A Meissen Porcelain Pagoda Nodding Head Figure
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century Meissen porcelain nodding head figure modeled as a seated pagoda figure, with head
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1880s German Chinoiserie Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Meissen nodding Pagodas, C19th 17cm high
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Pair late 19th Century Meissen porcelain nodding Pagoda figures. Each with wonderful bold hand
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Late 19th Century German Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
Chinoiserie German Porcelain Figure of a Nodder, Figure Seated Cross-Legged
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An antique German porcelain figure seated crossed-leg, "Nodder", dressed in an elaborately hand
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1890s German Rococo Revival Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
$6,800
H 10 in W 10 in D 10.5 in
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
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Late 19th Century German Chinoiserie Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Metal
$995
H 4 in W 5 in D 3.5 in
Pair 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Style of Nodding Pagoda Figures
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A large rare pair of 19th century Meissen Chinoiserie style Nodding Pagoda Figures with Movable
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1850s German Rococo Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
$48,500 / set
H 12 in W 12 in D 12 in
Pair of Antique Bisque "Nodders", Circa 1900-1910
Located in New Orleans, LA
These "nodders" always bring a smile to one's face. They are good conversation pieces as well.
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Late 19th Century German Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
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A pair of nineteenth century French nodding Pagoda figures
Located in London, GB
A pair of nineteenth century French nodding Pagoda figures depicting an oriental man and woman in
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Late 19th Century French Other Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Large Meissen Style Figures of Nodding Pagodas Late 19th century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
articulated 19th century Meissen Style figures. Nodding pagoda figures with action moveable head, hand and
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Late 19th Century German Chinoiserie Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Gold
Meissen Porcelain Nodder
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by the legendary Meissen, this charming porcelain nodder takes the form of an Asian woman
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19th Century German Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
Pair 19th Century Meissen Nodding Pagodas
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality pair of late 19th century Meissen porcelain Nodding Pagodas, each with wonderful
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19th Century German Chinoiserie Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of German Chinoiserie Porcelain Figures of Seated "Nodders"
Located in Essex, MA
Each with articulated heads, tongues and hands. Marked on reverse with a blue crossed X mark. Depicted as a seated man and woman in a variety of colors.
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1750s German Chinoiserie Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
A 19th Century Meissen Chinoiserie of a Nodding Pagoda Figure
Located in New York, NY
A 19th Century Meissen Chinoiserie of a Nodding Pagoda Figure with Movable Head, Hand and Tongue
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19th Century Austrian Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
Old or Antique Chinese Porcelain Buddha Nodder Bobblehead Spirit Naughty Figure
Located in Wilton, CT
Chinese porcelain lecherous spirit figure mischief maker with bobble tongue that wags lasciviously
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
H 4.5 in W 4 in D 3 in
A Pair of Porcelain Famille Rose "Nodding" Court Ladies
Located in Austin, TX
A large pair of Chinese export porcelain figures of court ladies with nodding heads.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Porcelain Nodders
Pair of Antique Bisque "Nodders"
Located in New Orleans, LA
These "nodders" are favorite collectibles and bring a smile to one's face.
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Early 20th Century German Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
A fine pair of 19th century German porcelain large hand painted Nodders
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine pair of late 19th century large German hand painted Chinese nodder figures . Elaborate hand
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Late 19th Century German Chinese Export Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
Nodding Head Figurine of Victorian Coachman IN STOCK
By Minton
Located in Katonah, NY
Nodding head figurine of a Victorian London coachman. He wears the overcoat and large rain hat
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1830s English Early Victorian Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
Nodding Head Figure of Victorian Coachman, Made in England, circa 1830
By Minton
Located in Katonah, NY
Is the coachman nodding a "Thank you" while he holds out his hand showing us his tip? Looking at
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1830s English Victorian Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Nodding Sculpture of Court Ladies
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely pair of Chinese export porcelain figures of court ladies with nodding heads, late Qing
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Porcelain Nodding Head Figurines by Ernst Bohne Söhne
By Ernst Bohne Söhne
Located in London, GB
These Ernst Bohne Söhne porcelain models take the form of a Chinese couple, who sit with their legs
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Late 19th Century German Chinoiserie Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Nodder
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by the legendary Meissen, this charming porcelain nodder takes the form of an Asian woman
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19th Century German Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Articulated Nodding Figure of Chinese Boy with Cabbage Hat
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An exquisitely detailed 19th century Meissen nodding figure of a Chinese Boy. After the 18th
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1790s German Rococo Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
Large 19th Century Meissen Style Nodding Buddha
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An impressive large German porcelain Meissen style nodding Buddha, Having reticulated tong and
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1880s German Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Meissen Nodding Pagoda
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th century Meissen porcelain pagoda with nodding head and hands, having
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Late 19th Century German Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Nodding Ladies, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful pair of famille rose enameled Chinese nodding porcelain models of court ladies. Made of
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Derby ‘Nodding’ Figure, Frölich, circa 1840
By Derby
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
A rare Derby porcelain ‘Nodding’ figure, circa 1840. Modelled after the Meissen original, as
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1840s English Georgian Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
German Porcelain Chinoiserie Nodder
Located in New York, NY
German Porcelain chinoiserie Nodder, circa 19th century. Underglazed blue mark underneath. The
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Late 19th Century German Chinoiserie Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
Chinoisie Meissen Porcelain Seated Nodder, Hand Painted, Circa 1900
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinoisie Meissen Porcelain Seated Nodder, Hand Painted, French, Moveable Hands & Head, Original
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Early 20th Century French Antique Porcelain Nodders
Nineteenth Century Porcelain Dresden Nodder
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Iconic oriental figure in porcelain with painted costume by Dresden of Germany. Popular in the mid
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19th Century German Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of European Porcelain Chinese Style Nodders
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegantly Decorated Pair of European Porcelain Chinese Nodders with Moving Hands, Heads & Tongues
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19th Century German Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
German Nodder
Located in New York, NY
Super piece by C.G.Schierpolz & Son, at Plaue in Thuringia, Germany. The firm was founded in 1820. The Dresden style items bearing the four-line crossed mark was used by them from 18...
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19th Century German Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Nodding Head Famille Rose Figures
By G. None
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine pair of Chinese nodding head Famille rose porcelain court figures on bases in the
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
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Collection of Italian Alabaster Marble Fruit Compote
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Bring timeless artistry to your home with this charming set of 7 antique Italian Alabaster Fruits. The set features 2 figs, a plum, 2 peaches and apricot and a pear-carved and have b...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Alabaster
Lalique France Crystal Rabbit ”Cesar” Figurine
By Lalique
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Lalique frosted and clear crystal rabbit “Cesar” figurine. The rabbit is lying down with its straight up ears in alert position and very large expressive eyes. It’s body is...
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Crystal
Massive Signed Baccarat 24 Light Two Tier Crystal Chandelier
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This Impressive chandelier by the renown maker Baccarat features two tiers of arms, baluster form stem, and a corona with hanging crystal fuchsia blossoms.
This chandelier is in exc...
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Mid-20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Crystal
$22,400 Sale Price
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H 58 in Dm 41 in
Navajo Sterling Spirit Dancer by Toby Henderson
Located in Litchfield, CT
By Toby Henderson, Dine-Navajo, American, circa 1980s. This spectacular sterling figure of a Navajo spirit dancer by renowned Navajo silversmith Toby Henderson is highly detailed. He...
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1980s American Native American Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Sterling Silver
Navajo Sterling Spirit Dancer by Tobey Henderson
Located in Litchfield, CT
This spectacular sterling figure of a Navajo spirit dancer by renowned Navajo silversmith Toby Henderson is highly detailed, circa 1980s, by Toby Henderson, Dine-Navajo, American. He...
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1980s North American Native American Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chinese Famille Noir Mille Fleur Assembled Service
Located in Austin, TX
A large assembled set of Chinese porcelain mille fleur wares. The set featuring a full tea service, as well as various plates, cups, and saucers. All piece in the mille fleur, or tho...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
Decorative Sculpture Ornament Rose Blossom Solid Block Rose Quartz Hand Carved
By Barberini
Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
Rose blossom sculpted entirely by hand starting from a solid block of rare rose quartz.
Dimensions: approximately D 12 x H 12 cm. Available in different marbles, onyx and quartzite...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Rose Quartz
$7,632 / item
H 4.73 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Meissen the Wave Art Nouveau Bowl Figurine Henschtel Konrad Q 169, circa 1900
By Julius Konrad Hentschel
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen rarest Art Nouveau item: The wave
Size:
Height 3.34 inches
Depth 6.10 inches
Width 8.26 inches
Manufactory: Meissen
Hallmarked: Blue Meissen sword mark (glazed bott...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain
$3,816
H 3.34 in W 8.26 in D 6.1 in
Antique German Silver Repoussé Battle Scene Tray, Circa 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
This richly decorated silver serving tray with repousse work is from Germany’s Gründerzeit period, circa 1850. The exquisite repoussage depicts an unknown military skirmish of soldie...
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19th Century German Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Silver
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
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19th Century Russian Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Silver
Chippendale Nostell Priory Mirror
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
This exceptional mirror is carved in the Chinese taste, surmounted with a pagoda and carved HoHo bird with foliate plate divisions and pierced fretwork apron. The original mirrors we...
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2010s English Chippendale Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair 18th Century French Gilt Bronze and Marble Figural Candelabra
Located in New York, US
Our monumental pair of 18th century candelabra of French origin depict Roman neoclassical male and female holding cornucopia, finely carved from white marble, with four light ormolu ...
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Early 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair Vintage Chinese Porcelain Hand Painted Tobacco Leaf Table Lamps Ginger Jars
By Mottahedeh
Located in Miami, FL
Offering a remarkable pair of completely restored vintage hand painted Chinese Tobacco Leaf lamps, circa Mid 20th Century. The lamps were disassembled, the ginger jars were thoroughl...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Brass
$4,500 / set
H 29 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
Antique Rococo Style Porcelain Mirror by Meissen
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Antique Rococo style porcelain mirror by Meissen
German, 19th century
Measures: Height 94cm, width 66cm, depth 14cm
Manufactured by the renowned Meissen Porcelain factory, whic...
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19th Century German Rococo Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Porcelain, Mirror
Austrian Bronze Sculpture by Franz Bergman
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cold painted Austrian bronze sculpture by Franz Bergman depicting a carpet trader.
The piece shows great attention to detail and craftsmanship.
Signed.
Measurements:
8 i...
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1950s Austrian Moorish Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Bronze
Antique George III Breakfront Bookcase in Mahogany with Broken Pediment Cornice
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
A wonderful Georgian mahogany breakfront bookcase of small proportions with astragal glazed doors and broken architectural pediment cornice, 18th century. The upper part with origina...
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Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Porcelain Nodders
Materials
Mahogany
$23,417
H 88.59 in W 66.93 in D 23.23 in
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Antique Porcelain Nodders For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique porcelain nodders available for sale. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and gold, all antique porcelain nodders available were constructed with great care. Antique porcelain nodders have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique porcelain nodders made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Rococo — are very popular at 1stDibs. Antique porcelain nodders have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Meissen Porcelain, Bohne
Sohne and Dresden Porcelain are consistently popular.
How Much are Antique Porcelain Nodders?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,625, while they’re typically $295 on the low end and $18,000 highest priced.
Questions About Antique Porcelain Nodders
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To know if porcelain is antique, start by looking for any maker's marks and researching their origins. In many cases, it is necessary to enlist the help of a licensed appraiser to accurately date porcelain ware. You'll find a selection of expertly vetted antique porcelain on 1stDibs.
Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020The best way to know is to take it to an expert, such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best way to identify an antique porcelain vase is to check for a maker’s mark. Gently flip the vase over and look for a signature or logo on the bottom. You may also find the name of the artist or designer. Old vases were also made in wood-based kilns, so an antique vase will likely have small imperfections such as coarseness, crackling or asymmetry. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your vase. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a variety of expertly vetted antique porcelain vases.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few ways to tell the approximate age of a porcelain vase, including identifying the maker's mark. These are usually located on the bottom of the vase. The maker's mark can help you find the era of manufacture once you know the company or studio that produced the piece. Look for imperfections, which were inevitable with wood-fuelled kilns of the past but uncommon with modern gas-fuelled kilns. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique porcelain from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One thing to look for in an antique porcelain figure is to look for the maker’s mark, usually found on the bottom of the piece. The porcelain figure will also have a delicate fragile quality to it. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique porcelain figures from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best way to determine the age of porcelain lamps is to work with an appraiser. While some online resources can be helpful when you’re looking for information about the value of an item, the suggested value you find may not be the actual value of your item, since that will depend on a number of factors, including the shape it’s in. You’ll find expertly vetted porcelain lamps and other decor on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024Yes, some antique porcelain is worth something. Many collectors actively seek out certain types of porcelain that are at least 100 years old. Some favorites among collectors include Chinese pottery, china crafted by makers like Rosenthal and Lenox and figurines produced by Meissen, Dresden, Nymphenburg and Capodimonte. Generally, the type, style, age, maker and condition will all play a role in determining how much antique porcelain is worth. If you wish to have any pieces in your collection evaluated, use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a variety of antique porcelain on 1stDibs.
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