Chinese Porcelain Service
Early 20th Century French Chinese Export Porcelain
Porcelain
20th Century Danish Chinese Export Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Porcelain
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Ceramic, Porcelain
Vintage 1970s Chinese Platters and Serveware
Porcelain
Late 20th Century English Chinese Export Tableware
Vintage 1940s Czech Dinner Plates
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Gold
Early 20th Century German Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Platters and Serveware
Porcelain
20th Century Chinese Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Antique 1740s Chinese Chinese Export Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Late 20th Century British Tea Sets
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Streamlined Moderne Tableware
Porcelain
1990s Tableware
Porcelain
Vintage 1960s German Serving Pieces
Porcelain
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Serving Bowls
Porcelain
Vintage 1950s American Serving Pieces
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century European Classical Roman Tableware
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Dinner Plates
Porcelain
20th Century English Regency Tableware
Porcelain
Antique 1790s English Regency Tea Sets
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Dinner Plates
Porcelain
1990s English Modern Tableware
Porcelain, Ceramic
Vintage 1940s English Black Forest Ceramics
Porcelain
Late 20th Century American Regency Tableware
Porcelain
Early 2000s American American Colonial Platters and Serveware
Porcelain
Vintage 1980s British Modern Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Tableware
Enamel
Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Platters and Serveware
Vintage 1960s English Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Victorian Tableware
Porcelain
Vintage 1960s English Chinese Export Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Antique 1730s Chinese Chinese Export Nautical Objects
Porcelain
Antique Early 19th Century Regency Platters and Serveware
Porcelain
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Platters and Serveware
Ceramic, Porcelain
Vintage 1960s German Dinner Plates
Platinum
Vintage 1960s German Dinner Plates
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Historical Memorabilia
Porcelain
Vintage 1920s German Edwardian Porcelain
Porcelain
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Porcelain
Porcelain
Vintage 1930s French Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century French Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Porcelain
Vintage 1930s German Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Vintage 1920s German Edwardian Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Early 20th Century German Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Antique 1760s Chinese Chinese Export Platters and Serveware
Porcelain
Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Platters and Serveware
Porcelain
Vintage 1980s Portuguese Chinese Export Tea Sets
Enamel
Mid-20th Century English Dinner Plates
Porcelain
20th Century Serving Pieces
Platinum
Vintage 1950s English Chinese Export Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Vintage 1920s French Belle Époque Dinner Plates
Gold
Early 20th Century Tableware
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Japanese Victorian Serving Pieces
Porcelain
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Finding the Right Dining-entertaining for You
Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?
Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.
Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.
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 more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.
“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”
Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.
At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese Canton porcelain is a type of decorative hand-painted ceramic ware produced during the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries in China. Its name comes from the region where it originated. You will sometimes see it referred to as Cantonese porcelain. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Chinese Canton porcelain.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Chinese porcelain pillow is a type of ceramic object produced by Chinese artisans. They normally have highly decorative rectangular designs and feature curved tops. Historically, they functioned as headrests, but today they normally serve purely as decorations. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of Chinese porcelain ware.
- What is Chinese porcelain called?2 Answers
PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020True porcelain ware was developed in the 11th century at the imperial kilns of Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province, China. These early porcelains of the Song and Yuan dynasties are known as Qingbai or Yingqing ware, defined by a light blue-grey glaze. Later forms of Chinese porcelain include blue and white underglaze ware, Celadon ware, Jun ware, Famille Verte ware, Wucai (Five Color) ware, and Dehua ware, also known as Blanc de Chine.
Lotus GalleryMarch 17, 2021In China, porcelain is referred to a "cíqì" 瓷器. - Lotus GallerySeptember 15, 2020
Chinese porcelain can usually be dated by form and decoration. However, copies and forgeries abound, so you should have an expert such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum examine your porcelain to accurately date it.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify Chinese export porcelain, first look for a mark. Most pieces made after 1891 feature a maker's mark that you can research using authoritative online resources. Identifying older porcelain ware is more difficult. A licensed appraiser can provide assistance. You'll find a range of expertly vetted Chinese export porcelain on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You can sell old Chinese porcelain in a few ways. You can advertise the piece locally or work with an antique shop or auction house. There are also reputable online platforms available for selling online. Shop a collection of Chinese porcelain on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese blue and white porcelain is the most common type of decorated porcelain. Its name in Chinese is qinghua. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern Chinese blue and white porcelain from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese Kangxi porcelain was popular because of its particular blue colorings. The blue was made using cobalt ore which was imported from Persia. As cobalt ore was a scarce ingredient, the rarity made the porcelain items highly sought after. Shop a collection of Chinese Kangxi porcelain from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- PAGODA REDOctober 21, 2020
For thousands of years, China’s court-sponsored porcelain industry has been at the forefront of technical innovation and aesthetic refinement. Exquisite finishes and precision of form gave China an international reputation for fine ceramic wares. Age, shape, glaze, motif, and reign mark are all factors contributing to the value of a ceramic piece, indicative of the maker and the dynastic reign under which the object was created.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To identify Chinese porcelain marks, consult trusted online resources. Most markings on Chinese porcelain consist of four to six characters, and the last two often represent when a piece was produced. Since there is a lot of variation in the markings, looking at images shared on trustworthy websites is the best way to make an identification. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of Chinese porcelain.
- Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
The best way to know is to take it to an expert, such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Chinese blue and white porcelain is called qinghua, pronounced “CHING-hwa.” Artisans first began producing the porcelain during the Tang and Song dynasties ranging from 609 to 1279. However, the techniques the pottery is most well known for weren't developed until the subsequent Ming era, which lasted until 1644. You'll find a collection of Chinese porcelain on 1stDibs.
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