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Large Antique Meissen Blue Onion Serving Dish with Handles in Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Large antique Meissen blue onion serving dish with handles in hand-painted porcelain. Late 19th
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Large Antique Meissen Blue Onion Serving Dish with Handles in Porcelain
Large Antique Meissen Blue Onion Serving Dish with Handles in Porcelain

Large Antique Meissen Blue Onion Serving Dish with Handles in Porcelain

$560
Meissen, Germany. Three Blue Onion Pattern deep plates. Hand-painted porcelain.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany. Three Blue Onion Pattern deep plates. Hand-painted porcelain. Early 1900s. Marked
Category

Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Three Blue Onion Pattern deep plates. Hand-painted porcelain.
Meissen, Germany. Three Blue Onion Pattern deep plates. Hand-painted porcelain.

Meissen, Germany. Three Blue Onion Pattern deep plates. Hand-painted porcelain.

$320
Twelve Antique Meissen Blue Onion Dinner Plates in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Twelve antique Meissen blue onion dinner plates in hand-painted porcelain. Late 19th century
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Twelve Antique Meissen Blue Onion Dinner Plates in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Twelve Antique Meissen Blue Onion Dinner Plates in Hand-Painted Porcelain

Twelve Antique Meissen Blue Onion Dinner Plates in Hand-Painted Porcelain

$1,300
Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion porcelain gravy boat with two handles on a foot.
Located in København, Copenhagen
. THEREFORE, NO IMPORT TARIFFS WILL BE APPLICABLE TO YOUR PURCHASE. Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion porcelain
Category

Antique Early 1900s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion porcelain gravy boat with two handles on a foot.
Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion porcelain gravy boat with two handles on a foot.

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion porcelain gravy boat with two handles on a foot.

$360
Antique Meissen Blue Onion Bowl in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Late 19th Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
Antique Meissen blue onion bowl in hand-painted porcelain. Late 19th century. Measures: 25 x 11 cm
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meissen Blue Onion Bowl in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Late 19th Century
Antique Meissen Blue Onion Bowl in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Late 19th Century

Antique Meissen Blue Onion Bowl in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Late 19th Century

$300
Five Antique Stadt Meissen Blue Onion Side Plates in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Five antique Stadt Meissen Blue Onion side plates in hand-painted porcelain. Early 20th century
Category

Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Five Antique Stadt Meissen Blue Onion Side Plates in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Five Antique Stadt Meissen Blue Onion Side Plates in Hand-Painted Porcelain

Five Antique Stadt Meissen Blue Onion Side Plates in Hand-Painted Porcelain

$200
Stadt Meissen Blue Onion Pattern, Large Soup Plate, 10 Pieces in Stock
Located in København, Copenhagen
Stadt Meissen blue onion pattern. Large soup plate. 10 pieces in stock, mid-20th century. In very
Category

Mid-20th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Stadt Meissen Blue Onion Pattern, Large Soup Plate, 10 Pieces in Stock
Stadt Meissen Blue Onion Pattern, Large Soup Plate, 10 Pieces in Stock

Stadt Meissen Blue Onion Pattern, Large Soup Plate, 10 Pieces in Stock

$600
Very Large Antique Meissen Blue Onion Serving Dish in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Very large antique Meissen Blue Onion serving dish in hand-painted porcelain. Late 19th century
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Very Large Antique Meissen Blue Onion Serving Dish in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Very Large Antique Meissen Blue Onion Serving Dish in Hand-Painted Porcelain

Very Large Antique Meissen Blue Onion Serving Dish in Hand-Painted Porcelain

$500
Stadt Meissen, Germany. Small Blue Onion-patterned teapot. Lid with flower bud.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Stadt Meissen, Germany. Small Blue Onion-patterned teapot. Lid with flower bud. Hand-painted
Category

Vintage 1930s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Stadt Meissen, Germany. Small Blue Onion-patterned teapot. Lid with flower bud.
Stadt Meissen, Germany. Small Blue Onion-patterned teapot. Lid with flower bud.

Stadt Meissen, Germany. Small Blue Onion-patterned teapot. Lid with flower bud.

$160
Five Meissen Blue Onion Coffee Cups with Saucers in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Five Meissen Blue Onion coffee cups with saucers in hand-painted porcelain. Early 20th century
Category

Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Five Meissen Blue Onion Coffee Cups with Saucers in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Five Meissen Blue Onion Coffee Cups with Saucers in Hand-Painted Porcelain

Five Meissen Blue Onion Coffee Cups with Saucers in Hand-Painted Porcelain

$500
Six Meissen Blue Onion Coffee Cups with Saucers in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Six Meissen blue onion coffee cups with saucers in hand-painted porcelain. Early 20th century
Category

Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Six Meissen Blue Onion Coffee Cups with Saucers in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Six Meissen Blue Onion Coffee Cups with Saucers in Hand-Painted Porcelain

Six Meissen Blue Onion Coffee Cups with Saucers in Hand-Painted Porcelain

$480
Large and Rare Meissen "Blue Onion" Morning Cup / Chocolate Cup with Saucer
Located in København, Copenhagen
Large and rare Meissen "Blue Onion" morning cup/chocolate cup with saucer in hand painted porcelain
Category

Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Large and Rare Meissen "Blue Onion" Morning Cup / Chocolate Cup with Saucer
Large and Rare Meissen "Blue Onion" Morning Cup / Chocolate Cup with Saucer

Large and Rare Meissen "Blue Onion" Morning Cup / Chocolate Cup with Saucer

$240
Meissen Blue Onion pattern. Three plates. Hand-painted with blue floral motifs.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen Blue Onion pattern. Three plates. Hand-painted with blue floral motifs. Early 1900s
Category

Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Blue Onion pattern. Three plates. Hand-painted with blue floral motifs.
Meissen Blue Onion pattern. Three plates. Hand-painted with blue floral motifs.

Meissen Blue Onion pattern. Three plates. Hand-painted with blue floral motifs.

$200
Antique Stadt Meissen Blue Onion Bowl in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Early 20th C
Located in København, Copenhagen
Antique Stadt Meissen blue onion bowl in hand-painted porcelain. Early 20th century. Measures: 22
Category

Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Stadt Meissen Blue Onion Bowl in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Early 20th C
Antique Stadt Meissen Blue Onion Bowl in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Early 20th C

Antique Stadt Meissen Blue Onion Bowl in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Early 20th C

$300
Five Meissen Blue Onion deep plates in hand-painted porcelain. Early 20th C.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Five Meissen Blue Onion deep plates in hand-painted porcelain. Early 20th century. Measures: 24 x
Category

Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Five Meissen Blue Onion deep plates in hand-painted porcelain. Early 20th C.
Five Meissen Blue Onion deep plates in hand-painted porcelain. Early 20th C.

Five Meissen Blue Onion deep plates in hand-painted porcelain. Early 20th C.

$500
Antique Meissen Blue Onion Serving Dish in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Late 19th C
Located in København, Copenhagen
Antique Meissen blue onion serving dish in hand-painted porcelain. Late 19th century. Measures
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meissen Blue Onion Serving Dish in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Late 19th C
Antique Meissen Blue Onion Serving Dish in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Late 19th C

Antique Meissen Blue Onion Serving Dish in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Late 19th C

$360
Antique Meissen Blue Onion Serving Dish in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Late 19th C
Located in København, Copenhagen
Antique Meissen Blue Onion serving dish in hand-painted porcelain. Late 19th century. Measures
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meissen Blue Onion Serving Dish in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Late 19th C
Antique Meissen Blue Onion Serving Dish in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Late 19th C

Antique Meissen Blue Onion Serving Dish in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Late 19th C

$300
Colossal Meissen Blue Onion Fish Dish in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Early 20th C
Located in København, Copenhagen
Colossal Meissen Blue Onion fish dish in hand-painted porcelain. Early 20th century. Measures: 55
Category

Early 20th Century German Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Colossal Meissen Blue Onion Fish Dish in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Early 20th C
Colossal Meissen Blue Onion Fish Dish in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Early 20th C

Colossal Meissen Blue Onion Fish Dish in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Early 20th C

$1,100
Meissen Blue Onion Inkwell and Pen Tray in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Approx. 1900
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen Blue Onion inkwell and pen tray in hand-painted porcelain. Approx. 1900. The pen tray
Category

Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Blue Onion Inkwell and Pen Tray in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Approx. 1900
Meissen Blue Onion Inkwell and Pen Tray in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Approx. 1900

Meissen Blue Onion Inkwell and Pen Tray in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Approx. 1900

$320
Stadt Meissen Blue Onion, Two Coffee Cups Saucers, Two Plates and Sugar Bowl
Located in København, Copenhagen
Stadt Meissen Blue Onion pattern. Two coffee cups with saucers, two plates and sugar bowl. Mid
Category

Mid-20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Stadt Meissen Blue Onion, Two Coffee Cups Saucers, Two Plates and Sugar Bowl
Stadt Meissen Blue Onion, Two Coffee Cups Saucers, Two Plates and Sugar Bowl

Stadt Meissen Blue Onion, Two Coffee Cups Saucers, Two Plates and Sugar Bowl

$300
Meissen, a Set of Three Deep Plates, Hand Painted, Blue Onion. Late 19th Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, a set of three deep plates, hand painted, Blue Onion. Late 19th century. In perfect
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, a Set of Three Deep Plates, Hand Painted, Blue Onion. Late 19th Century
Meissen, a Set of Three Deep Plates, Hand Painted, Blue Onion. Late 19th Century

Meissen, a Set of Three Deep Plates, Hand Painted, Blue Onion. Late 19th Century

$320
19th Century Meissen Fish Plate, circa 1860
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Meissen fish plate in decor onion pattern. Knaufzeit with two sanding marks, circa 1850
Category

Antique 19th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Meissen Fish Plate, circa 1860
19th Century Meissen Fish Plate, circa 1860

19th Century Meissen Fish Plate, circa 1860

$874
Meissen Porcelain ‘Der Jongleur’, Peter Strang
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Strang, as a clown juggler, dressed as Harlequin, juggling five Meissen ‘Onion pattern’ plates. He is
Category

Vintage 1970s German Other Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain ‘Der Jongleur’, Peter Strang
Meissen Porcelain ‘Der Jongleur’, Peter Strang

Meissen Porcelain ‘Der Jongleur’, Peter Strang

$2,199
Meissen Blue Onion Pattern Tray
By Rosenthal, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Meissen blue onion pattern tray. Measures 23,8cm x 6,5cm and is in good condition.      
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Blue Onion Pattern Tray
Meissen Blue Onion Pattern Tray

Meissen Blue Onion Pattern Tray

$106
Meissen Porcelain Large Blue Onion Fish Platter
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Washington Crossing, PA
Meissen Porcelain extremely large blue onion fish platter.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Large Blue Onion Fish Platter
Meissen Porcelain Large Blue Onion Fish Platter

Meissen Porcelain Large Blue Onion Fish Platter

$695
Late 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Blue Onion Platter
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Washington Crossing, PA
Late 19th century Meissen Porcelain blue onion platter.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Porcelain

Late 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Blue Onion Platter
Late 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Blue Onion Platter

Late 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Blue Onion Platter

$275
Late 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Blue Onion Cutting Board
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Washington Crossing, PA
Late 19th century Meissen Porcelain blue onion cutting board.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Porcelain

Late 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Blue Onion Cutting Board
Late 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Blue Onion Cutting Board

Late 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Blue Onion Cutting Board

$225
Set of Twelve Meissen Blue Onion Large Crescent Shaped Dishes
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Boston, MA
I would like to offer you this rare set of twelve blue onion Meissen large crescent shape dishes
Category

Vintage 1930s German Other Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Twelve Meissen Blue Onion Large Crescent Shaped Dishes
Set of Twelve Meissen Blue Onion Large Crescent Shaped Dishes

Set of Twelve Meissen Blue Onion Large Crescent Shaped Dishes

$2,200 / set
Meissen Blue Onion Covered Serving Bowl or Pot with Wooden Handle
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Boston, MA
I am proud to present you with this fabulous Meissen blue onion serving piece. I do not think I
Category

Antique 1880s German Rococo Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Blue Onion Covered Serving Bowl or Pot with Wooden Handle
Meissen Blue Onion Covered Serving Bowl or Pot with Wooden Handle

Meissen Blue Onion Covered Serving Bowl or Pot with Wooden Handle

$746 / set
Meissen Blue Onion Fluted Serving Tray with Gold Border and Handles
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Boston, MA
We are offering this special Meissen blue onion fluted serving tray with two open handles. The
Category

Antique 1890s German Rococo Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Blue Onion Fluted Serving Tray with Gold Border and Handles
Meissen Blue Onion Fluted Serving Tray with Gold Border and Handles

Meissen Blue Onion Fluted Serving Tray with Gold Border and Handles

$995
Meissen. Circa 1900. 30pce. dinner service.
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vancouver, BC
Meissen 'Blue-onion'. Numerous pieces. Please enquire.
Category

Early 20th Century German Serving Pieces

Meissen. Circa 1900. 30pce. dinner service.
Meissen. Circa 1900. 30pce. dinner service.

Meissen. Circa 1900. 30pce. dinner service.

Early 20th Century Meissen Porcelain Vase
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Washington Crossing, PA
Vintage Meissen blue onion vase with gilt and red accents. Shape "Neuer Ausschnitt". Hallmarked. In
Category

Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Meissen Porcelain Vase
Early 20th Century Meissen Porcelain Vase

Early 20th Century Meissen Porcelain Vase

$595
19th Century Meissen Porcelain Blue Onion Compote
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Washington Crossing, PA
19th century Meissen Porcelain blue onion compote.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Meissen Porcelain Blue Onion Compote
19th Century Meissen Porcelain Blue Onion Compote

19th Century Meissen Porcelain Blue Onion Compote

$495
Late 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Large Blue Onion Platter
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Washington Crossing, PA
Late 19th century Meissen Porcelain large blue onion platter.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Porcelain

Late 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Large Blue Onion Platter
Late 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Large Blue Onion Platter

Late 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Large Blue Onion Platter

$325
Rare Meissen Large 66-Piece Pink Onion Dinner Service
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Boston, MA
We are proud to offer you this rare Meissen pink onion dinner service having 66 pieces. It is
Category

Antique 1880s German Other Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Meissen Large 66-Piece Pink Onion Dinner Service
Rare Meissen Large 66-Piece Pink Onion Dinner Service

Rare Meissen Large 66-Piece Pink Onion Dinner Service

$16,500
Vintage Meissen Blue Onion Hand Painted Porcelain Large Platter ~ 13.5”
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Naples, FL
This vintage Meissen “Blue Onion” hand painted porcelain platter is a stunning addition to any
Category

Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Meissen Blue Onion Hand Painted Porcelain Large Platter ~ 13.5”
Vintage Meissen Blue Onion Hand Painted Porcelain Large Platter ~ 13.5”

Vintage Meissen Blue Onion Hand Painted Porcelain Large Platter ~ 13.5”

$316
19th Century Meissen Porcelain Blue Onion Sculpted Large Square Handled Platter
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Washington Crossing, PA
Fine piece of first-quality Meissen blue onion, crossed swords mark.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Meissen Porcelain Blue Onion Sculpted Large Square Handled Platter
19th Century Meissen Porcelain Blue Onion Sculpted Large Square Handled Platter

19th Century Meissen Porcelain Blue Onion Sculpted Large Square Handled Platter

$795
19th Century Meissen Porcelain Blue Onion with Gold Cup and Saucer
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Washington Crossing, PA
19th century Meissen porcelain blue onion with gold cup and saucer Measurements in inches: Cup
Category

Antique 19th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Meissen Porcelain Blue Onion with Gold Cup and Saucer
19th Century Meissen Porcelain Blue Onion with Gold Cup and Saucer

19th Century Meissen Porcelain Blue Onion with Gold Cup and Saucer

$295
Meissen Blue Onion Antique Serving Tray with Gold Border and Bow Handles
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Boston, MA
This is a stunning Meissen blue onion serving tray with a gold border and handles in the shape of
Category

Antique 1890s German Other Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Blue Onion Antique Serving Tray with Gold Border and Bow Handles
Meissen Blue Onion Antique Serving Tray with Gold Border and Bow Handles

Meissen Blue Onion Antique Serving Tray with Gold Border and Bow Handles

$995
Set of 12 Meissen Blue Onion Teacups and Saucers with a Gold Rim
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Boston, MA
We have a set of Meissen blue onion teacups and saucers with a gold rim to present to you. They
Category

Vintage 1920s German Other Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 12 Meissen Blue Onion Teacups and Saucers with a Gold Rim
Set of 12 Meissen Blue Onion Teacups and Saucers with a Gold Rim

Set of 12 Meissen Blue Onion Teacups and Saucers with a Gold Rim

$1,875
Set of Ten Meissen Blue Onion Pots de Crème with Handles and Gold Rims
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Boston, MA
We are proud to offer you this set of ten very rare Meissen blue onion pots de crème complete with
Category

Vintage 1950s German Other Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Ten Meissen Blue Onion Pots de Crème with Handles and Gold Rims
Set of Ten Meissen Blue Onion Pots de Crème with Handles and Gold Rims

Set of Ten Meissen Blue Onion Pots de Crème with Handles and Gold Rims

$1,875
Rare Big Meissen Porcelain Blue Onion Tureen with under Plate, Germany, 1920s
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Fabulous hand-painted Meissen tureen with under plate. Famous blue onion decor. Germany, 1920s
Category

Early 20th Century German Soup Tureens

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Big Meissen Porcelain Blue Onion Tureen with under Plate, Germany, 1920s
Rare Big Meissen Porcelain Blue Onion Tureen with under Plate, Germany, 1920s

Rare Big Meissen Porcelain Blue Onion Tureen with under Plate, Germany, 1920s

$2,697
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Meissen Onion For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the meissen onion you’re looking for. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and brass, every meissen onion was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer meissen onion, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A meissen onion made by Rococo designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made meissen onion over the years, but those crafted by Meissen Porcelain are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Meissen Onion?

Prices for a meissen onion can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $80 and can go as high as $16,500, while the average can fetch as much as $480.

Finding the Right Porcelain for You

Today you’re likely to bring out your antique and vintage porcelain in order to dress up your dining table for a special meal.

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.

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. 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.

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. While it is tempting to store your porcelain behind closed glass cabinet doors and reserve it only for display, your porcelain dinner plates and serving platters can safely weather the “dangers” of the dining room and be used during 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 stronger than ceramic because it is denser. 

On 1stDibs, browse an expansive collection of antique and vintage porcelain made in a variety of styles, including Regency, Scandinavian modern and other examples produced during the mid-century era, plus Rococo, which found its inspiration in nature and saw potters crafting animal figurines and integrating organic motifs such as floral patterns in their work.

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