Are Blue Onion and Blue Danube the same?

No, Blue Onion and Blue Danube are not exactly the same, although they look very similar. The German porcelain company manufactured Blue Onion porcelain and released the first pieces in the 18th century. Modern-day Japanese manufacturers make china in its style, and their porcelain ware is what's known as Blue Danube. Shop a wide range of blue porcelain on 1stDibs.

Meissen Porcelain Blue Onion

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Category

Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Four deep dinner plates.

$480 / set

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Milk jug. Hand-painted in blue.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Milk jug in porcelain. Hand-painted in blue. Approximately

Category

Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Milk jug. Hand-painted in blue.

$240

Meissen, Germany, three Blue Onion pattern plates in different sizes.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany, three Blue Onion pattern plates in different sizes. Hand-painted. Approximately

Category

Vintage 1930s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany, three Blue Onion pattern plates in different sizes.

$300 / set

Meissen Blue Onion Pattern Pierced Bowl, 20th Century

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen blue onion pattern pierced bowl, 20th century In perfect condition. Stamped. Measures

Category

20th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Meissen Blue Onion Pattern Pierced Bowl, 20th Century

$560

Pair of Meissen Blue Onion Pierced/Reticulated Plates

Located in København, Copenhagen

A pair of Meissen blue onion pierced/reticulated plates. In perfect condition, 1st. factory

Category

20th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Pair of Meissen Blue Onion Pierced/Reticulated Plates

$320 / set

Meissen Blue Onion Pattern Pierced Compote, 20th Century

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen blue onion pattern pierced compote, 20th century. In perfect condition. 1st factory

Category

20th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Meissen Blue Onion Pattern Pierced Compote, 20th Century

$600

Meissen, Germany, six Blue Onion coffee cups (demitasse) with saucers.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany, a set of six pairs of Blue Onion pattern coffee cups (demitasse) with saucers

Category

Mid-20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany, six Blue Onion coffee cups (demitasse) with saucers.

$480 / set

Stadt Meissen Blue Onion Pattern, Lunch Plate, Mid-20th Century

Located in København, Copenhagen

Stadt Meissen blue onion pattern. Lunch plate. 11 pieces in stock, mid-20th century. In very good

Category

Mid-20th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Stadt Meissen Blue Onion Pattern, Lunch Plate, Mid-20th Century

$660 / set

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern sauce boat with two handles.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern sauce boat with two handles. Hand-painted. Approximately from

Category

Vintage 1930s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern sauce boat with two handles.

$360

Meissen, Germany, Large Antique Blue Onion Pattern Candlestick, 19th C

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Large antique Blue Onion pattern candlestick. 19th century. Measures: H 24.5 cm

Category

Antique 19th Century German Rococo Revival Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany, Large Antique Blue Onion Pattern Candlestick, 19th C

$600

Meissen, Germany. Set of six Blue Onion demitasse cups with saucers.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. A set of six Blue Onion pattern demitasse cups with saucers in porcelain. Hand

Category

Mid-20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Set of six Blue Onion demitasse cups with saucers.

$480 / set

Meissen, a Set of Six Blue Onion Lunch Plates, circa 1900

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, a set of six blue onion lunch plates. Approx. 1900. Fourth factory quality. In perfect

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, a Set of Six Blue Onion Lunch Plates, circa 1900

$600 / set

Meissen, a Set of Six Blue Onion Dinner Plates, circa 1900

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, a set of six blue onion dinner plates. Approx. 1900. Fourth factory quality. In perfect

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, a Set of Six Blue Onion Dinner Plates, circa 1900

$720 / set

Meissen, a Set of Six Blue Onion Dinner Plates, Approximate 1900

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, a set of six Blue Onion dinner plates. Approx. 1900. One plate in first factory quality

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, a Set of Six Blue Onion Dinner Plates, Approximate 1900

$760 / set

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Rare miniature vase with ram s heads.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Rare miniature vase with ram's heads. Early 1900s. First

Category

Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Rare miniature vase with ram s heads.

$240

Meissen, Blue Onion Pattern, Set of Three Hand Painted Dinner Plates

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Blue Onion pattern, a set of three hand-painted dinner plates. Early 20th century

Category

Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Blue Onion Pattern, Set of Three Hand Painted Dinner Plates

$360 / set

Meissen, Blue Onion Pattern, Set of Three Hand Painted Dinner Plates

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Blue Onion pattern, a set of three hand painted dinner plates. Early 20th century

Category

Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Blue Onion Pattern, Set of Three Hand Painted Dinner Plates

$360 / set

Meissen, Blue Onion Pattern, Set of Four Hand Painted Dinner Plates

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Blue Onion pattern, a set of four hand-painted dinner plates. Early 20th century. Marked

Category

Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Blue Onion Pattern, Set of Four Hand Painted Dinner Plates

$480 / set

Pair, Rare Meissen Blue Onion Rich Reticulated Plates Crossed Swords

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Atlanta, GA

A beautiful pair of 11.25” Meissen porcelain plates in the rich blue onion pattern. The plates

Category

20th Century Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Pair, Rare Meissen Blue Onion Rich Reticulated Plates Crossed Swords

$895 / set

Meissen, a Set of Six Shell-Shaped Bowls, Hand Painted, Blue Onion

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, a set of six shell-shaped bowls, hand painted, blue onion. Approximately 1900. First

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, a Set of Six Shell-Shaped Bowls, Hand Painted, Blue Onion

$384 / set

Meissen, Blue Onion Pattern, Set of Four Dinner Plates, Early 20th C

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Blue Onion pattern, a set of four hand-painted dinner plates. Early 20th century. Marked

Category

Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Blue Onion Pattern, Set of Four Dinner Plates, Early 20th C

$480 / set

Meissen, Blue Onion Pattern, a Set of Four Hand Painted Dinner Plates

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Blue Onion pattern, a set of four hand-painted dinner plates. Early 20th century. Marked

Category

Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Blue Onion Pattern, a Set of Four Hand Painted Dinner Plates

$480 / set

Stadt Meissen Blue Onion Pattern, Trivet and Three Plates, Mid-20th Century

Located in København, Copenhagen

Stadt Meissen Blue Onion pattern. Trivet and three plates. Mid-20th century. Plate diameter: 17.5

Category

Mid-20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Stadt Meissen Blue Onion Pattern, Trivet and Three Plates, Mid-20th Century

$192 / set

Pair of Light Cuffs, Meissen Blue Onion Pattern, 20th Century

Located in København, Copenhagen

A pair of light cuffs, Meissen blue onion pattern, 20th century. In perfect condition

Category

20th Century German Other Porcelain

Pair of Light Cuffs, Meissen Blue Onion Pattern, 20th Century

$200 / set

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Two oval plates and one oval bowl.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Two oval plates and one oval bowl. Hand-painted in blue

Category

Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Two oval plates and one oval bowl.

$400 / set

Meissen Blue Onion Fish Platter, Vintage with Their Classic Blue and White Motif

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Another piece in Meissen's Blue Onion pattern. A large oval platter, produced to serve a whole fish

Category

Vintage 1930s German Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Blue Onion Fish Platter, Vintage with Their Classic Blue and White Motif

$795

Stadt Meissen Blue Onion Pattern, Dinner Plate, 6 Pcs in Stock, Mid-20th Century

Located in København, Copenhagen

Stadt Meissen blue onion pattern. Dinner plate. 6 pieces in stock, mid-20th century. In very good

Category

Mid-20th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Stadt Meissen Blue Onion Pattern, Dinner Plate, 6 Pcs in Stock, Mid-20th Century

$420 / set

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

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, a set of four deep plates, hand painted, Blue Onion. Late 19th century. In perfect

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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

$440 / set

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

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, a set of four deep plates, hand painted, Blue Onion. Late 19th century. In perfect

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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

$440 / set

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

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, a set of four deep plates, hand painted, blue onion. Late 19th century. In perfect

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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

$440 / set

Set of 4, Antique Meissen Blue Onion Pattern Knife Rests Circa 19th century

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Atlanta, GA

Meissen (German, founded 1710), circa late 19th century. A set of 4 antique Meissen blue onion

Category

Antique 19th Century German Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 4, Antique Meissen Blue Onion Pattern Knife Rests Circa 19th century

$395 / set

Large Meissen Blue Onion Tray or Platter with Handles. Vintage, circa 1930

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

One of the most recognizable patterns, Meissen's Blue Onion. Meticulously hand painted by the

Category

Vintage 1930s German Platters and Serveware

Materials

Enamel

Large Meissen Blue Onion Tray or Platter with Handles. Vintage, circa 1930

$495

Meissen Blue Onion Coffee Pot, Vibrantly Painted and Very Nice Condition

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

. Detailed painting in their signature crisp Blue Onion design. Very nice vintage condition.

Category

Vintage 1920s German Tea Sets

Meissen Blue Onion Coffee Pot, Vibrantly Painted and Very Nice Condition

$295

13 Pc Assorted Antique Gilded Blue Onion Meissen Tettau China Dinnerware

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Dayton, OH

Porzellanmanufaktur Tettau, Sontag & Maisel (1879–1902), featuring blue and white Blue Onion patterns and gilded

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

13 Pc Assorted Antique Gilded Blue Onion Meissen Tettau China Dinnerware

$500 / set

36 Pc Antique Meissen Flow Blue Onion China Set X Sword Mark Germany Platters

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique 36 piece set of Meissen flow blue porcelain dinnerware in the Blue Onion pattern with the

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

36 Pc Antique Meissen Flow Blue Onion China Set X Sword Mark Germany Platters

$1,800 / set

58 Pc Vintage Meissen Flow Blue Onion China Set Oval Mark Germany Oval Mark

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage 58 piece set of flow blue porcelain Meissen dinnerware in the Blue Onion pattern

Category

20th Century Victorian Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

58 Pc Vintage Meissen Flow Blue Onion China Set Oval Mark Germany Oval Mark

$2,350 / set

Junghans porcelain wall clock. Meissen Blue Onion style. Germany, 1970s.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Junghans porcelain wall clock. Meissen Blue Onion style. Germany, 1970s. Diameter: 29 cm. Depth

Category

Vintage 1970s German Wall Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

Junghans porcelain wall clock. Meissen Blue Onion style. Germany, 1970s.

$200

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion Pattern square bowl. Hand-painted porcelain.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion Pattern square bowl. Hand-painted porcelain. Mid-20th century. Marked

Category

Mid-20th Century German Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion Pattern square bowl. Hand-painted porcelain.

$320

Meissen, Germany. Large Blue Onion porcelain candlestick. Late 19th C.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Large Blue Onion porcelain candlestick. Hand-painted. Late 19th century. Perfect

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Candlesticks

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Large Blue Onion porcelain candlestick. Late 19th C.

$400

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Five egg cups in porcelain.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Five egg cups. Hand-painted in blue. Mid-20th century. Marked

Category

Mid-20th Century German Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Five egg cups in porcelain.

$270 / set

Meissen Blue Onion Ink Well in Hand Painted Porcelain, 1930s-1950s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen blue onion ink well in hand painted porcelain, 1930s-1950s. Measures: 22.5 x 15.5 cm. In

Category

Vintage 1930s German Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Blue Onion Ink Well in Hand Painted Porcelain, 1930s-1950s

$500

Six Antique Meissen Blue Onion Lunch Plates in Hand-Painted Porcelain

Located in København, Copenhagen

Six antique Meissen blue onion lunch plates in hand-painted porcelain. Early 20th century

Category

Early 20th Century German Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Six Antique Meissen Blue Onion Lunch Plates in Hand-Painted Porcelain

$440 / set

Large Antique Meissen Blue Onion Soup Tureen in Hand-Painted Porcelain

Located in København, Copenhagen

Large antique Meissen Blue Onion soup tureen in hand-painted porcelain. Late 19th century

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Soup Tureens

Materials

Porcelain

Large Antique Meissen Blue Onion Soup Tureen in Hand-Painted Porcelain

$900

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Two oval serving platters in porcelain.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Two oval serving platters in porcelain. Hand-painted in blue

Category

Early 20th Century German Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Two oval serving platters in porcelain.

$400 / set

Meissen, Germany, Blue Onion Pattern Vase in Porcelain. Mid-20th Century

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany, Blue Onion pattern vase in porcelain. Mid-20th century. First factory quality

Category

Mid-20th Century German Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany, Blue Onion Pattern Vase in Porcelain. Mid-20th Century

$320

Antique Meissen Blue Onion bowl in hand-painted porcelain. Approx. 1900.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Antique Meissen Blue Onion bowl in hand-painted porcelain. Approx. 1900. Measures: 22 x 10.5 cm. In

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meissen Blue Onion bowl in hand-painted porcelain. Approx. 1900.

$360

Large Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Lidded Soup Tureen in Hand-Painted Porcelain

Located in København, Copenhagen

Large antique Meissen "Blue Onion" lidded soup tureen in hand-painted porcelain. Early 20th century

Category

Early 20th Century German Soup Tureens

Materials

Porcelain

Large Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Lidded Soup Tureen in Hand-Painted Porcelain

$800

Four Small Antique Meissen Blue Onion Lunch Plates in Hand-Painted Porcelain

Located in København, Copenhagen

Four small antique Meissen Blue Onion lunch plates in hand-painted porcelain. Early 20th century

Category

Early 20th Century German Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Four Small Antique Meissen Blue Onion Lunch Plates in Hand-Painted Porcelain

$400 / set

Six Small Antique Meissen Blue Onion Lunch Plates in Hand-Painted Porcelain

Located in København, Copenhagen

Six small antique Meissen Blue Onion lunch plates in hand-painted porcelain. Early 20th century

Category

Early 20th Century German Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Six Small Antique Meissen Blue Onion Lunch Plates in Hand-Painted Porcelain

$440 / set

Meissen, Germany. Set of four Blue Onion Pattern dinner plates in porcelain.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. A set of four Blue Onion Pattern dinner plates in porcelain. Hand-painted. First

Category

20th Century German Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Set of four Blue Onion Pattern dinner plates in porcelain.

$480 / set

Meissen, Germany. Large oval Blue Onion serving platter.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Large oval Blue Onion pattern serving platter. Hand-painted. Mid-20th century

Category

Mid-20th Century German Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Large oval Blue Onion serving platter.

$320

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Large butter dish with lid.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Large butter dish with lid. Hand-painted in blue

Category

Early 20th Century German Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Large butter dish with lid.

$360

Meissen Blue Onion Patterned Lidded Tureen, Mid-20th Century

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen blue onion patterned lidded tureen, mid-20th century. In very good condition. 1st factory

Category

Mid-20th Century German Rococo Soup Tureens

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Blue Onion Patterned Lidded Tureen, Mid-20th Century

$800

Meissen, Germany. Large oval Blue Onion pattern serving platter.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Large oval Blue Onion pattern serving platter. Hand-painted. Mid-20th century

Category

Mid-20th Century German Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Large oval Blue Onion pattern serving platter.

$320

Meissen, Germany. Set of seven Blue Onion pattern dinner plates.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. A set of seven Blue Onion pattern dinner plates. Hand-painted. From the 1930s to

Category

Vintage 1930s German Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Set of seven Blue Onion pattern dinner plates.

$840 / set

Stadt Meissen Blue Onion Patterned Lidded Tureen, Mid-20th Century

Located in København, Copenhagen

Stadt Meissen blue onion patterned lidded tureen, mid-20th century. In very good condition. Stamped

Category

Mid-20th Century German Rococo Soup Tureens

Materials

Porcelain

Stadt Meissen Blue Onion Patterned Lidded Tureen, Mid-20th Century

$300

Meissen, Germany. Set of five Blue Onion pattern dinner plates.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. A set of five Blue Onion pattern dinner plates. Hand-painted. From the 1930s to

Category

Vintage 1930s German Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Set of five Blue Onion pattern dinner plates.

$600 / set

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Meissen Porcelain Blue Onion For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic meissen porcelain blue onion available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and brass, every meissen porcelain blue onion was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the meissen porcelain blue onion you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each meissen porcelain blue onion bearing Rococo or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. A well-made meissen porcelain blue onion has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Meissen Porcelain are consistently popular.

How Much is a Meissen Porcelain Blue Onion?

Prices for a meissen porcelain blue onion start at $80 and top out at $5,500 with the average selling for $488.

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.

Questions About Meissen Porcelain Blue Onion

Are Blue Onion and Blue Danube the same?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
No, Blue Onion and Blue Danube are not exactly the same, although they look very similar. The German porcelain company manufactured Blue Onion porcelain and released the first pieces in the 18th century. Modern-day Japanese manufacturers make china in its style, and their porcelain ware is what's known as Blue Danube. Shop a wide range of blue porcelain on 1stDibs.

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