How can I tell if a figurine is ceramic or porcelain?

The term ceramic is a generic term that refers to something that is made of clay and solidified through heat. Porcelain falls under the ceramic umbrella, but it incorporates kaolin as an ingredient, creating a white clay. To determine if a figurine is porcelain or stoneware or earthenware, it’s best to examine it. Porcelain is somewhat translucent with a glasslike surface where there is no glaze. Shop a range of antique and vintage porcelain figurines on 1stDibs.

How can you tell vintage porcelain figurines?

To tell vintage porcelain figurines apart from other pieces, look on the bottom for a maker's mark. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine the approximate time when the manufacturer produced pieces similar to yours. It is vintage if your figurine was manufactured between 20 and 99 years ago. Older figurines are antique, while newer ones are contemporary. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can also assist with the dating and identification process. Shop a wide range of vintage figurines on 1stDibs.

How do I spot an antique porcelain figurine?

One 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.

What is the difference between porcelain and ceramic figurines?

The difference between porcelain and ceramic figurines is the materials used to produce them. Porcelain is a delicate white material, while ceramic tends to be heavier and varies in color depending on the type of clay used to produce it. Shop a wide range of antique and vintage figurines on 1stDibs.

Can a Fornasetti porcelain figurine be factory-made?

No, every Fornasetti porcelain figurine is handmade. In fact, the brand produces all of their home decorative items by hand at their workshop in Milan, Italy. If you see indications that a figurine came from a factory, it is likely not an authentic Fornasetti. Shop a collection of expertly vetted Fornasetti on 1stDibs.

What is Chinese blue and white porcelain?

Chinese 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.

What is blue and white porcelain called?

Blue and white porcelain is often called Delftware, though there are many other types as well. This type of porcelain is so popular and has remained so over time because the blue pigment can withstand the high temperature needed to fire the pieces.

What is Chinese blue and white porcelain called?

Chinese 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.

White Porcelain Figurine

Sevres Celeste Bleu Porcelain

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Antique 1850s French Porcelain

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Ormolu

Antique Pair of Sèvres Bleu Celeste Porcelain Ormolu Candelabra, 19th Century

$1,716 / set

Antique Set of 4 Sevres Hand Painted Sevres Porcelain Cabinet Plates

Located in London, GB

glazes that in many cases were also richer and more vivid. Unglazed white Sevres Porcelain "biscuit

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Antique 1890s French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Set of 4 Sevres Hand Painted Sevres Porcelain Cabinet Plates

$2,814 / set

Antique French Sevres Porcelain Gilt Armorial Napoleon III Plate, circa 1870

Located in London, GB

colours and glazes that in many cases were also richer and more vivid. Unglazed white Sevres porcelain

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Sevres Porcelain Gilt Armorial Napoleon III Plate, circa 1870

$542

Antique Pair of Sèvres Bleu Celeste Porcelain and Ormolu Candelabra 19th Century

Located in London, GB

colours and glazes that in many cases were also richer and more vivid. Unglazed white Sevres Porcelain

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Antique 1860s Porcelain

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Pair of Sèvres Bleu Celeste Porcelain and Ormolu Candelabra 19th Century

$1,716 / set

Antique Large Sevres Porcelain Charger Louis XV M.Rochette, 19th Crntury

Located in London, GB

glazes that in many cases were also richer and more vivid. Unglazed white Sevres Porcelain "biscuit

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Antique 1850s French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Large Sevres Porcelain Charger Louis XV M.Rochette, 19th Crntury

$2,539

Antique Pair of Bleu Celeste Sevres Porcelain Gilt Bronze Lidded Urns

Located in London, GB

richer and more vivid. Unglazed white Sevres Porcelain "biscuit" figurines were also a great success

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Antique 1870s French Porcelain

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Pair of Bleu Celeste Sevres Porcelain Gilt Bronze Lidded Urns

$2,677 / set

Antique Pair of French Sevres Porcelain Bleu Celeste Vases, 18th Century

Located in London, GB

and glazes that in many cases were also richer and more vivid. Unglazed white Sèvres Porcelain

Category

Antique 1760s French Porcelain

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Pair of French Sevres Porcelain Bleu Celeste Vases, 18th Century

$6,521 / set

Antique Sèvres Bleu Royale Porcelain Pot-Pourri Bowl and Cover Stamped 1846

Located in London, GB

richer and more vivid. Unglazed white Sèvres Porcelain "biscuit" figurines were also a great success

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Antique 1840s French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Sèvres Bleu Royale Porcelain Pot-Pourri Bowl and Cover Stamped 1846

$1,338

Antique Large Ovoid Ormolu Casket Sevres Porcelain Navy-Blue, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

glazes that in many cases were also richer and more vivid. Unglazed white Sèvres Porcelain "biscuit

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Antique 1880s French Porcelain

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Large Ovoid Ormolu Casket Sevres Porcelain Navy-Blue, 19th Century

$3,089

Antique Pair Bleu Celeste Sevres Porcelain Lidded Pot Pourri Vases 19th C

Located in London, GB

colours and glazes that in many cases were also richer and more vivid. Unglazed white Sevres Porcelain

Category

Antique 1870s French Porcelain

Materials

Bronze

Antique Pair Bleu Celeste Sevres Porcelain Lidded Pot Pourri Vases 19th C

$2,402 / set

French Sevres Chapuis Hand Painted Porcelain Gilt Set 12 Plates, 18th Century

Located in London, GB

and glazes that in many cases were also richer and more vivid. Unglazed white Sevres Porcelain

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Antique 1770s French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

French Sevres Chapuis Hand Painted Porcelain Gilt Set 12 Plates, 18th Century

$5,835 / set

Pair of Bleu Celeste Sevres Porcelain Gilt Bronze Lidded Urns, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

glazes that in many cases were also richer and more vivid. Unglazed white Sevres Porcelain "biscuit

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Antique 1870s French Porcelain

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Bleu Celeste Sevres Porcelain Gilt Bronze Lidded Urns, 19th Century

$2,059 / set

19th Century Pair French Sevres Style Porcelain and Ormolu Urns on Stands

Located in London, GB

glazes that in many cases were also richer and more vivid. Unglazed white Sevres Porcelain "biscuit

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Antique 1880s French Porcelain

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Pair French Sevres Style Porcelain and Ormolu Urns on Stands

$1,201 / set

Antique Pair French Ormolu Sevres Bleu Celeste Tazza s 19 century

Located in London, GB

and glazes that in many cases were also richer and more vivid. Unglazed white Sevres Porcelain

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Antique 1880s French Porcelain

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Pair French Ormolu Sevres Bleu Celeste Tazza s 19 century

$1,716 / set

Antique French Bronze Étagères Cake Stand with Three Sevres Plate, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

were also richer and more vivid. Unglazed white Sevres Porcelain "biscuit" figurines were also a great

Category

Antique 1880s French Porcelain

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Bronze Étagères Cake Stand with Three Sevres Plate, 19th Century

$1,098 / set

Antique French Sevres Bronze Etagère Cake Stand, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

. Unglazed white Sevres Porcelain "biscuit" figurines were also a great success. However, soft-paste Sevres

Category

Antique 1880s French Porcelain

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Sevres Bronze Etagère Cake Stand, 19th Century

$1,132 / set

Antique Pair of Large French Bleu Celeste Sevres Vases Lamps 19th Century

Located in London, GB

glazes that in many cases were also richer and more vivid. Unglazed white Sevres Porcelain "biscuit

Category

Antique 1790s French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Pair of Large French Bleu Celeste Sevres Vases Lamps 19th Century

$1,510 / set

Antique Pair of French Cabinet Plates and Amorini x Boucher, circa 1900

Located in London, GB

vivid. Unglazed white Sevres Porcelain "biscuit" figurines were also a great success. However

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Early 20th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Pair of French Cabinet Plates and Amorini x Boucher, circa 1900

$1,077

Antique Pair of Sèvres Cabinet Plates Napoleon Josephine

Located in London, GB

were also richer and more vivid. Unglazed white Sèvres porcelain "biscuit" figurines were

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Pair of Sèvres Cabinet Plates Napoleon Josephine

$720

Antique Pair of Ormolu Mounted Sèvres Lidded Urns Vases, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

colours and glazes that in many cases were also richer and more vivid. Unglazed white Sevres Porcelain

Category

Antique 1870s French Porcelain

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Pair of Ormolu Mounted Sèvres Lidded Urns Vases, 19th Century

$4,736 / set

Antique Sevres Desktop Correspondence Casket Stationery Box, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

and glazes that in many cases were also richer and more vivid. Unglazed white Sevres Porcelain

Category

Antique 1860s French Porcelain

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Sevres Desktop Correspondence Casket Stationery Box, 19th Century

$7,551

19th Century Pair of French Ormolu-Mounted Pink Sevres Vases

Located in London, GB

glazes that in many cases were also richer and more vivid. Unglazed white Sevres Porcelain "biscuit

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Antique Late 19th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Pair of French Ormolu-Mounted Pink Sevres Vases

$1,750 / set

19th Century Pair of French Bleu Celeste Ormolu Mounted Sevres Lidded Vases

Located in London, GB

. Unglazed white Sevres Porcelain "biscuit" figurines were also a great success. However, soft-paste Sevres

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Antique 1870s French Louis XV Porcelain

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Pair of French Bleu Celeste Ormolu Mounted Sevres Lidded Vases

$3,912 / set

19th Century Pair of French Bleu Celeste Ormolu-Mounted Sevres Lidded Vases

Located in London, GB

. Unglazed white Sevres Porcelain "biscuit" figurines were also a great success. However, soft-paste Sevres

Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XV Porcelain

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Pair of French Bleu Celeste Ormolu-Mounted Sevres Lidded Vases

$3,157 / set

Antique Pair French Ormolu Mounted Sevres Lidded Vases Mid 19th C

Located in London, GB

colours and glazes that in many cases were also richer and more vivid. Unglazed white Sevres Porcelain

Category

Antique 1850s French Louis XV Porcelain

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Pair French Ormolu Mounted Sevres Lidded Vases Mid 19th C

$1,750 / set

Vintage Porcelain Seagull Figurine by Max Esser for Meissen, 1930s

By Meissen Porcelain, Max Esser

Located in Asaa, DK

Vintage porcelain bird figurine by Max Esser for Meissen, 1930s German figurine in white porcelain

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Porcelain Seagull Figurine by Max Esser for Meissen, 1930s

$714

19th Century Pair of French Ormolu-Mounted Sèvres Lidded Urns Vases

Located in London, GB

were also richer and more vivid. Unglazed white Sèvres Porcelain "biscuit" figurines were

Category

Antique 1860s French Louis XV Porcelain

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Pair of French Ormolu-Mounted Sèvres Lidded Urns Vases

$2,951 / set

Antique Pair French Ormolu Mounted Sevres Style Vases Lamps, circa 1870

Located in London, GB

were also richer and more vivid. Unglazed white Sevres Porcelain "biscuit" figurines were

Category

Antique 1870s French Louis XV Porcelain

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Pair French Ormolu Mounted Sevres Style Vases Lamps, circa 1870

$1,716

Meissen Rarest Figurine Group "Europe Riding on White Bull, " circa 1900

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Meissen Gorgeous Figurine Group: 'EUROPE RIDING ON WHITE BULL' manufactured circa 1900

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Rarest Figurine Group "Europe Riding on White Bull, " circa 1900

$4,200

Royal Copenhagen. Porcelain figurine of a white Siamese cat.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Royal Copenhagen. Porcelain figurine of a white Siamese cat. Model number 8/3281. Dating: 1985-1991

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Vintage 1980s Danish Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen. Porcelain figurine of a white Siamese cat.

$300

Vintage Figurine White Bisque Porcelain Horse West Germany, 1980s, Goebel

By Goebel Company

Located in Bastogne, BE

Luxurious, collectible bisque porcelain composition "Galloping Horses" from West Germany, Goebel

Category

Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Figurine White Bisque Porcelain Horse West Germany, 1980s, Goebel

$708

Czechoslovakia White Porcelain Peacock Figurine by Jaroslav Jezek for Royal Dux

By Royal Dux, Jaroslav Jezek

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Czechoslovakia White Porcelain Peacock Figurine by Jaroslav Jezek for Royal Dux in very nice

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Czechoslovakia White Porcelain Peacock Figurine by Jaroslav Jezek for Royal Dux

$595

Royal Copenhagen Antique White Duck - Drake Figurine in Glazed Porcelain

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A rare white duck/drake porcelain figurine designed by Olaf Mathiesen from 1915-20. This one dessin

Category

Vintage 1920s Danish High Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Antique White Duck - Drake Figurine in Glazed Porcelain

$297

Art Deco Pierrot and Pierrette Porcelain Figurine

Located in Savannah, GA

Czechoslovakian porcelain piece depicting a dancing Pierrot and Pierrette couple. Classic Art Deco

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Pierrot and Pierrette Porcelain Figurine

$525

Herend Hungary 15305 Blue White Fishnet Porcelain Bunny Rabbit Sitting Figurine

By Herend

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Herend Hungary 15305 blue white fishnet porcelain bunny rabbit sitting figurine. Circa late 20th

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Herend Hungary 15305 Blue White Fishnet Porcelain Bunny Rabbit Sitting Figurine

$450

Herend Hungary 15335 Blue White Fishnet Porcelain Bunny Rabbit Laying Figurine

By Herend

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Herend Hungary 15335 Blue White Fishnet Porcelain Bunny Rabbit Laying Figurine. Circa Late 20th

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Herend Hungary 15335 Blue White Fishnet Porcelain Bunny Rabbit Laying Figurine

$295

Mieczyslaw Naruszewicz Fox Terrier Figurine, Polish Porcelain 1960s

By Mieczyslaw Naruszewicz

Located in Benalmadena, ES

-quality white porcelain, the figurine features delicate airbrushed coloring in a soft brown-terracotta hue

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Mieczyslaw Naruszewicz Fox Terrier Figurine, Polish Porcelain 1960s

$297

Dutch Blue Gnome Elf Trio Tiny Porcelain Bearded Figurines Made in Holland 1950s

By AK Dutch Delftware

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Set of 3 colorful and tiny figurines in Porcelain. Stamped made in Holland. Trio of gnome elves

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Dutch Blue Gnome Elf Trio Tiny Porcelain Bearded Figurines Made in Holland 1950s

$150 / set

Figurine by Vladimír David for Royal Dux Bohemia, White Nude

By Royal Dux

Located in Vienna, AT

Royal Dux Porcelain white sculpture in excellent condition. Stamped with the Royal Dux symbol and

Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Figurine by Vladimír David for Royal Dux Bohemia, White Nude

$398

Antique Pair of Sevres Pink Porcelain Urns, circa1880

Located in London, GB

colours and glazes that in many cases were also richer and more vivid. Unglazed white Sevres Porcelain

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Urns

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Pair of Sevres Pink Porcelain Urns, circa1880

$1,990

Sevres Style Gilded Celeste Light Blue Porcelain Jewellery Casket Late 20th C

Located in London, GB

richer and more vivid. Unglazed white Sevres Porcelain "biscuit" figurines were also a great success

Category

Vintage 1980s Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Sevres Style Gilded Celeste Light Blue Porcelain Jewellery Casket Late 20th C

$302

Antique Pair of Sèvres Porcelain Ormolu Candelabra, circa 1900

Located in London, GB

colours and glazes that in many cases were also richer and more vivid. Unglazed white Sevres Porcelain

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Candelabras

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Pair of Sèvres Porcelain Ormolu Candelabra, circa 1900

$2,402

Antique Amboyna Ormolu Porcelain Credenza c.1880

Located in London, GB

colours and glazes that in many cases were also richer and more vivid. Unglazed white Sevres Porcelain

Category

Antique 19th Century English Credenzas

Materials

Porcelain, Amboyna

Antique Amboyna Ormolu Porcelain Credenza c.1880

$7,894

19th Century French Ormolu Porcelain Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

glazes that in many cases were also richer and more vivid. Unglazed white Sèvres porcelain "biscuit

Category

Antique 1860s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century French Ormolu Porcelain Mantel Clock

$3,363

Antique French Ormolu Porcelain Clock circa 1860

Located in London, GB

. Unglazed white Sevres Porcelain "biscuit" figurines were also a great success. However, soft-paste Sevres

Category

Antique 19th Century French Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Ormolu Porcelain Clock circa 1860

$3,638

Antique French Sèvres Porcelain Quatrefoil Casket, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

colors and glazes that in many cases were also richer and more vivid. Unglazed white Sèvres Porcelain

Category

Antique 1860s French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Sèvres Porcelain Quatrefoil Casket, 19th Century

$789

19th Century French Sevres Porcelain Ormolu Clock

Located in London, GB

glazes that in many cases were also richer and more vivid. Unglazed white Sevres Porcelain "biscuit

Category

Antique 1870s French More Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

19th Century French Sevres Porcelain Ormolu Clock

$3,501

19th Century French Sèvres Porcelain Ormolu-Mounted Jardiniere

Located in London, GB

and glazes that in many cases were also richer and more vivid. Unglazed white Sevres Porcelain "

Category

Antique 1870s French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century French Sèvres Porcelain Ormolu-Mounted Jardiniere

$1,201

Antique Sevres Porcelain Royal Blue Ormolu Table Lamp 19th Century

Located in London, GB

colours and glazes that in many cases were also richer and more vivid. Unglazed white Sevres Porcelain

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Sevres Porcelain Royal Blue Ormolu Table Lamp 19th Century

$1,132

19th Century French Ormolu Sevres Porcelain Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

richer and more vivid. Unglazed white Sevres Porcelain "biscuit" figurines were also a great

Category

Antique 1860s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century French Ormolu Sevres Porcelain Mantel Clock

$3,157

19th Century Gilt Bronze Sevres Porcelain Inset Casket

Located in London, GB

glazes that in many cases were also richer and more vivid. Unglazed white Sevres Porcelain "biscuit

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Gilt Bronze Sevres Porcelain Inset Casket

$1,578

Antique Pair Sevres Porcelain Ormolu Candlesticks, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

glazes that in many cases were also richer and more vivid. Unglazed white Sevres Porcelain "biscuit

Category

Antique 1880s French Candlesticks

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Pair Sevres Porcelain Ormolu Candlesticks, 19th Century

$1,269 / set

Antique French Sevres Porcelain and Ormolu Jewellery Casket 19th Century

Located in London, GB

and glazes that in many cases were also richer and more vivid. Unglazed white Sevres Porcelain

Category

Antique 1860s Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Sevres Porcelain and Ormolu Jewellery Casket 19th Century

$2,128

Antique French Sevres Porcelain Ormolu Mounted Jardiniere 19th Century

Located in London, GB

and glazes that in many cases were also richer and more vivid. Unglazed white Sevres Porcelain

Category

Antique 1860s French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Sevres Porcelain Ormolu Mounted Jardiniere 19th Century

$1,441

Antique Ladies Walking Cane Stick with Sevres Porcelain Handle 19th Century

Located in London, GB

glazes that in many cases were also richer and more vivid. Unglazed white Sevres Porcelain "biscuit

Category

Antique 1880s English Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Porcelain, Bamboo

Antique Ladies Walking Cane Stick with Sevres Porcelain Handle 19th Century

$789

Antique Sevres Porcelain Ormolu Mounted Planter Jardiniere 19th Century

Located in London, GB

colours and glazes that in many cases were also richer and more vivid. Unglazed white Sevres Porcelain

Category

Antique 1860s French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Sevres Porcelain Ormolu Mounted Planter Jardiniere 19th Century

$1,510

Vintage Pair Burr Walnut Sevres Porcelain Pier Cabinets 20th C

Located in London, GB

. Unglazed white Sevres Porcelain "biscuit" figurines were also a great success. However, soft-paste Sevres

Category

Vintage 1950s Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

Vintage Pair Burr Walnut Sevres Porcelain Pier Cabinets 20th C

$14,415 / set

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the white porcelain figurine you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A white porcelain figurine — often made from ceramic, porcelain and acrylic — can elevate any home. Find 26 options for an antique or vintage white porcelain figurine now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a white porcelain figurine — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A white porcelain figurine, designed in the Modern, Art Deco or Rococo style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made white porcelain figurine has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Lladro, Ernest Massuet and Jaime Hayon are consistently popular.

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Prices for a white porcelain figurine can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $115 and can go as high as $5,400, while the average can fetch as much as $748.

Questions About White Porcelain Figurine

How can I tell if a figurine is ceramic or porcelain?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The term ceramic is a generic term that refers to something that is made of clay and solidified through heat. Porcelain falls under the ceramic umbrella, but it incorporates kaolin as an ingredient, creating a white clay. To determine if a figurine is porcelain or stoneware or earthenware, it’s best to examine it. Porcelain is somewhat translucent with a glasslike surface where there is no glaze. Shop a range of antique and vintage porcelain figurines on 1stDibs.
How can you tell vintage porcelain figurines?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
To tell vintage porcelain figurines apart from other pieces, look on the bottom for a maker's mark. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine the approximate time when the manufacturer produced pieces similar to yours. It is vintage if your figurine was manufactured between 20 and 99 years ago. Older figurines are antique, while newer ones are contemporary. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can also assist with the dating and identification process. Shop a wide range of vintage figurines on 1stDibs.
How do I spot an antique porcelain figurine?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
One 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.
What is the difference between porcelain and ceramic figurines?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The difference between porcelain and ceramic figurines is the materials used to produce them. Porcelain is a delicate white material, while ceramic tends to be heavier and varies in color depending on the type of clay used to produce it. Shop a wide range of antique and vintage figurines on 1stDibs.
Can a Fornasetti porcelain figurine be factory-made?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
No, every Fornasetti porcelain figurine is handmade. In fact, the brand produces all of their home decorative items by hand at their workshop in Milan, Italy. If you see indications that a figurine came from a factory, it is likely not an authentic Fornasetti. Shop a collection of expertly vetted Fornasetti on 1stDibs.
What is Chinese blue and white porcelain?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Chinese 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.
What is blue and white porcelain called?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Blue and white porcelain is often called Delftware, though there are many other types as well. This type of porcelain is so popular and has remained so over time because the blue pigment can withstand the high temperature needed to fire the pieces.
What is Chinese blue and white porcelain called?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Chinese 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.