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Material: Porcelain
Richard Ginori Burnt Orange Contessa Extensive Dinnerware Service Of 141 Pieces
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Richard Ginori extensive dinnerware service Contessa rust red pattern dinnerware service . Pattern having a burnt orange and double gilt gold and black trim decorated design on white...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Gold
Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs Large, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of turquoise glazed porcelain foo dogs. Large size and beautiful details. Add some classic Asian style and amazing color to your home.
Category
1950s Chinese Other Vintage Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Dresden Porcelain Pink Ground Lidded Urn or Covered Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Dresden urn or vase.
With alternating pink panel with strewn flowers and panels with depictions of gallant lovers in garden settings.
High...
Category
Early 20th Century German Rococo Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Bowl with Chinese Domestic Furniture
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Famille Rose porcelain bowl with Chinese "Antiques" & Scholar's items on Furniture,
Qianlong Period,
circa 1735-1740.
The Chinese Export porcelain bowl is finely painted inside and out with famille rose enamels. On the front is a depiction of an unusual grouping of Chinese domestic...
Category
1730s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
"Cavorting Mermaids", Large, Exceptional Art Deco Bowl in Deep Red and Silver
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning in size, color and subject matter, this large bowl --a magnificent example of Art Deco style -- is bathed in a rich, deep red glaze and features a pair of cavorting mermaids...
Category
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Josef Ekberg For Gustavsberg Of Sweden, Stylised Sgraffito Garland Vase c1910
By Josef Ekberg
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Art Deco sgraffito ceramic vase by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg.
Layers consist of pale blue ground and a signature mid blue garland of leaves decoration
Signed Ekberg and dated 191...
Category
1910s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
11 Custom Antique English Raised Gilt Dinner Plates For Shreve
Co Circa 1915
By Shreve
Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant set of dinner plates produced by the re known English firm of Royal Doulton for the fine Gilded Age retailer Shreve & Co San Francisco.
A raised tooled intricate design o...
Category
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Gold
Goebel Produced This Dramatic Porcelain Figurine Depicting Cat, circa 1960
Located in Verviers, BE
Goebel produced this dramatic porcelain figurine depicting a Cat, circa 1960.
The piece is in excellent condition and a real beauty.
Measures: height: 10.63 in (27 cm)?
diameter...
Category
1950s German Vintage Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
1920s French Art Deco Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bedside Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
A lovely 1920s French Art Deco marble-top gilt bronze mounted mahogany inlaid nightstand.
Born in France in the early 20th century, crafted in elegant Louis XVI taste with luxurious...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pair 19th Century Chinese Flambe Oxblood Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of 19th century Chinese Asian Sang De Boeuf "Oxblood" glazed vases as table lamps mounted on turned giltwood bases. The beautiful rich red typical of the period is fenhanced wit...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Oriental Porcelain Chinese Ginger Jar Vase Brass Chinoiserie Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Oriental Porcelain Chinese Ginger Jar Vase Brass Chinoiserie Table Lamp. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 27" H (to finial) x 19" H (to light socket) x 8" W x 8" D. {3-...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Brass
Meiji Period High Relief Porcelain Celadon Vase, circa 1900
Located in Miami, FL
This captivating Meiji period (1868-1912) porcelain vase features a mesmerizing celadon glaze, with a subtle crackled texture. Exquisite details, meticulously hand-painted in vibrant...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$7,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Louis XV Meissen Style 9-Light Chandelier Porcelain Gilt, by PMP Germany
Located in Andernach, DE
Luxurious and magnificent vintage 9-light chandelier with putti playing music, flowers and tendrils.
All in a beautiful Baroque/ Louis XI style.
Everything is hand crafted and hand p...
Category
Late 20th Century German Baroque Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Spode Blue and White Platter
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible late 19th century English Spode white porcelain platter with a charming blue transfer floral pattern with roses, leaf festoons, and other flo...
Category
1880s British Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Petite Chinese Orange Garden Plate, c. 1870
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite porcelain dish from the late Qing-dynasty (1644-1911) has a whimsical design of peonies, begonias and plum blossoms, hand-painted with famille rose enamels and set agains...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Herend Hungarian Hand Painted
Gilt Decorated Dinner Service / 12 People
By Herend
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Experience the epitome of luxury dining with the magnificent Herend Hungarian hand-painted and gilt decorated glazed porcelain dinner service. This opulent set, designed to accommodate twelve people, exudes timeless elegance and impeccable craftsmanship in every detail. The dinner service comprises an array of essential elements to cater to your dining needs. From dinner plates that provide a striking canvas for your culinary creations to crescent and dessert plates that add a touch of sophistication to your table setting, each piece is a testament to the artistry and heritage of Hungarian porcelain. Complementing this remarkable dinner service are the exquisite serving pieces that elevate your hosting prowess. the covered vegetables tureen and soup tureen ensure your dishes remain warm and enticing, while the two-handled serving dish, square serving dish, and triangle-shaped dish provide versatile options for serving an array of delectable creations. The sauce boat adds a touch of refinement to your culinary presentations, allowing for effortless pouring and serving. Embrace the heritage and opulence of herend with this extraordinary dinner service. Whether for grand formal gatherings or intimate celebrations, this collection is designed to impress. Elevate your dining experience and create cherished memories with this exceptional Herend porcelain dinner service and serving pieces. Includes 12 dinner 10", 12 crescent plate 8"x5", 12 dessert plate8", 10 soup bowl 9.5", 8 cups 4.5"x2.3" & saucers 5.3", 1 covered vegetal tureen 14"x13"x7.5", covered soup tureen 14.5"x9"x11.5", two handled serving dish 16"x11"x2.5", square dish 10"x10"x3.5", triangle dish...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Gold
Blue and White Arita Japanese Porcelain Printed Period Bowl, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing this lovely 19th century bowl. Printed.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Japanese Style: Imari
Decoration Type / Colour: Imari
Region of Origin: Japan
P...
Category
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$60 Sale Price
44% Off
12 Antique Minton England Cobalt Blue
Gold Salad or Dessert Plates
By Minton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A classic and elegant set of 12 plates by Mintons, England featuring a nice wide collar of cobalt blue surrounded by two 24 karat gold acid etched bands. In wonderful antique conditi...
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Rococó Porcelain Figural Cherub Jardinière or Centerpiece Bowl by Meissen
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Austrian porcelain centerpiece bowl or jardinière beautifully enameled in rich colors with floral sprays and gilt highlig...
Category
Late 19th Century German Rococo Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$2,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Set/2 Modern Table Lamps, Porcelain Base, Satin Lampshade, Handmade Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/2 Modern Table Lamps, Porcelain Base, Satin Lampshade, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
This is an elegant table lamp and an attractive addition to a modern h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Porcelain Constantinople 12 Plate
By Les Ottomans
Located in Milan, IT
Unique and elegant, this superb dinner plate, part of the Constantinopoli collection, will enrich the decor of any table, either used with identical pieces or combined with other des...
Category
2010s Italian Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$105 / item
Art Deco Italian Ceramic Animal Figurine Macaw Parrot Porcelain Bird Figure
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Art Deco tall Italian animal Figurine Ceramic Parrot Macaw on a tree trunk
Material: porcelain, ceramic, tin glazed
Design: Cacciapuoti style...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain
Set of Six Porcelain Coffee Cups by Ginori Doccia Pittoria from the 1940s
Located in Milano, MI
Set of 6 hand-painted porcelain coffee cups by Ginori Doccia, Pittoria manufacture, made in the 1940s
Saucer: Ø cm 11
Ginori 1735 is an Italian luxury goods company founded in 1735...
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$532 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Midcentury Porcelain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1960's Italian porcelain table lamps.
Measurements:
Height of body: 18"
Height to rest of shade: 28"
Diameter:11"
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$4,800 / set
19th Century Grande Sonnerie Vienna Regulator Clock
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid 19th century Mahogany wood / glass case grande Sonnerie three weight Vienna Regulator clock. The wall clock features a rosewood veneer with ...
Category
1830s European Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Antique Gilded Chiseled Bronze Clock
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A superb quality 19th century French bronze gilt mantel clock, retaining its original glass dome, and adorned with a finely detailed rustic female figure in period dress, reclining o...
Category
19th Century French Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Midcentury Striped Blue Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1960's Italian porcelain table lamps.
Measurements:
Height of body: 20"
Height to shade rest: 30.5
Diameter: 6"
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$4,800 / set
19th Century Set of 7 English Porcelain Tea Cups
Saucers, 6 Signed Minton
By Minton
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This charming set comprises seven finely decorated teacups with matching saucers, six of which are signed Minton, one of the most celebrated English porcelain manufacturers of the 19...
Category
19th Century English Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Chinese Blue
White Tea Pot, c. 1930s
Located in Chicago, IL
This blue-and-white porcelain teapot dates to the early 20th century and would have been used as either a teapot for brewed tea or as a ewer for dispensing boiled water during tea ce...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Haviland Limoges Cup and Saucer Set Antique Porcelain, France 1890s
By Haviland
Co.
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Haviland Limoges cup and saucer set was made of thin, semi-translucent porcelain and hand decorated in delicate gold, dark red, and pale grey pal...
Category
Late 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen, Germany. Set of six "Pink Indian" porcelain lunch plates.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany.
A set of six "Pink Indian" porcelain lunch plates.
Hand-painted with purple floral motifs, gold rim.
Mid-20th century.
Marked.
Third and fourth factory quality.
Per...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Ralph Lauren Home Spectator Black Dinnerware ~ Set of 8 Place Settings
Located in New York, NY
A set of 8 (eight) place settings in the Spectator black pattern by Ralph Lauren Home Collection. Porcelain.
Signed, circa 1995-1996. This pattern is currently out of production.
...
Category
1990s English American Classical Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Fornasetti “Greca” Cups and Saucers, Italy, ca. 1955
Located in Stockholm, SE
An early pair of porcelain cups with saucers, designed by Piero Fornasetti (1913–1988) in Milan, circa 1955.
The model “Greca” is decorated with a black and gilt neoclassical key mot...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Undulating White Organic Porcelain Sculpture, Sandra Davolio
Located in New York, NY
Undulating Lines, 2023, (Porcelain, C. 12.2 in. h x 9.8 in. diam., Object No.: 4182)
Davolio’s sophisticated porcelain works and their organic and natural references are influenced ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
A Victorian Mahogany Swan Back Chaise Longue Upholstered in a Blue Velvet Fabric
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Victorian Mahogany Swan Back Chaise Longue Day Bed Upholstered in a Duck Egg Blue Plush Fabric With A Carved Scroll End Back Rest. Brass Terminating Turned Legs on Original White C...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Brass
Finest Quality Rosenthal Germany French Bulldog Porcelain Dog Figurine
By Rosenthal
Located in Tustin, CA
Finest quality, vintage retired, handmade and hand painted in Germany, Rosenthal porcelain French Bull dog figurine. The dog has been masterfully hand...
Category
20th Century German Other Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
Fine Art Japanese Vase Winter Landscape Arita by Artist Fujii Shumei
By Fujii Shumei
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and unusual piece.
A superb blue and white porcelain vase, with a landscape. Made by Fuji Shumei
Fujii Mr. Aki Fujii’s specialty is the technique of drawing a mountain by si...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Derby Porcelain Part Dessert Service, Red Botanical, John Brewer, 1795-1800
By Crown Derby, John Brewer
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning part-dessert service made by Derby between about 1795 and 1800, painted with named botanical studies by John Brewer. The service consists of a lidded sauce comport on a stand, two kidney shaped dishes, two lozenge shaped dishes, one lozenge shaped low footed comport...
Category
1790s English George III Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Coalport Starburst Aqua and Gold 5-Piece Place Service for 11 China Service
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rare early 20th century coalport starburst China 5-piece place setting for 11 (58 pieces would be service for twelve except missing a cup and a medium ...
Category
20th Century Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pottery Parrot Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A well-articulated pottery sculpture of a parrot perched upon a tree branch, the body of the parrot is cast in glazed porcelain, while the bottom remains bisque. raised on a ceramic plinth...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$1,650
Antique Hand Painted Chinese Cutout Porcelain Wig Stand Table Lamp 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Hand Painted Chinese Cutout Porcelain Wig Stand Table Lamp 19thC
Measures - 24 1/2" x 14 1/8" x 10 3/8"
A 19th-century Chinese porcelain table lamp featuring intricate hand...
Category
19th Century American Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Royal Copenhagen Bone China Demitasse Cups and Saucers circa 1951
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Delightful pair of bone china Royal Copenhagen demitasse cups and saucers
One a soft pale pink, the other crushed raspberry. Each decorated...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Wedgwood Porcelain Dinner Service for Twelve People
By Wedgwood
Co
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Wedgwood porcelain dinnerware with exterior / interior hand painted design detail service for twelve people with serving pieces. Each piece is in great condition. Maker's mark undersigned. Set include 12 dinner plate 11" diameter. 12 salad plates...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Vintage Fish Tureen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Portuguese fish tureen made for Neiman Marcus.
Category
20th Century Portuguese Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Copeland Spode Blue
White Porcelain "Italian" Pattern Lazy Susan 1890
Located in Portland, OR
A rare and large Copeland Spode blue and white porcelain lazy susan set in the "Italian" pattern on a wooden turntable, circa 1880.
The s...
Category
Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Raynaud Limoges 23-Piece Porcelain Tea
Coffee Service with Gold Trim
By Limoges
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This 23-piece tea and coffee service by Raynaud & Cie embodies the elegance and artistry for which Limoges porcelain is renowned. Each piece is crafted from fine, translucent porcela...
Category
20th Century French Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
21st Century, Desk lamp in golden bronze with porcelain base
Located in Calenzano, FI
21st Century desk lamp in golden bronze and with porcelain base decorated with sky with clouds and pure gold decorations. The metal parts are finely chiselled. The joint on the bar a...
Category
2010s Italian Louis XVI Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Japanese 19th Century Scalloped Imari Porcelain Dish or Charger
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Japanese Dish or Charger, made in Japan at the beginning of the 19th century. With beautiful colors in red blue and white. The Item is in good condition.
Category
19th Century Japanese Chinese Export Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Harvard Ave. Porcelain Sign c.1900-1910
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original double sided enameled porcelain Harvard Ave street sign.
Shown with life size hand model for scale.
CREATOR Unknown.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1900-1900.
...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Important, Rare French Ormolu Sevres Style Porcelain Jewelry Box on Bronze Table
Located in Queens, NY
A rare and important French ormolu/bronze and Sevres style turquoise porcelain jewelry box casket on matching French ormolu/bronze table with Sevres style porcelain plaques.
Of palatial / monumental size!
"The Marie Antoinette Jewelry...
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
18th Century Meissen Set 12 Baroque Porcelain Dining Dishes with Floral Decor
Located in Brescia, IT
This baroque dining colorfully dishes set is eclectical and drawn with vibrant colors.
The board is in a contemporary fuchsia color.
Precious, fine, elegant and timeless dining set dishes.
The Meissen manufacturer is an antique brand...
Category
Late 18th Century German Baroque Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Meissen
Large
Great Design Antique White
Black Alabaster Pendant / Chandelier 1910
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning design, early Art Deco, antique alabaster light fixture.
Thanks to its large size (19.7 inches in diameter) and relatively timeless design this beautiful chandelier from th...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Wire, Brass, Metal
Italy Richard Ginori Mid-18th Century Porcelain Set 8 Dishes Floral Design
Located in Brescia, IT
The set of eight hand-painted flower design porcelain dishes was manufactured by Richard Ginori in the historical headquarter of Doccia (Tuscany, Italy), one of the most important an...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Abstract Sculpture in Decorated Porcelain Stoneware Guglielmo Gusella, 1980s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Abstract sculpture in decorated porcelain stoneware Guglielmo Gusella, 1980s.
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$1,248 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage Piero Fornasetti Conchiglie Pattern Plate decorated with Sea Creatures
Located in Downingtown, PA
Marine Whimsy: Vintage Piero Fornasetti "Conchiglie" (Shells) Plate #12
Circa 1960–1970
A vibrant and whimsical vintage porcelain plate designed by Piero Fornasetti, featuring the s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Japanese Plate Kutaniyaki 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
This is Kutani 1950th Century.
This plate was made with porcelain, style of kutaniyaki.
It is a traditional craft of ceramics with overglaze painting and was born in the early Edo period. Kutani ware...
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$361 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Italian Capodimonte Porcelain Hollywood Regency Mirror with Cherubs
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large Italian Capodimonte Porcelain Hollywood Regency Mirror with Cherubs and Flowers, 1950s
A lavish Italian Capodimonte porcelain mirror...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Mirror
Rare Antique 102 piece Meissen „Flower Bouqet” Dinner Service, Germany 1840
Located in Rome, IT
Extensive 102 Piece Rare Meissen Dinner Service "Flower Bouqett", 1815 – 1860 , colorful, richly decorated gold rim, consisting of:
45 dinner p...
Category
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$111,444 Sale Price
25% Off
Beautiful Meticulously Detailed French Sevres Porcelain Flower Vase or Cachepot
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Museum quality French porcelain flower cachepot or flower vase, in Sevres porcelain decorated with garlands of flowers and gold foliage surmounted by a blue thread and gold thread wi...
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Royal Worcester Pair of Holly Ribbons Cup
Saucer Sets, England 1980s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Pair of flat cup and saucer sets was made in England of fine bone china by Royal Worcester and decorated in Holly Ribbons pattern. Holly Ribbons is an exquisite dinnerware pattern t...
Category
Late 20th Century English Victorian Porcelain Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique and Vintage Porcelain Decorative Objects, Tableware, Dinner Plates and Other Furniture for Sale
While it is tempting to store your antique and vintage porcelain decorative objects and other items behind closed glass cabinet doors and reserve them only for display, your porcelain dinner plates and serving platters can safely weather the “dangers” of the dining room and be used during meals. So go ahead and dress up your dining table for a special meal with a range of porcelain tableware, platters and tea service from 1stDibs.
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.
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.
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. Elsewhere, Denmark’s Royal Copenhagen first made dinnerware and vases with blue-and-white motifs inspired by Chinese porcelain. Hungarian brand Herend favors large, bold designs for its porcelain, with its serving pieces, dishes and other works incorporating historical scenes, animals or vegetation.
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.
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.
Find antique and vintage porcelain made in a variety of styles on 1stDibs.
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