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Material: Porcelain
7 Hand Painted Signed by Wiinblad Porcelain Christmas Plates, Rosenthal, 1970s
Located in Andernach, DE
Bjorn Wiinblad, Danish artist, has created this beautiful series for German art glass & porcelain makers Rosenthal for their Studio-Line art edition. Plates from 1975 with the Annunc...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair of Small Chinese Garden Seat / Stools / Drinks Tables
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very unusual pair of brown and white Chinese garden stools. Wonderful contemporary design. Perfect little drinks table.
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20th Century Chinese Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Blue Birds Set of 2 Candleholder
Located in Paris, FR
Candleholder Blue Birds Set of 2 with hand-painted porcelain, with bronze details, for 2 candles, candles not included.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Porcelain Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century Staffordshire Blue Willow Serving Platter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century large blue willow serving platter is signed Staffordshire, England. The condition is in mint condition.
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19th Century English Country Antique Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Georges BASTARD Art Deco Showjumper Porcelain Bottle 1924, Paris Olympic Games
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco showjumper porcelain bottle by Georges BASTARD (Paris), France, ca.1924. Designed by Margerie. White porcelain made in Limoges. Height : 10.5"(26.7cm), Width : 3.9"(1...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Porcelain Furniture

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Vintage Fish Tureen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Portuguese fish tureen made for Neiman Marcus.
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20th Century Portuguese Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

China Dinner Service for 6 by Richard Ginori Black Onice Rim, Gold Trim Verge
Located in Roma, IT
A Tableware set in very fine porcelain made in Italy between the 60s and 70s by the Doccia factory "Richard Ginori". Richard Ginori is an historic Italian ceramic's factory founded in Tuscany, in Sesto Fiorentino, near Florence, of which Gio Ponti was creative director for 10 years. This dinnerware is part of a Manufacture collection inspired by the elegant lines of the Empire style and which was out of stock for a long time. Now, the new ownership of the brand, recently purchased by the Gucci Group, has included the Contessa collection back in the range but without the subtle tone-on-tone trim that embellished the gold encrusted rim. We could say that this vintage dinner service...
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1980s Italian Empire Vintage Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

6 Sets of Tea Cups with Saucers Plates, "Lilja" "Lilly", Bo Fajans, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
6 sets of teacup, saucer and a cake plate designed at Bo Fajans in Gefle, Sweden and of the model "Lilly" that is super rare to find today. The cake pl...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Porcelain Furniture

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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...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Furniture

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Gold

Pair of Large Palace Style Vintage Blue and White Chinese Urns
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
A very important vintage pair of oriental porcelain vases, each of urn form and decorated with floral and architectural designs in hues of blue on a white ground. The neck with oppo...
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1950s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Vintage Rare Kutani Japan Hand Painted Porcelain, 22 Carat Gold Foo Dogs MCM
Located in North Miami, FL
These large and fabulous pair of RARE vintage late 1940's to early 1950's Kutani Japan handcrafted and hand painted foo dog lions are very commanding both in stature and execution of meticulous painted detail with 22 carat gold leaf throughout. The persimmon color of a burnt hue porcelain ceramic porcelain male and female matched pair of foo dogs have a mariage decoration. These are a stunning and gorgeous example of Japanese 2oth Century Arts and a lost art form. The foo dogs are ferocious shishi lions with very colorful and detailed Kutano style moriage porcelain...
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1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain Furniture

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Gold

18th c. Set of First Period Worcester Underglaze Blue Porcelain Pine Cone Plates
Located in Downingtown, PA
First Period Worcester Underglaze Blue Porcelain Pine Cone Pattern Dinner Plates, A Set of Twelve, Circa 1770. From a collection of Pine Cone pieces including a soup tureen and stan...
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1770s English Georgian Antique Porcelain Furniture

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Luxury Heart Vase "Gold Pain". Porcelain Gold Leaf. Handmadein Italy. Wall decor
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The heart collection is the result of the extravagant creativity of two innovative designers, who are inspired especially by the human body. The heart collection is inspired by the N...
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2010s Italian Modern Porcelain Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Herend Hungarian Hand Painted Gilt Decorated Dinner Service / 12 People
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...
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Porcelain Furniture

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Gold

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...
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Mid-20th Century German Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Handcrafted Mid-Century Modern Inspired Tall Porcelain and Walnut Table Lamp
Located in Sharon, CT
Statuesque Hanni is tall and slender. With a nod to mid-century styling the the handcrafted base is cast in porcelain topped with a turned walnut neck and finial. The shade is made o...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Furniture

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Ceramic, Porcelain, Wood, Walnut

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...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Porcelain Furniture

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Antique Chinese Reed Rattan Birdcage Porcelain Bowls, Jade, with Pin Lock
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This antique Chinese birdcage, crafted from red reed rattan, features porcelain feeder bowls. Adorned with jade and mother-of-pearl accents, it showcases exquisite craftsmanship. A p...
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Early 1900s Antique Porcelain Furniture

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Jade

A Large Qing Dynasty turquoise-glazed porcelain baluster vase
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A large Chinese Qing Dynasty period turquoise-glazed porcelain baluster vase, with a tapered baluster body rising up to a waisted neck and everted rim, covered overall in a rich and ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

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"
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1960s Italian Vintage Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

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 ...
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1830s European Antique Porcelain Furniture

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Brass

Blue and White Vintage Porcelain Ginger Jar Lamp with Rosewood Base
Located in Lomita, CA
The beautiful richly colored rosewood base contrasting the porcelain hand-painted vintage lamp makes it a standout. This Chinese export vintage lamp has its original blue and white f...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Period Meissen Signed Blue Onion Ronde Plate
Located in Roma, IT
Period Meissen Signed Blue Onion Plate Wonderful and very elegant ronde plate made by the Meissen manufactory with "Blue Onion" decoration. This refined plate, which can serve as a...
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Late 19th Century German Chinoiserie Antique Porcelain Furniture

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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...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Porcelain Furniture

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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...
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1790s English George III Antique Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Famille Verte Chinese Pair of 20th Century Antique Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of 20th century Chinese famille verte baluster vases, decorated with characters amongst trees and foliage and rocky outcrops with furthers stylised foliate detailing, pre...
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20th Century Chinese Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair, Chinese Export Rose Medallion Porcelain Vases with Gilt Dragon Handles
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined and visually dynamic pair of Chinese export porcelain vases, dating to the mid-19th century Qing Dynasty, executed in the celebrated Rose Medallion palette. Each baluster-f...
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

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...
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Late 18th Century German Baroque Antique Porcelain Furniture

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Meissen

19th Century Set of 7 English Porcelain Tea Cups Saucers, 6 Signed 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...
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19th Century English Antique Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain, Paint

69 Pc Pickard Floral Chintz Service for 10 Dinnerware China Set
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 69 piece set of Pickard China dinnerware in the Floral Chintz pattern, featuring a scattered printed multicolor floral design and gilded edge. Service for 10. Set includes: L...
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20th Century Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Porcelain Furniture

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Stainless Steel

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...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair, 19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Medallion Saucers
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite pair of Chinese Rose Medallion porcelain saucer plates exemplifies the elegance and intricate artistry of Qing Dynasty decorative ceramics, likely dating from the mid ...
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Porcelain Furniture

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Enamel

Artist Plate No. 7 by Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, Mid-Century, 1970s Germany
Located in Andernach, DE
''Auch die Schatten kommen von der Sonne'' (''Also the shadows are made by the sun'') – is the No. 7 of the ''Artists-Plates'' from the Studio-Line by Rosenthal. With a limited edi...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Raynaud Limoges 23-Piece Porcelain Tea Coffee Service with Gold Trim
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...
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20th Century French Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Fine Art Japanese Vase Winter Landscape Arita by Artist 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...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Chinese Export Famille Rose Precious Objects Porcelain Dish
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Famille Rose 'Precious Objects' Porcelain Dish, Qianlong Period, Circa 1765-1775 This superb oval dish is a quintessential example of Chinese Export porcelain create...
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Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique Hand-Painted Porcelain Mantel Clock by Royal Bonn for Ansonia
Located in Tarry Town, NY
A beautifully executed mid-19th century mantel clock by the esteemed Ansonia Clock Company, featuring the “La Layon” model in collaboration with Royal Bonn, one of Germany’s most cel...
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Mid-19th Century German Louis XVI Antique Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Porcelain Kneeling Chinese Boys Holding Shallow Single Blossom Vessels
Located in Savannah, GA
This whimsical pair of porcelain figures depict kneeling Chinese boys holding square containers suitable for single blossoms. The symmetry is graceful from all angles and the color p...
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1880s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

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...
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19th Century French Antique Porcelain Furniture

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Bronze

Large Qianjiang Chinese Porcelain Plaque Depicting Peacock and Exotic Birds
Located in New York, NY
Very large enamel antique painted Chinese porcelain plaque mounted wooden frame measuring 46 1/2 by 26 inches depicting a glorious peacock and...
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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Porcelain Furniture

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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...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Porcelain Furniture

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Bronze

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...
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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Minton for Tiffany Co. Porcelain Dessert Plates with Gold Gilt Rims, Twelve
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of twelve Art Deco dessert plates with gold gilt border By Minton for Tiffany & Co. England, Circa 1930s Measures: 9"W x 9"D...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Porcelain Furniture

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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...
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1880s British Antique Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Josef Ekberg For Gustavsberg Of Sweden, Stylised Sgraffito Garland Vase c1910
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...
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1910s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

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...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Vintage Chinoiserie Porcelain Chinese Ginger Jar Floral Oriental Table Lamp Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Round Porcelain Chinese Ginger Jar Oriental Table Lamp Pair with Colorful "Springtime" Floral Print. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 30" H (to finial) x 21...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Vase Floral Decoration, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Fabulous Japanese earthenware Satsuma Vase with nice decoration of flowers. Meiji period, 19/20th c Lovely piece. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Sty...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Clock Spring Industrial Articulating Desk Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
I always liked this early desk lamp and use one myself. It has a nice clean and elegant profile. It also stands taller than most with a running length of 58 inches. What sets it apar...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Steel

Antique S&T RS German Porcelain Large Tankard
Located in Norton, MA
A wonderful antique S&T RS Germany large tankard absolutely 100% hand-painted floral in the multi-colored pink, purple, red, and rich green leaves, delicate ...
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Early 20th Century German Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Bulbo Set of Sconces by R. Barbieri G. Marianelli for Tronconi, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Bulbo Model Set of Three Sconces by Raul Barbieri & Giorgio Marianelli for Tronconi, 1970's, Italy Very nice high quality wall lamps. Lamps are in very good vintage condition. The...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Glass

1980s Fiorucci New Wave Italian Porcelain Heart Trinket Dish Tray
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1980s Fiorucci "New Wave" Italian porcelain heart-shaped trinket dish, ashtray or vide poche. This rare authentic post-modern piece is glazed porcelain with the traditional 1...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Antique Chinese Porcelain Qianlong Blue And White Plate, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice, richly decorated deep plate. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Plates Color: Blue & White Region of Origin: China Emperor: Qianlong (1735-1796...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair of Turquoise Glazed Parrots Chinese Porcelain 30cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Rare pair of parrot or cockatoo figurines, made of blue or turquoise and purple glazed Chinese porcelain, circa the first half of the 20th century. Marked on the bottom with the make...
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1920s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Porcelain Furniture

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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...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Late 19th century Pair of Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Savannah, GA
Extraordinary pair of fine glazed porcelain Foo dogs came to us out of an estate here in Savannah, Georgia, belonging to an old general that long ago brought them from Thailand. Used...
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1890s Chinese Qing Antique Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Rare Haviland Limoges Cup and Saucer Set Antique Porcelain, France 1890s
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...
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Late 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Antique Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

19th Century Canton Famille Rose Chinese Export Porcelain Celadon Platter
Located in Austin, TX
Large 19th Century Canton Famille Rose Chinese Export Porcelain Celadon Platter. Decorated with butterflies , birds and flowers. 9.8 inches diameter.
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1890s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Vase Daum Nancy Acid-Etched Glass Vase, circa 1910-1925 French Glass
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Step into the elegance of the Art Deco era with this exquisite Daum Nancy vase, a testament to the unparalleled craftsmanship and timeless beauty of French glassmaking. Dating back t...
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18th Century French Art Deco Antique Porcelain Furniture

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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.