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Material: 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

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Wood, Walnut

Porcelain Constantinople 12 Plate
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...
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2010s Italian Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Neoclassical Blue, Gilt Porcelain de Sèvres Vase, France
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique porcelain Sèvres Medaillon vase with a beau blue ground, gilt ornaments, leaves decoration surrounding the portrait in medallion. The vase is in original good condition with ...
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Early 1900s French Neoclassical Antique Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Rosenthal Porcelain Pierrot Clown Figurine No. 436 by A. Caasmann
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique German Jugendstil porcelain figurine. Designed by Albert Caasmann for Rosenthal in 1916. In the form of a Pierrot clown playing an acc...
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Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Art Nouveau Dane Dog Porcelain Figurine by Heubach Jugendstil
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Elegant Art Nouveau porcelain figurine depicting a reclining Great Dane, crafted by Heubach, Germany, circa 1910. This finely molded piece captures the noble poise of the breed with ...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair of Midcentury Sèvres Style French Gilt Porcelain Bisque Parian Vases Urns
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning pair of French Sèvres style soft paste porcelain and Parian vases or urns of traditional cylindrical form and French origin, circa mid-20th centur...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Export Green Fitzhugh Hot Water Platter- Tureen *
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Chinese Export Green 'Fitzhugh' Hot Water Platter- Tureen * China, Circa 1850 * Reference Chinese Export Porcelain, Standard pattern...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Russian Gzhel Hand-painted Blue White Porcelain Church Trinket Box
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare small lidded trinket box with church-shaped handle on the lid is hand painted in two tone blue on white porcelain background. Floral decor on the body of the box and on the lid,...
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20th Century Russian Arts and Crafts Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Ceramic

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

Materials

Porcelain

Herend Porcelain Petite Sevres Rose (Sprog) Pattern Demitasse Coffee Set Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage demitasse porcelain set. By Herend. In the Sevres or Petite Rose pattern. (Pattern abbr: SPROG) With a gilt trelliswork pattern punctuated by hand-painted pink rose...
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20th Century Hungarian Neoclassical Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Rose Mandarin Porcelain Vase, 19th Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine, antique Chinese Rose Mandarin porcelain vase. With rich polychrome enamel decoration on a light celadon ground. An excel...
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

A 19th Century Royal Worcester Model Of Mrs Hadley’s Hand Vase
Located in Norwich, GB
Victorian Royal Worcester porcelain vase, modelled on Mrs Hadley's hand. 19th Century. Impressed Worcester and lozenge registration mark to the base for 28th October 1864. The condi...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Porcelain Furniture

Materials

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

Materials

Porcelain

GUCCI Broche Hand and Ring Mug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gucci porcelain mug featuring a pattern of brooches and sculptural handle on the lid and side, accented with gold rims / Made in Italy by Richard Ginori Original stamp at underside /...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

GUCCI Broche Hand and Ring Mug
GUCCI Broche Hand and Ring Mug
$336 Sale Price
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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...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

Stunning Italian Porcelain Ceramic Swan in Gold Luster and Dark Silver, c 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Stunning porcelain swan, executed in brilliant gold luster and dark silver glazes. This impressive statement piece will surely complete any interior space it inhabits. Made in Italy,...
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Alabaster, Wire, Brass, Metal

Antique Wedgwood Blue Jasperware Neoclassical Plaque
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine Wedgwood large blue and white jasperware plaque with the company impressed mark on verso. Four of the nine Greek Muses are shown standing in their classical poses with their i...
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Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 12 Noritake Morimura Gilt Dinner or Service Plates, Ex-Seidenberg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 12 Noritake porcelain dinner plates. With transfer painted polychrome flowers to the center & rim, green Rococo style decoration, and raised gold highlights. (Labeled to the reverse with an old Seidenberg sticker pricing the set at $2250.) Simply a wonderful set of dinner service plates! Date: Mid-20th Century Overall Condition: They are in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs. Condition Details: There is some noticeable rubbing to the inner gold ring in the centers of most plates. There is some minor rubbing and losses to gilding high points in the raised gold decoration and one small noticeable (a little bit deeper) half-inch scratch to one plate. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Maker: Noritake Morimura Brothers...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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...
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19th Century American Antique 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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Richard Ginori Silver Overlay Cobalt Porcelain Tea/coffee Set 15 Pieces
By Richard-Ginori Lavenite
Located in Verviers, BE
This is a stunning vintage Richard Ginori Signed teacup and saucer set featuring a deep cobalt blue glaze with intricate silver overlay decoration. A true collector’s piece, this set...
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1950s Italian Arts and Crafts Vintage Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Silver

Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Japanese Kutani Porcelain Vases
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of antique Victorian quality Japanese Kutani porcelain vases finely decorated with panels of peacocks and figures in wonderful iro...
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Large Single Blanc de Chine Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930s single large blanc de Chine open-work porcelain table lamp with ebonized base. Measurements: Height of body: 18" Widest point: 11"
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1930s Chinese Vintage 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. ...
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1990s English American Classical Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

21st-Century, 12-Lights Porcelain and Bronze Chandelier
Located in Calenzano, FI
12-lights chandelier in light-green porcelain and bronze in burnished. Each object is handcrafted and the care for every detail makes each item unique in its kind. The lampshades are...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Frank Lloyd Wright Imperial Hotel Dinnerware, Tokyo — Designed c. 1922
Located in Chicago, IL
Frank Lloyd Wright Imperial Hotel Dinnerware, Tokyo — Designed c. 1922 Porcelain Set of 64 Noritake for the Frank Lloyd Wright Coll...
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1920s Japanese Art Nouveau Vintage Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

16 Minton England Dinner Plates, Vintage Gold Encrusted "Porcelain Ball"
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A classic and elegant set of 16 dinner plates by Minton, England. Crisp white porcelain with a double gilt encrusted band with 24 karat additional gold floral design in their collars...
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1950s British Vintage Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Gold

Unusual 17th Century Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Plate with Fenghuang
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this lovely and unusual Chinese porcelain plate from the late Ming period. Early 17th century, more than probably Swatow ware. Origin: China⁠ ⁠Age; early 17th cen...
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17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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...
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Late 20th Century German Baroque Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Large Limoges Dinner Service by A. Lanternier, Green Gold, circa 1920
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This elegant French dinner service was crafted by A. Lanternier & Cie in Limoges, renowned for producing some of the finest porcelain of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The h...
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Early 20th Century French Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Le Corbusier Service Prunier Set of Two Dinner Plates For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier Service Prunier Set of Two Dinner Plates For Cassina The tableware collection by Le Corbusier, originally crafted for the Prunier restaurant in London, was revisited b...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Ivy and Seed 8 Lights Chandelier coral
Located in New York City, NY
Hanging ceiling lamp with eight lights and handmade metallic chandelier design in coral and red. Chandelier with eight lights inspired by plant motifs, interpreted by means of rounde...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Simple Capped Industrial Sconces
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have a nice collection of these simple brass and porcelain sconces. This is as simple and elegant as it gets. It also includes a unique cast brass cap thats will reduce bulb glair.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

Chinese Blue White Pottery Shard Box
Located in Chicago, IL
The lid of this petite trinket box is a shard of glazed porcelain, a remnant of the antique pottery destroyed during the Cultural Revolution of the 1960-70s. Likely dating to the lat...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Silver

Fornasetti Porcelain Musical Tableware, 5 Pcs.
Located in Astoria, NY
Collection of Five Fornasetti Porcelain Musical Instrument Tableware Pieces, comprising: (2) two "Instrumenti Musicali", plate and small dish, marked "Fornasetti Milano / Made in Ita...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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

Materials

Porcelain

Two Breakfast Bowls Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg Sweden Berså / Bersa, Green Leafs
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of breakfast bowls in the very famous pattern Berså designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg. They are made in porcelain and are 17,3 cm in diam...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-19th Century French Porcelain Gilt Trinket Jewelry Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming French Trinket Box. As found in France, this piece would certainly be a fantastic addition to an existing collection of these desirable sma...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful German Meissen dinnerware service for twelve people with serving pieces. The dinnerware service is in great condition. Just exquisite & ve...
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1960s German Rococo Vintage Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Gold

Wedgwood Porcelain Tableware Dinner Service For 12 People
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful Wedgwood porcelain tableware dinner service for twelve people with coffee serving set with hand painted design details. The service is in great condition. Maker's mark undersigned. Include 87 pieces all-together. 12 dinner plate 10 3/4" D. 12 Salad plate...
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1960s English Vintage Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Gold

Mid-20th Century Italian White Blanc De Chine Creamware Fruit Basket Centerpiece
Located in Pearland, TX
A stunning Mid-Century Italian Blanc de Chine creamware glazed porcelain handmade fruit bowl or basket centerpiece. Marked "Hand-Painted Made in Italy". This gorgeous arrangement fea...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Creamware, Porcelain

Anatomica, Porcelain Hand with Leaves and Cutlery by Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This striking sculpture is part of the Anatomica series by Vito Nesta, featuring decorative objects with simple and essential anatomical shapes characterized by bold, contrasting colors and modern flair. Made of Capodimonte porcelain with a glossy, white finish, this sculpture is shaped like a hand, decorated with plants and vintage cutlery.
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2010s Italian Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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

Materials

Gold

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...
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Early 20th Century German Rococo Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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-...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century British Porcelain Dinnerware Service
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid 19th Century British porcelain dinnerware service with hand painted gilt foliate borders with bouquets of wild flowers against a whit...
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1820s English Antique Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Gold

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

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Mayer Sherratt (Trade Name Melba China )
By Thomas Mayer
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Mayer & Sherratt (Trade Name Melba China) set of six cake/salad plates in the Imari pattern. Mayer & Sherratt manufactured china at the Clifton works in Stafford street, Long...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

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...
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1950s German Vintage Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Vintage Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Floor Vases
Located in Pomona, CA
This pair of large, highly decorated porcelain vessels are Chinese Famille Rose style floor vases features blooming peonies and exotic birds, likely peacocks or pheasants. Peonies ar...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Petite Ming Shipwreck Box, c. 1500
Located in Chicago, IL
The soft, matte texture and eroded wear of this petite porcelain box suggest it spent many years submerged in saltwater, likely excavated from a sunken trade ship carrying ceramic ex...
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16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Animal Figure Figural Group Italian Ceramic XL Roosters Porcelain
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Art Deco mid Century Italian porcelain 2 roosters on a tree trunk Material: Porcelain, Ceramic, Tin glazed Design: In the manner of Cacciapuoti Origin: Italy, first half 20th century...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, 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

Materials

Porcelain

Imari Porcelain Ceramic Fluted Vase Edo Period Japan
Located in Miami, FL
Lovely Japanese Edo Period (1603-1867) Imari Porcelain Vase in a European form. Created with a vertical scalloped surface, hand painted and hand thrown . Decorated with a medallion i...
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1850s Japanese Edo Antique Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery

11 Custom Antique English Raised Gilt Dinner Plates For Shreve Co Circa 1915
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...
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1910s British Edwardian Vintage Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Gold

Finest Quality Rosenthal Germany French Bulldog Porcelain Dog Figurine
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...
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20th Century German Other Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

12 Antique Minton England Cobalt Blue Gold Salad or Dessert Plates
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...
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Early 1900s British Antique Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Gold, Enamel

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

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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