Antique Meissen openwork plate in hand-painted porcelain with flowers.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Antique Meissen openwork plate in hand-painted porcelain with flowers and gold decoration.
Antique Late 19th Century German Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique Meissen openwork plate in hand-painted porcelain with flowers.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Antique Meissen openwork plate in hand-painted porcelain with flowers and gold decoration.
Porcelain
Large Meissen Openwork Compote Decorated with Polychrome Flowers, Approx. 1900.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Large Meissen openwork compote decorated with polychrome flowers.
Porcelain
Openwork Platter, Meissen
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Chorzów, PL
Openwork platter, Meissen. Very good condition.
Porcelain
Small oval Meissen porcelain openwork dish, 1920s
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Delft, NL
Small oval Meissen porcelain openwork dish, 1920s An oval small dish by Meissen.
Porcelain
Monumental Meissen Porcelain Openwork Filigree Centerpiece w/ Raised Flowers 19C
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Monumental 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Openwork Filigree Centerpiece with Relief Flowers, Vine Handles, and Painted Flower Decoration.
Porcelain
19th C Meissen Porcelain Covered Openwork Filigree Centerpiece w/ Watteau Scenes
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Covered Openwork Filigree Centerpiece with Watteau Cartouches and Village Scene Cartouches.
Porcelain
Pair Antique German Meissen Porcelain Openwork Compotes Footed Gilt Floral Bowls
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Portland, OR
A very good pair of antique mid 19th century Meissen porcelain compotes or footed bowls, circa 1850. The bowls are very finely made of open pierced work, with a band of diamond shape...
Porcelain
A Meissen Blue Porcelain Plate with Openwork Floral Rim, Early 20th Century
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Blue Porcelain Plate with Openwork Floral Rim, Early 20th Century Description: A Chinoiserie design in the center and a pierced, reticulated (lace-like) border. Provenance: Priva...
Porcelain
Antique Meissen Compote in Openwork Porcelain, Museum Quality
Located in København, Copenhagen
Antique Meissen compote in openwork porcelain with hand-painted flowers, insects and gold decoration.
Porcelain
19th Century, Meissen Porcelain Ram's Head & Floral Centerpiece
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Meissen porcelain centerpiece of oval openwork construction, two floral windows oppose each of the main bodies of the piece and are flanked by a pair of beautiful ram's head handle...
Porcelain
Important Pair of Meissen Porcelain Filigree Vases with Raised Flowers
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Highly Important pair of Museum Quality Louis XV Period 18th century Meissen Porcelain filigree openwork vases with a medially of flowers and vined leaves.
Porcelain
Pair Ormolu Mounted Meissen Porcelain Filigree Vases w/ Floral Bouquet, 1750's
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Louis XV period Meissen porcelain vases, formed in openwork lattice and mounted with original gilt bronze ormolu.
Ormolu
Antique Meissen Bowl in Openwork Porcelain with Hand-Painted Gold Decoration
Located in København, Copenhagen
Antique Meissen bowl in openwork porcelain with hand-painted gold decoration. 19th century.
Porcelain
Square Meissen dish / bowl in openwork porcelain with hand-painted flowers.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Square Meissen dish / bowl in openwork porcelain with hand-painted flowers and gold edge.
Porcelain
Four Meissen Pink Rose Plates in Openwork Porcelain with Hand-Painted Roses
Located in København, Copenhagen
Four Meissen pink rose plates in openwork porcelain with hand-painted roses and gold edge.
Porcelain
Antique Set of 3 Meissen Blue Onion Reticulated Tazza & Plates 19th Century
Located in Nottingham, GB
The bowl is surrounded by intricate reticulated or pierced decoration, demonstrating the considerable skill required to produce this type of Meissen porcelain. The openwork creates a...
Porcelain
H 1.58 in Dm 9.45 in L 1.58 in
Antique Meissen openwork plate in hand-painted porcelain. Late 19th C.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Antique Meissen openwork plate in hand-painted porcelain with flowers and butterflies.
Porcelain
H 0.79 in Dm 9.45 in
12 Antique Meissen Openwork Plates in Hand Painted Porcelain, circa 1900
Located in København, Copenhagen
12 antique Meissen openwork plates in hand painted porcelain with floral and gold decoration, circa 1900.
Porcelain
H 0.79 in Dm 8.27 in
Openwork Plate with Flowers and Butterflies, Meissen, Germany
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany, openwork porcelain plate hand painted with flowers and butterflies.
Porcelain
H 2.37 in Dm 7.88 in
Meissen Blue Onion Compote in Openwork Porcelain, Early 20th Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen Blue Onion compote in openwork porcelain.
Porcelain
H 0.79 in Dm 8.27 in
Meissen Plate in Openwork Porcelain with Hand Painted Flowers, 1920s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen plate in openwork porcelain with hand-painted flowers and gold decoration, 1920s.
Porcelain
H 0.79 in Dm 8.27 in
Meissen, Germany, Openwork Plate with Flowers and Butterflies, Early 20th C
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany, openwork plate hand-painted with flowers and butterflies.
Porcelain
H 0.79 in Dm 5.91 in
Meissen Plate in Openwork Porcelain with Hand Painted Flowers, 20th Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen plate in openwork porcelain with hand painted flowers and gold decoration, 20th century.
Porcelain
H 0.79 in Dm 9.06 in
Five Antique Meissen Plates in Openwork Porcelain with Hand-Painted Flowers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Five antique Meissen plates in openwork porcelain with hand-painted flowers.
Porcelain
H 0.79 in Dm 7.88 in
Five Antique Openwork Meissen Plates in Porcelain with Pink Floral Motifs
Located in København, Copenhagen
Five antique openwork Meissen plates in hand painted porcelain with pink floral motifs. 19th century.
Porcelain
H 2.37 in Dm 9.45 in
Meissen Blue Onion Bowl in Hand-Painted Openwork Porcelain, Approx. 1900
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen blue onion bowl in hand-painted openwork porcelain.
Porcelain
H 0.79 in Dm 7.88 in
Five Antique Meissen Plates in Openwork Porcelain with Hand-Painted Flowers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Five antique Meissen plates in openwork porcelain with hand-painted flowers and gold edge.
Porcelain
Large Antique Meissen Compote in Openwork Porcelain with Hand-Painted Flowers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Large antique Meissen compote in openwork porcelain with hand-painted flowers and gold decoration.
Porcelain
H 12.21 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in
Antique 19th Century Meissen Centrepiece
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique 19th century Meissen Style centrepiece having an openwork bowl applied with pretty trailing roses and supported on an attractive base applied with three charming winged putto...
Meissen
H 6.3 in W 14.57 in D 9.45 in
Antique Meissen Compote on Feet with Modelled Ram Heads in Openwork Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Antique Meissen compote on feet with modelled ram heads in openwork porcelain.
Porcelain
H 1.97 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Three Antique Meissen Plates and One Bowl in Openwork Porcelain, Dated 1774-1814
Located in København, Copenhagen
Three antique Meissen plates and one bowl in openwork porcelain with hand painted floral motifs and pearl border.
Porcelain
H 12.21 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in
19th Century Antique Meissen Style Compote
Located in Suffolk, GB
19th century antique ‘Meissen Style’ compote having an openwork bowl applied with pretty trailing roses and supported on an attractive base applied with three charming winged putto a...
Ceramic
H 1.19 in Dm 9.45 in
Antique Meissen Openwork Plate in Hand-Painted Porcelain with Flowers.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Antique Meissen openwork plate in hand-painted porcelain with flowers and gold decoration.
Porcelain
H 1.19 in Dm 9.45 in
Antique Meissen Openwork Plate in Hand-Painted Porcelain with Flowers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Antique Meissen openwork plate in hand-painted porcelain with flowers and gold decoration.
Porcelain
H 1.19 in Dm 9.45 in
Antique Meissen Openwork Plate in Hand-Painted Porcelain with Flowers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Antique Meissen openwork plate in hand-painted porcelain with flowers and gold decoration.
Porcelain
H 12 in W 20 in D 11 in
Large Meissen Openwork Centerpiece with Double Putti and Watteau Painted Panels
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
Unusual and Large Meissen Porcelain Centerpiece with Double Putti, Pierced Openwork Sides, Watteau-Style Painted Reserves, Painted Raised Flowers, and Gold and Platinum Decoration T...
Gold, Platinum
H 0.79 in Dm 8.27 in
Openwork Porcelain Plate with Flowers and Butterflies, Meissen, Germany
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany, openwork porcelain plate hand painted with flowers and butterflies.
Porcelain
H 0.79 in Dm 8.27 in
Meissen, Germany, Openwork Porcelain Plate with Flowers and Butterflies
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany, openwork porcelain plate hand painted with flowers and butterflies.
Porcelain
H 4 in W 11 in D 9.38 in
Antique 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Reticulated Fruit Basket with Flowers
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, antique Meissen porcelain basket with openwork, twig handles, and flower encrusted vines, and enamel Deutsche Blumen decoration.
Porcelain
H 0.79 in Dm 8.27 in
Meissen, Germany, Openwork Plate Hand Painted with Flowers and Butterflies
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany, openwork plate hand-painted with flowers and butterflies.
Porcelain
H 11.03 in W 15.36 in D 0.79 in
Meissen “Blue Onion”. Large platter in porcelain with openwork border.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen “Blue Onion” large platter. Meissen porcelain platter with openwork border and ribbon handles, decorated in underglaze blue with the classic “Blue Onion” (Zwiebelmuster) patt...
Porcelain
H 0.79 in Dm 7.88 in
Twelve Antique Meissen "Blue Onion" Lunch Plates in Openwork Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Twelve antique Meissen "Blue Onion" lunch plates in hand-painted openwork porcelain, Early 20th century.
Porcelain
H 0.79 in Dm 8.27 in
Openwork Plate with Flowers and Butterflies, Meissen, Germany, Early 20th C
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany, openwork porcelain plate hand painted with flowers and butterflies.
Porcelain
H 0.79 in Dm 10.63 in
Stadt Meissen Blue Onion Pattern, Openwork Dinner Plate, Mid-20th Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
Stadt Meissen Blue Onion pattern. Openwork dinner plate.
Porcelain
H 0.79 in Dm 7.88 in
Six Meissen Blue Onion Plates in Openwork Porcelain, Early 20th Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
Six Meissen blue onion plates in openwork porcelain.
Porcelain
H 2.76 in W 11.42 in D 7.88 in
Stadt Meissen Blue Onion Pattern, Large Openwork Bowl, Mid-20th Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
Stadt Meissen blue onion pattern. Large openwork bowl. Mid-20th century.
Porcelain
H 0.79 in Dm 5.91 in
Meissen Plate in Openwork Porcelain with Hand Painted Flowers, 20th Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen plate in openwork porcelain with hand painted flowers and gold decoration, 20th century.
Porcelain
H 15.75 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Charming 19th Century Antique Meissen Style Pedestal Comport, circa 1880
Located in Suffolk, GB
A charming 19th century Meissen style pedestal comport. The openwork bowl applied with delightful trailing flowering vinery and supported on a column applied with three pretty winged...
Porcelain
Meissen Purple Indian Round Reticulated Serving Bowl with Gold Accents
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Boston, MA
The openwork pieces of Meissen are rare and hard to find.
Porcelain
H 1.75 in W 10 in D 7 in
Meissen Purple Indian Reticulated Oval Serving Bowl With Gold Accents
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Boston, MA
The openwork pieces of Meissen are rare and hard to find.
Porcelain
Set of Ten Meissen Reticulated Dessert Plates Painted with Flowers and Insects
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Boston, MA
We are offering a set of ten Meissen reticulated dessert plates. Each one of these openwork o Meissen plates are hand painted with different beautiful flower bouquets of spring and s...
Porcelain
Set of Twelve Rare Meissen Purple Indian Reticulated Luncheon or Dessert Plates
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Boston, MA
This is a rare and amazing set of twelve Meissen reticulated or openwork purple Indian luncheon or dessert plates.
Porcelain
H 6.3 in W 11.03 in D 9.85 in
KPM Berlin Porcelain Fruit Basket Bowl Meissen Hand Painted Flowers
Located in Berlin, DE
- KPM Berlin fruit basket porcelain - first choice with red orb mark - with plastic flowers - hand painted - circa 1900 - good condition no cracks or repairs
Porcelain
H 8.63 in Dm 9 in
Paris Porcelain and Parcel Gilt Reticulated Compote or Fruit Basket
Located in Pembroke, MA
Nice quality Paris porcelain reticulated compote (corbeille, fruit basket) in tazza form with gilded decoration (late 19th century).
Porcelain
H 0.79 in Dm 9.06 in
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Openwork Plate in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica openwork plate in hand-painted porcelain with flowers and gold decoration. Model number 20/3554. Diameter: 23 cm. In perfect condition. 1st Factory q...
Porcelain
H 10.63 in W 7.09 in D 1.78 in
Serving Oval Dish With Golden Border Gilding from Meissen
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Bastogne, BE
Antique Oval Deep Dish from Meissen Meissen creates simple but impeccably elegant collections that fit perfectly into absolutely any interior, whether it is a strict classic or eleg...
Porcelain
H 1.97 in W 15.75 in D 11.42 in
Meissen, Germany. Oval porcelain serving platter in “Blue Onion” pattern. 1930s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany Oval platter, 1930s. Elegant oval porcelain serving platter, hand-painted in the classic “Blue Onion” (Zwiebelmuster) pattern in cobalt blue. Decorated with stylized...
Porcelain
H 1 in W 13.38 in D 18.38 in
Late 19th Century Floral Meissen Oval Platter
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Large oval platter with gilt scalloped edge (minor wear) by Meissen in the scattered flowers or streublumen pattern. Crossed swords mark. c.1860-90. 18 3/8" x 13 3/8". Whitehall Ant...
Ceramic
H 2.37 in Dm 7.09 in
Herend, Hungary. Open lace porcelain bowl with hand-painted flower motifs
Located in København, Copenhagen
Herend, Hungary. Open lace porcelain bowl with hand-painted polychrome flower motifs and gold decoration. Mid-20th century. Marked. In perfect condition. Dimensions: Diameter 18.5 cm...
Porcelain
H 1.19 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
Vintage Flowers Decorative Porcelain Plate, Germany, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative Flowers plate from Bavaria, Germany. Produced in 1970s. The plate is hand painted. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original glass. Beautifu...
Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass
H 0.4 in Dm 13.19 in
Porcelain Dish, Rosenthal Pompadour, Germany, 1944
By Rosenthal
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain plate, a product of the Pompadour series of the valued German manufacturer Rosenthal. Porcelain in ecru color, decorated with gilding and a motif of floral bouquets Signe...
Porcelain
H 2 in W 14.15 in D 19.15 in
Large Meissen Oval Platter with Gilt Scalloped Edge
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Large oval platter with gilt scalloped edge (minor wear) by Meissen in the scattered flowers or streublumen pattern. Crossed swords mark. c.1860-90. 19 1/4" x 14 1/8". Whitehall Ant...
Ceramic
H 1.97 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in
Large Meissen serving dish in porcelain with hand-painted flowers.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Large Meissen serving dish in porcelain with hand-painted flowers and gold decoration. Late 19th century. Measures: 40.5 x 30 x 5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped. 3rd factory qu...
Porcelain
Antique KPM Meissen Platter Charger Porcelain German Plate Signed 19th 12 3/8"
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Wilton, CT
Antique KPM porcelain deep dish charger, circa 19th century. Beautiful floral painting. Large. 12 3/8" diameter. Underglaze blue scepter mark, impressed marks. Excellent condition, b...
Porcelain
H 1.86 in W 21.66 in D 10.24 in
Meissen Oval Platter of Wide in Onion Pattern, 19th Century
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Delft, NL
Meissen oval platter of 55 cm wide in onion pattern, 19th century Germany, marked with the crossed swords, since 1815 The measurements are 55 cm wide, 26 cm depth and 4,7 cm hi...
Porcelain
H 9.25 in W 9.5 in D 1.25 in
19th Century French Faience Floral Plate
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely antique late 18th-century to early 19th-century French faience plate with beautiful hand painted flowers and a scalloped rim. It would look fabulous displayed on a wall or s...
Faience
H 9.06 in Dm 10.24 in
19th Century Porcelain Fruit Bowl, Germany
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
These are the dimensions of a single plate. Elegant German porcelain centerpiece dating from the 19th century, featuring an openwork basket raised on a richly decorated pedestal. Ad...
Porcelain
H 2.25 in W 18 in D 13 in
German Porcelain Meat Platter, Meissen, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
With the enriched onion pattern.
Porcelain
H 6.7 in W 9.06 in D 5.12 in
German Dresden Lace Porcelain Figurine Group, Couple Playing Chess Blue and Pink
By Dresden Figurine
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Beautiful porcelain group. The very fragile porcelain coming from the evaporated lace dipped in porcelain slip is perfect. Signed White blue and Pink color.
Porcelain
H 6.7 in W 7.09 in D 3.35 in
Art Deco Rabbit, Hare Silver Plated Bronze Bookends, A.E.L, 1920s
By A.E.L.
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Very nice Art Deco rabbit, hare silver plated bronze bookends. Signed A.E.L. , stamped France and 28. Mounted Over Russian Onix. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art ...
Brass
H 98.43 in W 21.26 in D 13 in
Exceptional Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Malachite Grandfather Clock
Located in London, GB
Exceptional Louis XVI style gilt bronze and malachite grandfather clock French, late 19th century Measures: Height 250cm, width 54cm, depth 33cm This superb longcase clock is a ...
Malachite, Ormolu
H 59.26 in W 48.23 in D 81.89 in
Antique French Hand Painted Ornately Decorated Bed Frame in Oak Pine Slats
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime quality, antique French hand painted Napoleon II style bed frame This bed is of the finest quality, it has some good age to it, it ...
Oak, Pine
H 0.75 in Dm 10.5 in
12 Coalport Grey and Polychrome Enamel Floral Shaped Rim Dinner Service Plates
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This set of 12 Coalport dinner plates feature an unusual color combination of a soft gray border decorated with a vibrant palette of brightly painted flowers. There are various combi...
Porcelain
H 84.26 in W 38.98 in D 17.33 in
English Victorian Period Vitrine Cabinet
Located in London, GB
This antique display cabinet, or vitrine, is an exquisite piece of furniture: dating from the late Victorian period in England, the cabinet is beautifully built from the finest mahog...
Glass, Mahogany, Wood
H 1.78 in W 13.19 in D 9.85 in
Antique Rouen Platter, Glazed Earthenware, France, Circa 1750
Located in Buisson, FR
Rare Rouen plate with beautiful blue decoration. France, circa 1750 Good condition.
Earthenware
H 168 in Dm 104 in
20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cage, Hand-Painted Metal & Wood
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Metal
H 53.125 in W 43.25 in
Portrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford
By Anthony van Dyck
Located in London, GB
A three-quarter length portrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford (1615-1684), in a blue dress. Attributed to Sir Anthony Van Dyck. Anne Carr, Lady Russell, an estee...
Oil
H 5.83 in W 4.93 in D 1.89 in
René Lalique (1860-1945), Glass Clock "Pendulette 8 jours Cinq Hirondelles" 1920
By René Lalique
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
René Lalique (1860-1945), Pendulette 8 jours Cinq Hirondelles,1920 René Lalique Pendulette 8 jours « Cinq Hirondelles » enameled glass clock Also called pendulette « Vol d’Hirondel...
Glass
H 1.58 in Dm 13.19 in
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Serving Platter with Menyanthes Trifoliata L., No.
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Royal Copenhagen – Flora Danica Serving platter with hand-painted motif of Menyanthes Trifoliata L. (buckbean). he piece is decorated with fine gilding along the rim and executed in ...
Porcelain
H 11.6 in W 8 in D 3.4 in
Impressive Tall Heavy Cut Vase, Antique Val Saint Lambert. Great Ruby Color
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large and custom piece, possibly done for an exhibition, we have the pleasure of offering for sale this wonderful presentation vase. A Classic signature piece from the storied glas...
Cut Glass
Asprey & Co Sterling Silver Cased Swan Motif Menu Place Card Holders Set of 12
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This elegant set of 12 sterling silver menu place card holders was made by Asprey of London. The pieces have circular bases surmounted with arched menu place card supports and featur...
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
H 73.25 in W 86.25 in D 19.25 in
Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany & Ormolu-Mounted Vitrine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very Fine French 19th-20th century Louis XVI style mahogany and ormolu-mounted four-doors vitrine, with two central bombé glass doors and single bombé glass doors on each side, the...
Bronze, Ormolu
H 48.03 in W 40.16 in
Portrait of the French Princess, late 17th c. French school
Located in PARIS, FR
Portrait of the Princess of Conti, member of French Royal family Attributed to Louis Ferdinand Elle the Younger (1648-1717) Late 17th century French school Oil on canvas, h. 100 cm, ...
Canvas, Oil
H 96 in W 20 in D 20 in
Rare and Palatial Pair of Gilt Bronze and Malachite Seven Light Torcheres
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Rare and Palatial Pair of Mid 20th Century Gilt Bronze and Malachite Six Light Torcheres The body of baluster form above a gilt bronze mounted circular and square base, the neck m...
Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu
Today you’re likely to bring out your antique and vintage porcelain in order to dress up your dining table for a special meal.
Porcelain, a durable and nonporous kind of pottery made from clay and stone, was first made in China and spread across the world owing to the trade routes to the Far East established by Dutch and Portuguese merchants. Given its origin, English speakers called porcelain “fine china,” an expression you still might hear today. "Fine" indeed — for over a thousand years, it has been a highly sought-after material.
Meissen Porcelain, one of the first factories to create real porcelain outside Asia, popularized figurine centerpieces during the 18th century in Germany, while works by Capodimonte, a porcelain factory in Italy, are synonymous with flowers and notoriously hard to come by. Modern porcelain houses such as Maison Fragile of Limoges, France — long a hub of private porcelain manufacturing — keep the city’s long tradition alive while collaborating with venturesome contemporary artists such as illustrator Jean-Michel Tixier.
Porcelain is not totally clumsy-guest-proof, but it is surprisingly durable and easy to clean. Its low permeability and hardness have rendered porcelain wares a staple in kitchens and dining rooms as well as a common material for bathroom sinks and dental veneers. While it is tempting to store your porcelain behind closed glass cabinet doors and reserve it only for display, your porcelain dinner plates and serving platters can safely weather the “dangers” of the dining room and be used during meals.
Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is stronger than ceramic because it is denser.
On 1stDibs, browse an expansive collection of antique and vintage porcelain made in a variety of styles, including Regency, Scandinavian modern and other examples produced during the mid-century era, plus Rococo, which found its inspiration in nature and saw potters crafting animal figurines and integrating organic motifs such as floral patterns in their work.
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