$298,500 / set
Meissen Four Elements Porcelain Ewers
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extremely rare and important set of four Meissen ewers represents the Four Elements: Earth, Air, Water and Fire.
Porcelain
$200,000Sale Price|20% Off
Complete Set of Four Meissen Elements Ewers
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Tarzana, CA
This extremely important set of Meissen ewers represents the Four Elements: Earth, Air, Water and Fire.
Porcelain
Monumental Meissen Porcelain Four Elements Centerpiece/Candelabra
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Monumental Meissen Porcelain Elemental Centerpiece/Candlabra with Bowls and Candelabra Arms. The centerpiece is composed of porcelain in a multipart structure integrating both bow...
Porcelain
Four Elements Porcelain Ewers by Meissen
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extremely rare and important set of Meissen ewers represents the Four Elements: Earth, Air, Water and Fire.
Porcelain
Complete Set of Four Meissen Elements Ewers
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Tarzana, CA
This extremely important set of Meissen ewers represents the Four Elements: Earth, Air, Water and Fire.
Porcelain
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H 17.91 in W 11.61 in D 6.69 in
Meissen Gorgeous Mantle /Table Clock Four Elements Sculptured Cherubs circa 1860
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Clock’s case shaped as Rocaille chest with four lovely cherubs, depicting the four elements: 1) Water with fish. 2) Fire with a small burning torch (flames are blazing underneath)....
Porcelain
Four Meissen Porcelain Ewers Emblematic of the Elements
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Tarzana, CA
A rare 19th century complete set of four Meissen porcelain ewers represents the Elements: Water.
Porcelain
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H 23.04 in W 16.54 in D 8.67 in
Meissen Splendour Clock Case the Four Elements Putto by F.E. Meyer, circa 1880
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
The case rises on three strong, gold-enhanced rocaille feet, richly decorated with delicate, plastically formed flowers, leaves and rocailles playing around the dial, above each of t...
Porcelain
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H 26 in W 16 in D 6 in
Rare and Important Set of Four Meissen Ewers of the Four Elements by J. Kandler
Located in New York, NY
A very rare and important set of four Meissen Ewers emblematic of the Elements. The present ewers, representing three of the four Elements, is after the set modelled by Johann Joachi...
Sold
H 21.65 in W 13.77 in D 9.055 in
SOLD Meissen Vase Four Elements the Fire by Johann Joachim Kaendler Model 321
By Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen Gorgeous vase of series of four elements created by Johann Joachim Kaendler (1706-1775): Vase of the fire (model made 1741).
Porcelain
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H 9.84 in W 11.81 in D 8.07 in
Meissen Figurines Allegory of Water D 81 Series Four Elements by Acier Made 1880
By Michel Victor Acier 1
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen gorgeous figurine: Figurine group allegory of water / series of four elements.
Porcelain
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H 25.78 in W 14.56 in D 9.055 in
MEISSEN HUGE EWER THE WATER FOUR ELEMENTS BY KAENDLER height 25.78 inches c.1860
By Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen gorgeous as well as huge ewer: It derives from a series of four elements- this ewer symbolizes water.
Porcelain
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H 26.18 in W 14.56 in D 9.055 in
MEISSEN HUGE EWER THE FIRE FOUR ELEMENTS BY KAENDLER height 26.18 inches c.1860
By Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen gorgeous as well as huge ewer: It derives from a series of four elements, this ewer symbolizes fire.
Porcelain
Pair 19th Century Meissen candelabra
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality pair of 19th Century German Meissen porcelain three branch candelabra. Each with classical female figures holding a child, the scrolling foliate decoration to the...
Porcelain
Pair 19th Century Meissen Candelabra
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality pair of 19th century German Meissen porcelain three branch candelabra, each with two children representing 'Summer' and 'Fall' holding the harvest and grapes. Bl...
Porcelain
$14,850 / set
H 9 in W 8 in D 6 in
Pair 18th Century Meissen Porcelain & French Doré Three Arm Bronze Candelabras
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
18th Century Meissen Porcelain and French Doré Bronze Candelabras with Applied Porcelain Flowers Step into an era where Meissen porcelain meets French doré bronze in a harmonious bl...
Ormolu
$78,500 / set
H 21 in W 12 in D 8.5 in
Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie "Gold Dragon" Flower-Encrusted Garniture
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Meissen porcelain ‘Gold Dragon’ pattern three-piece garniture. A Meissen porcelain reticulated three-piece basket Garniture and stands. Late 1800s, blue crossed swords marks ...
Porcelain
$58,000
H 25.5 in W 15 in D 8 in
An Incredible 19th Century Meissen Porcelain “Elements” Ewer Emblematic of Water
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible and Very Unusual 19th Century Meissen Porcelain “Elements” Ewer Emblematic of Water. This large porcelain ewer is modeled in flattened baluster form with a shell molde...
Porcelain
Large Rococo Style Porcelain Chandelier by Meissen
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Large Rococo style porcelain chandelier by Meissen German, late 19th Century Height 118cm, diameter 97cm This magnificent chandelier is an exceptional example of the Rococo styl...
Porcelain
Meissen-Style Porcelain Wall Sconce
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New Orleans, LA
This magnificent Meissen-style porcelain wall sconce features three candle holders and is adorned with hand-painted, floral Rococo decoration. circa 1870. Measures: 14 1/4" wide x ...
Porcelain, Meissen
$198,260
H 48 in W 32 in D 29 in
Incredible 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Covered Urn Emblematic of Autumn
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An incredible and truly monumental 19th century Meissen Porcelain Covered urn emblematic of autumn. This is one of the most incredible and spectacular displays of Meissen Porcelain w...
Porcelain
Pair of 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Candelabra
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of 19th century Meissen Porcelain five branch candelabra, each having wonderful floral and fruit encrusted decoration, with figures of children play beneath and r...
Porcelain
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 11.5 in D 9.5 in
Meissen Louis XIV Style Figural & Floral Pictorial Porcelain Urn c1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
This exquisite antique Meissen porcelain lidded urn, dating to approximately 1880, is crafted in the opulent Louis XIV style. The urn features intricate figural and floral decoration...
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Pot-Pourri Vase, Germany, 19th Century
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Meissen porcelain pot-pourri vase, Germany, 19th century.
Porcelain
$145,000 / set
H 28 in W 14 in D 10 in
Pair of Monumental Meissen Porcelain Rococo Floral Encrusted Potpourri Vases
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Monumental Meissen Porcelain Rococo Floral Encrusted Potpourri Vases. A monumental pair of Meissen porcelain covered potpourri vases from the 19th century, each formed with ...
Enamel
Meissen clock garniture, 19th Century
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive, fine quality 19th Century Meissen porcelain clock garniture, having putti surround the clock and pair of candelabra representing the four seasons, the enamel clock...
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain candelabra, circa 1890
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
This exquisite pair of late 19th century Meissen porcelain candelabra showcases the intricate craftsmanship characteristic of the renowned German manufacturer. Each candelabra featur...
Porcelain
$57,500 / set
H 12 in W 5.25 in D 4.5 in
Set of 5 Meissen Figures Emblematic of the Senses by J.J. Kändler and Eberlein
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent and fully complete set of 5 Meissen figures emblematic of the senses: Hearing, smell, touch, taste, and sight, Modeled by J.J. Kändler and J.F. Eberlein. These figures ...
Porcelain
$13,500Sale Price|25% Off
H 25 in W 18.25 in D 18 in
Meissen Porcelain Liquor Dispenser Fountain, Baroque Style, Circa 1870
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and rare German, 19th century figural porcelain liquor dispenser fountain. The two-part allegorical Baroque style fountain depicting a standing bearded man, his arms rais...
Bronze
$23,600 / set
H 36 in W 19.25 in D 21.5 in
(8)Painted French Louis XVI Style Hand-Carved Side Chairs Made in France Options
Located in Highwood, IL
We have been searching for a correct size and “comfortable by American standards” Louis XVI side chair. Copied from an original circa 1800s French Louis XVI side chair in the style o...
Beech, Leather, Upholstery
Bronze Sculpture by Victor Roman
By Victor Roman
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Bronze sculpture by Victor Roman. Signed and numbered 2/8.
Bronze
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
$2,974 / set
H 10.24 in W 10.63 in D 11.82 in
Pair of Large Vintage Mid-Century Wall Lights Sconces, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare pair of onion form white glass and copper sconces. France, 1950s. Lamp sockets: One x E27 (US E26).
Brass, Copper
$100,799Sale Price|20% Off
W 204 in L 276 in
Antique Oushak Carpet, Turkish Handmade Oriental Rugs, Coral, Orange, Light Blue
Located in Port Washington, NY
West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs have always been on top of the list for having fine Oriental rugs. size 17x23. ...
Wool
$7,435
H 27.96 in W 78.75 in D 33.47 in
Wonderful Italian Sofa Attributed to Gio Ponti and Completely Re-Upholstered
By Gio Ponti
Located in Munich, DE
Amazing lines resting on two legs in front and two castors at the back for easy moving. Belts, foam and velvet completely redone.
Velvet
Stunning Burl Elm and Brass Three-Drawer Chest by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning burl elm and brass three-drawer chest by Mastercraft, features three generous size drawers, Regency brass pulls as well as brass inlay detail to drawer fronts, exceptional q...
Brass
Pair of Bauhaus Modernist StyleTubular Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Great pair of Bauhaus tubular sling chairs in cowhide and matte steel. The arm covers are black leather that lace up underneath while the seat and back are lace-up cowhide. Since pr...
Steel
English Cast Iron Umbrella / Cane Stand. Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
English cast iron umbrella / cane stand with three section top, scrolled floral side mounts, four removable pans, and terminating on decorative cast egg and dart base.
$2,063 / set
H 21 in W 23.75 in D 23.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Lucite, Brass, Glass & Side, End Table, Bedside Tables - Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of square Mid-Century Modern side table in Lucite & Brass base and each has a glass top.
Brass
$9,632Sale Price|30% Off
H 70.87 in W 52.76 in D 29.14 in
Vintage 1980s Playmatic Pinball Trailer, Folk Art Design, 134x74 cm
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Recreational machine model pinball trailer playmatic.
Iron
Carved Giltwood Italian Rococo Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wall mirror, having a rectangular gadrooned frame, surmounted by a pierced pediment of elaborate foliate scrollwork, accented by coquillage and rosettes, with similar pierced embelli...
Giltwood
$10,320
H 34.26 in W 55.52 in D 20.48 in
Horizonte Console Table by Studio Superego, Altuglass & Agate Design
By Studio Superego
Located in Asti, Piemonte
An Horizonte console table, altuglass structure decorated with agate circles, gilded brass ornaments. Producer's plate, dated and numbered. Designed by Studio Superego for Superego E...
Plexiglass
$50,791Sale Price|20% Off
H 72.05 in W 38.59 in D 33.08 in
Zebra High Armchair with Kudu and Buffalo Horns
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair zebra high with structure in solid wood, upholstered inside with real white buffalo skin, upholstered outside with real zebra skin, tail included, with armrest made in r...
Bronze
Vintage Midcentury Italian Murano Glass Chain Link Chandelier, 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Striking six-tier Italian Murano interlocking chain link glass light fixture.
Glass
1940s Mirrored French Sideboard
Located in Miami, FL
Superb two door Eglomise Mirrored French sideboard. Patinated Wrought iron base , eglomise and pink mirror .
Wrought Iron
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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