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French Louis XVI Style Dore Bronze & Chinese Sang De Boeuf Porcelain Lamps, Pair
By Emmanuel-Alfred Beurdeley
Located in New York, NY
Porcelains in French ormolu mounts in the early 1800s-end of the 1800s.
Porcelain, China, circa 1800-1840
Category
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Cabinet Plate Poseidon on a Rock in the Ocean, 1800s
By Imperial Vienna Porcelain
Located in Hannover, DE
Masterly porcelain plate.
According to the previous owner, the plate was given to a servant as a
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Rococo Revival Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
French Sèvres Signed Marked Early 19th Century Porcelain Plate Platter Charger
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful early 1800s French Sèvres porcelain oval serving platter/charger/centerpiece. This
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 2.25 in W 20 in D 13.75 in
Japanese porcelain footed bowl with cobalt decoration, 1800's
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Traditional, vertical sided porcelain footed bowl with a bold diapered pattern in cobalt underglaze
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
1800s Antique Bronze, French, Porcelain, Deep Blue, Candelabra, Set of Two
Located in Austin, TX
Candelabra, Bronze, Porcelain, French, Deep Blue, Pair, 19th C., 1800's!!
Crafted with an eye for elegance
Category
Antique 19th Century Other Candelabras
Materials
Bronze
White Porcelain Oyster Serving Plate in Brown and Gold, 1800s, Germany
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Pre 1900s porcelain ceramic oyster plate in crisp white, brown and gold. Beautiful serving piece
Category
Antique 1890s German Neoclassical Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Rare Pair of Neoclassical Porcelain Vases, Possibly Russian, Early 1800s
Located in New York, NY
A rare pair of Neoclassical period porcelain vases, possibly Russian from the early 1800s. The gilt
Category
Antique 19th Century Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Exquisite Antique French Ormolu & Sèvres-Style Porcelain Centerpiece (Mid-1800s)
Located in London, GB
A very good quality antique French ormolu and porcelain center piece dating from the mid 1800’s
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Centerpieces
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
H 11.42 in W 17.72 in D 13 in
Pair Chinese Porcelain Rouleau Shape Famille Vert Imperial Subject Vases, 1800s
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Chinese Porcelain Rouleau Form Famille Vert Imperial Subject Vases, 1800s
Step into the
Category
Antique 1870s Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Fabulous pair of Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Ginger Jars, Early 1800s
Located in New York, NY
pieces showcase the renowned Famille Rose porcelain originating from China, featuring a delicate fusion
Category
Antique 1810s Chinese Qing Jars
Materials
Porcelain
1800s B&G Two-handled Gilt Porcelain Urn, Finely Hand-painted Floral Pattern
By Bing & Grøndahl
Located in Skien, NO
gilt with 24K gold.
A remarkable antique porcelain vase from the 1800s, showcasing high-quality
Category
Antique 1860s Danish Louis Philippe Urns
Materials
Porcelain
H 13.39 in W 6.89 in D 5.91 in
Bronze Doré Mounted Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Vase Turned to Lamp, 1800s
Located in New York, NY
A Bronze Doré Mounted Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Covered Vase Turned-to-Lamp from the 1800s
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
H 32 in W 10 in D 10 in
Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Decorated Porcelain Vases w/ Foo Dog Handles 1800s
Located in New York, NY
Handles, 1800s.
Presenting an awe-inspiring and opulent duo of antique Famille Rose Chinese Porcelain
Category
Antique 1860s Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Gold
Ormolu Mounted Chinese Celadon Crackle Porcelain Lamp Marked E.F Caldwell, 1800s
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible and Quite Large 19th Century Ormolu Mounted Chinese Celadon Crackle Porcelain Vase
Category
Antique 1890s American Louis XVI Table Lamps
Materials
Ormolu
Copeland Late Spode Plates Pattern 1589, Early to Mid 1800's, Set of 3
By Copeland Spode
Located in Ross, CA
1800's. Vibrant blue flowers over an umber background are hand painted over the glaze in this pattern
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Ceramic Nippon Morimura Brothers Decorative Dish Vide Poche or Catchall, 1800s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
practice of painting of the word “Nippon” on ceramic bases began in 1891 in response to the U.S. McKinley
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold
H 1.25 in W 9.5 in D 6 in
A Pair of 1800s Ormolu-Mounted French Sevres Style Drum-Shaped Vases and Covers
By Cristalleries De Sevres
Located in Skien, NO
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Condition: One of the porcelain covers has been professionally repaired and partly repainted. There are
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Urns
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze
H 24.41 in W 11.42 in D 8.27 in
A 1800s finely hand-painted floral & Bird Urn Vase
By Limoges
Located in Skien, NO
This exquisite antique vase, dating back to the 1800s, features a finely hand-painted floral and
Category
Antique 19th Century European Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Antique Serving Bowl 1800s Edo period Koimari ware AkaeKacho
Located in Paris, FR
This is a serving bowl which was made around 1800s in Edo period.
It is made with porcelain and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Serving Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Blue and White Porcelain Bowl
Located in Pomona, CA
rich cultural heritage.
Size: 3in H x 7.25in D
Origin: China
Circa: 1800s
Material: Porcelain
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
An 18th C. French Ormolu Mounted Sevres Porcelain Centerpiece w/ Dragon Handles
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
decorated by Jean-Jacques Pierre, adorned with enchanting early 1800's ormolu dragon handles and the finest
Category
Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Centerpieces
Materials
Bronze
H 7 in W 19 in D 9.25 in
Stunning Erhard & Sohne Gilt Bronze Icon w. Filigree & Hand Painted Saints 1800s
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in Lisse, NL
filigree, the gilt bronze frame, but also the handpainted (on porcelain) saints image is of a quality that
Category
Antique 19th Century German Gothic Revival Religious Items
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Gold Leaf
H 8.25 in W 4.4 in D 4.8 in
Large Antique Heiberg Porcelain Oil/Electric Table Lamp
Located in Søborg, DK
Large antique Heiberg oil/electric table lamp from the 1800s in white porcelain and with brass
Category
Antique 1850s Danish High Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Large 19th-Century German Porcelain Centerpiece with Gilt Bronze Mounts
Located in Madrid, ES
porcelain from the 1800s, crafted with remarkable skill and attention to detail.
Exquisite Hand-Painted
Category
Antique 1880s Vases
Materials
Porcelain
H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 13.78 in
Pr Louis XVI French Dore Bronze Mounted Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Potpourri
Located in New York, NY
each lid is a beautiful dore bronze pomegranate finial.
The Porcelain: Early 1800's
The Dore Bronze
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Urns
Materials
Bronze
H 14 in W 8 in D 8 in
Pair of Doré Bronze Mounted Chinese Porcelain Rooster Red Ground Covered Jars
Located in New York, NY
red ground.
The porcelain is from China from the early 1800s and the porcelain was shipped to Paris
Category
Antique 1850s Chinese Louis XV Urns
Materials
Bronze
Reclaimed Oak Unit with Utility Basin
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A stylish reclaimed oak washstand unit dating from the 1800s with a modern porcelain sink on top
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Bathroom Fixtures
Materials
Porcelain, Oak
Louis XVI Ormolu-Mounted Chinese Celadon Crackle Vases with Dolphin Handles
By L'Escalier de Cristal
Located in New York, NY
dolphin handles. The porcelain was made in China between the late 1700s and early 1800s. The porcelain was
Category
Antique 1830s French Louis XVI Vases
Materials
Bronze
H 13.5 in W 7 in D 5.5 in
Jill Garber 19th Century Sistine Madonna Angels Portrait Necklace with Amethyst
By Jill Garber
Located in Saginaw, MI
belongs to the Austro Hungarian suite which date to the mid 1800's. Beneath the porcelain, rests a large
Category
2010s American Rococo Drop Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
French Antique Saxe Porcelain Figurine Group of Four Children, 1800s
Located in Petaluma, CA
This beautiful antique French Saxe porcelain figurine includes a group of four adorable children in
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century German Louis XVI Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Early 1800s French Sèvres Porcelain Regency Empire Chandelier
Located in Mobile, AL
Early 1800s French Sèvres porcelain Regency Empire chandelier, nine lights, bronze or brass arms
Category
Antique Early 1800s French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Late 1800s French Bisque Porcelain Gilt Trinket Box with Trays, Three Graces
Located in Vineyard Haven, MA
This antique French biscuit porcelain trinket box hails from the late 1800s and is in excellent
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
H 3.25 in W 6 in D 2.5 in
1800s Monumental Chinese Blue White Porcelain Jardinières Urns-Eight Immortals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
in lush blue and white porcelain depicting the legendary eight immortals in all their prowess
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Mahogany, Porcelain
Hand-Painted French Porcelain Boudoir Doll Lamp, with Lampshade Frame, 1800s
Located in Petaluma, CA
This beautiful French antique boudoir doll has a hand-painted porcelain face and hair, porcelain
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
H 15.5 in W 8.5 in D 5.5 in
Pair of Burmese Wood Carved and Painted Wood Figures, 1800s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of antique 1800's hand carved wooden painted sculptures of Burmese men on pedestals. The eyes
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Burmese Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint, Porcelain
French Antique Hand-Painted Boudoir Doll Lamp with Pink Taffeta Dress, 1800s
Located in Petaluma, CA
This stunning French antique Boudoir doll lamp has a porcelain hand-painted face and hair and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
H 9.5 in W 7 in D 4.5 in
Pair of Old Paris Porcelain Crater Vases with Landscapes and Figures
By Anti-Pop
Located in Barletta, IT
Pair of beautiful French crater vases from the second half of the 1800s, in Old Paris decorated
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Bowl, Mid-1800s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique Royal Copenhagen blue fluted bowl.
Mid-1800s. Painter number 16.
Measures: 15 cm. x 8 cm
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Neoclassical Porcelain
Antique Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Oval Dish, Early 1800s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique Royal Copenhagen blue fluted oval dish.
Early 1800s.
Measures: 41.5 cm. x 33 cm.
In good
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Neoclassical Porcelain
Two Antique Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Lunch Plates, Mid-1800s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Two antique Royal Copenhagen blue fluted lunch plates.
Mid-1800s.
Measures: Diameter 22 cm.
In
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Neoclassical Porcelain
1800's Antique Bronze Mounts, Porcelain Plaques, Writing Continental Desk!
Located in Austin, TX
Mounts, Porcelain Plaques, 1800's!!
This stunning antique writing desk is a true treasure from the 1800s
Category
Antique 19th Century European Other Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 47 in W 37.25 in D 22 in
Pair of Oil Lamps, 1800s
By Samson Porcelain Factory 1
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of oil lamps in porcelain and gilt bronze. The porcelains are painted in the Japanese Imari
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III More Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Perfume Holders Porcelain France Second Half 1800s
By Jacob Petit
Located in Milano, IT
A pair of perfume holders, porcelain with embossed ornaments on the base and the ampulla. The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Other Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
19th c. Phrenology Porcelain Bust c.1800s
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A 19th century porcelain Pherenology bust. A glazed phrenological bust by Lorenzo Niles
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Busts
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Hand Painted French Limoges Porcelain Purple Flowers Brooch, 1800s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Antique item
- Measures 1.25" in diameter
- Prong set porcelain with gold tone hardware
- Hand
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Antique Hand Painted French Limoges Porcelain Victorian Woman Brooch, 1800s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Antique item
- Measures 2" tall
- Prong set porcelain with gold tone hardware
- Hand painted
Category
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Antique Hand Painted Limoges Porcelain Victorian Woman Pendant Necklace, 1800s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Antique item
- 24" chain length
- Pendant measures 2" tall
- Prong set porcelain with gold
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Sevres Hand Painted Porcelain Plate from the 1800s
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Milano, MI
to produce hard porcelain.
In the early 1800s we see the chromatic production enriched, adding its
Category
Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Neoclassical Paris Porcelain Vases in Royal French Blue, Early 1800s
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of Paris porcelain neoclassical style vases from the early 1800s have stunning details
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Marble
H 15.5 in W 4.38 in D 5 in
Large Haviland Limoges Porcelain Tableware Set France 54 Pieces 1800s
By Haviland & Co.
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Porcelain set of signed Limoges Haviland France tableware. Each piece is in a crisp white porcelain
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Tableware
Materials
Gold
Pair of Limoges Empire Candelabra in Bronze and Porcelain from the 1800s
By Limoges
Located in Milano, MI
landscape, made by Limoges in 1800.
Measures: Ø cm 20 Ø cm 7,5 H cm 43.
The Limoges porcelain it dates
Category
Antique 1870s French Empire Candelabras
Materials
Bronze
H 16.93 in W 7.88 in D 2.96 in
Due Vasi Porcellana Napoleone III Francia, 1800s
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Coppia di vasi in porcellana con decori in oro in stile impero, con le mosche, con l'aquila imperiale sul lato e la “N” di Napoleone sull'altro. I vasi recano sul fondo il marchio co...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Lidded Vase of Porcelain in Overglaze, Classic Style, Late 1800s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique lidded vase of porcelain in overglaze. Classic style. Late 1800s.
In very good condition
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Biedermeier Vases
Matching Pair of 1800s Electrified Arc Lamps by Solar
Located in Peekskill, NY
The porcelain lamps are 1800s and match. It's rare that we can find two lamps over 100 years old
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Antique Country Punch Tin Door Board Back Pie Safe, circa Late 1800s
Located in Wilmington, DE
late 1800s. It is in very good condition for its age showing normal age wear (surface wear, chip on
Category
Antique Early 1800s American Country Cabinets
Materials
Tin
Japanese Antique Matcha Bowl Tokugawa 1800s Repaired Kintsugi
Located in Paris, FR
This bowl has the emblem of the Tokugawa shogun, who ruled Japan during the Edo era, making it extremely valuable.
Repaired with the lacquer that makes it so beautiful. Reparation is...
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Rare 1800s Adams-Bagnall Street Lamp
By Adams-Bagnall Electric Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
original blue porcelain shade. These 1800s lamps were in use before the light bulb was introduced
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Jewel Box Ebony Capodimonte Ceramic, Italy, Second Half of the 1800s
Located in Milano, IT
Jewel box made of ebony and Capodimonte porcelain. Swivel turned basement with four carved and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Other Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Porcelain, Ebony
Large Meissen Model of Count Bruhl's Tailor on the Goat, circa Mid-Late 1800s
Located in New York, NY
A large meissen model of count Bruhl's Tailor.
Mid-late 1800, blue crossed swords mark, incised
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Set of Four Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Covered Compotes
Located in New York, NY
mounted in French Louis XVI style doré bronze mounts.
The porcelain mid-1800s Chinese and the mounts
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Louis XVI Vases
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1800s Porcelain For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of 1800s porcelain you’re looking for. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and metal, every item from our selection of 1800s porcelain was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of 1800s porcelain — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each object in our assortment of 1800s porcelain bearing Regency, Victorian or Louis XVI hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of 1800s porcelain that is appealing in its simplicity, but Coalport Porcelain, John Rose and Minton produced versions that are worth a look.
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The average selling price for a piece of 1800s porcelain at 1stDibs is $1,167, while they’re typically $50 on the low end and $255,870 for the highest priced.
Questions About 1800s Porcelain
- Were there safes in the 1800s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Yes, there were safes in the 1800s. Historical records indicate that by 1820, some companies used safes to protect goods from fire. Following market campaigns in the 1840s, more companies and individuals began to purchase safes as an anti-theft measure. Shop a variety of safes on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022In the 1800s, miniatures were small portraits. People commissioned them to give as gifts to their loved ones to carry with them. In this way, miniatures were similar to modern wallet photographs. On 1stDibs, find a range of miniature portraits.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between semi-porcelain and porcelain is the temperature at which it is produced and its appearance. Both types of pottery usually come from kaolin clay, but porcelain gets fired at higher temperatures than semi-porcelain. Consequently, porcelain has a translucent appearance, while semi-porcelain is opaque. In addition, semi-porcelain is usually more water-absorbent than porcelain. Explore a wide range of porcelain and semi-porcelain pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, pocket watches peaked in popularity in the 1800s. The first pocket watch was created in Germany in 1510, but was originally too large for a pocket. In the 1600s, the design began to get more compact, but for a long time pocket watches were a rarity and a symbol of wealth. Shop an array of antique pocket watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023In the 1800s, nightstands were often called commodes. Prior to the advent of indoor plumbing, early nightstands contained a porcelain chamber pot in a cabinet that provided a convenient and private alternative to visiting the outhouse. Today, antique, new and vintage nightstands, which are pieces of bedroom furniture that are often called bedside tables, are typically low-profile tables that are positioned alongside one’s bed or elsewhere in a bedroom. Shop a selection of nightstands on 1stDibs.
- What is 1800s art called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024What 1800s art is called depends on its age and style, as the century saw multiple movements. Most art historians refer to art that broke from traditional norms, produced in the 1860s and later, as modern art, and everything that preceded it as pre-modern art. Some of the art styles that were popular during the 19th century include Impressionism, Realism, Romanticism, Neoclassicism, Expressionism and Fauvism. Shop a wide range of 19th-century art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify 1800s furniture, first check to see if your piece bears any maker's marks. Should you locate any, researching them using trusted online resources can help you determine the maker and age of your furniture. To determine if unmarked pieces date back to the 19th century, look for tool marks and variations in their carvings and ornamentation. Since 19th-century furniture was handmade, you should expect to find these signs of hand craftsmanship. A piece that shows no marks or inconsistencies in details is likely a contemporary machine-made reproduction. Familiarizing yourself with the characteristics of Rococo, Chippendale, Gothic Revival, neoclassical and other 19th-century styles can also be helpful. If you struggle to make an identification, consider consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a range of 19th-century furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023In the 1800s, safes were usually made of metal like tin plating or sheet iron. Fireproofing the safes proved difficult, and during the 1820s, specific mixtures of materials such as mica, potash lye and alum were used to line a safe’s interior in order to prevent its contents from succumbing to fire damage. Shop a collection of safes on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023During the 1800s, necklaces, earrings, brooches and hair accessories were popular jewelry pieces in styles ranging from Georgian with enamel details to Victorian with floral flourishes. The commonly used gemstones of the 19th century included diamonds, emeralds, rubies, sapphires, garnets and amethysts. Gold was the dominant metal for jewelry, but silver became sought-after during the 1880s and 1890s. Explore an assortment of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What is porcelain made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Porcelain is made up of kaolin, feldspar, quartz, and clay. It is created using a two-ore firing process.
- What is feldspar porcelain?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Feldspar porcelain is a type of ceramic made from a blend of kaolin clay and the mineral feldspar. The mix of ores gives the porcelain a translucent gray-blue appearance. Rorstrand is known for producing feldspar porcelain décor. On 1stDibs, shop a range of feldspar porcelain decorative objects.
- What is Bavarian porcelain?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bavarian porcelain is characterized by its delicate translucent porcelain and finely decorated designs. The colorful designs often depicted hand-painted floral scenes and figurines. Shop a collection of Bavarian porcelain from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a porcelain socket?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A porcelain socket is a socket made of porcelain. It can endure higher temperatures when compared to other materials. If the light is outside or hangs with a bulb facing down, a porcelain socket is the best recommended. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage porcelain socket lamps.
- What is a porcelain sign?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021Porcelain signs are thin metal sheets bonded with durable glass coating at a high temperature. It is further coated with enamel for protection. Because of its multi-layer coating, these signs are thicker than painted metal signs. Visit 1stDibs for a collection of porcelain signs.
- What is a porcelain vase?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A porcelain vase is a vessel made out of vitrified pottery. Porcelain is a semi-translucent white color and has a smooth, sleek texture. Traditionally, people use porcelain vases to hold fresh, dried and silk flower arrangements, but you can also display them empty as decorative accents. Find a range of antique and vintage porcelain vases on 1stDibs.
- What was porcelain used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024Porcelain was once used for many of the same purposes as it is today. Ancient Chinese artisans invented the material and created statues, trinkets, cups, plates, teapots and other dinnerware and serveware, just as contemporary manufacturers do. Today, porcelain is also a key material in the manufacturing of electrical insulation, plumbing fixtures, tiling, dental bridges and crowns and many other items. Find a large selection of porcelain wares on 1stDibs.
- Where was porcelain made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Porcelain was first made in China. Artisans began producing early forms during the Tang Dynasty, which lasted from 618 to 907 A.D. During the Yuan Dynasty from 1279 to 1368, crafting techniques advanced to produce the strong, translucent pottery that we call porcelain today. Shop a wide variety of porcelain objects on 1stDibs.
- What is Hirado porcelain?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Hirado porcelain or Hirado ware is made in Japan. Most often it’s made in Makawachi so you will hear it referred to as Mikawachi ware at times. A sometsuke underglaze of cobalt and white is most popular as it highlights the fine grain of the porcelain and the complicated details and elaborate openwork. Shop a collection of Hirado ware from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is vitro porcelain?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Vitro-porcelain is a variety of glass. It gets its name from its pressed construction, which gives it the look of porcelain or pottery. John George Sowerby invented the material in 1877. On 1stDibs, shop a range of porcelain decorative objects.
- When was porcelain invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Porcelain was invented during the Tang Dynasty in China, which began in 618 A.D. and ended in 907. Pieces produced during this period tended to be very simple and might not be easily recognizable as porcelain to modern-day collectors. The form of porcelain that most people envision today emerged during the Yuan Dynasty, which occurred between 1279 and 1368 A.D. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of porcelain.