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Vintage Italian ceramic soup tureen, signed Giovannis Filber, Capodimonte style

Vintage Italian ceramic soup tureen, signed Giovannis Filber, Capodimonte style

€49
Art Deco Val Saint Lambert cheese dome Rosaline glass Charles Graffart René Delvenne 1930s

Art Deco Val Saint Lambert cheese dome Rosaline glass Charles Graffart René Delvenne 1930s

€156.60€156
Bid from €139
6x Monday Coffee Mug (pink) by Puik Design
-17%

6x Monday Coffee Mug (pink) by Puik Design

€54€45
Bid from €38
Optical crystal wine glasses with floral stems
-1%

Optical crystal wine glasses with floral stems

€90€89
Trio of 19th-century earthenware plates with turquoise birds

Trio of 19th-century earthenware plates with turquoise birds

€119
Bid from €109
Large hand-painted mid-century bowl
-27%

Large hand-painted mid-century bowl

€74€54
Bid from €18
Cups and saucers Cor Unum (1969
-28%

Cups and saucers Cor Unum (1969

€46€33
Bid from €11
Villeroy & Boch SCARLETT service in perfect condition

Villeroy & Boch SCARLETT service in perfect condition

€165
Sarreguemines "cherry" slipware sugar bowl, 1970

Sarreguemines "cherry" slipware sugar bowl, 1970

€30
Bid from €21
Rare ‘Jubilant’ service by Willem de Vries for Fris Edam (1958)
-10%

Rare ‘Jubilant’ service by Willem de Vries for Fris Edam (1958)

€145€130
Bid from €108
Vintage Ceramic Theo Potmeer Coffee Set, Dutch Modernist Design
-11%

Vintage Ceramic Theo Potmeer Coffee Set, Dutch Modernist Design

€89€79
Arcoroc Flower Cake Plate

Arcoroc Flower Cake Plate

€26
Bid from €18
Hot Lava 5 Espresso Cups 60s

Hot Lava 5 Espresso Cups 60s

€75
Bid from €65
Andy Warhol,Rosenthal mugs, 2 cambell's)
-34%

Andy Warhol,Rosenthal mugs, 2 cambell's)

€145€95
Bid from €75
Glass madeleine tin, France (1960s-1970s)

Glass madeleine tin, France (1960s-1970s)

€59
Bid from €42
Vintage Chinese teacup
-29%

Vintage Chinese teacup

€38€27
Bid from €9
6 cups with saucers Arcopal Vintage
-29%

6 cups with saucers Arcopal Vintage

€24€17
Bid from €8
Ashtray by PROGETTO OPI FOR GABBIANELLI, ITALY 1970S
-33%

Ashtray by PROGETTO OPI FOR GABBIANELLI, ITALY 1970S

€380€253
Bid from €127
Göran Bäck (1923-2003) set of six saucers and three cups, Kesti, Arabia Finland, 1968

Göran Bäck (1923-2003) set of six saucers and three cups, Kesti, Arabia Finland, 1968

€70
Bid from €60
Hilkka-Liisa Ahola (1920-2009) aardewerken bord met "zonnebloem" decor, uitvoering Arabia / Finland

Hilkka-Liisa Ahola (1920-2009) aardewerken bord met "zonnebloem" decor, uitvoering Arabia / Finland

€130
Bid from €125
Vallauris cheese board, duck handle, 1950/60

Vallauris cheese board, duck handle, 1950/60

€40
Bid from €28
Ironstone tureen Choisy le roi, art faience, H.Boulenger & cie., Bordeaux, 19th century.

Ironstone tureen Choisy le roi, art faience, H.Boulenger & cie., Bordeaux, 19th century.

€85
Bid from €60
Brass leaf fruit bowl, 1970s Europe.

Brass leaf fruit bowl, 1970s Europe.

€125
Bid from €100
Cheese platter "Fromages de France", Faience de St Amand.

Cheese platter "Fromages de France", Faience de St Amand.

€35
Bid from €30

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Crockery

An Artistic Expression of Hospitality and Style

Crockery is more than just a collection of plates, bowls and cups; it is an art form that embodies the beauty of table setting and hospitality. With its rich history and cultural influences, crockery has held a special place in the hearts of people around the world over the centuries. From simple pottery to sophisticated porcelain, crockery is an artistic expression of style, tradition and good taste. Check out Whoppah's extensive range!

History

The history of crockery goes back thousands of years. Originally, simple earthenware bowls and pots were used to store and serve food. As civilisations developed, tableware began to evolve and become more sophisticated. In ancient cultures such as China, Egypt, Greece and Rome, pottery was decorated with beautiful motifs and symbolic patterns, emphasising the importance of table culture and hospitality.

The Renaissance period brought a revival of art and culture, and crockery became a focus of aesthetic attention. European royal houses ordered beautifully decorated porcelain from China, leading to the establishment of famous porcelain factories in Europe, such as Meissen and Sèvres. Each piece of tableware became a masterpiece in itself, with hand-painted motifs, rich colours and sophisticated gold accents.

In modern times, crockery has become a reflection of different styles and cultural influences. From traditional and classic to contemporary and minimalist, there is a suitable table setting for every palate and every occasion. Contemporary designers are experimenting with shapes, textures and materials, making tableware an increasingly dynamic and personal aspect of interior design.

Functionalities

Tableware is not only about aesthetics, but also about functionality. Each type of tableware has a specific function, from dinner plates to soup bowls, from teacups to cake plates. Each piece is carefully designed to present the right food in the right way and enrich the culinary experience. In addition, the quality of the material plays an important role in the durability and usability of dinnerware.

On special occasions, such as weddings, parties and family gatherings, tableware is often treasured as a precious heirloom passed down from generation to generation. It has the ability to evoke memories of treasured moments and beloved people. Tableware is more than just utensils; it is tangible memories of special moments in life.

Crockery

In modern society, where rushed meals and disposable items sometimes seem to prevail, tableware calls us to appreciate the art of table culture. It reminds us to take time to enjoy meals, share with others and embrace hospitality. Tableware is a tribute to the rich traditions of the past and a symbol of the warmth and joy that come together around a beautifully set table.