Crockery
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Set of 6 1970s style bowls, 11 cm diameter
Boch Frères Set of 6 Faience Plates + Serving Platter – Blue Onion (Zwiebelmuster) Pattern, Belgium, c. 1920s
10 Longwy dessert plates, Loridan pattern, circa 1900
8 Longwy flat plates, Loridan pattern, circa 1900
Apilco, set of 2 Parisian bistro cups and saucers, 80s
Christofle Silver Plated Coffee / Tea Service – 3 Piece Set
Vintage Rogers Silver Plated Tea & Coffee Service Rodgers & Son
Set of 12 Limoges wild plates – Hand Decorated – Ø 21,5 cm
5 "Amanda" plates designed by Christina Campbell for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1970s
Vintage stoneware dish, Poterie du Der
Ochre yellow vintage dinnerware - Thomas Scandic. Retro bowls, carafe and pouring pan
Puisaye stoneware bowls by Michel and Denise Pointu - 1950s/60s
Stoneware bowl from Puisaye by Michel and Denise Pointu - 1950s/60s
Winterling Bavaria coffee set, vintage '60s-'70s complete
Vintage Bistro Coffee Cups
4 ceramic oyster plates
Vintage Waechtersbag oyster plate
Hand-painted orangeade and water set. France, 1960s
A23/35 Villeroy & Boch V&B Burgenland blue cake plate Ø 32 cm
Jarolina DE Studio Collection cup & saucer
Coffee cup and saucer - Laure Japy Paris
Dovo - Mid-century tea set, nickel-plated, 13 pieces
Rosenthal teapot Suomi pure white
Iittala Bottna dinnerware 44 pieces
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Rosenthal Form 2000 Blütenspiel – Milk Jug & Sugar Bowl – Raymond Loewy / Richard Latham – 1950s
€29Bid from €22
Vintage Kronester Bavaria cup and saucer 80s set of 3
€20Bid from €18
A very beautiful large bowl by Tord Boontje from Table Stories.
€90Bid from €75
Beautiful 70s Crockery by Celtic Limerick
€100Bid from €60
Large Lévéjac Michel Goldstyn Art Stoneware Jug Flamed Oxblood Enamel
€380
Plate by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio Linie, 1970s
€390Bid from €351
Covered Sugar Bowl and Creamer Royal Copenhagen 'White Fluted Half Lace'
€80Bid from €60
Espresso cups and saucers Arcoroc
€29Bid from €25
Thun enamel plate signed Schoch-Läderach, antique Swiss handmade & rare.
€175
Large pie dish Villeroy & Boch Portobello vintage 80s-2000s
€85
Vintage fish service in Czechoslovak porcelain, 6 plates and one dish.
€175
Pot/bowl with a bubble design, antique engraved crystal from Bohemia and silver-plated metal, .
€55
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.