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Amber glass dessert service - 1970
-26%

Amber glass dessert service - 1970

€47€35
Art Deco Earthenware Service with Peking Enamels, Longwy Pattern, 1930s, Set of 14

Art Deco Earthenware Service with Peking Enamels, Longwy Pattern, 1930s, Set of 14

€220
Bid from €154
Seltmann Bavaria Monika Dinnerware Set

Seltmann Bavaria Monika Dinnerware Set

€195
Bid from €137
Set of 10 placemats from the 1980s, Italica Ars.
-38%

Set of 10 placemats from the 1980s, Italica Ars.

€200€125
His and Hers Ceramic Set from the 1950s/1960s

His and Hers Ceramic Set from the 1950s/1960s

€150
Bid from €105
Florentine ceramic tea/coffee set, Art Deco style, 1950s

Florentine ceramic tea/coffee set, Art Deco style, 1950s

€460
Bid from €322
6 Crown Staffordshire Hunting Themed Plates

6 Crown Staffordshire Hunting Themed Plates

€54
Bid from €42
Sarreguemines fish service

Sarreguemines fish service

€65
Bid from €46
Royal Goedewaagen – covered dishes – Zweitse Landsheer

Royal Goedewaagen – covered dishes – Zweitse Landsheer

€80
Bid from €40
Swedish Design - Simon Gate Art Deco Bowl Orrefors/Sandvik

Swedish Design - Simon Gate Art Deco Bowl Orrefors/Sandvik

€33
Bid from €24
Ladislav Sutnar - tea set for Krasna Jizba, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
-10%

Ladislav Sutnar - tea set for Krasna Jizba, Czechoslovakia, 1930s

€729€656
Bid from €511
Set of 7 earthenware cups, 5 saucers, and 1 milk jug. Marked with an image of a leaping deer and the word "Holland."
-10%

Set of 7 earthenware cups, 5 saucers, and 1 milk jug. Marked with an image of a leaping deer and the word "Holland."

€80€72
Bid from €36
Royal Goedewaagen Gouda Holland – 1970s

Royal Goedewaagen Gouda Holland – 1970s

€40
Bid from €25
Bongard midcentury Scandinavian design dinner plate
-25%

Bongard midcentury Scandinavian design dinner plate

€100€75
Bid from €60
28 Pontesa The Castilian Collection Granada borden- 2 sets- Ironstone

28 Pontesa The Castilian Collection Granada borden- 2 sets- Ironstone

€228
Bid from €199
Villeroy & Boch decorative wall plate – “Autumn” vintage porcelain
-37%

Villeroy & Boch decorative wall plate – “Autumn” vintage porcelain

€46€29
Bid from €24
Vintage Pillivuyt Tea / Coffee Set – Floral Porcelain – France 1970s – Cottage Chic Style
-6%

Vintage Pillivuyt Tea / Coffee Set – Floral Porcelain – France 1970s – Cottage Chic Style

€34€32
Bid from €26
Vintage Villeroy & Boch Botanica Pedestal Dish – Floral Ceramic Cake Stand – 1980s
-24%

Vintage Villeroy & Boch Botanica Pedestal Dish – Floral Ceramic Cake Stand – 1980s

€29€22
Bid from €19
Chinese Blue and White Teapot
-12%

Chinese Blue and White Teapot

€25€22
Bid from €11
vintage bowls
-10%

vintage bowls

€20€18
Bid from €9
Biltons England Cups
-10%

Biltons England Cups

€30€27
Bid from €16
Assiettes Ridgway Jacobean
-11%

Assiettes Ridgway Jacobean

€75€67
Bid from €34
Villeroy & Boch STELLINA Green Glass 6 plates Ø 34cm

Villeroy & Boch STELLINA Green Glass 6 plates Ø 34cm

€145
Bid from €102
Boch BEAUTY LINE 22 piece service (Belgium)

Boch BEAUTY LINE 22 piece service (Belgium)

€245
Bid from €172

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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.