Thrifting has taken off in recent years, with many people using the resources of the internet to seek out unique and valuable home decor. And, thankfully, many vintage porcelain brands produced ...

Q.This photo contains an old porcelain canister set from Germany. The set was given to my mother-in-law by a friend who immigrated to the United States. We think the unmarked set is at least 80 years ...

Q I read your article about porcelain plates (Nov. 23) and was reminded of a set I have in my possession. My husband’s great-great grandfather, a wholesaler of spices in Gothenburg, Sweden, ordered ...

A millennium-old porcelain craft in north China's Shanxi Province has been pulled back from the brink of extinction and is now poised for a modern renaissance. The techniques for making Honglyucai ...

Key Points Fake vintage leather couches won’t be buttery soft or show wear and tear on armrests.Authentic porcelain and glass will have maker’s marks or the name of the brands on them.Fake midcentury ...

When you hold the 18th-century plate up to a strong light, the white china appears to be light green. Experts can identify antique dishes in many unexpected ways. There are several ways to tell if a ...

Visitors walk past a photo of a Ru Guanyao brush washer bowl from China's Song Dynasty before its auction Hong Kong: A 1,000-year-old bowl from China's Song Dynasty sold at auction for $37.7 million, ...

A quiet Japanese town with a population of less than 20,000, Arita has been responsible for one of Japan’s most prestigious exports since the 17th century. Arita’s obsession with porcelain ware, ...

We have these old porcelain door knobs from our house. I want to reuse them if possibl with modern latches. We need to clean them of paint etc., get new door knob plates (? name – the decorative ring ...

Everyone loves a good comeback story. And for two ancient Chinese porcelain ducks, it's been quite a journey. Crafted during the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644), they were intended as incense burners for the ...