Herend Porcelain occupies a singular place in the world of luxury European ceramics. The firm's vast range of figurines and distinctive patterns are visually striking and notably different from those of other major porcelain producers like Meissen or Sèvres. Whereas the latter tend to feature discrete decorative elements that appear to float on a white background, Herend favors large, bold designs for its porcelain, with its serving pieces, dishes and other works incorporating historical scenes, animals or vegetation.
Vince Stingl established what would become the Herend Porcelain Manufactory in 1826 in the town of Herend, Hungary, to produce earthenware. When he went bankrupt in the late 1830s, Mór Fischer, who took over, switched the focus from earthenware to porcelain to take advantage of the growing European market for fine china.
By 1849, Herend counted among its clients members of the Habsburg dynasty and the Hungarian aristocracy. Thanks to its participation in several important international exhibitions and fairs — including the 1851 Crystal Palace Exhibition in London, the 1853 Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations in New York and the 1855 Exposition Universelle in Paris — its wares became a popular choice for courtly dining in the middle of the 19th century, and its patrons included Francis Joseph I of Austria and Queen Victoria of England, for whom its Viktória pattern was named.
The company foundered in the latter half of the 19th century under the leadership of Fischer’s two sons. But it was given new life, artistically and financially, when Fischer’s grandson, Jenő Farkasházy, himself a trained ceramist, took the helm around 1900. Farkasházy designed new patterns and revived classic ones. After World War II, Herend was nationalized by the Communist government but kept alive its tradition of skilled craftsmanship by continuing to produce its classic patterns. In 1993, after the fall of the Iron Curtain, the factory was privatized once again and today is owned by its management and workers.
Authentic Herend animal figurines — their groupings of white rabbits, cats or pheasants — are often covered head to toe with the factory’s famed “fish-scale” pattern, also known as Vieux Herend, which produces the effect of a dense coat of feathers or fur. The fish-scale pattern also appears on this chocolate cup and saucer decorated in the Cornucopia pattern.
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Herend Hungary Porcelain Animal Set of 4
By Herend
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Colorful set of four hand-painted porcelain figurines depicting different types of animals: an elephant, a gorilla, a monkey and a circus bear. Made by Herend Hungary, each adorned i...
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Herend Blanc de Chine Porcelain Figurine Death of Cleopatra
By Herend
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A porcelain blanc-de-chine figurine of a dying Cleopatra from the 1920's by Herend. The figure of Cleopatra with a venomous snake. 10 inches tall, 5 inches wide, 3.5 inches deep
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Colorful Herend Hungary Pegasus Figurine
By Herend
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Colorful hand-painted porcelain figure depicting a standing pegasus adorned with the iconic fish scale design in black and white. His wings are multicolor and the piece also includes...
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Set of Eight Hand-Painted Porcelain Figurines–Herend-Hungary, Late 20th Century.
By Herend
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and vibrant set of eight hand-painted porcelain figurines by Herend, Hungary, each adorned in the iconic fish scale pattern and finished with 24-karat gold accents. This beaut...
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$1,747 / item
Herend Porcelain Chinese Figurine
By Herend
Located in MADRID, ES
Kneeling Chinese man in hand painted Herend porcelain. It is part of the Orientalist style, inspired by Chinese export porcelain and the Hungarian tradition of Herend reinterpretingO...
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Set of Nine Herend Fishnet Porcelain Animal Figurines
By Herend
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming set of nine Herend Hungary porcelain animal figurines, each decorated in the brand’s iconic hand-painted fishnet pattern with gilt accents. The collection includes a wonderful assortment of animals, including an elephant, ram, hedgehog, horse, bear, mouse, owl and turkey-style bird. Each piece displays Herend’s refined porcelain craftsmanship, with finely modeled forms, bright enamel colors, and hand-applied gilt details to the paws, feet, horns, ears, and accents. The group features a beautiful mix of black, gold, turquoise, blue, and multicolor fishnet decoration, making the set especially decorative when displayed together. This collection is ideal for a Herend collector, vitrine display, library shelf, desk, or decorative tabletop arrangement. The variety of animals and colorways gives the set strong visual interest while still feeling cohesive through the classic Herend fishnet...
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Very Large Herend Csikós on Horseback Fine Quality Hungarian Porcelain Figurine
By Herend
Located in Tustin, CA
Finest quality, very large, handmade porcelain sculpture figurine of a "Csikós on Horseback" has been created for Herend by the famous sculptor, Bela Markup and expertly hand-painted...
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Set of Ten Herend Porcelain Aquatic Animal Figurines. Hungary, 20th Century.
By Herend
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming and colorful set of ten Herend porcelain aquatic animal figurines, each decorated in Herend’s iconic hand-painted fishnet-style pattern with bright enamel colors and gilt ac...
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Herend Porcelain Hungarian Vintage Folk Peasant Figurine
By Herend
Located in Savannah, GA
The Herend Porcelain Manufactory is a Hungarian manufacturing company specializing in luxury hand painted and gilded porcelain. Founded in 1826, it is based in the town of Herend nea...
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Vintage Herend Boy Holding Manger Fine Quality Hungarian Porcelain Figurine
By Herend
Located in Tustin, CA
Finest quality, adorable, handmade vintage porcelain Herend figurine of a young boy holding a manger has been expertly hand-painted by the legendary Hungarian master artisans of Here...
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Set of Four Herend Hungary Porcelain Animal Figurines
By Herend
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Colorful set four hand-painted porcelain figurines depicting different types of animals: a dormouse on top of an apple, a squirrel, a ram, and a pair of love birds. Made by Herend Hu...
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Herend Nude Sitting Female Figure
By Herend
Located in Houston, TX
Herend female nude figure, hand-painted. #5719. Condition is perfect, circa 1960s. Has Herend stamp on the bottom Measures: 17.5” H x 9.5” W.
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Rococo Blue Porcelan Large Figurine “Mrs. Déry” Lady Playing Guitar 14 inches
By Herend
Located in Uppsala , SE
Rococo Blue Porcelain Figurine Herend Hungary This listing is for a figurine by Herend entitled Frau Dery or Mrs Dery designed by Miklos Ligeti...
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Herend Nude Female Figure with Mirror
By Herend
Located in Houston, TX
Herend female nude figure, hand-painted. # 5723. Condition is perfect, circa 1960s. Measures: 16” H x 9.5” W.
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$1,982 / set
H 8.08 in W 4.53 in D 2.76 in
Chinese Early Qing Pair Blanc de Chine Porcelain Hawk Figures
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very finely made pair antique Chinese porcelain blanc de chine figures of hawks dating from the early qing period and from the 18th century, possibly from the Kangxi reign. The fig...
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$1,630
H 5.91 in W 4.34 in D 2.76 in
Age Art Deco Porcelain Figurine from Hungarian Porcelain Hollóháza
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Age Art Deco porcelain figurine from Hungarian porcelain Hollóháza About Holloaza Hollohaza porcelain is one of the oldest porcelain manufactory ...
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Herend Decor "Flower Bouquet" Vase Hand Painted Hungarian Porcelain, Modern
By Herend
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Exquisite vase in hand painted Hungarian porcelain by Herend. In "flower bouquet" pattern. Modern Vase with the charm of the 19th century. Since 1826, Herend's factory has been one o...
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Vintage Duck Figurine Figure Couple Blue Chinese Porcelain
Located in Poperinge, BE
A charming pair of figurines of an Indian runner duck, also known as a bottle duck, made of turquoise and purple glazed Chinese porcelain, 20th century, unmarked. These beautiful du...
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Petite Blanc de Chine Porcelain Cat Sculpture, Vintage
Located in Yonkers, NY
This petite vintage Blanc de Chine porcelain cat is a charming and elegant decorative piece that captures the serene beauty of a cat in repose. Crafted with meticulous attention to d...
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$966 / set
H 12.21 in W 3.55 in D 3.15 in
set of 3 Chinese Porcelain Qing Emperor Decorative Figurines
Located in Den Haag, NL
Elevate your collection with this exquisite Chinese porcelain figurines inspired by the illustrious Qing dynasty. Crafted in a stunning wucai style, the figurine depicts a distingui...
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Early 20th Century Turquoise Chinese Porcelain Goose Figurine
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 20th century Chinese porcelain goose figure. Late Qing dynasty. Very well modeled turquoise goose on integral aubergine base - note the webbing and feather ends. Impressed Chin...
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Vintage Chinese Porcelain Green Foo Dog Figurines - a Pair
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent pair of Chinese Green Glazed Ceramic Lion Statuary are hand made and hand carved in Museum quality. According to historical books, lions were introduced into Mainlan...
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Herend Porcelain Jewelry Dish
By Herend
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful hand-painted octagonal porcelain jewelry dish vide-poche from luxury maker Herend, circa 20th century, Hungary. Dish is octagonal wi...
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Blanc De Chine Chinoiserie Porcelain Figure of Quanyin
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage Blanc de Chine porcelain figure of Quanyin, the Chinese goddess of mercy China, Circa Mid-20th Century Measures: 4"W x 3.5"D x 12"H Good original vintage condit...
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Vintage Porcelain Figurines in Rococo Style - Set of (2)
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Rococo style porcelain figurines. Made in Japan between 1940-1950. Hand-painted. Each figurine is 10.5" tall and and about 6" in diameter, has no cracks, chips or any other damages.
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Herend White Porcelain Horse Figurine Sculpture
By Herend
Located in Doylestown, PA
1960s hand-painted white porcelain figurine of a rearing horse by Herend Hungary. It features a crisp, creamy white Blanc de Chine glaze with a horse in rearing position raised on a...
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Vintage White Herend Porcelain 5326 Bunny Rabbits Eating Corn Figurine
By Herend
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage White Herend Porcelain 5326 Bunny Rabbits Eating Corn Figurine. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 3.5" H x 3" W x 2" D.
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Herend Hungary Porcelain 3 Piece Set of Animals
By Herend
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of three figurines depicting different types of animals: a stingray, a sea otter and a pelican. Each figurine is decorated with the iconic fishnet design; each colored different ...
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Herend Hungary Porcelain Sea Animal Figurine Set
By Herend
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of five figurines depicting sea animals: two whales, two fishes and a coral piece with a group of fish. Each figurine is decorated with the iconic fishnet design; each colored di...
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H 3.25 in W 4.5 in D 2.25 in
Herend Hungary 15335 Porcelain SBC Siang Blanc Green Flower Bunny Rabbit Figure
By Herend
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Herend Hungary 15335 Porcelain SBC Siang Blanc Green Flower Bunny Rabbit Figurine. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 3.25" H x 4.5" W x 2.25" D.
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H 4.25 in W 6.25 in D 3.25 in
Herend Hungary 5335 Raspberry Fishnet Porcelain Bunny Rabbit Sitting Figurine
By Herend
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Herend Hungary 5335 Raspberry Fishnet Porcelain Bunny Rabbit Sitting Figurine. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 4.25" H x 6.25" W x 3.25" D.
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H 3.25 in W 4.5 in D 2.25 in
Herend Hungary 15335 Blue White Fishnet Porcelain Bunny Rabbit Laying Figurine
By Herend
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Herend Hungary 15335 Blue White Fishnet Porcelain Bunny Rabbit Laying Figurine. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 3.25" H x 4.5" W x 2.25" D.
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H 2.25 in W 1.5 in D 0.5 in
Herend Hungary Blue White Fishnet Porcelain One Ear Up Bunny Rabbit Figurine
By Herend
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Herend Hungary blue white fishnet small porcelain one ear up bunny rabbit figurine. Circa Late 20th century. Measurements: 2.25" H x 1.5" W x 0.5" D.
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H 5.25 in W 3 in D 4.5 in
Herend Hungary 15305 Blue White Fishnet Porcelain Bunny Rabbit Sitting Figurine
By Herend
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Herend Hungary 15305 blue white fishnet porcelain bunny rabbit sitting figurine. Circa late 20th century. Measurements: 5.25" H x 3" W x 4.5" D.
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H 2 in W 3 in D 2 in
Herend Hungary 15387 Blue White Fishnet Porcelain Scratching Bunny Rabbit Figure
By Herend
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Herend Hungary 15387 Blue White Fishnet Porcelain Scratching Bunny Rabbit Figure. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 3" H x 3" W x 2" D.
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Pair of Herend Porcelain Figures, Hungarian Folk Dancers, 20th C
By Herend
Located in Big Flats, NY
A pair of Herend porcelain figures depict Hungarian folk dancers, maker mark on base as photographed, 20th century Measures - 12'' H x 8'' W x 5.5'' D;...
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Herend Art Deco Dancer
By Herend
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely Herend Art Deco dancer. Made by the World renowned Herend in Hungary circa 1930-35 by Istvan Szilagyi Nagy (1900-54), Model No: ...
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H 15.5 in W 7.75 in D 5 in
Large Herend Hadik Hussar Field Marshal of the Habsburg Army Porcelain Figurine
By Herend
Located in Tustin, CA
Finest quality, very large, handmade porcelain figurine of "Hadik Hussar, Field Marshal of the Habsbu" has been expertly hand-painted by the legendary Hungarian master artisans of He...
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