Dust Off That China Cabinet
Vintage china sets aren’t just pretty—they can be incredibly valuable. Whether it’s fine bone china from England or intricate mid-century modern designs, certain discontinued patterns now fetch big bucks from collectors and decorators. If you’ve inherited a set or see one at a thrift shop, it might be worth a fortune.
Here are 25 vintage china sets that collectors are paying serious money for today.
Mikasa Garden Harvest
Estimated value: $100
This colorful stoneware pattern from the 1990s features fruits and vegetables in a rustic design. Though it’s not as old as others, it was discontinued and now has nostalgic appeal. Collectors pay a premium for complete sets.
Garden Harvest by Mikasa, Replacements, Ltd.
Franciscan Desert Rose (USA-made)
Estimated value: $125
Originally made in California, this pink floral stoneware was hugely popular in mid-century America. After production moved overseas, US-made sets became more collectible.
Gmcbjames, Wikimedia Commons
Pfaltzgraff Yorktowne
Estimated value: $150
This blue-on-gray stoneware pattern was a kitchen staple in the '70s and '80s. Though it’s been reproduced, original pieces with backstamps from that era are worth money—especially large serving items.
Fowler&fowler, Wikimedia Commons
Noritake Savannah
Estimated value: $175
Featuring delicate florals and gold trim, this fine china pattern from the 1980s is both elegant and durable. Discontinued in the late '90s, it’s now hard to find complete sets.
Corelle Crazy Daisy (Spring Blossom Green)
Estimated value: $200
This glass dinnerware was a kitchen favorite in the 1970s. Though not fine china, the retro pattern has strong nostalgia value, especially with collectors of vintage kitchenware.
VINTAGE SPRING BLOSSOM COLLECTION | CORELLE & PYREX, Vintage Vibes
Lenox Eternal
Estimated value: $225
A timeless white bone china with a gold rim, Eternal has been in and out of production over the years. Older pieces with specific backstamps are especially collectible.
lenox eternal dishes 1906 walter scott lenox made in usa, My convenient review
Royal Albert Lavender Rose
Estimated value: $250
Royal Albert’s English bone china is always in demand. This soft pink rose pattern was discontinued decades ago, and collectors now pay well for sets in pristine condition.
Tangerineduel, Wikimedia Commons
Wedgwood Kutani Crane
Estimated value: $275
This Japanese-inspired design on bone china features cranes and florals in rust and gray tones. It was a wedding gift favorite and now commands high prices among collectors.
Homer Laughlin Eggshell Nautilus
Estimated value: $300
Made in the U.S. during the Depression era, this china features delicate floral decals and a creamy eggshell glaze. Some patterns—like ‘Georgian’—are more valuable.
#16: HLC Eggshell lines of the 1930s and 1940s, Vintage HLC Show and Tell
Royal Doulton Carlyle
Estimated value: $350
A regal pattern with teal and gold accents, Carlyle is bone china at its best. It was a status symbol in its day and is now a collector favorite.
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Syracuse China Old Ivory
Estimated value: $400
Syracuse China was made for both home and hotel use. The Old Ivory line includes elegant floral patterns and thick glaze, with pieces often dated by backstamp.
Syracuse China Company, Wikimedia Commons
Noritake Rothschild
Estimated value: $450
This vintage pattern includes delicate blue scrolls, flowers, and gold trim on white porcelain. It’s elegant without being flashy and now sells for a premium.
Styling Vintage China • Safe Storage • Noritake Rothschild • Wedding China • Spring • Raising Cain, Marla Cain • Raising Cain
Spode Blue Italian
Estimated value: $500
This iconic blue-and-white transferware has been in production for decades. Early 20th-century pieces with backstamps from England are the most valuable today.
Copeland Spode's Blue Italian Plates, Vintage Farmhouse Antiques
Rosenthal Sanssouci
Estimated value: $550
This German porcelain pattern is known for its embossed scrollwork and floral detailing. It’s elegant and refined, and complete sets from the 1950s–60s are highly sought after.
Flea Market in Germany. Rosenthal Sanssouci #Germany #Fleamarket, Wloczykije
Limoges Haviland Schleiger Patterns
Estimated value: $600
These hand-painted French porcelain patterns are among the most collectible in the world. Each Schleiger pattern is distinct, and full sets can be extremely valuable.
Tatiana Markina, Wikimedia Commons
Wedgwood Amherst
Estimated value: $700
A dignified pattern featuring platinum trim and blue detailing, Amherst was often gifted as wedding china. Full service sets now go for top dollar, especially with serving pieces.
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Royal Worcester Evesham Gold
Estimated value: $800
Famous for its colorful fruit designs and 22k gold rim, Evesham Gold was a kitchen-to-dining-room staple. It’s porcelain, not bone china, but collectors love it for its durability and charm.
Royal Worcester China Evesham Dinner Plate - Vintage, Vintage Farmhouse Antiques
Lenox Autumn
Estimated value: $900
One of Lenox’s most iconic patterns, Autumn features colorful floral medallions and a wide gold band on ivory bone china. Complete vintage sets are very collectible.
Autumn by Lenox Dinnerware at Replacements, Replacements, Ltd.
Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Half Lace
Estimated value: $1,000
This hand-painted blue-on-white Danish porcelain is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Sets from the mid-20th century, especially with marks from the 1940s–50s, can sell for thousands.
Minton Ancestral
Estimated value: $1,200
Made in England, this elegant floral bone china with scalloped gold edges was produced for decades. Older versions with the Minton crown backstamp are especially desirable.
Minton China Haddon Hall Small Sugar Bowl, Vintage Farmhouse Antiques
Aynsley Orchard Gold
Estimated value: $1,400
This pattern was often hand-painted with vibrant fruit and gold trim. Because no two pieces are quite alike, complete sets fetch high prices—especially signed ones.
Tangerineduel, Wikimedia Commons
Wedgwood Florentine Turquoise
Estimated value: $1,600
With its striking griffin border and turquoise color, this bone china pattern became a mid-century luxury favorite. Original sets from England now command premium prices.
Coalport Indian Tree
Estimated value: $1,800
A classic English pattern dating back to the 1800s, this one remained in production into the 20th century. Victorian-era versions or full early sets can be worth a small fortune.
Antique Coalport China Indian Tree Coffee Cup & Saucer, Vintage Farmhouse Antiques
Herend Rothschild Bird
Estimated value: $2,500
This Hungarian hand-painted porcelain pattern features songbirds and trees with gold trim. It’s still made today, but vintage full sets from the 1950s–70s are highly collectible.
Meissen Blue Onion (Antique)
Estimated value: $3,000
Made in Germany since the 1700s, Blue Onion is one of the world’s most copied patterns. Antique Meissen originals—especially with 18th or 19th-century backstamps—can sell for thousands.
Manfred Heyde, Wikimedia Commons
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