published on July 02, 2024 in blog

25 Best Vintage Christmas China

Royal Albert Old Country Roses Christmas Tree

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Introduced in 2012, you can choose to add just a salad plate into your existing Old Country Roses set, or start fresh with the entire ensemble.

Royal Worcester Holly Ribbons

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From bowls to mugs to serving pieces, this full-service set was produced from 1987 to 2012.

Nikko Christmastime

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This discontinued Christmas morning favorite was produced from 1991 to 2014. Particularly popular due to its durability: it's microwave and dishwasher safe.

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Pfaltzgraff Christmas Heirloom

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This charming stoneware set would be lovely on its own or mixed with an existing Ironstone collection. Produced from 1984 to 1993, it features a cheery motif of white flowers, red berries and greenery.

HOMER LAUGHLIN Fiesta Christmas Tree

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This beloved everyday stoneware began producing this holiday accent series in 2008. You can find cheery trees and garlands festooned with ornaments in their classic ivory plates.

Johnson Brothers The Friendly Village

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This traditional Johnson Brothers pattern is known for its charming depictions of idyllic village scenes. Though you can find the village represented in all seasons, the winter scenes look particularly at home on a holiday table.

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Mikasa Merry Christmas

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This gold-rimmed bone china set was in production from 1987 to 1997. It features a Victorian village with three children admiring the town square tree.

Royal Stafford Christmas Home

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This stoneware features a striking transferware scene in black and vivid green, red, and yellow. First produced in 2009, you can find plates, bowls, mugs, and cups to bring holiday cheer to your table. There's a whole series of Christmas motifs rimmed in the same graphic border.

Lenox Holiday

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Introduced in 1974 and still in production today, this classic Christmas set has become a mainstay of holiday tables. The cream-colored porcelain is rimmed in gold, but you can also find its sister pattern, Holiday Platinum (yes, rimmed in platinum), that was produced from 2002 to 2011.

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Spode Christmas Tree (Green Trim)

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First produced in 1928 and still in production today, this is one of the most recognizable Christmas dinnerware sets. It has a distinctive green trim and the gold standard of decorated Christmas trees. You can find a variation produced from 2006 to 2012 called Christmas Tree Garland, which is trimmed in festive bells and boughs of fir.

Johnson Brothers Old Britain Castles Pink Christmas

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Produced from 2003 to 2014, these plates and mugs incorporated a traditional Christmas tree motif into the traditional Old Britain Castle Pink dinnerware design. Salad plates and mugs included green designs and even an appearance by the man in the red suit.

sadek Christmas Garland

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Red ribbon, holly, and pinecones surround this bone china collection rimmed in gold. This pattern was in production from 1994 to 2005.

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Noritake Home for Christmas

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This everyday set was in production from 1993 to 1999. It features a deep green rim with scenes of a rocking horse, fruit basket, and musical instruments.

Lenox Winter Greetings

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This bone china pattern was first produced in 1995 and features a variety of wintertime backyard birds nestled among evergreen, holly, and mistletoe.

Nikko Happy Holidays

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One of Nikko's most popular patterns, this one is well-known for its durability (read: dishwasher and microwave safe!). Currently discontinued, it was produced from 1982 to 2014.

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Fitz & Floyd St. Nicholas

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This holiday classic was produced from 1978 to 1996. It features gold trim and a garland of Christmas greenery, ornaments, and candy canes.

Johnson Brothers Merry Christmas

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This hand-engraved collection was produced from 1958 to 1995. It features an idyllic scene of Christmas Eve after a visit from Ole St. Nick.

Lenox Eternal Christmas

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This cream bone china pattern features gold holly and red enamel berries surrounded by a gold rim. Produced from 1997 to 2000, some pieces in the collection also showcase a gold tree with red enamel ornaments.

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royal albert Christmas Magic

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Produced from 1990 to 1993, this bone china accent set was designed to complement the Old Country Roses pattern. It can also be used as a stand-alone holiday table decoration.

Block Whimsy Christmas

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Produced from 1992 to 1999, this fine china features stately nutcrackers, horns and drums with a cheery yellow trim.

Anna Logan is the Senior Homes & Style Editor at Country Living, where she covers design and decorating trends, home features, and gift guides. She also produces home features and styles content for the print magazine. When she isn’t working, can often be found digging around antique shops for the perfect find. Follow her adventures on Instagram!

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