Richard Ginori Contessa Brown and Gold Porcelain Dinner Service, 93 Pieces, Italy, 1980s

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Richard Ginori Contessa Brown and Gold Porcelain Dinner Service, 93 Pieces, Italy, 1980s.
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An exceptional 93-piece vintage Richard Ginori porcelain dinner service in the elegant and discontinued Contessa pattern, crafted in Italy circa 1980s. This sophisticated Italian fine china collection features a striking combination of deep chocolate brown, lustrous gold trim, and pristine ivory-white porcelain, creating a refined and timeless table setting.
Produced by the celebrated Florentine porcelain manufacturer Richard Ginori, this luxurious dinnerware service exemplifies the elegance of late 20th-century Italian design. Each piece is distinguished by a rich espresso-brown border, finely accented with delicate double gold bands and beautifully contrasting white porcelain centers.
The Contessa collection offers a distinctive balance of classical sophistication and understated modern glamour. The deep brown and metallic gold palette evokes the luxurious interiors and formal entertaining traditions of the 1970s and 1980s, making this Italian porcelain dinner set particularly appealing for collectors of vintage designer tableware and fine European ceramics.
This substantial 93-piece service includes dinner plates, salad plates, bread and butter plates, coffee or tea cups with matching saucers, and a large round serving charger. Its generous assortment makes it especially suitable for formal dining, elegant entertaining, holiday celebrations, and beautifully curated tablescapes.
Remarkably, the entire service is described as unused, with original manufacturer or retail inventory labels still attached to numerous pieces. This exceptional state of preservation makes the collection particularly desirable for collectors seeking vintage Richard Ginori Contessa porcelain in unused condition.
Each piece bears the historic Richard Ginori manufacturer's identification, including the green crown and Richard Ginori mark, accompanied by the Manifattura di Doccia Florence, Italy designation and the Contessa pattern name.
Founded in 1735 near Florence, the renowned Ginori porcelain manufactory has long been associated with exceptional Italian craftsmanship, decorative artistry, and refined European tableware. Its creations are celebrated for their quality, distinctive designs, and enduring appeal among collectors and connoisseurs of fine porcelain.
The discontinued Contessa brown and gold pattern is especially versatile, complementing traditional European dining rooms, Hollywood Regency interiors, Art Deco-inspired settings, and sophisticated contemporary entertaining spaces.
A rare opportunity to acquire an extensive, coordinated 93-piece Richard Ginori Italian porcelain dinner service, retaining its elegant original finish and presenting beautifully as a complete luxury tableware collection.
Complete Service — 93 Pieces
Pieces Description Dimensions
19 Dinner plates 10⅜ in. diameter
18 Salad plates 7¾ in. diameter
21 Bread and butter plates 6⅜ in. diameter
17 Coffee or tea cups 3 in. diameter × 2¼ in. H
17 Matching saucers 5¼ in. diameter
1 Large serving charger 12¼ in. diameter
93 Total pieces
Condition
Unused vintage condition, with original inventory stickers remaining on numerous pieces. Beautifully preserved porcelain with minor age-related oxidation or discoloration to portions of the gold trim, attributable to prolonged storage. No other condition issues have been reported. Hand washing is recommended to preserve the gold decoration.
1stDibs Listing Attributes
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Designer / Maker Richard Ginori
Pattern Contessa
Country of manufacture Italy
Period Late 20th century, circa 1980s
Materials Fine porcelain, gilt decoration
Colors Chocolate brown, ivory white, gold
Style Traditional, Hollywood Regency, Italian Modern
Number of pieces 93
Condition Unused vintage, original labels retained
Pattern status Discontinued
Care Hand wash only See less