Meissen
Blue Onion Dinnerware

Select Product

Free Shipping

Description

The history of the “Onion Pattern” began with the search of a special blue color to emphasize the unprecedented whiteness of Meissen's porcelain. After numerous tests, they combined cobalt and oxygen to create a blue that was extremely heat-resistant. Thus, in 1722, the new paint made it possible to apply Meissen’s trademark, the Crossed Swords, in cobalt blue under the glaze for the first time. This technique protected the trademark and made it impossible to duplicate. Inspired by East Asian patterns, which were predominantly blue at the time, Meissen’s radiant blue “Onion Pattern” was created from 1731 and would go on to become famous around the world. The “onions” in the pattern are not actually onions, but rather peaches and melons on the rims, and bamboo stalks and delicate chrysanthemum blossoms in the center.

In 2004, Onion was modernized to include a chrysanthemum winding along the plate's rim. The vined bamboo shoot with delicate blossoms, along with the original pattern's double leaft have remained, while the fruits have disappeared altogether. This new pattern is a lighter, breezier offshoot of the 1731 original, allowing the porcelain to shine.

As the oldest trademark in Europe, the Crossed Swords from the coat of arms of the Electorate of Saxony have represented the exceptional quality of Meissen porcelain since 1722. To this day, the trademark is applied by hand to every piece of Meissen porcelain in the manufactory’s own cobalt blue by Meissen’s “swordsmen” – painters specialising in the Crossed Swords. The Crossed Swords have been a component of the onion pattern since 1888. Set in the foot of the bamboo stalks, the swords attest to the piece’s authenticity and guarantee Meissen’s exceptional porcelain quality and craftsmanship

Founded in 1710 by King Augustus the Strong, Meissen is the oldest porcelain manufactory in Europe and enjoys worldwide acclaim for its exceptional craftsmanship. Meissen and its crossed swords insignia are synonymous with the highest quality porcelain; every Meissen piece is entirely crafted in-house in the state of Saxony (Germany).

Detail

Handcrafted in Germany. Dishwasher safe. Microwave safe (except for pieces with gold or platinum). All pieces available by special order only.

Shipping

Standard Shipping Rates

Shipping charges are based on the total cost of your merchandise before taxes and discounts. Standard ground and two-day shipping rates are applicable for orders shipped within the continental United States.Please note that fabric samples and gift cards are shipped free of charge via U.S. Mail.

Merchandise Total	Standard Shipping	Express 2-Day Shipping
Up to $200.00	$15.00	$45.00
$200.01 – $500.00	$25.00	$55.00
$500.01 – $1000.00	$37.50	$67.50
$1,000.01 and above	$50.00	$80.00

Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, U.S. territories, APO, and FPO addresses
Please add $25 to standard shipping rates and $55 to express shipping rates. Oversized items will be charged at actual shipping charges. You will be notified of such charges prior to the shipping of your order.

Canada
Please add $20 to standard shipping rates and $50 to express shipping rates. Oversized items will be charged at actual shipping charges. You will be notified of such charges prior to the shipping of your order.

International Deliveries
Gracious Style ships internationally. After you place your order, we will provide an estimated shipping cost and request your confirmation before proceeding. International shipping charges are billed when your package ships. For destination-specific rates or assistance, please contact us.

Customs and Duties
Unless expressly stated otherwise, international shipping quotes and order totals do not include customs duties, VAT/GST, import taxes, brokerage, disbursement, clearance, or other carrier or governmental charges. The purchasing customer is responsible for these amounts. Carriers or customs authorities may collect them from the recipient at delivery. If a carrier, customs authority, or other third party invoices Gracious Style for charges related to your order—including because the recipient does not pay them at delivery—we will charge the purchasing customer’s original payment method for the amount invoiced.

Oversized Charges
Certain larger items are subject to an oversized-delivery charge. When applicable, this charge is noted in parentheses after the item price and is in addition to the standard shipping rate.

Address Correction
You are responsible for providing an accurate, deliverable shipping address. If a carrier bills Gracious Style for an address correction, returned shipment, remote or non-deliverable location surcharge, or re-shipping fee related to your order, we will charge the purchasing customer’s original payment method for the amount billed.

Returns

Special return policy for this product:
Available by special order only; not returnable.

Items in new, unused, and shelf-ready condition with all original packaging may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a refund or exchange. If the items were sold as sets or in multiples, they must be returned in the same sets of multiples.

Exceptions to this return policy include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Sale items, discounted items, custom orders, special orders and monogrammed items are not returnable. Items discounted from their MSRP, such as rugs, and items discounted during special promotion periods are returnable

2. Art, furniture, mirrors, and sterling silver items are not returnable.

3. Alain Saint Joanis, Alberto Pinto, Anna Weatherley, Caracole, Chelsea House, Christofle, Daum, David Mellor, Downright, Ercuis, Frederick Cooper, Ginori 1735, Global Views, Interlude Home, Ivy Guild, Jesurum, John-Richard, J Seignolles, Lalique, Lladro, Lobmeyr, Made Goods, Meissen, Mike & Ally, Varga, Villa & House and Wildwood Lamps items are not returnable.

4. Herend, Jay Strongwater and Moser items will incur a 20% restocking charge

5. Shipping fees are not refundable.

6. Special orders, custom orders, Alain Saint Joanis, Alberto Pinto, Anna Weatherley, Caracole, Chelsea House, Christofle, Daum, David Mellor, Downright, Ercuis, Frederick Cooper, Ginori 1735, Global Views, Interlude Home, Ivy Guild, Jesurum, John-Richard, J Seignolles, Lalique, Lladro, Lobmeyr, Made Goods, Meissen, Mike & Ally, Varga, Villa & House and Wildwood Lamps are not cancellable once they have been placed.

Items which do not meet these conditions will be returned to you, and you will be charged for all return shipping charges. Any items returned without a Return Authorization number will be automatically returned to you, and you will be charged for all return shipping charges.

If you received free shipping on your order, the original shipping costs will be deducted from your return if you get a refund for your return. They would not be deducted if you get a gift card for your return.