What is a dinner service?

Dinner service is a collection of coordinating tableware used to serve a meal. The 20-piece dinner service sets, which serve around four people, are the most popular. Each set normally includes a plate, salad bowl, teacup, and saucer. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique dinner service sets.

What era is 1920s jewelry?

What era 1920s jewelry is depends on its design. Most people associate this decade with the Art Deco movement, which took inspiration from eclectic sources like Cubism, ancient Egypt and Native American, African and Asian motifs. However, some pieces produced during the 1920s are more in line with the style trends of earlier periods, such as Art Nouveau, Edwardian and Victorian. Explore a diverse assortment of 1920s jewelry on 1stDibs.

What was the clothing style in the 1920s?

The clothing style in the 1920s that most people think of first is the flapper style. Women who dressed in this style sported loose-fitting, short dresses, often outfitted with drop waists and fringe. Small cloche hats and headbands were signature accessories of the flapper look. During the decade, pleated tennis skirts and cardigan sweater sets left the courts and became staples of some women's everyday styles. For men, soft collars replaced stiff, starched ones, and simple single and double-button suit jackets worn without waistcoats became trendy. Trousers also took on a new shape with wider-cut legs, and Oxford bags gained popularity. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of 1920s apparel and accessories.

What colors were fashionable in the 1920s?

In the 1920s, fashionable colors included jewel tones. Fashion, jewelry, furniture and decorative objects often featured jade green, deep reds, amethyst purple, dusty mustard yellow and peacock blue. Find a range of 1920s-era jewelry and fashion on 1stDibs.

What did engagement rings look like in the 1920s?

In the 1920s, engagement rings still looked like rings but were representative of a diverse range of styles and influences. Art Deco diamond ring designs took inspiration from the contemporary Cubist movement as well as from ancient Egypt – a revival sparked by the opening of King Tut’s tomb in 1922. Native American, African and Asian motifs also inspired jewelry pieces. Diamonds in square and rectangular shapes incorporating angular steps – like emerald cuts, Asscher cuts and baguettes – were set against black onyx, rubies, sapphires and emeralds to create color-blocking effects. Platinum, 18-karat gold, 14-karat white gold and sterling silver were some of the favored metals of the decade. Find a wide range of Art Deco engagement rings on 1stDibs.

1920s Dinner Service

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The Raising Of Lazarus

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

1920's Chinese Dinner Service

H 2 in Dm 18 in

Rare Sevres Art Deco Dinner Service-Jean Luce

By Jean Luce

Located in Great Barrington, MA

Amazing collection of Jean Luce designed and signed Sevres porcelain dinner service. The set

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Early 20th Century French Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Sevres Art Deco Dinner Service-Jean Luce

Dm 9.75 in

Antique Wide Gold Trim Dinner Service with 22 Dinner Plates, 56 Pieces Total

By Rosenthal

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Rosenthal and Thomas, this partial set features: 22 dinner plates measuring 10 and one half inches wide 12

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Vintage 1920s German Dinner Plates

Materials

Gold

Antique Wide Gold Trim Dinner Service with 22 Dinner Plates, 56 Pieces Total

H 1 in Dm 10.5 in

Set of 12 Elaborate Black and Gilt Service Place 1920's

By Lenox's Ceramic Art Company

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A set of 12 early 20th century black and gold border service dinner plates. Elegant broad border in

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Vintage 1920s American Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 12 Elaborate Black and Gilt Service Place 1920's

H 0.5 in Dm 10.5 in

Set of 12 Antique Lenox Green Mark Service Plates 1920's

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Elegant set of 12 gilt and sage green border service plates. The plates with a floral borders in

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Early 20th Century American Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 12 Antique Lenox Green Mark Service Plates 1920's

H 0.5 in Dm 10.5 in

Set of Eight Bavarian Chinoiserie Silver Overlay Service Dinner Plates

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Elegant set off eight Bavarian chinoiserie silver overlay service dinner plates. Each with a

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Mid-20th Century German Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Eight Bavarian Chinoiserie Silver Overlay Service Dinner Plates

H 0.75 in Dm 10.75 in

12 Lamm Dresden Arts & Crafts Raised Paste Gold & Cream Dinner Service Plates

By Ambrosius Lamm, Dresden Porcelain

Located in Great Barrington, MA

both a dinner plate and a service or presentation plate and their neutral palette will blend

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Vintage 1920s German Arts and Crafts Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

12 Lamm Dresden Arts & Crafts Raised Paste Gold & Cream Dinner Service Plates

H 0.75 in Dm 10.75 in

12 Coalport Grey and Polychrome Enamel Floral Shaped Rim Dinner Service Plates

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This set of 12 Coalport dinner plates feature an unusual color combination of a soft gray border

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Vintage 1920s English Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

12 Coalport Grey and Polychrome Enamel Floral Shaped Rim Dinner Service Plates

H 0.75 in Dm 10.5 in

Set of 12 Tirschenreuth Porcelain Service Plates

By Tirschenreuth Bavaria

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A beautiful set of 12 porcelain 10.75 inch service plates with elaborate gold borders. The floral

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Vintage 1920s German Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 12 Tirschenreuth Porcelain Service Plates

H 0.5 in Dm 10.75 in

Set of 13 Minton Dinner Plates Soft Blue Green Raised Paste Gold Leaf Pattern

By Minton

Located in Great Barrington, MA

borders. These have a large diameter making them perfect for both a dinner plate and a service

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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 13 Minton Dinner Plates Soft Blue Green Raised Paste Gold Leaf Pattern

H 1 in Dm 10.75 in

Set of 12 Lenox Cobalt and Gilt Encrusted Porcelain Cabinet Service Plates

By Lenox's Ceramic Art Company

Located in Cincinnati, OH

encrusted dinner plates. An elegant and useful set.

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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 12 Lenox Cobalt and Gilt Encrusted Porcelain Cabinet Service Plates

H 0.625 in Dm 10.25 in

12 Magnificent Limoges Gold & Platinum Encrusted Operatic Service Plates

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

12 Magnificent Limoges Gold & Platinum Encrusted Operatic Service plates France, 1920s, Pre WWII

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

12 Magnificent Limoges Gold & Platinum Encrusted Operatic Service Plates

H 1 in Dm 11.25 in

Evald Nielsen Number 14 Dinner Service in Hammered Silver for Six People

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Evald Nielsen number 14 dinner service in hammered silver for six people, 1920s. Consisting of six

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Vintage 1920s Danish Tableware

Materials

Silver

Evald Nielsen Number 14 Dinner Service in Hammered Silver for Six People

H 9.45 in Dm 0.79 in

Evald Nielsen Number 14 Dinner Service in Hammered Silver for Four People

Located in Copenhagen, DK

In hammered silver for four people, 1920s. Consisting of four dinner knives, four dinner forks and

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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver

Evald Nielsen Number 14 Dinner Service in Hammered Silver for Four People

H 9.45 in Dm 0.79 in

Tetard Freres Perles Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service French 72 Pcs Dinner

By Tetard Freres

Located in Big Bend, WI

1889, he participated in the World Expo and received a Gold Medal. The house specializes in services

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tetard Freres Perles Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service French 72 Pcs Dinner

H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in

Tetard Freres Perles Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service French 343 Pcs Dinner

By Tetard Freres

Located in Big Bend, WI

1889, he participated in the World Expo and received a Gold Medal. The house specializes in services

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tetard Freres Perles Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service French 343 Pcs Dinner

H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in

Tetard Freres Shell & Bead 950 Silver Flatware Set Service French 128 pcs Dinner

By Tetard Freres

Located in Big Bend, WI

1889, he participated in the World Expo and received a Gold Medal. The house specializes in services

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tetard Freres Shell & Bead 950 Silver Flatware Set Service French 128 pcs Dinner

H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in

Steuben Amethyst Hand Blown Optic Rib Plates & Stemware Service for 12

By Steuben Glass

Located in Great Barrington, MA

What an amazing collection of Steuben's hand blown amethyst crystal dinner service for 12! All hand

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Vintage 1920s American Glass

Materials

Crystal

Steuben Amethyst Hand Blown Optic Rib Plates & Stemware Service for 12

H 6 in Dm 4 in

Salviati Venetian Stemware Octagonal Service with Gold & White Enamel Decoration

By Antonio Salviati

Located in Great Barrington, MA

practical and ready to be filled with your favorite wine and champagne at your your next dinner party or

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Vintage 1920s Italian Neoclassical Tableware

Materials

Blown Glass

Salviati Venetian Stemware Octagonal Service with Gold & White Enamel Decoration

H 9.13 in Dm 4.25 in

Silverware Service for 12 in Fitted Art Deco Storage Cabinet, Bafico of France

By Bafico

Located in Oakland, CA

A set of silverware – in a lavishly complete service for 12 that includes a wide array of serving

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Silverware Service for 12 in Fitted Art Deco Storage Cabinet, Bafico of France

H 31 in W 24 in D 17 in

Extensive Georg Jensen Rope Sterling Silverware Service

By Georg Jensen

Located in Hellerup, DK

An extensive sterling silverware service for twelve in the Rope/Perle pattern by Georg Jensen

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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Extensive Georg Jensen Rope Sterling Silverware Service

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H 10 in W 10 in D 10 in

Steuben Art Deco Topaz Handblown Crystal, 72-Piece Table Service for 12

By Frederick Carder Steuben

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This is an amazingly complete and perfect service for 12 made by Steuben. The hand blown topaz

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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Crystal

Steuben Art Deco Topaz Handblown Crystal, 72-Piece Table Service for 12

H 4.88 in Dm 4 in

Spanish Silver Art Deco Flatware Service, Jaume Mercade, Barcelona, circa 1930

By Jaume Mercade

Located in Cape May, NJ

5.95". 12 - regular / lunch forks at 6.8". 12 - dinner forks at 8.1". 12 - terrapin turtle or

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Vintage 1920s Spanish Art Deco Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver

Spanish Silver Art Deco Flatware Service, Jaume Mercade, Barcelona, circa 1930

H 0.1 in Dm 0.1 in

Louis XV Reed & Barton Silver Flatware Set

By Reed & Barton

Located in New York, NY

French "Francis 1st pattern" 1920s sterling silver flatware dinner service set for 18 with a rococo

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Early 20th Century French Baroque Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass

Louis XV Reed & Barton Silver Flatware Set

H 13 in W 20.5 in D 15 in

12 Val St. Lambert Cobalt Cut to Clear Goblets "Cathedrale Napolean" Pattern

By Val Saint Lambert

Located in Great Barrington, MA

elegant table setting complementing many colorful and varied dinner services or displayed on your backbar

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Vintage 1920s Belgian Glass

Materials

Crystal

12 Val St. Lambert Cobalt Cut to Clear Goblets "Cathedrale Napolean" Pattern

H 6.63 in Dm 3.5 in

108 Pieces Complete Set of Georg Sterling Silverware in the Jensen Akkeleje

By Georg Jensen

Located in Hellerup, DK

An early Georg Jensen silverware service in the Akkeleje pattern, design #77 by Georg Jensen from

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20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

108 Pieces Complete Set of Georg Sterling Silverware in the Jensen Akkeleje

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H 25 in

Georg Jensen Akkeleje Silverware Set for 12

By Georg Jensen

Located in Hellerup, DK

A very early and extensive Georg Jensen silverware service in the Akkeleje pattern, design #77 by

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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Akkeleje Silverware Set for 12

H 10 in W 2 in D 10 in

Painted French Folding Garden Table

Located in Buchanan, NY

This large French 1920s white painted garden table is the epitome of elegance and will certainly

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Vintage 1920s French Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Painted French Folding Garden Table

H 28 in Dm 39 in

Lapparra - 328pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set + Cabinet

By Lapparra Orfèvre Argentier

Located in Wilmington, DE

Direct from Paris, A Stunning 328 piece, Louis XVI French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set (Service

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Antique 1890s French Louis XV Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lapparra - 328pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set + Cabinet

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Set of Three Antique Fulper Pottery Bowls

By Fulper Pottery

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

include his cipher, with the "M" juxtaposed over the "S" initial. Period: Est 1920s Origin: United

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Vintage 1910s Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Set of Three Antique Fulper Pottery Bowls

H 2.5 in W 11 in D 11 in

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Dominick & Haff 1907 Set of 12 Sterling Silver Dinner Plates/ Chargers

By Dominick & Haff

Located in New York, NY

Dominick & Haff set of 12 sterling silver multilobed dinner plates or chargers from 1907, with floral motifs and curvilinear designs adorning the rim, with a heavy gage. Each measure...

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Antique Early 1900s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Dominick & Haff 1907 Set of 12 Sterling Silver Dinner Plates/ Chargers

H 0.75 in Dm 10.8 in

Portrait of Bridget Drury Lady Shaw, formerly Viscountess Kilmorey

By Sir Peter Lely

Located in London, GB

Sir Peter Lely (Soest 1618 – 1680 London) Portrait of lady with a crown, possibly Bridget Drury Lady Shaw, formerly Viscountess Kilmorey, later Lady Baber (d.1696) c.1665 Oil on canv...

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1660s Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sir Peter Lely
Portrait of Bridget Drury Lady Shaw, formerly Viscountess Kilmorey, 1665

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H 46.5 in W 40.75 in

Pair of Ormolu Mounted Malachite French Vases after a design by Galberg

By Ekaterinburg Faceting Factory, Russia

Located in London, GB

A pair of ormolu mounted malachite Ekaterinburg vases after a design by I.I. Galberg French, 20th century Height 51cm, diameter 32cm Crafted to a design by the prestigious architect...

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20th Century Russian Neoclassical Vases

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu

Pair of Ormolu Mounted Malachite French Vases after a design by Galberg

H 20.08 in Dm 12.6 in

Large Water Fountain in Ceramic Mineral Finish

Located in Madrid, ES

Water fountain in hand painted ceramic. Decorative ceramic fountain antique finish.

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21st Century and Contemporary Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Large Water Fountain in Ceramic Mineral Finish

H 61.03 in W 118.12 in D 118.12 in

Mid-Victorian Moorish Wrought & Cast Iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure

Located in London, GB

A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a masterpiece in High Victorian ironwork design. This Pergola was built around the same time a...

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Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid-Victorian Moorish Wrought & Cast Iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure

H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in

Jeune femme à l’éventail (Young Girl with a Fan)

By James Tissot

Located in New Orleans, LA

Conjuring the brilliance of late 18th-century costume with infusions of 19th-century modernity, James Jacques Joseph Tissot’s Jeune femme à l’éventail illustrates the remarkable tech...

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19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

James Tissot
Jeune femme à l’éventail (Young Girl with a Fan), Circa 1870-1871

H 39.13 in W 30.5 in

Cobalt Blue Diner Plate Set

By John Aynsley

Located in New Haven, CT

A set of 12 Cobalt blue dinner plates by Aynsley England. This beautiful set of Bone China has a Cobalt blue rim with 24 karat raised gold and foliage outlines. The makers mark o...

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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Cobalt Blue Diner Plate Set

H 0.5 in Dm 10.5 in

12 Minton Cobalt Blue Gilt Encrusted Dinner Plates, Custom Antique, circa 1900

By Minton

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An impressive set of 12 dinner or presentation plates by one of the Gilded Age's re known factories: Minton England. This set was custom ordered through the storied New York retailer...

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Antique Early 1900s British Dinner Plates

Materials

Enamel, Gold

12 Minton Cobalt Blue Gilt Encrusted Dinner Plates, Custom Antique, circa 1900

H 1 in Dm 10.5 in

Giltwood Sofa Hand Carved in the Louis XV Style

By La Maison London

Located in London, Park Royal

An elegant and impressive large Louis XV style confidante sofa which has been hand carved and gilded using traditional methods and materials to achieve an authentic period finish. Th...

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2010s British Louis XVI Sofas

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Giltwood Sofa Hand Carved in the Louis XV Style

H 40.56 in W 108.27 in D 29.53 in

Exquisite Rotunda Structure Kiosk Copper & Carved Stone Bench Seating Columns

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Exquisite Rotunda Structure Kiosk Copper & Carved Stone Bench Seating Columns . Monumental Exquisite refined work King Charles X Period Rotunda rotundus building structure with a cir...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Architectural Elements

Materials

Stone, Copper

Exquisite Rotunda Structure Kiosk Copper & Carved Stone Bench Seating Columns

H 136 in Dm 108 in

Minton for Tiffany Complete Dinner Service for 12 Caramel, White & Raised Gold

By Minton

Located in Great Barrington, MA

As we approach the holiday season, this complete Minton for Tiffany dinner service for 12 will work with many decorating themes to dress up any event. The warm butterscotch border fr...

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Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Minton for Tiffany Complete Dinner Service for 12 Caramel, White & Raised Gold

H 1 in Dm 10.63 in

Claydon Pier Mirrors

By Luke Lightfoot

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

An exceptional pair of rectangular carved pier mirrors, inspired by the Chinese Room of Claydon. The elaborate carved decoration following the style of Luke Lightfoot in the chinoise...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Chinoiserie Pier Mirrors and Conso...

Materials

Paint, Wood, Gesso

Claydon Pier Mirrors

H 80 in W 40.25 in D 15 in

Beautiful Set of 12 Early 20th Century English Royal Doulton Plates

By Royal Doulton

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful set of 12 early 20th century English Royal Doulton plates. Finely decorated with raised gold. Stamped Royal Doulton England on the back of the plates.

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Early 20th Century English Belle Époque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Beautiful Set of 12 Early 20th Century English Royal Doulton Plates

H 0.5 in Dm 10.5 in

Antique Victorian Louis XIV Style Centrepiece by Barnard & Sons

By Edward Barnard & Sons

Located in London, GB

Antique Victorian Louis XIV style centrepiece by Barnard & Sons English, 1850-53 Dimensions: height 63cm, width 132cm, depth 87cm. This magnificent centrepiece is wrought from s...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Louis XIV Centerpieces

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian Louis XIV Style Centrepiece by Barnard & Sons

H 24.81 in W 51.97 in D 34.26 in

Renaissance by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set 156 Pcs Herbst Estate

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

Superb Renaissance by Tiffany & Co sterling silver Flatware set - 156 pieces. This multi-motif pattern was designed by Paulding Farmhan and was introduced in the year 1905. This set ...

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Early 20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Renaissance by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set 156 Pcs Herbst Estate

H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in

Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

This extraordinary concert grand piano with 88 keys was made by the prestigious firm Steinway & Sons around 1894. The case's decoration was entrusted to the company Cuel & Cie and mo...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano

H 42.92 in W 108.27 in D 61.03 in

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Fine Dinner Service for 14 by Ambrosius Lamm of Dresden, circa 1900

Located in Redding, CA

A very fine dinner service, by Ambrosius Lamm of Dresden the fantastic color palette nicely

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Vintage 1920s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Dinner Service for 14 by Ambrosius Lamm of Dresden, circa 1900

H 14 in W 14 in D 13.25 in

Antique Royal Doulton Rose Plates Signed W. Slater, circa 1920s, Hand-Painted

Located in Redding, CA

decoration or a special dinner for two as the service plate. The antique plates in exceptional condition we

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Vintage 1920s English Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Royal Doulton Rose Plates Signed W. Slater, circa 1920s, Hand-Painted

H 1 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in

72 Piece Set of Mappin & Webb Sterling Silver Flatware "Pembroke" Pattern 1920s

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Toronto, ONTARIO

set consisting of a dinner fork, a luncheon fork, a dessert spoon, a teaspoon and a large tablespoon

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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

72 Piece Set of Mappin & Webb Sterling Silver Flatware "Pembroke" Pattern 1920s

H 6 in W 18 in D 13 in

Wilhelm Kage Gustavsberg, Art Deco "Nude" Farsta Studio Bowl, circa 1940

By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage

Located in New York, NY

than 30 different dinner services, of particular importance was the inexpensive “workers” service

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Bowls

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Stoneware

Wilhelm Kage Gustavsberg, Art Deco "Nude" Farsta Studio Bowl, circa 1940

H 1.25 in Dm 8 in

A large early 20th century Limoges dinner service

By Balleroy Freres

Located in Brussel, BE

Early 20th century Limoges porcelain very large dinner service by Balleroy Freres (1912-1937

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Early 20th Century French Late Victorian Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

A large early 20th century Limoges dinner service

H 3.94 in Dm 11.82 in

12 Morgan Belleek Sterling Silver Overlay Dinner or Service Plates

By Morgan Belleek

Located in Great Barrington, MA

" diameter makes them useful as presentation/service plates as well dinner plates and they are especially

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Vintage 1920s American Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

12 Morgan Belleek Sterling Silver Overlay Dinner or Service Plates

H 0.75 in Dm 10.75 in

Set of Eight Thick Gold Embossed Dinner/Service Plates Heinrich & Co., Bavaria

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Set of eight thick gold embossed dinner/service plates Heinrich & Co., Bavaria.

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Vintage 1920s German Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Set of Eight Thick Gold Embossed Dinner/Service Plates Heinrich & Co., Bavaria

H 0.25 in Dm 11 in L 0.25 in

Ten Minton for Tiffany Gilt Dinner Service Plates with Profuse Raised Paste Gold

By Minton

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This set of ten magnificent Minton plates can be used as dinner plates and service or presentation

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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Ten Minton for Tiffany Gilt Dinner Service Plates with Profuse Raised Paste Gold

H 0.5 in Dm 10.63 in

Antique Green and Gilt Porcelain Dinner Service for 12 Set of 36 Pieces

By Lenox's Ceramic Art Company

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A perfect fine porcelain dinner service for the Holidays as well as year round with its versatile

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Vintage 1920s American Dinner Plates

Materials

Gold

Antique Green and Gilt Porcelain Dinner Service for 12 Set of 36 Pieces

H 1 in Dm 10.5 in

16 Royal Doulton Cobalt Blue Dinner Plates, Raised Paste Gold Rose Medallions

By Royal Doulton

Located in Great Barrington, MA

, embellishing the deep cobalt borders. Extremely versatile as both service/presentation plates as well as dinner

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Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Dinner Plates

Materials

Gold

16 Royal Doulton Cobalt Blue Dinner Plates, Raised Paste Gold Rose Medallions

H 1 in Dm 10.25 in

19th c. Minton Hand Painted Turquoise Dessert Service With Botanical Reserves

By Minton

Located in Great Barrington, MA

A lovely hand painted dessert made by Minton ca. 1920's this service consists of 10 dessert plates

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Vintage 1920s English Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

19th c. Minton Hand Painted Turquoise Dessert Service With Botanical Reserves

H 5.25 in Dm 9.5 in

Set of 12 Pink/Rose Lenox Dinner Plates with Neoclassical Raised Paste Gold

By Lenox's Ceramic Art Company

Located in Great Barrington, MA

elegant statement. These are perfect as service/presentation plates as well as dinner plates. All in

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Vintage 1920s American Neoclassical Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Set of 12 Pink/Rose Lenox Dinner Plates with Neoclassical Raised Paste Gold

H 0.5 in Dm 10.5 in

Set of 12 Sterling Welch & Co Green Cream Dinner Plates with AC Silver Overlay

By Sterling Welch & Co

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This set of 12 unusual service and dinner plates features an ivory center surrounded by a green

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Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 12 Sterling Welch & Co Green Cream Dinner Plates with AC Silver Overlay

H 1 in Dm 10.75 in

Full Service for 12, Green and Gilt Encrusted Antique Bavarian Fine Porcelain

By Lorenz Hutschenreuther

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A very pretty soft green and gold dinner service for 12 with delightful pedestal base cups and

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Vintage 1920s German Dinner Plates

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Gold

Full Service for 12, Green and Gilt Encrusted Antique Bavarian Fine Porcelain

H 0.75 in Dm 10 in

Set of 12 Lenox Green & Ivory Dessert Plates with Silver Overlay Borders, 1920s

By Lenox's Ceramic Art Company

Located in Great Barrington, MA

The perfect complement to the set of 12 Sterling and Welch silver overlay dinner/service plates

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Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Set of 12 Lenox Green & Ivory Dessert Plates with Silver Overlay Borders, 1920s

H 0.5 in Dm 8.5 in L 0.5 in

Set of 8 Bavarian Service Plates with Thick Border of Gold Embossed Decoration

Located in Boston, MA

I want to offer you this set of eight beautiful Bavarian service plates or dinner plates. They have

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Vintage 1920s German Belle Époque Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Set of 8 Bavarian Service Plates with Thick Border of Gold Embossed Decoration

H 1 in Dm 11 in

Set of 12 Orange and Heavily Gilded Service or Presentation Plates, Antique

By Royal Doulton

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vibrant and unique set of 12 plates by Royal Doulton, England. Raised and designed with a lavishly heavy hand tooled gilding technique on a hard to find orange ground. A Classic Ro...

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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Dinner Plates

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Gold

Set of 12 Orange and Heavily Gilded Service or Presentation Plates, Antique

H 0.5 in Dm 10.5 in

17 Lenox Blue Sailfish Dinner Plates w/ Silver Waves Black Starr & Frost/Gorham

By Lenox's Ceramic Art Company

Located in London, GB

display, service or dinner plates either at home or on your yacht! Excellent condition commensurate with

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

17 Lenox Blue Sailfish Dinner Plates w/ Silver Waves Black Starr & Frost/Gorham

H 0.79 in Dm 10.44 in

Set of 11 Lamm Dresden Turquoise Raised Gold & Hand-Painted Rose Dinner Plates

By Ambrosius Lamm

Located in Great Barrington, MA

large 10 3/4" diameter makes them perfect as both dinner plates and service plates and will elevate

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 11 Lamm Dresden Turquoise Raised Gold & Hand-Painted Rose Dinner Plates

H 0.75 in Dm 10.75 in

Set of 12 Rouard French Hand-Painted Ornithological Cabinet Plates, after Sevres

Located in Great Barrington, MA

species which is named on the reverse. These are made after the original service "Le Service Oiseaux de

Category

Vintage 1920s French Dinner Plates

Set of 12 Rouard French Hand-Painted Ornithological Cabinet Plates, after Sevres

H 0.5 in Dm 8.38 in

12 Royal Doulton Hand Painted Square Dessert Plates, Signed Curnock, Raised Gold

By Royal Doulton

Located in Great Barrington, MA

. The unusual square plates were used primarily by the English manufacturers for special services. These

Category

Vintage 1920s English Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

12 Royal Doulton Hand Painted Square Dessert Plates, Signed Curnock, Raised Gold

H 0.5 in W 8 in L 0.5 in

12 Chargers Antique Venetian Glass, Hand Enameled with 24-Karat Gold Inclusion

By Salviati

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

matching pieces of this service.

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Dinner Plates

Materials

Enamel, Gold

12 Chargers Antique Venetian Glass, Hand Enameled with 24-Karat Gold Inclusion

H 1 in Dm 10.6 in

Glazed Ceramic Plate By Ferdinand Leger (1881-1955)

By Fernand Léger

Located in London, GB

draftsman. After military service in Versailles in 1902-1903, he enrolled at the School of Decorative

Category

Vintage 1950s French Dinner Plates

Glazed Ceramic Plate By Ferdinand Leger (1881-1955)

Sterling Silver After Dinner Coffee Service by Tuttle

By Tuttle Silver Company

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

A sterling after dinner coffee service in American Federal era neo-classical taste. Retailed by

Category

Vintage 1920s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver After Dinner Coffee Service by Tuttle

H 10.75 in Dm 12 in

Vintage Dinner or Service Bell, Marble Base

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Cute as a button and in fine working order. Silver plate and a hallmark we had trouble reading. Great quality and good condition.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Marble, Silver Plate

Vintage Dinner or Service Bell, Marble Base

H 6 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in

Large and Complete Danish Silver '.830' Dinner Service for 12 Persons

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Large and complete Danish silver (.830) dinner service for 12 persons. Stamped: CFH: Christian Fr

Category

Vintage 1910s Danish Art Deco Tableware

Large and Complete Danish Silver '.830' Dinner Service for 12 Persons

H 10.24 in Dm 1.58 in

Wonderful Set 12 Service Dinner Plates Royal Worcester Gold White Ornate Dishes

By Royal Worcester

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful set of 12 Royal Worcester raised gold and bone white orrnate service, dinner

Category

Vintage 1920s English Belle Époque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Wonderful Set 12 Service Dinner Plates Royal Worcester Gold White Ornate Dishes

H 1 in Dm 10.5 in

Evald Nielsen Number 6, Complete Dinner Service for Six Person in Silver

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Evald Nielsen number 6, complete dinner service for six person in silver, Denmark, 1920s. Measures

Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Tableware

Evald Nielsen Number 6, Complete Dinner Service for Six Person in Silver

H 8.67 in Dm 1.19 in

Evald Nielsen Number 6, Complete Dinner Service for Six Person, in Silver

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Evald Nielsen number 6, complete dinner service for six person, in silver, Denmark, late 1920s

Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Tableware

Evald Nielsen Number 6, Complete Dinner Service for Six Person, in Silver

H 10.24 in Dm 1.19 in

Royal Albert 139-Piece Country Roses Full Dinner Service Midcentu

Located in London, GB

This is a wonderful vintage 139-piece tea, coffee and dinner service by Royal Albert China, the

Category

Vintage 1960s English Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Albert 139-Piece Country Roses Full Dinner Service Midcentu

H 1.19 in W 16.15 in D 12.21 in

Early 20th Century Limoges Haviland & Co Porcelain 12 x Dinner Service

By Haviland & Co.

Located in London, GB

This is a fabulous antique Haviland & Co Limoges porcelain dinner service dating from the 1920s

Category

Vintage 1920s French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Limoges Haviland & Co Porcelain 12 x Dinner Service

H 2.37 in W 20.48 in D 14.18 in

Vintage Royal Albert 99 Piece Country Roses Full Dinner Service Mid Century

Located in London, GB

This is a wonderful vintage 99 piece tea, coffee and dinner service by Royal Albert China, the

Category

Vintage 1960s Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Royal Albert 99 Piece Country Roses Full Dinner Service Mid Century

H 1.19 in W 16.15 in D 12.21 in

Mid-20th Century 196 Piece Royal Albert Country Roses Full Dinner Service

Located in London, GB

This is a wonderful vintage 196 piece tea and dinner service by Royal Albert China, the design is

Category

Vintage 1960s English Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-20th Century 196 Piece Royal Albert Country Roses Full Dinner Service

H 1.19 in W 16.15 in D 12.21 in

Palais Royale by Tetard Freres Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 40 pc Dinner

By Tetard Freres

Located in Big Bend, WI

style moderne during the 1920’s under the design leadership of Valéry Bizouard. In 1930, Bizouard was

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Palais Royale by Tetard Freres Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 40 pc Dinner

H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in

Windham by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 148 pc Dinner

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

pattern recalls the graceful styling of the 1920s. Superb monumental Windham by Tiffany & Co. Sterling

Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Windham by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 148 pc Dinner

H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in

Crystal and Silver Plate Flatware Service for Sixteen by Barker Brothers

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A lovely service for sixteen by Barker Brothers of crystal handled silver plate flatware comprised

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Crystal, EPNS, Nickel

Crystal and Silver Plate Flatware Service for Sixteen by Barker Brothers

W 7.75 in D 1 in

Mappin & Webb Complete Set of Silverware in Original Chest

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Oakland, CA

has it all! 91 pieces total in pristine condition, a service for 12 with following: 12 dinner

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Mappin & Webb Complete Set of Silverware in Original Chest

H 8 in W 18 in D 13 in

12 Tiffany Antique Demi Tasse Cup and Saucers, Turquoise and Gold by Spode

By Copeland Spode

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A darling set of 12 after dinner cup and saucers custom ordered through Tiffany's and Circa 1920

Category

Vintage 1920s English Porcelain

Materials

Gold

12 Tiffany Antique Demi Tasse Cup and Saucers, Turquoise and Gold by Spode

H 2.25 in Dm 2.25 in

Complete Christofle Silverware Set in Wooden Storage Table

By Christofle

Located in Oakland, CA

, lyrical pattern. Service for 12 with 10 pieces in each place setting: Dinner fork, spoon and knife

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Complete Christofle Silverware Set in Wooden Storage Table

H 31 in W 22 in D 16 in

6pc Vtg English Crown Staffordshire Fox Hunting Tea Coffee Cups Mugs Saucers Box

By Crown Staffordshire

Located in Dayton, OH

. Established 1801 by Thomas Green. 1859 the business became M. Green & Co. 1892 The business became T. A. and S

Category

Late 20th Century British Colonial Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

6pc Vtg English Crown Staffordshire Fox Hunting Tea Coffee Cups Mugs Saucers Box

H 4.25 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in

Rare Military Officers Naval Campaign Desk and Chesterfield Chair with Documents

By Army & Navy CSL, Chesterfield

Located in GB

reply dated 2nd July 1956 granting retirement after 16 year’s service Letter for dinner onboard HMS

Category

20th Century English Campaign Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Rare Military Officers Naval Campaign Desk and Chesterfield Chair with Documents

H 31.7 in W 55.91 in D 29.73 in

Antique Art Deco Walnut Sideboard Drinks Cabinet, circa 1920

Located in London, GB

with central shelves, large enough to house your dinner service or to be used as a bar. It also has

Category

Vintage 1920s British Sideboards

Antique Art Deco Walnut Sideboard Drinks Cabinet, circa 1920

H 54.34 in W 86.23 in D 27.17 in

Set of 12 Cobalt and Gilt Service Dinner Plates

By Lorenz Hutschenreuther

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A set of 12 cobalt and gold encrusted service plates by Hutschenreuther. Opulent borders of raise

Category

Vintage 1920s German Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 12 Cobalt and Gilt Service Dinner Plates

H 1 in Dm 10.75 in

12 Limoges Embossed Allover Gold Service Plates with Hand-Painted Purple Flowers

By Limoges

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This is an exquisite set of 12 service/presentation plates that will be the focal point of your

Category

Vintage 1920s French Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

12 Limoges Embossed Allover Gold Service Plates with Hand-Painted Purple Flowers

H 1 in Dm 10.75 in

Antique Gilt Encrusted Service for 12 Decorated 24-Karat Gold by Pickard

By Pickard

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

decoration by Pickard. circa 1920 before Pickard started producing their own china to decorate on. 12 dinner

Category

Vintage 1920s American Dinner Plates

Materials

24k Gold

Antique Gilt Encrusted Service for 12 Decorated 24-Karat Gold by Pickard

H 1 in Dm 10.75 in

Game Bird Porcelain Service 24 Plates, 2 Platters, 2 Sauce Boats, French C.1920

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A hard to find antique porcelain service for 24 featuring assorted game birds on a finely shaped

Category

Vintage 1920s French Dinner Plates

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Game Bird Porcelain Service 24 Plates, 2 Platters, 2 Sauce Boats, French C.1920

H 1 in Dm 9.6 in

Spectacular Set of 12 Framed Spode Hand Painted Orchid Plates

By Tiffany & Co., Copeland & Garrett Spode

Located in Great Barrington, MA

custom oak frame. They can easily be removed and used as dinner or service plates or hung as is, to

Category

Early 20th Century English Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain, Paste

Spectacular Set of 12 Framed Spode Hand Painted Orchid Plates

Dm 10.5 in

Set of Twelve Bavarian Reticulated Plates Decorated with Birds and Flowers

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Set of twelve Bavarian reticulated dinner or service with birds and flowers. The scalloped pierced

Category

Vintage 1920s Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Twelve Bavarian Reticulated Plates Decorated with Birds and Flowers

H 0.25 in Dm 11 in

B & G, Bing & Grondahl Thorvaldsen, Complete Four Person Dinner Service

Located in Copenhagen, DK

B & G, Bing & Grondahl Thorvaldsen, complete four person dinner service. Consisting of

Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Neoclassical Tableware

B & G, Bing & Grondahl Thorvaldsen, Complete Four Person Dinner Service

H 0.79 in Dm 9.85 in

96 Pc. Wedgwood Complete Dinner Service for 12 W/ Hand Painted Floral Decoration

By Wedgwood

Located in Great Barrington, MA

Complete dinner service by Wedgwood from the 1920s with hand painted enamel floral decoration. The

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

96 Pc. Wedgwood Complete Dinner Service for 12 W/ Hand Painted Floral Decoration

H 0.5 in Dm 10.75 in

Spode Made for Tiffany 66 Piece Dinner Service Decorated with Large Pink Roses

By Copeland Spode

Located in Boston, MA

We want to offer you this Spode made exclusively for Tiffany & Co 66 piece dinner service painted

Category

Vintage 1910s English Rococo Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Spode Made for Tiffany 66 Piece Dinner Service Decorated with Large Pink Roses

H 1.5 in Dm 10.75 in

Royal Albert 150 Piece Country Roses Full Dinner Service, Mid Century

By Royal Albert

Located in London, GB

This is a wonderful vintage 150 piece tea, coffee and dinner service by Royal Albert China, the

Category

Vintage 1960s English Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Albert 150 Piece Country Roses Full Dinner Service, Mid Century

H 1.19 in W 16.15 in D 12.21 in

Pyramid by Georg Jensen Danish Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 40 Pc Dinner

By Georg Jensen

Located in Big Bend, WI

dinner knives, with desirable short/wide handles, 8 7/8" 8 dinner forks, 7 1/2" 8 salad forks, 4-tine

Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pyramid by Georg Jensen Danish Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 40 Pc Dinner

H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in

Fairfax by Gorham Sterling Silver Silverware Set for 12 Service 79 pc Dinner New

By Gorham

Located in Big Bend, WI

Unused Dinner size Fairfax by Gorham sterling silver Flatware, 79 pieces. This set includes: 12

Category

20th Century Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fairfax by Gorham Sterling Silver Silverware Set for 12 Service 79 pc Dinner New

H 18 in W 18 in D 18 in

1920's Silver Plated Meat Serving Trolley Drake of London

By Drake

Located in Wiscasset, ME

The perfect addition to your dinner service experience!

Category

Early 20th Century British Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

1920's Silver Plated Meat Serving Trolley Drake of London

H 43 in W 48 in D 25 in

Vintage Cutlery Service Box 'Ménagère'

Located in Beirut, LB

wooden service box which is in a good presentable state. It includes sets of 12: 12 knives , 12 forks

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Knife Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Cutlery Service Box 'Ménagère'

3 bids

No Reserve

H 5.32 in W 18.71 in D 14.57 in

16 Art Deco Gold Flecked Pink Venetian Goblets, circa 1920s by Salviati

By Salviati

Located in Litchfield, CT

a pleasure to drink from, these goblets will add colorful flair to any dinner or cocktail service

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

16 Art Deco Gold Flecked Pink Venetian Goblets, circa 1920s by Salviati

H 6.5 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in

Neptune, John Petterson Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 50pcs Arts & Crafts

Located in Big Bend, WI

Handmade dinner size Chicago Arts & Crafts "Neptune" by John Pontus Petterson sterling silver

Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Neptune, John Petterson Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 50pcs Arts & Crafts

H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in

Versailles by Tetard Freres Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service French 51 Pcs

By Tetard Freres

Located in Big Bend, WI

includes: 8 dinner knives, 9" 8 dinner forks, 7 7/8" 8 salad forks, 6 1/2" 8 teaspoons, 5 1/2" 8

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Versailles by Tetard Freres Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service French 51 Pcs

H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in

Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 with Art Deco Motif by Dominick and Haff

By Dominick and Haff Silver

Located in New York, NY

service for 12 guests. This stunning set comprises 12 of each of the following: dessert spoons, soup

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 with Art Deco Motif by Dominick and Haff

H 8.5 in W 2 in D 1 in

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1920s Dinner Service For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 1920s dinner service available at 1stDibs. A 1920s dinner service — often made from ceramic, porcelain and metal — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1920s dinner service, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1920s dinner service, designed in the Art Deco, Scandinavian Modern or Neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one 1920s dinner service that is appealing in its simplicity, but Lenox's Ceramic Art Company, Towle Silversmiths and Georg Jensen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 1920s Dinner Service?

The average selling price for a 1920s dinner service at 1stDibs is $3,600, while they’re typically $395 on the low end and $150,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

Questions About 1920s Dinner Service

What is a dinner service?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
Dinner service is a collection of coordinating tableware used to serve a meal. The 20-piece dinner service sets, which serve around four people, are the most popular. Each set normally includes a plate, salad bowl, teacup, and saucer. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique dinner service sets.
What era is 1920s jewelry?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
What era 1920s jewelry is depends on its design. Most people associate this decade with the Art Deco movement, which took inspiration from eclectic sources like Cubism, ancient Egypt and Native American, African and Asian motifs. However, some pieces produced during the 1920s are more in line with the style trends of earlier periods, such as Art Nouveau, Edwardian and Victorian. Explore a diverse assortment of 1920s jewelry on 1stDibs.
What was the clothing style in the 1920s?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
The clothing style in the 1920s that most people think of first is the flapper style. Women who dressed in this style sported loose-fitting, short dresses, often outfitted with drop waists and fringe. Small cloche hats and headbands were signature accessories of the flapper look. During the decade, pleated tennis skirts and cardigan sweater sets left the courts and became staples of some women's everyday styles. For men, soft collars replaced stiff, starched ones, and simple single and double-button suit jackets worn without waistcoats became trendy. Trousers also took on a new shape with wider-cut legs, and Oxford bags gained popularity. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of 1920s apparel and accessories.
What colors were fashionable in the 1920s?
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1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
In the 1920s, fashionable colors included jewel tones. Fashion, jewelry, furniture and decorative objects often featured jade green, deep reds, amethyst purple, dusty mustard yellow and peacock blue. Find a range of 1920s-era jewelry and fashion on 1stDibs.
What did engagement rings look like in the 1920s?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
In the 1920s, engagement rings still looked like rings but were representative of a diverse range of styles and influences. Art Deco diamond ring designs took inspiration from the contemporary Cubist movement as well as from ancient Egypt – a revival sparked by the opening of King Tut’s tomb in 1922. Native American, African and Asian motifs also inspired jewelry pieces. Diamonds in square and rectangular shapes incorporating angular steps – like emerald cuts, Asscher cuts and baguettes – were set against black onyx, rubies, sapphires and emeralds to create color-blocking effects. Platinum, 18-karat gold, 14-karat white gold and sterling silver were some of the favored metals of the decade. Find a wide range of Art Deco engagement rings on 1stDibs.

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