Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
MEDIEVAL STYLE
The Middle Ages in Europe followed the end of the Roman Empire, and in this time of change, which preceded the Renaissance, furniture was simple and utilitarian, with most homes having only the necessities like chests and benches. Much of medieval furniture, which was often made in oak or walnut, was built for the elite, particularly the emerging merchant class who owned multiple homes.
Life for many in the medieval era was unstable, and furniture was designed to be functional and portable. Peasants worked the fields for affluent landowners and didn’t have access to literature in the way that nobles and people of the church did (women less so than men). The furniture in their modest dwellings was typically limited to cookware and a handful of stools. Foldable chairs, while uncommon in homes of the early Middle Ages and emblematic of wealth, like all other furnishings of the time, allowed for easy transportation of a household. Trestle tables with detachable legs and collapsible beds were designed to be simply moved from place to place.
Medieval blanket chests were among the most important furniture objects and could further serve as tables or even beds. Some ancient traditions were carried forward to build this sturdy furniture, such as turnery. Although the furniture was minimally designed, embellishments like carvings added elegance to the heavy wood pieces. These details sometimes reflected trends in religious art like rose windows.
By the later Middle Ages, storage pieces like chests of drawers were often adorned with high relief carvings, such as geometric and floral motifs. By the 14th and 15th centuries, design had developed to include more involved pieces like cupboards and desks, while benches frequently doubled as chests with hinged seats. Beds also changed in this era from basic boards to four-post designs with large drapes to keep the sleeper warm. These beds and other medieval bedroom furniture were significant status symbols, passed down through families and used as places to conduct business and receive visitors.
Surviving examples of medieval furniture are very rare, yet its distinctive aesthetics influenced later styles like William and Mary and Arts and Crafts.
Find a collection of medieval seating, garden elements, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Style: Medieval
1970s Vintage Knight’s Helmet Pewter Whimsical Ice Bucket
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a vintage ice bucket, by Seymour Mann Imports, made in Japan, circa the 1970s. Add a touch of whimsy to your retro bar with this unique ice bucket, styl...
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1970s Japanese Vintage Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Pewter
Gothic Design Victorian Sterling Silver Toast Rack - Made in 1846
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1846, possibly by John Gilbert, and also carrying the retail shop mark of James Braham (located at 8 the Strand, Torquay) this very stylish, Victorian, An...
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1840s English Antique Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Sterling Silver
Elkington & Co Victorian Silver Plated Mirror Plateau, Made in 1845
Located in London, London
Carrying old silver plate marks Elkington & Co. in 1845, this attractive, Victorian, Antique Silver Plated Mirror Plateau, features an orna...
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1840s English Antique Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Silver Plate
Antique English silver Victorian gothic style vase, Birmingham 1890
Located in Central England, GB
This most eyecatching solid silver vase stands on a moulded and domed raised foot. The tall slender body slowly flares to a plain out swept rim.
The lower body is decorated with a g...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Silver
Mid Century Punch Bowl with Ladel And Five Cups
Located in Pasadena, CA
Mid Century Punch Bowl with Ladel And Five Cups. The Punch Bowl has a slouched over figure of what seems to a demonic figure. Wonderful texture...
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1970s English Vintage Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Pottery
Italian Sterling Silver Chess Board, Chess Game, Sodalite Marble
Located in VALENZA, IT
Impressive sterling silver chess board medieval style chess set.
The chess board, made by ARVAL ARGENTI VALENZA, was made in white marble and sodalite is supported by a STERLING SILVER frame made with the casting method and finished with a chisel, subsequently burnished and reproducing the bricks of a wall of a fortress. This "frame" is supported at the four horses two tone...
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2010s Italian Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Marble, Sterling Silver
Pair of Antique English Gothic Style Silver Plate Toast Racks, dated 1923
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb pair of antique English silverplated toast racks, dated 1923. Maker's mark and hallmarks on reverse. These fine quality silver toast ra...
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1920s English Vintage Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Silver Plate
Original Gothic Style 1860 Candlesticks 19th Century Emperor of House Habsburg
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Gothic style of Laxenburg so called after the "Laxenburg Castle", the favoured summer-residence of the Austrian Emperor of the house of Habsburg.
Material used is carved wood, gilde...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Wood
Antique & Unique Glazed Earthenware Pot W. Gothic Christogram / Christ Symbolism
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique glazed pot with a hand-painted and rare Gothic Christogram. Possibly medieval.
Over the past decades we have seen and sold many works of religious art, but we never before had the pleasure of offering such a unique and all handcrafted and glazed earthenware 'pot'. To have found a piece of this unicity, this size, this great shape and in this beautiful condition more than made our day. The unique Christogram ofcourse is at the center of this one of a kind antique. At the outer end of each letter of this Christogram is the famous Gothic trefoil...
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19th Century European Antique Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Terracotta, Paint
Medieval/15th Century-Style Continental Silver '.800' Roemer/ Rummer Goblet
Located in New York, NY
Medieval (15th Century) - style, Continental Silver (.800) Rummer/Roemer style goblet, Germany, Ca. 1920. This form of goblet was popular from the 15th-17th centuries, although the R...
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1920s German Vintage Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Sterling Silver
Collection of Silver Plated Liqueur Cups in Decorated in Wild Boar Deer Head
Located in Washington, DC
A collection of silver plated liqueur cups decorated in wild boar, and deer head forms-by "Valentin" Spanish designer.
Sold individually.
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Deruta Italian Ceramic Set Three Hand Painted Wall Plates
By Deruta
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Three delightful and colorful round ceramic wall plates; they were created completely by hand between 1965 and 1968 by a small artisan workshop in Deruta (Perugia, Italy) respecting ancient traditions and raw materials; clay, enamel, colors, water, fire and the hands of the artist: these are the simple elements that lead to the creation of a ceramic article; on the back they have two holes so they can be hung on the wall; they represent characters in Renaissance clothing, each in a different pose: the first is a swordsman who wields a special weapon of the time the "side sword" with S-shaped guard and a dagger with guard very elaborate, useful to trap the blade of the opponent; the "spada da lato" (side sword) is that elegant and handy sword that, from the second half of the fifteenth century and throughout the sixteenth century, is worn on the belt by nobles or rich, a weapon designed for self-defense or to be used in a duel; In fact the second plate represents just a duel in which the two contenders always use "swords side", the one on the left also has a small shield and the one on the right wields an effective and perfidiously fast double-edged dagger; In the third plate is painted a "naccarino" who plays a cylindrical drum (similar to those spread by the Lanzichenecchi from the fifteenth-sixteenth century) held on the side and beaten with two sticks, the "naccarini" were players of small instruments whose presence was required every time you had to give particular solemnity to a public event. We don't know why the people of Deruta began to work the terracotta and to produce vases and manufactured articles in ceramics but we know with all certainty that already in the Middle Ages the city was known for the production of ceramics of high quality, the first written sources make to date the ceramics of Deruta (Perugia) to 1282. In the Renaissance, they were active to Deruta more than fifty furnaces with which they collaborated artists like the Perugino, the Pinturicchio, and Luca Signorelli. The mastery of the artisans and artists of Deruta ceramics...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century Sculptural Italian Chess Game
Located in VALENZA, IT
Brass chess board and chess game made with the ancient casting technique.
After casting, the finish was chiseled and subsequently silvered and finished with 24-carat gold plating.
The figures are in Florentine medieval style then painted with antioxidant treatment using a special transparent lacquer.
The two-tone mirrored glass chess top which highlights the high quality of execution.
Italian silverware, already with a centuries-old tradition, had a great development in the twentieth century and produced pieces of the highest quality that the whole world envies. Italian craftsmanship had a kind of new Renaissance after the war.
A great many high-quality silverware was born where exceptional pieces were produced that now decorate the most prestigious houses.
Made entirely by hand in the artisan workshop of piero Benzoni...
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1980s Vintage Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Novelty Sterling Silver 'King & Queen' Salt and Pepper Set, Hallmarked, 1969
By Albion Craft Company
Located in London, GB
A characterful pair of extremely heavy-cast Sterling silver salt and pepper pots in the form of a King (salt) and his Queen (pepper), each character is wearing a long cloak, embellis...
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1960s English Vintage Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Castle Hedingham William II Medieval Style Art Pottery Jug
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual Castle Hedingham medieval style pottery jug marked for William Rufus (William II, son of William the Conqueror) and made by Edward Bingham ...
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19th Century English Antique Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pottery
German Vintage Wrought Iron Bottle Cradle Pourer, 1970s
Located in Barntrup, DE
This beautiful bottle holder/bottle pourer in Medieval style was made in Germany circa the 1970s by the company Asbach. The wrought iron stand holds a bo...
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1970s German Vintage Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Wrought Iron
Edward Bingham Castle Hedingham Arts & Crafts Medieval Style Pottery Hunting Jug
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual Arts & Crafts castle Hedingham Pottery hunting jug in the medieval style designed by Edward Bingham (British, 1829-1914) and dating between...
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1880s English Antique Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pottery
Antique Oak Wine Cooler
Located in Lincoln, GB
An an unusual oak wine cooler of Gothic influence and Pugian style. Circa. 1900.
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Early 1900s European Antique Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Oak
Murano "Albarelli" Italian Pair of Bottles with Lid Blue Blown Glass
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
Delicious and harmonious pair of blue blown glass bottles with lid...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Austrian Gilt Bronze Crystal Centerpiece Oval Footed Bowl
Located in Toledo, OH
Crystal centerpiece bowl with gilt bronze edge and footed paw base, featuring figural goat and man fauns, cut crystal Dore, Austrian. Very good to excellent condition. Dimensions: 9"...
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20th Century Austrian Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Royal Vienna Plaque Depicting Barbarossa's Entry into Jerusalem in 3rd Crusade
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A Royal Vienna antique hand painted porcelain plaque from depicting the triumphant entry into Jerusalem of Kaiser Friedrich I of Prussia also known as Barbarossa who headed the Third Crusade launched from Vienna in 1189. The plaque is set in a bronze frame on a mat of burgundy velvet. The whole is protected by glass. The plaque is not signed but has the Royal Vienna beehive...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Tankard
By Mario Vallè
Located in VALENZA, IT
Tankard in 925 solid silver embossed and chiseled in "ovules",
typical late Italian medieval design.
The shiny ovules are interspersed with knurling and subsequently burnished.
The c...
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2010s Italian Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Impressive and Finely Handcrafted Antique Gothic Art Porcelain Vase
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and impressive work of Gothic art pottery.
This most skillfully created and highly decorative work of Gothic art is very rare and of a great size. The impressive floral decor o...
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Early 20th Century European Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century German Painted Porcelain Platter in Repoussé Pewter Frame
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a man's office with this large, hand painted porcelain plate; crafted in Germany, circa 1880 and round in shape, the painted ceramic platter depicts the portrait of a man dressed in ornate period clothing. The antique wall plate...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Pewter
Antique Relief Tile Panel in the Style of J. Parentani, 1890
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning Art Nouveau/ Arts & Crafts tile panel from the superb firm, Craven Dunnill, & Co., Ltd, Jackfield Salop, England, circa 1905, in a bright celadon. This quantity original jug...
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1890s French Antique Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
20th Century Made in Italy Sterling Silver Jug
By Mario Vallè
Located in VALENZA, IT
Fully handmade medieval style solid sterling silver jug. The body is oval and shaped embossed grooves. The base, separated from the rest of the body by a bushing, is round with the s...
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1990s Italian Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century English Enamelled Sterling Silver Armour on Wood Decorated Base
By Brumal
Located in VALENZA, IT
Figure realized in Sterling Silver using the lost wax process.
The details are gilded and enameled.
The figure is 18 cm high and depicts a 15th century Italian soldier with sword and dagger
The wood square base is 7 cm high where there is an engraved label
"Armatura Inglese XV° Secolo" - "English...
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1990s Italian Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Edwardian Gothic Style Sterling Silver Café Au Lait Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver cafe´ au lait set in the Gothic style; an addition to our collectable teaware collection.
This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver cafe´ au lait set consists of a coffee jug and hot milk jug, each crafted in the Gothic style.
The coffee jug and hot milk jug have a plain hexagonal baluster shaped form onto a paneled spreading foot.
The surface of each piece is embellished with a contemporary bright cut engraved crest depicting a demi-lion holding an axe.
Each piece is fitted with the original hallmarked hinged cover surmounted with an impressive sterling silver paneled finial.
The cover of each jug incorporates an applied incurved bracket and elevated scrolling thumbpiece.
The milk jug and coffee jug retain the original handles overlaid with interwoven bamboo, strategically interlaced to produce a segmented braided design.
Each jug has a plain sparrow beak spout ornamented with applied moulded decoration to the rim.
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This antique café au lait...
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Early 1900s English Antique Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
20th Century Made in Italy Sterling Silver Horse and Knight Armour
Located in VALENZA, IT
Horse in black lacquered resin with a sterling silver armor with Russian 14th century knight in sterling silver armor with golden and enameled details.
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1980s Italian Vintage Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian in Enameled Sterling Silver Armor on Wood Decorated Base
By Brumal
Located in VALENZA, IT
Figure realized in sterling silver using the lost wax process.
The details are gilded and enameled.
The figure is 18 cm high and depicts a 15th century Italian...
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1990s Italian Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century French in Enameled Sterling Silver Armor on Wood Decorated Base
By Brumal
Located in VALENZA, IT
Figure realized in sterling silver using the lost wax process.
The details are gilded and enameled.
The figure is 19.5 cm high and depicts a 15th century French soldier with Jousting Lance and shield
The wood square base is 7 cm high where there is an engraved label
"Armatura Francese XV° Secolo" - "French Armour...
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1990s Italian Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century German Enamelled Sterling Silver Armour on Wood Decorated Base
By Brumal
Located in VALENZA, IT
Figure realized in Sterling Silver using the lost wax process.
The details are gilded and enameled.
The figure is 17.5 cm high and depicts a 15th century German soldier with sword ...
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1990s Italian Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century Sterling Made in Italy Silver Horse and Knight Armour
Located in VALENZA, IT
Horse in black lacquered resin with a sterling silver armor with Italian XIV Century Knight in sterling silver armor with golden and enamelled details.
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1980s Italian Vintage Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century English Oak Gothic Wine Cooler
Located in London, GB
A 19th century English oak Gothic wine cooler.
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19th Century English Antique Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Oak
Massive Roast Beef of Olde Englande Armorial Eglinton Tournament Ironstone Plate
Located in New York, NY
Rare Eglinton tournament ironstone plate by Ridgway, Morley, Wear and Co., Broad Street, Shelton, Hanley, Staffordshire (1836-1842) Transfer printed with a continuous band of fleur-de-lys, circa 1839-1840. Printed with a collection of medieval arms, armour and flags. The back is impressed 'Opaque Granite China' and WR and Co between lion and unicorn, and also printed with a small coat of arms with the banner 'Eglintoun' above R M W and Co. Size: 19 inches by 15 inches Condition: Good, showing carving knife use as expected. The Eglinton (Eglintoun) Tournament of 1839 was a re-enactment of a medieval joust and Revel held in Scotland on Friday 30th August. It was funded and organized by Archibald Montgomerie, 13th Earl of Eglinton, and took place at Eglinton Castle, near Kilwinning in Scotland. The Queen of Beauty was Georgiana Sheridan, the wife of Edward Seymour, 12th Duke of Somerset and sister of noted author Caroline Norton. Many distinguished visitors took part, including the future Emperor Napoleon 3rd of France. Widely publicized and open to the public, it was a deliberate set piece of Romanticism, in the face of widespread social and idealogical upheaval experienced by Europe during the 1830s. A hugely popular and significant phenomenon (planned for 4,000 people, it drew 100,000 spectators; significant impact on attitudes to Gothic Revival.
This typical English platter would have taken pride of place as it was brought into the dining room bearing a large roast beef...
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1830s British Antique Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware
Electroplated Silver Bottle Coasters Antique Circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A very good pair of antique electroplated silver bottle coasters; part of our wine and drinks related collection.
These antique electroplated sil...
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1940s English Vintage Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Medieval serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Medieval serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage serveware, ceramics, silver and glass created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, silver and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Medieval serveware, ceramics, silver and glass made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, popular names associated with this style include Argenteria Etruria, Arval Argenti Valenza, Mario Vallè, and Albion Craft Company. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for serveware, ceramics, silver and glass differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $150 and tops out at $26,700 while the average work can sell for $1,233.
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