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George & Martha by Westmorland Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 42 Pieces
By Westmorland
Located in Big Bend, WI
8 Knives 8 3/4", 8 Forks 7", 8 Salad Forks 6", 8 Teaspoons 6", 8 Cream Soup Spoons 6", 1
Category

Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Southern Charm by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 40 Pieces
By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
/8" 8 forks, 7 1/4" 8 salad forks, 6 1/8" 8 teaspoons, 5 7/8" 8 cream soup spoons, 6 1/4" Includes
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Violet by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 40 Pcs No Monograms
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
forks, 7 1/8" 8 salad forks, 6 1/4" 8 teaspoons, 6" 8 cream soup spoons, 5 3/4" Includes bonus brand
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

King Cedric by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Service For 8 Set 48 Pieces
By Oneida
Located in Big Bend, WI
" 8 Forks, 7 1/4" 8 Salad Forks, 6 1/4" 8 Teaspoons, 6 1/8" 8 Cream Soup Spoons, 6 1/8" 8 Flat Handle
Category

Vintage 1940s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Guildhall by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 49 Pieces
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
includes: 8 Knives, 8 3/4" 8 Forks, 7" 8 Salad Forks, 6" 8 Teaspoons, 6" 8 Cream Soup Spoons, 5 7/8
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Colonial Rose by Amston Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 48 Pieces
By Amston Silver Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
/4" 8 forks, 7 1/4" 8 salad forks, 6 1/4" 8 teaspoons, 6" 8 cream soup spoons, 6 1/2" 8 flat handle
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Courtship by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 50 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
, 9 1/8" 8 FORKS, 7 1/4" 8 SALAD FORKS, 6 3/8" 8 TEASPOONS, 6" 8 CREAM SOUP SPOONS, 6 3/8" 8 FLAT
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mansion House by Heirloom Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 41 Pcs
By Oneida
Located in Big Bend, WI
includes: 8 knives, 8 7/8" 8 forks, 7 1/8" 8 salad forks, 6 1/2" 8 teaspoons, 6 1/8" 8 cream soup spoons
Category

Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Greenbrier by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 56 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
: 8 knives, 8 7/8" 8 forks, 7 3/8" 8 salad forks, 6 3/4" 8 teaspoons, 6" 8 cream soup spoons, 6 3/8" 8
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Jubilee by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 56 Pieces
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
/8" 8 Forks, 7 1/4" 8 Salad Forks, 6 3/8" 8 Teaspoons, 6" 8 Cream Soup Spoons, 6 1/8" 8 Flat Handle
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Milburn Rose by Westmorland Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service 43 Pieces
By Westmorland
Located in Big Bend, WI
: 8 knives, 9" 8 forks, 7 1/4" 8 salad forks, 6 3/8" 8 teaspoons, 6" 8 cream soup spoons, 6" 1 serving
Category

Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Decor by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 41 Pcs Dinner Size
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
, 6" 8 Cream Soup Spoons, 6 1/2" 1 Serving Spoon, 8 5/8" Includes bonus brand new storage chest
Category

Vintage 1950s Rococo Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tranquility by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 58 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
: 8 knives, 9 1/8" 8 forks, 7 1/4" 8 salad forks, 6 1/2" 8 teaspoons, 6" 8 cream soup spoons, 6 1/2" 8
Category

Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Donatello by Amston Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 43 Pieces
By Amston Silver Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Knives, 9 1/8" 8 Forks, 7 1/4" 8 Salad Forks, 6 1/2" 8 Teaspoons, 6 1/8" 8 Cream Soup Spoons, 6 1/4" 1
Category

Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Stradivari by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 44 Pieces
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
" 8 forks, 7 1/8" 8 salad forks, 6 3/8" 8 teaspoons, 6" 8 cream soup spoons, 6" 1 gravy ladle, 6 1/4
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Trousseau by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 45 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
, 9 1/8" 8 forks, 7 1/4" 8 salad forks, 6 1/2" 8 teaspoons, 6" 8 cream soup spoons, 6 1/2" 1 gravy
Category

Vintage 1930s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Spring Glory by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service 8 Set 57 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
: 8 knives, 9 1/4" 8 forks, 7 1/4" 8 salad forks, 6 1/2" 8 teaspoons, 6" 8 cream soup spoons, 6 1/2" 8
Category

Vintage 1940s American Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ballad by Hallmark Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 51 Pieces Monogram S
By Hallmark
Located in Big Bend, WI
Forks, 7" 8 Salad Forks, 6 1/8" 16 Teaspoons, 6" 8 Cream Soup Spoons, 6" 1 Serving Spoon, ovoid, 8 1/2
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Violet by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 60 pcs no monograms
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Forks, 7 1/8" 8 Salad Forks, 6 1/4" 8 Teaspoons, 6" 8 Cream Soup Spoons, 5 3/4" 8 Iced Tea Spoons, 7" 8
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fleetwood by Manchester Sterling Silver Flatware Service 8 Set 62 Pieces
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
" 8 forks, 7" 8 salad forks, 6" 8 teaspoons, 5 7/8" 8 cream soup spoons, 6 1/8" 8 cocktail forks, 5 1
Category

Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Enchantress by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 51 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
includes: 8 knives, 9 1/8" 8 forks, 7 3/8" 8 salad forks, 6 1/2" 8 teaspoons, 6 1/8" 8 cream soup spoons
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Colonial by Blackinton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 52 pieces
By R. Blackinton & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Knives, 8 3/4" 8 Forks, 7 1/4" 8 Salad Forks, 6 1/2" 8 Teaspoons, 6" 8 Cream Soup Spoons, 6 1/2" 8
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Winslow by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 51 pieces Monogram S
By Kirk Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Forks, 7 1/8" 8 Salad Forks, 6 1/4" 8 Teaspoons, 5 7/8" 8 Cream Soup Spoons, 6" 8 Flat Handle Butter
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mount Vernon by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 53 Pcs
By Watson Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Soup Spoons, 5 3/4" 8 Flat Handle Butter Spreaders, 5 3/4" 1 Serving Spoon, 8" 1 Flat Handle Master
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sheaf of Wheat by Durgin Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service 8 Set 59 pcs
By Durgin-Gorham 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
Knives, 9" 8 Forks, 7 1/4" 8 Salad Forks, 6 1/4" 8 Teaspoons, 6" 8 Cream Soup Spoons, 5 7/8" 8 Flat
Category

20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ecstasy by Amston Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 42 Pcs Dinner Size
By Amston Silver Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Forks, 6 1/4" 8 Teaspoons, 5 7/8" 8 Cream Soup Spoons, 6" 1 Sugar Spoon, 5 7/8" 1 Flat Handle Master
Category

Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Swirl by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 52 Pcs Modern
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Knives, 9" 8 Forks, 7 3/8" 8 Salad Forks, 6 3/8" 8 Teaspoons, 6" 8 Cream Soup Spoons, 6" 8 Hollow Handle
Category

Late 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fashion Lane by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 54 Pcs Scarce
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
includes: 8 knives, 8 7/8" 8 forks, 7 1/4" 8 salad forks, 6 1/2" 16 teaspoons, 5 7/8" 8 cream soup spoons
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Prince Eugene by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 49 Pcs Dinner
By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
7/8" 8 salad forks, 6 3/4" 8 teaspoons, 6" 8 cream soup spoons, 6 1/4" 8 flat handle butter
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Colonial Engraved by Blackinton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 48 Pieces
By W&S Blackinton Co. 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
: 8 knives, 9" 8 forks, 7 1/4" 8 salad forks, 6 1/4" 8 teaspoons, 5 7/8" 8 cream soup spoons, 6 1
Category

Vintage 1930s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lyric by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 46 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Forks, 7 1/4" 8 Salad Forks, 6 1/2" 8 Teaspoons, 6" 8 Cream Soup Spoons, 6 1/4" 1 Gravy Ladle, 6 1/2" 1
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Spring Glory by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service 8 Set 52 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
: 8 knives, 9 1/8" 8 forks, 7 3/8" 8 salad forks, 6 1/2" 8 teaspoons, 6" 8 cream soup spoons, 6 1/2" 8
Category

Vintage 1940s American Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Orchid Elegance by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 54 Pieces
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
knives, 9" 8 forks, 7 1/4" 8 salad forks, 6 1/2" 8 teaspoons, 6" 8 cream soup spoons, 7 5/8" 8 hollow
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lady Hilton by Westmorland Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 53 Pcs New
By Westmorland
Located in Big Bend, WI
Cream Soup Spoons, 6" 8 Napkin Clips, 2" 1 Gravy Ladle, 6 1/2" 1 Serving Spoon, 8 1/4" 1 Cold Meat
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Gadroon by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 46 pc New
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
: 8 knives, 8 3/4" 8 forks, 7" 8 salad forks, 6 1/4" 8 teaspoons, 5 7/8" 8 cream soup spoons, 6 1
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tranquility by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 40 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
. This set includes: 8 knives, 9 1/8" 8 forks, 7 3/8" 8 salad forks, 6 5/8" 8 teaspoons, 6" 8 cream soup
Category

Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Prelude by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 40 pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
, 6 1/2" 8 Teaspoons, 6" 8 Cream Soup Spoons, 6 1/2" Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles
Category

Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Spring Glory by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 50 Piece Set
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
KNIVES, 9 1/4" 8 FORKS, 7 1/4" 8 SALAD FORKS, 6 1/2" 8 TEASPOONS, 6" 8 CREAM SOUP SPOONS, 6 1/2" 8
Category

Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Southern Treasure by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
includes: 8 knives, 9 1/4" 8 forks, 7 1/4" 8 salad forks, 6 3/8" 8 teaspoons, 6" 8 cream soup spoons, 6 1
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Courtship by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 61 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
, 9 1/8", 8 FORKS, 7 1/4", 8 SALAD FORKS, 6 3/8", 8 TEASPOONS, 6", 8 CREAM SOUP SPOONS, 6 3/8", 8
Category

Vintage 1930s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Windsor Rose by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware for 8 Set Service 46 Pieces
By Watson Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
knives, 9 1/4" 8 forks, 7 1/4" 8 salad forks, 6 5/8" 8 teaspoons, 6" 8 cream soup spoons, 6 1/2" 1
Category

Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Madeira by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8, Set of 47 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
forks, 7 3/8" 8 salad forks, 6 1/2" 8 teaspoons, 5 7/8" 8 cream soup spoons, 6 1/4" 1 gravy ladle, 6 7/8
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Spring Glory by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 56 Pcs
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
, 9 1/4" 8 forks, 7 1/4" 8 salad forks, 6 1/2" 8 teaspoons, 6" 8 cream soup spoons, 6 1/2" 8 flat
Category

Vintage 1940s American Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cotillion by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Service 8 Set 65 Pcs
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Regular Knives, 9" 8 Regular Forks, 7 1/8" 8 Salad Forks, 6 3/8" 8 Teaspoons, 6" 8 Cream Soup Spoons
Category

Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Orchid by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 68 pcs Dinner
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Soup Spoons, 6" 8 Flat Handle Butter Spreaders, 5 3/4" 8 Cocktail Forks, 5 1/2" 8 Iced Tea Spoons, 7 3
Category

Vintage 1930s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

American Beauty by Manchester Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 56 Pcs
By Manchester Silver Co. & S. S.
Located in Big Bend, WI
: 8 knives, 8 5/8" 8 forks, 7" 8 salad forks, 6 1/8" 8 teaspoons, 6" 8 cream soup spoons, 6 1/8" 8
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lamerie by Tuttle Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 56 Pieces Dinner Size
By Tuttle Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Teaspoons, 6" 8 Cream Soup Spoons, 6 1/4" 8 Place Soup Spoons, 7 1/4" 8 Cocktail Forks, 5 1/2
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Craftsman by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 48 pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
" 8 teaspoons, 6" 8 cream soup spoons, 6 1/2" 8 flat handle butter spreaders, 5 3/4" Includes bonus
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Camellia by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service Luncheon 43 Pcs
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
cream soup spoons, 6 1/4". 1 flat handle master butter knife, 7". 1 pickle fork, 5 3/4". 1 cake server
Category

Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Satin Beauty by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 55 Pieces
By Oneida
Located in Big Bend, WI
: 8 knives, 8 7/8" 8 forks, 7 1/4" 8 salad forks, 6 1/2" 8 teaspoons, 6 1/4" 8 cream soup spoons, 6 1
Category

Late 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rosecrest by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 56 Pieces Dinner
By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
cream soup spoons, 6 3/8" 8 hollow handle butter spreaders, 6 3/8" 1 gravy ladle, 5 1/2" 1 serving spoon
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Copenhagen Silver Industry Danish Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 46 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
3/4" 8 cream soup spoons, 6 1/8" 8 flat handle butter spreaders, 5 3/4" Includes bonus brand new
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fairfax by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 42 Pcs Place Size
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
" 8 Place Size Salad Forks, 6 1/2" 8 Teaspoons, 5 3/4" 8 Cream Soup Spoons, 6 1/4" 2 Serving Spoons
Category

Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 60 pcs Dinner V mono
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Forks, 6", 8 Teaspoons, 5 7/8", 8 Cream Soup Spoons, 5 7/8", 8 Flat Handle Butter Spreaders, 5 1/2
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Old Master by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 55 PC Dinner Size New
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
dinner size knives, 9 5/8" 8 dinner size forks, 7 3/4" 8 salad forks, 6 3/8" 8 teaspoons, 6" 8 cream soup
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rose Point by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 40 Pcs Dinner
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
dinner size knives, 9 5/8" 8 dinner size forks, 7 1/2" 8 salad forks, 6 3/8" 8 teaspoons, 6" 8 cream soup
Category

Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

George and Martha by Westmorland Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 87pc
By Westmorland
Located in Big Bend, WI
: 8 Knives, 8 3/4" 8 Forks, 7" 8 Salad Forks, 6" 8 Teaspoons, 6" 8 Cream Soup Spoons, 6" 8 Place
Category

Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Classic Bouquet by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 56 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Place Size Forks, 7 1/2" 8 Salad Forks, 6 7/8" 8 Teaspoons, 6" 8 Cream Soup Spoons, 6" 8 Steak
Category

Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mansion House by Heirloom Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 71 Pcs
By Oneida
Located in Big Bend, WI
includes: 8 knives, 8 7/8" 8 forks, 7 1/8" 8 salad forks, 6 1/2" 8 teaspoons, 6 1/8" 8 cream soup spoons
Category

Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Old Master by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service, Luncheon 49 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
forks, 7 1/4", 8 salad forks, 6 3/8", 8 teaspoons, 6", 8 cream soup spoons, 6 1/4", 8 flat handle butter
Category

Vintage 1940s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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8 Cream Soup Spoon For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 8 cream soup spoon available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, every 8 cream soup spoon was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 8 cream soup spoon — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right 8 cream soup spoon, those designed in Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 8 cream soup spoon over the years, but those crafted by Tiffany & Co., J. Bell & Sons and Ricci Argentieri are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 8 Cream Soup Spoon?

Prices for a 8 cream soup spoon can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $89 and can go as high as $5,800, while the average can fetch as much as $129.

Finding the Right tableware for You

While it isn’t always top of mind for some, antique and vintage tableware can enhance even the most informal meal. It has been an intimate part of how we’ve interacted with our food for millennia.

Tableware has played a basic but important role in everyday life. Ancient Egyptians used spoons (which are classified as flatware) made of ivory and wood, while Greeks and Romans, who gathered for banquets involving big meals and entertainment, ate with forks and knives. At the beginning of the 17th century, however, forks were still uncommon in American homes. Over time, tableware has thankfully evolved and today includes increasingly valuable implements.

Tableware refers to the tools people use to set the table, including serving pieces, dinner plates and more. It encompasses everything from the intricate and elaborate to the austere and functional, yet are all what industrial product designer Jasper Morrison might call “Super Normal” — anonymous objects that are too useful to be considered banal.

There are four general categories of tableware — serveware, dinnerware, drinkware and, lastly, flatware, which is commonly referred to as silverware or cutlery. Serveware includes serving bowls, platters, gravy boats, casserole pans and ladles. Most tableware is practical, but it can also be decorative. And decorative objects count as tableware too. Even though they don’t fit squarely into one of the four categories, vases, statues and floral arrangements are traditional centerpieces.

Drinkware appropriately refers to the vessels we use for our beverages — mugs, cups and glasses. There is a good deal of variety that falls under this broad term. For example, your cheerful home bar or mid-century modern bar cart might be outfitted with a full range of vintage barware, which might include pilsner glasses and tumblers. Specialty cocktails are often served in these custom glasses, but they’re still a type of drinkware.

Every meal should be special — even if you’re using earthenware or stoneware for a casual lunch — but perhaps you’re hosting a dinner party to mark a specific event. The right high-quality tableware can bring a touch of luxury to your cuisine. Young couples, for example, traditionally add “fine china,” or porcelain, to their wedding registry as a commemoration of their union and likely wouldn’t turn down exquisite silver made by Tiffany & Co. or Georg Jensen.

It’s important to remember, however, that when you’re setting the dining room table to have fun with it. Just as you might mix and match your dining chairs, don’t be afraid to mix new and old or high and low with your tableware. On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage and antique tableware to help elevate your meal as well as the mood and atmosphere of your entire dining room.

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