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Vintage 1950s German Chinese Export Porcelain
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Porcelain
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Porcelain
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century German Biedermeier Porcelain
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Mid-20th Century German Biedermeier Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain
Porcelain
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Porcelain
Porcelain
Vintage 1930s British Porcelain
Porcelain
20th Century French Other Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 1750s German Rococo Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 1870s English Victorian Porcelain
Porcelain
Vintage 1930s British Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 1740s Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain
Porcelain
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Porcelain
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Porcelain
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Late Victorian Porcelain
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Vintage 1980s Hungarian Chinoiserie Porcelain
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Antique 1810s English Regency Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 1810s English Georgian Porcelain
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Chinese Porcelain
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Antique 1820s English Regency Porcelain
Ironstone
Antique 19th Century French Chinese Export Porcelain
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Antique 1820s English Regency Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century French Chinese Export Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 1820s English Regency Porcelain
Porcelain
20th Century Danish Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique Early 19th Century British Porcelain
Porcelain
Vintage 1960s English Porcelain
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Antique 19th Century Porcelain
Porcelain
Vintage 1930s Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century French Chinese Export Porcelain
Porcelain
1990s French Chinoiserie Porcelain
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Late 20th Century English Porcelain
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Antique 1820s English Regency Porcelain
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Antique 1780s English George III Porcelain
Porcelain
Early 20th Century German Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 1810s English Neoclassical Porcelain
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Antique 1810s English Regency Porcelain
Porcelain
Early 20th Century German Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 1780s English George III Porcelain
Porcelain
Late 20th Century French Empire Porcelain
Porcelain
Early 20th Century German Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 1830s English George IV Porcelain
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities
Porcelain
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Dinner Plates
Porcelain
20th Century Tableware
Porcelain
20th Century German Belle Époque Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets
Porcelain
Antique 1810s English Regency Porcelain
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Antique 1820s English Regency Porcelain
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Antique 1810s English Regency Porcelain
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Finding the Right dining-entertaining 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.
- Is Mintons china or porcelain?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022China and porcelain can be used interchangeably, however, china gets its name from the country of origin. Products from the mid 20th century from Mintons are often referred to as ‘Minton china’ or ‘Minton.’ Mintons produces a variety of products including china, stoneware and mosaics. Shop a wide range of Minton’s pottery on 1stDibs from top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024Whether bone china or porcelain is better is a matter of personal opinion. Fired at a higher temperature, porcelain tends to have a more durable finish, but bone china is less likely to chip and crack. Some people prefer the weighty feel of porcelain. Others find the lighter quality of bone china to be preferable. Both bone china and porcelain can stand the test of time when finely crafted and properly cared for. Shop a wide range of porcelain and bone china tableware on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Most Spode is bone china. During its early decades, Spode was the first to develop a standard formula for the making of bone china, and most of its pieces made after this innovation are examples of bone china. However, particularly early on, Spode did make other types of pottery, such as earthenware. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Spode china.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Wedgwood is made with bone china, which is a type of porcelain. The fine bone china brand was founded in England in 1759, and is still considered one of the top porcelain makers of today. You can find antique and contemporary Wedgwood designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Generally, bone china is more expensive than porcelain. This is largely due to the differences in materials and manufacturing techniques. Keep in mind that some porcelain ware may be pricier than the average bone china due to its rarity, age, maker or other factors. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of bone china and porcelain.
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