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What is the difference between silverware and flatware?
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The biggest difference between silverware and flatware is the materials. Although people may use the words interchangeably, silverware is technically the term for cutlery made from silver, while flatware features other materials like stainless steel. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of silverware from some of the world's top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
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Vintage Queen Anne Style Mahogany Lowboy 4 Drawer Silverware Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Queen Anne Style Mahogany Lowboy 4 Drawer Silverware Chest with Solid Brass Hardware. Circa
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Queen Anne Lowboys
Materials
Mahogany
Leighton Hall Traditional Mahogany Silverware Chest - Showroom Sample
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is a traditional mahogany silverware chest by Leighton Hall. It features swirly crotch
Category
2010s Philippine Hepplewhite Sideboards
Materials
Mahogany
Incredible Tiffany And Company Oak Fitted Flatware Silverware Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This incredibly large and elegant box/chest was made for Tiffany and Company to hold a large
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood, Oak
Maitland Smith Chinese Chinoiserie Lacquered Silverware Flatware Chest Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century black lacquered chinoiseries silverware chest by Maitland Smith. Features a scene
Category
1990s Philippine Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Federal Style Oak Silver Chest on Stand, circa 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
A Edwardian period Federal Style four drawer Oak Silverware Chest on stand, circa 1920s. All
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Serving Pieces
Materials
Oak
Mahogany English Regency Campaign Chest Flatware Silverware Box Tilden - Thurber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mahogany English Regency Campaign Chest Flatware Silverware Box Tilden - Thurber Co. Item
Category
Antique 19th Century Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
