Did they have record players in the 1930s?

Yes, people had record players in the 1930s. In fact, record players began to become more common during the decade and continued to grow in popularity throughout the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Thomas Edison made the first phonograph record player in 1877. Shop a variety of record players on 1stDibs.

What is a canape plate?

A canape plate is also known as an appetizer plate. It's generally smaller than a salad plate, making it just big enough for a few hors d'oeuvres.

What is a plate rack?

A plate rack is a piece of storage furniture with vertical or horizontal rods designed to hold dishes. Most mount on the wall, but you can also find freestanding racks. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage plate racks.

What is a majolica plate?

A majolica plate is a decorative piece of pottery that has a round flat shape. It is a heavy clay vessel that features a painted and glazed enamel finish. It emerged from 15th-century Italy but quickly became popular in Spain. Later examples come from Victorian England. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of majolica plates.

What is a melamine plate?

Melamine plates, and dinnerware as a whole, are crafted with an organic-based material that makes it shatter-resistant and more durable than standard plastic. On 1stDibs, find a collection of melamine dinnerware from some of the world’s top sellers.

What are cloisonne plates?

Cloisonne plates are decorative enamel plates. Cloisonne refers to a type of enameling technique where wires are soldered in place on the plate to be decorated and filled with a single color of enamel. Shop a range of antique cloisonne plates on 1stDibs.

What is a Wedgwood plate?

A Wedgwood plate is a flat round dish produced by Wedgwood, a manufacturer based in Stoke-on-Trent, UK, that opened in 1759. Depending on the design, the plates may function purely as decorative objects or be suitable for serving food. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Wedgwood plates.

What is a porcelain plate?

A porcelain plate is a dish made out of a material called porcelain. A type of ceramic, porcelain is made out of highly refined clay that gets fired at high temperatures. Porcelain plates have an appealing translucent appearance and are harder and less porous than other types of ceramic dinnerware. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of porcelain plates.

What is a service plate?

A service plate is a large plate used for serving a multi-course meal. A service plate is never used to serve or eat food directly from; it is used as a base plate for appetizers, soup, and salad. Shop a variety of antique and vintage service plates on 1stDibs.

What is Sheffield plate?

Sheffield plate is a layered combination of silver and copper.

What are Imari plates?

Imari is the Western term for Arita ware, or Japanese porcelain made at the Arita kilns. Imari porcelain was very popular in the 17th and 18th century and was produced in large quantities. Typically these items were made with an underglaze of blue, with additional colors added in an overglaze style. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.

What is an Imari plate?

An Imari plate is crafted from a style of Japanese porcelain made in the region now known as Arita. These plates and other Imari ware are brightly colored. Find a collection of antique and vintage Imari plates on 1stDibs today.

What is an armorial plate?

An armorial plate, also known as heraldic china, is a ceramic plate decorated with the coat of arms of either a family or an institution, typically European. You’ll find a variety of armorial plates from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What did phones look like in the 1930s?

In the 1930s, phones typically looked like rotary telephones. They had either a round or square base with a numbered dial that spun when you dialed and a handset receiver with both an earpiece and a mouthpiece. A cord connected the handset to the base. Find a variety of rotary phones on 1stDibs.

What did brides wear in the 1930s?

What brides wore in the 1930s varied. Some wore long flowing dresses made of satin or silk. Long sleeves were popular and designs often featured only minimal embellishments like appliqués and beading. Because many people faced difficult financial situations due to the Great Depression, brides also sometimes simply wore their best dresses on their wedding days. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage wedding dresses.

What color should Dinner plates be?

Dinner plates come in a variety of colors, and it’s a matter of personal choice. Based on the mood and theme of your kitchen and dining area you could choose colors that complement it. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of dinner plates in different colors and materials for you to choose from.

What is a plate holder called?

A plate holder is also called a dish rack. A plate holder in the kitchen is used to store plates or to drain plates after they are washed. It keeps plates in a safe and organized manner. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage plate holders.

What are glass charger plates?

Charger plates are decorative plates that are slightly larger than dinner plates. They are designed to go under the dinner plate, adding style to the table while protecting it from heat and spills. They are made from a variety of materials, including glass. Shop a collection of beautiful charger plates on 1stDibs.

What are copper plates used for?

Copper plates are often preferred by chefs as the cookware of choice because copper is an excellent heat conductor. For dinnerware, the aesthetics are a bonus, with the copper of the plate giving off a rustic, earthy appeal. You can shop a selection of copper dinnerware from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How do I display Fornasetti plates?

How you display Fornasetti plates is largely a matter of personal preference. Some people prefer to rest them flat on a low table or shelf, while others position them upright on plate stands. You can also thread string or twine through the two holes found on the back of every piece and display it as wall art. Find a collection of Fornasetti plates on 1stDibs.

1930s Plate

Pv France

Carl Deffner

Rooster Cocktail Shaker

Tiffany Holiday Plates

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Dinner Plates

Materials

Earthenware

Set Antique / Vintage German Art Deco Ceramic Plates 1920-1930 Esterwalda

H 0.04 in Dm 0.04 in

Set Antique / Vintage German Art Deco Butter and Plates, 1920-1930

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Art Deco 1920s-1930s plates. A butter tureen, a strainer and plates and saucers. Overall

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Dinner Plates

Materials

Earthenware

Set Antique / Vintage German Art Deco Butter and Plates, 1920-1930

H 0.04 in Dm 0.04 in

Antique / Vintage German Art Deco Plates 1920-1930 Waechtersbach Germany

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Waechtersbach. Art Deco 1920s-1930s plates. Serving dish Overall condition A++ (Good). Some

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Dinner Plates

Materials

Earthenware

Antique / Vintage German Art Deco Plates 1920-1930 Waechtersbach Germany

H 0.04 in Dm 0.04 in

Set Antique / Vintage German Art Deco Ceramic Bowls Plates 1920-1930 Esterwalda

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Annaburg, Germany. Art Deco 1920s-1930s plates. Serving bowl nest sets (Some damages and incomplete

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Dinner Plates

Materials

Earthenware

Set Antique / Vintage German Art Deco Ceramic Bowls Plates 1920-1930 Esterwalda

H 0.04 in Dm 0.04 in

Set of Antique / Vintage German/Austria Art Deco Ceramic Plates Wilhemsburg

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Art Deco 1920s-1930s plates. Sugar jar and 2 serving dishes. Wilhemsburg Austria. Overall

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Dinner Plates

Materials

Earthenware

Set of Antique / Vintage German/Austria Art Deco Ceramic Plates Wilhemsburg

H 0.04 in Dm 0.04 in

Set of Antique / Vintage German Art Deco Ceramic Plates 1920-1930 Esterwalda

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Esterwalda Germany. Art Deco 1920s / 1930s plates. 9 plates, 2 Serving dishes and 4 saucers

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Dinner Plates

Materials

Earthenware

Set of Antique / Vintage German Art Deco Ceramic Plates 1920-1930 Esterwalda

H 0.04 in Dm 0.04 in

Set of Antique / Vintage German Art Deco Ceramic Plates Zell am Hamersbach

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Zell am Hamersbach. Art Deco 1920s-1930s plates. 2 serving dishes Overall condition A++ (Good

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Dinner Plates

Materials

Earthenware

Set of Antique / Vintage German Art Deco Ceramic Plates Zell am Hamersbach

H 0.04 in Dm 0.04 in

Set of Antique / Vintage German Art Deco Objects 1920-1930 Spritz Decor

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Art Deco 1920s-1930s plates. A butter base of a lamp, a jug and a serving bowl. Overall

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Dinner Plates

Materials

Earthenware

Set of Antique / Vintage German Art Deco Objects 1920-1930 Spritz Decor

H 0.04 in Dm 0.04 in

Set Antique / Vintage German Art Deco Objects 1920-1930 Spritz Decor

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Art Deco 1920s-1930s plates. A butter base of a lamp, a jug and a serving bowl. Overall

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Dinner Plates

Materials

Earthenware

Set Antique / Vintage German Art Deco Objects 1920-1930 Spritz Decor

H 0.04 in Dm 0.04 in

Pair of Art Deco Atelier Primavera Tea Set, France, 1930s

By Atelier Primavera au Printemps

Located in Milan, IT

Pair of Art Deco Atelier Primavera tea set, France, 1930s Plate measurements diameter 16 x height

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Art Deco Atelier Primavera Tea Set, France, 1930s

H 2.09 in Dm 3.27 in

1930s Guido Andlovitz Serving Plate with Flower Motif

By Guido Andlovitz

Located in Roma, IT

and found amongst a private collection of his works. This 1930s plate has a beautiful flower motif

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

1930s Guido Andlovitz Serving Plate with Flower Motif

H 13 in W 13 in D 1.19 in

Nittsjö, Plates, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A set of 3 small green-glazed ceramic plates produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Nittsjö, Plates, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s

H 0.5 in Dm 7 in

Meissen, Germany. Hand-painted dinner plate in porcelain, 1930s

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Meissen, Germany. Hand-painted dinner plate featuring a butterfly on a branch and polychrome flower

Category

Vintage 1930s German Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Hand-painted dinner plate in porcelain, 1930s

H 1.19 in Dm 9.85 in

Vintage Antique Shop Display Case Counter / Display Case / Sales Counter, 1940

Located in Lüdinghausen, DE

with signs of age Lower part is original from the 1930s, plate renewed later On request, a shelf can

Category

20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Softwood

Vintage Antique Shop Display Case Counter / Display Case / Sales Counter, 1940

H 34.06 in W 62.41 in D 25.6 in

Dessert Plates Antique Set 6 Hand-Painted Plates in Porcelain France, 1930s

Located in Bastogne, BE

Antique Set 6 porcelain dessert plates from France for connoisseurs of unique unusual tableware

Category

Vintage 1920s French Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Dessert Plates Antique Set 6 Hand-Painted Plates in Porcelain France, 1930s

H 1.58 in Dm 7.49 in

Soup Plate by Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori, 1930s

By Richard Ginori

Located in Montelabbate, PU

Soup plate the Velesca Gio Ponti S.Cristoforo Richard Ginori. Beautiful flavor given the evolution

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Soup Plate by Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori, 1930s

H 1.58 in Dm 10.04 in

7-Piece Spritzdekor Ceramic Plate Set Carstens Neuhaldensleben 1930s Airbrush De

By Carstens Tönnieshof

Located in Mannheim, DE

7-Piece plate set consisting of a large flat bowl and 6 small plates. From Carstens Neuhaldensleben

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

7-Piece Spritzdekor Ceramic Plate Set Carstens Neuhaldensleben 1930s Airbrush De

H 1.78 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in

Longchamp French Art Ceramic Majolica Oyster Set, 1930s

By Studio Art Deco

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French art ceramic Majolica oyster set by Longchamp (Côte d'or), France, 1930s. Set composed of a

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Longchamp French Art Ceramic Majolica Oyster Set, 1930s

H 1.19 in Dm 13 in

Set of Ten English Flower Plates

By Booth's

Located in New York, NY

. England, 1930's. Dimensions: 9" diameter x .75" H.

Category

Vintage 1930s English Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Ten English Flower Plates

H 0.75 in Dm 9 in

Early Turkish Republic 800 Silver Serving Plates

Located in New York, NY

A pair of antique Turkish silver serving plates also known as the coin dish. Turkish Republic era

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Dinner Plates

Materials

Silver

Early Turkish Republic 800 Silver Serving Plates

H 4.5 in Dm 4.5 in

Set of Eight Blue and White Majolica Fish Plates

Located in New York, NY

. Italy, 1930's. Dimensions: 9.5" x 9.5" x 1" H; 10" diagonal.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Dinner Plates

Materials

Majolica

Set of Eight Blue and White Majolica Fish Plates

H 1 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in

Set of Eight Blue and White Majolica Fish Plates

Located in New York, NY

. Italy, 1930's. Dimensions: 9.5" x 9.5" x 1" H; 10" diagonal.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Dinner Plates

Materials

Majolica

Set of Eight Blue and White Majolica Fish Plates

H 1 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in

Set of 16 Wedgwood Hand Painted Artist Signed Cobalt Gilt Fish Plates

By Wedgwood

Located in Great Barrington, MA

. They measure 9" in diameter, Made in England Ca. 1930's, all in excellent condition commensurate with

Category

Vintage 1930s English Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 16 Wedgwood Hand Painted Artist Signed Cobalt Gilt Fish Plates

H 0.05 in Dm 9 in

Sarreguemines French Faïence Majolica Fruit and Leaf Plates, Set of Six

By Faienceries Sarreguemines

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An assembled set of six Sarreguemines French faïence, majolica plates, each showing a different

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Faience

Sarreguemines French Faïence Majolica Fruit and Leaf Plates, Set of Six

H 1 in Dm 7.5 in

Set of 12 English Floral Service Dinner Plates by Royal Worcester

By Royal Worcester

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A set of 12 English Royal Worcester floral service plates titled Willoughby. The set was made in

Category

Vintage 1930s Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 12 English Floral Service Dinner Plates by Royal Worcester

H 0.5 in Dm 10.5 in

Meissen, Germany. Hand-painted dinner plate with butterfly and flowers

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Meissen, Germany. Hand-painted dinner plate featuring a butterfly on a branch and polychrome flower

Category

Vintage 1930s German Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Hand-painted dinner plate with butterfly and flowers

H 1.19 in Dm 9.85 in

Meissen, Germany. Hand-painted dinner plate with butterfly and flowers

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Meissen, Germany. Hand-painted dinner plate featuring a butterfly on a branch and polychrome flower

Category

Vintage 1930s German Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Hand-painted dinner plate with butterfly and flowers

H 1.19 in Dm 9.85 in

Meissen, Germany. Three Large Dinner Plates in Porcelain with Flowers

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Meissen, Germany. Three large dinner plates in porcelain hand painted with various floral motifs

Category

Vintage 1930s German Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Three Large Dinner Plates in Porcelain with Flowers

H 0.79 in Dm 9.85 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

Category

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

Gien French Faïence Majolica Green & Cream Glazed Artichoke Plate

By Gien

Located in Philadelphia, PA

From Gien France, a faïence Majolica glazed Artichoke plate, circa 1930-1940s. Glazed in a

Category

Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Earthenware

Gien French Faïence Majolica Green & Cream Glazed Artichoke Plate

H 0.75 in Dm 9.25 in

20th-C. English Copeland Spode for Tiffany & Co. Armorial Plates, S/8

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a lovely set of plates manufactured in England exclusively for Tiffany & Co, New York. They

Category

Mid-20th Century English Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Ironstone

20th-C. English Copeland Spode for Tiffany & Co. Armorial Plates, S/8

H 1 in Dm 10 in

12 Black Knight Fish Plates Designed by Arno Johnssen Green Gilt Shaped Edge

By Black Knight China 1

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A highly decorated set of fish plates by the re known firm of Black Knight (by the Hutchenreuther

Category

Vintage 1930s German Dinner Plates

Materials

Gold, Enamel

12 Black Knight Fish Plates Designed by Arno Johnssen Green Gilt Shaped Edge

H 1 in Dm 9.2 in

Rare Heinrich & Co. Selb Floral Gold Encrusted Service Cabinet Plates Set of 11

Located in Miami Beach, FL

H&Co, Heinrich & Co., Selb, Bavaria, Germany, circa 1930-1939. (Source: Marks on German, Bohemian

Category

Early 20th Century Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Heinrich & Co. Selb Floral Gold Encrusted Service Cabinet Plates Set of 11

H 0.75 in Dm 10.75 in

Minton for Tiffany & Co. Porcelain Dessert Plates with Gold Gilt Rims, Twelve

By Tiffany & Co., Minton

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of twelve Art Deco dessert plates with gold gilt border By Minton for Tiffany

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Minton for Tiffany & Co. Porcelain Dessert Plates with Gold Gilt Rims, Twelve

H 0.88 in W 9 in D 9 in

Gustavsberg Argenta Plate, Swedish Art Deco

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Gustavsberg Argenta plate, Swedish Art Deco. Stoneware plate with silver inlay, circa 1930s

Category

20th Century Swedish Art Deco Dinner Plates

Gustavsberg Argenta Plate, Swedish Art Deco

H 0.75 in Dm 4 in

Meissen, a set of six deep porcelain plates hand-painted with flower motifs

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Meissen, a set of six deep porcelain plates hand-painted with flower motifs in purple. Gold

Category

Vintage 1930s German Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, a set of six deep porcelain plates hand-painted with flower motifs

H 1.19 in Dm 9.45 in

Vintage Set of Six Dinner Plates by Guido Andlovitz for Laveno, Italy

By S.C.I. Laveno, Guido Andlovitz

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1930s - 1940s. It is made in glazed porcelain by Guido Andloviz for Laveno in

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Set of Six Dinner Plates by Guido Andlovitz for Laveno, Italy

H 0.79 in Dm 7.29 in

19th Century Blue Willow Plates Made by L. Bamberger and Co.

By L. Bamberger & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

L. Bamberger and Co. is a New Jersey founded company which made blue willow in the 19Thc . This blue willow set is in amazing condition and is sold in a set of four.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Other Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Blue Willow Plates Made by L. Bamberger and Co.

H 0.5 in Dm 9 in

1930s Giò Ponti Style Art Deco Ceramic Italian Cake Set

By Gio Ponti

Located in Aci Castello, IT

opulence and glamour of the 1930s. Crafted in Italy during the 1930s, this cake set features ceramic pieces

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

1930s Giò Ponti Style Art Deco Ceramic Italian Cake Set

H 0.79 in Dm 10.24 in

Set of Six White Vintage “Rajah” Plates

By Greenwood China

Located in New York, NY

Set of six white vintage “Rajah” plates. Six plates or shallow bowls with Rajah inscription

Category

Vintage 1930s American Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Six White Vintage “Rajah” Plates

H 1.75 in Dm 8.25 in

Set of Twelve Exceptional Lenox Orchid Dinner Plates Artist Signed W. H. Morley

By Lenox's Ceramic Art Company

Located in Boston, MA

These are a set of 12 Lenox orchid plates from the 1920s. Each one is hand painted with a different

Category

Vintage 1920s American Other Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Twelve Exceptional Lenox Orchid Dinner Plates Artist Signed W. H. Morley

H 1 in Dm 10.5 in

Meissen, Germany. Set of five Blue Onion pattern dinner plates.

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Meissen, Germany. A set of five Blue Onion pattern dinner plates. Hand-painted. From the 1930s to

Category

Vintage 1930s German Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Set of five Blue Onion pattern dinner plates.

H 1.19 in Dm 9.85 in

Antique Art Nouveau KPM Berlin Porcelain Gilded Windmill Charger Plate 14"

By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)

Located in Dayton, OH

Rare antique KPM Berlin porcelain dinner plate, platter or charger featuring central landscape

Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Art Nouveau KPM Berlin Porcelain Gilded Windmill Charger Plate 14"

H 13.75 in W 1.5 in D 13.75 in

Set of Antique / Vintage German Art Deco Butter and Plates, 1920-1930

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Art Deco 1920s-1930s 3 plates. A fruit strainer and a jar Overall condition A++ (Good). Chip to

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Dinner Plates

Materials

Earthenware

Set of Antique / Vintage German Art Deco Butter and Plates, 1920-1930

H 0.04 in Dm 0.04 in

Mid-Century Modern French Ceramic Plate by Jean Lurçat Blue Red Green Yellow

Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland

tapestry-making as an art form during the 1930’s, and frequenting the circles of Picasso. His work was

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern French Ceramic Plate by Jean Lurçat Blue Red Green Yellow

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H 0.79 in Dm 9.45 in

Tanna Kasimir-Hoernes "Broad Street, New York" Etching W/ Aquatint C.1930

Located in San Francisco, CA

Tanna Kasimir-Hoernes "Broad Street, New York" Original Etching W/ Aquatint C.1930s Plate

Category

Early 20th Century Landscape Prints

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Tanna Kasimir-Hoernes
Tanna Kasimir-Hoernes "Broad Street, New York" Etching W/ Aquatint C.1930, Circa 1930

H 26 in W 19 in D 1 in

Royal Worchest Fine Bone China

Located in Pomona, CA

Royal Worcester fine bone china dinner plates, circa 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1930s English Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Worchest Fine Bone China

H 0.25 in W 9.25 in D 9.25 in

Set of Vintage French Sarreguemines Et Digoin “Bayeux” Dinnerware

By Digoin & Sarreguemines

Located in New Orleans, LA

plates, bowls and serving pieces dating to around the 1930s in cream with a charming green Norman house

Category

Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Faience, Pottery

Set of Vintage French Sarreguemines Et Digoin “Bayeux” Dinnerware

No Reserve

H 1.5 in Dm 9 in

Fabulous Art Deco Inspired Hand-Painted Complete Dinner Service for 12-60 Pieces

By Carole Stupell

Located in Great Barrington, MA

decoration. The apricot border softens as it fades toward the center of the plate with hand-painted lilies

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Fabulous Art Deco Inspired Hand-Painted Complete Dinner Service for 12-60 Pieces

H 0.75 in Dm 10.25 in

1930’s French Silver Plated Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1930’s French double light sconces with flower design

Category

Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

1930’s French Silver Plated Sconces

H 22 in W 10.5 in D 7 in

1930’s French Silver Plated Light Fixture with amethyst crystals

Located in New York, NY

A large circa 1930’s French silver plate light fixture with flower design amethyst crystals

Category

Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

1930’s French Silver Plated Light Fixture with amethyst crystals

H 42 in Dm 38 in

1930's French Bagues Silver Plated and Crystal Bird Sconces

By Maison Baguès

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1930's French Bagues crystal bird and silver plated metal sconces with 2 lights. Available

Category

Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

1930's French Bagues Silver Plated and Crystal Bird Sconces

H 24 in W 12 in D 7 in

Set of Antique / Vintage German Art Deco Ceramic Beakers with Tray, 1920-1930

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

SNODA. Art Deco 1920s-1930s 6 beakers and a serving tray Overall condition A++ (Good). Some minor

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Dinner Plates

Materials

Earthenware

Set of Antique / Vintage German Art Deco Ceramic Beakers with Tray, 1920-1930

H 0.04 in Dm 0.04 in

1930's French Silver Plated Sunburst Flush Mount

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1930's French silver plated sunburst light fixtures with interior lights. Available as 1

Category

Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

1930's French Silver Plated Sunburst Flush Mount

H 10 in Dm 12 in

1930's Large Silver Plated Flush Mount With Opaline Glass

Located in New York, NY

A large silver plated or gilt bronze light fixtures with Opaline glass inset. Available gold finish

Category

Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Flush Mount

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

1930's Large Silver Plated Flush Mount With Opaline Glass

H 7 in Dm 20 in

1930's Art Deco Silver Plated Wine Champagne cooler by Mappin & Webb

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Beautiful Art Deco (1930's) Wine cooler by Mappin & Webb. Engraved underneath: Mappin & Webb

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

1930's Art Deco Silver Plated Wine Champagne cooler by Mappin & Webb

H 10.63 in Dm 7.88 in

1930’s Silver Plated Sunburst Flush Mount

Located in New York, NY

Circa 1930's silver plated metal sunburst flush mount light fixture with 2 innterior lights

Category

Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

1930’s Silver Plated Sunburst Flush Mount

H 10 in Dm 16 in

1930's French Silver Plate Bronze Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1930's French silver plated double light sconces.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

1930's French Silver Plate Bronze Sconces

H 13 in W 10 in D 5 in

1930's French Silver Plated Light Fixture

By Maison Baguès

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1930's French silver plated light fixture with crystals ,8 interior lights

Category

Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

1930's French Silver Plated Light Fixture

H 32 in Dm 26 in

1930's French Silver Plated Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1930.s French silver-plated light fixture with 6 interior lights and beaded crystals

Category

Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

1930's French Silver Plated Light Fixture

H 32 in Dm 20 in

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Did they have record players in the 1930s?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
Yes, people had record players in the 1930s. In fact, record players began to become more common during the decade and continued to grow in popularity throughout the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Thomas Edison made the first phonograph record player in 1877. Shop a variety of record players on 1stDibs.
What is a canape plate?
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A canape plate is also known as an appetizer plate. It's generally smaller than a salad plate, making it just big enough for a few hors d'oeuvres.
What is a plate rack?
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A plate rack is a piece of storage furniture with vertical or horizontal rods designed to hold dishes. Most mount on the wall, but you can also find freestanding racks. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage plate racks.
What is a majolica plate?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A majolica plate is a decorative piece of pottery that has a round flat shape. It is a heavy clay vessel that features a painted and glazed enamel finish. It emerged from 15th-century Italy but quickly became popular in Spain. Later examples come from Victorian England. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of majolica plates.
What is a melamine plate?
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Melamine plates, and dinnerware as a whole, are crafted with an organic-based material that makes it shatter-resistant and more durable than standard plastic. On 1stDibs, find a collection of melamine dinnerware from some of the world’s top sellers.
What are cloisonne plates?
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Cloisonne plates are decorative enamel plates. Cloisonne refers to a type of enameling technique where wires are soldered in place on the plate to be decorated and filled with a single color of enamel. Shop a range of antique cloisonne plates on 1stDibs.
What is a Wedgwood plate?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A Wedgwood plate is a flat round dish produced by Wedgwood, a manufacturer based in Stoke-on-Trent, UK, that opened in 1759. Depending on the design, the plates may function purely as decorative objects or be suitable for serving food. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Wedgwood plates.
What is a porcelain plate?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
A porcelain plate is a dish made out of a material called porcelain. A type of ceramic, porcelain is made out of highly refined clay that gets fired at high temperatures. Porcelain plates have an appealing translucent appearance and are harder and less porous than other types of ceramic dinnerware. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of porcelain plates.
What is a service plate?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
A service plate is a large plate used for serving a multi-course meal. A service plate is never used to serve or eat food directly from; it is used as a base plate for appetizers, soup, and salad. Shop a variety of antique and vintage service plates on 1stDibs.
What is Sheffield plate?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Sheffield plate is a layered combination of silver and copper.
What are Imari plates?
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Imari is the Western term for Arita ware, or Japanese porcelain made at the Arita kilns. Imari porcelain was very popular in the 17th and 18th century and was produced in large quantities. Typically these items were made with an underglaze of blue, with additional colors added in an overglaze style. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
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An Imari plate is crafted from a style of Japanese porcelain made in the region now known as Arita. These plates and other Imari ware are brightly colored. Find a collection of antique and vintage Imari plates on 1stDibs today.
What is an armorial plate?
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An armorial plate, also known as heraldic china, is a ceramic plate decorated with the coat of arms of either a family or an institution, typically European. You’ll find a variety of armorial plates from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What did phones look like in the 1930s?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
In the 1930s, phones typically looked like rotary telephones. They had either a round or square base with a numbered dial that spun when you dialed and a handset receiver with both an earpiece and a mouthpiece. A cord connected the handset to the base. Find a variety of rotary phones on 1stDibs.
What did brides wear in the 1930s?
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1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
What brides wore in the 1930s varied. Some wore long flowing dresses made of satin or silk. Long sleeves were popular and designs often featured only minimal embellishments like appliqués and beading. Because many people faced difficult financial situations due to the Great Depression, brides also sometimes simply wore their best dresses on their wedding days. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage wedding dresses.
What color should Dinner plates be?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
Dinner plates come in a variety of colors, and it’s a matter of personal choice. Based on the mood and theme of your kitchen and dining area you could choose colors that complement it. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of dinner plates in different colors and materials for you to choose from.
What is a plate holder called?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
A plate holder is also called a dish rack. A plate holder in the kitchen is used to store plates or to drain plates after they are washed. It keeps plates in a safe and organized manner. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage plate holders.
What are glass charger plates?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Charger plates are decorative plates that are slightly larger than dinner plates. They are designed to go under the dinner plate, adding style to the table while protecting it from heat and spills. They are made from a variety of materials, including glass. Shop a collection of beautiful charger plates on 1stDibs.
What are copper plates used for?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Copper plates are often preferred by chefs as the cookware of choice because copper is an excellent heat conductor. For dinnerware, the aesthetics are a bonus, with the copper of the plate giving off a rustic, earthy appeal. You can shop a selection of copper dinnerware from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How do I display Fornasetti plates?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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