Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen. "Tavern" butter warmer. 1980s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen. "Tavern" butter warmer in brass and stainless steel. From the 1980s. Marked. In excellent condition. Dimensions: H 6.4 cm x D 8.0 cm without handle (...
Brass, Stainless Steel
$120Sale Price|20% Off
Baccarat Swirl Bambous Double Dish
By Baccarat
Located in Mérida, YU
Baccarat Crystal Swirl Bambous doble dish. Stamped.
Crystal
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, Germany. Set of four "Siena" spoons. 1980s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, Germany. A set of four "Siena" spoons in hand-painted ceramic and stainless steel. 1980s. In perfect condition. Marked. Dimensions: Length 15.8 cm.
Stainless Steel
XX Century Italian Solid Silver Cruet - Basket with handles
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Solid 800 silver oval-shaped oil cruet. The basket was made entirely by hand starting from a silver sheet and then embossed and chiseled with a design depicting a wicker basket. On t...
Crystal, Silver
Set of Four Claire de Lavallée Handmade Emerald Green Ceramic Plates
Located in San Francisco, CA
For these 8-inch-wide bowls, offered here in a set of four, Paris-based ceramic artist and sculptor Claire de Lavallée chose from a range of clays to create by hand their natural, or...
Ceramic
Miguel Ortiz Berrocal Complete & Original 18-Piece Service
By Miguel Ortiz Berrocal
Located in North Miami, FL
Miguel Ortiz Berrocal (1933-2006), cheese service with 18 unique pieces (forks, knives and spoons). All in silvered metal and in original box with designer name. Provenance and authe...
Metal
Per Lütken for Holmegaard, Six "Buffet" Plates in Blue-Green Art Glass
Located in København, Copenhagen
Per Lütken for Holmegaard. Six "Buffet" plates in blue-green mouth blown art glass. 1980s. Diameter: 18 - 19 cm. In excellent condition.
Art Glass
Per Lütken for Holmegaard, Six "Buffet" Plates in Blue-Green Art Glass
Located in København, Copenhagen
Per Lütken for Holmegaard. Six "Buffet" plates in blue-green mouth-blown art glass. 1980s. Diameter: 18 - 19 cm. In excellent condition.
Art Glass
Per Lütken for Holmegaard, Twelve "Buffet" Plates in Blue-Green Art Glass
Located in København, Copenhagen
Per Lütken for Holmegaard. Twelve "Buffet" plates in blue-green mouth-blown art glass. 1980s. Diameter: 17.5 - 19 cm. In excellent condition.
Art Glass
$1,500Sale Price / set|71% Off
Set of 10, Imperial Stone Faux Malachite Placemats, Acrylic, Signed
By Imperial Stone
Located in New York, NY
Set of ten, Imperial Stone faux malachite placemats, acrylic, signed. Glam octagonal acrylic placemats with white felt backs. Signed with the manufacture's foil label on the felt bac...
Resin
Kosta Boda, Sweden, Seven Bowls Decorated with Leaves, 1980s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Kosta Boda, Sweden. Seven bowls decorated with leaves, 1980s. Largest bowl measures: 18 x 5 cm. In very good condition. Sticker.
Art Glass
$268Sale Price / set|20% Off
Coffee Service for 8, Ćmielów, Poland
Located in Chorzów, PL
This elegant coffee service for 8 was produced by the renowned Ćmielów porcelain factory in Poland, known for its fine craftsmanship and timeless designs. The set features a refined ...
Porcelain
Bone China Royal Doulton Rhodes Saucer with Pink and Blue Shell Design, England
By Royal Daulton
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful crisp white bone china saucer with a sea shell design around the rim. It has a crisp white center, and a hand painted gold rim. Light pink shell designs are painted atop ...
Gold
Set of 8 Carlo Moretti Modern Heavy Blown Glass Drinking Glasses Glassware Italy
By Carlo Moretti
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 8 Carlo Moretti modern heavy blown glass drinking glasses, glassware made in Italy. Each glass is marked underneath with Italy. A-897-335
Blown Glass
Set 12 Blown Bubble Glass Mid-Century Modern Drinking Glasses Glassware, Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 12 Mid-Century Modern heavy blown bubble glass drinking glasses, glassware, stemware made in Italy. In excellent condition. A-976-335
Blown Glass
$215Sale Price / set|20% Off
Unused Coffee for Two Set by Danish / Swiss Kitchenware Specialist Bodum
By Bodum
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This refined yet striking coffee set was made for two. It is complete and still new as it has never been used. It consists of a French press, two coffee glasses, two espresso glasses...
Glass, Plexiglass, Cork
Cartier - Porcelain Tableware Coffee Set Maison Venitienne - 8 People
By Limoges, Cartier
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Coffee Set "La Maison Venitienne" made in Limoges porcelain by Cartier in 1989. All pieces are
Porcelain
Christian Dior 1985s Taffetas Vide Poches Taffeta Trinket Bowl Tableware
By Christian Dior
Located in PARIS, FR
Christian Dior circa 1985 porcelain trinket bowl "Taffetas" motif in gray blue tones on a white background representing the famous CD medallion in a frieze of ribbons and pearls. Hei...
Small Mid-Century Modern Artisan Studio Made Bowl / Vessel, Tableware, Signed
Located in Stamford, CT
Small Mid-Century Modern Artisan Studio Made Bowl / Vessel, Tableware, Signed Mykl Messer
Wood
Unavailable|$7,176 / set
Hermès, an Important Part of Porcelain Tableware Model "Toucans", 1980s
By Hermès
Located in Tours, FR
Beautiful and important porcelain serving part of the Hermès house, model "Toucans" of the late 1980s including 42 pieces designated as follows: - A large round cake dish diameter...
Porcelain
Unavailable|$4,664 / set
Cartier - "La Maison Vénitienne" Tea / Coffee Service - 20 Pieces / 8 People
By Cartier
Located in LYON, FR
Superb 20 piece coffee tea set Cartier “The Venetian House” White and coral Limoges porcelain with polychrome enamelled central decoration of two saber doves in the wind. Like n...
Porcelain
Unavailable|$9,807 / set
Cartier - "La Maison Vénitienne" Table Service - 47 Pieces / 8 People
By Cartier
Located in LYON, FR
Superb 47-piece dinner service Cartier “The Venetian House” White and coral Limoges porcelain with polychrome enamelled central decoration of two saber doves in the wind. Like new...
Porcelain
C. LE TALLEC - "Chinese Circus" - 1 Deep serving dish - Tiffany & Co. - ∅ 11 In.
Located in LYON, FR
Rare and superb round and deep serving dish in Limoges porcelain by Camille Le Tallec in the "Cirque Chinois" pattern Hand painted and gilded with fine gold Signed under the ...
Porcelain
Unavailable|$65 / item
Stainless Cheese Server
Located in Richmond, VA
Beautiful, silver-plated cheese server in the 'Shore' pattern. Each piece is hand-forged and features an undulating handle with angled end. Impressed above end 'IZABEL LAM'. Desig...
Stainless Steel
Coffee Maker 'Accademia' Series by Ettore Sottsass for Lagostina, 1980s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Designer - Ettore Sottsass Producer - Lagostina Model - Coffee Maker "Accademia" Series Design Period - Eighties Measurements - Width 18 cm x Depth 11 cm x Height 25 cm Materials - ...
Aluminum
Unavailable|$53,224
Odiot Trianon Vermeil Sterling Silver Flatware set service by Tetard
By Tetard Freres, Maison Odiot Paris
Located in LYON, FR
Exceptional 96 pcs vermeil cutlery set Trianon model for 12 Model designed by the goldsmith Tetard, then taken over by ODIOT (and still sold at Odiot in 2024) Minerva hallmark 1st...
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
6 Tiffany Private Stock Le Tallec Porcelain Decorative Saucers Black Shoulder
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Pasadena, CA
6 Tiffany Private Stock Le Tallec porcelain decorative saucers in Black Shoulder . Beautiful hand painted tropical birds, trees, fruits, and rabbits to a black and gilt ground. Tiffa...
Porcelain
4 Dodie Thayer Jupiter Lettuce Leaf Earthenware Porcelain Hand Crafted Mugs
By Dodie Thayer
Located in Pasadena, CA
Description: 4 Dodie Thayer Jupiter lettuce leaf earthenware porcelain handcrafted mugs. Signed "Dodie Thayer Jupiter" to the underside. Weight approximate, 4 lbs Measures: Approx...
Porcelain
10 Dodie Thayer Jupiter Lettuce Leaf Earthenware Porcelain Luncheon Plates
By Dodie Thayer
Located in Pasadena, CA
Description: 10 Dodie Thayer Jupiter lettuce leaf earthenware porcelain handcrafted luncheon plates. Signed "Dodie Thayer Jupiter" to the underside. Weight approximate, 10 lbs Mea...
Porcelain
Unavailable|$5,600 / set
Set of 8 Gold Fornasetti Plates
By Fornasetti
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Spectacular set of 8 gold Fornasetti plates
Gold Plate
Unavailable|$1,725
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Cat Salt and Pepper Shakers
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Pasadena, CA
Tiffany & Co. London sterling silver cat salt and pepper shakers, 1988. Hand chased figural cats, one sitting up and one lounging. Tiffany & Co. sterling silver hallmarks to the tail...
Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$538
Monnet Cognac Carousel with Six Classes
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Original Monnet cognac carousel with six classes, circa 1980s. Without a cognac bottle. Very good condition.
Brass
Cartier - Porcelain Tableware Maison Venitienne 48 Pieces New in Boxes
By Limoges, Cartier
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Tableware Set "La Maison Venitienne" made in Limoges porcelain by Cartier in 1989. All pieces are
Porcelain
Sold|$10,465 / set
Cartier - Porcelain Tableware Maison Venitienne 65 Pieces New in Boxes
By Limoges, Cartier
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Tableware Set "La Maison Venitienne" made in Limoges porcelain by Cartier in 1989. All pieces are
Porcelain
Sold|$12,558 / set
Cartier - Porcelain Tableware Maison Art Deco 70 Pieces New
By Limoges, Cartier
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Tableware Set "La Maison de l'Art Deco" made in Limoges porcelain by Cartier in 1986. All pieces
Porcelain
Kaj Franck (b. 1911, b. 1989), 6 "Fasetti" Bowls in Light Brown Artificial Glass
Located in København, Copenhagen
Kaj Franck (b. 1911, b. 1989). 6 "Fasetti" bowls in light brown mouth blown artificial glass, 1960s
Beige Metlox Poppytrail Lotus Plate - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
any dining occasion Versatile plates that blend well with various tableware styles
Ceramic
Royal Worcester, England, Twelve Evesham Porcelain Lunch Plates
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Worcester, England. Twelve Evesham porcelain lunch plates decorated with fruits and gold rim. 1980s. Measure: Diameter: 21 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
Porcelain
Set of Three Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Candlesticks signed by Cenedese
By Cenedese
Located in New York, NY
Set of three stunning Mid-Century Modernist hand-blown Murano glass candlesticks signed by Cenedese. These candlesticks feature a tapered teardrop design made of hand blown Murano gl...
Custom Made Unique Cartier Blue La Maison Venitienne China w/ Original Boxes
By Cartier
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a stunning unique set of like-new Cartier Blue La Maison Venitienne China Set including: 12 service plates (11 ½” round) 14 dinner plates (10 ¼” round...
Glass
Green Metlox Poppytrail Lotus Plate - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Enhance your dining experience with this exceptional pair of vintage green Metlox Poppytrail Lotus plates. The vibrant green hue adds a pop of color to your table, while the timeless...
Ceramic
Royal Worcester, England, Twelve Evesham Porcelain Plates Decorated with Fruits
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Worcester, England. Twelve Evesham porcelain plates decorated with fruits and gold rim. 1980s. Diameter: 17 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
Porcelain
Vintage Plastic Cocktail Forks With Containers (42 Forks) - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Serve your appetizers in retro style with this set of vintage plastic cocktail forks and matching containers. Featuring 42 colorful forks, this set is both functional and fun, adding...
Plastic
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, 10 Dinner Plates in Porcelain with Gold Decoration
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. 10 dinner plates in porcelain with gold decoration. 1980s. Measure: Diameter: 25.5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
Porcelain
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, Eight Plates in Porcelain with Gold Decoration
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Eight plates in porcelain with gold decoration, 1980s. Measures: Diameter 17.5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
Porcelain
Royal Copenhagen Blue Fan Coffee Service for Six People, Dated 1985-1991
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen blue fan coffee service for six people. Dated 1985-1991. Designed by Arnold Krog in 1909. Consisting of six coffee cups with saucers and six plates. The cup meas...
Porcelain
Royal Copenhagen Blue Fan Coffee Service for Twelve People, Dated 1985-1991
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen blue fan coffee service for twelve people. Dated 1985-1991. Designed by Arnold Krog in 1909. Consisting of twelve coffee cups with saucers, twelve plates and sugar/...
Porcelain
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, 10 Deep Plates in Porcelain with Gold Decoration
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. 10 deep plates in porcelain with gold decoration. 1980s. Measures: 18.5 x 4.3 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
Porcelain
Murano, Italy, four small plates in clear glass with spiral-shaped decoration.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Murano, Italy, a set of four small plates in clear glass with spiral-shaped gold decoration. Approximately from the 1980s. Perfect condition. Dimensions: D 15.0 cm x H 2.0 cm.
Art Glass
Pink Metlox Poppytrail Lotus Plate - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your table settings with this exceptional pair of vintage pink Metlox Poppytrail Lotus plates. Crafted with care, these plates exude timeless elegance and charm. Exceptional...
Ceramic
Red Metlox Poppytrail Lotus Plate - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Add a pop of color to your table with this exceptional pair of vintage red Metlox Poppytrail Lotus plates. Perfect for showcasing your culinary creations. Exceptional pair of vintag...
Ceramic
Collection of Nine Hand Blown Glass Coiled Turquoise Blue Flower Napkin Rings
Located in North Miami, FL
These lovely handblown set of nine glass napkin rings will be a beautiful and happy addition to any table setting. They are from the 1980s and were from a beautiful and famous store ...
Glass
Sold|$418 / set
Pair of Rosenthal Salt and Pepper
By Rosenthal
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Rosenthal salt and pepper shakers for Studio Line, Germany, 1980 Salière: H 13cm, L 6cm, P 6cm Poivrière: H 12cm, L 5cm, P 5cm.
Porcelain
'Cube' teapot by Rolf Sinnemark for Rörstrand, Sweden 1986
By Rörstrand, Rolf Sinnemark
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
This teapot by Rolf Sinnemark is a wink to the modernism period. Its geometric shape combined with the lined pattern gives the teapot a diverse and interesting look. Sinnemark was we...
Ceramic
Sold|$4,397 / set
Set of 12 sterling silver place card holders made by Asprey in 1987
By Asprey International Limited
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1987 by Asprey & Co. Ltd., this charming set of 12, Elizabeth II period, Sterling Silver Place Card Holders, is made up of 2 sets of 6 animal designs. Each pl...
Sterling Silver
Bjørn Wiinblad, Rosenthal. Complete Berlin Hilton Coffee Service for Six People
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Complete Berlin Hilton coffee service for six people, 1980s. Consisting of six coffee cups with saucers, coffee pot and sugar or cream set. The cup me...
Porcelain
Set of 10 European Solid Brass Sculptural Napkin Holders /SATURDAY SALE
Located in North Miami, FL
These amazing, rare and beautiful solid solid brass napkin holders are exquisitely made. They are themselves little pieces of sculpture for your table in the shape of a dove. They...
Brass
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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