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78-Piece Continental German KPM Dinner Set
78-Piece Continental German KPM Dinner Set

78-Piece Continental German KPM Dinner Set

By KPM Porcelain

Located in Queens, NY

78 Piece Continental German (18/19th Century) dinner service with a blue "Morning Glory" design and

Category

Antique 19th Century German Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Dinner Service of 43 Pieces with Blue Floral and Bird Motifs
Porcelain Dinner Service of 43 Pieces with Blue Floral and Bird Motifs

Porcelain Dinner Service of 43 Pieces with Blue Floral and Bird Motifs

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This remarkable 43-piece porcelain dinner service dates from the late 19th century and beautifully

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

A Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Dinner Service 19th/20th Century Kings pattern
A Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Dinner Service 19th/20th Century Kings pattern

A Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Dinner Service 19th/20th Century Kings pattern

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Buchanan, MI

A Royal Crown Derby Porcelain/ironstone Assembled Dinner Service 19th/20th Century Kings pattern

Category

Antique 19th Century English George III Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Faience Dinner Service Table with Blue Decoration, France 19th Century
Faience Dinner Service Table with Blue Decoration, France 19th Century

Faience Dinner Service Table with Blue Decoration, France 19th Century

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

background. Dating from the late 19th century, this ensemble exemplifies classic French craftsmanship with

Category

Antique 19th Century French Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Paint

72-piece Mason's Strathmore Dinner Service, 19th Century, Pink & Blue Pattern
72-piece Mason's Strathmore Dinner Service, 19th Century, Pink & Blue Pattern

72-piece Mason's Strathmore Dinner Service, 19th Century, Pink & Blue Pattern

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Worcester Park, GB

This is a vintage Mason's Ironstone "Strathmore" pattern dinner service. The Fruit Basket Pattern

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Porcelain Dinner Service from the Maison Charles Pillivuyt et Cie
19th Century Porcelain Dinner Service from the Maison Charles Pillivuyt et Cie

19th Century Porcelain Dinner Service from the Maison Charles Pillivuyt et Cie

By Charles Pillivuyt & Cie

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A gorgeous dinner service from the Maison Charles Pillivuyt et Cie, a manufacturer of high-quality

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Hache e Pepin Le Halleur France - 1876 Dinner Service
Hache e Pepin Le Halleur France - 1876 Dinner Service

Hache e Pepin Le Halleur France - 1876 Dinner Service

Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR

service embodies the understated elegance of late 19th-century French tableware, blending the purity of

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

1850s Rare Faience Dinner Service "Chevreuse" by Jules Vieillard
1850s Rare Faience Dinner Service "Chevreuse" by Jules Vieillard

1850s Rare Faience Dinner Service "Chevreuse" by Jules Vieillard

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

An exceptional rare dinner service of 92 pieces in fine French earthenware, made by the esteemed

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Dinner Plates

Materials

Earthenware, Faience

19th Century Plate Vieillard Bordeaux Service Nella
19th Century Plate Vieillard Bordeaux Service Nella

19th Century Plate Vieillard Bordeaux Service Nella

By Vieillard Manufacture

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century Plate signed Vieillard Bordeaux service Nella. Naturalist plate with a kingfisher, an

Category

Antique 1890s French Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Spode New Stone China Dinner Service Eighty Four Pieces, Pattern #3504
Spode New Stone China Dinner Service Eighty Four Pieces, Pattern #3504

Spode New Stone China Dinner Service Eighty Four Pieces, Pattern #3504

By Spode

Located in Downingtown, PA

Spode New Stone China Dinner Service- Eighty Four Pieces, Pattern #3504, Circa 1820 The service is

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Dinner Plates

Materials

Ironstone, Ceramic

19th Century Oyster Plate Vieillard Bordeaux Service Nella
19th Century Oyster Plate Vieillard Bordeaux Service Nella

19th Century Oyster Plate Vieillard Bordeaux Service Nella

By Vieillard Manufacture

Located in Austin, TX

Very rare 19th Century Oyster Plate signed Vieillard Bordeaux service Nella. Naturalist pattern

Category

Antique 1890s French Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

19th C Minton Hand Painted Botanical Pierced Rim Dessert Service
19th C Minton Hand Painted Botanical Pierced Rim Dessert Service

19th C Minton Hand Painted Botanical Pierced Rim Dessert Service

By Minton

Located in Great Barrington, MA

A complete hand painted dessert service made by Minton showcases their superb talent and artistry

Category

Antique 19th Century English Dinner Plates

Materials

Paste, Porcelain

19th c. Spode "Tumbledown Dick" Dessert Service on White Ground
19th c. Spode "Tumbledown Dick" Dessert Service on White Ground

19th c. Spode "Tumbledown Dick" Dessert Service on White Ground

By Spode

Located in Great Barrington, MA

Not the typical colorway of Spode's wonderful "Tumbledown Dick" pattern, this is painted on a white ground, givng it great versatility and bold contrast.The set consists of 10 desser...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Antique English Hand Painted Service Plates Set of Eight
Antique English Hand Painted Service Plates Set of Eight

Antique English Hand Painted Service Plates Set of Eight

By Tiffany & Co., Copeland Spode

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A set of eight hand painted English service dinner plates by Copeland Spode, made for Tiffany & Co

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Early 19th c. Minton 18 Piece Hand Painted Cobalt Dessert Service w/ Shells
Early 19th c. Minton 18 Piece Hand Painted Cobalt Dessert Service w/ Shells

Early 19th c. Minton 18 Piece Hand Painted Cobalt Dessert Service w/ Shells

By Minton

Located in Great Barrington, MA

An extraordinary, museum quality botanical and mollusk decorated dessert service. Each uniquely

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Antique 19th Century English Dinner Plates

Materials

Enamel, Gold

Coalport "Money Tree" Part Dessert Service
Coalport "Money Tree" Part Dessert Service

Coalport "Money Tree" Part Dessert Service

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in Harrodsburg, KY

A Coalport part dessert service in the “Money Tree” pattern consisting of 12 dessert plates (8

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Fine Royal Vienna Porcelain 18-Piece Dessert Service
Fine Royal Vienna Porcelain 18-Piece Dessert Service

Fine Royal Vienna Porcelain 18-Piece Dessert Service

By Royal Vienna Porcelain

Located in London, GB

Comprising 12 dessert plates, four low tazzas and two high tazzas, painted with mythological armorous scenes by Kreyser, with a richly gilt cobalt blue border, with beehive mark. Me...

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Classical Roman Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Spode Dessert Service with Landscape Views
Spode Dessert Service with Landscape Views

Spode Dessert Service with Landscape Views

By Spode

Located in Harrodsburg, KY

A good Spode dessert service comprised of a round sauce tureen on flaring foot with cover and stand

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Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Antique German Porcelain Twelve Piece Dessert Service
Antique German Porcelain Twelve Piece Dessert Service

Antique German Porcelain Twelve Piece Dessert Service

Located in London, GB

Antique German porcelain twelve piece dessert service German, c. 1880 Measures: Seven flat plates

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Wedgwood Creamware Floral Banded Part Service
Antique Wedgwood Creamware Floral Banded Part Service

Antique Wedgwood Creamware Floral Banded Part Service

By Wedgwood

Located in New York, NY

Antique Wedgwood creamware floral banded part service. Set of English creamware dishes comprising

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Dinner Plates

Materials

Creamware

Series Of 12 Plates From The Personal Service Of Wilhelm II
Series Of 12 Plates From The Personal Service Of Wilhelm II

Series Of 12 Plates From The Personal Service Of Wilhelm II

By Faienceries Sarreguemines

Located in Charmes, FR

series of 12 plates from the personal service of Wilhelm II for the imperial palace of Strasbourg

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Armorial Service of Samson Chinese Export Porcelain for the American Market
Armorial Service of Samson Chinese Export Porcelain for the American Market

Armorial Service of Samson Chinese Export Porcelain for the American Market

By Edmé Samson

Located in Essex, MA

. This Samson copy made in the late 19th century is remarkably detailed, hand painted, true to thickness

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Federal Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Minton Hand Painted Ornithological 13 Piece Dessert Service- C. Dresser
Minton Hand Painted Ornithological 13 Piece Dessert Service- C. Dresser

Minton Hand Painted Ornithological 13 Piece Dessert Service- C. Dresser

By Christopher Dresser

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This amazing 13 piece hand painted ornithological dessert service is painted in the "Aesthetic

Category

Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain, Paste

COPELAND, Antique Gilt Porcelain Ornithological Dessert Service, Circa 1851-95
COPELAND, Antique Gilt Porcelain Ornithological Dessert Service, Circa 1851-95

COPELAND, Antique Gilt Porcelain Ornithological Dessert Service, Circa 1851-95

By Copeland

Located in Chatham, ON

COPELAND - Rare - museum quality - antique porcelain ornithological luncheon or dessert service

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

12 Cauldon Gilt Octagonal Service Plates, Art Nouveau Raised Gold Blue Ground
12 Cauldon Gilt Octagonal Service Plates, Art Nouveau Raised Gold Blue Ground

12 Cauldon Gilt Octagonal Service Plates, Art Nouveau Raised Gold Blue Ground

By Cauldon

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This is a very rare set of 12 Cauldon service/presentation plates showcasing Art Nouveau decoration

Category

Antique 19th Century English Art Nouveau Dinner Plates

Materials

Gold

"Old Paris” Porcelain Dinner Service, 19th Century, France
"Old Paris” Porcelain Dinner Service, 19th Century, France

"Old Paris” Porcelain Dinner Service, 19th Century, France

By Old Paris

Located in Delft, NL

“Old Paris” porcelain dinner service 188 pieces tableware (200 parts) 19th century French

Category

Antique 19th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

French 19th Century Floral 102 Piece Dinner Service
French 19th Century Floral 102 Piece Dinner Service

French 19th Century Floral 102 Piece Dinner Service

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A wonderful collection of 102 pieces of transferware dinner service from Paris, France. Stamped on

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

Assembled Copeland and Garrett Part Dinner Service, Early 19th Century
Assembled Copeland and Garrett Part Dinner Service, Early 19th Century

Assembled Copeland and Garrett Part Dinner Service, Early 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

UPDATE: SOLD 12 dinner plates, 10 soup plates, one well-and-tree platter. Each piece transfer

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Ashworth Polychrome Huge Dinner Service "Aesthetic Movement" 1880's
19th Century Ashworth Polychrome Huge Dinner Service "Aesthetic Movement" 1880's

19th Century Ashworth Polychrome Huge Dinner Service "Aesthetic Movement" 1880's

By Ashworth Ironstone

Located in Great Barrington, MA

An extensive and creatively decorated, hand painted Ironstone dinner service with "Chinoiserie

Category

Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Porcelain

Materials

Ironstone, Porcelain

"Escalier de Cristal" Dinner plate 19th from famous service "Grands Oiseaux"
"Escalier de Cristal" Dinner plate 19th from famous service "Grands Oiseaux"

"Escalier de Cristal" Dinner plate 19th from famous service "Grands Oiseaux"

By Choisy-le-Roi, L'Escalier de Cristal

Located in Paris, FR

Escalier de Cristal, the definitive tableware store of the 19th century. This hand-painted plate

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Japonisme Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Continental German Porcelain Dinner Service
Set of Continental German Porcelain Dinner Service

Set of Continental German Porcelain Dinner Service

Located in Queens, NY

Continental German (19th Century) white porcelain dinner service painted with floral decoration

Category

Antique 19th Century German Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Exceptional 12 Piece American Brilliant Cut Glass Dinner / Dessert Service
Exceptional 12 Piece American Brilliant Cut Glass Dinner / Dessert Service

Exceptional 12 Piece American Brilliant Cut Glass Dinner / Dessert Service

Located in Atlanta, GA

Likely American, possibly Irish. 19th Century. This is absolutely exceptional set of cut glass in

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Antique Early 19th Century American Glass

Materials

Cut Glass

Set of 24 Pieces German Meissen Porcelain Dinner Service with Floral Decor
Set of 24 Pieces German Meissen Porcelain Dinner Service with Floral Decor

Set of 24 Pieces German Meissen Porcelain Dinner Service with Floral Decor

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Atlanta, GA

, and 1 crescent shaped plate) this set of 19th century Meissen porcelain dinner service will bring a

Category

Antique 19th Century German Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

Mason's Regency Ironstone, 23-Piece Dinner Service, Circa 1920
Mason's Regency Ironstone, 23-Piece Dinner Service, Circa 1920

Mason's Regency Ironstone, 23-Piece Dinner Service, Circa 1920

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Worcester Park, GB

celebrated example of 19th-century English transferware. What sets this set apart is its completeness and

Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Serving Pieces

Materials

Ironstone, Ceramic

Acanthus by Mappin & Webb Silverplated Flatware Set Service Dinner 328 Pieces
Acanthus by Mappin & Webb Silverplated Flatware Set Service Dinner 328 Pieces

Acanthus by Mappin & Webb Silverplated Flatware Set Service Dinner 328 Pieces

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Big Bend, WI

quality and contemporary design, for over two centuries. Outstanding monumental Acanthus by Mappin & Webb

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Amazing Early 19C Davenport Longport Imari China Dinner Service
Amazing Early 19C Davenport Longport Imari China Dinner Service

Amazing Early 19C Davenport Longport Imari China Dinner Service

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Dallas, TX

largest) Dinner Service we have EVER seen! It numbers 175 pieces in total! It was MOST DEFINITELY, made

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

49-Piece Meissen Porcelain Dinner Service in Rare Puce/Purple Color
49-Piece Meissen Porcelain Dinner Service in Rare Puce/Purple Color

49-Piece Meissen Porcelain Dinner Service in Rare Puce/Purple Color

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Milford, NH

A fine 49-piece Meissen porcelain dinner service in a rare purple/puce color, including 10 10-inch

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Albany by Mappin & Webb Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Dinner 156 Pieces
Albany by Mappin & Webb Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Dinner 156 Pieces

Albany by Mappin & Webb Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Dinner 156 Pieces

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Big Bend, WI

quality and contemporary design, for over two centuries. Superb monumental Albany by Mappin & Webb

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Circa 1840 English Antique Children's Play Ceramic Dinner Service - 5 Pieces
Circa 1840 English Antique Children's Play Ceramic Dinner Service - 5 Pieces

Circa 1840 English Antique Children's Play Ceramic Dinner Service - 5 Pieces

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1840 collection of 5 child's play dinner service pieces. Blue & white Staffordshire. Charming

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Watteau by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Dinner Pieces
Watteau by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Dinner Pieces

Watteau by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Dinner Pieces

By Durgin Silver Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

Watteau by Durgin Sterling Silver Dinner Size Flatware set - 74 pieces. This set includes: 12

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Repousse by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 53 Pieces Dinner
Repousse by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 53 Pieces Dinner

Repousse by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 53 Pieces Dinner

By Kirk Silver Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

, features an intricate floral design along its entire stem and handle. Dinner Size Repousse by Kirk

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Repousse by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 53 Pcs Dinner
Repousse by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 53 Pcs Dinner

Repousse by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 53 Pcs Dinner

By Kirk Silver Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

1828, features an intricate floral design along its entire stem and handle. Dinner Size

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tipt by Walker & Hall Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 56 Pcs Dinner
Tipt by Walker & Hall Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 56 Pcs Dinner

Tipt by Walker & Hall Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 56 Pcs Dinner

By Walker & Hall

Located in Big Bend, WI

Flatware set - 56 pieces. This set includes: 8 Dinner size knives w/pistol grip handles, 9 3/4" (WY mark

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Empire by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 53 Pieces Dinner
Empire by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 53 Pieces Dinner

Empire by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 53 Pieces Dinner

By Whiting Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

includes: 12 large banquet size knives, 10 5/8" 12 dinner size forks, 7 1/2" 12 pastry forks, gold-washed

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

18-Piece Podmore, Walker & Co. Asiatic Pheasants Dinner Service, Circa 1840
18-Piece Podmore, Walker & Co. Asiatic Pheasants Dinner Service, Circa 1840

18-Piece Podmore, Walker & Co. Asiatic Pheasants Dinner Service, Circa 1840

Located in Worcester Park, GB

The original exquisite 18-piece dinner service is a rare early example of the Asiatic Pheasants

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Earthenware

French Maritime Landscape Dinner Service Creil&Montereau hand painted circa 1889
French Maritime Landscape Dinner Service Creil&Montereau hand painted circa 1889

French Maritime Landscape Dinner Service Creil&Montereau hand painted circa 1889

By Creil et Montereau

Located in Paris, FR

refinement sought after by the affluent bourgeoisie of the late 19th century, captivated by the charm and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Chrysanthemum by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 135 pieces Dinner
Chrysanthemum by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 135 pieces Dinner

Chrysanthemum by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 135 pieces Dinner

By Durgin Silver Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

of many of the pieces. Monumental dinner and luncheon size Chrysanthemum by Durgin sterling silver

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Angelo by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 75 pcs Dinner
Angelo by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 75 pcs Dinner

Angelo by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 75 pcs Dinner

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

Exceedingly rare Dinner and Luncheon size Angelo by Gorham, circa 1870, sterling silver Flatware

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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19th Century Dinner Service For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 19th century dinner service you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A 19th century dinner service — often made from ceramic, metal and porcelain — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 19th century dinner service, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right 19th century dinner service, those designed in Victorian, Neoclassical and Art Nouveau styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one 19th century dinner service that is appealing in its simplicity, but Gorham Manufacturing Company, Tiffany & Co. and Christofle produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 19th Century Dinner Service?

The average selling price for a 19th century dinner service at 1stDibs is $7,217, while they’re typically $400 on the low end and $248,500 for the highest priced.

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.

Questions About 19th Century Dinner Service
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
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    The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.