19th Century Napkin Rings
Pair of Gilt Silver Napkin Rings w/ Engraved Motifs Late 19th Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Pair of gilt, probably coin 0.900, silver napkin rings, designed with finely engraved motifs
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Tableware
Materials
Silver
Antique Pair of Victorian Cased Silver Plated Napkin Rings, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A lovely pair of antique Victorian silver-plated napkin rings circa 1880 in date.
The
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
H 2.76 in W 3.15 in D 2.76 in
Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Napkin Rings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique Japanese copper napkin rings with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji era, before
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Tableware
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Unique Antique Old Paris Porcelain “W” Napkin Ring
By Old Paris
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique 19th century old paris porcelain napkin ring. Finely decorated with a “W” monogram to
Category
Antique 19th Century French Serving Pieces
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Indian Solid Silver Cased Set Of Six Napkin Rings, P Orr & Sons
By P. Orr & Sons
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Indian set of six napkin rings by P Orr & Sons. Each are beautifully created
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Other Tableware
Materials
Silver
Two Antique Sterling Napkin Rings with "H" Engraved +
Located in Sheffield, MA
Elegant pair of oval Sterling napkin rings both stamped "sterling" and both have "H" engraved on
Category
Antique 19th Century Regency Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Circa 1860 Coin Silver Napkin Ring
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Elegant, large napkin ring anthemion borders, arches, and leaves. Coin silver, c.1860s. Unmarked
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Tableware
Materials
Silver
Antique Pair of Silver Napkin Rings
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique pair of silver napkin rings engraved with a pretty design of birds and flowers with
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique Victorian Gilt Sterling Silver Drum Shaped Napkin Ring and Case
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An extraordinarily fine and rare antique American napkin ring.
In sterling silver.
In the form of
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
English silver napkin rings by William Hutton & Sons, 1895
By William Hutton & Sons
Located in Delft, NL
English silver napkin rings by William Hutton & Sons, 1895
Two napkin rings in silver made by
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Tableware
Materials
Silver
Triple-Plated Silver Engravable Napkin Rings with Presentation Case
Located in Huntington, NY
Triple-plated silver engravable napkin rings with presentation case. Barnby & Rust makers label.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
American Victorian 'Double Dog' Silverplated Figural Napkin Ring, Circa 1890
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
American Victorian 'Double Dog' Silverplated Figural Napkin Ring, Circa 1890
An impressive
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American High Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
H 2.5 in W 5.5 in D 2.5 in
Pair Antique Chinese Bronze Enamel Napkin Ring Dragon Unusual, ca 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely Napkin Rings with dragon scene.Lovely small dish.
Additional information:
Material: Bronze
Category
Antique 19th Century More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Victorian Silver Plated Figural Napkin Ring "Boy Pushing Ring" Meriden Ca 1880
By Meriden Silver Plate Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
plated items of the late 19th century. This particular napkin ring is identified and referenced on page
Category
Antique 1880s American Victorian Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
H 2.5 in W 2.75 in D 1.75 in
Antique Napkin Ring, Chinese, Silver, Table Decor, Hallmark, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique personalised napkin ring. A Chinese, silver decorative holder, dating to the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Tableware
Materials
Silver
Recent Sales
19th Century Silver Napkin Ring
Located in London, London
A single intricately decorated 19th century silver napkin ring.
Made in Birmingham in 1895.
Category
Vintage 1980s English Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Cased Pair of 19th Century Victorian Silver Napkin Rings
By Francis Higgins
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A lovely cased pair of English Victorian silver napkin rings with crimped and embossed decoration
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Tableware
Materials
Silver
Set of Six 19th Century Victorian Silver Plated Napkin Rings
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A lovely set of six English Victorian silver plated napkin rings with engraved decoration and
Category
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Cased Pair of 19th Century Victorian Silver Napkin Rings, Birmingham, 1899
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A gorgeous pair of cased English Victorian silver napkin rings with embossed decoration and vacant
Category
Antique 1890s Great Britain (UK) Victorian More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Silver
Pair of English Sterling Silver Sheffield Napkin Rings
Located in Birmingham, AL
Matching pair of beautifully chased sterling silver napkin rings. May be engraved.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sheffield Plate
Set of Six 19th Century French Red and White Overlay Glass Napkin Rings
By Saint Louis
Located in Essex, MA
A set of six unusual and beautifully made 19th century French red and white overlay glass napkin
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Glass
Materials
Glass
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Butterfly Napkin Rings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique Japanese copper napkin rings with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tableware
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Antique Victorian Cased Set of Six Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, 19th Century
By Mappin & Webb
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful set of six sterling silver napkin rings, each numbered and with superb bright
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 2.37 in W 7.09 in D 4.73 in
Repousse Sterling Napkin Ring for "Sarah"
By Gorham
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A superb repousse sterling napkin ring for "Sarah", made by Gorham in 1884. Flower blossoms and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Tableware
Materials
Silver
Circa 1890 Sterling Silver American Napkin Ring
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Handsome American sterling silver napkin ring, c.1890. Faux bright cut and monogram "MLH". Heavy
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Tableware
Materials
Silver
Set of 6 silverplate and gilt napkin rings
Located in San Francisco, CA
A scarce boxed set of 6 silverplate and gilt repousse napkin rings by Walker and Hall circa 1880.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of 6 silverplate and gilt napkin rings
Located in San Francisco, CA
A boxed set of 6 silverplate and gilt engraved napkin rings circa 1880.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Victorian Napkin Rings - Aesthetic Movement - English Sterling Silver
By William Richard Corke
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 Victorian Aesthetic sterling silver napkin rings. Made by William Richard Corke in London
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement More Silver, Flatwa...
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Plated Figural Napkin Ring Victorian circa 1880
By Rogers & Bros.
Located in Incline Village, NV
This is a much sought after Kate Greenway silver plated Victorian Napkin Ring, circa 1880. It
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Estate Sterling Engraved Napkin Rings, mixed set of four
By Various Makers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A mixed set of four Estate Sterling silver napkin rings, circa late 19th to early 20th century.
A
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American International Style Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Antique Napkin Rings, Mixed Set of Six
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A mixed set of six sterling silver napkin rings, circa 1880-1910, various makers. The rings are
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Thomas Hayes Birmingham England Sterling Applied Rabbit Napkin Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Victorian sterling silver applied rabbit napkin ring by Thomas Hayes of Birmingham England with
Category
Antique 19th Century Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Antique Napkin Rings, a Mixed Set of Eight
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A mixed set of eight sterling silver napkin rings, circa 1880-1910, various makers. Six of the
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, a Mixed Set of Six
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A mixed set of six sterling silver napkin rings, circa 1880-1910, various makers. The rings have
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, a Mixed Set of Six
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A mixed set of six sterling silver napkin rings, circa 1880-1910, various makers. The rings have
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Victorian Era Aesthetic Movement Figural Napkin Ring, Two Jesters
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Victorian era, an Aesthetic movement silver plated figural napkin ring showing two jesters
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Sheffield and Silv...
Materials
Silver Plate
Silver Victorian Era Aesthetic Movement Figural Napkin Ring, Colonial Monkey
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Victorian Era, a silver plated figural napkin ring showing a monkey wearing colonial
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Sheffield and Silv...
Materials
Silver Plate
H 3.5 in W 1.75 in D 3.5 in
Antique Victorian Silver Plate Marching Putto Standing Napkin Ring Place Holder
By Wilcox Silver Plate Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An antique Victorian era silver plate standing napkin ring place holder with a marching putto
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
H 4 in W 1.75 in D 3.5 in
Antique Victorian Silver Plate Winged Birds Standing Napkin Ring Place Holder
By 1847 Rogers Bros.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An antique Victorian Era silver plate standing napkin holder with a pair of spread winged birds on
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
H 2 in W 1.5 in D 3.25 in
Silver Victorian Era Aesthetic Movement Figural Napkin Ring, Putto Pulling Cart
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Victorian Era, a silver plated figural napkin ring showing a male putto or cherub pulling
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Sheffield and Silv...
Materials
Silver Plate
H 3 in W 2 in D 3.75 in
Antique Black Lacquer on Papier Mâché Napkin Rings with a Chinoiserie Motif
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique black lacquer on papier mâché napkin rings. They are in beautiful condition and would look
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Lacquer
Silver Victorian Era Aesthetic Movement Figural Napkin Ring, Man Toting Barrel
By James W. Tufts
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Victorian era, a aesthetic movement silver plated figural napkin ring showing a man toting
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Sheffield and Silv...
Materials
Silver Plate
Silver Victorian Era Aesthetic Movement Figural Napkin Ring, Goat Pulling a Cart
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Victorian era, a silver plated figural napkin ring showing a horned goat pulling a cart
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Sheffield and Silv...
Materials
Silver Plate
H 2.5 in W 2.5 in D 6 in
Silver Victorian Era Aesthetic Movement Figural Napkin Ring, Boy Pulling a Cart
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Victorian era, a silver plated figural napkin ring showing a young boy pulling a cart that
Category
Antique 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
H 3 in W 2.5 in D 4 in
19th Century Sterling Silver Napkin Rings Set of Six Antique Victorian 1889
By Thomas Hayes
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Victorian silver napkin rings consists of six napkin rings, each with a cylindrical form.
The surface of
Category
Antique 1880s British Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Collection of Four English Antique Silver Napkin Rings
Located in Sheffield, MA
The four English antique silver napkin rings have different designs.
(l. to r.) Greek-style
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century Victorian Pierced Sterling Silver Set of 6 Napkin Rings in a Box
Located in London, London
sterling silver napkin rings, feature pierced and engraved decoration, and are presented in their original
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 2.76 in W 8.27 in D 7.09 in
Antique Sterling Silver Napkin Ring Engrave with Cartoon
Located in Sheffield, MA
A charming and unusual child's napkin ring has an embossed figure of a pig with hat sitting in a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pairpoint Silverplated Figural Napkin Ring 'Double Rabbits'
By Pairpoint Silver Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pairpoint Silverplated Figural Napkin Ring 'Double Rabbits'
Pairpoint MFG Co. New Bedford, MA
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American High Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Gorham Sterling Silver Napkin Ring B3540
By Gorham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique Gorham sterling silver napkin ring.
Scalloped and ribbed edges on a polished ring with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique American Victorian Period Sterling Silver Napkin Ring Engraved "Edna"
Located in Philadelphia, PA
wonderful American napkin ring!
Date:
Late 19th Century
Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Flatware and Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Antique Aesthetic Movement Gorham Sterling Silver Napkin Ring
By Gorham
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Aesthetic Movement sterling silver napkin ring.
By Gorham.
With engraved floral
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Dinnerware and Fl...
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Shiebler Sterling Silver Napkin Ring with Winged Cherub
By George Shiebler
Located in Philadelphia, PA
in Raphael's Sistine Madonna painting).
Simply an amazing Art Nouveau napkin ring!
Date:
Late 19th
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Meriden 'Dog and Cat' Silverplated Figural Napkin Ring
By Meriden Silver Plate Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Meriden 'Dog and Cat' Silverplated Figural Napkin Ring
USA, Circa 1890
Offering an exquisite
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American High Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Gorham Sterling Narragansett Style Pattern Napkin Ring #1850
By Gorham
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gorham sterling Narragansett style pattern napkin ring #1850
A variation of the Narragansett
Category
Antique Late 19th Century North American Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Wood & Hughes Sterling Silver #232 Napkin Ring
By Wood & Hughes
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique Wood & Hughes sterling silver napkin ring, #232.
Wood & Hughes was one of the largest
Category
Antique 19th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Napkin Rings by Barnard - English Sterling Silver & Hardstone
By Edward Barnard & Sons
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 Victorian sterling silver napkin rings inset with hardstones. Made by Barnard & Sons in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian More Silver, Flatware and Si...
Materials
Agate, Malachite, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Numbered Napkin Rings Set of Six
By Martin, Hall & Co. Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
sterling silver Aesthetic style napkin rings - boxed; part of our silver dining collection
This
Category
Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Tableware
Materials
Metal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Set of Six Matching Meriden Figural Twin Dove Napkin Rings
By Meriden Silver Plate Co.
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Set of six matching Meriden figural twin dove napkin rings, #146. Meriden, Connecticut, circa 1880
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Sterling Silver Antique Napkin Rings, a Mixed Set of Eight
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A mixed set of eight sterling silver napkin rings, circa 1880-1910, various makers. Five of the
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Silver Plate Wishbone Standing Napkin Ring Place Holder
By Meriden Silver Plate Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An antique Victorian Era Silver-plate standing napkin holder with a wish-bone beside a braided ring
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
H 2.75 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in
Sterling Silver Antique Napkin Rings, a Mixed Set of Eight
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A mixed set of eight sterling silver napkin rings, circa 1880-1910, various makers. A nice
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Engraved Scrolled Silver Plate Wishbone Standing Napkin Ring
By Wilcox Silver Plate Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An antique Victorian era standing napkin ring and place holder showing a scroll rim ring engraved
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
H 2.5 in W 2.5 in D 3 in
Silver Victorian Era Aesthetic Movement Figural Napkin Ring, Upright Rabbit
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Victorian era, an Aesthetic Movement silver plated figural napkin ring showing a large
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Sheffield and Silv...
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Victorian Scrolled Silver Plate Boy Carrying a Standing Napkin Ring
By Meriden Silver Plate Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An antique Victorian era silver plate standing napkin ring, place holder showing a young boy
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
H 3 in W 2.25 in D 2.75 in
American Silverplated Figural Napkin Ring of a Knight with Sword and Torch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
American Silverplated Figural Napkin Ring of a Knight with Sword and Torch
Knickerbocker Silver
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American High Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Victorian Silver Plate Fox Terrier and Woven Basket Standing Napkin Ring/ Holder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Victorian era, a silver plate standing napkin ring and place holder showing a wire fox
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
H 2.25 in W 3 in D 3.25 in
Antique Victorian Silver Plate Scotty Dog and Barrel Standing Napkin Ring Holder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An antique Victorian Era Silver-plate standing napkin ring and place holder with a Scotty Dog
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
H 2.75 in W 2.5 in D 3 in
Pair of Victorian Sterling Silver Hexagonal Napkin Rings
By Martin, Hall & Co. Ltd.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Victorian sterling silver napkin rings. Made by Martin, Hall in Sheffield in 1888-1890
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian More Dining and Enterta...
Materials
Sterling Silver
Ebenezer Newman Art Deco English Sterling Silver Napkin Rings
By Ebenezer Newman
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 Art Deco sterling silver napkin rings. Made by Ebenezer Newman in London in 1913. Each
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Sterling Silver
Chinese Silver Napkin Ring with Dragon
Located in New York, NY
Chinese export silver napkin ring with applied wraparound dragon and circular plate (vacant
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Chinese Export Silver Napkin Ring with Dragon
Located in New York, NY
Chinese export silver napkin ring with chased and repousse wraparound dragon on stippled ground
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Chinese Export Silver Napkin Ring with Blossoming Branch
Located in New York, NY
Chinese export silver napkin ring. Applied blossoming prunus branch between bamboo rims. Applied
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
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Large Cloisonné Enamel and Silver Kovsh
Located in London, GB
Large cloisonné enamel and silver kovsh
Russian, 20th Century
Height 20cm, width 25cm, depth 19cm
A symbol of Russian culture, a kovsh is a traditional drinking vessel, often used ...
Category
20th Century Russian Tableware
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Enamel Napkin Rings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique Japanese Meiji Era copper and enamel napkin rings. Circa: early 20th century. The wares are enameled with polychrome floral and foliage patterns made in the Cloison...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Tableware
Materials
Enamel, Copper
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19th Century Napkin Rings For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of 19th century napkin rings available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct 19th century napkin rings — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. 19th century napkin rings have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 19th Century. 19th century napkin rings made by Victorian designers — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made 19th century napkin rings over the years, but those made by Gorham, Martin, Hall & Co. Ltd. and Various Makers are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are 19th Century Napkin Rings?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $575, while they’re typically $105 on the low end and $5,500 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.
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