Antique Swiss Enamelled Majolica Owl Teapot, 19th Century
Located in Nottingham, GB
This delightful late 19th-century Swiss Thoune majolica teapot takes the form of a stylised owl, combining the whimsy of novelty ceramics with the rich decorative traditions of the T...
Pottery
Swiss Charger-Shaped Faience Plaque Depicting a Lakeside Chateau
Located in London, GB
Swiss charger-shaped faience plaque depicting a lakeside chateau Swiss, late 19th century Measures: Frame: Depth 7cm, diameter 50cm Plaque: Depth 4cm, diameter 39cm This beauti...
Faience, Wood
Antique Nyon Swiss Porcelain Hand Painted Cabinet Plate with Cobalt Blue Rim
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Royal Vienna Porcelain, Darte Frères
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Nyon Swiss hand painted porcelain cabinet plate with cobalt blue rim. With a richly gilt cobalt border & decorated to the center with a hand painted portrait of a l...
Porcelain
19th Century Black Forest Carved Humidor
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Black Forest humidor. Tree trunk style with standing bear on top. Brass ashtray and match holder. The idea behind the marvelous success of Brienz wood carving was quite simple. Afte...
Wood
19th Century Black Forest Carved Cordial Set
Located in High Point, NC
Lovely 19th century drink or condiment caddy hand carved in the Black Forest region of Europe. The central stem handle of the caddy is hand carved to look like a branch, and follows...
Fruitwood
Black Forest Hand Carved Tantalus Set Original Glasses
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Black Forest hand-carved walnut tantalus box. With intricate fox finial against fence, brick and wood plank design on box, and stunning cranes etched on front and back glass with ree...
Glass, Wood, Walnut
$12,800Sale Price|20% Off
Large Round Butcher Block
Located in Houston, TX
Perfection is the best adjective to describe this one of a kind Large Round Butcher block. Imagine the meals that originated from this piece of art. Adorned with two forged Iron band...
Iron
Primitive Spoon Rack, Switzerland, circa 1800
Located in New York, NY
Includes the original set of pewter spoons, and features hand carved decorations and a beautiful patina.
Pewter
Late 19th Century Thun Majolica Tea Set for Two
Located in Milano, Italy
This immaculate tea set was made in Switzerland at the turn of the 19th century. Hand painted alpine flowers on sky blue majolica, it includes a tea pot, a milk saucer, two plates, t...
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 12 in W 17 in D 12.5 in
Swiss Walnut Liquor Box with Four Decanters and 16 Cordial/Aperitif Glasses
Located in Evergreen, CO
Add a touch elegance and refinement to any dinner party, business meeting, or display shelf with this beautiful, tantalus liquor box. Made from carved walnut and beveled glass panels...
Glass, Walnut
Set of 4 "Swiss" Pattern Forks by Gorham
By Gorham
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Antique sterling silver set of 4 forks "Swiss" pattern by Gorham. Patented in 1873. Sold by Trayner-Denver. 5.15 troy oz. 7 1/8" long.
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 2 in W 14 in D 24 in
19th C Rustic Black Forest Hand Carved Walnut Branching Fruit Serving Tray
By Black Forest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An exquisitely hand-carved Black Forest wooden serving tray, circa mid-late 19th Century. A stunning, open handled tray showing branching exotic fruit – pomegranates, passionfruit...
Walnut
Black Forest Carved Wine Bottle Holder
Located in New Orleans, LA
A gentleman carved of linden wood lays upon a cart and is contoured to allow a wine bottle to rest until it is ready to be poured in this Black Forest bottle holder. Its creative des...
Wood
Black Forest Bear Liqueur Set
Located in New Orleans, LA
Whimsical subject and detailed carving distinguish this lovely Swiss Black Forest cavé liqueur. This bear, with cane in hand and pack on its back, holds a cut glass decanter and six ...
Wood, Cut Glass
19th Century Swiss Ceramic Platter or Charger
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Swiss glazed ceramic decorative platter or charger, hand-painted with images of coat of arms or crests of the Swiss provinces. Holes pierced on the back with wire for ...
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Swiss Bread Board
Located in High Point, NC
19th century Swiss bread board made from fruitwood. The front border is hand-carved with Edelweiss and flowers surrounding a central surface for cutting. The back is hand-turned.
Fruitwood
C. 1890 Thoune Swiss Plate by Louis Ritschard St.Beatenburg
By Louis Ritschard, Thoune
Located in London, England
A circa 1890s, Swiss late 19th century, Thoune plate of St. Beatenburg and painted by Louis Ritschard (French 1817 - 1904). A beautifully painted, in miniature, of a lakeside scenery...
Ceramic, Pottery, Paint
19th Century Black Forest Carved Tantalus
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Heavily carved container with grape vines and grapes on sides and two game birds with strutting gobler as finial on top. Double hinged lids, two hinged side doors. Original key. Hold...
Wood
Whimsy Wooden Carved Bear Decanter Stand Swiss Brienz, 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Item e6177 A carved linden wood decanter / liqueur Stand modelled as a hiking bear with basket on his back. with engraved crystal decanter and six shot glasses. executed circa 1900,...
Glass, Wood
Sold
H 10.75 in W 10.5 in D 8 in
Black Forest 1880s Swiss Compote with Hand Carved Birds, Tree and Foliage
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swiss Black Forest compote from the late 19th century, with hand carved birds and foliage. Born in Switzerland in the later years of the 19th century, this charming wooden compote ...
Wood
Savoy Hotel Silver Caviar Server, Renaud J Clermont Geneve
By B. Renaud
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Fine silver caviar server from the Savoy Hotel. Finely crafted with the armorial crest applied to the lid, featuring an eagle with a crown and a flag and the name of Savoy Hotel. B...
Silver
Swiss Wooden Bowl
Located in High Point, NC
Swiss Wooden Bowl
Wood
Black Forest Swiss “Chamois” Nut Cracker
By Black Forest
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
Antique Black Forest Swiss “Chamois” nut cracker, its a beautiful and very life like carving that dates back to 1880. It measures 12cm (when all the way open) by 5cm and stands 21 cm...
Wood
Black Forest Carved Tantalus Decanter Set, circa 1880s
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Tantalus is small wooden cabinet fitted with decanters and cordial glasses. It locks to secure the contents from servants and children. This Tantalus is expertly carved to appear ...
Glass, Wood
Sold
H 16.25 in W 9.25 in D 7.5 in
Black Forest Carved Bear Liquor Tantalus Stand and Wine Decanter Set, circa 1895
Located in Evergreen, CO
Looking very pleased with himself, this whimsical, Black Forest bear carries a wicker basket with a decanter larger than he is. Six stemmed glasses are suspended from the basket.
Wood
Rare Black Forest Decanter Set and Cordial Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Black Forest Bear is supporting a set of etched cordial glasses. The base is carved to look like carved rocks in relief. The bear is holding a tree trunk that is fitted to h...
Glass, Wood
Portrait of Lady Caroline Price
By George Romney
Located in Miami, FL
DESCRIPTION: Perhaps the best Romney in private hands. If Vogue Magazine existed in the late 18th century, this image of Lady Caroline Price would be on one of its covers. The e...
Oil, Canvas
$7,538
H 1.38 in Dm 9.22 in
18th Century Meissen Set 12 Baroque Porcelain Dining Dishes with Floral Decor
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brescia, IT
This baroque dining colorfully dishes set is eclectical and drawn with vibrant colors. The board is in a contemporary fuchsia color. Precious, fine, elegant and timeless dining set...
Meissen
Set of 12 English Raised Gilt Porcelain Dinner Service Plates
By Royal Worcester
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A regal set of 12 elaborately gild service plates, by Royal Worcester. The set with delicate broad gilt borders with a white porcelain background. The mark on the back from 1950.
Porcelain
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Metal
$1,575 / item
W 10.5 in D 10.5 in
Wonderful Service 12 Minton Ovington's Raised Gold Hand Painted Dinner Plates
By Minton, Ovington Brother At New York
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Service Of 12 Minton Raised Gold Hand Painted Dinner Plates Retailed By Ovington's New York, Seem To Have Never Been Used Some Retaining Original Sticker.
Porcelain
Set of 8 Porcelain Allegorical Scene Plates
By Royal Vienna Porcelain
Located in Norwood, NJ
An elaborate set of 8 Continental porcelain hand painted cabinet plates with cobalt and gold borders. The plates measure 10.88 inches in diameter and depict 8 different allegorical s...
Ceramic, Porcelain
$1,391
H 12.52 in Dm 14.77 in
Large Famille Rose Cachepot Planter Chinese Export Porcelain Cobalt Blue / Gilt
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A finely hand-painted large famille rose porcelain planter from the mid-20th century. The planter features intricate hand-painted designs in vibrant colors, typical of the famille ro...
Porcelain
$1,395Sale Price|20% Off
H 1 in Dm 9.6 in
Royal Vienna Style Porcelain Charger 'Nach Angelika Kauffmann'
By Royal Vienna Porcelain
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
A stunning hand-painted and raised gilt Royal Vienna style plate signed 'Nach Angelica Kauffmann'.
Porcelain
$650Sale Price|23% Off
H 0.75 in Dm 8.5 in
Royal Vienna Style Porcelain Charger After Angelika Kauffmann
By Royal Vienna Porcelain
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
A stunning hand-painted and gold gilt Royal Vienna style plate signed 'Angelica Kauffmann' with Imperial Crown China mark.
Porcelain
Royal Vienna Wagner Cabinet Plate "Roschen", circa 1890
Located in Sarasota, FL
A Royal Vienna style porcelain cabinet plate titled "Ros'chen", dating from the late 19th century. Very fine and detailed hand enameling and gilding. The plate is signed "Wagner" ove...
Porcelain
$18,500
H 14.57 in Dm 9.45 in
Émile Gallé (1846-1904), Rare Cameo Glass Vase 'Basilique Saint-Nicolas-de-Port'
By Émile Gallé
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Émile Gallé (1846-1904) Rare and Important Galle French Cameo Glass Vase Cased glass, opalescent, colorless, yellow and blue, acid-etched design with the Basilica of St Nicolas de P...
Art Glass
Large Antique Royal Vienna Hand Painted Cabinet Plate or Charger
By Royal Vienna Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Royal Vienna porcelain charger. Hand painted with a mythological scene including a spinner or weaver, a man with a bear skin cloak, and Cupid. We're not sure of the...
Porcelain
$198,260
H 48 in W 32 in D 29 in
Incredible 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Covered Urn Emblematic of Autumn
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An incredible and truly monumental 19th century Meissen Porcelain Covered urn emblematic of autumn. This is one of the most incredible and spectacular displays of Meissen Porcelain w...
Porcelain
$794 / set
H 10.5 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in
Antique Coalport Cabinet Plates Hand Painted Frederick Chivers Still Life 1910
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning and quite rare Hand Painted English Porcelain Coalport Pair of Cabinet or Wall Plates Still Life of Fruits, hand decorated by renowned English Artist Frederick H Chivers, of...
Porcelain
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. Gorgeous specimens are featured in the centers of each plate, consisting of 12 dess...
Paste, Porcelain
Pair of French Opaline Vases, Baccarat, circa 1840
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French opaline vases, Baccarat, circa 1840.
Opaline Glass
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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