Mid Nineteenth Century Silver Plate Centerpiece by Elkington and Co.
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Winnetka, IL
Mid Nineteenth Century silver plate naturalistic centerpiece by Elkington and Co. depicting deer and flora.
Silver Plate
12 Royal Doulton “Shakespeare’s Country” Cabinet Plates by J. Hughs C. 1902-22
By Ovington Brother At New York, Royal Doulton
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Twelve Royal Doulton “Shakespeare’s Country” Artist-Signed Scenic Plates by J. Hughs, for Ovington Bros., New York, Circa 1902–1922 A rare and complete set of twelve hand-pai...
Porcelain
Antique British Anchor Pottery ‘Japan’ Pattern Plate (Circa 1890)
Located in Worcester Park, GB
The term "Japan" refers not to the country of origin, but to the Anglicized interpretation of Japanese Imari ware, which became immensely popular during the Aesthetic Movement. The m...
Ironstone
Large Zsolnay Pécs Parrot Wall Plate with Gilt Decoration, Hungary
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
An impressive large decorative wall plate by Zsolnay Pécs, Hungary, richly decorated with an exotic parrot surrounded by stylized flowering plants, foliage and insects. The exceptio...
Gold, Enamel
Set of Two Ceramic Majolica Sarreguemines Plates with Fruit Deco, France
By Sarreguemines
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of two aesthetic movement poluychrome majolica plates with fruit motifs by Sarreguemines France.
Ceramic, Paint
19th Century Silver-plated Metal And Oak Tray
Located in Brussels, Brussels
a fine 19th-century English silver-plated and oak tray. A beautiful piece with two handles. Superb oak with a magnificent patina and a central silver-plated medallion. In perfect con...
Oak
Ceramic Decorative Flower and Vegetation Chinese Plate Signed WL, 1896
By Furstenberg Porcelain
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Ceramic decorative flower and vegetation chinese plate signed Perfect gift for your special someone. Dimensions: Diameter 20 cm (37.86 inches) A series of three make the matchin...
Ceramic
Emilia Castillo for Los Castillo Silver-Plated & Malachite Bird Serving Utensils
By Emilia Castillo, Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptional and sculptural pair of serving utensils designed by Emilia Castillo for the renowned Los Castillo workshop, handcrafted in Taxco, Mexico during the 1980s. This whimsi...
Malachite, Silver, Brass
Christopher Dresser Old Hall Hamden Pattern Cake Set with Six Matching Plates
By Christopher Dresser
Located in London, GB
Christopher dresser Old Hall Hamden pattern cake set with six matching plates in perfect condition. See Harry Lyons book 'Christopher Dresser, Peoples Designer' under Old Hall (1st 3...
Porcelain
C. 1880-1900 London Majolica Begonia Leaf Plate by Joseph Roth
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1880-1900 majolica begonia leaf plate by Joseph Roth, London. Double begonia leaves with stems. The impression stamp partially missed: "J .." over "L". Rich ochre color en vers...
Majolica
Furstenberg Germany Vintage Flower Round Gold Leaf Trinket Plate
By Furstenberg Porcelain
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Furstenberg Germany vintage flower round gold leaf trinket plate Perfect gift for your special someone. Dimensions: Diameter 10 cm (3.93 inches) A series of four make the matchi...
Gold Leaf
Furstenberg Germany Vintage Flower Round Gold Leaf Trinket Plate
By Furstenberg Porcelain
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Furstenberg Germany vintage flower round gold leaf trinket plate Perfect gift for your special someone. Dimensions: Diameter 10 cm (3.93 inches) A series of four make the matchi...
Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century Danish Pair of Green Majolica Cabinet Plates
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century pair of green majolica cabinet plates, Denmark. Marked P.C. Holm, Kjobenhavn (older Danish spelling for Copenhagen). 4-strand basket weave reticulated borders, each...
Majolica
Italian Hand-Painted Ceramic Lemon Majolica Plate Signed, Mid-Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautifully hand-painted Italian ceramic lemon dish, featuring a vibrant trio of sun-ripened lemons nestled among deep green foliage, framed by a stylized border in rich forest ton...
Ceramic
Set of 8 Antique Worcester Porcelain Cabinet Plates with Enamel Flowers
By Royal Worcester
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredibly fine set of 8 Worcester porcelain plates. With raised, enameled flowers to the borders on a custard colored ground. Each flower is layered. The bottom layer has ...
Porcelain
Furstenberg Germany Vintage Violet Flowers Round Gold Leaf Trinket Plate
By Furstenberg Porcelain
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Furstenberg Germany vintage flower round gold leaf trinket plate Perfect gift for your special someone. Dimensions: Diameter 10 cm (3.93 inches) A series of four make the matchi...
Gold Leaf
C. 1880-1900 London Pair of Majolica Begonia Leaf Plates by Joseph Roth
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1880-1900 pair of majolica begonia leaf plates by Joseph Roth, London. Double begonia leaves with stems. Each impressed "J R" over "L". Rich ochre color en verso. Old antiques ...
Majolica
Vintage Limoges Jmmet Seignolles plates & box Souvenir de son Vogage a Lourdes
By Limoges
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Set of Elegant vintage Limoges box and two plates. Marked on base as “Jammet Seignolles Souvenir de mon voyage á Lourdes”. -Memories of my trip to Lourdes-. Original from Horlogerie...
Enamel, Gold Leaf
Cast Brass Library Light in Polished Nickel with Nickel Plated Brass Lampshade
Located in London, GB
Designed by Andrew and produced by hand with care and attention to detail, the Swing Arm Library Light was introduced to the collection in 2013 and has been one of our best selling s...
Brass, Nickel
Vintage L’Or Du Soir Clip-On Earrings in Blue Resin – Rare Collectors’ Piece
Located in TOULOUSE, FR
These rare vintage clip-on earrings by L’Or Du Soir embody the poetic artistry from French manufactory known for its extremely limited production. Crafted using signature jewelry res...
Silver Plate
Villeroy & Boch Majolica Plate in a Footed Wire Basket with Heart Shaped Handles
By Villeroy & Boch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An 19th century basket made up of a hand formed twisted and looped wire holder set with a Majolica glazed plate at the center. The plate shows a geometric pattern glazed in earth t...
Wire
Exceptional Yves Saint Laurent wheat necklace, created by Maison Goossens
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in TOULOUSE, FR
This exceptional Yves Saint Laurent wheat necklace, created by the legendary Maison Goossens, represents one of the most iconic motifs in couture jewelry history. The wheat or ear-of...
Silver Plate
Antique European Brooch Pietra Dura Stone Gilt Silver / 12gr
Located in SE
Antique micro-mosaic brooch with a fine bouquet inlaid with hand - cut semi - precious stones with great accuracy . Likely Italian early 20th. cent example of Pietra Dura technique ...
Chalcedony, Gold Plate, Silver
Hermes vintage Bracelet in belt optic
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, BE
Enter the realm of enchantment with this majestic and charming Hermes bracelet, a true masterpiece of elegance and sophistication. Crafted from gleaming silver, this exquisite piece...
Gold Plate, Silver
Vintage 19th Century Sheffield Bamboo Plate Cruet Set of 7
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite late 19th-century Victorian cruet set by the renowned James Deakin & Sons of Sheffield is a masterclass in the Aesthetic Movement's "Japonisme" style. The silver-p...
Silver Plate
Rare Circa 1906 Rodgers Bros Charter Oak Meat Fork w/ Acorn Branch & Leaf Motif
By 1847 Rogers Bros.
Located in Red Lion, PA
Its substantial weight and ornate "Aesthetic Movement" styling make it a commanding statement piece for a modern tablescape, bridging the gap between historical artifact and function...
Silver Plate, Brass
Victorian Antique Centrepiece Vase, Ram Horn, Glass & Silverplate, Circa 1880
Located in London, London
Made circa 1880, this striking, Victorian, antique silver plated centrepiece, stands on Ram horn legs, and features a varicoloured glass dish and trumpet vase. The centrepiece measur...
Silver Plate
Crystal Opal Ring Patinated Silver Gold Ivy Neon Green Australian Stone Unisex
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
Patinated gold-plated silver ring with natural Crystal Opal opal origin - Australia stone weight - 4.8 carats ring weight - 12.65 grams ring size - 7.75 US stone measurements - 0.51...
Opal, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Goossens Mermaid Pendant Necklace, Lagune Collection Summer 2026
By Goossens Paris
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Mermaid Pendant Necklace from the new Summer 2026 Lagune Collection by Goossens Paris. This short necklace combines a handcrafted mermaid pendant, glass beads, aventurine, and freshw...
Freshwater Pearl, Rock Crystal, Aventurine, Gold Plate, Brass
Tantalus Wine Cradle by Hukin & Heath in the Christopher Dresser Style
By Hukin & Heath, Christopher Dresser
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Aesthetic Movement silver plate Tantalus Wine Cradle (1834-1904) made by Hukin & Heath, Birmingham, England and done in the style of Christopher Dresser.
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century Russian Silverplate, Champleve, and Glass Salt Dip
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Silverplate, champleve and glass Russian salt dip, early 20th century. Russian mark denotes that it is Jeweler's metal, referring to a copper, nickle, and zinc alloy, and the number ...
Silver Plate, Enamel
Original Christopher Dresser teapot Elkington & Co
By Christopher Dresser
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Silver plated Victorian teapot by Elkington & Co designed By Dr Christopher Dresser. A stylish design years ahead of its time. In good condition and becoming increasingly rare.
Silver Plate
$1,196Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 12 Chinese Export Silver Spider Web Form Place Card Holders
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese Export, early 20th century. A set of 12 Chinese Export silverplate and sterling silver spider web model place card holders. Each piece has delicate silver webbing, a plated ...
Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
A Pair of Jensen Style Serving Spoons, stately sized
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very impressive pair of Salad or Side Dish Servers in the style of George Jensen, the famous Danish Silver Smith. The serving pieces are large and practical for a Buffet Service. T...
Silver Plate
Aquamarine Ring Blue Beryl Cabochon Magic Tree Unisex Ring 22K gold
Located in Berlin, DE
Patinated silver and 22K gold ring with natural Aquamarine stone measurements - 0.28 x 0.67 x 0.79 in / 7 х 17 х 20 mm stone weight - 19.25 carats ring size - 8.5 US ring weight - 11...
Beryl, Aquamarine, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver, Silver, Gold Plate
Game center piece Bronze, c. 1860 Christofle goldsmith to Emperor Napoleon III
By Christofle
Located in Paris, FR
An exceptional centerpiece signed Christofle artwork is silver-plated bronze with a very nice patina. The artistic part is a work of achievement; the base is pierced, composed of bra...
Bronze
19th Century American Victorian Silver Plate Ice Water Pitcher & Tray
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian (Aesthetic Movement) silver-plate ice water pitcher on stand with tray and handle etched with Japanese designs (marked: ROGERS & BRO-TRIPLE PLATE).
Silver
Aetna Works Mother of Pearl and Sterling Silver Collar Fruit Knives, Set of Four
By Landers, Frary & Clark 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Landers, Frary & Clark – Aetna Works, founded in New Britain, Connecticut, 1866, a set of four fruit and cheese knives. Mother of pearl handles are joined to plated blades b...
Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Jointed swing arm Library Light in Bronze with matching Brass Lampshade
Located in London, GB
Designed by Andrew and produced by hand with care and attention to detail, the Double Swing Arm Library Light was introduced to the collection in 2013 and has been one of our best se...
Brass
Swing arm Library Light in Antique Brass with matching Brass Lampshade
Located in London, GB
Designed by Andrew and produced by hand with care and attention to detail, the Double Swing Arm Library Light was introduced to the collection in 2013 and has been one of our best se...
Brass
Single arm swing arm Library Light in Antique Brass with Silk pleated shade
Located in London, GB
Designed by Andrew and produced by hand with care and attention to detail, the Double Swing Arm Library Light was introduced to the collection in 2013 and has been one of our best se...
Brass
18-Piece Coalport Hand-Painted Artist Signed Fish Service with "Shagreen" Border
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Great Barrington, MA
19th century coalport hand-painted, artist signed fish service. This unusual Aesthetic Movement set includes 16 plates, each uniquely painted with named fish, crustaceans and underwa...
Porcelain
In 1880, polymath designer William Morris declared: “If you want a golden rule that will fit everybody, this is it: Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” His words encapsulated the Aesthetic Movement, which prized beauty above all and blurred the lines between fine art and the decorative arts, particularly through lavishly crafted furniture pieces.
The Aesthetic Movement, whose major proponents included author Oscar Wilde, flourished from the 1860s to the 1880s and was mostly popular in England and the United States. Design expositions like the 1876 Centennial International Exhibition in Philadelphia, as well as the publishing of how-to books for interior design, helped disseminate Aesthetic Movement bedroom furniture, serveware, coffee tables and other items, especially to the middle class.
The establishment of new art museums, art clubs and a rising passion for collecting at the time contributed to a growing appreciation for art. Morris’s founding of Morris & Co. in 1862 and the commercializing of this “cult of beauty” by the Liberty store in London, starting in the late 19th century, further disseminated the idea of a domestic space that was thoughtfully and floridly designed.
Leading Aesthetic Movement furniture designers included E.W. Godwin, who drew on Japanese influences and whose work reflected a wider enthusiasm for imported East Asian art. British designer Christopher Dresser created textiles, ceramics and more that were also inspired by Japanese decorative art but were representative of additional diverse design sources that ranged from Egypt to Mexico.
The Aesthetic Movement’s eclecticism resulted in dazzling interiors. Japanese fans were positioned on Renaissance-inspired cabinets with brass hardware, while mantels made of rich walnut or finely carved ebonized wood and adorned with painted Minton tiles mingled with cast-iron chairs against a backdrop of floral wallpaper. In 1881, in New York City, stenciled checkerboard motifs and painted floral murals could be found under an opalescent glass chandelier in a luxurious dressing room designed by German émigré cabinetmaker-decorator George Alfred Schastey. Amid the rise of the industrial age, the style’s promotion of art in everyday life would inform the Arts and Crafts Movement and Art Nouveau.
Find a collection of antique Aesthetic Movement seating, tables, decorative objects and other furniture and antiques on 1stDibs.
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.