German Vintage Ceramics

Elly Kuch

Ceramique Vallauris

Category

1960s German German Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Jasba Vase West Germany Ceramics Craquelé 106-35

H 13.78 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

Vintage Jasba Vase Fat Lava West Germany Ceramics 02010-24

By Jasba

Located in Poperinge, BE

, West Germany ceramics from the 60s-70s, this vase is numbered 0201024 at the bottom. West Germany was

Category

1960s German German Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Jasba Vase Fat Lava West Germany Ceramics 02010-24

H 9.45 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in

Large zoomorphic vase in red fat lava by JASBA - 1970 - West Germany ceramics

By Jasba

Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR

Large zoomorphic vase in red fat lava by JASBA - 1970 - West Germany ceramics Superb zoomorphic

Category

1970s German Mid-Century Modern German Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

Large zoomorphic vase in red fat lava by JASBA - 1970 - West Germany ceramics

H 12.6 in Dm 6.3 in

Ruscha 342 Fat Lava Vase Organic Western Germany Ceramics Signed 1960s-70s

By Ed Ruscha

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Classic Ruscha 342 vase was heavily featured in first retrospective exhibition of West German

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern German Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Pottery, Ceramic

Ruscha 342 Fat Lava Vase Organic Western Germany Ceramics Signed 1960s-70s

H 9.19 in Dm 3.13 in

Carstens Tönnieshof Square Bowl, West Germany Ceramics, 1960s

By Carstens Tönnieshof

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

. The piece is signed with company's logo, "W. Germany", and model numbers on the bottom. We are

Category

Mid-20th Century German Organic Modern German Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Gold

Carstens Tönnieshof Square Bowl, West Germany Ceramics, 1960s

H 2.2 in W 10 in D 9.75 in

Dada-style Bowl, Mid-Century Scandinavian or German Ceramics

Located in PARIS, FR

Superb mid-century Scandinavian or German free form bowl in the dada style. Intricate glazed

Category

1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern German Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Dada-style Bowl, Mid-Century Scandinavian or German Ceramics

H 13 in W 39 in D 35 in

Red Fat Lava Vase Scheurich West Germany Ceramics 203-26

By Scheurich Keramik

Located in Poperinge, BE

Germany earthenware by Scheurich in the 1960s, numbered at the bottom 203-26. West Germany was actually a

Category

1960s German German Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Red Fat Lava Vase Scheurich West Germany Ceramics 203-26

H 10.44 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in

Carstens Tönnieshof Set of Bowl and Vase, West Germany Ceramics, 1960s

By Carstens Tönnieshof

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

. The pieces are signed with "W. Germany" and model numbers on the bottoms. The set is in good vintage

Category

Mid-20th Century German Organic Modern German Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Gold

Carstens Tönnieshof Set of Bowl and Vase, West Germany Ceramics, 1960s

H 8.5 in W 6.25 in D 6.25 in

Carstens Tönnieshof Set of Bowl and Vase, West Germany Ceramics 1960s

By Scheurich Keramik, Carstens Tönnieshof, Bay Keramik

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

their factories to the DDR. The Carstens Uffrecht factory in East Germany became the manufacturer VEB

Category

Mid-20th Century German Organic Modern German Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Gold

Carstens Tönnieshof Set of Bowl and Vase, West Germany Ceramics 1960s

H 2.63 in W 8.25 in D 8.25 in

Carstens Tönnieshof Set of Large Bowl and Vase, West Germany Ceramics, 1960s

By Carstens Tönnieshof

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

. The pieces are signed with "Made in West Germany", "W. Germany", and model numbers on the bottoms; the

Category

Mid-20th Century German Organic Modern German Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Gold

Carstens Tönnieshof Set of Large Bowl and Vase, West Germany Ceramics, 1960s

H 8.5 in W 6.25 in D 6.25 in

Blue Ceramic Vase by Strehla, East German Mid-Century Design, Germany 1960s

By Strehla

Located in Bergen, NO

-after designs. A collectible piece perfect for design enthusiasts, collectors of East German ceramics

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern German Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Blue Ceramic Vase by Strehla, East German Mid-Century Design, Germany 1960s

H 8.27 in Dm 3.75 in

Large Vintage West Germany Art Pottery Schlossberg Ceramic Jug, 1970s

By West German Pottery

Located in Valencia, VC

This Schlossberg jug vase, form 279-35, is a notable example of West German ceramics from the 1970s

Category

1970s German Mid-Century Modern German Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Vintage West Germany Art Pottery Schlossberg Ceramic Jug, 1970s

H 13.78 in Dm 6.3 in

Art Deco Female Face in Hand Painted Glazed Ceramics, Germany, 1950s

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Art Deco female face in hand painted glazed ceramics, Germany, 1950s. Measures: 18.5 x 13 cm. In

Category

1950s German Art Deco German Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Female Face in Hand Painted Glazed Ceramics, Germany, 1950s

H 7.09 in W 5.12 in D 2.76 in

Huge Studio Ceramics Floor Vase from Wilhelm & Elly Kuch, 1960s, Germany

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Huge Studio Ceramics Floor Vase from Wilhelm & Elly Kuch, 1960s Germany. Very good condition

Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern German Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Huge Studio Ceramics Floor Vase from Wilhelm & Elly Kuch, 1960s, Germany

H 20.87 in Dm 8.27 in

Large hand crafted SCHEURICH West-Germany Vase - Germany, circa 1970s

By Scheurich Keramik, West German Pottery

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Ceramic Scheurich, West-Germany vase with a rough, speckled texture and a handle at the top. It has

Category

1970s German Mid-Century Modern German Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Large hand crafted SCHEURICH West-Germany Vase - Germany, circa 1970s

H 25.6 in Dm 11.82 in

West Germany Vase Oberhessische Keramik Walter Becht KG 170/24

By West German Pottery

Located in Poperinge, BE

by collectors and serious collectors of West Germany ceramics. West Germany was actually a

Category

Mid-20th Century German German Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

West Germany Vase Oberhessische Keramik Walter Becht KG 170/24

H 9.45 in Dm 9.45 in

Vintage "Scheurich Keramik" Ceramic Vase, impressed "W.Germany", 1960's

By West German Pottery

Located in Beirut, LB

This vintage West Germany ceramic vase,from mid-20th century, features a classic, bulbous shape

Category

Mid-20th Century German Other German Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage "Scheurich Keramik" Ceramic Vase, impressed "W.Germany", 1960's

H 7.09 in Dm 3.94 in

Zoller, Germany, Large Beer Mug in Hand Painted Ceramics, Mid-20th Century

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Zoller, Germany. Large beer mug in hand painted ceramics, mid-20th century. Measures: 41 x 14 cm

Category

Mid-20th Century German German Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Zoller, Germany, Large Beer Mug in Hand Painted Ceramics, Mid-20th Century

H 16.15 in Dm 5.52 in

Ahr Keramik, Germany, Art Deco Female Face in Hand Painted Glazed Ceramics

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Ahr Keramik, Germany. Art Deco female face in hand painted glazed ceramics. Dated 1958. Measures

Category

1950s German Art Deco German Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Ahr Keramik, Germany, Art Deco Female Face in Hand Painted Glazed Ceramics

H 7.49 in W 5.12 in D 1.97 in

West Germany Ceramic Vide Poche, circa 1970s, Signature to Identify

By West German Pottery

Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR

colours are soft and pastel. One can recognize the West German ceramics from the 70's. The shapes are

Category

1970s German Mid-Century Modern German Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

West Germany Ceramic Vide Poche, circa 1970s, Signature to Identify

H 2.17 in W 7.29 in D 5.32 in

Glazed Ceramic Vase, Germany, 1960s

Located in RUEIL-MALMAISON, FR

West German ceramics from the 1960s, with strong graphics and highly textured speckled glaze. The

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern German Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Glazed Ceramic Vase, Germany, 1960s

H 8.27 in Dm 8.27 in

Roth Keramic Blue Vase, 1970s, West Germany

By Roth Keramik

Located in Hastings, GB

Ebernhahn at the heart of the West German ceramics industry. It was relatively small employing only about 20

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern German Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Roth Keramic Blue Vase, 1970s, West Germany

H 8.67 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in

Extra Large West German Ceramic Vase by Scheurich, 1970s

By Scheurich Keramik

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This beautiful 1970s-era vase was manufactured by the highly acclaimed West German ceramics

Category

1970s German Mid-Century Modern German Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Extra Large West German Ceramic Vase by Scheurich, 1970s

H 18 in W 9 in D 9 in

20th Century German W. Germany Ceramic Vase

Located in High Point, NC

experimentation of mid-century German ceramics. A true testament to the era’s distinctive design aesthetics.

Category

20th Century German German Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century German W. Germany Ceramic Vase

H 9 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in

1960s Extra Large West German Orange Glaze Ceramic Vase by Scheurich

By Scheurich Keramik

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 1960's, Mid-Century, extra large, eye-catching floor vase from the West German ceramics

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern German Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Extra Large West German Orange Glaze Ceramic Vase by Scheurich

H 15.5 in W 8 in D 8 in

Roth Keramic Red and Black Vase 1970s, West Germany

By Roth Keramik

Located in Hastings, GB

Ebernhahn at the heart of the West German ceramics industry. It was relatively small employing only about 20

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern German Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Roth Keramic Red and Black Vase 1970s, West Germany

H 9.45 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in

Vintage West German Vase With Floral Detailing

By Bodo Mans

Located in London, GB

' colour scheme. Bay Keramik, one of the greatest producers of West German ceramics in the 1960s

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern German Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Vintage West German Vase With Floral Detailing

H 17.72 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

20th Century German W. Germany Ceramic Vase

Located in High Point, NC

, this vase embodies the experimental artistry and bold aesthetics of mid-century West German ceramics. A

Category

20th Century German German Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century German W. Germany Ceramic Vase

H 9.8 in W 9.8 in D 9.8 in

Several Wall Lights in Glazed Style, Germany, 1970

By OTHR

Located in Rijssen, NL

typical for West-Germany ceramics during that time. They are a bit different is size, but approximately

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern German Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Several Wall Lights in Glazed Style, Germany, 1970

H 10.63 in W 10.63 in D 5.91 in

Midcentury Ceramic Plate by Ruscha, Van Gogh Style Flowers Decor, Germany 1950s

By West German Pottery, Vincent van Gogh, Ruscha

Located in Valencia, VC

ceramics collection shelf. A rare and beautifully preserved example of mid-century German art pottery. We

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern German Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Majolica

Midcentury Ceramic Plate by Ruscha, Van Gogh Style Flowers Decor, Germany 1950s

H 1.78 in Dm 11.23 in

1970's West German Ceramic Lustre Vase, Signed

Located in London, GB

. West German ceramics are known for their high-quality handmade craftsmanship and unique design

Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern German Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

1970's West German Ceramic Lustre Vase, Signed

H 16.15 in Dm 4.73 in

20th Century German Ceramic Pitcher

Located in High Point, NC

pitcher reflects the innovative craftsmanship and distinctive style that defined German ceramics of the

Category

20th Century German German Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century German Ceramic Pitcher

H 16 in W 10.5 in D 9.4 in

Mid Century West German Ceramic Pitcher by Heinz Hommerich for Übelacker, 1960s

By Ü Keramik, West German Pottery

Located in Valencia, VC

bold and organic aesthetic of mid-century West German ceramics. The pitcher’s surface features the

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern German Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century West German Ceramic Pitcher by Heinz Hommerich for Übelacker, 1960s

H 8.67 in Dm 5.91 in

West German Pottery

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Ceramic vase 200-28 with brown and orange glaze, West Germany circa 1970's.

Category

1970s German German Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

West German Pottery

H 11 in Dm 3 in

West German Pottery

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Ceramic vase 407-28 with handle, in brown and orange glaze, West Germany circa 1970's.

Category

1970s German German Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

West German Pottery

H 11 in Dm 3.5 in

West German Pottery

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Ceramic vase 517-30 with flared lip top and orange and brown glazing, West Germany circa 1970's.

Category

1970s German German Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

West German Pottery

H 12 in Dm 5 in

West German Pottery

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Earthy ceramic vessel 407-20 with textural brown and orange details and handle, West Germany circa

Category

1970s German German Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

West German Pottery

H 8 in Dm 3 in

West German Pottery

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Ceramic vessel 12-32-38 with navy blue glazed ends and ribbed beige body, West Germany circa 1970's.

Category

1970s German German Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

West German Pottery

H 15 in Dm 6.5 in

West German Pottery

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Ceramic vase with flared lip top and brown and orange glazing with banding detail, West Germany

Category

1970s German German Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

West German Pottery

H 16.5 in Dm 8.5 in

Mid-20th Century Modern Post-War Painted Glazed Ceramic Vase from West Germany

Located in North Miami, FL

scarcity of resources. German ceramics of this period were characterized by geometric shapes, smooth

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern German Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Mid-20th Century Modern Post-War Painted Glazed Ceramic Vase from West Germany

H 19 in Dm 10 in

Goldscheider, Austria, Art Deco Female Face in Hand Painted Glazed Ceramics

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Goldscheider, Austria. Art Deco female face in hand painted glazed ceramics. Dated 1953. Measures

Category

1950s German Art Deco German Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Goldscheider, Austria, Art Deco Female Face in Hand Painted Glazed Ceramics

H 7.09 in Dm 5.12 in

Foreign West German Pottery

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Germany circa 1970's.

Category

1970s German German Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Foreign West German Pottery

H 12 in Dm 8 in

Scheurich | West German Pottery

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Germany circa 1970's.

Category

1970s German German Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Scheurich | West German Pottery

H 19 in Dm 9.5 in

Ceramic Mid-Century West Germany Handle Vase, Glossy Speckled Enamel, 1960s

By West German Pottery

Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR

Ceramic mid-century West Germany handle vase - Glossy speckled enamel - 1960s This piece is

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern German Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

Ceramic Mid-Century West Germany Handle Vase, Glossy Speckled Enamel, 1960s

H 7.88 in Dm 4.53 in

Antique Germany Liqueur Character Waitress Bottle, E. Bohne, Germany, 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Germany circa 1930s or older, attributed to E. Bohne, Thuringia Germany. Absolutely gorgeous piece hand

Category

1930s German Art Nouveau German Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Germany Liqueur Character Waitress Bottle, E. Bohne, Germany, 1900s

H 7.25 in W 2.63 in D 4.13 in

Vintage Bay Vase West Germany Ceramic Flowers 661-40

By Bay Keramik

Located in Poperinge, BE

Germany ceramics from the 60s-70s, marked and numbered 661-40. West Germany was actually a collective

Category

1960s German German Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Bay Vase West Germany Ceramic Flowers 661-40

H 15.95 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in

Midcentury Ceramic Soliflore, Germany, 1980s

Located in Brussels, BE

Midcentury ceramic soliflore, Germany, 1980s.

Category

1980s German German Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Ceramic Soliflore, Germany, 1980s

H 9.06 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in

Antique Germany Lidded Character Monk Beer Stein, E. Bohne, Germany, 1930s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A gorgeous character beer stein - Monk. This character beer stein has been made in Germany circa

Category

1930s German Art Nouveau German Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Pewter

Antique Germany Lidded Character Monk Beer Stein, E. Bohne, Germany, 1930s

H 8.5 in W 3.63 in D 4.75 in

Antique Germany Lidded King Character Beer Stein, E. Bohne, Germany, 1930s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A gorgeous character beer stein - King. This character beer stein has been made in Germany circa

Category

1930s German Art Nouveau German Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Pewter

Antique Germany Lidded King Character Beer Stein, E. Bohne, Germany, 1930s

H 8.5 in W 3.63 in D 4.75 in

Klinker Keramik West German Pottery

Located in West Hollywood, CA

, West Germany circa 1970's.

Category

1970s German German Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Klinker Keramik West German Pottery

H 16.5 in Dm 9 in

Antique Germany Lidded Character Beer Stein Munich Child, E. Bohne Germany 1930s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A gorgeous character beer stein - Munich Child. This character beer stein has been made in Germany

Category

1930s German Art Nouveau German Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Pewter

Antique Germany Lidded Character Beer Stein Munich Child, E. Bohne Germany 1930s

H 8.5 in W 3.63 in D 4.75 in

Rare c.1970s West Germany Ceramic Head Sculpture, Mid-century Modern Design

By West German Pottery

Located in Skien, NO

**Rare Vintage Ceramic Sculpture – West Germany, 1970s** This rare vintage ceramic sculpture

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern German Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery

Rare c.1970s West Germany Ceramic Head Sculpture, Mid-century Modern Design

H 12.21 in W 5.91 in D 8.27 in

Signed German Fat Lava Glass pitcher Mint green and dark grey

By West German Pottery

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Mid Century 1960s West German fat lava pottery pitcher. Mint green bubbly glaze on smooth

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern German Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Signed German Fat Lava Glass pitcher Mint green and dark grey

H 8.75 in W 6.25 in D 6.25 in

West German Scheurich Fat Lava Red Daisies Decor Pair of Ceramic Vases, 1960s

By West German Pottery, Scheurich Keramik

Located in Valencia, VC

century German ceramics. Design and Features: Forms: 517/ 30 and 264/15 Glaze: Fat Lava with Red Daisies

Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern German Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

West German Scheurich Fat Lava Red Daisies Decor Pair of Ceramic Vases, 1960s

H 11.82 in Dm 7.09 in

20th Century German Ceramic Table Lamp

Located in High Point, NC

testament to the enduring appeal of German ceramics.

Category

20th Century German German Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century German Ceramic Table Lamp

H 36.7 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in

Vintage Bay Vase West Germany Ceramic Beige Brown Blue 619-35

By Bay Keramik

Located in Poperinge, BE

, vintage West Germany ceramics from the 60s-70s, marked and numbered 619-35. West Germany was actually a

Category

1960s German German Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Bay Vase West Germany Ceramic Beige Brown Blue 619-35

H 13.78 in Dm 6.7 in

Fiddle Thread German 800 Silver Flatware Set Service 57 Pieces Dinner

By German Manufactory

Located in Big Bend, WI

Large and heavy dinner size Fiddle Thread German 800 Silver Flatware set - 57 pieces. This set

Category

20th Century German Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Silver

Fiddle Thread German 800 Silver Flatware Set Service 57 Pieces Dinner

H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in

White porcelain German Bavaria vase, marked 'Geroldporzellan'

By Gerold Porzellan

Located in Oostende, BE

Intact white Bavaria vase, from Gerold Porzellan in Germany.

Category

20th Century German Other German Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

White porcelain German Bavaria vase, marked 'Geroldporzellan'

H 10.44 in Dm 4.06 in

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German Vintage Ceramics For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of German vintage ceramics available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique German vintage ceramics was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, metal and porcelain. German vintage ceramics have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. German vintage ceramics made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Rosenthal, Harald Buchrucker and Meissen Porcelain each produced beautiful German vintage ceramics that are worth considering.

How Much are German Vintage Ceramics?

Prices for German vintage ceramics start at $75 and top out at $75,000 with the average selling for $561.

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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