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Antique English Victorian Silver Plated Figural Fish Service Fork Knife Set
Antique English Victorian Silver Plated Figural Fish Service Fork Knife Set

Antique English Victorian Silver Plated Figural Fish Service Fork Knife Set

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique English Victorian Silver Plated Figural Fish Service Fork Knife Set. Item features Cherub

Category

Early 1900s Victorian Antique Forks

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver serving fork with three tines and guilloche on the hexagonal handle
Silver serving fork with three tines and guilloche on the hexagonal handle

Silver serving fork with three tines and guilloche on the hexagonal handle

$239Sale Price|52% Off

H 7.88 in W 0.79 in D 0.79 in

Silver serving fork with three tines and guilloche on the hexagonal handle

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver serving fork with three tines and guilloche on the hexagonal handle. Metal

Category

19th Century European Antique Forks

Materials

Silver

Silver fish serving fork w/ four prongs & engraved handle w/ friezes & scrolls
Silver fish serving fork w/ four prongs & engraved handle w/ friezes & scrolls

Silver fish serving fork w/ four prongs & engraved handle w/ friezes & scrolls

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver four-pronged fish serving fork with engravings, handle with friezes and scrolls

Category

19th Century European Antique Forks

Materials

Silver

Georg Jensen, set of six Beaded dinner forks in 830 silver.
Georg Jensen, set of six Beaded dinner forks in 830 silver.

Georg Jensen, set of six Beaded dinner forks in 830 silver.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Georg Jensen, a set of six Beaded dinner forks in 830 silver. Hallmark from 1926-1928. Perfect

Category

1920s Danish Antique Forks

Materials

Silver

Silver fish serving fork with floral design, four prongs and raised handle
Silver fish serving fork with floral design, four prongs and raised handle

Silver fish serving fork with floral design, four prongs and raised handle

$700Sale Price|30% Off

H 9.85 in W 2.6 in D 1.19 in

Silver fish serving fork with floral design, four prongs and raised handle

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver fish fork with floral design, four prongs, and a raised handle. Metal: Silver

Category

19th Century European Antique Forks

Materials

Silver

Set of twelve silver oyster forks with three tines and raised handles
Set of twelve silver oyster forks with three tines and raised handles

Set of twelve silver oyster forks with three tines and raised handles

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Set of twelve silver oyster forks with three tines and raised handles. Metal: Silver

Category

19th Century European Antique Forks

Materials

Silver

Silver fish serving fork with floral motifs in relief on the handle
Silver fish serving fork with floral motifs in relief on the handle

Silver fish serving fork with floral motifs in relief on the handle

$840Sale Price|30% Off

H 8.47 in W 1.97 in D 1.19 in

Silver fish serving fork with floral motifs in relief on the handle

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver fish serving fork with floral motifs in relief on the handle. Metal: Silver

Category

19th Century European Antique Forks

Materials

Silver

Silver fish serving fork with gold tines and relief on the handle
Silver fish serving fork with gold tines and relief on the handle

Silver fish serving fork with gold tines and relief on the handle

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver fish serving fork with golden tines and relief on the handle. Metal: Silver

Category

19th Century European Antique Forks

Materials

Silver

Silver fish serving fork with reliefs and a crown on the handle
Silver fish serving fork with reliefs and a crown on the handle

Silver fish serving fork with reliefs and a crown on the handle

$598Sale Price|52% Off

H 9.85 in W 1.97 in D 1.19 in

Silver fish serving fork with reliefs and a crown on the handle

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver fish serving fork with reliefs and a crown on the handle. Metal: Silver. Origin

Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Forks

Materials

Silver

Georg Jensen Beaded. Two meat forks in 830 silver. 1915-1930
Georg Jensen Beaded. Two meat forks in 830 silver. 1915-1930

Georg Jensen Beaded. Two meat forks in 830 silver. 1915-1930

Located in København, Copenhagen

Georg Jensen Beaded. Two meat forks in 830 silver. 1915-1930 hallmark. In excellent condition

Category

1910s Danish Antique Forks

Materials

Silver

Dutch Silver Art Nouveau Pastry Forks, by Van Kempen en Zn
Dutch Silver Art Nouveau Pastry Forks, by Van Kempen en Zn

Dutch Silver Art Nouveau Pastry Forks, by Van Kempen en Zn

By Van Kempen

Located in Delft, NL

Dutch silver Art Nouveau pastry forks, by van Kempen en Zn. A graceful Art Nouveau pastry fork

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Forks

Materials

Silver

2 David Andersen Norway Gold Wash Sterling Enamel Lemon & Pickle Forks
2 David Andersen Norway Gold Wash Sterling Enamel Lemon & Pickle Forks

2 David Andersen Norway Gold Wash Sterling Enamel Lemon & Pickle Forks

$88Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 5.81 in W 1 in D 0.18 in

2 David Andersen Norway Gold Wash Sterling Enamel Lemon & Pickle Forks

By David Andersen

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Set of 2 David Andersen Norway gold washed sterling silver green enamel lemon and pickle forks

Category

Early 20th Century Norwegian Antique Forks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Evald Nielsen, Rare Art Nouveau Lobster Fork in Silver, Approx, 1920
Evald Nielsen, Rare Art Nouveau Lobster Fork in Silver, Approx, 1920

Evald Nielsen, Rare Art Nouveau Lobster Fork in Silver, Approx, 1920

Located in København, Copenhagen

Evald Nielsen, rare Art Nouveau lobster fork in silver. Model number 10. Approx. 1920. Marked

Category

1920s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Forks

Materials

Silver

John Gilbert England Sterling Silver Fish Fork and Knife Serving Set
John Gilbert England Sterling Silver Fish Fork and Knife Serving Set

John Gilbert England Sterling Silver Fish Fork and Knife Serving Set

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Antique sterling silver fish fork and knife serving set by John Gilbert of England, circa 1858. No

Category

19th Century Antique Forks

Materials

Sterling Silver

SAMUEL PEACE - Pistol Grip Silver Plate Knives & Forks - UK - Early 20th Century
SAMUEL PEACE - Pistol Grip Silver Plate Knives & Forks - UK - Early 20th Century

SAMUEL PEACE - Pistol Grip Silver Plate Knives & Forks - UK - Early 20th Century

By Samuel Peace

Located in Chatham, ON

SAMUEL PEACE - Antique set of fine quality pistol grip knives and forks - featuring silver plate

Category

Early 20th Century English Georgian Antique Forks

Materials

Silver Plate, Stainless Steel

Antique Wrought Iron Eel Fork Mounted on to a Basalt Rock
Antique Wrought Iron Eel Fork Mounted on to a Basalt Rock

Antique Wrought Iron Eel Fork Mounted on to a Basalt Rock

$580Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 20.87 in W 9.06 in D 0.4 in

Antique Wrought Iron Eel Fork Mounted on to a Basalt Rock

Located in Søborg, DK

A wrought iron eel fork from the 18th century. Extremely decorative and a functional piece of art

Category

18th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Forks

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Sterling Silver Antler Stag Horn Cows Head Fork & Knife Meat Carving Set
Antique Sterling Silver Antler Stag Horn Cows Head Fork & Knife Meat Carving Set

Antique Sterling Silver Antler Stag Horn Cows Head Fork & Knife Meat Carving Set

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique German / Bavarian fork and knife carving set with antler / stag horn handles accompanied by

Category

19th Century German Victorian Antique Forks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Gorham Salad Fork Set of 12, Silver Plate, American Classical
Antique Gorham Salad Fork Set of 12, Silver Plate, American Classical

Antique Gorham Salad Fork Set of 12, Silver Plate, American Classical

By Gorham

Located in Malibu, CA

Lovely flatware in silver plate. Salad forks by Gorham in the Shelburne pattern in excellent

Category

Early 20th Century North American American Classical Antique Forks

Materials

Silver Plate

Early 19th Century Silver and Horn Mounted Roasting Fork, circa 1830
Early 19th Century Silver and Horn Mounted Roasting Fork, circa 1830

Early 19th Century Silver and Horn Mounted Roasting Fork, circa 1830

Located in Central England, GB

A rare early 19th century silver and Horn Mounted Roasting Fork. This rare and unusual piece is

Category

19th Century British Antique Forks

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver Enamel Guilloche Fork Spoon Appetizer Serving Set David Andersen
Sterling Silver Enamel Guilloche Fork Spoon Appetizer Serving Set David Andersen

Sterling Silver Enamel Guilloche Fork Spoon Appetizer Serving Set David Andersen

By David Andersen

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and fine set of sterling silver and purple eggplant enamel guilloche appetizer fork and

Category

Early 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Antique Forks

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

1900s Paye & Baker Sterling Silver Art Deco Mechanical Plunger Pickle Fork
1900s Paye & Baker Sterling Silver Art Deco Mechanical Plunger Pickle Fork

1900s Paye & Baker Sterling Silver Art Deco Mechanical Plunger Pickle Fork

By Paye & Baker

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An Art Deco period sterling silver Plunger pickle fork, showing the mark for Paye & Baker

Category

Early 20th Century American International Style Antique Forks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Small Breakfast Utensils Meat Fork, Butter Knife, Spoon German 1920s
Art Nouveau Small Breakfast Utensils Meat Fork, Butter Knife, Spoon German 1920s

Art Nouveau Small Breakfast Utensils Meat Fork, Butter Knife, Spoon German 1920s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

brings vintage warmth and style to any table. The collection includes two small meat forks, a butter

Category

1920s German Art Nouveau Antique Forks

Materials

Stainless Steel

Antique Gorham 1880 Piper Sterling Silver Youth Fork and Knife Set
Antique Gorham 1880 Piper Sterling Silver Youth Fork and Knife Set

Antique Gorham 1880 Piper Sterling Silver Youth Fork and Knife Set

$140Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 7.12 in W 1 in D 0.18 in

Antique Gorham 1880 Piper Sterling Silver Youth Fork and Knife Set

By Gorham

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Antique Gorham Sterling silver youth fork and knife in the 1880 Piper pattern. Engraved on back of

Category

1880s American Antique Forks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Albert Coles Coin Silver Fork Spoon Knife Set with Box
Antique Albert Coles Coin Silver Fork Spoon Knife Set with Box

Antique Albert Coles Coin Silver Fork Spoon Knife Set with Box

By Albert Coles

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Antique coin silver knife, fork and spoon set by Albert Coles. Engraved "Fanny" Beautiful

Category

Mid-19th Century American Antique Forks

Materials

Silver

Wm. B. Durgin Co. Regent Pattern Sterling Silver Cold Meat Serving Fork
Wm. B. Durgin Co. Regent Pattern Sterling Silver Cold Meat Serving Fork

Wm. B. Durgin Co. Regent Pattern Sterling Silver Cold Meat Serving Fork

By William B. Durgin

Located in valatie, NY

Wm. B. Durgin Co. Regent Pattern Sterling Silver Cold Meat Serving Fork. This pattern is known for

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Forks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Twelve 19th Century Chawner & Co George William Adams Sterling Silver Forks
Twelve 19th Century Chawner & Co George William Adams Sterling Silver Forks

Twelve 19th Century Chawner & Co George William Adams Sterling Silver Forks

By George William Adams, Chawner & Co.

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Twelve English 19th century Chawner & Co - George William Adams sterling silver forks, 1858, London

Category

19th Century English Antique Forks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Wedgwood Majolica Japonisme Cobalt Blue Pickle and Fork Plate, Dated 1879
Wedgwood Majolica Japonisme Cobalt Blue Pickle and Fork Plate, Dated 1879

Wedgwood Majolica Japonisme Cobalt Blue Pickle and Fork Plate, Dated 1879

By Josiah Wedgwood

Located in Philadelphia, PA

different pickled vegetable, are separated by long handled three-tined forks. An outstanding example in both

Category

19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Forks

Materials

Earthenware

Edwardian "Regent" 16 piece Fork/Knife Silver Plate Silverware Set by Gorham
Edwardian "Regent" 16 piece Fork/Knife Silver Plate Silverware Set by Gorham

Edwardian "Regent" 16 piece Fork/Knife Silver Plate Silverware Set by Gorham

Located in Van Nuys, CA

occasions and special events. Stamped "Pat 1902 Gorham electro plate" Set of 16 2- Dining Forks 2-Salad

Category

Early 1900s American Antique Forks

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Plated Set Fish Knifes & Forks for 12 people, Sheffield England, 1910s
Silver Plated Set Fish Knifes & Forks for 12 people, Sheffield England, 1910s

Silver Plated Set Fish Knifes & Forks for 12 people, Sheffield England, 1910s

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

This amazing set of 24 cutlery pieces. Fish Knifes & Forks for 12 people made in Sheffield, England

Category

Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Forks

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Imperial Russian Silver & Cloisonne Enamel Lemon Fork by Nikolay Zverev
Antique Imperial Russian Silver & Cloisonne Enamel Lemon Fork by Nikolay Zverev

Antique Imperial Russian Silver & Cloisonne Enamel Lemon Fork by Nikolay Zverev

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A very fine Russian silver lemon fork. By Nikolay Zverev With polychrome cloisonné enamel

Category

Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Forks

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Set of thirty-seven silver units, forks, tea & coffee spoons w/ applied reliefs
Set of thirty-seven silver units, forks, tea & coffee spoons w/ applied reliefs

Set of thirty-seven silver units, forks, tea & coffee spoons w/ applied reliefs

$2,100Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 5.91 in W 1.97 in D 1.19 in

Set of thirty-seven silver units, forks, tea & coffee spoons w/ applied reliefs

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Set of thirty-seven silver units, forks, teaspoons and coffee spoons with applied

Category

19th Century European Antique Forks

Materials

Silver

Set of 12 Thomas Nortzen Antique Large Georgian Sterling Silver Dinner Forks
Set of 12 Thomas Nortzen Antique Large Georgian Sterling Silver Dinner Forks

Set of 12 Thomas Nortzen Antique Large Georgian Sterling Silver Dinner Forks

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This set of twelveantique dinner forks were made by Thomas Nortzen of Ireland and date to

Category

Early 19th Century Irish George IV Antique Forks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Fruit Set 24 Knives Forks Allen Darwin Sheffield Asprey
Antique Sterling Silver Fruit Set 24 Knives Forks Allen Darwin Sheffield Asprey

Antique Sterling Silver Fruit Set 24 Knives Forks Allen Darwin Sheffield Asprey

By Asprey & Garrard Limited, Allen & Darwin Silver 1

Located in Portland, OR

solid sterling silver; the handles, blades & fork ends are solid sterling throughout. The set comprising

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Forks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fruit Knifes and Forks Flatware Set in Wooden Stand, ca. 1890s Austria
Fruit Knifes and Forks Flatware Set in Wooden Stand, ca. 1890s Austria

Fruit Knifes and Forks Flatware Set in Wooden Stand, ca. 1890s Austria

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful flatware fruit knife and fork set from the 1890's. Made in Europe. Handles are in the

Category

1890s Austrian Victorian Antique Forks

Materials

Metal

Vintage Sterling Silver "Twist and Ball" Cocktail or Serving Forks S/10 Barware
Vintage Sterling Silver "Twist and Ball" Cocktail or Serving Forks S/10 Barware

Vintage Sterling Silver "Twist and Ball" Cocktail or Serving Forks S/10 Barware

Located in North Miami, FL

These wonderful vintage hallmarked sterling cocktail or serving forks add beauty to any table. They

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Forks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 18Pc Mother of Pearl Sterling Silver Fork Knife Fish Flatware Cutlery
Antique 18Pc Mother of Pearl Sterling Silver Fork Knife Fish Flatware Cutlery

Antique 18Pc Mother of Pearl Sterling Silver Fork Knife Fish Flatware Cutlery

Located in Dayton, OH

Early 20th century set of mother of pearl handled 6 table knives, 6 forks, and 6 spreaders. Main

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Forks

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver

Silver fish serving fork w/ 4 engraved tines & grooves along the raised handle
Silver fish serving fork w/ 4 engraved tines & grooves along the raised handle

Silver fish serving fork w/ 4 engraved tines & grooves along the raised handle

$665Sale Price|30% Off

H 10.44 in W 2.37 in D 1.19 in

Silver fish serving fork w/ 4 engraved tines & grooves along the raised handle

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver fish serving fork with four engraved tines and grooves along the raised handle

Category

19th Century European Antique Forks

Materials

Silver

Fish serving fork in cut silver with engravings and grooves on the handle
Fish serving fork in cut silver with engravings and grooves on the handle

Fish serving fork in cut silver with engravings and grooves on the handle

$770Sale Price|30% Off

H 9.85 in W 2.13 in D 1.19 in

Fish serving fork in cut silver with engravings and grooves on the handle

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver fish serving fork with engravings and grooves on the handle. Metal: Silver

Category

19th Century European Antique Forks

Materials

Silver

Silver fish serving fork with four tines and grooves along the raised handle
Silver fish serving fork with four tines and grooves along the raised handle

Silver fish serving fork with four tines and grooves along the raised handle

$598Sale Price|52% Off

H 9.85 in W 2.09 in D 1.19 in

Silver fish serving fork with four tines and grooves along the raised handle

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver fish serving fork with four tines and grooves along the raised handle. Metal

Category

19th Century European Antique Forks

Materials

Silver

Silver fish serving fork w/ engravings surrounding a monogram card on the handle
Silver fish serving fork w/ engravings surrounding a monogram card on the handle

Silver fish serving fork w/ engravings surrounding a monogram card on the handle

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver fish serving fork with engravings surrounding a monogram card on the handle

Category

19th Century European Antique Forks

Materials

Silver

Old English Feather-Edge Pattern Serving Fork, London 1773 by William Tuite
Old English Feather-Edge Pattern Serving Fork, London 1773 by William Tuite

Old English Feather-Edge Pattern Serving Fork, London 1773 by William Tuite

By William Tuite

Located in valatie, NY

Old English Feather-Edge Pattern Serving or Salad Fork, London 1773 by William Tuite. This is a

Category

Late 18th Century English George III Antique Forks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Bakelite Handled Appetizer Forks in a Cube-Form Bakelite Stand
Art Deco Bakelite Handled Appetizer Forks in a Cube-Form Bakelite Stand

Art Deco Bakelite Handled Appetizer Forks in a Cube-Form Bakelite Stand

Located in Nantucket, MA

Set of three German Art Deco appetizer forks marked "Rostfrei" (Stainless) with butterscotch

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Forks

Materials

Stainless Steel

Antique Keystone by Whiting Youth Sterling Silver Fork, Knife & Spoon Boxed Set
Antique Keystone by Whiting Youth Sterling Silver Fork, Knife & Spoon Boxed Set

Antique Keystone by Whiting Youth Sterling Silver Fork, Knife & Spoon Boxed Set

By Whiting Manufacturing Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Comprising a youth fork, knife, and spoon. Together with its original presentation box. Engraved with

Category

Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Forks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany Sterling Silver "Vine" Pattern with Pea Pod Motif Cold Meat Fork
Tiffany Sterling Silver "Vine" Pattern with Pea Pod Motif Cold Meat Fork

Tiffany Sterling Silver "Vine" Pattern with Pea Pod Motif Cold Meat Fork

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

, vegetables and fruits. Produced between 1872-1904 this weighty sterling silver cold meat fork has the

Category

1880s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Forks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Dominick & Haff Charles II Pattern Sterling Silver Beaded Cocktail Forks, set/6
Dominick & Haff Charles II Pattern Sterling Silver Beaded Cocktail Forks, set/6

Dominick & Haff Charles II Pattern Sterling Silver Beaded Cocktail Forks, set/6

By Dominick and Haff Silver

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A set of six sterling silver cocktail forks in the Charles II pattern, from Dominick and Haff

Category

1890s American International Style Antique Forks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Martin Hall & Co Sheffield England Sterling Silver Fish Server and Fork Set
Martin Hall & Co Sheffield England Sterling Silver Fish Server and Fork Set

Martin Hall & Co Sheffield England Sterling Silver Fish Server and Fork Set

Located in Washington Depot, CT

. No monogram. Beautifully ornate fish serving set including a fork and a serving knife/spatula. Both

Category

19th Century English Antique Forks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Small Chinese Export Silver Dessert Fork, Marked KH, Early 20th Century, China
Small Chinese Export Silver Dessert Fork, Marked KH, Early 20th Century, China

Small Chinese Export Silver Dessert Fork, Marked KH, Early 20th Century, China

Located in Austin, TX

A charming, small Chinese export silver dessert fork marked KH and Bai Xi, early 20th century

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Forks

Materials

Silver

Rare and Very Fine Fish Fork Made in London by George Adams, 1850
Rare and Very Fine Fish Fork Made in London by George Adams, 1850

Rare and Very Fine Fish Fork Made in London by George Adams, 1850

By George Adams

Located in London, GB

A Rare and Very Fine Fish Fork Made in London in 1850 by George Adams. This unusual piece has an

Category

19th Century British Antique Forks

Mr. Knife Miss Fork by R. Crevel - Surrealist illustrations by MAX ERNST
Mr. Knife Miss Fork by R. Crevel - Surrealist illustrations by MAX ERNST

Mr. Knife Miss Fork by R. Crevel - Surrealist illustrations by MAX ERNST

Located in Middletown, NY

. Knife Miss Fork; Translated by Kay Boyle Paris: The Black Sun Press, 1931. FIRST LIMITED EDITION

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Forks

Materials

Gold Leaf

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Antique Forks For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique forks for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, all antique forks available were constructed with great care. Antique forks have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Art Nouveau, Victorian and Art Deco antique forks are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made antique forks over the years, but those made by Georg Jensen, Tiffany & Co. and Gorham Manufacturing Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Forks?

Prices for antique forks start at $55 and top out at $102,083 with the average selling for $609.

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.