$1,183Sale Price|30% Off
19th Century Art Nouveau Metal Plate, French Design, 30.5 cm
Located in Barcelona, ES
19th century metal plate, Art Nouveau style. By unknown manufacturer, France. In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Ma...
Metal
$1,427Sale Price|30% Off
19th Century Art Nouveau Metal Plate R.Casas and C.Miró
Located in Barcelona, ES
19th century metal plate, Art Nouveau style. By unknown manufacturer, Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Mat...
Metal
French serving tray with chinoiserie painting on black metal, early 19th century
Located in Salzburg, AT
Antique serving tray from France at the beginning of the 19th century. The oval metal tray has an all-round gallery border with 2 handles. The gallery border has a beautiful hand-p...
Metal, Gold
Early 20th Century Spanish Three Tier Dessert Stand
Located in Barcelona, ES
Three tier metal dessert plate from France. Made by unknown manufacturer, early 20th century. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a b...
Metal
$391Sale Price|20% Off
Dish with Coat of Arms, 18th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Pewter deep dish with crowned coat of arms with fleur de lys and Chevrons in the center. The crown topped by a cross is possibly ducal. Chiseled rim. There is a crowned mark almost ...
Metal
Antique Cast Metal Figural & Mechanical Robed Woman Dinner or Service Bell
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
The bell features a cast metal robed female holding up and two piece plated bell.
Metal, Silver Plate, Steel
Salad Serving Set with Salad Bowl by Musterschutz, circa 1920
By Musterschutz
Located in Valencia, Spain
Outstanding three-piece salad set from Musterschutz. This rare set includes: 1- Salad bowl: White-based salad bowl with lobster figures. The piece has on its upper edge a metal rin...
Metal
19th Century Spanish Traditional Metal Plate
Located in Barcelona, ES
Metal plate from Spain by unknown manufacturer, circa 19th century. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Material:...
Metal
Antique French Canary Yellow Metal Tole Transferware Plate W Landscape
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique metal tole ware Faience plate in mustard or canary yellow with transferware landscape scene and laurel wreath border. Measure: 9"
Metal
Four Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Plates C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Four Antique Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Plates C1920 Measures: 1) 1''h x 7''diam; 2) 7''diam x .5''h 3) 9''diam x 1.25''h 4) 10.25''diam x 1''h 10 1/4 x 1 lght green, 9 1/4 x 1 1/...
Metal, Enamel
Spanish Rustic 1900's Wood and Metal Trunk Chest
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1900's Distressed wood and metal hardware trunk in good vintage condition. Very solid and well taken care of, great for storage or can be used as a coffee table.
Wood
Sold
H 13 in W 15.36 in D 6.7 in
Antique 19th Century Victorian Silver Plated Dinner Gong, Walker & Hall c.1890
By Walker & Hall
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century large silver-plated dinner gong, suspended from metal chains between two polished cattle horns on an oak stand.
Metal
French Majolica Jugendstil Art Nouveau Ceramic Plate, circa 1900
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful French Majolica wall plate from the Jugendstil / Art Nouveau period (ca 1900). Elegant design with a lovely lady in the middle. Numbered on the back 1386 with a signature a...
Ceramic
Vintage Outeiro Agueda Hand-Painted Plate from Portugal
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Outeiro Agueda hand-painted plate from Portugal depicting a tipical bird
Ceramic
$900
H 0.5 in Dm 9.1 in
Emile Galle Nancy ceramic / Faience plate Enamel/ paint Decorative Art Nouveau
By Émile Gallé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful painted ceramic by the well known Art Nouveau artist/ designer Emile Galle, also known for cameo glass etched and furniture .
Ceramic, Faience
$375 / item
H 11.25 in W 7 in D 4.75 in
Silver Plated Tiered High Tea Serving Trays or Cake Stand, Sold Singly
Located in Sheffield, MA
Vintage silver plated three-tier afternoon tea stand for high tea service. perfect for tidbits, appetizers, small finger sandwiches, small pastries, sweet or savories. Can also be us...
Silver Plate
$179Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.75 in Dm 6 in
19th Century English Chinoiserie Papier Mache Wine Coaster Tray
Located in Pearland, TX
An antique 19th-Century English black lacquered papier mache wine coaster or tray with a handpainted Chinoiseirie figure and gilt edge. It would be beautiful for display, added to a ...
Paper
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
French Art Nouveau Bronze Card Tray or Pin Tray, Vide - Poche, 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Art Nouveau Bronze card tray or Pin Tray, Vide - Poche, 1920s This absolutely adorable card tray or pin tray, Vide - Poche, is made of bronze and features in a relief a profi...
Bronze
English Tole Chinoiserie Painted Tray, mid 19th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Of rectangular form with rounded corners and a raised edge, painted with chinoiserie decoration
Tin
Large 19th Century Italian Toleware Tray
Located in London, GB
A large 19th Century Italian toleware tray, exquisitely hand-painted in polychrome and gold on a black ground. Decorated with exotic birds, insects and flora. In wonderful origina...
Lacquer
$173
H 4.73 in Dm 11.03 in
Mid-Century Art Deco Style Pressed Glass Pedestal Cake Stand, Belgium 1930's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your table setting with this striking vintage glass pedestal cake stand. Masterfully produced using heavy, high-clarity clear pressed glass, this ...
Glass
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Miniature Cake Stand
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Edwardian English sterling silver bon bon/miniature cake stand; an addition to our rare silverware collection. This exceptional, fi...
Sterling Silver
$876Sale Price|20% Off
H 2 in W 20 in D 30.25 in
Early-20th Century Hand-Painted Chinoiserie Toleware Tray
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Exquisite Early 20th Century hand-painted toleware tray featuring a charming Chinoiserie scene with figures, a pagoda, and lush floral details on a warm Goldenrods background. The sc...
Metal
English Chinoiserie rolled rim tole tray, c. 1830
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautifully rendered English tole tea tray, painted with an extensive chinoiserie landscape in gilt and bronze powder against a black lacquer ground. The rolled rim encloses a dens...
Enamel, Tin
$354Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.56 in W 12.21 in D 10.24 in
Chinoiserie Shell Vide-Poche Black Lacquered Papier Maché, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Chinese shell shape decorative little empty pocket papier mache with a handle late 19th century. Black Lacquered with a Classic chinoiserie scene of the period Napoleon III with a p...
Paper
$173
H 3.75 in Dm 12.6 in
Mid-Century Art Deco Style Pressed Glass Pedestal Cake Stand, Belgium 1930's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Add a touch of timeless geometric elegance to your table setting with this striking vintage pedestal cake stand. Masterfully produced using heavy, high-clarity clear pressed glass, t...
Glass
19th Century Chinoserie Tray
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Large serving tray in metal. Golden hand-painted chinoserie details on black colored metal. Backside black colored. Painted with flowers, birds all around and a chinese family in th...
Metal
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$2,052 / item
H 40 in W 30 in D 0.03 in
"Vigne Fleurie" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"
Located in New York, NY
"Vigne Fleurie" is an exquisite limited edition fine art print that offers a modernist interpretation of a flowering vine set against a lush green colorfield. Each print is a view of...
Paper
Serving Tray, 19th Century English in Papier Mâché
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century English papier mâché serving tray with an exquisitely hand painted scene of a stylized bird, floral bouquet and rococo bordering with lacquered finish. Perfect for servi...
Paper
Chinoiserie Style Octagonal Accent Table
By Lillian August
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Chinoiserie octagonal accent table with fine form and color. Features a classic black lacquer and gilt design with scenes of Asian architecture and natural landscapes decorating an o...
Brass
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
Chinoiserie Coromandel 8-Panel Floor Screen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large chinoiserie 8-panel Coromandel two-sided lacquered wood room divider screen. One scenic side with landscapes, buildings, and figures and boats. Other side painted black with go...
Wood
CASTLE Wardrobe
By House of Hackney
Located in New York, NY
No castle would be complete without a wardrobe in which to keep your royal robes (aka your pyjamas). A majestically beautiful addition to your dream bedroom, this piece is handcrafte...
Wood
$8,508 / set
H 24.01 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
Pair of Painted Chinoiserie Panels
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1960s painted panels depicting trees and birds. Measurements: Height: 44" Width: 26.25".
Wood
18th Century French or Italian Hand-Painted Chinoiserie Panel
Located in Bradenton, FL
Elegant 18th / 19th century hand-painted French or Italian Chinoiserie panel. Panel features colorful branches filled with exotic birds, flowers, butterflies, and Asian characters an...
Silk, Giltwood
Sold|$1,200
H 22.63 in W 29.88 in D 1.25 in
19th Century English Japanned Lacquer Tray, Hand-Painted Chinoiserie
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunning papier mache tray from England, 19th century, with “Japanned” black lacquer and parcel gilt illustrations covering the surface. The tray is glowing from the intricate depi...
Lacquer, Paint, Paper
19th Century English Regency Papier-mâché Chinoiserie Japanned Tray
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 19th century Regency papier-mâché chinoiserie tray. In addition to the lovely pen-work, it has mother of pearl inlay. It is not marked. Lite and general wear.
Wood
$1,200
H 1 in W 19.75 in D 12.75 in
Chinoiserie Hand Painted Papier Mâché Japanned Florentine Drink Serving Tray
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A fine chinoiserie japanned serving tray with a floral and figurative motif. This beautiful tray will be perfect for serving drinks at your next cocktail party. Created from papier m...
Paint, Paper
$4,821
H 66 in W 84 in D 3 in
19th Century English Chinoiserie and Gilt Japanned Tray of the Regency Period
Located in London, GB
Japanned onto tinplated steel, of dished form, with radiused corners and pierced handles, decorated in gilt with Chinoiserie scenes of court life. Dimensions: 26 in / 66 cm x 33 i...
Metal
$2,360Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 60 in W 19 in D 2 in
Large Pair 19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Figurative Distressed Painted Panels
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive large pair of antique distressed original Chinoiserie paintings on wood panels having marvelous weathered patina. Frames are celadon green with silver and gold raised deco...
Wood
$22,000
H 88 in W 47 in D 14 in
19th Century English Black and Gold Chinoiserie Bookcase with Glass Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English black and gold bookcase from the 19th century with Chinoiserie décor and glass doors. This exquisite English black and gold bookcase from the 19th century epitomizes refin...
Glass, Wood
Set the mood when you’re setting the table. The right antique and vintage dinner plates for the meals in your home can truly elevate the dining experience.
We haven’t had our own plate at dinner for very long. It wasn’t until the middle of the 19th century in Europe that individual dinner plates had become the norm, replacing the platters that diners had shared before them. Innovations at the dining table are believed to have been introduced by Italian noblewoman Catherine de’ Medici, who, when she married King Henry II of France in 1533, brought with her decorative table adornments for meals and fine tableware such as silver forks, replacing the fingers and knives utilized during dinner before her arrival. Italy was a bit faster on table settings, and, thanks to Catherine, tableware such as dinner plates would also replace the wooden trenchers and flat slabs of days-old bread that preceded them.
Today, while enthusiasts of mid-century modern furnishings might pine for vintage mismatched dinner plates — a mix of old and new can be refreshing — presenting ceramic vessels, glassware and decorative centerpieces that matched was once actually part of the point as setting the table became more refined during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. And as Fornasetti dinner plates and Chinese porcelain tableware have long held weight as collector’s items and status symbols, your dinner dishes haven’t ever really been merely functional. From antique metal dishes and ornamental earthenware designed by celebrated English ceramics makers Wedgwood, dinner plates are statement-making works that bring elegance and likely stir conversation at your table.
Entertaining is an art form, and the kitchen bar island and dining room table in your space are cherished gathering places where families and friends convene and grow closer over good meals. Browse an extensive collection of antique and vintage dinner plates to pair with these important events today on 1stDibs.
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