Royal Bayreuth Green Leaf Porcelain Plate, Antique Tableware, Bavaria
Located in Coral Gables, FL
A charming antique porcelain plate by Royal Bayreuth, Bavaria, modeled in the form of a richly detailed green leaf. Unlike the majolica traditions of France and Germany, this piece r...
Porcelain
Landers, Frary & Clark Celluloid Ivory Handled Tableware Cutlery – 30 piece Set
By Landers, Frary & Clark 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the makers, Landers, Frary & Clark, a set of 30 table knives and forks with carved, ivory colored Celluloid handles, circa 1900-1920. Landers, Frary & Clark was a housewares ...
Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Footed Centerpiece Bowl by Bailey & Co, 1855
Located in Tarry Town, NY
19th Century Sterling Silver tableware serving footed bowl with Exterior floral design details resting on a proportions round footed base.
Sterling Silver
La Salle by Dominick and Haff Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 69 Pcs
By Dominick and Haff Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
La Salle by Dominick and Haff sterling silver flatware set of 69 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, eight 3/4", 12 forks, 7 1/4", 12 salad forks, 6 1/4", 12 teaspoons, 6", 1...
Sterling Silver
La Salle by Dominick and Haff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Dinner Service 63 Pcs
By Dominick and Haff Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Lovely La Salle by Dominick and Haff sterling silver flatware set - 60 pieces. This set includes: 12 dinner knives, 9 3/4" 12 dinner forks, 7 3/4" 12 salad forks, w/bar, 6 1/4" 12 t...
Sterling Silver
Princess Patricia by Durg Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 90 Pcs Dinner
By Gorham Manufacturing Company, Durgin Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Princess Patricia by Durgin / Gorham sterling silver dinner size flatware set - 90 pieces. This set includes: 12 dinner size knives, 9 1/2" 12 dinner size forks, 7 3/4" 12 salad...
Sterling Silver
$276Sale Price|20% Off
Set of 10 French Green Glazed Ceramic Knife Rests – Provençal Tableware
Located in IT
This set of 10 French ceramic knife rests, featuring a vibrant green glaze, hails from the beautiful region of Provence. Perfect for adding a touch of rustic French charm to your din...
Ceramic
19th Century Dutch 36-piece Blue Onion tableware by Louis Regout Maastricht
By Louis Regout
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Dutch 36-piece Blue Onion tableware by Louis Regout Maastricht A Dutch porcelain tableware, the well-known Blue Onion or Zwiebelmuster pattern by Louis Regout made betw...
Porcelain
Antique Meriden Silver Plated Salt / Spice Cellar or Sugar Bowl with Glass Liner
By Meriden Cut Glass Company, Meriden Silver Plate Co.
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite antique silver-plated salt cellar or sugar bowl was crafted by Meriden, a renowned American silver company. The elegant square-shaped design features a finely detailed...
Crystal, Silver Plate, Brass
Victorian Pairpoint Figural Silverplate Turtle Napkin Ring
By Pairpoint Silver Company
Located in Riverdale, NY
Rare Victorian Pairpoint Figural Silverplate Napkin Ring. Beautifully modeled turtle holding the napkin ring made by the Pairpoint Co. New Bedford, Massachusetts, circa 1890.
Silver Plate
Large Set of French Louis XV Style Porcelain Tableware with Pink and Blue
By Limoges
Located in Dallas, TX
A large set of French porcelain tableware in the Louis XV style with a white ground with pink and blue floral and gilt edging. This set consist of 26 9" plates, 15 8.25"plates, 11 ...
Porcelain
Silver candy bowl, Latvia, 1920s - 1930s
Located in Rīga, LV
The overall design is simple and elegant, typical of Baltic silver tableware from the interwar period. This silver candy bowl can be used as a small serving piece for sweets, nuts o...
Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ornamental Serving Spoon #141
By Georg Jensen
Located in Huntington, NY
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Serving Spoon For over a century, Georg Jensen has produced some of the finest objects in Scandinavian modern design, including silver tableware, servi...
Sterling Silver
Set of silver coffee spoons, 5 pcs., Latvia, 1920s - 1930s
Located in Rīga, LV
This set is a good example of Latvian silver tableware from the interwar period. The spoons can be used as coffee or demitasse spoons, or added to a collection of Baltic silver.
Silver
$1,000 / set
Silver dessert set
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver dessert set with two spoons, fork, spatula and raised handles. Metal: Silver. Origin: French. Brand: Boar's Head. Weight: 101.16 grams. Dimensions: Fork 17.3cmx1....
Silver
2 Antique Silver Mug 84 Silver Russian Viktor Sawinkow Flowers City 875er Silver
Located in Berlin, DE
2 Antique Silver Mug 84 Silver Russian Viktor Sawinkow Flowers City 875er Silver Weight 107 grams The condition can be seen in the pictures.
Silver
19th Century Sterling Silver / Cut Glass Claret Jug / Pitcher
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Late 19th century cut glass and sterling silver tableware / barware serving claret jug. The pitcher is hallmarked by an unknown maker, but clearly originated from Italy since it's 80...
Sterling Silver
Silver Gondola Venice Cobalt Blue Silver Cruet, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A Silver Cruet table Lombardo Veneto (Venice) set in finely pierced silver, decorated with caryatids form and fret patterns. Set consisting of oil cruet, salt, pepper, Venice gondol...
Crystal, Silver
English Silver-Plated Miniature Pepper or Spice Shaker, Circa 1840 Salt Shaker
Located in Wembley, GB
Dimensions (approx.): Height: 2.25 in (5.7 cm) Width: 1.5 in (3.8 cm) antique silver shaker, English silverware, vintage pepper pot, Edwardian silver, Georgian Revival silver, silve...
Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
$513Sale Price|65% Off
Embossed silver fish knife
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver fish knife with leaf and flower reliefs on the blade and handle in Art Nouveau style. Metal: Silver. Origin: French. Brand: Tête Minerve. Weight: 135.29 grams. Di...
Silver
$1,110Sale Price|65% Off
Silver tripod toothpick holder
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver toothpick holder in a tripod shape with a chalice wrapped in vines and resting on a base cut in the shape of feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Porto...
Silver
$17,219
American Silver Marine Bowl
Located in London, GB
An American Sterling Silver Marine-themed Bowl with rope-twist rim and foot, the oval body embossed with two racing yachts within a scrolling cartouche and the reverse with vacant ca...
Silver
19th Century Russian Silver Samovar
Located in London, GB
19th century Russian silver samovar Russian, 1875 Height 42cm, width 28cm, depth 31cm This elegant silver samovar was crafted by Russian craftsmen in 1875. Samovars are a very impo...
Silver
A collection of 6 pieces of various silver and plated silver.
Located in København, Copenhagen
A collection of 6 pieces of various silver and plated silver. Sandwich tong, spoons and more. Early 20th century. In good condition with minor signs of use. Stamped 800 and 90 etc. S...
Silver, Silver Plate
$598Sale Price|52% Off
Silver toothpick holder with chalice
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver toothpick holder with chalice resting on acanthus and base with three raised feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Javali II Title. Weight: 81.91 grams....
Silver
Antique Russian plate 84 Silver edge decoration Viktor Sawinkow 875 Silver
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Russian plate 84 Silver edge decoration Viktor Sawinkow 875 Silver Weight 201 grams The condition can be seen in the pictures.
Silver
$205Sale Price|65% Off
Silver straw-shaped toothpick holder
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver toothpick holder in the shape of a straw and resting on a square base. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 55.02 grams. Dimensions:...
Silver
Silver trumpet-shaped toothpick holder
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver trumpet-shaped toothpick holder resting on a base with three cut-out support feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Javali II Title. Weight: 94.24 grams....
Silver
Silver toothpick holder with bird
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver toothpick holder with a bird pecking an egg and four raised supporting elements. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: boar II Title. Weight: 153.56 grams. Di...
Silver
$1,000 / set
Cut-out silver dessert set
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Dessert set in cut and embossed silver with fork, two spoons and knife. Metal: Silver. Origin: French. Brand: Boar's Head. Weight: 78.84 grams. Dimensions: Fork 14.2cmx2...
Silver
$717Sale Price|52% Off
Silver toothpick holder with chalice
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver toothpick holder with chalice supported by a vase on a plinth with three openwork feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 120.26 ...
Silver
$769Sale Price|65% Off
Silver umbrella-shaped toothpick holder
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver toothpick holder in the shape of an umbrella on a raised and chiseled stand with three support feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: GFV - Guilherme Far...
Silver
$875Sale Price|30% Off
Silver fish knife with engraving
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver fish knife with profusely defined engravings and raised handle surrounding a monogram card. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 127...
Silver
Silver fish knife with cutouts
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver fish knife with cutouts, engraved on the blade and reliefs on the handle. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 183.55 grams. Dimensi...
Silver
Silver ball-shaped toothpick holder
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver toothpick holder in the shape of a ball on an inverted obelisk with engravings, a cut-out base and three openwork feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: ...
Silver
$294 / set
Dutch Silver Cheese Thumb Stalls
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch Silver Cheese Thumb Stalls Dutch silver thumb stalls for holding a piece of cheese. These oval thumb stalls are matted with an engraved motif. The dimensions are 4.2 cm wide x...
Silver
$854Sale Price|65% Off
Silver triangular toothpick holder
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver toothpick holder with chalice supported by a female figure covered in a cloak on a tripod pedestal with raised acanthus leaves and three in the shape of fish. Met...
Silver
Cut-out silver fish knife and fork
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver fish knife and fork, cut and engraved with alluvial gold for tableware, and handles in relief with acanthus leaves.
Silver
$1,400Sale Price|30% Off
Silver toothpick holder with circular base
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver toothpick holder with circular base and three support feet, flower and leaf applications with a calyx in the center. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Abs...
Silver
Silver knife holder with corded handle
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver knife holder with corded handle, gummed base, support for six (6) knives and three cut-out feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight...
Silver
Silver fish knife with scalloped blade
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver fish knife with scalloped blade and handle with raised twists. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Javali II Title. Weight: 177.25 grams. Dimensions: 31.5cm...
Silver
$427Sale Price|65% Off
Silver toothpick holder with golden chalice
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver toothpick holder with gilded chalice supported by putti standing on a guilloche plinth and resting on three acanthus leaf-shaped feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Port...
Silver
Dutch silver small silver spoons by van Kempen & Zonen, 19th century
By Van Kempen
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch silver small silver spoons by van Kempen & Zonen, 19th century A set of twelve silver mocha/tea spoons with a partially twisted handle and a crown on top. All silver spoons be...
Silver
$1,575Sale Price|30% Off
Silver toast holder for six units
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver toast holder for six units and four spherical support elements. Metal: Silver. Origin: English. Brand: London. Weight: 235.90 grams. Dimensions: 13.5cmx9.6cm. Con...
Silver
$1,196Sale Price|65% Off
Silver toothpick holder with flower vase
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver toothpick holder with a vase of flowers among acanthus leaves on a round base with engraved floral motifs supported by three feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portugue...
Silver
$1,435Sale Price|52% Off
Silver toothpick holder with acanthus leaves
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver toothpick holder with acanthus leaves at the base and vine supporting the chalice. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Porto Coroa. Weight: 173.17 grams. Di...
Silver
Silver toothpick holder with salesman figure
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver toothpick holder with a salesman figure on a cut-out base. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Porto Coroa. Weight: 93.86 grams. Dimensions: 6.3cmx16cm. Con...
Silver
$352 / set
Cohr Herregaard fishserving set silver
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Cohr "Herregaard" fish serving set. This set is part of the old production made between 1900-1955. Handle is made of 830 silver, rest is stainless steel. The model is number 5226 L. ...
Silver
$2,187Sale Price|30% Off
Silver toothpick holder with sheep cutout
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver toothpick holder with a ram on a relief plinth and resting on four feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Lisbon Crown. Weight: 155.13 grams. Dimensions:...
Silver
$2,450Sale Price|30% Off
Silver toothpick holder with fish vendor
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver toothpick holder with fishmonger standing on a plinth with a ball and openwork base resting on four cut-out feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Lisbon...
Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Sauce Ladles
By Alexander Cameron
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive set of three antique George IV Scottish Provincial sterling silver fiddle pattern sauce ladles, an addition to our silver flatware collection. ...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Silver Wheat by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 59 Pieces
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Silver wheat by Reed & Barton sterling silver flatware set, 59 pieces. This set includes: 8 knives, 8 3/4" 8 forks, 7 3/8" 8 salad forks, 6 5/8" 8 teaspoons, 6 1/8" 8 cream soup spo...
Sterling Silver
Hong Kong silver, napkin ring and salt shaker in silver. Approx. 1920/30s.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Hong Kong silver, napkin ring and salt shaker in silver. Approx. 1920/30s. Both marked with Chinese characters in relief. In excellent condition. Glass insert with small chip. Napkin...
Silver
Antique Austro-Hungarian Silver Beaker, Circa 1815, Engraved
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Austro-Hungarian silver beaker, an addition to our continental silverware collection. This exceptional antique Austro-Hungarian silver ...
Silver
Victorian James Parkes 1899 Sterling Silver Argyle
By James Parkes
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver argyle, an addition to our dining silverware collection This exceptional antique Victorian sterling sil...
Silver, Sterling Silver
$198,500 / set
Fabergé Silver Flatware Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional 77-piece complete service by Fabergé is a rare treasure from the world-renowned firm. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and ...
Silver
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Menu / Card Holders
By Grey & Co, Birmingham
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive set of four antique Edwardian English sterling silver menu / card holders; an addition to our diverse dining silverware collection These exceptio...
Sterling Silver
Reid & Sons Antique Sterling Silver Knife / Pen Rests
By Reid and Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large pair of antique George V English sterling silver knife / pen rests; an addition to our dining silverware collection. These exceptional and...
Silver, Sterling Silver
$956Sale Price|52% Off
Silver toothpick holder with chalice
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver toothpick holder with chalice on a tripod base. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Mark: Absent. Weight: 158.43 grams. Dimensions: 9cm x 15cm. Content: 833/1000. ...
Silver
$256Sale Price|65% Off
Silver toothpick holder with cut-out chalice
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver toothpick holder with chalice cut between acanthus leaves and resting on three scrolled feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 3...
Silver
While it isn’t always top of mind for some, antique and vintage tableware can enhance even the most informal meal. It has been an intimate part of how we’ve interacted with our food for millennia.
Tableware has played a basic but important role in everyday life. Ancient Egyptians used spoons (which are classified as flatware) made of ivory and wood, while Greeks and Romans, who gathered for banquets involving big meals and entertainment, ate with forks and knives. At the beginning of the 17th century, however, forks were still uncommon in American homes. Over time, tableware has thankfully evolved and today includes increasingly valuable implements.
Tableware refers to the tools people use to set the table, including serving pieces, dinner plates and more. It encompasses everything from the intricate and elaborate to the austere and functional, yet are all what industrial product designer Jasper Morrison might call “Super Normal” — anonymous objects that are too useful to be considered banal.
There are four general categories of tableware — serveware, dinnerware, drinkware and, lastly, flatware, which is commonly referred to as silverware or cutlery. Serveware includes serving bowls, platters, gravy boats, casserole pans and ladles. Most tableware is practical, but it can also be decorative. And decorative objects count as tableware too. Even though they don’t fit squarely into one of the four categories, vases, statues and floral arrangements are traditional centerpieces.
Drinkware appropriately refers to the vessels we use for our beverages — mugs, cups and glasses. There is a good deal of variety that falls under this broad term. For example, your cheerful home bar or mid-century modern bar cart might be outfitted with a full range of vintage barware, which might include pilsner glasses and tumblers. Specialty cocktails are often served in these custom glasses, but they’re still a type of drinkware.
Every meal should be special — even if you’re using earthenware or stoneware for a casual lunch — but perhaps you’re hosting a dinner party to mark a specific event. The right high-quality tableware can bring a touch of luxury to your cuisine. Young couples, for example, traditionally add “fine china,” or porcelain, to their wedding registry as a commemoration of their union and likely wouldn’t turn down exquisite silver made by Tiffany & Co. or Georg Jensen.
It’s important to remember, however, that when you’re setting the dining room table to have fun with it. Just as you might mix and match your dining chairs, don’t be afraid to mix new and old or high and low with your tableware. On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage and antique tableware to help elevate your meal as well as the mood and atmosphere of your entire dining room.
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