$10,002 / set
Porcelain dinner service. Michelaud Frères. Limoges
By Limoges
Located in MADRID, ES
A 55 piece Limoges porcelain dinner service by Michelaud Frères manufactory decorated with floral bouquets in the center of each piece and small floral sprays around the borders. Lob...
Porcelain
Italian Art Nouveau-era decanter with bronze decorations
Located in Milano, IT
Art Nouveau Crystal Decanter with Figurative Bronze Decoration, 20th Century An elegant 20th-century Art Nouveau crystal decanter, adorned with finely crafted bronze decorations fea...
Crystal, Bronze
An Olive Wood 19th Century Carved Holy Land Cup
Located in London, GB
An Olive Wood 19th Century Carved Holy Land Cup. Souvenir from Bethlehem or Jerusalem. The carving of the Dove is meant to symbolise eternal peace.
Wood, Hardwood
Danish maternity pail in copper. With lid and handle. 19th C.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Danish maternity pail, 19th century. Copper maternity pail with lid and curved handle. Traditionally used in Danish households during the 18th–19th century, often as a maternity or h...
Copper
French Baccarat Bicolor Opaline Glass Covered Sugar Bowl with Underplate
Located in London, GB
A charming and highly collectible mid-19th century French opaline glass covered sugar bowl with its matching presentation underplate, traditionally attributed to the revered crystal ...
Opaline Glass
Federal Glass Madrid Yellow Depression Dinnerware Set, 12 Pieces
Located in Coral Gables, FL
A beautiful 12-piece American Depression glass dinnerware set by Federal Glass in the highly collectible Madrid pattern, also known as Spoke, produced between 1933 and 1937. The set ...
Glass
Hocking Glass Old Colony Pink Depression Glass Dessert Service, 1935
Located in Coral Gables, FL
A beautiful Pink Depression Glass dessert service by Hocking Glass in the Old Colony pattern, also known as Lace Edge or Open Lace. Produced between 1935 and 1938, Old Colony is one ...
Glass
Anchor Hocking Sapphire Blue Bubble Glass Dinnerware Set, 20 Pieces
Located in Coral Gables, FL
A beautiful and increasingly collectible 20-piece Anchor Hocking Bubble glass dinnerware set in the iconic Sapphire Blue color, one of the most recognizable American glass patterns o...
Glass
Art Deco Coffee can made of copper with wodden handle around 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Art Deco Coffee can made of copper with wodden handle around 1920s Polished and stove enameled
Copper
Vintage Royal Bayreuth Figural Lobster Creamer, Bavaria
Located in Coral Gables, FL
A whimsical vintage figural lobster creamer by Royal Bayreuth, Bavaria, masterfully modeled as a lobster with raised claws forming the spout and handle. Finished in rich hand-painted...
Porcelain
Vintage Royal Bayreuth Tomato Creamer and Covered Sugar Bowl, Bavaria
Located in Coral Gables, FL
A charming vintage porcelain creamer and covered sugar bowl by Royal Bayreuth, Bavaria, beautifully modeled as ripe tomatoes with vibrant hand-painted red glazes, rich green leaves, ...
Porcelain
Pair of Royal Bayreuth Tomato Form Salt and Pepper Shakers, Germany, Early 20th
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Charming pair of antique figural salt and pepper shakers produced by Royal Bayreuth, Germany, and modeled in the form of ripe tomatoes resting on leafy green calyxes. These whimsical...
Porcelain
Jugendstil centerpiece mad of alpaca and brass with glass around 1908
Located in Wien, Au
Jugendstil centerpiece mad of alpaca and brass with glass around 1908 Polished and stove enameled Original glass
Brass
Antique Victorian Coromandel Three Cut Crystal Decanter Tantalus 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Victorian brass and Coromandel cased three decanter tantalus with engraved cut brass mounts, Circa 1870 in date. Skillfully crafted in Coromandel with a sty...
Crystal, Brass
Antique Copeland 60 Piece Spode Dinner Service 19th Century
By Copeland Spode
Located in London, GB
A Spode Copelands China porcelain 60-piece part dinner service for Thomas Goode & Co, the globally renowned purveyor of luxury china, circa 1880 in date. The set is beautifully prin...
Porcelain
Chinese antique pottery bowl/Cizhou kiln type/13th century - 16th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an iron-painted dish from the Cizhou kiln, produced in northern China. The production date is estimated to be from the Yuan dynasty to the middle of the Ming dynasty (approxi...
Pottery
Vintage Royal Bayreuth Tomato Creamer and Sugar Bowl Set, Bavaria
Located in Coral Gables, FL
A delightful vintage porcelain creamer and covered sugar bowl by Royal Bayreuth, Bavaria, each modeled as a ripe tomato with richly hand-painted red glazes, sculpted green leaves, an...
Porcelain
Royal Bayreuth Bavaria Tomato and Cabbage Porcelain Plates, Set of Four
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Exceptional set of four Royal Bayreuth Bavaria porcelain plates featuring hand-painted ripe tomatoes, delicate white blossoms, and richly textured cabbage leaves rendered in vibrant ...
Porcelain
Antique German Majolica Grape Leaf Dessert Service, Six Pieces, Circa 1900
Located in Coral Gables, FL
An elegant antique German majolica dessert service composed of five dessert plates and one larger serving plate, all decorated with hand-painted grapevine leaves and curling tendrils...
Ceramic
Antique Satin Wood Three Cut Crystal Decanter Tantalus & Games 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Victorian mahogany cased three decanter tantalus with decorative satin wood inlaid decoration and a secret games drawer, Circa 1890 in date. It was skillful...
Crystal, Brass
Large Dinnerware Set by Luneville, France, circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
This impressive classical porcelain set from Lunéville embodies the elegance and tradition of vintage French tableware. Renowned for its graceful shapes and charming floral motifs, e...
Porcelain
Rörstrand, Sweden. Set of two large serving dishes. 'Japan' series.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rörstrand Japan series, set of two large serving dishes. Large serving dishes in faience with oriental-inspired decoration in polychrome colours and finely detailed painting in Japan...
Faience
Rörstrand, Sweden. Set of two large round serving dishes. 'Japan' series.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rörstrand Japan series, set of two large round serving dishes. Large round serving dishes in faience with oriental-inspired decoration in polychrome colours and finely detailed paint...
Faience
Rörstrand. Set of nine lunch plates in faience. 'Japan' series. Early 20th C.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rörstrand Japan series, set of nine lunch plates. Lunch plates in faience with oriental-inspired decoration in polychrome colours and finely detailed painting in Japanese style, char...
Faience
Rörstrand. Set of nine lunch plates in faience. 'Japan' series. Early 20th C.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rörstrand Japan series, set of nine lunch plates. Lunch plates in faience with oriental-inspired decoration in polychrome colours and finely detailed painting in Japanese style, char...
Faience
Rörstrand. Set of ten flat plates in faience. 'Japan' series. Early 20th C.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rörstrand Japan series, set of ten flat plates. Flat plates in faience with oriental-inspired decoration in polychrome colours and finely detailed painting in Japanese style, charact...
Faience
Rörstrand. Set of ten flat and deep dishes. 'Japan' series. Early 20th C.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rörstrand Japan series, set of ten flat and deep dishes. Flat and deep dishes in faience with oriental-inspired decoration in polychrome colours and finely detailed painting in Japan...
Faience
Rörstrand, Sweden. Two serving dishes and a bowl. 'Japan' series. Early 20th C.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rörstrand Japan series, set consisting of two serving dishes and one bowl. Serving dishes and bowl in faience with oriental-inspired decoration in polychrome colours and finely detai...
Faience
Antique Haviland Limoges Porcelain White & Gold Casserole Serving Tureens 15"
By Haviland & Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Impressive lot of Antique 19th century French Limoges serving pieces by Haviland & Co featuring gold acanthus leaf designs. Includes: Lidded Oval Tureen, Lidded Hexagonal Tureen...
Porcelain
Gorham Aesthetic Movement Mixed Metal Tray, Copper & Brass, 1881, USA
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Gorham Aesthetic Movement mixed metal tray. The tray is made of copper and brass with applied sterling silver metal ornaments in a Japanese-inspired style. It dates to 1881 confirmed...
Brass
Antique Pewter Caviar BOX Decorative Box, HERRING JAR Glass Insert & Fish Handle
Located in Wembley, GB
A rare and decorative example of antique silver tableware, combining artistry, functionality, and enduring elegance.
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Fine quality antique 19th century ruby glass gilded tazza
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fine quality antique 19th century ruby glass gilded tazza, having a quality original antique 19th century ruby glass tazza having a shallow circular bowl decorated with gold gilding ...
Glass
Rörstrand, Sweden. Six dinner plates in faience. 'Japan' series. Early 20th C.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rörstrand Japan series, set of six dinner plates. Dinner plates in faience with oriental-inspired decoration in polychrome colours and finely detailed painting in Japanese style, cha...
Faience
Rörstrand, Sweden. Six dinner plates in faience. 'Japan' series. Early 20th C.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rörstrand Japan series, set of six dinner plates. Dinner plates in faience with oriental-inspired decoration in polychrome colours and finely detailed painting in Japanese style, cha...
Faience
Rörstrand, Sweden. Six dinner plates in faience. 'Japan' series. Early 20th C.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rörstrand Japan series, set of six dinner plates. Dinner plates in faience with oriental-inspired decoration in polychrome colours and finely detailed painting in Japanese style, cha...
Faience
Rörstrand, Sweden. Seven deep plates in faience. 'Japan' series. Early 20th C.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rörstrand Japan series, set of seven deep plates. Deep plates in faience with oriental-inspired decoration in polychrome colours and finely detailed painting in Japanese style, chara...
Faience
Rörstrand, Sweden. Four dinner plates in faience. 'Japan' series. Early 20th C.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rörstrand Japan series, set of four dinner plates. Dinner plates in faience with oriental-inspired decoration in polychrome colours and finely detailed painting in Japanese style, ch...
Faience
Rörstrand, Sweden. Six dinner plates in faience. 'Japan' series. Early 20th C.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rörstrand Japan series, set of six dinner plates. Dinner plates in faience with oriental-inspired decoration in polychrome colours and finely detailed painting in Japanese style, cha...
Faience
Rörstrand, Sweden. Six deep plates in faience in Japanese style. Early 20th C.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rörstrand Japan series, set of six deep plates. Deep plates in faience with oriental-inspired decoration in polychrome colours and finely detailed painting in Japanese style, charact...
Faience
Rörstrand, Sweden. Five dinner plates in faience. 'Japan' series. Early 20th C.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rörstrand Japan series, set of five dinner plates. Dinner plates in faience with oriental-inspired decoration in polychrome colours and finely detailed painting in Japanese style, ch...
Faience
Rörstrand, Sweden. Six dinner plates in faience. 'Japan' series. Early 20th C.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rörstrand Japan series, set of six dinner plates. Dinner plates in faience with oriental-inspired decoration in polychrome colours and finely detailed painting in Japanese style, cha...
Faience
Rörstrand, Sweden. Four dinner plates in faience. 'Japan' series. Early 20th C.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rörstrand Japan series, set of four dinner plates. Dinner plates in faience with oriental-inspired decoration in polychrome colours and finely detailed painting in Japanese style, ch...
Faience
Rörstrand, Sweden. Six deep plates in faience. 'Japan' series. Early 20th C.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rörstrand Japan series, set of six deep plates. Deep plates in faience with oriental-inspired decoration in polychrome colours and finely detailed painting in Japanese style, charact...
Faience
Exceptional Austrian Art Deco Brass Ashtray with Integrated Cigarette Cutter
Located in Hannover, DE
An extraordinarily refined and highly sculptural Art Deco ashtray, most likely crafted in Austria during the 1920s or possibly earlier. This exceptional object represents the finest ...
Brass
Art Deco inkwell with cut glass and brass( nickel- plated ) around 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Art Deco inkwell with cut glass and brass( nickel- plated ) around 1920s Original condition
Brass, Nickel
Antique French Juice Press, c. 1900's
Located in Ross, CA
Cast Iron French juice or duck press mounted on wood. Comes with a porcelain dish for collecting the juice or oils.
Iron
English Creamware Pottery Dessert Service by Hicks Meigh & Co.
By Hicks & Meigh
Located in Downingtown, PA
Neoclassical Refinement: A Hicks, Meigh & Co. Creamware Service 1820s This extensive English Creamware Dessert Service, comprising twenty-one pieces, is a wonderful representation o...
Ceramic, Creamware, Pottery
Murano Art Glass Bottle Stopper, Hand-Blown Venetian Millefiori & Gold Aventurin
Located in Wembley, GB
Murano Art Glass Bottle Stopper, Hand-Blown Venetian Millefiori & Gold Aventurine An exceptional and highly decorative Murano art glass bottle stopper, masterfully hand-blown in Ven...
Glass, Cut Glass, Art Glass
$2,100Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Wedgwood Tyrol Staffordshire Ironstone 9" Purple Transferware Plate 16 A
Located in Dayton, OH
16 antique English Stephen Folch Chinoiserie Serving platters / trays in the Ironstone Imari style Bamboo & Basket pattern with Royal Arms mark, Circa 1825 The plate is fully ma...
Stoneware
3 Antique Chinese Export Canton Blue & White Porcelain Serving Dishes Platter
Located in Dayton, OH
Intriguing set of three antique 19th Century Chinese export Canton servings dishes. Made from porcelain with traditional blue and white landscape design. Includes one oval platter,...
Porcelain
$1,050Sale Price|30% Off
22 Antique 19th C Chinese Export Canton Blue White Porcelain Dinner Salad Plates
Located in Dayton, OH
Lot of 22 antique 19th Century Chinese export Canton dinnerware.. Made from porcelain with traditional blue and white pagoda landscape design. Includes several dinner and salad pla...
Porcelain
19th Century English Mahogany Cheese Server
Located in Chappaqua, NY
19th Century English Mahogany Cheese Server/Cradle. Sleigh shaped base with original brass casters. Designed to hold wheels of cheese for serving at the table. Lovely aged patina.
Mahogany
Exceptional Limoges porcelain fish service, circa 1895, 15 pieces
By Limoges
Located in Paris, FR
Limoges porcelain fish service with a scalloped border evoking a shell, framing hand-painted aquatic decoration. The whole is enhanced with rich gilding and raised gold forming a del...
Gold
19th Century French Carved Oak Musical Hot Dish Trivet with Hand-Painted Tile
Located in Dallas, TX
Serve in style with this charming antique French musical hot dish trivet, crafted circa 1870. The square piece features a beautifully hand-painted ceramic tile at the center, decorat...
Faience, Wood
19th c. English Regency Spode Pearlware Pseudo Tobacco Leaf Dish Pattern 3277
By Josiah Spode
Located in Litchfield, CT
Antique early 19th century English Regency Spode pearlware pseudo tobacco leaf dish pattern 3277, circa 1820. Decorated in a vibrant palette of Imari colors enhanced by gilding. Loze...
Pearlware
Art Deco Letter opener with deer antler around 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Art Deco Letter opener with deer antler around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled Deer antler original condition
Brass
Cauldon Ware Antique Set of 7 Plates, Morning Glory Pattern, England 1904-1920
By Brown, Westhead & Moore/Cauldon, Cauldon
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Set of 7 luncheon or dessert plates features ruffled plate form, decorated with multicolored transfer decor, depicting the iconic English cottage garden flower, the morning glory. Th...
Gold
Solingen knives with holder bakelite around 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Solingen knives with holder bakelite around 1920s Original condition
Metal
An English Wooden Cutlery Tray, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
An English Wooden Cutlery Tray, Early 20th Century Description: A rectangular wooden box with a central divider that doubles as a shaped carrying handle. The interior of the item fe...
Wood
Gustavsberg “Wexiö”. Six lunch plates in faience with printed decoration.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Gustavsberg “Wexiö” faience, c. 1900. Six lunch plates in faience with decoration of a bird and a flowering branch in bluish-green tones and a decorative border along the rim. Origi...
Faience
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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