19th Century English Oak and Cut Crystal Three-Bottle Tantalus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine 19th century English tantalus, crafted in richly figured oak and fitted with three beautifully cut crystal decanters.
Crystal, Pewter
19th Century English Sheffield Silver Plate Ice Bucket / Tantalus
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Step into the opulence of the 19th century with this exquisite 19th Century English Sheffield Silver Plate Ice Bucket, which doubles as a Tantalus. Meticulously crafted, this piece m...
Silver Plate
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian Oak and Silver Metal Tantalus with Crystal Decanters
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Original antique Victorian oak and silver metal tantalus with three crystal decanters. Comes with key to lock in the liquor or wine decanters.
Silver
Antique English Betuemann's Silver Tantalus with Original Bottles and Key
Located in Centennial, CO
The tantalus is stamped on one end "Betuemann's Patent 40655 London" and "The Tantalus" with a crown on the other.
Crystal, Silver
French Rococo Liquor Cabinet Tantalus with Bronze Mounts, 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Elegant French Rococo or Louis XV style Liquor Cabinet or Tantalus / Cave à liqueur, circa the 1920s, made of precious wood veneers and decorated with bronze mounts.
Bronze
Antique English Calamander, Silver-Plate & Crystal Games Box Tantalus Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Calamander Wood, Silver-Plate & Crystal Games Box Tantalus, Circa 1880's
Crystal, Silver Plate
Antique Betjemann’s Coromandel 3 Crystal Decanter Tantalus Silver Hallmarks 1907
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Edwardian coromandel cased three decanter George Betjemann’s & Sons patent tantalus, with sterling silver mounts, with hallmarks for the maker George Be...
Silver
English Art Deco Double Silver Plate Tantalus by Hukin & Heath
By Hukin & Heath
Located in Northampton, GB
Art Deco Circa 1920 From our Tantalus collection, we are delighted to offer this Art Deco Silver Plate Tantalus by Hukin and Heath.
Silver Plate
$1,777Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian Silver Plated Tantalus with Three Cut Glass Decanters, 1800s
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Victorian silver plated tantalus, with three square form decanters.
Silver Plate
Art Deco English Football Stamford Bridge Tantalus by Hukin & Heath
By Hukin & Heath
Located in Northampton, GB
Silver Hallmarks for 1937 Art Deco From our Tantalus collection, we are delighted to offer this Art Deco Stamford Bridge Tantalus by Hukin & Heath.
Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Two Victorian English Pottery Decanters in Tantalus-Inspired Wicker Basket
Located in Atlanta, GA
Two English pottery decanters in a tantalus inspired wicker basket from the mid 19th century.
Pottery, Wicker
$2,432Sale Price / set|20% Off
19th Century Walnut and Glazed Liquor Cabinet or Tantalus
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Step into the elegance of 19th-century France with this magnificent antique liquor cabinet, likely crafted from fine walnut wood. Known for its rich tone and beautiful grain, the wal...
Crystal, Brass
Antique Satin Wood Three Cut Crystal Decanter Tantalus & Games 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Crystal and metal versions are also a beautiful option when choosing a tantalus. Tantalus derived its name from the story of the mythological Greek king, Tantalus, mortal son of Zeu...
Crystal, Brass
19th Century French Colonial Glass Cave à Liqueur Tantalus
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A fabulous French 19th century colonial, ormolu and bevelled glass cave à liqueur. The decorative case has bevelled glass panels on all sides and top, raised on 4 legs with sculpture...
Metal
Antique Walker & Hall English Silver Plated Tantalus or Bottle Stand
By Walker & Hall
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique silver plated tantalus was made by the well known Walker & Hall of England in approximately 1900 in a period Edwardian style.
Silver Plate
Antique Partner's Oak and Silver Plate Tantalus / Decanters Dated 1885
Located in Bath, GB
A most unusual and very smart tantalus or decanter stand made from solid English oak and silver plate.
Silver Plate
Antique Inlaid Walnut Three Cut Crystal Decanter Tantalus C1870 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Crystal and metal versions are also a beautiful option when choosing a tantalus. Tantalus derived its name from the story of the mythological Greek king, Tantalus, mortal son of Zeu...
Walnut
Very Fine English Burl Walnut Tantalus with Two Cut Glass Decanters
Located in San Francisco, CA
The cut glass crystal decanters are square based with a pyramidal upper body. The term "tantalus" derives from an ancient Greek legend. Tantalus was a figure in Greek mythology etern...
Cut Glass, Walnut, Burl
19th Century Fitted Decanter Box, 4 Decanter Tantalus A charming piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Fitted Decanter Box, 4 Decanter Tantalus A charming piece in figured walnut lined and fitted with four original glass decanters, each with traces of gilt decoration and...
Walnut
Victorian Silver Tantalus Set with Three Cut Glass Decanters and Stoppers
By Harrison Brothers & George Howson 1
Located in New York, NY
A Late Victorian Silver Tantalus with Three Cut Glass Decanters and Stoppers.
Sheffield Plate
Victorian Silver Plate Grape Decanter Stand Holder Tantalus for Five Bottles
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Silver plate Victorian tantalus liqueur stand featuring a grape encrusted and basket weave design.
Silver Plate
Antique Victoran Coromandel Three Crystal Decanter Tantalus & Games 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Victorian coromandel, ormolu mounted and cased three decanter tantalus and games compendium, circa 1870 in date.
Crystal, Ormolu
Victorian Antique Solid Silver Capped Cut Glass Tantalus With 3 Decanters
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Beautiful 19th Century Victorian Inlaid Hardwood, Amboyna & Silver Tantalus With Three Cut Glass Decanters That Have Solid Silver Lids & Trims The Tantalus Has A Silver-Plat...
Silver
19th Century English Silver Plated Three Carafe Tantalus with Lock Mechanism
Located in Greer, SC
Entertain in style with this 19th century English silver plated three carafe tantalus in good used condition. Scotch, Vodka and Bourbon signs are included with the cut glass decant...
Silver Plate
Antique Elkington Silver Plated Tantalus with 3 Cut Crystal Liquor Decanters
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
The tantalus is composed of silver plate with a hinged hangle and stylized vines and flower decoration.
Crystal, Silver Plate
Silverplated Tantalus, John Sherwood & Sons, 3 Optical Cut Glass Decanters, 1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Victorian Silverplate Tantalus by John Sherwood & Sons with Three Optical Cut Glass Decanters, England, circa 1890 Dimensions: 18" high x 9.5" wide x 9" deep 4 pieces: three cut gl...
Silver Plate
19th Century French Napoleon III Tantalus with Crystal Decanters and Cordials
Located in Dallas, TX
Create an elegant bar area with this exquisite antique cave à liqueur (Tantalus). Crafted in France circa 1870, this refined portable bar is built of ebonized mahogany with brass inl...
Bronze
Antique English Silver Mounted Black Walnut 3 Bottle Tantalus, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Victorian Silver Mounted Black Walnut 3 Bottle Tantalus, Circa 1880.
Silver
Antique Tantalus Bar Liquor Decanter Set w Shot Glasses & Locking Case 12"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Art Nouveau Tantalus decanter set featuring six shot glasses and an embossed lockable metal case with handle.
Metal
Art Deco Silver Plate and Glass Two Bottle Tantalus. Decanters Marked Hawkes
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco silver plate 2 bottle locking tantalus raised on four feet and having a pair of circular frames centering a central telescopic support with caps to hold the decanters in pla...
Silver Plate
Art Deco Pair of Mounted Decanters in Tantalus France Circa 1930
Located in London, GB
Presenting a rare and impressive Art Deco pair of mounted decanters in a tantalus from France, dating back to circa 1930. This unique drinks tantalus features a pair of decanters el...
Chrome
Mid-19th Century French Tantalus in Rosewood Carrier with Beveled Glass
Located in Middleburg, VA
Mid-19th Century French Tantalus in Rosewood Carrier with Beveled Glass. This beautiful bar set is both incredible in design and function.
Glass, Rosewood
Antique American Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver & Cut Crystal Tantalus Circa 1920
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rare antique American "Tiffany & Co." sterling silver and Hawkes cut crystal double decanter tantalus set, circa 1920. With original lock and key.
Crystal, Sterling Silver
TANTALUS 1860 French Napoleon IIII Liquor Cabined In Precious Woods And Glass
Located in Miami, FL
A French Napoleon III liquor tantalus box. This is a fantastic liquor tantalus cased-box for liquors created in Paris France during the Napoleon III period, back in middle of 1860.
Crystal, Gold, Brass
Tantalus Wine Cradle by Hukin & Heath in the Christopher Dresser Style
By Christopher Dresser, Hukin & Heath
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Aesthetic Movement silver plate Tantalus Wine Cradle (1834-1904) made by Hukin & Heath, Birmingham, England and done in the style of Christopher Dresser.
Silver Plate
Antique French Bacarrat Ormolu & Glass Tantalus Cave a Liqueur 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite antique French Napoleon III Bacarrat ormolu and glass Cave a Liqueur, or tantalus, circa 1860 in date. The Cave a Liqueur features an ormolu case with glass pa...
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Liquor Tantalus Box Oak With Guta Percha Images Cut Crystal Stemware
Located in Toledo, OH
Antique liquor tantalus box of oak with guta percha images. 14 3" etched liquor glasses. 4 etched decanters with stoppers.
Glass, Oak
Antique French Brass Inlay Tantalus Box Cordial Decanter Set Liquor Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Brass Inlay Tantalus Box Cordial Decanter Set Liquor Cabinet. Item features beautiful inlay to top of the box.
Wood
Antique English Silver Plate Mounted Oak & Crystal Games Box Tantalus Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Silver Plate Mounted Oak & Crystal Games Box Tantalus, Circa 1880's.
Crystal, Silver Plate
19th Century French Ormolu Mounted Rounded Globe Style Tantalus Liquor Set
Located in New York, NY
An Unusual 19th century French Ormolu Mounted Globe Style Tantalus liquor set. The round globe top which rests on an elongated ormolu base is not common to find.
Crystal, Ormolu
Art Deco Czech Glass Egg Orange Coralene Hinged Liquor Tantalus Cordial Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Art Deco Czech Glass Egg Orange Coralene Decorated Hinged Liquor Tantalus Cordial Set Including 6 Small Glasses and 1 Small Glass Decanter.
Glass
English Oak & Nickel Silver Tantalus. Maker Daniel & Arter. Birmingham. C. 1882
Located in Charleston, SC
English Oak Tantalus with original ball faceted swivel locking handle, Nickel silver side mounts, original three cut crystal decanters with stoppers, and resting on a raised rectangu...
Sheffield Plate
Fine English Yew and Boxwood Tantalus Bar Set, circa 1875
Located in New York, NY
With four glass decanters, 16 glasses. Polished mahogany interior.
Boxwood, Yew
Antique English Three Bottle Oak Tantalus with Etched Floral & Engraved Accents
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique tantalus set is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1900 and done in the period Edwardian style.
Crystal, Metal
Antique English Silver Plate, Coromandel Wood and Cut Crystal 3 Bottle Tantalus.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Silver Plate Mounted Coromandel Wood and Cut Crystal Three Bottle Tantalus, Circa 1890's.
Crystal, Silver Plate
19th Century English Silver Plated Three-Carafe Bar Tantalus with Lock Mechanism
Located in Dallas, TX
Entertain in style with this beautifully crafted, antique Tantalus from England. Crafted, circa 1860, the bar accessory features three cut-glass carafes with decorative round stoppers.
Silver Plate
Antique Cut Crystal English Decanter Tantalus Silver Plated John Round Sheffield
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Superb Sheffield Silverplated Three Bottle English Spirits or Wine Tantalus, complete with its original full led hand cut crystal decanters, of exceptional quality, late Nineteenth...
Crystal, Silver Plate
19th Century Italian Parcel Gilt and Rose Glass Liqueur Set Tantalus
Located in Milano, MI
This antique Italian tantalus has a circular pyramidal frame, an elegant gilt metal Louis XVI style structure topped by a central glass vase, decorated with twisted profiles, with a ...
Metal
Antique 3 Decanter Golden Oak Tantalus Dry Bar Games Compendium 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Crystal and metal versions are also a beautiful option when choosing a tantalus. Tantalus derived its name from the story of the mythological Greek king, Tantalus, mortal son of Zeu...
Silver
Antique Mahogany & Brass Tantalus With A Set of Three Cut Glass Decanters
Located in Reading, Berkshire
English Antique Edwardian Mahogany & Brass Tantalus With A Set of Three Circular Cut Glass Decanters With Cut Glass Stoppers With Brass Decorative Elements
Brass
Antique Blonde Oak Tantalus 3 Decanter Dry Bar Games Compendium 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Crystal and metal versions are also a beautiful option when choosing a tantalus. Tantalus derived its name from the story of the mythological Greek king, Tantalus, mortal son of Zeu...
Crystal, Silver Plate, Brass
Antique English Burled Walnut and Cut Crystal 2 Bottle Tantalus, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Burled Walnut and Cut Crystal 2 Bottle Tantalus, Circa 1880. With Lock & Key
Crystal
Edwardian Mahogany & Brass Tantalus With A Set of Three Square Glass Decanters
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Edwardian Mahogany & Brass Tantalus With A Set of Three Square Cut Glass Decanters With Cut Glass Stoppers & Brass Decorative Elements Features A Plain Brass Plaque For E...
Brass
French Early 1900s Stack of Leather Books Tantalus Liquor / Drinks Box
Located in Houston, TX
Unique little box to discreetly keep your fancy liquor!!! The early 1900s French box, a stack of 4 leather-bound books, reveals a fitted interior for a small glass stoppered bottle ...
Leather, Blown Glass, Paper
Tantalus Set of Rosewood, Kingwood and Tulipwood Complete with Baccarat Glasses
Located in Houston, TX
Exceptional set that has all the original glasses and 3carafes. The bottom of the Glasses marked Baccarat. Marquetry comprised of rosewood, kingwood and Tulipwood that is in beautifu...
Rosewood
Antique English Faux Tortoise and Cut Crystal Tantalus for Perfumes, Circa 1900s
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Faux Tortoise and Cut Crystal Tantalus of Unique Design for Perfumes, Circa 1900's.
Crystal, Bronze
Antique English Silver Plate, Oak and Crystal Games Box Tantalus, Circa 1880's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Silver Plate, Oak and Crystal Games Box Tantalus, Circa 1880's.
Crystal, Silver Plate
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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