$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 12.5 in W 13.5 in D 5.25 in
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
Silver
$1,897 / set
H 7.29 in W 9.26 in D 3.75 in
Antique Betjemann’s Coromandel Miniature 3 Bottle Tantalus 19th Century
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in London, GB
action tantalus, Circa 1870 in date. The bottles each with hobnail cut decoration and bulbous stoppers
Crystal, Silver Plate, Sterling 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
Silver Plate
$4,968
H 12.41 in W 6.3 in D 4.73 in
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
Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
$2,277
H 11.42 in W 15.36 in D 5.91 in
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
$1,950
H 9 in W 9.75 in D 5.5 in
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. Born
Pottery, Wicker
$2,432Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 10.83 in W 14.77 in D 11.82 in
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
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
Silver Plate
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
Walnut
$1,345
H 12.21 in W 14.18 in D 5.12 in
Antique Inlaid Walnut Three Cut Crystal Decanter Tantalus C1870 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Victorian walnut cased three decanter tantalus with decorative inlaid
Walnut
Very Fine English Burl Walnut Tantalus with Two Cut Glass Decanters
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very fine quality English brass inlaid walnut 2 bottle tantalus, the highly figured burl walnut
Cut Glass, Walnut, Burl
$2,374Sale Price|20% Off
H 13 in W 15.5 in D 6.25 in
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
Silver Plate
$800
H 17.5 in W 12.5 in D 12.5 in
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
$3,312
H 13.78 in W 14.57 in D 11.82 in
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
Crystal, Ormolu
$55,000 / set
H 11.75 in W 14 in D 6 in
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. The tantalus is
Sheffield Plate
$950
H 12.25 in W 13 in D 5 in
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
Silver Plate
$3,174
H 9.85 in W 13.19 in D 5.52 in
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
Silver
$2,150
H 10 in W 13 in D 10 in
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
Bronze
$1,250 / set
H 18 in W 9.5 in D 9 in
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
Silver Plate
$1,995 / set
H 14 in W 13.25 in D 5.5 in
Antique Elkington Silver Plated Tantalus with 3 Cut Crystal Liquor Decanters
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique tantalus was made by the well known Elkington and Company of England and dates to
Crystal, Silver Plate
$2,000
H 11.5 in W 13.5 in D 5.5 in
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
$3,960Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 10.5 in W 13 in D 10.5 in
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
Crystal, Gold, Brass
$3,942
H 16.8 in W 11 in D 8 in
Playful Antique Black Forest Bear Family Liquor Tantalus with Glasses & Decanter
By Black Forest
Located in Lisse, NL
All hand-carved, Victorian Era, Black Forest hiking bear and cub, liquor tantalus set. This finely
Glass, Wood
$2,339
H 12.21 in W 14.18 in D 5.52 in
Antique 19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Tantalus Set, Betjemann's c.1897
By Betjemanns & Sons
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Victorian three-bottle tantalus features brass detailing and a locking
Silver, Brass
$4,830
H 11.42 in W 14.57 in D 11.82 in
Antique French Bacarrat Ormolu & Glass Tantalus Cave a Liqueur 19th Century
Located in London, GB
tantalus, circa 1860 in date. The Cave a Liqueur features an ormolu case with glass panels and an 'up and
Bronze, Ormolu
$5,200
H 10.5 in W 14.75 in D 11 in
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
Glass, Oak
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
Chrome
$2,600 / set
H 10.5 in W 13.5 in D 10.25 in
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
Glass, Rosewood
$2,900
H 10 in W 9 in D 5 in
Antique American Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver & Cut Crystal Tantalus Circa 1920
Located in New Orleans, LA
tantalus set, circa 1920. With original lock and key.
Crystal, Sterling Silver
$1,995
H 13 in W 11.75 in D 9 in
Tantalus Wine Cradle by Hukin & Heath in the Christopher Dresser Style
By Hukin & Heath, Christopher Dresser
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Aesthetic Movement silver plate Tantalus Wine Cradle (1834-1904) made by Hukin & Heath, Birmingham
Silver Plate
$2,750
H 10 in W 13.5 in D 10 in
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
Wood
$3,500
H 13 in W 14.5 in D 11 in
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
$14,000 / set
H 16.5 in W 11 in D 11 in
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
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
Glass
$3,883
H 13.78 in W 15.36 in D 10.63 in
Rococo Style Liquor Bar Tantalus Liquor Cabinet with Bronze Mounts, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Elegant French Rococo or Louis XV style Liquor Cabinet or Tantalus / Cave à liqueur, circa the
Bronze
$4,200
H 12 in W 15.25 in D 5.5 in
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
Sheffield Plate
$775
H 15 in W 13 in D 5 in
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
Silver Plate
$4,500
H 12.75 in W 16.25 in D 6.5 in
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
Crystal, Silver Plate
$1,495 / set
H 14.25 in W 14.5 in D 5.25 in
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
Crystal, Metal
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
$698
H 12 in W 8 in D 8 in
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
Crystal, Silver Plate
19th Century Italian Parcel Gilt and Rose Glass Liqueur Set Tantalus
Located in Milano, MI
, 3 decanters with stoppers, twelve small glasses arranged on two tier. This antique Italian tantalus
Metal
$1,759
H 14.18 in W 14.97 in D 11.03 in
Antique 3 Decanter Golden Oak Tantalus Dry Bar Games Compendium 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Victorian golden oak cased three decanter tantalus with decorative cut
Silver
$1,897
H 14.57 in W 14.97 in D 11.03 in
Antique Blonde Oak Tantalus 3 Decanter Dry Bar Games Compendium 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Victorian golden oak cased three decanter tantalus with decorative silver
Crystal, Silver Plate, Brass
$3,298 / set
H 14.57 in W 16.93 in D 7.88 in
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
Brass
$1,850
H 8.5 in W 10.25 in D 8 in
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
$2,332
H 13 in W 14.97 in D 5.52 in
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
Brass
$2,800
H 12 in W 12.25 in D 6 in
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
$6,800 / set
H 11.25 in W 14.5 in D 11 in
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
$2,500
H 8 in W 10.5 in D 4.5 in
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
$3,500
H 12.5 in W 14 in D 11 in
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
$3,795
H 14.38 in W 13.98 in D 8.86 in
Antique Pollard Oak Three Crystal Decanter Tantalus Dry Bar Humidor 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb Victorian pollard oak combined humidor, tantalus and drinks cabinet Circa 1880 in date
Silver
$2,250 / set
H 11.5 in W 15.5 in D 11.75 in
Antique Victorian Black Forest Carved Wood & Glass Cave a Liqueur Tantalus Box
Located in Forney, TX
A rare antique Victorian Black Forest carved wood and glass cave a liqueur / tantalus cabinet set
Crystal, Bronze
$4,968
H 11.75 in W 11.75 in D 4.75 in
Heirloom Quality Three Bottle Decanter Box or Tantalus by Philip Ashberry
By Philip Ashbery & Sons
Located in Bath, GB
A truly magnificent three bottle decanter case made from silver plate and fully marked for the Sheffield silversmith's, Philip Ashberry & Sons, dating to circa 1870. The silver ca...
$1,250
H 18.5 in W 10 in D 10 in
Rustic French 19th Century Pine or Oak Tantalus Wine Box with Metal Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pine or oak tantalus wine box from the 19th century with metal lock and two handles. This
Metal
Antique Miniature 19th C. Travel or Perfume Decanter Tantalus in Oak & Cut Glass
By Betjemanns & Sons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique small scale tantalus. Meant as a travel liquor or perfume tantalus. With square
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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