PH Choisy French Creamware Faïence Black Transferware Femme de Chambre Plate
By Choisy-le-Roi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French faïence transfer printed creamware “assiette parlante” or talking plate, produced by P&H Choisy, Seine, France – circa 1824-1836. A black transfer of a boudoir scene; a w...
Creamware
Staffordshire 19th-century Covered Sauce or Gravy Tureen with Underplate
Located in San Francisco, CA
On offer is a 19th-century black transferware sauce or gravy tureen, complete with its original matching lid and underplate.
Earthenware
Traditional Decorative Transferware Plate
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Transferware plate with a traditional scene. A great decorative piece! Perfect for your cabinet or wall
Ceramic
Black and White Transferware Marble or Cracked Ice Ironstone Plates, Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of four early 19th Century English Ironstone, twelve sided plates in a ‘Marble’ pattern, sometimes called ‘Cracked Ice.’ A tissue printed sheet pattern, applied under the glaze...
Ironstone
William Ridgway English Staffordshire Transferware Platter, Flosculous Pattern
By William Ridgway
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A black on white transfer printed floral platter in the Flosculous pattern, William Ridgway & Co., Shelton, Hanley, Staffordshire England, circa 1830-1854. A gently scalloped blac...
Earthenware
Creil Polychrome Transferware Polychrome Plate, Les Bonnes Cerises, circa 1830
By Creil et Montereau
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Creil region of Northern France, a transfer printed polychrome plate, titled -Les Bonnes Cerises (the good cherries) Circa 1830. The image shows No. 4 from a series of tw...
Faience
Copeland Spode English Enameled Transferware Cactus Flower Dinner Plates S/6
By Copeland Spode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of six Copeland Spode transfer printed and hand colored plates with embossed rims, Staffordshire, England, circa early 20th Century. A central image shows a black transfer of...
Ceramic
PH Choisy French Creamware Faïence Transferware Ecrit en Prose, Love Poem Plate
By Choisy-le-Roi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French faïence transfer printed creamware “assiette parlante” or talking plate, produced by P&H Choisy, Seine, France – circa 1824-1836. The title, “Comment ma petite, il vous e...
Creamware
French Creil et Montereau Transferware Rebus Puzzle Dessert Plates, Set of 6
By Creil et Montereau
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of six French rebus puzzle dessert plates, transfer printed in black on a white earthenware body. When solved, the picture puzzle spells out a wise saying or maxim, 19th centur...
Earthenware
Italian Style White Porcelain Valet Tray Ashtray With Decorative Motifs 24K Gold
Located in Prato, Tuscany
After the first firing of the fine white porcelain, the refined black decoration of the stunning, famous, and unparalleled statue depicting David by Michelangelo Buonarroti was appli...
Porcelain
Sarreguemines France "La Vie Militaire" Set of 12 Military Ceramic French Plates
By Faienceries Sarreguemines
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
This is a set of 12 Sarreguemines "La Vie Militare" black and white transferware plates. Black transfer printed on white French Sarreguemines cabinet military theme figural scenes pl...
Ceramic
Rare Oddfellows Black Transferware Mug
Located in Scarsdale, NY
It reads "The Grand United Order of Oddfellows". Open each picture. This mug is filled with messages. Collectors know how rare it is to find a mug of this size.
Pottery
Unavailable
H 1.5 in Dm 9.75 in
Antique J Marshall & Co “Bosphorus” Black Transferware Rimmed Soup Bowls 'Pair'
Located in Naples, FL
These rare antique rimmed soup bowls are manufactured by J. Marshall & Co. in Scotland between 1830-1850. They feature the “Bosporus” pattern. Both are in excellent condition, no chi...
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 1.5 in Dm 10 in
Antique William Adams IV & Son Black “Palestine” Staffordshire Transferware Bowl
Located in Naples, FL
This elegant earthenware bowl from William Adams & Sons made in Staffordshire, England was made during the late 19th century, It has a stopped edge with flowers and architectural bui...
Earthenware
Black and White Transferware Serving Set ( Gondola ) SATURDAY SALE
Located in West Palm beach, FL
Antique set of three lidded serving pieces in an elegant venetian gondola scene. Black over white. Pieces measure; 8" x 5", 13" x 9", 15" x 10".
Unavailable
H 6 in W 10.5 in D 6.25 in
Ralph & James Clews Marked English Staffordshire Transferware Teapot, circa 1825
By Ralph & James Clews
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century circa 1825 English Staffordshire blue and white transferware lidded teapot with strainer, by Ralph and James Clews. Impressed marks. Displays hunting scene / spotted dogs.
Porcelain, Pottery
Bohemian Black and White Ceramic Ginger Jar Canisters, Pair
Located in Richmond, VA
Listed is a striking pair of black and white ceramic transferware, African/Aboriginal Bohemian style ginger jar canisters with lids.
Ceramic
Antique Black Transferware Charger
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique black transferware charger features an elaborate motif entitled "Views of Mesopotamia", considered part of the exotic Far East at one point in European history.
Ceramic
Sold
H 1.25 in W 15.5 in D 18.5 in
Enoch Wood Black Transferware Rievaulx Abbey Yorkshire Earthenware Platter
By Enoch Wood & Sons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A black on white transfer printed platter, the Rievaulx Abbey, Yorkshire pattern, made by Enoch Wood & Sons, Burslem, Staffordshire, England, circa 1818-1846. Often called Wood’s ...
Earthenware
Sold
H 4.34 in Dm 4.73 in
Italian Style White Porcelain "Espresso" Cups with Black Transferware Decoration
Located in Prato, Tuscany
To make the entire object, the fine white porcelain was first fired; at this point, using the "transferware" method, the eye design and black decorations were applied, the transparen...
Porcelain
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H 0.75 in Dm 7.25 in
Aesthetic Movement Victorian Transferware Aquatic Pattern Plates, Set of Four
By John Heath Davis (JHD)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of four Victorian Era black transferware plates by John Heath Davis, (JHD), Hanley, Staffordshire, England, circa 1881–1891.
Earthenware
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H 0.75 in W 8.25 in D 6.5 in
5 Italian Motthedeh Chinoiserie Criel Ware Canary Yellow Dinner Plates Dish
By Mottahedeh
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of four dinner plates and one oval dish in the early 19th century Criel style – mustard yellow grounds with black transferware scenes. The dinner plates show Regency era figures ...
Porcelain
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H 1.5 in W 14 in D 17 in
Thomas Mayer Oriental Scenery Neoclassical Black & White Transferware Platter
By Thomas Mayer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A transferware platter by Thomas Mayer, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, Circa 1826-1838.
Earthenware
English Arts and Crafts Transferware Pottery Tile
Located in Astoria, NY
English Arts and Crafts transferware pottery tile, late 19th-early 20th century, featuring polychrome Art Nouveau / Aesthetic Movement floral motif, set in oak frame. Tile: 5.75" squ...
Pottery
Paul Hanson Saffron Transferware Butterfly Table Lamp
By Paul Hansen
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Hanson Lighting saffron yellow glazed Chinoiserie vase form table lamp with transferware style butterflies. Black lacquered wood base, wood cap and metal stem with brass spacers.
19th Century Aesthetic Movement Transferware Sandringham Pattern Drainer
By Bodley & Sons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Staffordshire drainer in the aesthetic taste, the Sandringham pattern, made by Bodley & Harold, Burslem Staffordshire, circa 1863-1865. Pierced drainers were meant to sit in a...
Ironstone
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H 12.25 in W 9.25 in D 0.75 in
Antique English Meat Platter Drainer Flow Blue Victorian Transferware China
Located in Choudrant, LA
~Direct from England~ ~A lovely antique English meat drainer…have you EVER seen one? We discovered these many years ago, and are always “on the hunt” for them when in Europe. They a...
Ceramic
Sold
H 0.75 in Dm 7.25 in
Copeland Spode 1800s New Fayence King Chintz Pattern Transferware Floral Plate
By Copeland Spode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Spode, a ‘New Fayence’ plate in the ‘King’ sheet pattern. Spode operated in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England from 1770–1833. This is Floral Sheet pattern B173 from the Spo...
Earthenware
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H 0.75 in Dm 8 in
Creil Polychrome Transferware Polychrome Plate – La Poupeé, The Doll, circa 1830
By Creil et Montereau
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Creil region of Northern France, a transfer printed polychrome plate, titled – La Poupeé (the doll) Circa 1830. The image shows No. 7 from a series of twelve. A young lad...
Faience
Cauldon English Chinoiserie 'Bird of Paradise' Chintz Transferware Plates, S/4
By Cauldon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of four plates in the chinoiserie 'Bird of Paradise' pattern by Cauldon Potteries Ltd., Hanley, Staffordshire, England, circa 1905- 1920. Cauldon was established in 1774 and...
Ceramic
Creil et Montereau Faïence Transferware Modèle Au Rébus Dessert Plates, Set of 6
By Creil et Montereau
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of six French Rebus Puzzle dessert plates, transfer printed in black on a white earthenware body bordered in green. When solved, the picture puzzle spells out a wise saying or ...
Earthenware
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H 1 in Dm 8.25 in
H. Boulenger Choisy-le-Roi Transferware Rebus Picture Puzzle Dessert Plates S/6
By Choisy-le-Roi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of six French Rebus puzzle dessert plates, transfer printed in black on a white semi-porcelain body. When solved, the picture puzzle spells out a wise saying or maxim, circa 18...
Porcelain
19th Century Advertising Display Pitcher, Staffordshire England
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Large black on white transferware Advertising Display Pitcher, Staffordshire, England for the Silicated Carbon Filter Company, Battersea, London.
Ceramic
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H 9.25 in W 8.5 in D 6 in
18th Century Susan’s Farewell English Nautical Martime Creamware Pitcher Jug
Located in Dayton, OH
"Antique late 18th century George III Liverpool creamware / ironware / transferware jug with black transfer design titled Susan’s Farewell, showing a woman on the shore, waving her h...
Creamware
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H 2.37 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Italian Style Emptying Tray - Ashtray In White Decorated Porcelain And Pure Gold
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Classic and modern Italian pocket emptier/ashtray made of white porcelain and black border; to make the object, a hand mold was used so as to obtain the traditional shape with flared...
Porcelain
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H 9.65 in Dm 9.85 in
Wedgwood England Champagne Wine Cooler Slops Bucket in Porcelain & Cane Handle
By Wedgwood
Located in Barcelona, ES
A Victorian Wedgwood Chinoiserie patterned porcelain slops bucket with an original swinging cane handle and lid. Black transferware pheasants landscape pattern. Manufscture's marks ...
Ceramic, Porcelain, Cane, Rattan
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H 1.5 in W 13.75 in D 17 in
William Adams IV & Sons Palestine Black Staffordshire Transferware Platter
By William Adams
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From William Adams IV & Sons, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, a black and white transferware platter in the Palestine pattern, circa 1829-1861.
Earthenware
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H 1.25 in W 16 in D 20 in
William Adams IV & Son Black Fountain Scenery Staffordshire Transferware Platter
By William Adams
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A black transfer printed platter in the Fountain Scenery pattern, William Adams IV & Sons, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, circa 1829-1861. A scalloped platter, printed in...
Earthenware
Paul Hanson Saffron Yellow Transferware Butterfly Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Hanson lighting saffron yellow glazed chinoiserie vase form table lamp with transferware style butterflies. Black lacquered wood base, wood cap and metal stem with brass spacers.
Metal, Brass
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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