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Meissen Porcelain Reticulated Two-Handled Basket
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Meissen Porcelain reticulated two-handled basket Late 19th century. Blue underglaze crossed
Category

Antique 19th Century Decorative Baskets

Materials

Porcelain

Monumental Meissen Centre Piece, 19th Century
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A monumental Meissen reticulated flower-encrusted basket Late 19th-early 20th century, blue crossed
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Decorative Baskets

Materials

Porcelain

Monumental Meissen Centre Piece, 19th Century
Monumental Meissen Centre Piece, 19th Century
H 11.42 in W 28.35 in D 20.87 in
Large And Unusual Shell Shaped Antique Meissen Porcelain Bowl, 19th Century
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Free Union, VA
known as Blue Onion, which originated at the Meissen factory in Saxony in 1740, a European version in
Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Rococo Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Marcolini Period Meissen Porcelain Open Work Fruit Basket
Located in London, GB
Fine Marcolini Period Meissen Porcelain open work fruit basket in white, blue and gold, two crowns
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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Baskets

Materials

Porcelain

18th C. Meissen Hausmaler Decorated Bowl with High Relief Multi-Colored Flowers
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible and Rare 18th Century Meissen Hausmaler Decorated Bowl with High Relief Multi-Colored
Category

Antique 1740s German Louis XV Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Set German Dresden Meissen Cabinet Plates Still Life Flowers Pair
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally rare set of two German Meissen Floral Themed Porcelain Cabinet Plates of circular
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Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Pair German Dresden Meissen Still Life Flowers Cabinet Leaf Form Plates
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally rare set of two German Meissen Floral Themed Porcelain cabinet plates of leaf form
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Victorian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Tazza Brass Center Pedestal with Decorative Meissen Bowl
Located in Toledo, OH
Tazza Brass Center Pedestal with Decorative Meissen Bowl. circa late 19th century. Meissen
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

18th Century Meissen Marcolini Candy Bowl For Ottoman Market
Located in New York, NY
A German Meissen yellow porcelain candy bowl with a figural knob. The exterior of the bowl is
Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Leaf-Shaped Meissen Blue Onion Dish in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Early 20th C.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Leaf-shaped Meissen Blue Onion dish in hand-painted porcelain. Early 20th century. Measures: 19 x
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Early 20th Century German Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Leaf-Shaped Meissen Blue Onion Dish in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Early 20th C
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Leaf-shaped Meissen Blue Onion dish in hand-painted porcelain. Early 20th century. Measures: 19
Category

Early 20th Century German Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Cupid Centerpieces with Baskets
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
colors, first quality Meissen, blue under glazed cross swords mark, incised numbers, and painter's
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Antique 19th Century German Centerpieces

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Von Schierholz Rococo Meissen-Style Floral Encrusted Porcelain Basket
By Von Schierholz Porcelain, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
Meissen-style floral encrusted porcelain basket with Schierholz Plaue mark indicates a manufacture date of
Category

Early 20th Century German Rococo Revival Porcelain

Materials

Paste, Porcelain, Meissen, Paint, Kaolin

18th C. Meissen Porcelain Lattice Filigree Reticulated Basket w/ Vine Handles
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An incredible 18th century Meissen Porcelain lattice filigree reticulated basket with vine handles
Category

Antique 18th Century German Louis XVI Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Sevres Porcelain Celeste Blue Gilt Cabinet Plate Centerpiece 19C
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Dublin, Ireland
decoration with outlined lavish gilding on Turquoise blue ground. Condition: This piece seems to have
Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ormolu

Meissen Pair of Meissen Gardeners Man and Woman
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Altrincham, GB
Pair of Meissen Gardeners. First modelled by Acier c.1777. The man leaning on his spade handle with
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Antique Late 19th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Revelry Groups
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New Orleans, LA
flowers in baskets and aprons. Two almost identical groups are featured in Meissen: Collector’s Catalogue
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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Revelry Groups
Meissen Porcelain Revelry Groups
H 10.25 in W 5 in D 5 in
Large Meissen porcelain Rococo style centrepiece
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
, emblematic of the Seasons. The base bears the Meissen underglazed crossed-swords mark in blue, and in incised
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Boy with Dog Figure
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique German porcelain figure of a boy with a dog by world renowned makers Meissen and
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Antique 19th Century German Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Boy with Dog Figure
Meissen Porcelain Boy with Dog Figure
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H 3.94 in W 2.07 in D 2.17 in
Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie "Gold Dragon" Flower-Encrusted Garniture
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
three-piece basket Garniture and stands. Late 1800s, blue crossed swords marks to all six pieces
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

English Porcelain Blue-Scale Leaf-Shaped Dish, Worcester, circa 1770
Located in New York, NY
With a twig handle, painted with flowers in reserve panels, edged with gilt, upon a blue scale
Category

Antique 1770s English Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Very Large Floral Rococo-style Meissen Potpourri Vases
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
by a lady in a reclined position holding a basket full of flowers. A pair of twin pale blue
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Antique Late 19th Century German Rococo Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Important Pair of Meissen Porcelain Filigree Vases with Raised Flowers
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Highly Important pair of Museum Quality Louis XV Period 18th century Meissen Porcelain filigree
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Antique 1750s German Louis XV Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Antique 18C Meissen Porcelain Neuozier Marcolini Period Plates with Flowers
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
: Meissen Pattern: Neuozier Marks: Marked to the base with a blue underglaze Meissen crossed swords
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Antique Late 18th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Tea Pot With Flower Decoration & Silver Mount, Rococo Period, Circa 1750
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Very early Meissen teapot, circa 1750, Osier form with basket weave on the rim of the lid and
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Antique Mid-18th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Group Six Figurines Allegory of Earth by Acier Model D 83
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Norwood, NJ
. Manufactory: Meissen Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark (underglazed) First quality model number D 83
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

A Large 19th C. Meissen Porcelain Figure of a Fisherman with a Net
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Large 19th C. Meissen Porcelain Figure of a Fisherman with a Net. As one's gaze ascends
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Antique 1880s German Other Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Reticulated Two-Handled Basket, Late 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Meissen Porcelain Reticulated Two-Handled Basket, late 19th century Of oval outline, pierced
Category

20th Century Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figurine, 'Pair of Gardeners', Model No 1584
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Maidstone, GB
18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figurines, Pair of Gardeners. Model 1584. A couple of gardeners
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Antique 1750s German Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Mid 20th Century Edme Samson French Porcelain Armorial Scalloped Shell Dish 7"
By Edmé Samson
Located in Dayton, OH
Meissen pieces have passed for originals, since the blue underglaze ‘Ss’, Edmé’s mark, can be removed and
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Art Nouveau Figure of a Girl with Cherries by Paul Helmig, circa 1910
By Meissen Porcelain, Paul Helmig
Located in Philadelphia, PA
: Meissen Pattern: Y 122 - Girl eating cherries Marks: Marked to the base with a blue underglaze crossed
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Splendid Centerpiece With Music Playing Children, by Leuteritz, Mid-20th
By Ernst August Leuteritz, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
/ 7.67 in Marks: Meissen blue underglaze sword mark / first quality Model number D 196 / former's
Category

Mid-20th Century German Rococo Centerpieces

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Allegorical Group 'The Agriculture', by M.V. Acier, Germany, Ca 1870
By Michel Victor Acier 1, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
inches Marks: Blue Meissen underglaze crossed sword mark, 'Pommels on hilts' / first quality model
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Antique Late 19th Century German Baroque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Splendour Clock With Gardener Figures On Pedestal by Leuteritz, Ca 1880
By Ernst August Leuteritz, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
in Marks: Meissen blue underglaze sword mark / first quality Clock: Model number 572 / former's
Category

Antique 1880s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Group Bacchanal With Wine Barrel, by Kaendler & Meyer, Germany Ca 1870
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
/ 5.90 in Marks: Meissen blue underglaze sword mark / first quality Model number 2811 / former's number
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Antique 1870s German Rococo Centerpieces

Materials

Porcelain

Early Meissen Round Group of Gardener Children, by J.J. Kaendler, 1763-1774
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen porcelain group from the time of origin: Four children in festive, rural rococo clothing
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Antique 1760s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Excellent Meissen Rococo Love Group 'The Test Of Love', by M.V. Acier, Ca 1860
By Michel Victor Acier 1, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
: Blue Meissen crossed sword mark pommels on hilts Model number: E 71 / Former's number 111
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Large Meissen Pair Of Gardener Figurines, By Kaendler & Schoenheit, Ca 1860
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain, Johann Carl Schoenheit
Located in Vienna, AT
Marks: Blue Meissen underglaze crossed sword mark circa 1850, 'Pommels on hilts' / first quality model
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Baroque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Extensive Assembled Meissen Blue and White Bird Model Dinner Service, circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
Each piece painted in underglaze-blue and heightened in gilding with an exotic bird perched upon
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Antique 1890s German Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Seasons Figurines Cupids Allegory of Spring Model 2502 Kaendler
By Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
(17.0 cm) depth 5.04 inches (12.8 cm) Manufactory: Meissen Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark with
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Antique 1870s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Harlequin and Girl Figurines Model 782 Kaendler Made circa 1840
By Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
inches depth 4.13 inches Manufactory: Meissen Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark (glazed bottom
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Antique 1840s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Gorgeous Figurine Group Four Gardener Children by Kaendler, circa 1870
By Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
1870. Blue Meissen sword mark with pommels on hilts. First quality. Material: white porcelain
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Antique 1870s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Rococo Cherubs Cupids Figurines with Flowers Model 2372 Kaendler 1755-60
By Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
) Manufactory: Meissen Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark of middle of 18th century dimly visible at reverse
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Antique Mid-18th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Two Centrepieces Fruit Bowls Cherubs Model A 59 Kaendler Made circa 1860
By Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
depth of basket 7.28 inches Manufactory: Meissen Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark (glazed bottom
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Antique 1860s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Group 'Europe on the Bull', by J.F. Eberlein, circa 1860
By Johann Friedrich Eberlein
Located in Vienna, AT
Marked: underglaze Meissen blue crossed sword mark / first quality Model number: 2697 / former's numbers
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Figurines Cherubs Wine Growers Model C 60 by Acier Made circa 1870
By Michel Victor Acier 1
Located in Vienna, AT
, moving to Dresden then. Made circa 1870 Hallmarked: Meissen Blue Sword Mark with Pommels on Hilts
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Antique 1870s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Gardener Couple Rococo Garments by Acier Model B 28 Made circa 1870
By Michel Victor Acier 1
Located in Vienna, AT
: Meissen Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark (underglazed) First quality  Model number B 28 / painter's
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Antique 1870s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Potpourri Vase Wine Grapes Monkey Model 1002 by Eberlein Made circa 1860
By Johann Friedrich Eberlein
Located in Vienna, AT
Johann J. Kaendler had. Made circa 1860 Hallmarked: Meissen Blue Sword Mark (glazed bottom) model
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Antique 1860s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Figurines Cherubs with Swing Model G 32 by Acier Made circa 1920
By Michel Victor Acier 1
Located in Vienna, AT
Dresden then. Made circa 1920-1924 Hallmarked: Meissen Blue Sword Mark (glazed bottom) model
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Early 20th Century Austrian Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Two Children Seasons Figurines The Fall Model F 24 Acier, circa 1870
By Michel Victor Acier 1
Located in Vienna, AT
cm (boy) Diameter of base: 2.36 inches / 6.0 cm MARKS: Blue Meissen Sword Mark (underglazed
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Antique 1870s German Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Two Children Seasons Figurines The Fall Model F 24 Acier c.1870
By Michel Victor Acier 1
Located in Vienna, AT
(girl) 4.52 inches (boy) DIAMETER OF BASE: 2.36 inches MARKS: BLUE MEISSEN SWORD MARK
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Antique 1860s German Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

First Period Worcester Porcelain Large Pair of Openwork Fruit Baskets
By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall
Located in Downingtown, PA
, Circa 1770-1775. The large reticulated baskets are decorated with the printed underglaze blue pine cone
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Dresden Style Porcelain Centre Piece 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Dresden bears a blue crown marker to distinguish it from pieces made in Meissen. Our reference: A3880
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1990s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of "Sèvres" Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Candelabra-Vases, France, Circa 1880
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in PARIS, FR
with the aim of making true or “hard-paste” porcelain, like Meissen did. In 1753 Louis XV, became a
Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XVI More Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of "Art Nouveau" Vases by Sèvres, France, 1902
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in PARIS, FR
making true or “hard-paste” porcelain, like Meissen did. In 1753 Louis XV, became a major shareholder and
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Bronze

Pair of "Sèvres" "Neptune and Venus Porcelain" Vases, France, Circa 1880
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in PARIS, FR
Large pair of "Sèvres" baluster-shaped vases in celestial blue porcelain and chiseled and gilded
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Antique 1880s French Vases

Materials

Bronze

Set of 6 Sèvres Style Porcelain Plates, France, Circa 1880
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in PARIS, FR
Meissen did. In 1753 Louis XV, became a major shareholder and the manufactory was transferred to Sèvres
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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Louis XVI "Sèvres" Porcelain Glass-Coolers, France, Circa 1880
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of porcelain glass-coolers with painted medallions and gilded ornaments on a turquoise blue
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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Wine Coolers

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Louis XVI Style "Sèvres" Porcelain Candelabra Vases, France, Circa 1880
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in PARIS, FR
with the aim of making true or “hard-paste” porcelain, like Meissen did. In 1753 Louis XV, became a
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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI More Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Large Meissen Porcelain Reticulated Basket Bowl, 18C.
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1763-1773 (dot period underglazed blue crossed sword mark) and incised letter G. In great
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Antique 18th Century German Rococo Decorative Baskets

Materials

Porcelain

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Blue Meissen Basket For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal blue meissen basket for your home. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and metal, every blue meissen basket was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a blue meissen basket — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right blue meissen basket, those designed in Rococo, Victorian and Baroque styles are of considerable interest. Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kändler and Michel Victor Acier each produced at least one beautiful blue meissen basket that is worth considering.

How Much is a Blue Meissen Basket?

Prices for a blue meissen basket can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $175 and can go as high as $275,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,725.

Finding the Right dining-entertaining for You

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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