$899
H 9.25 in W 11.63 in D 7 in
French 'Marquise De Sevigne' Tantalus Set with Leather Figural Book Case or Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique tantalus set originates from France and dates to approximately 1920 and done in a
Leather, Glass, Softwood
Blum's Vogue Leather-Bound Book Box Tantalus
Located in Astoria, NY
Blum's Vogue Leather-Bound Book Box Tantalus, interior compartment marked "Made in France / For
Leather, Glass, Paper
Antique French Book Form Liquor Tantalus Decanter and Glassware Set
Located in New York, NY
Antique (late 19th to early 20th century) French tantalus in the form of four stacked leather bound
Leather, Blown Glass
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H 15.36 in W 13 in D 16.54 in
Antique English Victorian Betjemans Oak & Brass Tantalus & Humidor 19th Century
By Betjemanns & Sons
Located in London, GB
vanity boxes opened and also the sprung system for book slides. Tantalus is a type of liquor
Crystal, Brass
Faux Book Tantalus Chest by Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Chicago, IL
First patented in England by the German cabinet maker George Betjemann in 1881, the tantalus
Glass, Wood, Leather
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H 5.13 in W 8.25 in D 5.63 in
19th Century French Leatherbound Book Tantalus with Shot Glasses and Decanters
Located in Miami, FL
". Crafted in France, circa 1870, the antique tantalus is shaped like five antique leather bound books
Leather, Glass, Paper
Sold
H 4.53 in W 11.42 in D 9.06 in
19th Century Faux Book Leather Tantalus and 6 Engraved Crystal Glasses
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This fabulous novelty leather faux-book hinged case has been ingeniously designed to secretly hide
Crystal
Sold
H 5.5 in W 8 in D 5 in
Late 19th Century French Leather Book Box Tantalus with Crystal Liqueur Service
Located in Fayetteville, AR
carafes and stoppers are also detailed in gold. Individual holes have been cut out of a book cover in the
Crystal
19th Century French Book Form Tantalus
Located in Miami, FL
French book form Tantalus, antique leather bindings opening to a fitted removable rack with four
Leather, Wood
Tantalus Set
Located in Hudson, NY
Book themed Tantalus Set
Paper, Leather, Glass
French Book Form Tantalus c.1940s
Located in Redding, CA
These are fun, I love to buy them because they sell fast. Also they make me feel like I'm catching up on a little school work I "may" Have missed. The books look so real, this has be...
Brass
$34,873
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
Bone
American Art Deco Wicker 6-Piece Living Room Set
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 6 American Art Deco wicker salon / living room set painted green & yellow with an arch form back & open weave trim (sofa, 2 armchairs, rocker, recamier, coffee table)
Upholstery, Wicker
$30,000
H 24.25 in W 78.5 in D 9.25 in
Clairtone Project G2 Series T11 Console Stereo System & Garrard Turntable
By Clairtone
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
On offer is a rare completely original Clairtone G2 Series Home Stereo System from 1966 featuring two distinct exotic wooden boxes one that houses the tuner and the turntable both pr...
Aluminum
$4,900
H 1.97 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Chess and Backgammon Lacquered Wood Board, China, Late 19th Century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Chess and backgammon lacquered wood board. China, late 19th century.
Stone
Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
Oak, Fabric, Bouclé
$4,000
H 43.5 in W 80.5 in D 0.75 in
17th Century Japanese Edo Four Panel Screen Hotei with Chinese Sages
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Beautifully weathered late 17th/early 18th century Japanese edo period four panel byobu screen depicting hotei (fat monk) in a treed landscape with Chinese sages engaged in leisurely...
Brass
$11,958
H 0.79 in W 4.34 in D 2.56 in
19th Century French Gold Mounted & Mother of Pearl Etui Set, c.1870
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century French gold mounted on mother of pearl, extensive traveling etui set, of elongated octagonal form, the gold mounted with polished mother of pearl panels and the ...
Gold
$260,000
H 6.75 in W 17.5 in D 12.25 in
19th C. Gold, Damascene, Etched Steel Casket Box/Safe with Noble Coat of Arms
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible 19th Century Royal Casket Box/Safe with Coat of Arms, Made of Gold, Damascene, and Etched Steel. Charles Le Hon, a Belgian politician, lawyer and industrialist, served...
Gold, Steel
$5,895
H 25 in W 1.5 in D 1.5 in
Antique Italian 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Saphire Floral Brooch & Earrings Set
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique brooch and earrings set originates from Italy and dates to approximately 1920 and done in the period Art Deco style. The body of the brooch and earrings are composed of ...
Gold
$1,851Sale Price|30% Off
H 18.71 in W 23.23 in D 0.04 in
Epirus Albania - Etching by Johannes Janssonius - 1650s
By Johannes Janssonius
Located in Roma, IT
Epirus Albania is an ancient map realized in 1650 by Johannes Janssonius (1588-1664). Good conditions. From Atlantis majoris quinta pars, Orbem maritimum [Novus Atlas, volume V: ca...
Etching
$1,100,000
H 30 in W 34 in D 97 in
One of a Kind Solid Zinc and Petrified Wood Waterfall Sculptural Dining Table
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
The “Decay of Time” functional sculpture series by John Brevard celebrates the natural beauty of our world by using ancient, timeless materials from sustainable sources. Each piece i...
Zinc
$6,880
H 1.75 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
Early 19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Chess and Backgammon Board
Located in Brea, CA
A early 19th century Chinese export lacquer chess and backgammon board 50 cm x 50 cm, the squares with daoist immortals gold black lacquer board, 16 white chesses, 16 red chesses.
Lacquer
$2,475
H 10.44 in W 9.26 in D 9.26 in
Victorian Sheraton Revival Inlaid Decanter Box, With Four Atlantis Decanters
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Sheraton Revival Mahogany Decanter Box, With Four Atlantis Decanters & Decorative Inlay The hinged lid with paterae and line inlaid decoration, the interior with divisions holdi...
Cut Glass, Mahogany
Pair of Japanese Pagoda Form Porcelain Lamps
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A Rare Pair of Japanese Pagoda Form Porcelain Lamps. Beautifully glazed in very vibrant colors with gilt accents. Lamps are mounted on square carved hardwood bases. Wired and in work...
Enamel
20th Century Beyer Crystal Wine Decanter or Carafe, 1970s
By Beyermann & Co.
Located in LEGNY, FR
Spectacular and rare chiseled crystal wine decanter from the Beyer Crystal factory in Germany. Very rare shape and quality of the plug. Stamp of the Beyer factory. Very good condi...
Crystal
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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