19th Century French Baccarat Crystal Cave à Liqueur Tantalus Set
By Baccarat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A superb 19th century French Baccarat cave à liqueur (tantalus set), exemplifying the elegance and craftsmanship of fine crystal service pieces from the period.
Glass
$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. circa 1880 Exquisitely hand-crafted in the late 19th century, Continental European...
Crystal, Bronze
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
$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 circa 1870, this refined portable bar is built of ebonized mahogany with brass inl...
Bronze
$4,793
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
This is an exquisite antique French Napoleon III Bacarrat ormolu and glass Cave a Liqueur, or tantalus, circa 1860 in date.
Bronze, Ormolu
$1,995
H 10 in W 8.25 in D 7.875 in
French Napoleon III Period Ebonized Crystal Cave a Liqueur Service Set
Located in Forney, TX
Overall a wonderful example, with nothing that detracts from the aesthetics or functionality but only adds to the sophisticated elegance, warmth, antique character, classic refinemen...
Crystal, Brass
$3,848
H 13.78 in W 15.36 in D 10.63 in
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
$2,000 / set
H 4.75 in Dm 2.5 in
Fine Antique Venetian Salviati Enameled Blue Glass Stemmed Cordial Glass Set
By Antonio Salviati, Salviati
Located in Forney, TX
. --- finest quality Venetian glass art glass luxurious luxury drinkware glassware serveware barware liquor liqueur glasses after diner drink stemware drinking goblet small cup tumb...
Enamel
Unavailable
H 11.03 in W 14.57 in D 11.03 in
19th Century Black Forest Carved Wood Tantalus, Liquor Box, Cave a Liqueur
By Black Forest
Located in Firenze, IT
Exquisite carved black forest wood liquor box "Tantalus" from circa 1860 Very good original condition, with old woodworm holes which are typical for antique wood items (please see a...
Wood, Oak
Sold
H 10.5 in W 12.75 in D 9.75 in
A Fine 19th Century, French, Napoleon III Complete Cave à Liqueur/Tantalus
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A fine 19th century, French, Napoleon III complete cave à liqueur / tantalus / liqueur / decanter set in cabinet.
Brass
Antique French Napoleon III Cave À Liqueur Tantalus Decanter Set
By Baccarat, Moser Glassworks
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning French Napoleon III Second Empire Period (1852-1870) Cave À Liqueur with assortment of fine quality hand blown cut crystal Baccarat and Moser glassware, consisting of four...
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Cave À Liqueur Tantalus
By Baccarat
Located in Forney, TX
The magnificent classical French Cave à Liqueur Set is of the finest master craftsman quality, richly decorated in exceptionally executed marquetry-work, profusely detailed shield de...
Crystal, Bronze
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H 11.03 in W 13.78 in D 10.24 in
Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Period Inlaid Cave À Liqueur Tantalus
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
The magnificent classical French Cave à Liqueur Set is of the finest master craftsman quality, richly decorated in exceptionally executed marquetry-work, profusely detailed shield de...
Walnut
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H 13.75 in W 11.25 in D 10.25 in
Antique French Engraved Crystal Cave a' Liqueur Tantalus Set in Amboyna Case
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Extraordinary quality antique French 24-piece hand engraved crystal cave a' liqueur (Cordial or Liqueur) Tantalus set with magnificent inlaid amboyna wood and kingwood inlaid hinged ...
Crystal, Brass
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H 11 in W 15 in D 11.5 in
Important 19th Century French Napoleon III Walnut & Burl Cave a Liqueur Tantalus
Located in Dallas, TX
The cave a liqueur is further embellished by engraved brass decor on the inside.
Brass
Sold
H 10.75 in W 12.75 in D 9.5 in
Antique French Inlaid Amboyna & Rosewood Cave a' Liqueur Engraved Tantalus Set
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Rare and important exceptional quality antique French inlaid and ebonized amboyna and rosewood cave a' liqueur Tantalus set with engraved brass and pearl inlays with hand cut and eng...
Crystal, Pearl, Brass
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H 11.03 in W 13.78 in D 10.63 in
Antique French Burr Walnut & Ebonized Tantalus Cave a Liqueur, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite antique French burr-walnut and ebonized cave a liqueur, or tantalus, circa 1860 in date.
Bronze
Antique French Ormolu with Glass Tantalus Cave a Liqueur 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite antique French Napoleon III ormolu and glass Cave a Liqueur, or tantalus, circa 1850 in date.
Ormolu
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H 10 in W 12.5 in D 7.5 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Black Lacquer Cave a Liqueur or Tantalus
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid-19th century French Napoleon III period black lacquer cave a liqueur (liqueur caddy) or tantalus features bronze and tortoiseshell inlaid cartouches on the lid and doors.
Crystal, Bronze
Sold
H 10.24 in W 14.18 in D 10.24 in
French Thuya And Brass Inlaid Serpentine Cave A Liqueur Or Tantalus Box
Located in Benington, Herts
An Exceptionally Fine French Serpentine and brass marquetry inlaid Cave a Liqueur or Tantalus Box with mother of pearl.
Serpentine, Brass
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H 11.42 in W 14.57 in D 11.82 in
Antique French Bacarrat Ormolu with 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.
Ormolu
Sold
H 12 in W 14.25 in D 11 in
French Bacarrat Ormolu Bronze Crystal Glass Tantalus Cave a Liqueur Set Box Case
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Bacarrat Style Ormolu Bronze & Crystal With Glass Housing Tantalus Cave a Liqueur Set Box Case Having 4 Etched Decanters And 16 Liqueur Glasses
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
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H 12 in W 9 in D 5.5 in
French 19th Century Upright Piano Design Music Box Tantalus or 'Cave a Liqueur'
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This rare and outstanding upright piano design tantalus or 'cave à liqueur' dating to around 1890 provides both liqueur and music.
Brass
Sold
H 15.5 in W 17.75 in D 13.25 in
Antique French Black Forest Tantalus Hunt Dog Liquor Box Decanter Cavé à Liqueur
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Black Forest Tantalus hunt dog liquor box decanter Cavé à Liqueur ~Direct from France~ ~Stunning carved Black Forest tantalus or “cavé à Liqueur”!
Glass, Wood
Vintage Tantalus in Inlaid Rosewood Box, circa 1840-50
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is an exquisite French Napoleon III-period “Cave à Liqueur”, or tantalus, in rich rosewood. This elegant bar set opens by means of a hinged lid, inlaid with “Liqueurs” at t...
Crystal
Spaniard Cave A Liqueur/Tantalus Liqueur Wood Box
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Spaniard cave a liqueur/tantalus liqueur wood box. It is handcrafted with what appears to be flame burl veneers.
Crystal
Antique French Napoleon III Tantalus Cave a Liqueur 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite antique French Napoleon III birdseye maple Tantalus Cave a Liqueur, circa 1860 in date. It features brass inlaid decoration on the top and front with tulip woo...
Glass
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H 10.63 in W 13.39 in D 10.63 in
19th Century French Napoléon III Baccarat Crystal Tantalus "Cave à Liqueurs"
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Comprising four Baccarat crystal decanter with stoppers and sixteen matching glass heightened with hand-painted gilding. As with most caves a liqueur, when the front side is lifted, ...
Crystal, Ormolu
Sold
H 11.5 in W 16.75 in D 12.75 in
Antique French Black Forest Tantalus Liquor Box Glass Decanter Cavé à Liqueur
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Black Forest Tantalus Liquor Box Glass Decanter Cavé à Liqueur.
Crystal
Sold
H 10.5 in W 12.75 in D 9.5 in
French Napoleon III Ebony and Rosewood Cave à Liqueur Tantalus Bohemian Glass
Located in Pataskala, OH
Liquor cave in brass inlaid ebony wood with rosewood interior.
Crystal, Brass
Sold
H 10.5 in W 13 in D 10.5 in
20th Century French Napoleon Style Burled Cave a Liqueur Set Tantalus Decanter
Located in Washington Crossing, PA
French burled cave à liqueur set with mother-of-pearl inlay, turn of the century French Napoleon style Tantalus decanter set having burled walnut, brass, and mother-of-pearl inlaid c...
Glass, Burl
$56,844
H 76.78 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in
Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Poerugal by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple The Penedo quartz display cabinet captures the enduring beauty of nature’s landscapes,...
Carrara Marble, Granite, Onyx, Brass
$640Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 13.8 in W 8.7 in D 13 in
Gold Plated Flatware 24-piece set in a crystal glass Egg holder L’ambrosia.
Located in Glendale, CA
L'Ambrosia is a unique 24-piece cutlery set that comes in a crystal case, bringing elegance to any interior. The extraordinary design of this timeless set allows it to serve as the ...
Crystal, Stainless Steel
$8,289 / set
H 43.31 in W 71.66 in D 29.53 in
Seating Set of Baroque Sofa and Two Armchairs, Budapest, 1870s
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful baroque seating set consisting of a sofa and two armchairs. Extraordinary workmanship of the woods made according to the canons of the time. Measures sofa: Depth 75 cm,...
Velvet, Wood
$34,343
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
$34,850Sale Price|53% Off
H 38.63 in W 80 in D 59 in
A German 19th Century Louis XVI Style Burr Walnut Bechstein Concert Grand Piano
By Bechstein Piano Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine German 19th Century Louis XVI Style Burr Walnut Bechstein Concert Grand Piano, Serial No. 5655. The beautifully crafted Grand piano, raised on three tapered barrel shaped...
Bronze
Blue and White Porcelain Tulipiere Vase
By Bo Jia for Middle Kingdom
Located in Manassas Park, VA
This vase is a traditional porcelain tulipiere from Jingdezhen, a town long distinguished by imperial patronage. In the 17th century tulipiere were used to grow tulip bulbs indoors ...
Porcelain
$4,973
H 16.54 in W 8.27 in D 5.12 in
Late 18th Century Louis XVI Period Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock with Candelabras
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A finely bronze fire-gilded ormolu mantel clock set with matching candelabras. Rich ornate with typical Louis XVI mounts, floral garlands, scrolls, ribbons and bow. The case is made ...
Carrara Marble, Bronze, Ormolu, Enamel
Chinese Woven Top Canopy Bed, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
A Chinese canopy bed was typically part of a bride's dowry or a gift to a courtesan. It grew to be an important household status symbol, and the subject of rivalry among wives and co...
Rattan, Elm
Rare Tiffany Studios “Jade Ring” Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare Tiffany Studios Leaded Glass and Patinated Bronze Geometric Table Lamp, circa 1910. This is a rare one of a kind early Tiffany Studios large table lamp that is illustrated in Al...
Bronze
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
The Art of Fine Gardening: Craig Bergmann Landscape Design
Located in New York, NY
The long-awaited debut book on Craig Bergmann, pre-eminent designer of traditional gardens along the North Shore of Chicago For more than four decades, Craig Bergmann has been recog...
Paper
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Metal
$15,987
H 109 in W 52.6 in D 8 in
Impressive Antique Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival Door Complete with Wall Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning Gothic architectural door with strong iron hardware in original frame. This striking and all hand carved door was originally probably part of a church or monastery and the ...
Iron
$19,950
H 45 in W 26.5 in D 26.5 in
Large Antique Italian Church Carved Gilt Polychrome Tabernacle Altar Niche
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent large rare and most impressive Italian baldachin tabernacle altar niche / altarpiece. circa 1800 Exquisitely hand-crafted in Italy in the early 19th century, this extr...
Enamel
$651,300
H 20 in W 31 in D 18 in
Important, Rare French Ormolu Sevres Style Porcelain Jewelry Box on Bronze Table
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
A rare and important French ormolu/bronze and Sevres style turquoise porcelain jewelry box casket on matching French ormolu/bronze table with Sevres style porcelain plaques. Of pala...
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
$99,892
W 80.71 in L 124.02 in
Tapestry Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period 1738 at the Gobelins
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Madrid, ES
Tapestry from the Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period , made in 1738 at the Gobelins One panel from a series of Gobelins tapestries depicting the Hi...
Wool, Silk
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.
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