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A rare Art Deco Gallia for Christofle Fish-form sauce boat
A rare Art Deco Gallia for Christofle Fish-form sauce boat

A rare Art Deco Gallia for Christofle Fish-form sauce boat

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

A rare French Art Deco silver plated brass gravy/sauce boat by Gallia for Christofle in the form of a stylized fish, the curved tail of the fish forming the handle and its mouth form...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Ric & Mac Salt & Pepper Set, Edouard Sandoz, Gallia Christofle, France, 1930
Art Deco Ric & Mac Salt & Pepper Set, Edouard Sandoz, Gallia Christofle, France, 1930

Art Deco Ric & Mac Salt & Pepper Set, Edouard Sandoz, Gallia Christofle, France, 1930

Located in Firenze, IT

Art Deco silver-plated Ric & Mac Salt & Pepper Edouard Marcel Sandoz (1881 - 1971) - Gallia Christofle, France 1930s silver-plated metal 5 cm H x 9,5 × 4,5 cm 6 cm H x 8,5 × 4,5 ...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Early 20th Century Christofle Art Nouveau Decanter and Glass Set on Tray
Early 20th Century Christofle Art Nouveau Decanter and Glass Set on Tray

Early 20th Century Christofle Art Nouveau Decanter and Glass Set on Tray

Located in Ross, CA

Set of two decanters with stoppers and five glasses with casings from Christofle for its Gallia line set on a Christofle Tray. Made in France in the early part of the 20th century. T...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Nouveau Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver plated bronze candelabra, inspired by Vieux Christofle
Silver plated bronze candelabra, inspired by Vieux Christofle

Silver plated bronze candelabra, inspired by Vieux Christofle

Located in Paris, FR

Large silver-plated candelabra with six leafy branches on a twisted tree trunk shaft.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Orfèvrerie Gallia Art Nouveau Christofle Silverplate Lg Serving/Display Bowl
Orfèvrerie Gallia Art Nouveau Christofle Silverplate Lg Serving/Display Bowl

Orfèvrerie Gallia Art Nouveau Christofle Silverplate Lg Serving/Display Bowl

By Gallia

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

Here is a fantastic, exceptional quality large open bowl with a fabulous art nouveau design. It would work well as an elegant serving piece but would also be a fabulous display for g...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Gio Ponti Horse Silver Sculpture with Lino Sabattini for Christofle
Gio Ponti Horse Silver Sculpture with Lino Sabattini for Christofle

Gio Ponti Horse Silver Sculpture with Lino Sabattini for Christofle

By Christofle, Gio Ponti, Lino Sabattini

Located in Hanover, MA

1978 Gio Ponti designed silver plated horse sculpture, titled "Cavallo", edition Lino Sabattini for Christofle, 2008.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate

5-Piece Tea and Coffee Set by M. Dufrene for Christofle (Gallia)
5-Piece Tea and Coffee Set by M. Dufrene for Christofle (Gallia)

5-Piece Tea and Coffee Set by M. Dufrene for Christofle (Gallia)

By Gallia

Located in NANTES, FR

Tea and coffee set designed by Maurice Dufrene for Galia/Christople Set consisting of a tray, a coffee pot, a teapot, a milk jug, and a sugar bowl. Black wooden handles. Gallia hall...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

French Vintage Silverplate Cutlery Service in Christofle Box - 24 Pieces
French Vintage Silverplate Cutlery Service in Christofle Box - 24 Pieces

French Vintage Silverplate Cutlery Service in Christofle Box - 24 Pieces

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A French vintage set of twenty-four pieces of silverplated forks and spoons with an Art Deco styling, presented in a Christofle box. This classic flatware service is stamped on each ...

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20th Century French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Brass, Silver Plate

Fish Service with 12 Forks and 12 Fish Knives by the Silversmith Christofle.
Fish Service with 12 Forks and 12 Fish Knives by the Silversmith Christofle.

Fish Service with 12 Forks and 12 Fish Knives by the Silversmith Christofle.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Fish service with 12 forks and 12 fish knives by the silversmith Christofle in Paris, 1960-1970. Fish service with 12 silver plated forks and 12 fish knives in the original box by C...

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20th Century French Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Plate Table Lamp by Gio Ponti for Christofle
Silver Plate Table Lamp by Gio Ponti for Christofle

Silver Plate Table Lamp by Gio Ponti for Christofle

By Gio Ponti

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Silver plate arrow and horn candelabra style table lamp by Gio Ponti for Gallia / Christofle.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

Dragonfly Vase by Christofle Art Nouveau, Silver-plated Metal, France
Dragonfly Vase by Christofle Art Nouveau, Silver-plated Metal, France

Dragonfly Vase by Christofle Art Nouveau, Silver-plated Metal, France

Located in Marbella, ES

An elegant French silver-plated metal vase, signed by Christofle, distinguished by its refined Art Nouveau-inspired design.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Jars

Materials

Silver Plate

Game center piece Bronze, c. 1860 Christofle goldsmith to Emperor Napoleon III
Game center piece Bronze, c. 1860 Christofle goldsmith to Emperor Napoleon III

Game center piece Bronze, c. 1860 Christofle goldsmith to Emperor Napoleon III

By Christofle

Located in Paris, FR

An exceptional centerpiece signed Christofle artwork is silver-plated bronze with a very nice patina.

Category

Antique 1860s French Aesthetic Movement Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Lino Sabattini Silver Plated Table Lamp by Christofle, France
Lino Sabattini Silver Plated Table Lamp by Christofle, France

Lino Sabattini Silver Plated Table Lamp by Christofle, France

By Lino Sabattini

Located in Den Haag, NL

Lino Sabattini silver plated table lamp by Christofle, France. Silver plated tube with Perspex middle section.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

1980s French Silver Plated Metal Candlestick by Christofle France
1980s French Silver Plated Metal Candlestick by Christofle France

1980s French Silver Plated Metal Candlestick by Christofle France

Located in Marbella, ES

1980s French silver plated metal candlestick by Christofle France.

Category

Late 20th Century French Candelabras

Materials

Silver Plate

1930s Art Deco Aluminum French Wine Cooler and Two Ice Bucket by Reneka
1930s Art Deco Aluminum French Wine Cooler and Two Ice Bucket by Reneka

1930s Art Deco Aluminum French Wine Cooler and Two Ice Bucket by Reneka

By Christofle, Luc Lanel

Located in Aci Castello, IT

The Wine Cooler and Two Ice Buckets by Reneka exemplify the sleek and sophisticated design aesthetic of the Art Deco period. Reneka, a notable French manufacturer known for its quali...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wine Coolers

Materials

Silver Plate

Christofle, Gallia, Silver Plated Leaf Vide-Poche, French, Circa 1930
Christofle, Gallia, Silver Plated Leaf Vide-Poche, French, Circa 1930

Christofle, Gallia, Silver Plated Leaf Vide-Poche, French, Circa 1930

By Gallia

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This leaf vide-poche is made of silver plated. This is a work by famous French designer Gallia for Christofle, circa 1930.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Silver Plate

Lino Sabattini for Christofle, Modernist Teapot, 1960s
Lino Sabattini for Christofle, Modernist Teapot, 1960s

Lino Sabattini for Christofle, Modernist Teapot, 1960s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Lino Sabattini (1925-2016) for Christofle. Modernist teapot in silver plated metal, circa 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Big Pair of Candelabras, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Sign, Christofle 2825098
Big Pair of Candelabras, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Sign, Christofle 2825098

Big Pair of Candelabras, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Sign, Christofle 2825098

By Christofle

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Centerplace Sign: Christofle 2825098 Metal: Silver plated We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982.If you have any questions we are ...

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Candelabras

Materials

Metal

Silver plated bronze candelabra with dogs, inspired by Vieux Christofle
Silver plated bronze candelabra with dogs, inspired by Vieux Christofle

Silver plated bronze candelabra with dogs, inspired by Vieux Christofle

Located in Paris, FR

Large silver-plated candelabra with six leafy branches on a twisted tree trunk shaft.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

A Pair of Christofle Malmaison Silver-Plated Candelabra For Two Candles
A Pair of Christofle Malmaison Silver-Plated Candelabra For Two Candles

A Pair of Christofle Malmaison Silver-Plated Candelabra For Two Candles

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This silver plated Malmaison candelabra, which can hold up to two candles, adds refinement and elegance to any room.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Empire Candelabras

Materials

Silver Plate

Modernist Silver-Plated Ashtray with Superb Patina, France, circa 1970
Modernist Silver-Plated Ashtray with Superb Patina, France, circa 1970

Modernist Silver-Plated Ashtray with Superb Patina, France, circa 1970

By Lino Sabattini, Christofle

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

Elegant modernist ashtray in silver-plated metal, France, circa 1970. The piece showcases a bold, geometric form with a square base and deep circular bowl, accented by four notches o...

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

A silver plated bronze sculptural group of a Cockerel By Christofle
A silver plated bronze sculptural group of a Cockerel By Christofle

A silver plated bronze sculptural group of a Cockerel By Christofle

Located in London, GB

This silver plated bronze sculptural group of a Cockerel and a chicken an a gilt-bronze mounted hard-stone base was made in Circa 1890 by Christofle

Category

Antique 19th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate

Big Pair of Candelabras, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, France, 1900, Sign, Christofle
Big Pair of Candelabras, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, France, 1900, Sign, Christofle

Big Pair of Candelabras, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, France, 1900, Sign, Christofle

By Christofle

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Centerplace, Sign: Christofle Metal: Silver plated We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982.If you have any questions we are at you...

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Candelabras

Materials

Metal

Pair of Candelabras with Deer, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Sign, Christofle 2440657
Pair of Candelabras with Deer, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Sign, Christofle 2440657

Pair of Candelabras with Deer, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Sign, Christofle 2440657

By Christofle

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Centerplace Sign: Christofle 2440657 Metal: Silver plated We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982.If you have any questions we are ...

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Candelabras

Materials

Metal

Lino Sabattini Silverware "Cardinale" Vase for Christofle, France, 1956
Lino Sabattini Silverware "Cardinale" Vase for Christofle, France, 1956

Lino Sabattini Silverware "Cardinale" Vase for Christofle, France, 1956

By Lino Sabattini, Christofle

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

A France Mid-Century Modern design vase model “Cardinale” in silvered metal designed by Italian artist Lino Sabattini for Christofle France in 1956, marked on the base ‘Christofle Fr...

Category

Antique 1650s French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Silver Plate, Metal

Vase Silver Plate Lino Sabatini for Christofle France 1950s Cardinale Model
Vase Silver Plate Lino Sabatini for Christofle France 1950s Cardinale Model

Vase Silver Plate Lino Sabatini for Christofle France 1950s Cardinale Model

By Lino Sabattini

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Vase silver plate Lino Sabatini for Christofle France 1950s Cardinale Model.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Silver Plate

Lino Sabattini for Christofle, "Cardinale" Silver-Plated Metal Vases, Italy, 1950
Lino Sabattini for Christofle, "Cardinale" Silver-Plated Metal Vases, Italy, 1950

Lino Sabattini for Christofle, "Cardinale" Silver-Plated Metal Vases, Italy, 1950

By Lino Sabattini, Christofle

Located in Naples, IT

Set of two “Cardinale” vases in silver-plated metal, designed by Lino Sabattini for Christofle. These sculptural objects from the 1950s stand out for their slender, harmonious forms,...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Silver Plate

Original Christofle candlestick, silver.
Original Christofle candlestick, silver.

Original Christofle candlestick, silver.

$2,258Sale Price / item|20% Off

Original Christofle candlestick, silver.

Located in Berlin, DE

Candlestick, candelabra from Christofle made of silver-plated metal,

Category

Late 20th Century French Candlesticks

Materials

Metal, Silver

Art Deco style Squirrel Drageoir by Gallia, Christofle
Art Deco style Squirrel Drageoir by Gallia, Christofle

Art Deco style Squirrel Drageoir by Gallia, Christofle

By Christofle

Located in grand Lancy, CH

drageoir was designed by Antoinette de Ribes (1892-1972) for Gallia in 1931 with beautiful stylized lines.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Silver Plate

A 1970s Modern Arnolfo Di Cambio Ice Bucket with a Lino Sabattini Ice Tongs
A 1970s Modern Arnolfo Di Cambio Ice Bucket with a Lino Sabattini Ice Tongs

A 1970s Modern Arnolfo Di Cambio Ice Bucket with a Lino Sabattini Ice Tongs

By Christofle, Lino Sabattini, Cini Boeri, Arnolfo di Cambio

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This 1970s modern heavy crystal ice bucket is a stunning example of Italian design created by Cini Boeri for Arnolfo di Cambio, paired with Lino Sabattini's elegant ice tongs by Chri...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Odiot Paris 900/- silver cruet with original Glass inserts, 1894
Odiot Paris 900/- silver cruet with original Glass inserts, 1894

Odiot Paris 900/- silver cruet with original Glass inserts, 1894

By Maison Odiot Paris

Located in Münster, DE

In 1907-1908. another famous jeweler, Christofle, has silver-plated Odiot state-donated bronzes.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Tableware

Materials

Silver

Lino SABATTINI - Vaso Cardinale - “ Christofle”France Silver Metal  1950 France
Lino SABATTINI - Vaso Cardinale - “ Christofle”France Silver Metal  1950 France

Lino SABATTINI - Vaso Cardinale - “ Christofle”France Silver Metal 1950 France

By Lino Sabattini

Located in Milano, IT

Vaso in Silver Plated, modello cardinale, disegnato da LINO SABATTINI, é prodotto da CHRISTOFLE, originale degli anni 50.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Other Vases

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Puiforcat (Hermes) - 6pc. Hammer Finish 950 Sterling Silver Art Deco Tea Set
Puiforcat (Hermes) - 6pc. Hammer Finish 950 Sterling Silver Art Deco Tea Set

Puiforcat (Hermes) - 6pc. Hammer Finish 950 Sterling Silver Art Deco Tea Set

By Puiforcat

Located in Wilmington, DE

The accompanying serving tray by Christofle is silver-plate and is also in excellent condition with no wearing of the silver-plate, no even on the underside.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Jacques Sitoleux for Christofle Vase/ Sculpture
Jacques Sitoleux for Christofle Vase/ Sculpture

Jacques Sitoleux for Christofle Vase/ Sculpture

By Jacques Sitoleux

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A silver plated architecturally inspired table object. Signed Original unpolished state.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Plated 'Giselle' Soliflor Vase Candlestick by Lino Sabattini. Italy 1970s
Silver Plated 'Giselle' Soliflor Vase Candlestick by Lino Sabattini. Italy 1970s

Silver Plated 'Giselle' Soliflor Vase Candlestick by Lino Sabattini. Italy 1970s

By Christofle, Sabattini Argenteria, Danese Milano, Lino Sabattini, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Malmö, SE

Silver plated Mid-Century 'Giselle' soliflor vase or candlestick. Designed by Lino Sabattini and produced by Sabattini in Italy, 1970s. Good original condition, but with some scratc...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Stainless Steel

Lino Sabattini 'Cardinale' Bud Vase Design for Christofle
Lino Sabattini 'Cardinale' Bud Vase Design for Christofle

Lino Sabattini 'Cardinale' Bud Vase Design for Christofle

By Lino Sabattini

Located in Sharon, CT

The largest (14.5") version of this classic silver plated brass vase designed by Lino Sabattini for Christofle.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Silver Plate

Lino Sabattini bowl from the 1960s produced by Christofle
Lino Sabattini bowl from the 1960s produced by Christofle

Lino Sabattini bowl from the 1960s produced by Christofle

By Lino Sabattini

Located in Vigevano, PV

Lino Sabattini bowl from the 1960s produced by Christofle

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Minimalist Decorative Bowls

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Art Nouveau Christofle Dragonfly Vase, France, Circa 1900
Antique Art Nouveau Christofle Dragonfly Vase, France, Circa 1900

Antique Art Nouveau Christofle Dragonfly Vase, France, Circa 1900

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Introducing this pair of Vintage Christofle Art Nouveau Silverplate Dragonfly Vases: a captivating treasure that beautifully blends exquisite craftsmanship with a whimsical design. A...

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Silver Plate

Christofle French Modern Carving Pair with Knife and Fork
Christofle French Modern Carving Pair with Knife and Fork

Christofle French Modern Carving Pair with Knife and Fork

By Christofle

Located in New York, NY

Modern carving pair with knife and fork. Made by Christofle in France, ca 1970. Tapering easy-grip silver-plated handles.

Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of 12 Christofle French Art Deco Animal Menagerie Knife Rests
Set of 12 Christofle French Art Deco Animal Menagerie Knife Rests

Set of 12 Christofle French Art Deco Animal Menagerie Knife Rests

By Christofle

Located in New York, NY

Set of 12 Art Deco silver plated knife rests. Made by Christofle in France, ca 1990.

Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Christofle French Art Deco Modern Classical Silver Plate Trophy
Christofle French Art Deco Modern Classical Silver Plate Trophy

Christofle French Art Deco Modern Classical Silver Plate Trophy

By Christofle

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco silver plate trophy. Made by Christofle in France, ca 1930.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Urns

Materials

Silver Plate

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Christofle Silver Plate For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal christofle silver plate for your home. A christofle silver plate — often made from metal, silver and silver plate — can elevate any home. There are 526 variations of the antique or vintage christofle silver plate you’re looking for, while we also have 10 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the christofle silver plate you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A christofle silver plate made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. A well-made christofle silver plate has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Christofle, Luc Lanel and Lino Sabattini are consistently popular.

How Much is a Christofle Silver Plate?

A christofle silver plate can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,677, while the lowest priced sells for $50 and the highest can go for as much as $42,500.

Christofle for sale on 1stDibs

Although he started his career as a jeweler in 1830 — after apprenticing with his copper jeweler brother-in-law years earlier — Charles Christofle (1805–63) recognized that Second Empire France had an untapped audience for luxury silverware and tableware.

Gold and silver gilt had been the high-end standard in the 18th century, yet society after the Industrial Revolution demanded a more affordable, but still refined, approach. So in the 1840s, Christofle cornered the market on electrolytic gilding and silver plating, dominating the hold on patents in the country for over a decade. His work soon attracted the attention of Louis-Philippe I and then Napoleon III, under whom he was named Fournisseur de l’Empereur, cementing the prestige of his brand.

While Christofle created decadent centerpieces and tableware for the French palaces — as well as prominent clients like the Orient Express — the company’s electroplating of silverware that was far less expensive than that made by silversmiths attained widespread popularity. At a time when many who could not afford gold or silver still used wooden utensils, Christofle was a game changer for at-home dining. An appearance at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago furthered the company’s reach to American consumers who would soon rival the manufacturer’s European clientele.

The 20th century saw Christofle adapting to changing tastes in its offerings, such as the Aria collection, which debuted in 1985 with column-like lines on its flatware designed by Bernard Yot, and the playful egg-shaped silverware container introduced in 2015 that opens to reveal a full flatware set. The company also now sells barware, home accessories and even jewelry, harkening back to its roots. Now almost two centuries old, Christofle maintains its reputation as a leading flatware and silverware company under the ownership of the Chalhoub group, its utensils gracing tables in homes, hotels and restaurants all over the world.

Shop authentic Christofle serveware, ceramics, decorative objects and more on 1stDibs.

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.