$6,372 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bearn by Christofle France Stainless Steel Flatware Service Set 98 pcs Dinner
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Bearn by Christofle France Stainless Steel Flatware set - 98 pieces.
Stainless Steel
1960s Christofle France Coll Gallia Two Egg Cups Silverplate, Signed
By Christofle
Located in Biella, IT
Christofle France coll Gallia signed two egg cups in silverplate design years 1960 in perfect condition This auction is for two but are disponible four egg cup Christofle; set it i...
Stainless Steel
122-Piece Christofle Capricorne Liane Silver-Plated Flatware Set, France
By Christofle
Located in Rochester, NY
A rare and expansive 122-piece silver-plated flatware set in the iconic Capricorne Liane pattern by Christofle, France. This mid-20th century collection showcases the sculptural ele...
Silver Plate, Stainless Steel
$531
H 0.4 in W 4.14 in D 2.76 in
Silver-Plated Christofle Paperweight with Poetic Engraving by B. Quentin
By Bernard Quentin, Christofle
Located in Stockholm, SE
This elegant paperweight is a collectible piece created by the French silversmithing house Christofle and designed by B. Quentin in 1983. Crafted in silver-plated metal, it features ...
Stainless Steel
Lino Sabattini rare cruet , oil/vinegar container set , attb to Christofle
By Christofle, Lino Sabattini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great set designed by LINO SABATTINI in stainless steel and glass, with acrylic stopper .Glass marked as well.
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
H 9.8 in W 1 in D 0.5 in
Christofle Stainless Steel Perles 162-Piece Dinner Set, New in Original Boxes
By Christofle
Located in Petaluma, CA
This French Christofle Perles stainless steel set consists of 162 pieces.
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Beauharnais by Christofle Stainless Steel Flatware Service Set 39 Pcs Boxed Rare
Located in Big Bend, WI
Discontinued and hard to find Beauharnais by Christofle stainless steel flatware set in original Christofle box - 39 pieces.
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Integrale by Christofle France Stainless Steel Flatware Service Set 22 Pieces
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rare Integrale by Christofle stainless steel flatware set with unique, modern design - 22 pieces.
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 1 in W 1 in L 1 in
Bearn by Christofle France Stainless Steel Set Service Dinner Estate 83 Pieces
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Bearn by Christofle France stainless steel Details This Bearn by Christofle stainless steel 83-piece flatware set includes: 12 dinner knives, ebony handle, 9 1/2" 12 dinner forks, ...
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 1 in W 1 in L 1 in
Perles by Christofle France Stainless Steel Set Service Dinner Modern New 86 Pc
Located in Big Bend, WI
This New Perles by Christofle stainless steel flatware set includes: 12 dinner knives, 9 1/2" 12 dinner forks, 7 7/8" 12 salad forks, 6 1/2" 12 teaspoons, 5 7/8" 12 dinner spoons, 8...
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Albi by Christofle France Stainless Steel Set Service for 12 Dinner New 86 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Albi by Christofle France stainless steel - new details This new Albi by Christofle stainless steel flatware set includes: 12 dinner knives, 9 3/4" 12 dinner forks, 8" 12 sala...
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Elementaire by Christofle France Stainless Steel Flatware Set Dinner 83 pcs New
Located in Big Bend, WI
Sold out in stores! Elementaire by Christofle Stainless Steel: The Elementaire collection, launched in 2007, injects sleek modernity into your style, décor and dining basics with it...
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 1 in W 1 in L 1 in
L'Ame De Christofle France Stainless Steel Set Service for 12 Dinner New 74 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
This new L'Ame de Christofle stainless steel flatware set includes: 12 dinner knives, 9 3/4" 12 dinner forks, 7 3/4" 12 salad forks, 6 5/8" 12 teaspoons, 5 1/2" 12 dinner spo...
Christofle, France. Six dinner knives in plated silver and stainless steel.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Stainless steel blades. Classic design with floral motifs.
Stainless Steel, Silver Plate
Christofle. Set of six dinner knives in plated silver and stainless steel.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Stainless steel blades. Classic design with floral motifs.
Silver, Stainless Steel
Sold
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Hudson by Christofle Stainless Steel Flatware set 30 pc Modern IN BOOK New
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set is from the authors' incredible lifetime collection of innovative flatware, featured in their book. Unused Hudson by Christofle (France) Stainless Steel Flatware set - 30 p...
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 1.78 in W 15.16 in D 10.83 in
Rare Christofle Fish Cutlery for 12 Persons in original vintage box
By Christofle
Located in Vienna, AT
They were carefully crafted from stainless steel and plated with silver to create a beautiful set of cutlery that is durable and will last several lifetimes.
Silver Plate, Stainless Steel
Sold
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Tenere by Christofle France Stainless Steel Flatware Set for 12 Service, New
Located in Big Bend, WI
Highest quality luxury stainless steel flatware. New, unused "TENERE" by Christofle of Paris, France stainless steel flatware set, 60 pieces.
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 8.5 in W 9.5 in D 7.5 in
Vintage Wine Cooler Ice Bucket with Rings in Stainless Steel, French, c. 1970's
By Christofle
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage handmade stainless steel wine cooler, circa 1970's. Can be used to chill bottles of wine, champagne, or as a large ice bucket. The cooler has a polished exterior with a chrom...
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Gio Ponti “Ponti 400” Flatware Service for Eight by Christofle
By Arthur Krupp, Christofle, Gio Ponti
Located in San Francisco, CA
A “Ponti 400” 40-piece stainless steel flatware service for eight by Gio Ponti and produced by Christofle.
Stainless Steel
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$1,920Sale Price / set|50% Off
Vintage Limoges Porcelain Dinnerware Set - 80 Pieces
By Limoges
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite vintage dinnerware set, likely crafted in fine Limoges porcelain, features delicate floral patterns and gold accents. Each piece is signed “France,” a hallmark of its ...
Porcelain
$1,551Sale Price|25% Off
H 11.82 in W 19.69 in D 11.82 in
Christofle, Set of 51 Louis XV Style Silver Plated Flatware
By Christofle
Located in Paris, FR
Part of flatware Christofle collection "Marly" in silver metal. This set of cutlery with rich decoration of plants in the Louis XV style is composed of 51 pieces: - 12 table forks...
Metal, Silver
$9,850
H 18 in W 24 in D 24 in
A Fine Early 20th Century 152 Piece Austrian Flatware Set by Berndorf Alpacca
By Berndorfer Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine Early 20th Century 152 Piece Austrian Dinnerware Flatware Set by Berndorfer Metallwaaren-Fabrik, stamped 'Berndorf Alpacca', The Neoclassical Revival style set of Alpacca flat...
Alpaca, Wood
$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
Set of 12 English Raised Gilt Porcelain Dinner Service Plates
By Royal Worcester
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A regal set of 12 elaborately gild service plates, by Royal Worcester. The set with delicate broad gilt borders with a white porcelain background. The mark on the back from 1950.
Porcelain
$3,504Sale Price / set|20% Off
Limoges Porcelain Dinner Set by F. Legrand & Cie - 68 Pieces
By L.F. Limoges
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite antique Limoges porcelain dinnerware set by F. Legrand & Cie showcases an exceptional polychrome and gold-accented design, embodying the timeless elegance of French cr...
Porcelain
$69,500 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Tetard Freres Perles Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service French 343 Pcs Dinner
By Tetard Freres
Located in Big Bend, WI
Founded in 1880 by Edmond Tétard (1860-1901) following the purchase of the house of Mr. Hugo. In 1889, he participated in the World Expo and received a Gold Medal. The house speciali...
Sterling Silver
$21,305Sale Price|25% Off
H 13.39 in W 20.87 in D 14.97 in
Important silver flatware in its original case, Tétard Frères
Located in Paris, FR
Important silver and mother-of-pearl flatware in its original case by Tétard Frères for Michelon Frères, Montpellier. France, first half of the 20th century. A complete dinner servi...
Silver
$3,200
H 10.5 in W 13.75 in D 13.75 in
A French late 19th century Louis XV st. Lunéville Faience Porcelain serving set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most decorative French late 19th century Louis XV st. Lunéville Faience Porcelain serving set. This most attractive fifty-four piece dining is painted on over glaze co...
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful German Meissen dinnerware service for twelve people with serving pieces. The dinnerware service is in great condition. Just exquisite & very rare to find a complete service...
Gold
$3,728Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 12.21 in W 20.87 in D 13.39 in
Christofle flatware silver-plated metal cutlery set, "Gabon" model
By Christofle
Located in Paris, FR
Christofle flatware in silver-plated metal, "Gabon" model, created in 1937 by Christian Fjerdingstad for the 1937 Paris International Exhibition, presented at the Christofle Pavilion...
Metal
Fabergé Silver Flatware Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional 77-piece complete service by Fabergé is a rare treasure from the world-renowned firm. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and ...
Silver
Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Antique Meissen 68-piece floral dinner service German, c. 1900 Largest serving dish: Height 6cm, width 52.5cm, depth 37.5cm Square salad bowl: Height 9.5cm, width 22cm, depth 22cm...
Porcelain
19th Century British Porcelain Dinnerware Service
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid 19th Century British porcelain dinnerware service with hand painted gilt foliate borders with bouquets of wild flowers against a white background design details. Each piece is in...
Gold
Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service, 764 Pieces
By Gorham
Located in New Orleans, LA
This monumental American sterling silver flatware service by Gorham epitomizes the stately glamour of turn-of-the-century dining. A total of 705 pieces in the beloved Versailles patt...
Sterling Silver
While it isn’t always top of mind for some, antique and vintage tableware can enhance even the most informal meal. It has been an intimate part of how we’ve interacted with our food for millennia.
Tableware has played a basic but important role in everyday life. Ancient Egyptians used spoons (which are classified as flatware) made of ivory and wood, while Greeks and Romans, who gathered for banquets involving big meals and entertainment, ate with forks and knives. At the beginning of the 17th century, however, forks were still uncommon in American homes. Over time, tableware has thankfully evolved and today includes increasingly valuable implements.
Tableware refers to the tools people use to set the table, including serving pieces, dinner plates and more. It encompasses everything from the intricate and elaborate to the austere and functional, yet are all what industrial product designer Jasper Morrison might call “Super Normal” — anonymous objects that are too useful to be considered banal.
There are four general categories of tableware — serveware, dinnerware, drinkware and, lastly, flatware, which is commonly referred to as silverware or cutlery. Serveware includes serving bowls, platters, gravy boats, casserole pans and ladles. Most tableware is practical, but it can also be decorative. And decorative objects count as tableware too. Even though they don’t fit squarely into one of the four categories, vases, statues and floral arrangements are traditional centerpieces.
Drinkware appropriately refers to the vessels we use for our beverages — mugs, cups and glasses. There is a good deal of variety that falls under this broad term. For example, your cheerful home bar or mid-century modern bar cart might be outfitted with a full range of vintage barware, which might include pilsner glasses and tumblers. Specialty cocktails are often served in these custom glasses, but they’re still a type of drinkware.
Every meal should be special — even if you’re using earthenware or stoneware for a casual lunch — but perhaps you’re hosting a dinner party to mark a specific event. The right high-quality tableware can bring a touch of luxury to your cuisine. Young couples, for example, traditionally add “fine china,” or porcelain, to their wedding registry as a commemoration of their union and likely wouldn’t turn down exquisite silver made by Tiffany & Co. or Georg Jensen.
It’s important to remember, however, that when you’re setting the dining room table to have fun with it. Just as you might mix and match your dining chairs, don’t be afraid to mix new and old or high and low with your tableware. On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage and antique tableware to help elevate your meal as well as the mood and atmosphere of your entire dining room.
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