Cloisonne Salt And Pepper
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Serving Pieces
Copper
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Jewelry Boxes
Brass, Enamel
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Jars
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jars
Copper, Enamel
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Enamel, Copper, Metal
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Bronze, Copper, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Urns
Brass, Enamel
Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Jars
Metal, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Chippendale Jars
Porcelain
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Porcelain
Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Brass, Copper, Enamel
Early 20th Century Vases
Ceramic
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Porcelain
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities
Earthenware
20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Porcelain
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Copper, Enamel, Metal
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jars
Porcelain
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20th Century Chinoiserie Tableware
Enamel
20th Century Chinoiserie Tableware
Brass, Enamel
20th Century Chinoiserie Serving Pieces
Brass, Enamel
20th Century Chinoiserie Tableware
Brass
20th Century Chinoiserie Serving Pieces
Enamel
20th Century Chinoiserie Serving Pieces
Brass, Enamel
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, salt and pepper diamonds are real. They are a variation of the precious gemstone that has a speckled gray appearance. The unique variations of color are due to inclusions present in the diamond as it forms. You'll find a selection of salt and pepper diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021In the United States, salt shakers have fewer holes than a pepper shaker. In many European countries, however, pepper shakers have more holes than salt shakers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The most common way to check salt and pepper shakers to see if they are vintage is to look on the bottoms to find a manufacturer’s mark. Most vintage shakers were crafted in the USA or Japan. The best way to verify the age of your shakers is to have a professional examine them. Shop a collection of expertly vetted vintage salt and pepper shakers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To clean sterling silver salt and pepper shakers, remove the stoppers and empty the vessels completely. Then, wash the shakers by hand using warm water, mild dish soap and a soft cloth. Rinse with warm water, and then dry with a soft towel. Remove tarnishing with a low-abrasive cleaning product designed specifically for silver. Find a selection of antique and vintage salt and pepper shakers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023Yes, salt and pepper diamonds can be good for engagement rings. Many people find the unique coloration of the gemstones to be visually appealing and appreciate them as an alternative to classic white diamonds. Although the inclusions that give salt and pepper diamonds their speckled appearance slightly weaken them, the gemstones are still strong enough to hold up to the effects of daily wear. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of salt and pepper diamond engagement rings.