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Franco Lapini Silver Plated Lobster Platter, Italy, 1970s
Franco Lapini Silver Plated Lobster Platter, Italy, 1970s

Franco Lapini Silver Plated Lobster Platter, Italy, 1970s

By Franco Lapini

Located in Munich, DE

An impressive silver plated covered lobster serving platter by Franco Lapini, Italy, 1970. The

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Paul Revere Silver Co Round Silver Plated Covered Vegetable Serving Dish
Vintage Paul Revere Silver Co Round Silver Plated Covered Vegetable Serving Dish

Vintage Paul Revere Silver Co Round Silver Plated Covered Vegetable Serving Dish

By Paul Revere

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Paul Revere Silver Co Round Silver Plated Covered Vegetable Serving Dish. Circa Mid 20th

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Theodore B. Starr, NYC-Sterling Silver Repoussé Covered Serving Dish
Theodore B. Starr, NYC-Sterling Silver Repoussé Covered Serving Dish

Theodore B. Starr, NYC-Sterling Silver Repoussé Covered Serving Dish

By Theodore B. Starr

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Sterling silver covered serving dish in a floral repoussé pattern by Theodore B. Starr. The weight

Category

Antique 19th Century American Late Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Limoges Covered Serving Dish
Limoges Covered Serving Dish

Limoges Covered Serving Dish

By Theodore Haviland

Located in Buchanan, NY

Limoges white porcelain with gold border and handles. This piece is signed Theodore Haviland, Limoges.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Serving Pieces

Vintage Reed & Barton 1149 Embassy Silver Plated Covered Vegetable Serving Dish
Vintage Reed & Barton 1149 Embassy Silver Plated Covered Vegetable Serving Dish

Vintage Reed & Barton 1149 Embassy Silver Plated Covered Vegetable Serving Dish

By Reed & Barton

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Reed & Barton 1149 Embassy Silver Plated Covered Vegetable Serving Dish. Circa Mid 20th

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Silver Plated Meat Food Turkey Dome Cover Victorian Cloche Large Serving
Antique Silver Plated Meat Food Turkey Dome Cover Victorian Cloche Large Serving

Antique Silver Plated Meat Food Turkey Dome Cover Victorian Cloche Large Serving

By Sheffield Mfg. Co 1

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful large antique silver plated meat / food, turkey dome / cover Victorian cloche serving

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Antique Sheffield Plate Covered Serving Dishes, circa 1810
Pair of Antique Sheffield Plate Covered Serving Dishes, circa 1810

Pair of Antique Sheffield Plate Covered Serving Dishes, circa 1810

Located in valatie, NY

Pair of antique Sheffield plate covered serving dishes, circa 1810. The Covered Tureens are

Category

Antique Early 1800s English Serving Pieces

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Large Whale Covered Serving Tray an Arthur Court Original
Large Whale Covered Serving Tray an Arthur Court Original

Large Whale Covered Serving Tray an Arthur Court Original

By Arthur Court

Located in Ferndale, MI

Large Whale Covered Serving Tray an Arthur Court Original

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Aluminum

21st Century, Champagne cover, Solid pure silver, Safari, Italy
21st Century, Champagne cover, Solid pure silver, Safari, Italy

21st Century, Champagne cover, Solid pure silver, Safari, Italy

By K-OVER

Located in Firenze, IT

This champagne cover belongs to our collection K-over Art. Indeed, this pure silver 999/°° K-OVER

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Flatware and Serving ...

Materials

Silver

Pair of George III Silver Covered Sauce Tureens
Pair of George III Silver Covered Sauce Tureens

Pair of George III Silver Covered Sauce Tureens

Located in New York, NY

, with two reeded loop handles, the domed cover with bat's-wing fluting and leaf ring finial, engraved

Category

Antique 1790s English Serving Bowls

Materials

Silver

Large Ceramic Cream Covered Swan Tureen With Feather Ladle and Serving Plate
Large Ceramic Cream Covered Swan Tureen With Feather Ladle and Serving Plate

Large Ceramic Cream Covered Swan Tureen With Feather Ladle and Serving Plate

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

consists of the bird's long white neck which is removable to cover the food kept inside. The base is oval

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Vintage Oneida Silver Plated Covered Butter Dish With Glass Liner
Vintage Oneida Silver Plated Covered Butter Dish With Glass Liner

Vintage Oneida Silver Plated Covered Butter Dish With Glass Liner

By Oneida

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Oneida Silver Plated Covered Butter Dish With Glass Liner. Circa Late 20th Century

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Newport Silver Plated Covered Butter Dish Tray with Lid
Vintage Newport Silver Plated Covered Butter Dish Tray with Lid

Vintage Newport Silver Plated Covered Butter Dish Tray with Lid

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage newport silver plated covered butler dish tray with lid. Circa Early to Mid 20th Century

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Poole Silver Victorian Silver Plated Large Lidded Covered Serving Platter Dish
Poole Silver Victorian Silver Plated Large Lidded Covered Serving Platter Dish

Poole Silver Victorian Silver Plated Large Lidded Covered Serving Platter Dish

By Poole Silver Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Poole Silver Co. Victorian Style Silver Plated Large Lidded Covered Serving Platter Dish

Category

Mid-20th Century Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Nouveau Covered Vanity Bowl
Art Nouveau Covered Vanity Bowl

Art Nouveau Covered Vanity Bowl

Located in New York, NY

Art Nouveau covered glass bowl etched and enameled with ruby colored squash blossom flowers

Category

20th Century Art Nouveau Serving Bowls

English Blue and White Covered Dish
English Blue and White Covered Dish

English Blue and White Covered Dish

By Furnivals

Located in New York, NY

English blue and white covered dish. Blue and white covered dish for butter or cheese with markings

Category

Early 20th Century English Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Export Porcelain Imari Covered Tureen
Chinese Export Porcelain Imari Covered Tureen

Chinese Export Porcelain Imari Covered Tureen

Located in New York, NY

Of globular form with lid surmounted by a gilt ball finial; decorated in iron red and cobalt blue with vases filled with chrysanthemum, birds, and flowering cherry blossoms; With Chi...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Circa 1860s Blue Canton Covered Vegetable Dish
Circa 1860s Blue Canton Covered Vegetable Dish

Circa 1860s Blue Canton Covered Vegetable Dish

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1860s Blue Canton covered vegetable dish, Chinese. Rectangular with original cover. Minor

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic

Blue and White Spode Covered Butter Dish
Blue and White Spode Covered Butter Dish

Blue and White Spode Covered Butter Dish

By Copeland Spode

Located in New York, NY

Blue and white Spode covered butter dish. Copeland Spode butter dish with matching small bowl in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Serving Pieces

European Vintage Pewter Covered Tureen or Casserole
European Vintage Pewter Covered Tureen or Casserole

European Vintage Pewter Covered Tureen or Casserole

Located in Sheffield, MA

The vintage pewter covered tureen or casserole with ring handles is of European origin with two

Category

Mid-20th Century European Serving Pieces

Materials

Pewter

19th Century Egyptian Revival Covered Cheese Plate
19th Century Egyptian Revival Covered Cheese Plate

19th Century Egyptian Revival Covered Cheese Plate

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This large triangular form ironstone porcelain cheese wedge features all-over decoration with blue and white transfer. Hand colored in an Imari palette of bittersweet orange and coba...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Egyptian Revival Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

Large Hand Made Moroccan Tagine Dish with Cover
Large Hand Made Moroccan Tagine Dish with Cover

Large Hand Made Moroccan Tagine Dish with Cover

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large handmade Moroccan tagine dish with cover Large handcrafted tagine with cone cover and a

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Bohemian Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Webb Handblown Wheel Cut Crystal Covered Candy Dish
Webb Handblown Wheel Cut Crystal Covered Candy Dish

Webb Handblown Wheel Cut Crystal Covered Candy Dish

By Thomas Webb & Sons

Located in Great Barrington, MA

A beautifully decorated Webb handblown crystal covered candy dish with copper wheel engraved floral

Category

Early 20th Century English Serving Bowls

Materials

Crystal

19th Century Italian Faenza Garofano Covered Tureen With Handles
19th Century Italian Faenza Garofano Covered Tureen With Handles

19th Century Italian Faenza Garofano Covered Tureen With Handles

Located in Bradenton, FL

Early 19th century Italian Faenza Garofano tureen with lid and handles. Porcelain covered dish

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Rococo Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Circa 1830s Blue Canton Associated Covered Vegetable Dish, Chinese Export
Circa 1830s Blue Canton Associated Covered Vegetable Dish, Chinese Export

Circa 1830s Blue Canton Associated Covered Vegetable Dish, Chinese Export

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1830s Blue Canton associated covered vegetable dish, Chinese export. Porcelain. Rectangular

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Late Qing to Early Republic Period Altar Melon Covered Bowl
Late Qing to Early Republic Period Altar Melon Covered Bowl

Late Qing to Early Republic Period Altar Melon Covered Bowl

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

A delightful late Qing to early Republic period altar melon form covered bowl, divided for

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic

Belleek Porcelain Honey Pot with Cover, Shamrocks, Bees, 1891-1926
Belleek Porcelain Honey Pot with Cover, Shamrocks, Bees, 1891-1926

Belleek Porcelain Honey Pot with Cover, Shamrocks, Bees, 1891-1926

By Belleek Pottery Ltd.

Located in London, GB

This is a very charming Belleek lidded honey pot in the famous Shamrock design. It carries the 2nd Black Mark, which was used between 1891 and 1926. It is rare to come across one ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Venetian Creamware Covered Soup Bowl with Floral Motifs
19th Century Venetian Creamware Covered Soup Bowl with Floral Motifs

19th Century Venetian Creamware Covered Soup Bowl with Floral Motifs

Located in Leesburg, VA

A 19th century vintage creamware soup bowl with lid decorated with elaborate and beautiful floral motifs. Approximate Size: 7.75” x 6.25” (h) Creamware was popular in Europe du...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Serving Bowls

Materials

Creamware

19th Century Flow Blue Covered Butter Dish with Separater C1860
19th Century Flow Blue Covered Butter Dish with Separater C1860

19th Century Flow Blue Covered Butter Dish with Separater C1860

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous 3 piece flow blue round butter dish with handled lid and ice separater. In excellent antique condition with minimal, almost no wear. Priced and sold as a three piece set.

Category

Antique 1860s Chinese Chinese Export Serving Pieces

Materials

Clay, Ironstone

Rare Antique Porcelain Supper Set Segment & Cover, Probably Coalport, circa 1810
Rare Antique Porcelain Supper Set Segment & Cover, Probably Coalport, circa 1810

Rare Antique Porcelain Supper Set Segment & Cover, Probably Coalport, circa 1810

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Rare Antique Porcelain supper set segment and cover, probably Coalport, circa 1810, of molded

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

French Napoleon III Covered Trinket, Jewelry Box or Candy Dish by Limoges
French Napoleon III Covered Trinket, Jewelry Box or Candy Dish by Limoges

French Napoleon III Covered Trinket, Jewelry Box or Candy Dish by Limoges

Located in Miami, FL

Beautiful Limoges handcrafted covered trinket, jewelry box or candy dish, circa 1930. Signed

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

Brass Betel Nut Box & Cover together with Spitton and Brass Betel Nut Set
Brass Betel Nut Box & Cover together with Spitton and Brass Betel Nut Set

Brass Betel Nut Box & Cover together with Spitton and Brass Betel Nut Set

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A brass betel nut box and cover together with a brass spittoon And brass betel nut serving set

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Indonesian Other Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

1960s Mid-Century Corning Ware ‘Avocado Round’ Line Green Covered Casseroles S/3
1960s Mid-Century Corning Ware ‘Avocado Round’ Line Green Covered Casseroles S/3

1960s Mid-Century Corning Ware ‘Avocado Round’ Line Green Covered Casseroles S/3

By Corning Inc.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

considered to be highly collectible. The covered casseroles are finished in the Avocado Green the era is

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Glass

William Spratling Sterling Silver Covered Serving Dish
William Spratling Sterling Silver Covered Serving Dish

William Spratling Sterling Silver Covered Serving Dish

By William Spratling

Located in Darnestown, MD

His elegant covered serving dish by silver master William Spratling is as rare as it is beautiful

Category

Vintage 1940s Mexican Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Smart English Art Deco Entree Dish, Silver Plated by W & G Sissons, circa 1930
Smart English Art Deco Entree Dish, Silver Plated by W & G Sissons, circa 1930

Smart English Art Deco Entree Dish, Silver Plated by W & G Sissons, circa 1930

By William and George Sissons

Located in Bath, GB

A fabulous and most unusual entree / covered serving dish in silver plate just returned from our

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Teghini Firenze Italian Silver Resting Deer Monumental Covered Serving Platter
Teghini Firenze Italian Silver Resting Deer Monumental Covered Serving Platter

Teghini Firenze Italian Silver Resting Deer Monumental Covered Serving Platter

By Teghini

Located in Philadelphia, PA

resting Stag covered serving platter, circa 1970s. Fonderia D’Arte Teghini, Firenze, produced

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Rare Mechanical Silver Plate Serving Dish
Rare Mechanical Silver Plate Serving Dish

Rare Mechanical Silver Plate Serving Dish

By Reed & Barton, Wallace Silversmiths, International Silver, Tiffany & Co.

Located in Houston, TX

covered silver plate serving dish for vegetables, asparagus or hors d'oeuvres. May be used both hot or

Category

20th Century American Rococo Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Victorian Butterfly Etched Silver Plated Covered Serving Platter Meat Dome
Victorian Butterfly Etched Silver Plated Covered Serving Platter Meat Dome

Victorian Butterfly Etched Silver Plated Covered Serving Platter Meat Dome

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Victorian Butterfly Etched Silver Plated Covered Serving Platter Meat Dome. Item features a

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Silver Plate Victorian Round Covered Serving Dish Bowl Platter
Antique Silver Plate Victorian Round Covered Serving Dish Bowl Platter

Antique Silver Plate Victorian Round Covered Serving Dish Bowl Platter

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Silver Plate Victorian Round Covered Serving Dish Bowl Platter. Item features a lid with

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Wonderful & Elegant Pair Of Silver Plated Christofle Covered Serving Tureens
Wonderful & Elegant Pair Of Silver Plated Christofle Covered Serving Tureens

Wonderful & Elegant Pair Of Silver Plated Christofle Covered Serving Tureens

By Christofle

Located in Roslyn, NY

This pair of large silver plated Christofle tureens are perfect for the buffet or for a wonderful

Category

Vintage 1980s French Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Georg Jensen Grape Motif Sterling Silver Oval Serving Dish with Cover 408B
Georg Jensen Grape Motif Sterling Silver Oval Serving Dish with Cover 408B

Georg Jensen Grape Motif Sterling Silver Oval Serving Dish with Cover 408B

By Georg Jensen

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Vintage Georg Jensen sterling silver oval serving dish with cover - grape motif. This fabulous pre

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Serving Silver Plated Meat Food Turkey Dome Cover Victorian Cloche Large
Antique Serving Silver Plated Meat Food Turkey Dome Cover Victorian Cloche Large

Antique Serving Silver Plated Meat Food Turkey Dome Cover Victorian Cloche Large

By Sheffield Mfg. Co 1

Located in Roslyn, NY

A rare and wonderful silver plated extra large antique serving meat food turkey dome / cover, in

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Silver Plated Meat Turkey Dome Cover Victorian Cloche Large Serving Set
Antique Silver Plated Meat Turkey Dome Cover Victorian Cloche Large Serving Set

Antique Silver Plated Meat Turkey Dome Cover Victorian Cloche Large Serving Set

By Sheffield Mfg. Co 1

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful antique silver plated meat/Turkey dome Victorian cloche large serving two-piece tray

Category

Vintage 1920s English Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Asian Sitting Hen Covered Serving Dish Made In Thailand
Asian Sitting Hen Covered Serving Dish Made In Thailand

Asian Sitting Hen Covered Serving Dish Made In Thailand

Located in New Orleans, LA

A stunning handmade porcelain covered casserole in the form of a setting hen in shades of cobalt

Category

Vintage 1970s Thai Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Large English Creamware Covered Serving Piece with Undertray
Large English Creamware Covered Serving Piece with Undertray

Large English Creamware Covered Serving Piece with Undertray

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An intricate and lovely creamware piece for your display or perfect for a centerpiece. Twist turn handles, diamond pattern design and an interesting finial top sit upon its fitted pl...

Category

Vintage 1980s English Delft and Faience

Materials

Creamware

Georgian Mason's Ironstone Serving Dish & Cover in Bamboo & Basket Ptn, Ca 1820
Georgian Mason's Ironstone Serving Dish & Cover in Bamboo & Basket Ptn, Ca 1820

Georgian Mason's Ironstone Serving Dish & Cover in Bamboo & Basket Ptn, Ca 1820

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very decorative ironstone serving dish or plate complete with lid or cover, made by

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

George III Oval Soup Tureen and Cover
George III Oval Soup Tureen and Cover

George III Oval Soup Tureen and Cover

Located in London, GB

A George III oval soup tureen and cover on spreading foot, with beaded borders, the detachable

Category

Antique Late 18th Century British George III Serving Bowls and Tureens

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vases & Covered Bowl by Lungby
Vases & Covered Bowl by Lungby

Vases & Covered Bowl by Lungby

By Lyngby Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

Ribbed porcelain with gold detailing. To see our entire inventory, www.donzella.com

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Serving Bowls

PUIFORCAT French Sterling Silver Covered Serving Dish/Tureen
PUIFORCAT French Sterling Silver Covered Serving Dish/Tureen

PUIFORCAT French Sterling Silver Covered Serving Dish/Tureen

By Emile Puiforcat

Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire

Louis XVI Pattern with ribbons and laurels wreaths for this rare Covered Dish/Tureen/Vegetable Dish

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Serving Bowls and Tureens

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silvered Stag Covered Serving Platter by Franco Lafini
Silvered Stag Covered Serving Platter by Franco Lafini

Silvered Stag Covered Serving Platter by Franco Lafini

By Franco Lafini

Located in North Hollywood, CA

platter are hand hammered brass, plated in silver. An original maple carving tray is set into the bottom

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Serving Pieces

Materials

Maple

Fabulous French Sterling Silver Ecuelle, Covered Serving Dish/Tureen Rococo
Fabulous French Sterling Silver Ecuelle, Covered Serving Dish/Tureen Rococo

Fabulous French Sterling Silver Ecuelle, Covered Serving Dish/Tureen Rococo

Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire

Fabulous French Sterling Silver Ecuelle, Covered Serving Dish/Tureen Rococo Exceptional Rococo

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Serving Bowls and Tureens

Materials

Sterling Silver

PUIFORCAT Rare French Sterling Silver Ecuelle Covered Serving Dish/Tureen
PUIFORCAT Rare French Sterling Silver Ecuelle Covered Serving Dish/Tureen

PUIFORCAT Rare French Sterling Silver Ecuelle Covered Serving Dish/Tureen

By Emile Puiforcat

Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire

PUIFORCAT Rare French Sterling Silver Ecuelle, Covered Serving Dish/Tureen Head of Minerve 1 st

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Serving Bowls and Tureens

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Covered Silver Serving For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic covered silver serving available at 1stDibs. A covered silver serving — often made from metal, ceramic and silver — can elevate any home. Find 129 options for an antique or vintage covered silver serving now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the covered silver serving you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A covered silver serving made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Meissen Porcelain, George Jones and Georg Jensen each produced at least one beautiful covered silver serving that is worth considering.

How Much is a Covered Silver Serving?

Prices for a covered silver serving can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $125 and can go as high as $135,590, while the average can fetch as much as $1,407.

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.

Questions About Covered Silver Serving
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A silver food cover is a domed lid made out of silver metal that fits over a bowl or plate to keep the food it holds hot until it is time to eat. Most covers are silver-plated or crafted out of sterling silver rather than solid silver. Find a variety of silver food covers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    How much a silver serving spoon is worth would depend on if it is made of pure sterling silver or is silver plated. A great way to differentiate between the two is to look for a mark that identifies objects that are made of sterling silver. Sterling silverware made in the United States after roughly the 1850s will carry a marking: either “Sterling” or “925.” Silver-plated spoons can be worth up to $15 and a sterling silver spoon is worth more. Find a collection of antique and vintage silverware on 1stDibs.