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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.
- What is a Crown Derby mark?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Crown Derby mark denotes Derby Porcelain goods. Derby Porcelain items are highly coveted by collectors and home decor enthusiasts due to their intricate and unique designs. You’ll find a wide variety of antique Derby Porcelain items and collectables on 1stDibs.
- Is Royal Crown Derby still made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, The Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Company is still being produced. The Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Company was founded in 1750 and is one of England’s oldest remaining porcelain manufacturers. Shop a wide selection of Royal Crown Derby products on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Royal Crown Derby china is made in Derby, UK. The company Royal Crown Derby opened in 1750 and operated until the 1960s when Royal Doulton purchased it and closed down production. In 2006, new owners purchased the company and restarted manufacturing in Derby. Find a variety of Royal Crown Derby china on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Yes, some Royal Crown Derby china is valuable. Generally, older and rarer pieces tend to fetch higher prices when resold. For example, pieces from the 19th century bearing the Imari pattern are in demand due to the limited number of items that are available. Keep in mind that the condition of your china will also impact how much you can sell it for. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can provide an estimate of what a particular piece is worth. Explore an assortment of Royal Crown Derby china on 1stDibs.
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